Cocktail rumors surround Harris and Fairbanks era
The piece recalls rumors about a cocktail served to Governor Harris and Vice President Fairbanks during a banquet for President Roosevelt. It claims Fairbanks drank none, while others assign responsibility to Roosevelt or a neighbor woman. The article links the controversy to political fortunes and mentions embezzlement reports and a Republican league in Cincinnati.
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Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Harris
Hau
Stamina
Republican League
Coney Island
Cincinnati
Fairbanke
Financial defict and political attacks ricochet in reform era
The treasury shows a deficit for the fiscal year of 69 005261 against a surplus of 86046 042, while Republicans claim no panic and deny prior claims. The column mocks trusts and political maneuvering, cites Kellogg and Wood, notes divorce disclosures, Denver convention room needs, and Japanines withdrawing children to private schools, with rail and steel wage-cut debates framing a broader GOP critique.
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Washington
Taft Leaves Office After Twenty Two Years In Government
A fragmented, garbled note reflects on William H. Taft ending his long tenure in public service after twenty two years. It mentions politics and odd alliances, including a reference to former Governor Herrick and Taft, with uncertain context and wording.
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Eife
William H. Taft
Herrick
William JH
Sane or Insane Independence Day Celebration Urged
A reflection on July Fourth conduct urges a sane holiday with minimized danger from firecrackers and weapons. It cautions against excessive displays and calls for restraint to prevent injuries and loss of life, while honoring the blessings from forefathers and avoiding reckless actions.
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Marlon
Monster Goria Unearthed In Central Sangba Frontier
French official Eugene Bronneaux reports a newly observed giant gorfline. The specimen stood 7 feet 6 inches tall, 4 feet wide at the shoulders, weighed 720 pounds, with a six-pound dismembered hand. Eight native soldiers dragged the carcass to Queasou, where it was skinned and buried. Local lore notes ferocious ant mole attacks on caravans. the creature appears distinct from known species with dense black hair on shoulders and thighs and a bare chest.
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Eugene Bronneaux
Queasou
Sangba
Lonant
Sanger
Speech that boost Bryan changes the Democratic race
Lincoln Neb July 1 report from Chicago details a sweltering Democratic convention night in 1896 where “Silver Dick” Blond seemed the likely nominee but William Jennings Bryan captured the moment with a thunderous address. The hall roared as Bryan rose from obscurity to leading the party, while old guard Davis watched with a scornful smile.
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Lincoln
Neb
Chicago
Washington
Nebraska
Evfe
Wiliam Jeans Bryan
Democracy
Davis
New York
Lin
Famine in Japan Drives Mass Migration and Hardship
Reports from Tokyo describe a severe famine in rural Japan with half a million people affected. Observers recount desperation: parents selling children, child offered for a dollar, buyers paying fractions as families travel to Hokkaido for work. Emigration to other provinces increases as people hide assets and endure starvation amid scarce food.
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Japan
Tokio
Taya
Hokkaido
Bryan and the Nebraska Cyclone A Political Life
A retrospective on William Jennings Bryan, detailing his rise from Milpols to Nebraska, his 1896 campaign tour and editorial influence, and his evolution into a more conciliatory, nation spanning leader. The piece traces his role in the 1904 convention, his magazine The Commoner, and his later stance on imperialism, bi metalism, and party unity.
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Ena Hiand
Bryan
Milpols
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Congress
Bate
Tegan
Madteon
Carmen
Tammany Hall
Roosevelt
Alien B. Parker
Bryn
Parker
Tokio
Maolla
Bombay
Cairo
Jerusalem
St. Petersburg
England
New York
Wich
Daniel
Virginia
Hla
Ile Enenghi
Thia
Ingenious Swindle Hits Paris Chemists
About two hundred chemists in Paris were duped by a clever fraud. A mystery man handed a prescription for a special ingredient claimed to be available only at a wholesale depot. Chemists paid 12 francs for bottles of the substance, but the items did not contain the promised ingredient, and some sold colored water to others. Police seek two men and accomplices who visited the shop and traced the scheme.
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Paris
Choi
Toiv
Soo
Parte
Chemiaty
Barrels of Money Gift to Royal Couple in Sweden
A fragment describes a groom Prince Wilhelm of Sweden receiving 2,600,000 rubles from a grand duchess via 26 ships carrying 100,000 ruble gold barrels. The royal tutor will recast the gold into Swedish currency at no charge, funding their royal household. The grand duchess keeps income from Russian estates for needs and plans a private money house near Argonaut.
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Mart Pautowan
Inasla
Wilhelm
Sweden
Bt Pexlernburg
Russia
Boney
Argonaut
Remarkable Surgery Grafts Thyroid From Father to Child
A historical report describes a dramatic medical operation in which thyroid tissue from the father was grafted to the child during a transplant procedure. The surgery, performed by Dr. Cart Gerre at a Berlin hospital, involved transferring tissue from the throat region to the child's thyroid area, aiming to restore function.
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Vinny
Berlin
Cart Gerre
Orgues
Sunday Schedule for Marion to Columbus Cars
Sunday schedule lists first car from Marion at 6 a.m followed by hourly departures. Last car to Delaware from Columbus departs at 8:40 p.m. Details on the final connections and exact times are partially unreadable.
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Marion
Columbus P. m
Delaware
Columbus
Prominent Mineral Water Health Expo at West Baden
A historic notice promotes a health stay at the Country Club Hotel West Baden Springs Indiana with American Plan rates from 2.60 to 4.00 per day Private baths and a special weekly Baton. It claims water cures kidney liver stomach ailments constipation and nervousness offering six gallons of mineral water by mail with medical advice for those unable to travel.
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Country Club
West Baden Springs
Indiana
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