Political snippets and satirical jabs from a 1904 era paper
A string of witty political quips attacks on Roosevelt Bryan and Krueger, remarks on the beef trust and rail travel plans, plus notes on education frauds in Devery’s era. It mocks parties as a run down clock and praises Roosevelt’s reception of reporters while noting press influence on public opinion. Ideas touch on policy, campaigns, and media.
De We Accuses Boers of Cowardice and Treachery
General de Wet condemns the Boers as cowards and faithless, treacherous in speech and deed. He notes British silence on such charges, contrasting with his sharp critique.
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Miles
Phillippines
de We Tays
Democratic Voters Hopeful for Moses to Lead Out
A large bloc of Democratic voters seeks a strong leader to guide them from political stagnation, likening the search to biblical exodus and urging decisive, transformative action.
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Democratic Party
Moses
House of Bondage
Hearst Plans Yellow Paper with Scare Headings in Congress
When William Randolph Hearst sits in Washington and establishes his new paper, the congressional record will be printed on yellow paper using scare headings to attract attention and convey urgency.
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William Randolph Hearst
Washington
No Call For Slaughter Keeps U S Workers Producing
The Wilmington Delaware News argues workers should accept paying slightly more for necessary goods to avoid idleness and reliance on foreign products. It urges that being both producer and consumer benefits the economy, and warns cheapness has little value without money to buy.
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United States
Wilmington
Del
Notice of Lost Horses and Owner Call
A notice states two work horses arrived at the ferry on Monday November 17 1902 both with harnesses and bridle gear. A brown mare branded with a box on the left thigh weighs about 1250 pounds and a black horse branded with a box on the left thigh weighs about 1850 pounds. Harness heavy breeching. Owner Jones BR. Howe Minadoka Idaho.
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My Ferry
Jones BR. Howe
Minadoka
Idaho
Magnetic Lode Stone Mountain Rumor Reaches Norway
A French paper notes a debated belief in a magnetic lode stone mountain off the Norwegian coast near Joe dorm. A sand dune three quarters of a mile long reportedly contains lode stone particles that disturb compasses, creating irregular spins and whirlpool effects when ships sail nearby.
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Norway
Enoweh
Joe Dorm
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