Declara tion of Independence Fac Similes In Demand
The Philadelphia Record notes scarce duplicates of the Declaration of Independence. Original held in Washington nearly illegible from fading. earlier facsimiles were common for ads but now rare. A Philadelphia collector paid $10 for a file bearing a western rally advertisement.
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Philadelphia
Department of State
Washington
Reneon
James DD Metirhde
Philadelphia Record
Old Time Actress Ada Gray Destitute and Disabled
Ada Gray once prominent for East Lynne now destitute and ill. She lives in a small City Island cottage and is effectively retired from the stage. The Actors' Fund will support her while she remains in Fordham Hospital under care.
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Ada Cray
East Lynne
Ada Gray
City Island
New York
Miss Gray
America
Charles Tingay
Fordham Hospital
Actors’ Fund
Mrs Colclough to Visit Central Africa Alone
Mrs Emma Shaw Colclough, a noted clubwoman and writer, sails on a solo expedition into Central Africa. The intrepid traveler seeks regions where no woman has ventured, and she is described as healthy, energetic, and fearless with a history of vivid Cuba dispatches.
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Colclough
Emma Shaw Colclough
Central Africa
Colelough
Name Change Petition Seeks Folmer Spell In West Pittston
Ervin Pfuhl of West Pittston Pennsylvania files in court for a name change to Folmer claiming his current name invites punning and mispronunciation and is annoying.
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Ervin Pfuhl
West Pittston
Folmer
Long voyage from Iquitos to Lima to avoid Andes
Maria San of Iquitos Brazil plans to move to Lima Peru and travels a three months journey by river and sea. She goes down the Amazon to the Atlantic coast by steamer to New York then Panama and along the Pacific coast to her destination to avoid crossing the Andes.
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Maria San
Iquitos
Brazil
Lima
Peru
Amazon
Atlantic
New York
Panama
Pacific
South America
Andes
Hebrews in India Census Count Reveals Ethnic Mix
The census reports 17,180 Hebrews in India. About one third are European Hebrews while the remaining are said to descend from ancestors who migrated to India during Solomon's reign.
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India
Solomon
High land capitals of Mexican states over sea level
Fifteen Mexican state capitals stand at or above 5000 feet, with ten above 6000 and five above 7000 feet. Zacatecas and Pachuca lie at about one thousand feet? altitude.
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Mexico
Zacatecas
Pachuca
Lascelles Named Probable British Ambassador to U S
Sir Frank Cavendish Lascelles, 61, head of the British embassy to Berlin, is favored to succeed Lord Pauncefote as ambassador to the United States. A veteran diplomat of more than forty years, he has served as minister to Romania and Persia and ambassador to Russia and Germany, in Berlin since 1895.
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F. C. Lascelles
Frank Cavendish Lascelles
Lord Pauncefote
United States
Berlin
Roumania
Persia
Rrussia
Germany
Fine Clothes His Hoodoo in Senator Dietrich Wardrobe
Senator Dietrich of Nebraska kept a silk hat and frock suit as luck charms. He wore the outfit on inauguration day, during Mecinney’s second oath, Rochambeau statue unveiling, and a Sunday shower, each time amid rainstorms. He now stores the regalia, convinced the attire brings misfortune.
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Dietrich
Nebraska
Mecinney
Rochambeau
Ontario Premier Ross Returns with Re-Elected Cabinet
George W. Ross, premier of Ontario, will retain his old cabinet after the Liberal victory in the recent election. All ministers were re-elected, seen as a vindication of thirty years of Liberal rule. The Conservatives, led by James P. Whitney, claimed the government was corrupt and urged change.
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Ontario
George W. Ross
Ross
James P. Whitney
Swiss Widow Dies in France a Cross Border Saga
A Swiss woman from Chaux-de-Fonds moved to live with her son in Morteau France where she died. On bringing the coffin back to Switzerland a customs official claimed duty on the artificial wreaths after dispute the sum of two francs was paid.
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Chaux-de-Fonds
Morteau
Switzerland
Custom House
Maddening Legacy Ends in Fire and Suicide Attempt
A young man in St Meade became consumed by a £4000 legacy. He feared losing the money, kept it constantly, set the notes alight in a bonfire, and then attempted to take his own life by shooting himself.
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St. Meade
Sleep Whisper Dreams Case Noted By Physician
A physician describes a man who can be induced to dream about any subject by whispered talk in sleep. The report notes that people who talk in their sleep often answer questions when spoken to softly.
The Stone Chime Forest of China
A description of a unique Chinese musical instrument formed by large basalt stones arranged in varying shapes and tones. The stones produce a bell like chime when struck, originating in northern Chinese mountains and valued for its clear, musical sound.
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China
Danish Inventor Creates Artificial Marble Tough to Distinguish
A Danish inventor has devised a method to produce artificial marble with delicate dirt-like transitions that render it indistinguishable from natural marble.
