Tariff on art sparks clash over Mor gan painting import
The Express denounces a 20 percent duty on works of art while arguing for revenue protection and infant American artists. It notes J P Morgan bought the Madonna from Europe for 400000 and would owe 100000 duty to import it, urging Congress to lift art duties but protect old masters from global competition.
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Express
Los Angeles
New York
Metropolitan Museum
Corcoran Art Gallery
United States
Gotham
Europe
Los Angeles Express
Raphael
Reynolds
Gainesborough
Rubens
Raphaels
Reynoldses
Gainsborough
Customs
Treasury Department
Morgan
Congress
Mr. Morgan
Treasury
Infant” Steel Trust
America
England
Cuba
Oxnard
California
Sulzer bill proposes 2 percent interest on public funds
Representative Sulzer of New York introduces a congressional bill to deposit public moneys in national banks with Treasury approval at 2 percent interest. Millions sit in banks without yielding interest, prompting debate over whether the government should exit banking or earn profits from deposits.
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Representative Sulzer
New York
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Sulzer
Treasury Department
Monopolies Push Debate Toward Government Ownership
Advocates of 1886 and 1900 Democratic platforms are labeled populists by Republicans. The piece argues big railroad and financial trusts will force government ownership if regulation fails. The Chicago Tribune editorial notes the issue extends beyond Democrats and could redefine public sentiment.
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The
Chicago Tribune
West
Old Folks Need a Tonic for Stomach and Kidneys
A brief testimonial endorses Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for aged individuals. Grandfather John Harris of Claytonville Kansas credits the product with his long life and ongoing good health after years of use.
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John Harris
Claytonville
Kan
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters in 1904 lineup threat
A historical note claims in 1904 the trusts could reach the Tribune or ostracize it when the lineup returns, highlighting pressure on the publication amid business conflicts.
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Tribune
President's Point of View on Arizona Marshal Appointment
The Oasis notes a harsh view of appointing a stranger with a heroic frontier record to govern Arizona, equating frontier justice with the new marshal and lamenting presumed misjudgment of the territory. It also lauds Admiral Schley for dignified conduct amid harsh criticism, highlighting national sympathy for him.
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Nogales
Arizona
Roosevelt
Daniels
Dodge City
Puck
Judge
Czar Paul I Snuffbox Episode and Dome Details
A historic anecdote recounts Czar Paul I's snuffbox being seized by Kaploff who snuffed a pinch while the czar watched, with the czar joking about etiquette and sharing the box. The article then describes the Capitol dome in Washington, its iron construction, weight, and the statue America atop, plus crushing pressure and cost estimates. It ends with Tucson shooting gallery features, and news of W F Kitt's spring embroidery line arriving.
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Paul
Kaploff
Paul I
Capitol Dome
Washington
America
Desperate Scene in Manchurian Village Shanties
A London News correspondent recalls a brutal afternoon near shanties on a woodside where Chinese laborers quarrelled to reach a boiler platform. A man was pushed, struck his head on metal, died, and was later forgotten as onlookers reacted with grim indifference while a dog was mistreated and a locomotive struggled forward.
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London News
Proverb Import and Temperament in Historical Echoes
The piece cites global proverbs from Spain China and Thoreau, noting wisdom across nations. It discusses Ignorance during the French Revolution and Yale studies on temperament guiding tailored exercise for nervous and phlegmatic types. It reflects on how culture and science shape understanding.
Notice of removal of blacksmith shop to Scott Street
I have removed my blacksmith and horse shoeing shop to Scott street or Military Plaza between Jackson and Ochoa where I will be pleased to receive my friends and patrons Miguel Hidalgo.
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Scott Street
Military Plaza
Jackson and
Ochoa
Miguel Hidalgo
Elegant ladies tailoring line from Kline Kohn & Co
A premium collection of samples for women’s tailored garments offered by Kline Kohn & Co. touted as the largest up to date ladies tailoring house in the United States. Smith the Tajor at the upper West Side location is noted for hours.
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Kline Kohn & Co
United States
Smith
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY ADVERTISEMENT
An advertisement promotes a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims a money back refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The French Restaurant offers first class service to city patrons.
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E. W. Grove
Sixteenth Serins Stock Open for The Citizens Building and Loan
Notice announces subscriptions for stock in The Citizens Building and Loan Association with J. M. Ormsby as President and Gust A Hof as Secretary. Also promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills and Zeigler's Log Cabin candy and citizen classified ads for rooms for rent.
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Citizen's Building and Loan Association
J. M. Ormsby
Gust A
Hof
Curious Cacao Cultivation in Tropical Americas
A writer in The Scientific American notes cacao cultivation in Trinidad and parts of Venezuela. Young cacao plants need shading by banana trees and later by tall “immortelle” trees to form a canopy. Pods grow on trunks, seeds resemble large lima beans, and curing and drying require careful handling.
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Trinidad
Venezuela
Pocket scissors as handy tools praised for daily use
The article extols folding pocket scissors as versatile and convenient for quick clipping, cutting strings, and manicurist tasks. It notes such scissors are rarely parted with, outperforming knives for everyday needs, and claims an experienced user would discard a knife first.
Birds of a feather adage lesson sparks classroom quiz
The teacher tested pupils with adage questions asking to complete phrases. A boy quickly answered Birds of a feather do flock together, prompting a discussion of common sayings and their meanings.
Dairyman jokes on spring water in milk trade
A Detroit Journal quip features a milkman and a shopper debating spring water in dairying. The milk man dismisses consumer knowledge, noting the average shopper cannot tell spring water from other water in milk.
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Detroit Journal
Flowers on altar tradeoffs in church floral decor
A New York Times excerpt discusses how churches of all sizes spend on weekly altar flowers. It notes florists influence pulpit arrangements while some committees honor pastors preferences, and that even modest chapels invest in fine blooms year round.
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Hower
New York Times
Wedding Toast Confusion Sparks Friction
Fragmentary Brooklyn Eagle snippet shows a minister prompting a vow exchange with Hans Frankfurter promising “for better” while the bride’s dowry or possessions are humorously misread as “she has $40.” The scene captures a humorous misstep at a wedding service with improvised dialogue.
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Hans
Hans Frankfurter
Brooklyn Eagle
Reciprocal Help in a New York Times Exchange
A beggar asks a doctor for a quarter and promises to spread word of gratitude to those who aided him. The doctor asks who is needed while the exchange highlights mutual aid in a public scene.
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New York Times
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