Uncle Phineas Hosts Inventor and Niece in New York
Eleanor Baldwin moves into Prof. Baldwin’s apartment in New York along with her trunk and comes under the care of her uncle Phineas. She meets William Struthers, the electrician and science devotee, as the professor debates keeping her close and plotting a future away from trouble. A lively, tension-filled scene unfolds in a dusty lodging house with jokes about food and work.
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Emma
Phineas
Harold
Baldwin
Eleanor
Owen Page
New York
London
Uncle Phin
William Struthers
Uncle Phineas
Mahomet Ali
Adolph
Delmonico's
Peachblossom
Christmas Rooms and Curious Advice from Uncle Phin
Eleanor arrives at Uncle Phin's, recovering in a sunlit flat with a canary and portraits. The professor ribbingly teases about marriage as Eleanor insists on work and sewing while he contemplates women and emotional life. He senses her distress but keeps a wary, sphinxlike stance.
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Phin
Eleanor
Emma
Dine rs Who Became Noted
Three young law students Milner Schreiner and Steyn met at the Inner Temple in London about twenty years ago. Milner later led the Transvaal colony Schreiner became premier of Cape Colony and Steyn served as president of the Orange River Colony. Their future work keeps them in public view amid ongoing movements.
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Inner Temple
London
Nfe
Milner
Schreiner
Steyn
Transvaal
Cape Colony
Orange River Colony
Hydraulic cartridge to save coal in mines
An English inventor proposes a hydraulic cartridge to break coal rather than dynamite. The 20 inch device uses side orifices for about three tons per square inch and a total of sixty tons pressure, paired with a humid pump. A single cartridge reportedly saves about 75 dollars weekly per mine.
No Revision of Tariff Said by Senator Hale
Senator Hale of Maine argues against tariff changes, praising the Dingley act for revenue and prosperity. He warns that any revision would trigger a long battle, likely producing a Democratic tariff and harming industry and jobs.
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Senator Hale
Maine
Congress
United States
New England
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Frye Opposes Tariff Revision Citing Prosperity Threat
Senator Frye of Maine opposes tariff revision arguing it would disrupt business and lower national mood amid prosperity. He notes New England distrusts changes and warns trusts would grow monopolies under new rates while small firms suffer. He favors modest Sherman anti trust amendments over constitutional change.
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New York Times
Washington
Frye
Maine
New England
Massachusetts
Congress
Senate
Pittsburg
Knox
House
It is Democratic Doctrine and Free Trade Critics Rise
A terse political note identifies Democrats with tariff tinkers and free traders, accusing them of embracing a stance labeled Democratic Doctrine and opposing protective measures. The remark casts the coalition as inconsistent on commerce policy.
Reed's Last Message on Trusts and Tariffs
Ex Speaker Thomas B Reed argues in the North American Review that trusts persist but will self-select to survive or perish. He warns against tariff tinkering as a remedy and urges defending the tariff, stating legislation offers no solution and that meddling will hasten disaster.
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Henderson
Portland
Ore
North American Review
Thomas B. Reed
Mr. Reed
Reed
A Dangerous Flirtation and Political Caution
Democratic papers warn of aligning with a president and Congress in sympathy. The author likens Roosevelt’s situation to McKinley and cautions against a repeat of economic hardship and hostile industry policy if Democrats regain power.
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McKinley
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
cattleman Leonard Lewis lauds current year in Meagher county
The Helena Record quotes stockman Leonard Lewis of Meagher county calling the year one of the best for livestock. He contrasts it with calls to revert to tariff reform era conditions of 1892 96 when New York papers gave free food and Massachusetts officials faced unemployed mobs.
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Helena
Mont
Leonard Lewis
Meagher County
New York
Massachusetts
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Lima Bean Industry in California Yields Profit Despite Drought
California leads lima bean production with 40 000 to 45 000 acres in Ventura and neighboring counties. Harvest methods include sleds with knives and wheel cutters, with tramping as an alternative. Production costs run about 2.25 per cental and yields reach 1 200 to 2 000 pounds per acre in good years. Estimated annual output around 550 000 sacks of 80 pounds, with current prices near 4.00 per cental and varying by season.
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California
Union
Ventura County
Pacific Coast
Lima
United States
Grasses in Porto Rico Native pastures sustain cattle
A government bulletin notes Porto Rican cattle rely on grass, not hay, with coarse green grass available year round. Malojilio and Guinea grass are key varieties, with Malojilio thriving on moist lowlands and Guinea grass in cooler interior areas. The article includes illustrations of a native machete worker and a bundle of grass sold for five cents.
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Porto Rico
West Indies
Rate of Wheat Seeding and Tillering
The Oklahoma Bulletin notes seed rate should vary with soil fertility and moisture. On thin soils, plant more seeds. on rich soils, extra seeding may reduce lodging. In low rainfall areas, fewer plants per square foot are recommended to avoid moisture stress, while tillering remains limited by smaller plant growth.
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Oklahoma Bulletin
How to Kill Morning Glory Vines
A reader from Champaign County Illinois suggests three methods to kill morning glory vines. Plow deep in August, plant broom corn for three years, or use a herd of hungry swine to root out and eat the vines, leaving the ground cleared.
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Farmers
Chas. KE. Freeman
Champaign County
Illinois
Farm Stock Review Notes on Costs and Profits
The article assesses farm operations from the past season detailing costs and profits. It highlights changes in input prices, crop yields, and market conditions affecting income for farmers.
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Harold Stagg
Robert Bonner
Sona
Struthers
Hale
Senate Chamber
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