Rise of a permanent rich class in democracy warns of heirs and merit
The article argues that in a democracy inherited wealth often disperses through lawyers and agents, with heirs failing to keep estates. It suggests the truly rich are usually new money and that only those entering public service, ministry, science, charity, or endowed institutions may join the elite. Merit and moral distinction determine the worth of free institutions as to whether they produce a superior class.
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Charles W. Elot
Lfe
Perseus
Makes a Man The burden of college credit in a great man’s life
The article argues that a famous man’s character results from many sources including family home training and later life experience, not solely from the college he attended. It questions colleges claiming sole credit for alumni greatness and notes that while schools deserve some recognition, ultimate credit is shared with family, upbringing, and broader life forces.
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John Hay
Brown University
Brown
Hay
Charles Francis Adam
The
Springfield Republican
German Landtag Pushes Youth Trade School Bill
The landtag at Wurtemburg favors a bill requiring communities with 40 or more male workers under 18 to establish a commercial and trade school with at least three years of attendance. It also bars boys under 17 from entering dramshops, seen as a Teutonic challenge to Gambrinus. The text suggests the Vaterland aims to mold its youth, a model worth emulation here.
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Landtag
Wurtemburg
Gambrinus
Vaterland
Lady Curzon of Kedleston Dies After Illness
Lady Curzon of Kedleston widow of the former viceroy of India died after ten days of illness at 7:40 p m in Kent She owned about 3 000 000 in her own right Mary Leiter daughter of Levi Z Leiter of Chicago married 1895 to George N Curzon later first Baron Curzon of Kedleston Her husband served as viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905 and held various government posts.
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London
Mary
Curzon
Kedleston
India
Walmer Castle
Kent
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Levi Z. Leiter
Chicago
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Earl of Minto
Editorial comment on Lady Curzon of Kedleston death
London editors praise Lady Curzon for intellect beauty and grace. They note her influence as vicereine in India and her welfare work for the people. Her benevolent solicitude for the humbler classes is highlighted as contributing to Lord Curzon's India successes.
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London
Lady Curzon
Kedleston
India
Lord Curzon
Speculation Over Beit Widow and Marriage Claim
New York reports speculation whether Alfred Beit, the South African financier who died in London, left a widow. Insurance records show in 1890 he named as beneficiary his intended wife Elizabeth Bennett Bett, yet Beit was unmarried at the time of his medical examination.
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New York
Alfred Beit
London
Bett
Elizabeth Bennett Bett
Beit
Aken
Elizabeth Bennett
Encampment Plans Opened In Minneapolis Week
St Paul veterans set up headquarters at West hotel on August 10 with the national executive committee meeting August 14 at three o clock. Gov Johnson Mayor Jones and Levi Longfellow will speak at the camp-fire. The annual parade is scheduled for August 15. Business sessions and an emergency hospital will be housed at the old city hall ground floor.
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St. Paul
Minn
James, Tanner
West Hotel
Minneapolis
National Executive Committee
Johnson
Jones
Levi Longfellow
Minnesota Department
Old City Hall
Grace M Kinley Married at Fort Des Moines
Grace Howe McKinley the niece of the late President McKinley wed Capt Grayson Willard Heidt of the Eleventh Cavalry at Fort Des Moines on Wednesday evening The ceremony featured a mahogany chest of silver as a notable gift from Mrs William McKinley and recalled Grace McKinley's prominence in White House social life
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Grace Howe McKinley
President McKinlay
White House
Fort Des Moines
Grayson Willard Heidt
Eleventh Cavalry
Mrw
Wiliam McKinley
State Happenings and Local Accidents Across Illinois
State's Attorneys hold convention in Springfield with Gov Deneen and Gen Alfred Orendorff addressing duties of the state's attorney amid calls for thorough investigations of defalcations. Illinois athletic figure Fatty Hazelwood tours as strongman pulling plow for farmers. Chicago labor troubles flare with sidewalk and concrete workers striking. calls for capital punishment rise after assaults on women and children. Various local incidents follow across towns: injuries from a trolley wreck near Chicago, drownings in Croseville, and multiple industrial fatalities in mines and farms.
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Springfeld
Attorneys’ Association of Minors
Hall of Representatives
Deneen
Alfred Orendorff
Sangamon
Barseniaig
Danville
Supreme Court
White Lady Fights Off Thief As Boy Bravely Responds
In a moorland stable scene a frightened mare named White Lady resists a rough attempt to ride her by Gipsy Tim. Fifteen year old Ben intervenes, witnesses a break in, and retrieves an ax to reach the mare amid smoke and chaos. He spots thieves and urges rescue.
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Tim
Ben
Lady
Robert
Pilot
White Lady
Gipsy Tim
Gipsy Tim Forces Mare to Free Ride at Craigie Fair Fire
A stout farmer recognizes Gipsy Tim and forces the mare free. At Craigie near the station a country fair draws visitors, including Black Pilot and White Lady. Fire breaks out at the stable. Ben, Pilot, and Lady escape with Tim guiding Lady after tying a cloth over her eyes. White Lady forever distrusts Gipsies after the incident.
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Sitle
Craigie
Black Pilot
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Pilot
White Lady
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Tim
Robert
Gipsy Tint
Chicago Daily News
A Chance for Reform In Classroom Test
Washington Star reports a city history class recitation on district government ends with a young pupil’s answer. When asked who holds governing power the student blurts that it is three missionaries two from civilized tribes and one from the Injun corpse the quip highlighting reform sentiment amidst misplaced pride and ignorance.
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Washington Star
Tommy
Tif
Taken at His Word in a 40 Horsepower Debate
A young motorist argues that coaching is outdated compared with motoring as a pastime. He cites his car as 40 horsepower, the landlord charges 80 shillings for feeding and stabling, claiming two shillings per horse equals the implied equivalent. The exchange shows a humorous misunderstanding of horsepower and horse counts.
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Saya
St. James
Horsea Come High on Carriage Horse Prices in Australia
A report notes that a good carriage horse in Australia now costs 200 dollars, or four times the price from fourteen years ago, reflecting sharp price growth in equestrian markets.
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Australia
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