Indicted perjury mill at Cantrill court spurs editorial view
The Journal scolds the Cantrill court for alleged perjury in Kentucky and questions the integrity of Tammany leaders. It notes the Canal Commission's Panama route debate, calls for a Voorhees bust funding, and praises Indiana figures like Senator Fairbanks for plans to improve Washington with major public building and decorative work.
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Canal Commission
Panama
Morgan
Senator Fairbanks Leads Plan for Capital Improvements
The country applauds the choice of Senator Fairbanks to outline the necessary capital improvements, highlighting his broad and progressive views on the subject and the duty placed upon him to shape the project.
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Fairbanks
Sugar tariff conflict intensifies world beet sugar bloom
A global sugar dispute swirls around tariffs and export bounties. European beet sugar growth depresses cane sugar profits while Britain defends low prices via bounty. US discusses countervailing duties as Congress weighs protections for cane producers amid shrinking world markets.
Germans and German Americans and Prince Henry reception
The German Americans of New York prepare for Prince Henry and his suite with pride yet are urged to play a secondary role to emphasize an American led event. The Emperor’s stance on German Americans is cited, noting he does not recognize that designation and prefers loyalty to the United States over ancestral ties. The piece suggests Prince Henry may be advised not to be lionized by German Americans and hints at the Emperor’s views being shared with his brother.
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Journal Newspaper Company
Indianapolis
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New York
Prince Henry
Germany
America
Emperors visit seen as international matter not race conflict
The article urges German-Americans to act as Americans during the prince’s New York reception. It warns that German-American societies attempting to seize a larger role could provoke a polite rebuff. The piece cautions against turning the emperor’s visit into an interracial incident.
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New York
Geary act renewal risk amid China treaty constraints
The article discusses the difficulty of a second settlement of the Chinese immigration question. Reenacting the Geary law would breach a ten year treaty with China set to expire Dec 7, 194. Officials warn that violating the treaty could provoke retaliation, jeopardizing trade and national honor.
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United States
United States Senate
Washington
Hay
The Humorists Collide Across City Papers
A collage of humorous vignettes from papers in Philadelphia Boston Detroit Washington Chicago includes exchanges about charm at a door, a wedding plan with three ceremonies, a doctor’s originality, and a Chicago Post gag about collectors. The bits showcase social wit and light banter in early 20th century press.
Nicaragua Canal Route Favored by American Interest
A letter to the editor argues for the Nicaragua canal as the best path for U S interests noting shorter Atlantic port distances to Pacific routes, advantages to Gulf ports, and a perpetual trade subsidy worth far more than the canal cost. It asserts that American benefit outweighs first costs and criticizes alternatives.
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Indianapolis Journal
Nicaragua
Nicaragua Canal
America
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New York
Florida
Caribbean
United States
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United Steel
Mata City
Canal routes and US sentiment favor Nicaragua over Panama
Isham Sedgwick argues against Panama route in favor of Nicaragua, warning about delay and financial bait. He contends the canal will boost Nicaragua’s status and welcomes American settlers, asserting long term benefits justify Nicaragua’s choice despite higher initial costs. He cites national interest, presses for reconsideration of canal politics, and criticizes the Panama Canal Company.
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Cummins On Corporations Inauguration Address
Des Moines Iowa January 16 Governor A B Cummins delivered his inaugural address before about five thousand attendees in the auditorium. He urged limiting corporate over capitalization, supported association under established forms, and argued for national action to regulate industrial trusts. He pressed that capital stock be fully paid in money before corporations may transact nationwide business.
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A. B. Cummins
Cummins
United States
Mystery surrounds Isabel D Adjuria in Sage suit
New York report outlines a $75,000 suit by Isabel D Adjuria claiming June agreement with Russell Sage. She sought Mount Vernon and New York properties valued at 5 6 and 50 000 dollars, in exchange for dropping a $100,000 damages case. Sage denies knowledge, calls women brokers’ officers nuisances, suspects blackmail and adventuresses, and dismisses the matter as trivial.
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Isabel D'Adjuria
Russell Sage
Wall-street
Mount Vernon
A. H. Hummel
Mr. Sage
State Pure-food Commission prosecutes Chicago retailers
Adulterated vinegar flavoring extracts and imitation butter found in markets prompt the Illinois Pure-food Commission to file civil actions against thirty-two dealers before a justice of the peace. Twenty cases target impure vinegar, six oleomargarine law violations, six flavoring extracts. Inspectors bought samples, then submitted them for analysis by State Chemist A. E. Eaton. Most impure vinegar comes from St. Louis labeled Pure cider vinegar but is a low wine article.
