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The Need of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania in 1901
Philadelphia editor laments persistent machine politics in Pennsylvania and urges reform via independent Republicans. It cites Democratic vote strength, warns against rapid street railway franchise transfers, and argues for mayoral veto to protect public rights and city finances.
Renewal of Democracy Drives Pennsylvania Politics
A call for renewing time honored doctrines mobilizes voters across factions. The Pennsylvania Democratic revival strengthens the party and pressures Republicans to choose between a corrupt minority or the state’s honor and welfare.
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New Mint Given to Treasury Tenants on Spring Garden Street
The article notes the United States Mint was turned over to the Treasury Department. It critiques the Capitol funding debates and comments on the Mint site on Spring Garden street, saying Broad street would have been preferable and citing economy over architecture.
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Public Mint project praised for prudent design and value
The piece commends a new public building for its simple dignified design, sound knowledge and taste, timely completion, and economical cost. It contrasts this with Harrisburg’s commissioners, warning that its mint has already wasted money and will be hard to surpass with greater spending.
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Governor Stone Vetoes Ballot Reform Amendments Debate
The Governor opposed the constitution amendments on ballot reform, arguing his stance is irrelevant. The piece measures the push for secret ballots and personal voter registration, noting opposition from political machine interests seizing on machines to derail reform.
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Platt amendment seals Cuba’s path to constitutional government
The New Republic notes the U S insistence on Congress prescribed terms for Cuba, including the Platt amendment. It argues acceptance clarifies relations, prevents misunderstandings, and warns evacuation awaits only after a stable government is formed, not merely a constitution.
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Platt Amendment Shapes U S Cuba Relations Promise
The United States outlines its role in Cuba after liberation, stressing non-arbitrary intervention for defense, continued reconstruction and sanitation, and the aim to guard Cuba’s freedom while gaining naval stations if needed. It asserts American friendship and no selfish motives in aiding Cuba Libre.
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Virginia Convention Faces Disfranchising Proposals
The Virginia Constitutional Convention, amid debates over disenfranchising Black voters, weighs methods to curb Black suffrage and whether to push a new Constitution without a popular vote, while Alabama hints at referring its constitution to voters.
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New York Evening Post Against Dingley Baggage Clause
The New York Evening Post denounces a provision forcing returning travelers to swear trunks hold no dutiable items and then search them. It calls such enforcement unworthy of a first class government and a public disgrace. The piece argues the United States gains little from shaming citizens at the pier for a few dollars.
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City to install safety chain at Flat Rock dam
A city council resolution orders the Department of Public Safety to place a safety chain across the dam above the falls to prevent boating accidents and loss of life. The call emphasizes prompt action to avoid future disasters.
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Wu Tingfang praised as public orator and tariff war impact noted
The piece lauds Wu Tingfang for public speaking from Philadelphia to Independence Day and credits him with shaping U.S. sympathy toward China amid European tensions. It warns the tariff war with Russia is draining American trade as Germany floods the Russian market and U.S. investments in that trade vanish.
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City Faces Possible Loss of Representative After Apportionment
The text discusses potential political shifts if the city loses a congressional seat due to reapportionment. It notes controversy over justice in the party, comments on transit bills, and suggests council support while casting doubt on expected party outcomes.
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Transfer of Mint Real Estate In City Described
A fragmented report discusses the transfer of the new Mint and turnover of real estate in the city. It also mentions the battleship Illinois and a collision or impact implied by a ran against scenario, with speculative consequences.
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No clear single headline due to fragmented text
Long opinion piece discusses the Spanish war medal design controversy, political nominations, and the role of travel salesmen in late 19th century commerce. It speculates on presidential prospects, judges in politics, and economic impacts on hospitality and tipping norms.
Grading of Grannyism in City Transit Debate
Philadelphia editors defend Council members who opposed rapid transit bills as prudent public servants. The piece argues those using grannyism as slur resisted machine boss control and urges readers to judge record over haste while praising supporters’ progressiveness.
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Wanamaker Offers 2.5 Million For Philadelphia Rail Franchises
The Philadelphia Press criticizes free gifts to Mack Foerderer Murphy and Wolf the railway incorporators and urges Mayor to accept Wanamaker bid. Wanamaker already deposits 10 percent and claims the city should receive the price for street railway privileges rather than gift them away. The paper argues the Mayor must act to maximize city revenue and inform Councils that the franchises should go to the highest bidder.
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Tariff Revision Debate Urged by Manufacturers Club
The Manufacturers Club urges Congress to avoid tariff revisions and avoid upheaval. It favors non partisan tariff commissions to handle changes while promoting reciprocity and new foreign markets through fair traffic exchanges. The piece argues against free trade as a political issue and warns of disruption to prosperity.
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Ex-Director Urges Mayor to Veto Transit Ordinances
A Philadelphia Record letter from a former Public Safety head appeals to Mayor Ashbridge to veto four teen rapid transit ordinances. Another citizen argues with a money offer, noting John Wanamaker would pay 2,500,000 for the franchises. The piece stresses duty and civic gratitude.
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Jewish Chautauqua Assembly to Convene in Atlantic City
Fifth summer assembly of the Jewish Chautauqua opens a three week session in Atlantic City on July 7 with theme Reform of the Jews. Notable speakers include Dr som athal of New York and Chancellor Henry Berko of Wes City, among others.
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Pushing Medical Research Plans in New York
A garbled June 13 article from New York discusses medical research plans and mentions several named individuals including William Mitchell, Lew Yerrelly, and Simon Pipe among others, with references to Baltimore and patent tone.
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May bearded lovers haunt a scented garden
A poetic fragment from The Smart Set describes June gardens with perfumed aisles red lilies and lingering moths. The speaker searches nightly behind leaves for a loved one, the scene bathed in fragrant gloom and hopeful longing.
Pan American Exposition to Open Sunday Amid Withdrawal
Rochester June 13 The appellate division dismissed the removal petition against Buffalo Police Commissioners over Pan American Exposition Sunday opening. Petitioner Oscar W Chapin has dropped the suit stating officials acted on the corporation counsel’s advice and reopening on Sunday would not disrupt religious liberty. Remaining barriers to Sunday opening persist.
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Diverse Odds and Ends From a Bustling Butte Chronicle
Short items include Brigham Young era carriage in a Montana scrap heap, a tax plan on wooden Indians for cigar signs, the first Union flag capture and officer prisoner in the Civil War, a stubborn bather warned by danger signs, an octogenarian chopping an aching toe, a minister praying for proud congregants, pensions leaders in Chattanooga, mules displaced by hens, an Italian forger sentenced to 1088 years, royal portraits changing directions, a goose moral, Anita brig voyage to Nantes, a Kansas City sailor in China sending a 1770 Boston Gazette, and a surge of New York hotels valued at 000,000 with a marriage described as a reason not an excuse.
Manufacturers' Club endorses nonpartisan tariff revision stance
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution decrying tariff agitation and urging careful revision by a non partisan tariff commission if changes are needed. It also backs reciprocity to open foreign markets for goods not produced locally and calls a special meeting Monday evening to ratify the board’s action.
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Exchange of Natural History Exhibits
London reports Morris K. Jesup of the New York Chamber of Commerce arranging an exhibit exchange between the New York Museum of Natural History and the South Kensington Museum. The British museum will ship specimens and photo displays to New York, while New York plans to send rare items in return.
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