Roosevelt Urged Resignation of Secretary Alger
A scanned letter reveals pressure for Secretary Alger’s removal as Roosevelt weighs cabinet changes. The writer defends the administration, notes factional division over the treaty, and reports political maneuvering, with Edith and ongoing police duties shaping the speaker’s outlook. Key figures include Senator Platt and General Greene, amid broader Republican tensions.
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Iber
Almassix
Francis ~ Greene
Leonard Wood
Roosevelt as the Big-game Hunter and Cuban Work
Theodore Roosevelt reflects on patience with critics while pursuing Cuba and the Philippines. He recalls meetings with British and Russian officials, Santiago, and reactions to his leadership, noting ongoing political friction and personal messages to allies as he moves through the Senate and state matters in 1899.
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Cuba
Philippines
Democratic Boar
Brilge
Atcbe
London
Santiago
Imax
Shafter
Sam
Nannie
Aly Theodore “Roosevelt
Shamber
Washington
D.C
Cabot
Senate
Mare
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt letters reveal tension over armor pricing and military plans
Theodore Roosevelt writes from Executive Chamber Albany dated March 2 and 9 1899 discussing armor costs and Senate actions. He condemns actions affecting national defense, laments opposition from lawmakers, and urges support for strengthening the army while expressing optimism about the nation’s future.
Roosevelt Letters Reveal 1899 Political Scramble and Regret
Excerpts show Theodore Roosevelt reflecting on New York politics, Ford franchises tax battles, and his stance on nominations. He discusses relations with Senator Platt, Lodge, and Morgan, noting legislative success and cautious optimism about governance.
Early Texas Civilization Traced in Ancient Sea Route
Fragmentary letters and notes reveal speculation on pre Columbian contact with the Americas and discussions of U S policy in Cuba and the Philippines. Content cites explorers dating centuries before Columbus and contemplates leadership roles for potential governance.
Coyotes seen as souls of braves by Southern Oregon tribes
Sacramento January 10. Federal predatory animal officers report coyotes in Northern California and Southern Oregon are worshipped as the souls of departed braves. Native elders explain efforts to trap and poison are resisted. dirt heaps are found atop poisoned meat, and trappers face tribal beliefs that the animal must be left alone.
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Sacramento
Cal
Oregon
California
SINGLE-TRACK LOVE AND A DIVORCE CASE IN LOS ANGELES
In Los Angeles on January 31 Mrs Ell2 Grubenau Jove sought divorce from Rudolph Cari Grubenau after twenty years of marriage. She described a single tracked mind, claiming he could love only one thing at a time and that he chose his daughter over her, leading to abuse and an unbearable life. The judge granted the divorce, and the story includes letters and political notes unrelated to the case.
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Cadet
Silenaid
Jess
Republican Party
Washington
Edith Cammet
Police Department
Great Troa
Shell
Platt
George FL Hour
Renablitan
Massachuseite
United States
Bree Revelyan
Lord Spencer
Buxton
Nannie
Faith
Theodore Roosevelt
Frank Black
York
Eonancs
Maedrut
East
Meley
Bryan TS
Alger
Cuba
Philkys
Yige
Bayership
Weld
McKinney
Woot
Nami
Garret A. Hobart
Don
John Bar
Mr. Berretary
Inter
Texan
McKinley
Tam
Mr. Mobart
Philippines
Goth
Cheha
Ohviaca
Francis V. Greene
Meniia
Ughta l
Wood
India
South Africa
Pune
Greene
New York
Hach
Act
Woul
Nanqner
Joba
Sue Esgfally
Regan
Santa
Manila
Tarzan
Ja Wood
Rommaid L Yeni
Philip Util
Burmah
Mandalay
Taguiar
Robert J. Hows
Santiago
Los Angeles
Grubénau
Summerfield
Rudolph Cari
Grubenau
H.C. Lodge
Gara J
Morzan & Co
Bankers
Jonsson
England
Calcott
John Hay
Aid
Airey
Shane
Bera
Coba
Brooke
Pat ‘of
Coun
Baith Ty Finny
Rey
Balfour
Edith
Mur Janeh
Yellow Kid's Start Turns Slick Con Man Tale
A Chicago or Illinois paper details the exploits of an elusive con man known as the Yellow Kid. He feigns vast education and ties to notable figures like J Pierpont Morgan and Sir Basil Zithoff while forging credentials from Berlin and the Sorbonne. His scams pulled in millions as he misrepresented stock buys and claims of royal honors, leaving victims to face court battles for recovery.
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TC. Tludge
Cure J. & Morgan & Co
London
Begland
Cabot
West
Las Vegas
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Enlorado
New Mexico
McKinley
Hobart
Edith
Hamburz
Joseph RB. Warerington
Shanghai
Paris
Berlin
Walter C
Otto Kamerer
Goritz
R. Joseph Warringtor
Meiler
J. Pierpont Morgan
Basil Sithoff
Gustav Stresemann
Mil Ferand
France
Hamilton
Ohio
Weil
Ulinois
Dogeres
Harvard
Czar of Augsis
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women and tonic
MRS MOE JONES of Hot Springs Arkansas endorses Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women and the Golden Medical Discovery as a general tonic. She praises benefits over sixteen years and urges others to obtain the remedies through local druggists or by writing the president for free advice.
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Moe. Jones
Hot” Springs
Ark
Pierés
Cam
Dr. Pierce
Pieres
Ter
Piero
Tavaltes
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