Asset currency debate and Venezuela arbitration calls
The piece discusses asset currency as against bond based notes, warning it could frighten depositors in a panic and undermine bank security. It argues the Fowler bill and gold standard plans, plus banker interests, shape this push. It then urges arbitration between Venezuela and Britain with U S support to preserve the Monroe doctrine.
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Rafeh Yiewtees
Peete
National
Tee
Jackson
Congress
Venezuela
Great Britain
United States
Mr. Olney
Germany
Wisconsin Democrats Face Trust After Palmer Buckner McKinley Faction
A Wisconsin Democrat argues that resentment toward Palmer Buckner and McKinley factions fades with actions not words. Reconciliation possible if repentant operatives work within the party. control demands would be refused to avoid abandoning party principles.
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Wisconsin
Palmer-Buckner
McKinley
World asks if editor still favors 16 to 1 silver standard
The New York World questions The Commoner editor's stance on 16 to 1 with silver worth 33c. It argues legislation to restore bullion value by coinage equality would align mint policy with gold parity and notes gold production rising faster than silver.
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The
New York World
Republicans Debate Democratic Nominee Preference
The republican papers discuss choosing a democratic presidential candidate. They doubt the democratic convention will be bound by their decision and suggest avoiding selecting the man most acceptable to them.
Roosevelt cites trust evils and unfair pricing in message
The President denounces monopolies and injustices that cripple competition and overcapitalization in trust practices. He notes trusts’ power to impose unfair consumer prices and laments the lack of direct reference to this major evil in his congressional message.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Opposition to Cuba reciprocity treaty dissolves
A Washington dispatch reports the opposition to the reciprocity treaty with Cuba is rapidly clearing away. The sole opposition from beet sugar industry representatives may be due to the sugar trust gaining controlling interest in several beet sugar factories.
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Washington
Cuba
Sugar Trust
Japan opposes Mr Barrett’s presence in quest debate
Japan signals she does not desire the attendance of Mr John Barrett. Barrett is described as a gentleman with notable ability to argue on both sides of any given quest.
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Japan
John Barrett
Barrett
Roosevelt Trust Fight Echoed In December Letter
Henry Clews remarks that the presidents address was well received and that trust tariff currency questions will not trigger rapid legislation. He notes ongoing trust struggles and predicts limited congressional action this session. Wisconsin Republicans contrast current results with 1900 and 1898 gubernatorial races.
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Henry Clews
New York
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Wall Street Should Not Oppose Roosevelt, Journal Says
The Wall Street Journal notes in its December 3 issue that opposing President Roosevelt is neither fair nor wise. It argues the annual message to Congress strengthens that view and suggests others agree that Wall Street has no good reason for antagonism toward Roosevelt.
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The
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Congress
Chicago News Denounces Ship Subsidy Bill As Dishonor
The Chicago News damns the ship subsidy bill as monstrous and dishonest. It accuses the Republican Party of concealing wickedness until after the election and rushing the measure through Congress as an act of an expiring legislature. It says the president omits any denunciation in his message.
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Chicago News
Republican Party
Congress
Roosevelt prosperity versus democratic hard times
The text contrasts Roosevelt era gains with past wage cuts, noting a 10 percent wage rise now while 1886 saw a 20 percent cut and promises of restoration. It questions whether current prosperity truly outpaces earlier Democratic hard times by only half.
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Pennsylvania
Democratic Press Support for Local Papers Boosts Campaigns
The text argues that Democrats should back loyal local Democratic newspapers aligned with party platforms. It asserts that a strong, well-supported Democratic press is crucial for future campaigns and the fight for true democracy.
Wisconsin Senator Spooner Asked to Represent People
The Milwaukee Journal urges Senator Spooner to reflect Wisconsin public opinion rather than corporate interests. The piece questions why a senator should be bound to the people if corporations supposedly look after them and argues the demand is unfair from a Republican viewpoint.
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The
Milwaukee Journal
Senator Spooner
Wisconsin
Knox rape accusation versus presidential action
The text suggests a claim that Mr. Knox raped the trusts, yet indicates the president refused to shoot. The fragment contrasts alleged misconduct with a decisive presidential choice.
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Knox
Trusts
Republican Committee Treasurer Pushes Trusts as Good
The treasurer of the Republican National Committee argues increasing proof that trusts are beneficial. He frames trusts as economically positive and urges continued support from party members.
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Republican National Committee
Republicans pledge statehood parallels trust regulation promises
The text asserts that after promising statehood to Arizona and New Mexico the Republican party will honor that commitment similarly to how it has kept its pledge on regulating trusts. The language suggests a political stance linking territorial expansion to trust regulation policy.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Republican Party
Railroads Boost Wages and Freight Charges Gain Notoriety
By raising wages one dollar and adding two dollars for freight, the railroads gain a reputation for liberality and favorable policies.
Coal Operators Struggle to Keep Haloes Clean in Testimony
As miners testify, coal operators face scrutiny and reputational pressure. The hearings probe industry practices and safety concerns, with operators pressed to justify actions and disclose details under oath.
Hill admits support for ship subsidy draws ducks water analogy
Mr James J Hill states he is not opposed to the ship subsidy. The note compares this stance to ducks not resisting water, suggesting ease with the policy.
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James J. Hill
Democrats Urge Organization as Path to Victory
A 1904 warning calls for immediate action, stressing organization as the watchword for loyal Democrats to secure success, urging members to begin now and unite for the battle ahead.
