Settle It In May Almanac Prediction From Ep Avery
The Silver Messenger notes an 1904 forecast by a noted astrologer predicting labor capital conflict after Roosevelt’s defeat, riots and arson in major cities, rising alcoholism and immorality, disasters in Europe and Asia, a British government exit, and several royal and imperial calamities including mass killings and navy disasters.
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America
Roosevelt
France
Fions
Russia
England
Kruger
Japan
China
Corea
Europe
St. Louis
New York
Paris
Kansas Senator Burton Will Not Resume Seat
In Washington Senator Burton of Kansas announced he would not resume his Senate seat until he completes his jail sentence. Representative Bourke Cochran created a sensation in Congress last Saturday with a brilliant speech opposing the President’s usurpations of legislative power. The President is said to plan noting Cochran alongside Senator Jarmack whom he warned he would see before granting any favors.
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Burton
Kansas
Washington
Bourke Cochran
Congress
Jarmack
Williams urged for St Louis convention chair
A Democratic booster touts John Sharp Williams as a likely convention chairman in St Louis. An enthusiastic Democrat predicts party unity before November elections with a rallying cry that supporters will rally to the standard, whatever the weather.
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John Sharp Williams
Congress
St. Louis
Hearst Backers Disappointed In Kansas Delegation
The Wichita convention did not endorse Hearst despite praise for his labors. Kansas sent a twenty delegate delegation to Congress, but only six Hearst men won seats, reflecting a disappointing outcome for his supporters.
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Hearst
Kansas
Wichita
Monument Fountain Honors 400,000 Horses in South Africa War
A drinking fountain monument at Burstow England bears an inscription praising the mute fidelity of 400,000 horses killed or wounded serving their masters in the South African war. The stark memorial prompts reflection on the cost of war and animal sacrifice.
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Burstow
England
Scandal Debate Spars With McKinley Era Graft
Readers hear calls to let the people decide as a sweeping capital scandal emerges. Two officials are implicated in a school scandal while the Pullman company says postal cars cost about 5000 dollars each, yet the current administration paid over 6000 dollars yearly in rent per car. The source hints at undisclosed profits from the arrangement.
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Pullman Company
McKinley
Roosevelt
General Miles Speech Provokes White House Critique
Friends of Lieutenant General Miles argue the White House has not reprimanded him for a Chicago speech deemed patriotic but deserving punishment. The piece questions whether the president is neglecting his duty.
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Miles
White House
Chicago
Congressmen Vindicated by McCall Report Surprise
Several Congressmen who hastened to plead guilty to Bristow charges feel chagrined as they read the McCall report and learn they are entirely innocent.
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Bristow
McCall
Republican statesmen seek Bristow as ambassador pick
Republican leaders push to appoint General Bristow ambassador to Morocco Mongolia or even the moon before next winter. The move aims to place a trusted military official in key posts amid diplomatic discussions and spaceflight interests.
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General Bristow
Morocco
Mongolia
Moon
Politicians and railroads mix in comical recall
Congressman Baker of New York pushes to attach rail reimbursements to appropriation bills claiming deadheading costs for the President. Republicans bristle at the idea while Maryland voters in the Sixth District seek relief by unconventional remedies as two candidates with similar sounding names emerge amid political satire.
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Congressman Baker
New York
Mr. Baker
Sixth Congressional District
Maryland
Minnesota Powers Upheld in Northern Securities Decision
The ruling supports Minnesota's authority to enforce its own laws, signaling strong democratic doctrine and reinforcing state power. The decision is framed as upholding state sovereignty against federal or external overreach.
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Northern Securities
Minnsota
Population to rise by four million yearly estimate
Census Bureau projection shows population growing by four million annually even with strict limits on wives enforced by President Joseph Smith. The statement blends demographic forecast with a fictional political scenario and mentions the religious leader. (Note: as an OCR-sanitized fragment, exact dates and places are unavailable.)
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Census Bureau
Presiden
Joseph Smith
British Colonel Younghusband Teaches Tibetans Civilization
British Colonel Younghusband is portrayed as actively teaching Tibetans civilization and Christianity, using a machine gun as part of his described efforts. The account frames the colonel’s mission as spreading Western religion and modernization.
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Younghusband
Lem Ell Quigg on Republican Platform Debate
Lem Ell Quigg will have strong remarks about the Republican national platform, likely ready with a ready reply carried in his pocket.
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Lem Ell Quigg
Congress members deny guilt in postal scandal
Lawmakers claim innocence and clean consciences while Bur ton backs their stance. Machen Beavers and other convicted or indicted figures express self approved judgment, asserting no offense.
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Congress
Burton
Machen
Beavers
Value of Domestic Animals in the United States
The American Agriculturalist reports that the average city man misjudges farm animal prices a year prior. Cows for milk drop about 5 by the figures, other cattle 12 lower, hogs about 9 lower, sheep 7 lower, while horses rise 6. Despite autos, horses remain vital to farming. The total value of domestic animals declines about 3 percent, a net $120,000,000, proving agriculture remains America’s largest industry.
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United States
Cleveland
American Agriculturalist
Perpetual Passenger
A British coast woman gains a living through a ship line pass given for service. She uses it to travel from Hakodate to the Mersey, living aboard Peninsular and Oriental steamers, visiting odd harbors, and becoming a perpetual globe trotter while the pass funds her travels.
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England
Mersey
Liverpool
Hakodate
Japan
Squire Smith Cleared A Dignified Cussing Defense
In Kiowa county Kansas a man charged with assault admitted the crime and claimed justification since the complaining witness hurled vile names. The inquiry discharged the prisoner stating a man who cusses another deserves to be licked. This Sioux City Journal report reflects a local township court handling.
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Kansas
Squire Smith
Harrison Township
Kiowa County
Kansas City Journal
Japs Are Fighters and Samurai Code Guides War
The piece explains Bushido shaping Japanese soldiers from childhood, promoting courage, loyalty, and self sacrifice. It notes officer promotion openness vs hereditary lines, samurai training from youth, and examples of extreme honor including respect for the sword and readiness to die to avoid shame.
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Ja Frew
Brooklyn Eagle
England
Japan
Wild Life Observation and the Challenge of Seeing Truth
A compact reflection on accurate perception in nature study from John Burroughs and a critique of anthropomorphism. The piece argues observers must report facts without preconceptions, noting how city folk often misread wildlife motives and how anthropomorphism clouds understanding. It references a Philadelphia Ledger quip about a lost umbrella.
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John Burroughs
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