Editorial Support for J. F. Wilson as Delegate to Congress
The piece endorses J. F. Wilson of Yavapai county as the Democratic candidate for Delegate to Congress, noting his prior service and qualification. It argues for party unity beyond personal preference and condemns coal strike opposition while urging compulsory arbitration and favorable tariff policy. It also comments on Roosevelt administration influence and trusts, urging alignment with Democratic principles.
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J. F. Wilson
Yavapai County
United Democracy of
Arizona
Congress
Wilson
Citizen
Charles M. Shannon
Democratic Party
High License Question Put to Tucson Voters
A city council defers duty on liquor licensing, calling a special election within thirty days to let Tucson residents decide. The piece urges voters to exterminate dives by supporting or opposing the license plan, warning about dozens of saloons if the policy fails.
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Tucson
Arizona Democrats Noted for Pulchritude More Than Looks
The article highlights Arizona Democratic representatives described as exceptionally handsome, noting their beauty more than physical appearance as a distinguishing trait. It emphasizes charm over physique as their notable feature.
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Arizona
Republicans and Trusts in Roosevelt Era Money Battle
A Washington dispatch portrays Wall Street as wary of the Roosevelt Republican stance on trusts. It cites Representative Babcock as strapped for funds, with major corporate donors halting support to Republican campaigns, signaling a grave funding crisis for the party.
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Roosevelt
Northern Securities Company
Beef Trust
Washington Dispatch
Citizen
Wall Street
Representative Babcock
Manning Candidate for Territorial Council Praised
The selection of L. H. Manning for joint councilman from Pima and Santa Cruz counties is praised as wise and useful. He is described as a public minded businessman with rare ability and common sense, a true Democrat, and capable of serving Arizona well. The piece urges strong Democrat support and notes Manning’s pedigree and competence. A closing jab references Mother Jones and ex-Father Coxey for comparison.
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L. H. Manning
Pima
Santa Cruz
Mr. Manning
Arizona
Congress
Mississippi
Manning
Territorial Council
Mother Jones
Coxey
Wedded to Monopoly President Roosevelt Abandons Tariff Fight
Walter Wellman of the Chicago Record-Herald reports Roosevelt will not lead a tariff revision drive. He quotes the President saying he would break his neck if he attempted to head such a move due to entrenched opposition in the Senate and among interests favoring the status quo.
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Walter Wellman
Washington
Chicago Record-Herald
Prsident
Roosevelt
Senate
Noth
Roosevelt and Cuban reciprocity split over tariff reforms
The passage argues President Roosevelt avoids Cuban reciprocity to avoid upsetting party leaders. It criticizes his stance as alignment with protectionists and notes opposition within the party to tariff reductions. It suggests his aim is a 1904 platform pleasing tariff barons to secure renomination.
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Roosevelt
Cuba
Congress
Shaw
Marshall Field Ranked One of World’s Richest Men
John W. Gates asserts only two men surpass Marshall Field in riches naming John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie as richer. Field’s wealth, about 200 million dollars, came not from monopoly or privilege but from brains advertising and keen opportunity recognition.
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John W. Gates
Marshall Field
Chicago
Gates
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Field
Marshall Feld
Baer Promotes Christian Approach to Coal Strike
The Philadelphia and Reading president Baer urges a practical Christian solution to the coal strike. He says labor rights will be protected by Christian men who control country’s property, not by agitators. The piece notes high expectations for Baer to act responsibly as winter coal shortages loom.
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Baer
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
Ding Railroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Polite Manners Described for Mexican Gentlemen
The passage details Mexican social conduct with emphasis on politeness. It notes hats, handshakes, patient queue behavior, theater etiquette, smoking norms, servant attendance, mutual courtesy in entry order, and careful rules about who walks on the inner side of sidewalks.
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Mexico
The Leak Saga Underlines a Washington Scoop
A veteran Washington Star reader recounts how a scoop emerged from secret sources and a hotel lobby overheard talk. An unnamed president faced a controversial course, with correspondents seizing a tip that claimed official intent despite uncertainty.
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Washington
New York
Washington Star
Hair color as character traits from Pittburg Press
The Pittsburg Press describes women by hair color, linking fine black hair to emotion and sensitive nerves, coarse black hair to energy and a harsh disposition, brown hair to sentiment and devotion, red hair to business acuity and quick temper, and blond hair to impulsiveness and fickleness, framing superficial traits as personality.
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Pittsburg Press
Turbot Choice Sparks Complaints at Dinner Table
A restaurant scene shows a gentleman scolding a waiter for noisy patrons while the waiter notes guests were particular, claiming six diners refused the same turbot before the gentleman arrived.
Pat’s Trouble and a Lethal Misstep
A man named Pat, who came to America seeking easy money, grows disillusioned and takes to menial work to survive. He plans to end his life by hanging, but his landlord interrupts and offers a practical correction about how to choke, revealing a fatal misunderstanding in a grim anecdote from the New York Times.
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Pat
America
New York Times
Nature and art collide in a farmer critics painting scene
A well known artist recalls overhearing a countryman and wife ridiculing his farm scene painting. The farmer retorts he knows nature though not art, quipping that a cow rises from the ground forefeet first, which he says is un natural. The note then mentions historic orange red hailstones and red snow events across Europe.
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London
Humboldt
Tuscany
Carniola
Germany
Amsterdam
Ireland
France
The Flag at Half Mast Custom Origin
The half mast flag practice originated at sea to show the vanquished lowering their flag while the victor raised it high. Lowering signals submission or distress, while hoisting halfway up became a sign of mourning and respect.
Reforms and Human Nature and The Gleaners in England
A discussion on reformers rising through public revulsion against rulers and the limits of reform success. It contrasts political ideas with person-centered public opinion and notes how reformers struggle to follow through on detail. The Gleaners section recalls Ruth and Naomi as women and children harvesting grain in Hertfordshire and surrounding counties with daylong toil and family picnics in the fields.
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The
Political Science Quarterly
Ruth
Naomi
England
Hertfordshire
Bedfordshire
Downward Career First Fish Flaps at Finback
Cartoon dialogue where the first fish scorns Finback for seeming seedy and the second fish replies that Finback is drinking like a human. The vignette uses anthropomorphic fish to parody career decline and social drinking.
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Finback
Puck
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Associated Press
Republicans and Trusts
Sam
Bear
Minneapolis Journal
Smachtitter
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