Plans to merge 250000 troops into a national army
The War Department unveils a plan to amalgamate 200000 regular and national guard troops into a unified army under the President. Assistant Secretary Oliver says state militia will be absorbed as regular units, forming eight corps with the East Department as the first. An army of 250000 could be fielded quickly, with mixed training levels.
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War Department
National Guard
United States
Oliver
New England
New York
Department of the East
Bryan on the Platform Critiques Republican Aims
William J. Bryan denounces the Republican platform as a silent repudiation of Rooseveltian principles in the Commoner. He praises Roosevelt while criticizing trusts currency and the negro question as misaligned with the president and party. A second piece argues for a sympathetic approach to anarchists, citing poverty and police brutality as factors.
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William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Congress
Great Northern orders 60 000 tons steel rails for 425 miles
The Great Northern has placed an order for 60 000 tons of steel rails covering about 425 miles of track. Western transcontinental lines threaten to abandon oriental business to avoid publishing rate data ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission. J P Morgan & Co will meet Erie bond interest so earnings can fund track improvements. Pennsylvania Railroad plans further workforce cuts aiming for 25 000 by May 1 with wage reductions after next month.
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Great Northern
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. P. Morgan & Co
Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad
State funds bolster pupil aid as June divide tops records
The June semi annual appointment of the school income fund totals 359,708.70 dollars for 146,223 pupils, 2.46 per student, the largest distribution yet. The state Threshers’ association held in Huron with 200 present and a push for grain grower legislation. Springfield’s historic flag, gifted to the state normal school, marked 1872 origins. Government allotment work accelerates in Tripp county to open Rosebud land to settlement. Roosevelt ends special prairie chicken privileges on reservations. Beresford forms a farmers elevator with 10,000 dollars capital. Deadwood editor Freeman Knowles case appeals follow Sioux Falls visit. State warrants reduced to under 100,000 with no bonded debt. Magruder’s western Sully county farm advances push investment beyond 40,000. Huron fire department pockets 135 dollars at state Pierre tournament.
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State Land Department
Fourth of July Firecracker Advice From Youth's Companion
A pastoral poem describes a garden celebration as fireworks bloom in a safe mood. A youth’s magazine urges adults to teach restraint and warns against dangerous toys like cannon crackers and clay torpedoes. It outlines first aid steps for wounds and stresses medical care to prevent tetanus.
Dangers of the Day in New England Independence Celebrations
The piece discusses dangers of noisy Independence Day celebrations and repeated calls to end gunpowder displays. It notes attempts by lawmakers to curb the practice and the struggle to replace long standing customs with safer observances.
Benjamin Harrison’s Advantage in the Declaration Scene
In a late years viewing at Faneuil Hall John Adams recalled Trumbull’s Declaration of Independence. Harrison joked to Gerry that during signing he would be heavy enough to fall and die on the rope while Gerry would hang and kick for an hour.
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Benjamin Harrison
John Adams
Faneuil Hall
Trumbull
Elbridge Gerry
Gerry
Harrison
Keep the Flag Flying Keeps Public Buildings in Every County
Ohio Senator Hanna urges funding for public buildings in every county and town to keep the flag before the people. He argues the cost yields long term patriotism lessons for youth as they grow up, praising the symbol’s influence.
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Senator Hanna
Ohio
New_ York Tribune
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State Normal School
Springfield
John L. Turner
Old Territory
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John H. Scriven
Governent
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Sioux Falls
Robert C. Hayes
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Deadwood Lantern
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Sully County
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