Racial Trends In Cuba Foresee Negro Population Decline
A Havana Guanabacoa report notes January figures show native whites with 188 more births than deaths while native blacks have 58 more deaths than births. For 1901 whites gain 1,740 and blacks lose 513, yielding a net white surplus of 1,227 and foreigners’ deaths narrowing the gap to one. The piece warns continued trends may leave Cuba without blacks.
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Cuba
Havana
Guanabacas
Maj Gorgas
Rear-Admiral O'Neil Invited by German Emperor
Rear-Admiral Charles O'Neil, invited personally by Emperor William, will tour Germany’s shipyards and arsenals with a special escort. A distinguished officer since 1861, he has led the naval ordnance bureau since 1897 and survived key Civil War actions including Forts Hatteras Clark and the Merrimac engagement.
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O'Neil
Emperor William
Charles O'Neil
William
Germany
Berlin
Navy
Naval Bureau of Ordnance
Cumberland
Hatteras and Clark
Merrimac
Lieut
Morris
Sails to Help Bicyclists Invention by S A Smith
South African S G Smith of Bloemfontein devised a yacht bicycle with a lateen sail that, with favorable wind, sometimes runs without pedals. The sail, oldest motor, traced to Isis in Egyptian tradition, boosted fashion among South African sportsmen before the Boer War. Similar devices appeared in France about twenty five years earlier.
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Isis
S. G. Smith
Bloemfontein
France
Flying coach wheeled sailcraft of 1892 described
The earliest contrivance used sails on wheeled vehicles. Don Jose Roscasa, a Spanish artillery officer, created a "flying coach" in 1892. It was a boat with masts and sails mounted on three wheels and included hand cranks, effectively a motor-tricycle with a compound motor.
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Jose Roscasa
Paris Court Sets Doctor Visit Fee at Two Dollars
A Paris court ruling holds two dollars as the ordinary charge for a physician visit by people of medium means. A man and wife sued after a woman doctor billed four dollars for the first visit and two dollars for subsequent visits, and the court sided with the patients.
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Paris
Pennsylvania Congressman Haon Accuses Reporters
Congressman Haon of Pennsylvania invoked personal privilege and denounced a circulating report, saying those spreading it have hearts as black as the soot in the innermost flues of hell. The exchange occurred days ago on the floor.
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Haon
Pennsylvania
Hell
Walter Scott Deficiencies Cited in Quick Writings
Critics note Scott produced Waverley in under six weeks and penned novels with rapid speed. They point to frequent blunders inaccuracies and anachronisms due to little revision.
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Walter Scott
Scott
Plague Rages Unabated in India
Report states the plague continues to kill tens of thousands monthly in India. Medical science struggles to cope with the ongoing horror as cases rise across the eastern region.
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East
India
Land Use in New South Wales Vast Water and Mountain Areas
The New South Wales region comprises 199 million acres, with about three million designated as water. Approximately 22.7 million acres are classified as mountains and sterile lands, highlighting the extensive natural features within the territory.
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New South Wales
Roosevelt urged to press criminal action against beef trust
The Commoner argues Roosevelt must enforce the Sherman anti trust law with criminal charges against beef packers. It questions why no action is taken, noting a $5,000 fine and one year in prison as penalties and urging decisive prosecution to curb monopoly. It also critiques Republican party elite interference and hints at Hanna's possible 1904 bid.
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Roosevelt
Beef Trust
Internal Revenue
United States
Republican Party
Minneapolis
Mark Hanna
Hanna
Theodore Roosevelt
Foraker
Oh'o
Cuban Senate Tribute Highlights U S Help in Independence
Palma cites Cuban gratitude to the United States for backing independence and elevates the republics bond. He notes American support as a model for nations and suggests Filipinos also owe gratitude as a parallel tribute to the U S.
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Senate
Palma
Republic of the North
Republic of Cuba
United States
New Republic
Philippines
Senate approves twenty million pie bill in forty minutes
A senate rush passes a sweeping pie bill worth twenty million, while critics deride it as pie not justice. They argue the measure skirts liberty for the people and serves the majority party’s appetite.
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Senate
Ollie James Nominated in Paducah District
Ollie James, a Chicago Democratic figure, is nominated for Congress in the Paducah Kentucky district. He will speak in Washington and, like Wheeler, will be on the people's side of public questions.
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Ollie James
Chicago
Congress
Paducah
Washington
Wheeler
Abrogation of wartime custom at Secretary of War
The article notes the shift from the old practice of the Army commander acting as secretary of war during Secretary Root’s absence. General Miles would have fulfilled duties, but a bureau official was designated instead. It asserts the change does not reflect on Miles, though it suggests some others might merit mention.
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Root
Washington
General Miles
Miles
Randel Interview Reveals Rothschild View on Gold Standard
Mississippi judge A E Randel, visiting Washington, cites Baron Rothschild who says world commerce would have required bimetallism without recent gold discoveries in South Africa, Mexico and Alaska. He notes gold standard advocates now concede unforeseen conditions but remain arrogant about their theories.