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Chicago
State Pure-food Commission
R. M. Patterson
A. E. Eaton
St. Louis
Go Way Back Memphis Critics Urge Retire From Spotlight
A Memphis Commercial Appeal column mocks political fringe figures from a past era, arguing they should seize the moment while voices last and depart as the nation regains normal sanity, predicting their time is ending and they will fade into obscurity.
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Memphis
Dem
Policemen Have Rights. Brooklyn Eagle satire
The Arizonagent intends to “clean out” Tiburon if unchallenged, but the piece argues against foreign fire-eaters entering U S territory to attack natives. It warns Mexico’s consent should be sought and likens such aggression to an Apache or Manhattan police invasion.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Arizonagent
Tiburon
Mexico
Manhattan Police
Bryan Praises Governor Shaw as Treasury Secretary Prospect
The Butte Inter-Mountain notes W. J. Bryan has criticized Governor Shaw but asserts Shaw’s financial views are sound and he would make an excellent secretary of the treasury.
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W. J. Bryan
Shaw
Treasury
How South Americans Fight War Notes by Edwin Emerson
Edwin Emerson recalls Uribe Uribe and Colombian insurgents in Venezuela and Guajira battles. He describes battlefield horrors, scant medical care, ragged troops, deserters, and native tribes as the army marches toward Sinamaia with machetes, muskets, and famine shadows.
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Collier's Weekly
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Chile
South America
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Guajira
Uribe- Uribe
Uribe-Uribe
Guafira
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Good Road Material Sparks Southern Road Building Interest
Georgia faces a booming road program with the Southern Railway good roads tour inspiring progress. Charles Rollin Keyes proposes burnt clay as a viable substitute for gravel and crushed stone, detailing a simple method of burning roadside clay to produce durable highway material. Burnt gumbo, when properly prepared, can rival traditional aggregates and expand practical options for local road improvement efforts.
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Southern Railway
Georgia
Charles Rollin Keyes
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Burnt gumbo road praised as ideal for speedways
A writer advocates ballasting with burnt clay to create a durable highway system akin to France's famed roads. The burnt gumbo surface is non mud, hard, smooth, dust free, and unattractive to vegetation. It suits bicycles, autos, carriages, and wagons, offering pleasing red highways against green landscapes. The author urges experimentation and gradual adoption.
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Divorce Denied Sparks Talk Over Frances Burnett Affairs
Washington letter notes Frances Hodgson Burnett seeks divorce from Stephen Townsend, her second husband. The Philadelphia Times recalls her life with Dr. L M Burnett, Townsend’s dubious role as collaborator and “literary adviser,” and the circles’ mixed feelings about his influence on her, with gossip tracing back to 1897.
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Industrial Future and Trusts Under Reassessment
A New York financier warns that the coming year may favor reorganizations over new ventures amid rapid industrial concentration. He notes both legitimate and overcapitalized trusts, urges investors to descend from inflated prophesies, and argues overcapitalization harms more than it helps while aiding some productive gains.
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New York
Berms
Stock dealings of New York leaders before and after office
The New York World reports that before becoming mayor Seth Low disposed of all his stock holdings as an investment in every bank and trust company the city banks with. After taking office mayor Robert Van Wyck accepted ground floor stock in the fee monopoly yielding daily dividends of significant amount through alleged corrupt municipal favoritism against the public interests.
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New York World
New York
Seth Low
Robert van Wyck
Bryan appeals to Democrats amid alleged principle conflict
The Buffalo Express notes Mr. Bryan urges Democrats to uphold principles while accusing him of inconsistency for years of abusing Gold Democrats who refused to sacrifice their principles to partisanship.
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Bryan
Montague Lessier Defeats Belmont in NY Seventh District
New York congressman elect Montague Lessier, a 33 year old lawyer from New York City, rose from relative obscurity to defeat millionaire Perry Belmont in the seventh district race. Described as energetic, independent, and candid, Lessier won support from Republicans and notable club circles, with President Roosevelt among early congratulate rs. He faces Washington with calm resolve and maintains a disciplined public persona.
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Montague Lessier
Perry Belmont
Ike Byron
Lessier
Montague Leesier
Lessler
Young
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Debate Over Punishing Fear in War Officers
Army and Navy Journal discusses the Turkish sultan's exile decree against officers who fled during an earthquake. It contrasts discipline with prudence, citing Napoleon and a French officer who defend displays of fear as sometimes prudent, warn of the danger of panic, and question condemning momentary fright as cowardice.
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