Three octogenarian senators and potential moves in Washington
National Capital notes two longtime senators William Pinckney Whyte of Maryland and Alabama peers Pettus Morgan remain vigorous in their eighties as John Sharp Williams considers a Virginia professorship. The piece also speculates on Williams possibly becoming House speaker if Democrats gain a majority while Joseph Cannon would shift to minority leader, promising lively parliamentary dynamics.
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Washington
United States Senate
William Pinckney Whyte
Maryland
Pettus and Morgan
Alabama
Mr. Morgan
Senate Chamber
Senate
Allison
Iowa
Teller
Colorado
Morgan
Whyte
Interior
Arthur
John A. Logan
Roscoe Conkling
John J. Ingalls
James G. Blaine
George Frisbie Hoar
William Wisdom
Davis
West Virginia
Cockrell
Missouri
Garland
Vorhees
Zeb Vance
Hill and Brown
Georgia
Bayard
Delaware
Lamar
Mississippi
West
Hampton
South Carolina
John Sharp Williams
University of Virginia
Williams
United States
House
House of Representatives
Cannon
Uncle Joe
Expressions of Enthusiasm for Bryan in 1908 Speculation
Political circles buzz over William Jennings Bryan as a potential 1908 Democratic candidate. The piece notes Bryan’s congressional service in the 1890s, strong bonds with Roosevelt, and a hypothetical Republican showdown that hinges on personal popularity and shared economic principles.
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Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Congress
Washington
Hearst
Roosevelt
Maryland's Grand Old Man Senator Whyte Recalled
Maryland's Senator Whyte, dubbed the Grand Old Man, reflects on a long career dating to 1867. He recalls serving as both Virginia and Georgia senator during reconstruction and notes a life of outdoor health at his Gunpowder river estate the Roost. The new senator will serve about 18 months before Maryland elects a successor.
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Maryland
Senator Whyte
Gunpowder River
Senate
Virginia
Georgia
Convicts Revolt Ends in Mass Casualties at Angola Camp
Four convicts and two guards die in a failed escape attempt at Angola Louisiana state convict farm. Captain J W Block foreman of the sawmill plus three convicts are killed after guard Gibson is shot. A trusty named Deleth fires on the inmates as they flee.
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Angola
Natchez
Miss
J. W. Block
Jim Singleton
Byrd
Dutch
J. W. Gibson
New Orleans
Block
Singleton
Gibson
Deleth
J. T.ogden
California Attorney General to Fight Fire Insurance Evaders
Deputy Attorney General George A. Sturtevant traveled to San Francisco to begin the state effort against fire insurance companies failing to comply with the law. He met with Insurance Commissioner Myron Wolf, pledging to pursue actions protecting insured traders and small loss claimants. They will cooperate with merchants and policy holders groups to compel proper settlements.
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California
George A. Sturtevant
San Francisco
Myron Wolf
Mr. Sturtevant
Wolf
Sturtevant
Merchants’ Exchange
Burlington Railroad Finishes Positive Block System
Officials announce completion of the positive block system over all main lines totaling about four thousand miles. The final sections work covered Kansas City to Council Bluffs and lines west of the Missouri River. The system is said to make train collisions almost impossible.
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Burlington Railroad
Burlington Railway
Kansas City
Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Embassy Status Seen Popular in Constantinople Change
President Roosevelt appointed John G. A. Leishman as ambassador to Turkey after elevating the American legation at Constantinople to an embassy. The move pleases American missionaries and merchants who expect increased influence and easier settlements with the porte. Turks opposed the change due to extra costs.
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Constantinople
Roosevelt
John G. A. Leishman
United States
Turkey
Large Revenue Receipts Claims San Francisco Recovery
United States Internal Revenue Collector Lynch reports that the earthquake and fire in San Francisco did not hinder California industry. He cites the June 1 to June 16 receipts as 182 100 dollars, up from 171 056 dollars a year earlier, a gain of 11 043 dollars or six percent.
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United States
Internal Revenue
Lynch
San Francisco
California
Internal Revenue Office
Remembered His Bucket in Puget Sound War Tale
In 1856 Seattle settlers clashed with Nesqually chief Leschi's faction over valley farms and a forced reservation. A February encounter near Yelm Prairie saw four armed Indians seize an express rider, but one recognized him, recalling a bucket incident in Olympia that earned him a warning and spared his life.
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Seattle
Puget ‘Sound
Leschi
Puget Sound
A. J. Baldwin
Olympia
Yelm Prairie
Jack Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin
Yelm
Red Man
House Furnishing Advice From Prairie Farmer
The article advises neutral wall colors with small patterns for carpets and warns against bold papers. It recommends gray or dull red building papers as wall coverings, harmonized woodwork, avoiding heavy graining, and avoiding white paint for cost reasons. It suggests dull black with brass hardware, simple furniture, and tasteful half tone illustrations over pretentious art.
Antagonistic Metals in Aluminum and Lead Study
A chemistry note explains that aluminum and lead do not alloy. They alloy during melting but separate into distinct layers as they cool.
Open Letters Mark Thematic Edge Of Closed Incidents
A remark suggests that every closed incident leaves several open letters or unresolved questions, hinting at ongoing inquiries or lingering ambiguities despite formal closure.
Artistic Candle Shades Crafted To Order
Three dainty candle shades were recently made to order by an artist. White crape paper tinted to crab apple blossoms covers the lower ruffie and a wreath on the upper rim adds a delicate floral accent with colored buds matching the flowers.
No Increase
A brief comic exchange shows a speaker insisting a caller not contact his daughter, denying requests to call, and noting a prior seven nights a week visitation. The line reflects a humorous misunderstanding in a period humor snippet from Tit-Bits.
Bathing Suit Controversy Spars with Maude
Snippet notes a Cleveland Leader quote about Maude showing short bathing suit skirts. The remark labels her bow legs and arch look, reflecting fashionable commentary on swimwear and public perception.
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Maude
Cleveland Leader
Notes on Cotton Growing Across Regions
The Laguna region in Mexico yields about 70 000 bales of cotton this year with Mexico needing 80 000 bales from the United States in 1906. A weevil resistant short season cotton named Pachon is being sampled for Guatemala. Turkey plans to buy 2200 pounds of American and Egyptian seed to improve local cotton quality in Adana Aidin and Salonika. Nigerian raw cotton exports fell from 285 639 pounds in 1904 to 96 306 pounds in 1905 with expectations of recovery as new plantations begin. Additional shipments from northern Nigeria are reported.
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Laguna
Mexico
United States
Guatemala
London
Retalhulen
Turkey
Adana
Aidin
Salonika
Levant Herald
Nigeria
Nigeria Protectorate
Good Test of the Dog Suburbanite Dialogue
A suburban scene unfolds as a visitor meets a welcoming dog owner. The owner notes the watchdog was just bought this morning, inviting the visitor to test the animal and gauge its bite. The exchange centers on curiosity about the dog’s behavior.
Awful Affair Ends With No Payout in Court
A judge remarks on a marriage entered for money, noting the claim failed and the husband did not receive funds. The exchange underscores the dramatic, morally charged scene of the case.
The Doctor's Wife Endorses Grape-Nuts Food for All Ages
A nurse testifies to Grape-Nuts being delicate on the palate and adaptable to all ages. She recommends soaking, mixing with milk, and a fruit flavored breakfast option. Her husband the physician uses it for patients, and a 10 day trial is suggested for stomach trouble or nervous exhaustion.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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