Washington Letter on Hanna boom and McKinley era politics
Regular correspondent notes Hanna's suspected presidential boom backed by Heath interviews and administration pressure. It cites Latimer in Washington, Hampton's postmastership speculation, Philippine trade contrasts for boots and shoes, and Chaffee's China remarks drawing diplomatic ire among powers.
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Obe
Cornis Mayer
Hanna
London
Aera
Hapa
Washington
Perry
Heath
Perry Heath
MeKinley
Representative Latimer
South Carolina
Senator McLaurin
John
McLaurin
Wade Hampton
Columbia
Latimer
Gen Hampton
Philippines
War Department
Spain
Germany
United States
McKinley
Philips Pines
Small Change and a Counterfeit Feeling at a Bar
A Memphis Scimitar excerpt depicts two men walking past a bar. One jokes he feels like a counterfeit bill and explains he cannot pass, while the other dismisses the worry and drags him along down the street. The dialogue sits in a casual street vignette tone.
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Memphis Scimitar
Epistle Answer Sparks Lively Sunday School Moment
A clergyman catechising his Sunday school asked for the meaning of epistle. In the youngest class a girl confidently declared an epistle is the wife of an apostle, a remark reported by the New York Sun.
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New York Sun
Bloodhound as star of the company in playful remark
A quote from The Star via Now asks who should be the company star. The Indianapolis Press reports the answer from the man who played degree saying the bloodhound is the star because he has something to eat every day, unlike the others.
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China
iPad
Bo ‘Conger
United States
Gonger
Pekin
Chafee
Philippines
Manilla
Chin
Adda Te
Indianapolis Press
Conger
Ambiguous Mrs Gaylord Separation Mentioned in Harpers Bazaar
Fragments from Harpers Bazaar quote Mrs Gaylord insisting on separation, noting neglect by a husband and her reaction. Snippet shows social commentary tone with women’s concerns and public shaming, reflecting 19th century sensibilities.
The Green Room Name and Knightly Oath Traditions
The phrase green room traced to Shakespeare era where floors were strewn with green rushes. Medieval knights commonly swore vows not to spare an enemy's life, reflecting chivalric code.
Senator Cullom’s tariff stance sparks mixed public debate
The piece surveys varied political opinions on tariffs, inflation, and foreign policy, citing remarks by Senator Cullom, discussions of the Panama Canal sale, Morgan’s influence, and notes on Germany, France, and Mexico. It highlights partisan tensions, the canteen controversy, and the path to potential statehood for Mexico as it nears a half century as a U.S. territory.
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Mexico
United States
Golden Rheumatic Cure touted by many in Georgia ads
A 1907 Tifton Georgia drug advertisement for Golden Rheumatic Cure promotes the product as a universal blood medicine. It lists numerous testimonials from local residents including Goodman & Strozer and Vienna Drug Company, claiming cures for rheumatism and related ailments after two bottles, with money back if not effective.
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Goodman & Si'rozsr
Tifton
Tifton-Ga
Touey
Kendrick
Feo
Hall
Berren Co
Fiennes
Wallis Tifton Ga
Messrs Goodmind& Strozer
Tifton Ga
KS McDuffie
Tifton, Ga
Nore Sud
DiftoniGa
Mésixa Goodman &Strozer City
Hurst
Arlington, Ga
Messi’ Goldman & Strozer
Horsley Tifton
Corey Tifton
Vienna Drug Company
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Giiles
Shelby
Pierport
Morgan
South America
Mra
Hanns
France
Panama Canal
J Pierpont Morgan
Mark Hanna
Supreme Court
Porta Rica
Goons Book
Osborne Columbia
Paris
Toxet
M. KE. Rushin
Idea
One Who
Department of Health
Columbus
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