Statehood in sight for Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma
Editorial notes that a House committee will report favorably on statehood bills for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma this month. It credits Marcus A Smith with influence to win support while cautioning that Senate action hinges on corporate interests and party dynamics more than right or justice. The piece condemns US officials aiding Cecil Rhodes syndicate in South Africa and recalls John Hay's early idealism.
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Washington
House Committee On
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
House
Marcus A. Smith
Committee On
Territories
Smith
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
John Hay's Fall and British War Office Shortfalls
Major Arthur Lee, former British military attache in Washington, accuses the War Department of inefficiency and ignorance about Britain buying horses in the United States. He says he learned of purchases from American papers, was not told who led the effort, and was not asked to assist despite access to the US Army's top horse expert. A cable suggestion to the War Office went unanswered.
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Arthur Lee
British
War Department
United States Army
War Office
Ethics of Looting Spurs Foreign Diplomat Wives Critique
A London dispatch in the San Francisco Chronicle cites the London Globe denouncing the diplomat wives at Pekin for accepting a Dowager Empress necklace. It questions autonomy in loot or plunder during the Pekin relief and argues looting remains theft even in wartime.
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London Dispatch
San Francisco Chronicle
London Globe
Pekin
China
London
The
Globe
Imperial Palace
Necklace scandal over souvenirs from looting
The piece discusses Mrs. Conger receiving a jewelry gift from the Chinese Empress under cover of military actions and defends the honesty of her acquisition. It contrasts this with others whose souvenirs were obtained by looting, condemning the latter as improper while acknowledging the former as honest.
Suppress the Train Robber
A national editorial urges stronger federal rail security citing the U S mail and interstate rail travel. It argues for a federal railroad detective corps and stronger government action to deter and punish train robbers who murder travelers and loot passengers.
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Congress
John Bulls Ignorance on American Geography
The piece mocks John Bulls misstatements about U S geography cited by British sources. It cites errors like New Orleans on the Maine border and Boston at the Mississippi mouth, urging him to study atlas and encyclopedia to maintain respect for the United States as a world power.
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John Bull
United States
Republic
London Telegraph
John S. Wise
North Virginia
London
New Orleans
John
Phoenix Republican
Great Britain
Maine
Boston
Mississippi
Arizonades
World power misperceptions strain Anglo American ties
The author notes that Anglo views of the United States as a frontier land clash with reality as both nations navigate growing power. He argues Britons must study American geography to avoid friction, warning that ignorance could sour friendship as the U S asserts global role.
Distinguishing Marks Detectives Use For Identity
Detectives rely on ordinary details like clothing pockets and tailor marks, finger nail growth and scars, and even watches to identify suspects. Examples include Norcross’s trousers button, a nail bruise used to locate Simpson, and a watch case inscription revealing a repair. The piece also notes body asymmetry and dental records as identifiers, and explains stage terminology for performers and new hires.
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Norcross
Russell Sage
Simpson
Paris
Bristol
DeWitt’s Suttle Early Digester Offered at Bell’s Pharmacy
Warning about danger from neglected bowels promotes DeWitt’s Suttle Early Digesters as a solution. Claims to regulate bowels and extend life while being easy to take and non-gripe inducing. Sold at Bell’s Pharmacy on 22 North Church Street.
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DeWitt’s Suttle
Bell’s
North Church Street
DeWitt
Bell's
The Right to Vote In England Withheld From Many Citizens
The article argues that many full citizens cannot vote or stand for Parliament in England. It lists disqualifications including peers, police, clergy, bankrupts, felons not yet discharged, and younger than twenty one. It notes insanity does not bar Lords and cites crazy peers voting against home rule.
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England
House of Lords
House of Commons
Westminster
Erin
Something New In Mechanics Humor On a Rail Whistle
A Brooklyn Times excerpt describes a Long Island railroad whistle incident where a pretty girl complains the oiling would improve the noisy whistle. The piece ends with an ad for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and a remark Not Like Other Men.
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Long Island
Brooklyn Times
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted to Tucson Readers
An advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney ailments promising relief and renewed vigor. It touts medical advancement and urges sufferers to accept a free trial offer, claiming the remedy strengthens backs and improves overall health.
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Tucson
Dean's Ney
Dean
Makind
Grape Fitted Glasses Promoted by Optician Schel
Ad advertises immediate relief from headaches by wearing grape fitted glasses. Dr H A Schel an optician in Centu Block guarantees satisfaction.
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H. A. Schel
Optician
Centu Block
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South Africa
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New York
Tad Far” 1902
the Mies
Chicago
West Congress St
Doan
George Marti Drug Store
Dean's
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United Stad Foster-Milburn Co
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Prop
Hanage
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