Who Sets the Price on Our Exports in a World Debt System
An analysis arguing that London and European creditors, led by the Rothschilds, fix prices for American exports through international credit norms. It contends that America pays for its trade with interest rather than cash, tying debt to gold and asserting the need for an independent system free of foreign financial control.
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England
Chicago
New York
New York Board of Trade
London
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Omaha
Boggtown
Rothschilds
Europe
United States
Rothschild
Russia
Republican Party
Collis P Huntington the Wealth and Vanity
A derisive portrait mocks railroad magnate Collis P Huntington claiming he never gambles or hunts and mocks his wealth. It jokes his dice are loaded and he would back only sure things while implying his life lacks genuine fun as he nears old age and death.
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Collis P. Huntington
Collis
Bryan and McKinley tipped to carry Nebraska vote
BAVAN OF M'KINLEY denounces the middle roid faction in Nebraska. He claims the Grand Island state convention demoralized the reformers, with Republican money and leadership exposed. He predicts voters will choose Bryan over McKinley and dismisses the malcontents.
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Nebraska
Grand Island
Fesular Party
Bryan
McKinley
Goredox lampoons, shifts on McKinley support
The piece notes that papers once mocking Carl Schurz over free silver now praise his backsliding, and that outlets who derided Senator Hoar as an imbecile later hail him as conservative. The shift follows Hoar’s recent comment supporting McKinley for president after previously criticizing his Philippines policy.
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Carl Schurz
Statesman
Senator Hoar
McKinley
Philippines
American Republic
Wm. McKinley
Addressing Ear Deformities in Children
The article discusses early childhood prevention of ear disfigurement through simple devices. It suggests a broad elastic strap worn from the back of the head across the ears to the brow to pull ears inward, usable at night or briefly during the day. An ear cap invention is also described to encourage ears to stay close to the head. Muslin babies caps of past years are noted as preventive.
Co Education at Low Bh in Manila Trials for Change
A Manila report notes far more male pupils than female in public schools, reflecting a belief that education benefits boys more than girls. Officials plan compulsory attendance to narrow the gender gap before the next term.
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Manila
Hoarded Skeletons and Dark Houses Stir London Tales
The piece recalls eerie discoveries such as three skeletons found inside a wall during repairs at a Westminster house, with skulls battered as if by a tool, implying past crimes. It also cites a Ratcliff Highway opium den where a Chinaman looted victims, then disposed of evidence by dropping them into a cellar hole above a running stream, until he was caught.
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England
Westminster
Wandaworth
Ratcliff Highway
Preparing for the fruit season and canning tips
An old household note advises housewives to stock up as berries are abundant and fruits will soon be plentiful. It recommends buying sugar in large bags, keeping utensils ready, washing and drying every jar, and scalding before use. It lists tools like a sharp paring knife, paraffin, strainers, and canning kettles, and notes avoid tin and iron vessels while praising cleaned brass despite cost.
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Washington Star
Corks Deal Marks Bold Brewing Purchase
A major brewing firm has closed a deal to buy about 480000 pounds of corks for 90000 pounds. In two years the buyer will deliver over 100000000 corks, a record bulk. The corks weigh 480000 pounds and could support 240000 men if dumped overboard with life preservers.
Hofburg Theater Ends Goethe Rights Payment
The Hofburg Theater Vienna will stop paying 5 percent of receipts to the Goethe Society after ten years totaling 9,000 florins due to the theater’s unsatisfactory finances.
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Acorns Society
Hofburg Theater
Vienna
Goethe
Goethe Society
Anti foreign revolt in China analyzed by Chicago Chinese
A Chicago Chinese commentator outlines why anti foreign sentiment grows in China. He notes wealth extracted by foreigners, fear of railways enabling foreign military power, and the struggle for Chinese self development without loss of land or rights. He argues progress must come through Chinese-led effort.
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China
Chicago
P. Cheng
University of Michigan
Rassia
Times
Bees Take Over Telephone Boxes in Brooklyn Corners
Residents around Ralph avenue and Halsey street report swarms nesting on electric telecom boxes. An employee fled as bees humored crowds by shocking a passerby, while a second hive sprouts at Ralph and Putnam avenues. The origin and source of the bees remain unknown.
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Ralph Avenue
Halsey Street
Ralph and
Putnam Avenues
Buffalo Eagie
The Good Fellow Girl and Her Alluring Image
A Boston Herald quote describes the “good fellow” girl as fashionable and athletic, wearing short skirts and heavy shoes, signing “d-m,” with a mansish stride and polka-dot neck scarf. She parades sporting talk, aims to attract men to gain popularity, and imitates male behavior to share their camaraderie.
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D—M
The
Boston Herald
A Boy With A Severed Arm Proves A Man Of Nerve
Albert Dawson a 16 year old boy from West One Hundred forty sixth Street leaped to his feet after his left arm was torn off by a locomotive wheel and picked up the severed limb carrying it three blocks to find help His action surprised even the ambulance crew and doctors at Harlem hospital where surgeons could not reattach the limb The physician predicted recovery despite the loss and lauded the boy s courage.
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New York World
Albert Dawson
Muller
Harlem Hospital
Albert
One Hundred and Forty-sixth Street
Bert
Eust River
One Hundred and Fortieth Street
Central Railroad
New Haven Road
Harlem
Baker
Dr. Muller
Wickedest Sea Passage Mentioned Across Ocean Routes
The article argues the harshest waters lie not in the Dover straits but in routes from St Jean de Luz to Pauillac, the Mediterranean trip from Cadiz to Tangier, and the Cape of Good Hope passage to eastern Cape ports, challenging common belief about dangerous seas.
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English Channel
Dover Straits
St. Jean de Lutz
Pauillec
Cadia
Tangiers
Cape Horn
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Colony
Wonderful Perm Canada Farm Powered by Waterfalls
A Canadian farm claims uniqueness as electricity drives all operations. Two waterfalls, 60 and 180 feet high, supply motive power and a central power house will distribute current via wires to every usable area of the farm.
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Perm
Canada
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Holmes
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