Washington Letter on Philippine policy and Senate debates
The Washington Letter surveys Republican hands in the Philippines tariff debate, noting proposals to apply Dawnglety and Taft Commission provisions with duties funneled to the Philippine treasury. It covers Grow’s defense of congressional power, Lodge’s Hay Pauncefote efforts, Cuba concessions, sugar duties, and White House restoration talk.
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Baye
Saides
Billa
Roote
United States
Germany
Oxnard
Ways and
Taft,commission
Philippine Treasury
Islands
House
Galusha A. Grow
Philippines
Grow
Congress
Senate
Lodge
Hay
Ae Morgan
Yes
Cuba
United’ States
Treasury
White House
Roosevelt
Machen's Folly and the Marble Stock Exchange
A New York Sun account recalls Machen's folly as a grand marble stock exchange rises on Broad Street. He boasts marble piers and ballasted track, predicting a lasting landmark despite critics.
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Stdck Exchange
Maoh Machah
Machen
Georgia
Madlin
Gath
York
Dia
Avery Block
a.New. York Sun
Henry HivelosK Allen and the mounted editor encounter
An anecdote from Cofodict Dennilson about Sir Henry Hivelosk Allen a noted Indian fighter recounts how Allen rode into Darlington on his horse to talk with a newspaper editor after the editor could not come to him. The horse reared and rattled items as the editor danced aside.
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Dennilson
Canad
Henry Hivélosk
Allen
Ira
Hyde Park
Henlry
Darlington
Aakiig
Sir Henry
Noted Rail Pioneer Dies in Recurring Tale
An official described as head of a Great Northern System and a father of modern railroading dies. A told anecdote recalls a moment when, as master mechanic, he...
Boston Firemen Encounter Aged Watchman In Rail Yard
In a Boston rail yard a fireman and engineer relax while a graybearded old man watches coal fires. A talkative exchange reveals the man’s identity and nearby engine hazards as the fire grows. The scene ends with the unnamed veteran directing others to monitor and bank the fires as reported by a New York Tribune account.
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Boston
New York
Fragmented notes reflect a storm of politics and weather
The column mixes sweeping political chatter with brief weather updates. It mentions resignation rumors around Attorney General Terrell, campaigns by Farmer Jim Smith supporters, and Marconi’s wireless message from Newfoundland. Temperatures plunge across the South with record lows from Florida to Georgia and beyond, while local papers drop nightly reports.
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Terrell
Atu
Jim Smith
Florida
Jacksonville
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Middle Florida
Key West
Atlanta Weather Bureau
Charlotte
Savannah
Norfolk
Montgomery
Meridian
Memphis
Nashville
Augusta
Wilmington
Charleston
Macon
Knoxville
Tampa
Shuffling Machine Allegedly Helps Card Cheats
A report from Cleveland criticizes a metal shuffling box used by crooked players. The device drops cards into five bundles, splitting the pack as the blades separate the deck. Observers claim the mechanism cannot reveal a specific card, while a Chicago-based source notes similar devices aboard ocean vessels.
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R. F. Bellows
Chicago
Wea Ocean
Sulphuric Acid as Snake Bite Remedy Reported
A New York note describes using sulphuric acid for snake bites by injecting diluted or pure acid to neutralize poison. A man claims personal experience after a rattlesnake bite six weeks earlier and promotes carrying the acid for field use.
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H.hshry
Montgom
New York
Fiddler Overcomes Injury With Mechanical Bow Aid
In Ili town of Eee ene Handa Frank Clawada a fiddler who lost both hands to frost. He rigs a heavy wire contraption to grip the bow and trains his stump to fingering shifts. With the fiddle held by his chin and aided by Pete Clayioe he preserves old time airs with near previous skill.
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Ili
Ols
Frank Clawada
Haride
Agerlbah
Pete Clayioe
Remove Odor of Mutton Mint Gravy Broiling Guide
An old recipe claims to remove lamb odor. It advises mixing lemon juice with butter to baste meat while broiling or baking. Another method uses meat gravy poured over fresh mint leaves to flavor and recoat the meat.
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