John Barrett Appointed US Delegate to American States Conference
John Barrett of Oregon a former United States minister and consul general to Siam has been named by the president as a delegate to the international conference of American states to be held in Mexico City. He is noted for writings on Far East commercial relations and has long studied Southern industries.
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John Barrett
Oregon
United States
Siam
Mexico
Barrett
Bangkok
Far East
Mr. Barrett
Vermont
Dartmouth
Great Britain
Europe
England
Russia
Global war costs and human toll in history
The piece compares costs of wars from the American Civil War to modern conflicts, noting the South Africa war’s price for Britain at about 732 million and the Civil War’s total costs in the United States and pensions. It cites global war debt exceeding 30 billion and 800000 U S war fatalities as the Civil War’s peak.
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South Africa
Great Britain
United States
South
France
Germany
Costs of modern warfare rise far beyond past rates
The article explains how firing modern guns costs hundreds of dollars per shot and compares the expenses of battleships, torpedoes, and explosives. It notes Europe spends billions annually on armed forces, with millions under arms and high opportunity costs, while detailing military manpower by country and the broader impact on trade, industry, and global security.
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United States
Europe
Watterson urged to surrender on imperialism in Courier piece
The Courier Journal criticizes Mr. Watterson for endorsing the Republican imperialist line. It accuses him of invoking divine providence to justify conquest and argues such rhetoric undermines constitutional principles. The piece urges steadfast opposition to imperialism and warns against surrendering core democratic ideals to party power.
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Courier- Journal
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Republican Party
United States
Dewey
Manila
Shafter
Sampson
Schley
Santiago
Philippines
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Goebel
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Jefferson
Franklin
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Amer Ean
Thema
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Questi
English Finance and Death of a British Historian
The English chancellor warns of Boer War costs and higher taxes as the budget plans a nearly 300 million loan. American taxpayers may feel relief from reduced taxes though British burden grows. Right Rev William Stubbs D D dies in London at 76, acclaimed historian and author with international repute.
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Great Britain
William Stubbs
England
Dean of
Ely
America
Admiralty budget lingers over Ophir voyage costs
The admiralty itemizes Ophir voyage expenses for the Duke and Duchess of York: crew wages 41980 dollars victualing and clothing 9880 dollars coal 125000 dollars naval stores 3140 dollars hire of the Ophir 633500 dollars total 813500 dollars.
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Michael Hicks- Beach
Admiralty
Duke of York
California Enters US Census in 1850 with 92 597 Population
The text notes that California did not appear in United States census returns until 1850, at which time its population was 92 597. The fact emphasizes California's addition to federal data after statehood.
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England
Venezuela
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Europe
Spectator
Russia
California
Reputed Fiancee of Lt Hobson Sparks Birmingham Society Rumor
Miss Florida Whiting Graves is described as the reputed fiancée of Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hobson. The report lacks official confirmation, but friends say the engagement is settled. Graves, known in Washington society, accompanied Hobson during his congressional season and stayed with Congressman Bankhead in Alabama.
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Florida Whiting Graves
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Birmingham
Ala
Washington
Hobson
St Louis Chronicle Charges Mayor Wells Fraud Claim
The St Louis Chronicle accuses Mayor Wells of election fraud, arguing he trailed the national ticket by seventeen thousand votes and owes his victory to Republican votes, casting doubt on his title to office.
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St. Louis Chronicle
Wells
Private income sacrificed for high cabinet post remark
A noted quip of the decade claims Philander Knox gave up a private income of 5400 dollars annually as he served the Carnegie interests to accept an eight thousand dollar cabinet position in the president’s administration.
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Philander Knox
Carnegie Interests
Suspicions Rise Over Cuba Aid And Trust Justice
The piece jokes about paying a large sum to Cuba, criticizes Attorney General Knox, mocks political insurgents and references royal and civil service politics. It muses on a new Philippine island discovery and hints at a tense discussion in an empire.
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Knox
John A. T. Hull
Congress
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