Fighting Corrupt Practices at Elections Association
The Association to Prevent Corrupt Practices at Elections led by Mr. Low has a record of pursuing an anti corruption objective. It credited the anti corrupt practices act enabling candidates or five citizens to file inquiries before the Supreme Court. The piece urges election purity and notes the group’s office at 165 Broadway for information.
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State Senate
Orleans- Niagara
Supreme Court
United States
Franco German Entente Suggested by German Reichstag Official
Paris Matin reports a Franco German exchange between M Gervais and M Erzberger proposing a pacific good understanding. Erzberger outlines Morocco policy and denies English entente worries while stressing France's open door principle with Algeria.
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Paris
M. Gervais
Seine
M. Erzberger
Germany
France
Morocco
Joe
Pacific
Algeria
England
Great Britain
The Pot and the Kettle Debate on Japanese Labor Policy
Congressman McKinley of California pushes protectionist policy citing Japanese labor movement as a threat. He warns Japan will supply cheap goods, steal American patents, and flood markets after laborers leave Japan for the United States. He recalls U S industrial rise in the 1800s to urge guarding domestic industry.
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McKinley
California
Marquis Iro
Japan
America
Manchuria
Gervais Seeks German France Understanding in Public Discussion
The article notes M. Gervais aligning with authorities and urging goodwill from Germany. He argues differences can be dispelled and highlights broad German desire for good Franco relations. The statements follow Prince Evelon and stress improved ties as a shared aim of two public figures overseeing military appropriations.
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M. Gervais
Germany
France
Chamberlainism in America and Imperial Tariff Shifts
A Georgetown Ghana telegram reports the Combined Court in British Guiana adopting a resolution favoring preferential imports from Britain and its possessions. The piece argues this Chamberlainism undermines U S commerce as Canada and the West Indies deepen ties, while the United States clings to tariff exclusion, reducing trade and political gains.
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Georgetown
British Guiana
Great Britain
United States
Canada
West Indies
Governor Hughes on Woman Suffrage
Governor Hughes shared his views on woman suffrage in a statement to Mrs Clarence Mackay, published Friday. He says when New York women truly want the ballot they will get it, and that collective demand would force a compromise. He notes current agitation is small and scarcely affects politics.
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Hucuss
Clarence Mackay
New York
HuGcues
Suffra
Protectionists chase trade, ruin from burdens on commerce
The passage argues that universal protectionism damages trade as nations reply with higher duties. It notes America shifted to extreme protection, thriving on free home markets, while Japan imitates the policy. It warns that further duties would simply burden others and burden the weary trader.
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Japan
Grist
Baseball season dominates crowds at Polo Grounds and pennant chase
The article notes 25000 to 30000 fans reading ball scores amid a tight NL race among Chicago, Pittsburgh, and New York. It highlights Pittsburgh’s win, calls for order amid rowdyism, praises clean play, and mentions Detroit leading the American League with Cleveland and Chicago close behind. The final pennant games are expected to be played here and promise high interest.
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Polo Grounds
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Earth interior heat from uranium radio activity theory
In Dublin the British Association adopts a view that earth heat stems from uranium deposits and radium. The theory links crust upheaval to radio-thermal action with mountains rising from ocean beds and re-submerging in geologic cycles as radioactive sediment accumulates.
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Joan Joy
British Association
Dublin
Joxy
St. Gothard
Simplon
Joey
Earth’s Heat From Radioactivity Rewrites Human Time
A fragment discusses radioactivity powering Earth's internal heat and claims it shifts geologic timelines backward by millions of years, implying human existence on Earth dates to an unknown antiquity.
Aeon wreck tale rivals Robinson Crusoe on Christmas Island
The British steamer Aeon sailing from San Francisco to Sydney vanished on July 6. Five crewmen reached Fanning Island in a small boat while the rest and all passengers were safe on Christmas Island awaiting relief. The ship lies wrecked on coral reefs, inspiring plans for a forthcoming book on the voyage.
