Bryan on the Tariff Speech Indicates Limited New Ground
The piece reviews Mr. Bryan’s Des Moines tariff speech, noting his familiarity with old reform rhetoric and the ease of attacking Dingleyism as a whole. It argues the speech was effective but politics and party interest shape tariff reform prospects, leaving real change to the Senate and future nominees.
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Mr. Bryan
BrYawn
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Cleveland
McKinley
Republican Party
Iowa
John Sharp Williams
House
Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Judge Gray
Rehearing Petition in Standard Oil Big Fine Case
Government seeks a rehearing in the Standard Oil Big Fine case before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Questions arise over Bocarpus testimony and whether the jury heard certain evidence, plus who bears responsibility for the fine between subsidiaries Standard Oil Indiana and Standard Oil New Jersey. The petition asks the court to reconsider or certify the issue to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Standard Oil
Landis
Ager
Alton Railroad
Grosscupp
Lanapis
Epwarko Bocarpus
Bocarpus
Bonaparth
Hollands
Circuit Court of Appeals
Lanpis
Bogardus
Court of Appeals
Lanvis
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
New Jersey
Lanp1s
Supreme Court
Harvard Announces New Business Administration Department
Harvard University will open a graduate department of Business Administration this autumn. Admission requires a B A, with a two year course covering banking and finance, accounting and auditing, insurance, industrial organization, transportation, commercial law, economic resources and public service, plus elective languages, mathematics, engineering and geography. Commissioners Hermes Knox and Fish, Muap, Jackson, Burlingham and others named.
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Harvard University
Herbert Knox
MITH
Fredtrck P. Fish
Enwin
Muap
James F. Jackson
C. C, Burlingham
F. A
Harvard's new MBA degree and its bold hopes
The article discusses Harvard's plan to offer an MBA amid debate over liberal education requirements. It notes the program's experimental nature, the need for finance and law training, and questions whether fixed theories can adapt to changing conditions. It also muses on medical metaphors about life, death, and future scientific advances.
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Cleveland
Frederick W. Taylor
J. O. Facan
Amercans
Lfe
Harvard
When Does Death Supersede Life Restoring Heart Massage
A 12 year old African American boy in Washington was reportedly kept alive for a day and a half through massaging the pericardium after cessation of heartbeat. Dr Charles W. Wits references note the method is not new and has historical usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Wits
Wosk
Washington
Bridge Traffic Problems Stall Brooklyn Bridge Decision
At a Brooklyn hearing on the Manhattan Bridge tracks proposal Railway Commissioner Stevenson warned that without proper street connections trains may be blocked for years. The piecework approach risks slowing growth and inviting rival schemes, as officials urge a balanced, public funding based solution rather than exclusive rights.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit Railway
Manhattan Bridge
Flatbush Avenue
Stevenson
Massachusetts Railway Commission
New Jersey
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
The Depraved Novel Critics Speak Out
Opinion critics condemn two Chicago writers Upton Sinclair and Dr. Robert Herrick for portraying American society and women as degraded under Socialism. They argue the books rely on sensational gossip, exaggerate life, and lack insight into real American manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York Society
Upton’ Sinclair
Robert Herrick
Protesting Foreign Views Of American Social Life In Novels
The piece argues that sensational novels and publications distort American society for English readers. It criticizes Upton Sinclair and others for caricaturing Americans and urges decent citizens to voice opposition to defend national character. It notes English responses and calls publishers to drop such works.
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United States
England
Upton Sinclair
London Times
New York
Dr. Herricx
Joshn Megill Patterson
London
Bryan Inquiries Course Of Action
The quotation notes W. J. Bryan remarks that progress is steady and asks which direction will be pursued next. The line implies forward movement in a political or strategic discussion without specifying details or outcomes.
Dueling and land schemes frame 1773 Maryland paper
The fragment, from The Maryland Journal and Baltimore American’s first issue, highlights a polemical duel on the page and war and political items from England and Europe. A notable advertisement by George Washington promotes 20 000 acres on the Ohio and Great Kanawha Rivers, with notes on river links to Fort Pitt and Potomac transport potential. Governor Johnson’s controversial renomination signals political tension over long terms and power.
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Washington
Andis
Maary and Journal
Baltimore American
W. Goppard
Germany
Prussia
Russia
Poland
Bernard Reily
Owen McCarrty
Ohio
Kanhawa
Fort Pitt
Monongahela
Redstone
No Third Term Promise and the Johnson Dilemma
The piece argues against term limits by reference to constitutional practice and Washington’s precedent. It notes the fear of dismantling constitutional order and says the danger was political rather than legal. Gov Johnson’s vow not to seek a third term proved untenable given changing circumstances.
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Washington
Recurrent Offender Faces Stringent Auto Offense Penalties
The article notes Door of Bb. R. Thomas is hospitalized after a spree of speeding and law violations. It warns of severe fines and possible imprisonment, with judges likely to punish harshly to deter repeat offenses and influence broader auto regulations beyond New Jersey.
