Roosevelt Attacks Hanna in Civil Service Reform Debate
A Kansas City Times commentary notes Roosevelt criticizes McKinley running mate Hanna over civil service reform. It questions Roosevelt’s motive and whether his remarks hint at a broader challenge to the Ohio political ticket. The piece ties the exchange to party internecine tactics and potential 1904 presidential ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryan
Mtaluet
Mark Hanna
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
McKinley
Ohio
Axam
Arthur
Harrison
Cleveland
Hanna
Senate
Mr. Dick
Neely
Rathbone
Teddy
Ohioan
Kansas City Times
Cuba
Sporlsmongers
Indianapolis News
Ind
Cry of Wolf cartoon targets labor woes and Democrats
The Evansville Courier comments on a Puck cartoon showing streetcar rioters in St Louis as anti Republican. It dismisses the wolf cry as ineffective and argues Democratic blame for labor troubles lies elsewhere while defending McKinley and the party’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
St. Louis
Chicago
Bryan
The
New York Times
Democratic Party
McKinley
Evansville Courier
Trusts and corks: a fable critique of monopoly
The piece argues that big trusts rely on legal monopolies rather than organization, using the New York ice trust and corks as examples. It claims abolition of monopoly laws would obviate anti trust measures, then parrots a short fable about two watchdog responses and a bad dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Great Ice Trust
New York
Star
Opinion Pieces Reflect Political Strife and Roosevelt Praise
The selections condemn party machines and leadership for expanding Cuban patronage, while praising independence in government and justice. They critique religious zeal in political rhetoric and discuss cabinet shifts, labor versus capital interests, and free speech at public events.
Davis A Democrat Now Declares for Bryan at Kansas City Rally
Webster Davis joined the Democratic party on the convention floor before about 20 000 spectators. Missouri leaders and delegates cheered as he proclaimed support for William Jennings Bryan. The scene featured banners flags band music and rousing pledges of party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willan Sailens
Webster Davis
Democratic
Kansas City
William Jenings Bryan
Dementes
William Jennings Bryan
Missouri
William J. Stone
Dave Ball
John A. Knott
Thomas T. Crittenden, Jr
Ed. Butler
John A. Carroll
America
Miavouri
Prince David
Hawaii
Dixie
Richard Croker
Mr. Davis
Iberty
Davis
The
Stars and Stripes Forever
Painful Subject in Springfield Republican Convention Critique
A critical outlook on the Republican convention of 1200, highlighting a clash between idealism and materialism. The piece faults the leadership of Hanna and Roosevelt while praising Hoar and Boutwell, notes lack of enthusiasm, and mentions a likely proxy pledge rumor tied to the Marquis of Londonderry in Ireland.
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Springfield
Mass
Republicas
Hoar
Boutwell
Edmunds
Hanna
Loder
Roosevelt
Murder Case in North Adams Heads to Hearing
A long unsolved killing of Henry F. Reed and his sister Blanche M. Reed on August 7, 1897 in North Adams, Massachusetts drives arrests of Alexander Grant and David King of Clarksburg. The state claims robbery motive and links two men via witnesses. Grant and King, long-time associates, face trial with 25 to 30 witnesses planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Reed
Blanche M. Reed
North Adams
Mas
Alexander Grant
David King
Clarksburg
Reed
Holden Street
Slater
Toth
Reed Place
David Fairfield
Hiram Teaney
David Pall- Meld
Reed House
Miss Reed
Agered Gate
Dunham
State Police
Mark E Couch
Knowlton
Grant
King
Alexander King
David Grant
Coe, Land
Newport
North
Adama
Trate
Arnold Print Works
Reid
Bia
North Adama
Sipper
Firant
Virgin Apparition Sparks Mass Awe in Italian Village
A 14 year old girl in a Piedmont village near Acqui reports visions of the Madonna while gathering clover on a vineyard slope. Peasants crowd the hills, a chapel is built, lodging and vandalism occur, and 12,000 people reportedly camp overnight as authorities deploy infantry to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice-Belletvie
Acqui
Piedmont
Hmansanda
Chinese Banquet Customs and Unusual Dishes Described
A historical account outlines a Chinese banquet with long courses and hand washing, noting rice and sweet meats, soups, and a mid meal recess. It lists delicacies such as fried seed dog, stewed rat, sharks fins, bird nests, peacocks liver, and fowls heart and brain as items found on a high class menu.
Dinner to a Chicago Fir at Elysee Palace Hotel
The Maharaja of Kapurthala hosted a grand dinner in Paris at the Elysee Palace Hotel honoring Daisy Leiter and her sister. The event featured lavish table decorations and an elaborate menu as thanks for courtesies shown to the Maharaja in India by Lord and Lady Carson. Kapurthala and his companion wore many decorations and jewels, with rumors noting the prince's five wives visiting the Exposition.
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Chicago
Paris Cable
New York Journal
Maharaja of
Kapurthala
Elysee Palace Hotel
Daisy Leiter
Paria
India
Lord
Lady Carson
Kaparthala
Maharaja
River tragedy sinks barge. eleven longshoremen perish
River salvage recovers eleven colored longshoremen from the Elizabeth River near Norfolk after the Merchants and Miners steamer Essex struck a Dominion barge and sank it. Ninety three men were aboard the barge. some were unaccounted for as the disaster unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth River
Norfolk
Essex
Providence
Dominion Steamship Company
Cold Air Health and Weather Effects on the Body
The article discusses how cold air influences health and the body’s adaptation. It contrasts winter and summer impacts, noting how air exposure thickens skin, aids circulation, and affects nourishment. It references historical observations on baldness and protection from exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
St Louis Glove-Democrat
Dining Out and Dinner Table Wit Across Eras
A rambling piece on dining as performance, noting diners who tell stories at table, witty exchanges, and theatrical hosts. It references Lewis Carroll and Gelett Burgess, imagining dinner as a ring table and social games, with Celestine adding a cryptic touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelett Burgess
Harper's Bazar
Lewis Carroll
Celestine
Valley Forge Historic Ground To Become State Park
Pennsylvania moves to purchase the historic Valley Forge site as a state park. A committee will contact patriotic societies and Americans with Washington ties to support the crusade while protecting the Valley Forge Association’s rights and the landmarks decaying on the extensive grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Valley
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Pennsytrapia
Washington
Valley Forge Association
Growth of towns near Grangeville referenced by Armstie
The Washington Post cites J F Armstie noting Grangeville grew rapidly after Mount Idaho was chosen as county seat. He recalls a courthouse built and a nucleus forming, with Mount Idaho about twelve families and Grangeville around 1,200 residents today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grangeville
J. F. Armstie
Mount Daeho
Mount Idaho
Washington Post
Pictures of kin hangings in the parlor decor
A fragmented line laments family portraits as decorative items rather than living mementos, reflecting on heritage and implied duty to display kinship. The quip suggests artworks surpass mere novelty, hinting at cultural expectations around memory and space.
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Atrhisen Lobe
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M'Kinley
Poundman
Fee ‘Trust
San Francisco Star
Opinion OF the Press
Dem
Marcus
William
Wichits Kan
San Juan
Calvary
Jesus
Evanaville Courier
Boston Herald
Justice Brewer
United States Supreme Court
New England
Bunker Hill
Marquis of Londonderry
Great Britain
Ireland
Ey Slater
North Adame
Smam
Contadini
Detroit Journal
Detroit Mioh Journal
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