Peruna praised by Sisters of Charity in testimonials
Catholic Sisters report Peruna relief for catarrh of the throat in a girl under care. A letter from Rep Meekison of Napoleon, Ohio, commends the medicine for head catarrh and long-standing disease. Dr. Hartman, founder of The Hartman Sanitarium, invites inquiries and offers free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penman
Dr. Hartman
United States
Detroit
Mich
Dre. S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Sisters of Charity
Peruna Medicine Co
Hartman
Meekison
Napoleon
David Meekison
Hartman Sanitarium
Doctrine of Destiny and Imperial Policy Critique
The article argues against the claim that events forced U.S. to hold the Philippines after the Spanish-American War. It urges independence for the Filipinos, condemns imperialism, and urges leaders like Roosevelt to reject a policy of conquest. It cites opposition from Republicans, the McEnery resolution, and debates on ship subsidies and tariff policy. It also notes remarks by President Eliot and commentary from the Rochester Herald and New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Memphis
Luke E. Wright
Philippines
Spain
Philippine Islands
Manila
Cuba
Senate
McEnery
Congress
United States
Rochester
N. Y
Herald
Grosvenor
Washington
Statehood boosters urge Roosevelt strength in three states
Washington dispatches report that statehood supporters push the extraordinary strength of President Roosevelt in Arizona Oklahoma and New Mexico. They claim this would secure ten electoral votes for the Republican ticket in 1904 and argue that anything aiding the party is good for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Arizona
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Supreme Court rules silver dollar as unlimited tender
A reader notes the Supreme Court decision that the silver dollar is unlimited legal tender except when contracted against. The rule has been in effect since 1878, despite gold standard advocates often being unaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
President Sends Gifts to Tutuila Chiefs
The president distributes a silver watch chain and medal to Tutuila’s chiefs, implying a 16 to 1 ratio of citizen to subject and signaling loyalty expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutuila
Society Notes on Football and Debate Attention
A columnist contrasts coverage choices in daily papers noting football games receive ten columns while debates receive ten lines, arguing readers prioritize feats of speed over cerebral contests and that newspapers serve similar aims to a razor’s edge in precision.
Cuban Business Grumbles Over Ingratitude as Cuba Goes It Alone
Business firms claimed a guaranteed Cuban market but now protest what they call ingratitude as Cuba demonstrates potential to operate independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Gentlemen Opposing Panama Route Hope for Delayed Canal
The advocates who pushed for the Panama canal route to stall canal work are unsettled as the Colombian revolution ends, yet they cling to the hope that a new revolution will begin in time to delay construction.
Addicks Admits Large Spend in Senate Bid
Mr. Addicks acknowledges spending about $250,000 in pursuit of a U S Senate seat and relishes being labeled an easy mark. He denies trusts, hinting at further remarks by Mr. Han.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Addicks
The St Paul Globe on Cuba trade and export markets
The St Paul Globe criticizes American involvement in the Cuban transaction as a contemptible and foolish role dictated by protected interests. It contends Cuba could seek alternative markets if our exports are refused, noting the protectionist motive guiding U S actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Cuba
Trust Limits Proposed to Curb Monopolies
The Rocky Mountain News urges restricting trusts by specifying that copyright trade mark and patent privileges are leases not transferable without government consent. It supports such a change as worthy and advocates broader efforts to destroy private monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rocky Mountain News
Hepburn Says Cannon Would Dominate House if Speaker
Iowa Congressman Hepburn argues that if Cannon wins the speakership the House would need few other representatives. He notes that in a long republican era the speaker has controlled the body and suggests Hepburn believes Cannon would already be used to the single man power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepburn
Iowa
Cannon
Railroad wage and freight increases cited as costly generosity
It is estimated that wage increases for railroad employees total 59 million dollars while freight rate boosts add 120.006 million dollars in costs to the railroads. The passage notes these changes benefit workers but place the bill on shippers and customers.
