Bonaparte Letter Spurs Maryland Race Issue Reflections
A Silver Messenger critique notes Secretary Bonaparte issues a political letter from the Navy, framing Maryland election race as a test of race policy and party power. It argues the letter mixes national and border-state politics, criticizing the framing of negro appointments, disfranchisement, and party motives while lampooning a New York bank robbery detail.
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Bonaparte
Navy
Maryland
Secretary of the Navy
Baltimore
Bohapatte
Republican Party
New York
Physician plans controversial inoculations of killers
An English doctor proposes using convicted murderers as subjects to inoculate with tubercle, cancer, leprosy and other contagious diseases to study effects, selecting execution by gallows as the counterpoint to the experiments.
Dust Objection by Farmers to Automobiles Reported
Agricultural Department notes farmers object to automobiles due to dust raised by vehicles. Public sentiment includes strong prejudice against cars because of the dust they produce.
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Agricultural Department
General Baldwin Endorses Army Polo, Taggart Prefers Bowls
General Baldwin says he believes in Army polo while Taggart evidently favors bowls with clear team affiliation and sport preference noted. This brief item contrasts two figures and their sports leanings.
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Baldwin
Taggart
Academy notes reveal growing enrollment and new facilities
The academy reports 148 students registered this week, up sharply from last year, with 10 new names. A new dining hall and kitchen opened, seating about 100, plus efficient lab equipment. Over 500 new library accessions, an reorganized orchestra, and active science and physiology classes reflect strong campus momentum.
Philadelphia Eyes Two Hundredth Franklin Birthday
The text notes Philadelphia plans a Franklin birthday celebration and hints at adopting honesty practices inspired by Ben Franklin. It mentions John D. Rockafeller and a change in appearance and habits, including wigs and bicycling, suggesting influence on his image and behavior.
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Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Richard
Editor argues against Congress salary for a first class man
Editor Watterson asserts that a first class man cannot afford Congress on a $5,000 salary yet this fails when he has grown children in clerical roles who earn salaries. The remark highlights finances and family labor as factors in public service eligibility and affordability.
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Watterson
Congress
Notice of Publica tion Idaho diversion permit 1906
Public notice from Lemhi Idaho states Reed B VanDervort holds permit 318 for diverting 3.2 cubic feet per second from Double Spring Creek for irrigation and domestic use. Location May Idaho with 100 acres described as SW 2 and NW of SW Section 2 Township 12 North Range 28 East. First publication October 19 1906.
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May
Lemhi
State of Idaho
Double ‘Spring Creek
Reed B. VanDervort
Lembil
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Porter & Milner
Howe
Japan
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John Ostrom
May Opera House
Academy Notes
Academy
E. C. Davis
Lewis Ash
Leo Castle
Mamie Brew
Uther Davis
George Gorton
Allen Trapp
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Myrtle McManus
Department of Music
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Custer County
Challis
William Buster
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