Taft tale of Philippines dull to dramatize
The report notes Taft's Philippines speech was too dull to dramatize and too long to read. Unfortunate senators who heard it will be the only persons to know its content. Partisanship yields to sympathy for Mr and Mrs Roosevelt over their son's illness. well wishes for his recovery.
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South American delegates deem Pan American conference barren
The South American delegates to the Pan American conference disagree with Secretary Hay's views. Some publicly state that the conference produced no meaningful results, a stance held as strictly true by them.
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Hay
Republican leaders vow concessions after tariff stalemate
When told that no Cuban tariff concessions and no more official pie would be offered, House leaders promised concessions. The remark reflects posturing amid tariff talks and budget pressures within the party.
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Republican House
Senator Hanna Faces Foraker Fight and New Duties
Senator Hanna also grapples with a fresh political clash at stake alongside his ongoing battle with Foraker and a newly engaged daughter amid occasional gout symptoms.
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Foraker
Hanna
Secretary Hay Conveys Stance on Manchuria to Russian Minister
A Washington news note claims Secretary Hay stated plainly to the Russian Minister the United States' attitude toward Russia's grab in Manchuria. If true, the Russian Minister has a scoop on our own people.
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Washingtons
Hay
Manchuria
German born citizens show cooler reception to Prince Henry
If our observations are correct, enthusiasm among German born citizens is lower than among other classes toward Prince Henry. Perhaps this stems from their good memories.
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Plutocratic Millick Lacks Noble Titles Distinction
The passage notes no titles of nobility exist to separate plutocrats from ordinary men, highlighting a perceived equality in status despite wealth. It emphasizes a social critique of class distinctions and the arbiters of privilege.
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Lewis Nixon Takes Tammany Helm in Reform Drive
Lewis Nixon becomes Tammany leader and declares one term of reform will suffice to reshape New York politics. He projects a lasting impact from a single term and signals confidence in his governance approach.
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Tammany
House approves broad appropriation bill with hundreds more offices
The House passed the appropriation bill for the next fiscal year proposing nearly five hundred additional office-holders and salary raises for some incumbents. The piece hints at voter desire to elect another Republican Congress, but the author doubts that outcome.
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Court adjourns as Neely case awaits verdict
The government finished its case against Neely and the court adjourned for a week to let his counsel review the documentary evidence. A verdict may come sometime in the current generation.
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Neely
G A R Pushes Inquiry Into Pension Commissioner Evans
The G A R signals it is a Congressional year and calls for a Heures committee investigation into Pension Commissioner Evans, urging oversight and accountability amid ongoing political scrutiny.
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Evans
Princess Alice Roosevelt to Attend King Howard Coronation
Despite protests and parliamentary debates, Princess Alice Roosevelt is slated to attend King Howard's coronation. The event is expected to please plain people of the country, who may show their approval at the polls.
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Senatorial Muddlers Aim to Shape Isthmian Canal Vote
Unclear political maneuvering continues as lawmakers debate the Isthmian canal issue. Campaigns press for clarity while public sentiment appears divided amid ongoing parliamentary efforts and strategizing.
Mines and Mining boom eyed by Idaho prospector Robert Bell
Robert Bell, Idaho mining man, reports rich rhyolite porphyry and tuff belts across Lemhi and Custer counties with promising districts such as Carman Creek, Deep Creek, Silver Creek in Lemhi and Stanley basin, Jordan Creek and Camas Creek in Custer. He notes Salmon river railway progress to Mackay where White Knob Copper builds a 600 ton smelter to May. Mackay population grows. Short Line engineers advance toward Challis Thunder Mountain. Lucky Boy mine at Custer runs 75 men with new wet crushing and cyaniding saving 88 percent silver and 97 percent gold at $2 per ton. Hartford Mining near Lucky Boy ships ore worth about $300 per ton.
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Hartford Mining Company
Justice probes in Alaska judge case drew star chamber critique
Critics argue the Department of Justice kept the Noyes investigation of a U S Court judge in Alaska opaque, limiting public access to documents and hearings. Supporters say confidentiality protected ongoing proceedings and sources. The dispute centers on transparency versus process safeguards.
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England Identifies Crooked Arms Contractors Worldwide
England exposes enough corruption to show swindling army contractors are not monopolized by the United States, signaling a broader reach of malfeasance across nations and firms.
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United States
Thunder Mountain Dust Saying Emerges In Many Places
A phrase heard in numerous locales references a hard travel or harsh conditions. The saying captures a rugged, frontier atmosphere and is associated with regional speech and folk expression.
Boundary survey boosts US Canada line precision work
The US Geological Survey and Coast and Geodetic Survey have redetermined the 49th parallel from the Rockies to the Pacific. Difficult mountain terrain and obsolete monuments complicate the task as commissions push for a final, internationally accepted boundary verdict.
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United States
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Pacific Ocean
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Forty-Ninth Parallel
Washington Exchange
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Cascades
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Curious English bequest plan tests crown law powers
A London case highlights corporate use to evade confiscation of bequests for propagation of secular or freethinking doctrines. The Seotlar society limited allegedly can receive such bequests under its charter, challenging centuries of royal control. A titled Englishman engaged to an American heiress is noted in passing.
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Seotlar Society (Limited
Manicuring tips and nail care guidance from period sources
The article offers nail care advice including strengthening fragile nails with wax and alum, using almond oil for brittleness, removing white spots with pitch and oil, and softening hands by a warm soapy soak before shaping. It lists tools for manicure and stresses push back of scarf skin and avoiding unnecessary cutting of cuticles. It also notes the wrecking and sale of exposition buildings in Chicago and memorial plans for the New York state building and the Albright Art Gallery in Buffalo.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Chicago
New York
Fstate
Albright Art Gallery
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