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A. E. Randel
Mississippi
Washington, D. C
Europe
Baron Rothschild
Clarion-Ledger
Jackson
Miss
Rothschild
South Africa
Mexico
Alaska
Imperialism and morality in American policy notes
The piece contrasts Senator Beveridge’s belief in wealth from imperialism with a moral critique. It parallels his stance to a parable from the Atlanta Constitution about a colored man warning William on a white man's fence, suggesting risk and recklessness in choosing advantage over principle. It ends with a moral punch about watermelons and dangerous falls.
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Beveridge
United States
Atlanta Constitution
William
Bard Opposes Direct Senate Election Yet Keeps Vote Open
Senator Bard writes a constituent opposing direct popular election of senators but not deciding his stance on the amendment. He recalls California’s past overwhelming vote in favor and questions whom he would represent if he ignores the people's will.
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Bard
California
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Republicans Demand Flag Removal in Philippines
The speaker argues that the United States should soon haul down the American flag from the Philippines mirroring actions in Cuba and China, asserting a Republican administration has already removed it elsewhere and should do so promptly in the Philippines.
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Cuba
China
Philippines
Statement on republics and balance of books
The speaker reflects on aiding a republic while admitting complicity in destroying two others and obstructing a third. The remark implies unresolved consequences and ongoing accounting with history.
Party organs toast rising per capita circulation gains
Republicans tout higher per capita circulation while critics labeled as inflationists when Democrats claimed similar increases. The exchange highlights partisan framing of economic metrics and media rhetoric.
Tennessee endorsement of Kansas City platform and Frazer ticket
The report praises Tennessee’s early support for the Kansas City platform and nominates J. B. Frazer as a leading Democrat. It notes Administration organs denouncing Senator Carmack as proof of his influential truth.
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Tennessee
Kansas City
J. B. Frazer
Next
Carmack
Iowa Legislature Backs Reform Despite Senator Allison Opposition
Senator Allison opposes popular election of senators while Iowa legislature supports reform. Mr. Lodge plans to respond in his own time and would protest the water cure used to compel his appearance, delaying his public speaking.
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Allison
Iowa
Mr. Lodge
Hand of God Seen Only With Profit Motive
Some people ignore miracles unless they perceive a financial gain. The quote suggests a view that divine events are meaningful only when tied to potential earnings.
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God
Memorial Day Vote and Sherman Clause Mention
The text recalls Memorial Day actions by the president regarding dead soldiers and living Democrats, and references a criminal clause in the Sherman anti-trust law attributed to Mr. Knox.
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Knox
Judge’s Wife Warns Against Peruna Substitutes
A Minneapolis reader cites Judge McAllister urging Peruna to treat catarrh and shares a testimonial of recovery after seven weeks. The ad notes many fake Peruna imitators in drug stores and warns against substituting cheaper remedies for Peruna.
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Mra
McAllister
West Sord St
Minneapolis
Minn
Oreder
Peruna
Mianile E. McAllister
Justice May Be Blind Yet Judges By Conversation
A concise observation notes that justice weighs character by how a person speaks rather than appearance, suggesting communication reveals intent and truth. The remark implies courtroom perception hinges on dialogue, tone, and argument quality.
Red Cross Ball Mine clothes whitener sale
An advertisement offers a large 2 oz package of Red Cross Ball Mine whitening product for five cents. The text also contrasts wealth and poverty friends with a proverb about fixed stars in heaven.
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Red Cross
Defiance Starch Promises Durable Results and Value
A sales claim touts Defiance starch as providing lasting rigidity that won’t shake out or blow out and offers one third more product for the same price, asserting superior performance over competing brands.
Senator Beveridge Receives Noted Bereavement Letter
A Washington writer recounts Senator Beveridge reading a condolence note with a black border. The letter began with a dated salutation and stated that her husband died of heart failure at 8 p.m. after reading it.
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Beveridge
Indiana
Washington
De fiance Starch Sparks Oz Size Debate Among Grocers
Some grocers refuse De fiance Starch citing stock of other brands but offer 12 oz packs. They say customers would pay the same for 16 oz. elsewhere. The ad questions preferred size and promotes Starch that requires no cooking.
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Defiance
Backward Americans In New Mexico Threshing Traditions
Country Life in America describes New Mexico farming as still primitive with threshing on hard swept ground, grain piled for horse driven trampling, and rustic winnowing by people tossing the crop to the summer breeze to separate husks from grain.
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New Mexico
America
Defiance Starch Offer Promises More for Your Money
A sales pitch promises one third more starch for the same price with Defiance Starch. It claims satisfaction and non sticking to iron. The ad suggests men should consider their wives and notes the advantage of being on the long side of the collar button market.
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Buton
Defiance
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