Honest Valedictory on Honesty from Public Discourse
A collection of reflections on honesty and virtue juxtaposes quotes about Benjamin Harrison, the value of truth in politics, and historical views of moral conduct. The piece contrasts ancient and modern sincerity, urging emulation of plain honesty despite widespread imperfection.
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Benjamin Harrison
Garden
Eve
Adam
God
New England
Alexander
Italy
Redeeming Waste Lands Plan Reveals Vast West Reclamation
The article surveys ambitious plans to reclaim Western lands through river control and irrigation. Storage reservoirs and huge dams would create inland seas, canals would move water to farms, and thousands of square miles could become fertile. Feasibility remains uncertain despite theoretical promise.
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West
Europe
Widow of Supreme Court judge gives shelter to stray cats
An uptown New York widow has built a 32 by 10 foot shelter for stray cats. The structure provides food and shelter to homeless animals found in the vicinity. Neighbors note the feline refuge as a notable welfare effort.
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New York
Supreme Court
Ipor
Avenge
Bankers Warned Against Speculation Driving Panic
Treasury officials fear speculative mania on Wall Street may drain money from legitimate business. Officials report to the President and urge New York banks to act conservatively to avert a potential panic and broader economic impact. The issue centers on overcapitalization and the diversion of funds into speculative securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
Wall Street
Washiton
Treasury Department
New York
Treasury
Nicaragua Route Favored by Isthmian Canal Commission
The Isthmian Canal Commission reports unanimously in favor of a Nicaragua route for a Atlantic to Pacific canal. It estimates a cost around 200.54 million with a single lockage system and possible reductions from design changes, no viable path for Panama concession.
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Canal Commission
Isthmian Cant Commission
Whiehd
Pacific
Nicaragua
Panama Canal
Panama Canal Company
Colombia
United States
Excavatad
Supreme Court Invalidates Divorces Granted in Several States
The U S Supreme Court has voided hundreds of divorces issued by various states including Dakota and Chicago residents. The ruling affects cases where decrees were obtained under similar judicial circumstances. Notably, James G. Blaine’s engagement to Miss Hichborn of Washington is cited among potential distressing repercussions.
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Supreme Coast
Chicago
Supreme Court of the
United States
James G. Blaine
Hichborn
Washington
Union
Gray
Bell
Streilwort
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
Heroine of Pekin to marry army officer
Miss Mary Conger Pierce, niece of United States Minister Conger, Engages to Lieut Harold Hammond of the Ninth United States Infantry. The couple’s romance stems from Pekin siege days when the Ninth aided foreign nationals. Pierce travels home with the Conger family and will wed her soldier lover.
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Mary
Conger Pierce
Harold Hammond
Ninth United States Infantry
Pekin
Miss Pierce
United States
EL Conger
Congers
Missy Dieree
Conger
Census Facts Show Urban Growth and Distribution
The census notes urban concentration with over a quarter of the population in large cities. Birmingham, Alabama grows from 8 086 in 1880 to 38 415 in 1900, while New York sustains a rapid rise of about 99 000 yearly. Greater New York surpasses Missouri’s population, and 20 to 28 cities exceed 100 000 inhabitants between 1886 and 1900.
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Birmingham
Ala
Isso
Washington
United States
New York City
New York
Missouri
Union
Pennsylvania
Gwamerkey
Delaware
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Ireland
Joo
Puzzle Caption Clue: Who Pays the Millinery Bills
A fragment puzzle caption questions which man is the husband who buys hats and settles the bills. The clue mentions a master hat and bachelor with millinery costs, inviting readers to pick the husband from the muddled sequence.
The White House Telecommunication Checkerboard
Washington readers learn how President McKinley uses a global wire system to monitor events and issue rapid orders. The telegraph and cipher bureau, called the war room, lines walls with world maps and flags to track every regiment and ship.
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Washington
McKinley
Philippines
Pekin
Europe
Amoenvicin
Mersant
White House
Luzon
Russia
China
Navy
Earth
Telegraph and Cipher Bureau
Secretary Long
Cen
Corbin
Telegraph operations at White House era described
A historical overview recalls the telegraph office at the White House, its private wires during riots and war, and the rapid link to military commanders. It highlights the signal corps role in the Spanish American War and notes Washington salaries and national spending figures.
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White House
Pittsburg
War Room
Spain
Signal Corps
Telegraph and Cipher Bureau
Shaffer
Santiago
United States
Santo Domingo
McSinley
Philippines
Unclear clipping reports a naval death
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a naval figure with the name Enda and a possible fatal event. Details are unreadable, but the brief item signals a death linked to a navy context.
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Niaman
Eringe
Carnegie
Rockefeller
Chaffee
Ameri China
A. Coniy
Presfficer
Indiana
Zliéut Tt
Hammon
Mary Conger Pierce
ASA
Raward
District of Columbia
Army
Stmy
Fes
Sisha
Porto Rico
la Monady
Madden
Sur
Livery Postal Service
Madson
Department
Agend
Webbie
Ins
Sas
sAmong
Enda
Ford of the Navy
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