Echoes of Taylor and Scott War Lessons Amid Border Mobilization
A retrospective compares 1840s campaigns of Generals Taylor and Scott with today’s border mobilization involving 20 000 troops and armored cruisers. It notes past victories without battles lost, and questions whether modern forces can match Chapultepec style conquest for a stake of 1.5 billion dollars.
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Zachary Taylor
Palo Alto
Resaca de la Palma
Z. Taylor
Monterey
Buena Vista
Winfield Scott
Vera Cruz
Santa Anna
Cerro Gordo
Churubusco
New World
Molino del Rey
Chapultepec
Mexico City
Taylor
Scott
Mexico
United States
Alamo
United States Army
Political Satires and Parody in a Turbulent Era
A fragmented column mocks Lloyd-George, the house of lords, and global revolutions while lampooning Taft, Parker, and Taft era politics. It notes Philippine land issues, congressional turmoil, and evolving attitudes toward jury service and elections. The piece mixes humor with sharp commentary on leadership and policy.
Sanitation gains and distant peace ships spark debate
Commentary touts sanitation triumphs and the idea of building hospital ships over battleships to aid global health. Notes Cannon’s legacy as a long serving speaker, Russia’s harsh winter, Austin and San Antonio politics, a Thames fossil find, Mrs. Belmont’s farm school for girls, and changing language as big interests react to Joey Bailey’s departure.
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Tropic
Taft Says Cuban Philippin es Campaign Cost Justified
President Taft credits the twelve year American ad venture in Cuba and the Philippines with vast gains in public health. He argues the results exceed the cost by ten times, noting discoveries against yellow fever by American physicians, especially in the army, surpass those of colonial powers over two centuries.
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Cuba
Philipines
Taft
England
France
Germany
Holland
Tropics
Blood's Thicker'n Water in Kin Folklore Tale
Alonzo Dunwoody visits the store to trade six dozen eggs for staples while discussing Lemuel Skaggs and a distant neighbor's turkeys. The tale follows Joe Blakesley and his kin through generosity, credit, and bitter kinfolk ties, ending with a note on the stubbornness of blood relations.
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Kennett Harris
Alonzo Dunwoody
Spring Valley
Lemuel Skaggs
Wilson
Lem
Alonzo
Holt County
Samarindyk
Joe Blakesley
Washington Hancock
Joe
Nodaway
Hancock
Ike
Buddy
Uncle Ike
Nobuddy
Fairfax
Excelsior
Allen
Blake
Levi Tol
Somarindyk
All Sorts Strongest Word Contest Entries
Readers submit words claiming to be the strongest in English with playful submissions from Newton Newkirk and others. The column notes prize ideas and invites stronger word suggestions while recounting sample entries and humor about lovers, cheese, and strength.
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Park Street
Boylston
Delinquent subscribers warned by Maine editor
The editor of Mars Hill View in Aroostook County blasts 200 subscribers owing 273 dollars, reporting only 21 collected. He warns he will remove names from the mailing list, declares no profit in sending issues outside the county, and urges prompt payment or discontinuation. He scolds deadbeats and appeals to paying readers to support the paper.
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Mars, Hill’ View
Aroostook County
Maine
Aroostock County
Bingville
You
Mind-Shift on Nick Carter From Five-Cent Fame
Boston Post piece debunks the myth that Nick Carter the fiction hero is a violent villain. Real life Colonel F R Dey, NH governor's aide, appears as a peaceful, neat, law abiding figure. The reader vows to discard Nick Carter volumes as a result.
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Boston Post
Nick Carter
F. R. Dey
New Hampshire
Nick
Then It Happened at the Great Lion Show
A dramatic scene unfolds as Professor Leo Semolino prepares to repeat his act with a lion in Europe. He aims to place his dome of thought into the beast’s mouth and withdraw it as the band plays. The lion remains calm, keeping the crowd in suspense.
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Leo Semolino
Europe
Leo
King of Beasts
Nuce
Roosevelt’s national tour sparks debate on next year’s presidential role
Washington Post reports that Colonel Roosevelt’s nationwide itinerary remains unclear in exact aims. Conjecture swirls over his future in the presidential succession as he maintains his national ism line and a friendlier stance toward Taft. The progressive party plans a national organization and a potential ticket for next year.
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New York Machine
National Republican Progressive Party
Taft
Progressive Party
Washington Post
A Boom for Carter Harrison in Chicago Mayoral Race
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Carter Harrison won Chicago’s direct primary for mayor with 55 669 votes. Dunne had 53 513 and Andrew Graham 38 541. Harrison, four term mayor and son of a former mayor assassinated in office, may be a future Democratic national convention candidate.
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Washington
Carter H. U Harrison
Chicago
Harrison
Dunne
Andrew Graham
Brooklyn Eagle
Washington preacher avoids Sunday boat painting
A Washington preacher agrees to paint a boat instead of letting the owner do it on a Sunday. He notes that anyone with a back fence could whitewash Sabbath after noon, and urges people to speak now.
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Washington
Washington Post
Primary results do not guarantee Chicago political shift
The Indy News notes that even with a primary outcome Chicago may not revert to its Harrison-era political pattern. The report hints at ongoing factional dynamics and uncertain voter behavior despite the result.
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Chicago
Indianapolis News
Taft Reaches Presidency in Eleventh-Hour Rise
An editorial in the Pittsburg Dispatch notes Taft may be an eleventh-hour president but will reach the presidency in the end. The comment frames his late arrival as determined and fated within the political process.
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Taft
Pittsburg
Oysters Challenge At Anniversary Party Ends With Whale Tale
A birthday gathering served coast oysters with ice and sauces, sparking a four hour feast. A seven by four inch giant oyster nearly stymied a brave guest who finally failed, earning a framed note and a humorous tale of near death. A second exchange features a San Pedro avenue resident lamenting insufficient evening street sprinkling to curb dust as traffic rises.
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Dage
San Pedro Avenue
Local directors elected and events from March 18 1890
Gas company directors elected H Kampmann president Harry Reach vice president James Muir Jr treasurer J P Simpson and Sam C Bennett sit on the board Gus Giesecke named secretary Young Men's Christian Association forms a new board Duryee Stevenson F E Roach Wm Campbell W J B Patterson J Lockwood Arthur Brown and C A Arnold. Special train of railway agents heads to City of Mexico on return stopover planned. Powder Hill Gun club awards prize for best season score. County commissioners reinstate county courthouse and fixtures at 32 dollars valuation. Ed Braden reports his son at Cincinnati medical college earned top average and gold medal. Beethoven Maennerchor rehearses under Carl Beck and aims to open Mission Garden pavilion mid next month. County poor farm superintendent Kirchner suffers cactus poisoning on leg. Catholic Knights of America branch plans to attend state council meeting in Austin on March 87.
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H. Kampmann
Harry Reach
James Muir Jr
J. P. Simpson
Sam C. Bennett
Gus Giesecke
Young Men's Christian Assciation
Dulling
J. Duryee Stevenson
F. E. Roach
Wm. Campbell
W. J. B. Patterson
J. §. Lockwood
Arthur Brown
A. Arnold
Beethoven Maennerchor
Scholz
Carl Beck
Mission Garden
Kirchner
Catholic Knights of America
State Council
Austin
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