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Door
Bb. R. Thomas
Thomas
New Jersey
A Dry and Desperate Female Seeks Prohibition Defense
A letter to the editor ridicules A Jane Chafing-Dish, a Whimmin’s Christmas Team candidate, warning of a possible drought law. The writer jokes about stockpiling liquor while noting battleships near Hudson and laments future restrictions on drink and social life. Cornwall-on-Tudson, Aug. 17, 1908.
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New York Times
A. Jane Chafing
Tippling Ewes
White House
Army
A. Jane
Navy
Grimalkin
Gehenna
Hudson
Willy
Willy Weggsle
Moist
Jane
W. E. P. French
Cornwall-on-Tudson
N. Y
City urged to spend on Blackwell's Island Bridge transit
A consulting engineer letter to the editor proposes the city spend up to 100000 for an investigation and report on a unified rapid transit scheme across the Blackwell's Island Bridge. It notes already spending over 30100 on bridge safety studies while transit conflicts hinder cross-borough planning.
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New York Times
Blackwell's Island
Blackwell's Island Bridge
New York
Catholics Deem Socialism Challenge a Global Question
In a reply dated August 21 1908 John C Quigley of New York states Catholics cannot stop socialism but will aid in moderating its rise. He asserts the Church acts fairly and charitably toward all families even when one member errs and notes continued worldwide respect despite Mr Spargo's criticism.
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The
New York Times
Overloaded Drays Around the 110th Street Ferry
A reader questions why authorities do not arrest drivers of overloaded drays near the 110th Street Ferry. They claim the Police Commissioner ordered actions, noting horses hauling enormous loads up a steep grade daily and urging officers to enforce penalties promptly.
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New York Times
110Th Street Ferry
New York
Hughes as governor and anti gambling stance sways Upstate voters
Rev O R Miller New York District Secretary International Reform Bureau argues Hughes has increased popularity in upstate districts due to his anti gambling stance. He warns renominating any other Republican would cost 100000 votes and risk a statewide defeat. Miller cites discussions with Republicans and Democrats and urges the party to uphold civic righteousness over race track gambling.
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New York Times
Daily Papers
Repubican
New York State
Gov. Hughes
Hughes
New York
Living Patient Revived After Apparent Death
Dr Kenneth F Junor recounts reviving a high status patient after three days of hemorrhage by using a hypodermic dose of strychnia and saline. The patient and the father who inspired the treatment remained alive, and five years on testify to the recovery.
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New York
Kenneth F. Junor
ML D. Brootlyn
Voices From a Tenement Preacher in 1805
John M. Cradell urges flat dwellers to keep peace and cleanliness in shared buildings. He warns against loud noises, raucous parties, throwing debris down shafts, and shaking textiles from windows. He promotes the Golden Rule and carpet cleaning at proper establishments.
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The
New York Times
John M. Cradell
New York
Alleges Negligence at Arverne Crossing
Joseph F. Higgins of the New York Taxicab Company accuses the Long Island Railroad of gross negligence for not placing lamps at the Arverne crossing, stating the accident resulted from poor crossing protection rather than reckless driving. Higgins urges Mr. Peters to improve crossing safety to better protect the public.
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The
New York Times
Ralph Peters
Long Island Railroad Company
Long Island
Arverne
Peters
The Disrespect In Dad A Grievance Of Unthankful Sons
A New York August 20 1030s era piece laments disrespect toward fathers from growing sons who call them dad or pop and argue that such terms undermine respect and provide little affection. It notes long suffering fathers feel unhappy and their provider role diminished by thankless children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New York
She Laughs Across Time in EVA DEAN
A poem recalling a speaker who loves a woman who laughs at him through the years. The speaker grapples with hope and pain as he encounters her again and again, finding release only when the laugh remains in his heart.
GZAR 5 ACCUSED BY GEN KOROPATKIN Yalu River Timber Concession
A Kurapatin memoirs tale alleges Czarist leadership funneled state funds into Bezobrazoff's Yalu River timber scheme. Memoirs cited by Kennan claim Bezobrazoff pressured Korea policies leading to Russo-Japanese tensions. Telegrams show high level imperial approval and military moves to bolster the project.
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Alexander Mikhailovich Bezobrazoff
St Petersburg
Bezobrazoff
St. Petersburg
Bezobratoff
Russia
Japan
Czar
Bezobrazoft
Korea
Lhe
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Peking
Tokio
Séal
Kuropatkin
Yalu
Kuroyatkin
Alexeiff
Far East
Royal Timber Company
Roslavleff
Kennon
Stuttgart
Fezobrasoff
Abaza
Perm Somil
Madritoff
Tasin
Kennan
Czal’s
Abifesty
Nicholls Ir
Morea Timber Company
Telemain If &Y Peats
Aen
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Adolph S. Ochs
Frost & Tr
B. C. Franck
Lecy
Times Square
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Bryant
New York Post Office
Grater New York
Jersey City
Newark
Publication
Seco Reiaee
Covcelivense Sss0
Dafoe
Mony
Bogardduws
Standard Oil Company
Standard OH Company
Long
Metchnikoff
Pers
W. J. Bryan
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Blackwell’s Island Bridge
Mr. Hughes
Joseph F. Higgins
New York Taxicab Company
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MecClure
George Kennan
Milons
Besobratoff
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