Public funds debated for Siam king visit entertainment
The proposal urges spending $10,000 of public money to entertain the king of Siam during his visit. It recalls the Boer delegates reception at the White House, which incurred no direct cost beyond administrative worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
White House
Senatorial clash and strike settlement shift noted
The passage mentions Mr. Perry 5 Heath trying to fix a failing mechanism in a senatorial campaign that collided with Reed Smoot’s ambition. It also hints Baer changing his stance on a strike settlement after a personal revelation about making concessions to his statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Perry
Heath
Reed Smoot
Baer
President Eliot on union labor and American good sense
The remarks suggest Eliot has no new insights on union labor but claims expanded understanding of the American public’s pragmatism. He emphasizes public sentiment as the key takeaway rather than labor issues themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Railroads Raise Freight Rates After Wage Hikes
The piece notes railroads boosting freight charges beyond wage increases, praising the pursuit of fair labor and criticizing political figures. It mentions Mr. Knox, Mr. Baer, and John Mitchell, and questions administration defenses of Mr. Babcock while challenging Republican claims of progress amid political slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
Judge Gary Denounces Monopoly While Defending Competition
Judge L M Gary, acting head of the Great Steel Trust, argues against private monopoly in a New York World interview. He asserts competition is the basis of success, warns that monopoly harms workers with rising living costs, and critiques tariff protection as favoring trusts and enriching monopolists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Steel Trust
Steel Trust
Charles M. Schwab
Industrial Commission
L. M. Gary
Trust
New York World
Il Am
America
United States Steel Corporation
Judge Gary on Competition and Monopolies in Steel
The article cites Judge Gary’s interview asserting fierce competition within United States Steel and arguing the firm wins by securing cheap raw materials and advanced production methods. It notes ownership of coal and iron reserves, rail lines, lakes boats, and a network of subsidiaries, with warnings about tariffs and tariff policy shaping future political power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Gary
America
Connellsville
Byron W. Holt
Republicans in Control Rally on Tariff and Trusts
Republicans hold a favorable political tide and claim prosperity, but warn that delaying tariff and trust legislation risks public dissatisfaction amid looming financial storms and uncertain economic winds.
Great Slump in Values Reflects Market Decline
The piece notes a fall from Sept 8 to Nov 12 where 56 railroads and 18 industrials dropped about 10 percent, amid a total listed stock decline of $700 to $800 million. It argues the slump occurred after the Nov 4 election and critiques Republican and Democratic blame, predicting GOP control of the next House and suggesting explanations are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stock Exchange
No wish is ignored when it is backed by endeavor
A compact reflection notes that wishes gain traction when supported by effort and persistent work. It emphasizes diligence and sustained action as the bridge between desire and achievement.
Miserable mindsets and workplace blues
A Cleveland Press essay argues that some people seek misery as a lifestyle. It describes the pessimistic employee who blames others, claims perpetual unrecognition, and laments a bleak future, then notes the undermining effect on work and safety.
Solomon Flage’s clever jab at a town issue
In Wellesley Massachusetts Solomon Flage the town clerk and wit silences a critic of the poor farm superintendent Robinson with a sharp quip about patched trousers. The March meeting ends with Flage carrying the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Wellesley
Mass
Solomon Flage
Flage
Robinson
Moderator
Brother Robinson
Solomon
New York Times
The Bishop and the Bum Debate in London
Sir Robert Anderson of Scotland Yard argues that criminal traits run in families and can be shaped into respectability with early intervention. Max Nordau counters, insisting the proverb Like father, the son is literally true and that fathers' sins show on their sons. Anderson showed two photos and challenged Nordau to pick the criminal. Nordau declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson
Sotland Yard
London
England
Max Nordau
Anderson
Nordau
Napoleon's Egotism Recurring in New Anecdotes
Fresh anecdotes about Napoleon reveal a heartless egotism, drawn from newly published memoirs of Chaptal. Chaptal recalls the emperor caressing a child only to pinch it, and notes his lack of generous sentiment, claiming he spent twenty five thousand lives each month in service of his will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Chaptal
Emperor
Prince Kourakin
Hoodoo Sparks Quarrel Ends in Odd Containment
A heated exchange over hoodoo claims ends with two men in a deadly embrace as friends intervene. The fight escalates until both are placed in a heavily padded apartment for safety and containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Herald
Noises Attract Snakes On Indian Farm Fatal Mowing
A farm in India reports noises such as mowing machine whirr attract cobras, provoking them to approach the cutting blade. In six months the farm slaughters 126 cobras, illustrating the deadly risk of loud noises near snakes.
Traveling preacher's wife becomes meeting president
A passerby interrupted a gathering of working women to protest a issue. The stranger claimed to be a traveling preacher's wife and was named president of the meeting.
The Only Woman Pro Against Temptation
A terse editorial line asserts a singular stance on temptation, noting a woman who remains steadfast. The remark implies a broader moral evaluation and contrasts propriety with lure, using a provocative phrase to frame gendered virtue.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mustang Liniment
Winchester
Inc
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
Conn
Collins Piano
Omaba
Nebraska Cycle Co
Omaha
15Th and
Harney
Aerror
Bev Holking
Webster’s International Dictionary of
Jin How Witten
Ebster
Simm
Ww. N. U
U.S
Beeceser
Heal Estate
Libby
Drew
Juaper Bitters
Crescent Cremical CO
Omaha, Neb
Harvard
Abram S. Hewitt
Mr. Hewitt
Hewitt
Mr. Han
Mr. Knox
John Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Mr. Baer
Anthracite Coal Trust
Party of Progress
Madgegary
Torr Brie
Monmars
Teak
Hanna
Mole Hills
Tommy
Cleveland Press
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!