Roosevelt's Shackling Cunning Seen as Press Agent Pact
The article contends that President Roosevelt's dramatic displays were mainly for publicity purposes, executed as PR stunts rather than genuine policy actions. It argues the performances served to shape public opinion and media narratives.
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Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Satisfied With Quay Stalls Delaware Scruples
The statement hints that Pennsylvania’s approval of Quay will leave Mr. Addicks unable to grasp Delaware’s reservations. The remark reflects inter state political tensions involving Quay and Addicks amid regional scruples.
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Pennsylvania
Quay
Mr. Addicks
Delaware
Bishop Quigley of Buffalo elevated to Chicago diocese
The Rome propaganda bureaucracy proposed Buffalo Bishop James E. Quigley as archbishop of Chicago succeeding Archbishop Feehan. Aged 42, Quigley would become the youngest American archbishop, after a career from St. Joseph’s College to Buffalo’s cathedral and St Bridget’s parish.
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Quigley
Buffalo
Chicago
Congregation of the Propaganda St Rome
James &. Quigley
N. Y
Feehan
James Edward Quigley
New York
Corrigan
Dioese
University of
Attica
Ryan
St. Joseph
Bt. Bridget’s Church
Archdiocese of Chicago
St. Joseph's College
United States Military Academy
West Point
St. Joseph’s College
Quigy
Niagara
Wall Street Traditions Bend for Henry Vaughan Exemplar
A Wall Street custom has brokers waiting for death or misfortune to remove them. Henry B. Vaughan, who amassed millions over six years, defies the rule by retiring after selling his seat in 1896 for 800 dollars. He plans a winter pleasure trip with the proceeds.
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Wall Street
Henry B. Vaughn
Axe
Vaughan
Cin Ie Ot Ieee ci
The Oldest School House at Camp Run
The old log school house in Camp Run Westmoreland county Pa is touted as the oldest in the country. A 16 year old teacher Wiss Celia J Miller has enlisted the help of the big boys to make some improvements.
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Camp Run
Westmoreland County
Wiss Celia J. Miller
Railroad Chief Resigns After Long Service
J. B. Hutchinson, five years general manager of the Pennsylvania Railroad, resigns as inter ests grow under his charge after nearly forty years with the company. Directors plan a new role as assistant to the second vice president and grant four months of vacation before resuming work.
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J. B. Hutchinson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Veteran Milwaukee Lawyer Daniel G. Rogers Retires
Daniel G. Rogers, Milwaukee’s oldest practicing attorney, retires after a long career dating to 1856. He built a substantial fortune mainly through real estate deals and remained a prominent figure in the Milwaukee bar.
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Daniel G. Rogers
Milwaukee
Rumor of Milner Governorship Provokes Dominion Protest
A rumor that Lord Milner may be named governor of Canada sparks protests in the Dominion. A Toronto paper argues Canada has moved beyond needing a strong governor, citing his record in Africa as a concern for self government advocates.
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Milner
Lord Milner
South Africa
Canada
Dominion
Toronto
Preferred the Whisk Broom and Cereals in the House
Representative Dave Mercer of Nebraska sits with a New England colleague in the house restaurant. Mercer comments on the cereals as fine food, then jokingly says he will eat the whisk broom after the dry flaky stuff.
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Dave” Mercer
Nebraska
New England
Mr. Mercer
Presidential Ticket Slogan Echoes Wartime Era Politics
Marsville Tribune advocates a 1904 ticket with Henry Watterson for president and Carrie Nation for vice president. It endorses a populist platform stating To hell with the 400, signaling anti-establishment sentiment.
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Marsville
Tribune
Henry Watterson
Carrie Nation
Lottery Told In An Historic Second Presbyterian Volume
A Baltimore Sun story reviews Rev Thomas Holmes Walker’s book on the Second Presbyterian Church of Baltimore detailing its 100 year history and a 1805 church lottery that raised 7411 dollars for the congregation. Prizes ranged from 1000 to 5000 dollars with tickets at five dollars.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Thomas Holmes Walker
Sun Job Office
General Assembly of
Maryland
Baltimore
Thomas McElderry
James Brays
James Armstrong
James Sloan
Hugh McCurdy
John McKim, Jr
Thomas Dickson
Kennedy Long
Walker
Baltimore Sun
Moral tale of a donkey and a fox about advertising
A donkey trapped in a deep hole declines to call for help, trusting others will provide. The fox counsels calling the elephant for aid, but the donkey starves. The fox later quips that if souls transmigrate, the donkey will become one who can never afford to advertise. Pittsburg boasts high per capita wealth.
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Cassell
Saturday Journal
Romance in Ruskin Life Hearts and Hyped Affairs
Gossip centers on a purported letter by John Ruskin about his separation from his wife. It claims his true passion arose after age fifty for an Irish girl Rosie La touche whose death and religious differences doomed their love. Spiritualist influences followed, contributing to his later mental decline.
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Ruskin
John Ruskin
Rosie Latouche
Hi Brain
Hood sails 2035 miles from Malta to Devonport without a rudder
The British battleship Hood completed a 2035 mile passage from Malta to Devonport at nearly thirteen knots with a disabled rudder. She previously sailed from Argos to Malta with the same issue, then sailed home steering by two screws after the rudder was shipped aboard. The feat is considered highly remarkable and creditable to her officers.
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Hood
Malta
Devonport
Argostol
Franklin's Role in Early Scientific Society
The text notes Dr. Franklin as a founder of the first scientific society. It highlights his pioneering involvement in organizing scientific inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration, marking a milestone in early American science.
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Dr. Franklin
Franklin
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