Notable births and deaths on November 4 across history
On November 4 events include the birth of Stephen Johnson Field 1816 associate justice of the US Supreme Court who died in 1899. George Peabody philanthropy founder died in 1869, born 1795. Eugene Field journalist died 1895, born 1850. Tomas Estrada Palma first Cuban president died in 1908, born 1836.
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Stephen Johnson Field
United States Supreme Court
George Peabody
Eugene Field
Tomas Estrada Palma
Cuba
Santiago
Moon at Last Quarter in Cancer Constellation
Evening sky notes: Sun sets 4 50, rises 6 31. Moon rises 11 06 p m. daylight hours 4 30 p m. eastern time. Moon reaches last quarter in the Cancer constellation.
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Constellation Cancer
Questioning Bank Capital and Deposits in Mineral Point Case
The text argues that First National Bank of Mineral Point had capital of 100000 with profits and surplus around 29000 and deposits claimed at over 500000 by the bank and over 800000 by the receiver. It condemns allowing large deposits against small capital, calling it constitutional and asserting a circuit court decision deems preventative measures unconstitutional.
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First National Bank of Mineral Point
United States
Hearst and the 1904 Democracy Battle Becomes Political Prophecy
The article reviews William Randolph Hearst as a demagogue and forecasts the 1904 mayoralty outcome. It argues Hearst opposed by Wall Street pirates and the predatory rich, while praising his earlier democracy work and contrasting past praise with current judgment.
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New York
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Wall Street
Hearst ties to Bryan supporters sparks political drama
A sharp critique traces Hearst from mayoral runs to state campaigns, accusing him of demagogy, shifting alliances, and exploiting sewer rhetoric to attack opponents. The piece defends equal suffrage while opposing violent tactics in Iowa and contrasts American and English women's rights and social roles.
Greater Dubuque urged to back real estate driven revival
The article argues that civic progress rests with real property owners and real estate dealers who should fund a Greater Dubuque organization. It contends investors will earn returns and that a well financed, broad based group can unlock broad city improvements and economic growth. The piece calls for widespread support and money.
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Dubuque
Militant suffragists in Iowa vow bold tactics
Iowa equal suffrage activists plan to imitate English sisters and press for an equal suffrage amendment. If the next legislature balks at submitting the measure to a public vote, supporters warn of militant tactics including protests, spirited gallery actions, street arguments, and potential arrests or court cases.
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Iowa
What About Football Should Colleges Forbid The Game
An old debate over reform versus abolition of football recurs as college leaders weigh dangers and benefits. Presidents argue football fuels college spirit and keeps students engaged, while acknowledging risks. Parents ultimately bear the consequences, deciding whether football continues.
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American University
Belgian minister questions Congo atrocity charges
The Belgian minister of the colonies protests that the charges of torture and killings by rubber company agents in the Kongo are exaggerated. He disputes details such as disembowelment and limb amputation, arguing some claims are overstated.
England stirred by new poem The Woman With the Serpent's Tongue
England engages once more over a controversial poem The Woman With the Serpent's Tongue joining prior flare from Eleanor Glyn Three Weeks and Kipling The Vampire. The snippet notes that such works repeatedly provoke public reaction and debate.
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England
Eleanor Glyn
Kipling
Kindness to Animals Said Turks Cannot Be Surpassed
In a historical remark, the text asserts that in kindness to animals the Turk cannot be surpassed, reflecting a period view on cultural excellence in compassion.
Prose Foems By Uncle Walt and a Changing Town
A nostalgic tale contrasts two youths from a village, one scrappy and polite at a grocer shop and the other a cheerful helper in a foundry. The first’s flippant manner yields scorn, while the second rises to a high salary yet keeps pleasant bearing. The piece ends with a moral about politeness and ambition.
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Aleck
Taft Receives Warm Macon Welcome For Parade and Speech
President Taft visits Macon Georgia for a parade to the state fair grounds where he delivers an address from the grandstand. He enjoys breakfast with Congressman Bartlett and is escorted by militia cadets as streets glow with decorations and crowds cheer.
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Macon
Taft
Bartlett
Fair Grounds
Second and
Cherry
Public Reception for East Boston Centenarian
Thousands of East Boston residents gathered today in Boston to honor Reuben Burnham known as East Boston's grand old man on his 100th birthday born in Essex in 1809. He has lived in East Boston for almost seventy years.
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Boston
Mass
East Boston
Reuben Burnham
Mr. Burnham
Essex
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St. Louis
Towa
Judge Parker
Murphy
Tammany
Fingy” Conners
Chauncey M. Depew
Democratic Party
America
Uncle Walt
George Matthew Adams
Omans
Gradfield Regulator CO. Atlania
W. D. Deckert CO
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Banquet
Potosi
Wm. J. Lemp
Chas. F. Hoefflin
Clay— Branch
Couler Ave
Sportsman Headquarters
F.M. Jaeger ® CO
Main Street
Dubuque, Ia
Carr, Ryder & Adams CO
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Old Kelly Book Store
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Main St. Dublque
Locust
Stewart
Baumgartner
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Iowa Dairy Co
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South Main
Jones Streets
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