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Aeon
Clark Russell
Michak E. Scorr
San Francisco
Sydney
Pacific
Fanning Island
Christmas Island
Robinson Crusoe
Robinson
Extradition Question in Pouren Case Prompts Editor's Call
A letter to the editor from 1908 debates Pouren's possible extradition from the United States to Russia. The writer argues the charges may be political and urges the State Department to find a solid international legal basis before extraditing, noting public indifference and concerns over civil versus political crimes.
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Cooper Union
East Siders
United States
Pouren
Publc
Commissioner Shields
Baltic
St. Petersburg
Poyren
Russia
State Department
Washington
Root
New York
Baths for the Schools and public baths proposal
Dr Maxwell advocates cleansing baths in public schools as a public health measure and moral uplift. Simon Baruch cites past reports urging warm showers in schools and urges Carnegie libraries to fund basement bath facilities. cleanliness linked to vital health and education.
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Maxwell
TIMES
New York County Medical Society
United States
Carnegie
John Wesley
Simon Baruch
M. D
New York
Embass y Readies for Baroness von Sternburg Return
The German Embassy in Washington prepares for the widow of the late ambassador, Baroness von Sternburg, to briefly dismantle her husband’s estate. The collection includes a vast porcelain cache, Oriental works, portraits, furniture, and silver. most items will be sent back to Germany. Count Wendell is slated to join as First Secretary, with the embassy led by a Chargé d Affaires until year’s end.
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Near East
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Baroness von Sternburg
California
Charles Langham
London
Baron von Stermburs
Wendell
Rome
Hermann von Hatafeldt
Constantinople
Adolf von Goetzen
Washinion Seclieit
William Lay
Harry Lay
Marine Corps
Hebbinghaus
West
Betamann
New York
James Hryce
Europe
Mrs. Bryce
Indian School Reforms Aim to Curb Child Labor
Washington Sept 20 The Indian Bureau moves to stop nonreservation schools from sending canvassers to reservations to recruit pupils. Agencies will decide which children go to which schools and the government will pay a yearly fee per attendee. Critics call the measures harsh while Secretary Garfield backs the policy against complaints from schools.
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Washington, D. C
Leupp
Arfield
Congress
Governor signs convict lease reform in Georgia
At midnight Gov Hoke Smith signed a bill ending the convict lease system in Georgia. The measure requires consent of the Governor and the Prison Commission for any leasing of felons. Legislators passed it after a month of debate amid reports of abuse and deaths under lessee oversight.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Aeroplanes and Peace in The Times Letter
Pliny W. Williamson argues Wright brothers’ aeroplane could foster peace by deterring war if its use becomes broader. He cites Scientific American on air attack limits, notes aeroplanes’ potential civilian value, and warns navigation challenges prevent warlike dominance over rail and auto.
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New York Times
Times
Scientific American
Wright
Wrights
Pliny W. Williamson
New York
Hencoop-by-the-Sea Spree Ends With Sombre Return
Minna Irving laments a ruined summer at Hencoop-by-the-Sea. Moths, rusted piano wires, and burglarized rooms mark the failed visit as guests snubbed her party and left her poorer for the experience.
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Hencoop-by-the-Sea
Minna Irving
Col Stewart Faces Removal From Active Coast Artillery
Col William F Stewart head of the Coast Artillery faces a retiring board ruling after medical tests found cardiac hypertrophy dilatation and mitral insufficiency. He argued he could ride the Roosevelt ninety mile test but doctors say the heart condition makes collapse possible and he must await board judgment.
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Cri. Stewart
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Roosevelt
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Stewart
Coast Artillery
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Greenough
War Department
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Fort Wayne
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Army
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Col.Stewart
Fort Grant
Arizona
Fort Huachucha
Board of Army
Cal. Stewart
West
Cone
Burl J. ‘Thomas
Department of the Colorado
Fort Grant, U
Walter. Schuyler
Fifth United States Cavalry
New Yorker
National Guard Commission
Col. Schuyler
Mrs Morris Returns to Washington to Aid Her Redress
Mrs Laury Hull Morris wife of Dr Minor Morris arrives in Washington seeking to recover belongings looted from her house after expulsion from the White House. She says the residence was stripped from cellar to garret and contents sent to St Louis. she plans court action against her own children.
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Missouri State’ Insane Asylum
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