A Page of Editorials and Notices from Washington
A compilation discusses party divisions and figures in Ohio, Manchuria strategy, southern representation in Congress, and Dr. Hill's Berlin ambassadorship. It critiques open door policy, cites Secretary Root, and reviews reactions to Taft era politics, with satirical quips on public figures and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbin
Maheburia
Russia
Japan
China
United States
Manchuria
Fisher
Hardin
Root
John Hay
The Young Man's Day and the Roosevelt Role
The piece argues that Roosevelt emphasizes youth in national service and that the presidency has historically advanced youths into leadership. It recalls how youth has shaped American expansion, military leadership, and governance, warning that stable institutions need ongoing infusion of young energy to avert stagnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Navy
Roosevelt
West Point
Snow cooling plan touted for Denver Democratic convention
A traveling man describes a plan to bring snow from Colorado mountains to the Denver convention hall for cooling during the Democratic national convention. He recalls Elks and Eagles events using snow in Denver. The tale touts huge mountain snow novelty and a spectacle that would astonish attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Convention Hall
Elks
Eagles
Grand Ledge
Disposing Of Anarchists And Other News Notes From The Day
An opinion piece from the Brooklyn Eagle calls for exile and collective policing of lawless elements at a Hague conference, proposing a no man’s island and shared expense. The item shifts to Jefferson Day dinners and Lincoln letters, then notes Henry Gilbert’s regained hair after decades of baldness, and closes with reflections on 17th century dining versus modern table customs and Mr Gladstone’s memories of fish knives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Chambers
Brooklyn Hagle
Hague
Midocean
Anp
New York World
Abraham Jincoln
Boston
Lincoln
New Hall
Columbus
N. J
Philadelphia
Henry Gilbert
Gilbert
London Telegraph
Charles II
England
Gladstone
Hazleton Citizen Dies After Alarm at Windy Walk
William Gicking, a prominent Hazleton resident, died after raising both arms to steady his hat against a gust while walking home with his wife. His physician had warned him months earlier that heart trouble could be triggered by such a gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton Dispatch
Philadelphia Inquirer
Wiliam Gicking
Hazleton
Grandee investiture ritual in Madrid recreates ancient Spanish rite
The article describes the almohada ceremony in which a new grandee is invested, detailing the throne room procession, cushions, hats, and King’s address. It notes the grandeza as Spain’s true patriciate, with about 250 grandees and major ranks passing through royal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dukes of Wellington
Muc i
Spain
Madrid
Charles V
Palace
Charlemagne
Medina Sidonia
Merina Coeli
Medina Rioseco
Alba
Frias
Infantado
Arcos
Nagera
Benavente
Albuquerque
Astorga
Duchy of Frias
Proam the London Evning News on Swedish gymnasiums
The piece argues that Swedish gymnastic programs and outdoor games promote public health and discipline. It notes widespread public and private provision, government support, and medical endorsement, praising Swedes for fitness, vitality, and low mortality. It urges adoption of similar outdoor and gymnasium practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proam
London
Call for Gold Lace Uniform for the President
In a New York paper the writer argues for a presidential uniform to reflect rank and national pride. The piece cites Ambassador White’s fashion stance and recalls Franklin Pierce’s anti lace stance, suggesting political risk deters a change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ambassador White
America
James
Ben
Franklin Pierce
Mons
Rest Cure for the Human Machine in Labor and Recreation
A collection of passages discusses overwork and fatigue in modern life, urging social hygiene like Lent observance to curb ceaseless labor. It cites a Berlin study of German schoolchildren’s suicides linked to punishment, mental distress, and disappointment, and notes planned realistic fire drills at Central High School to prevent panic during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Hulenburg
Berlin
Nietzache
Schopenhauer
Kansas City Star
Central High School
I. I. Cammack
Earthquakes Cure Indigestion
Chicago Journal cites a medical journal claiming the San Francisco disaster improved digestion for many in poor health, noting increased appetite and digestion and better mental state after the quake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
San Francisco
Medical
Old Senators Gather as New Vermont Man Joins
Washington dispatch notes the arrival of Vermont’s new Senator and the aging Senate duo of Kean and Stewart. It recalls shared House service, Kean’s bachelor status, and amusing exchanges with Russell over wool duties. The piece frames the transition and humor among veteran lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Boston Herald
Vermont
John Kean
New Jersey
Kean
Capitol
John W. Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Dillingham
Washington
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Angel
la Follette
L Alse
Senator Stewart
House
United States Senate
Stewart
Reed Congress
Joan E. Russell
Leicester
Mass
Russell
Reed
Mr. Russell
Massachusetts
Munghausen on a Crack er Bar'l in Cracker Tale
A rustic yarn from the New York Sun narrates Uncle Ike wrestling a group of beasts in a mock frontier scene at a store, with Deacon Pennington railing and Ike boasting of lifting and moving the "museum" creatures, while a panther and wolves loom in the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Ike
Pointed Paragraphs on Wealth and Truth in Society
The piece offers concise, witty maxims about wealth and manners. It notes a rich girl may not be a good wife and that promises should be kept after being made. It critiques insincere compliments and the critique of others hobbies, while remarking that money alone does not guarantee virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalena Bay
Chicago
Alonzo
Governors and Emblem of New York Nominating Battle
In Washington former Representative L N Littauer argues Gov. Hughes is the only Republican likely to carry New York in November and should be the party’s choice at Chicago. Texas Democrat Johnson notes Roosevelt’s appeal and predicts a Bryan vs Roosevelt contest, while Canada’s emigration push is blamed for shifting western farmers northward. combinado remarks on Panama Canal, unemployment, and congressional age trends conclude the survey.
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Derr Ratic Party
Machiavell
Benedict Arict Judas Uscariots
Missouri
Ohio
Qhio
Denver
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Tilden
Cleveland
Judson Harmon
Ohig
William V. Allen
George Fred Wiliams Alt
al Marely
Department of Tu
Ea Carr
Pope
Repuplicans
America
Congress
Union
Republican Party
Grant
Colorado
New England
Massachusetts
California
Washington
Vermont
Jefteson
Adams
Peerless Yuder
Jefferson Day Fease
Democratic Club of
New York
Henry Bischoffsheim
London
Jay Gould
Erie
Atlantic
Great Western
Earl of Desart
Elbyl Cutting
W. Bayard Cutting, Jr
Fitzgerald
Knight of
Kerry
Nesta
Richard Wellesley
Dukedawy
Wellington
London Daily News
Edward
Bischoffsheim
Duchesa
Devon‘shire
Marquisk
Copsright
Brentwood Company
New York Press
Beecher
Burchard
Henry Ward Beecher
Lewis Sayre
Burehard
Republican
Blaine
Sayre
Chicago
Hughes
Gov
New York State
Littauer
Senator Gallinger
Gallinger
South
Central America
Lirtauer
Orient
Mareens Johnson
Galveston
Tex
Riggs House
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Texas
Roosevelt Regulal
Foris
Xas
Roosevelt
Arvelt
Revnbites
Defaties Firyan
Tiwas
Ryan
Ein Tea
Taft
Ranseseit
Dent
Europe
Roe
Bryan
Isham Randolph
Leigh
Randalon
Board of Connutting
Panama Canal
Tillman
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Washington. Post
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Garrier
Alexandria
Ree
Pest Wholefis
Hill
David Jayne Hill
Dr. Hill
Kaisser
Dr. Hilk
Dr. Hills
Dipiomat
Germany
Dr. Hin
Senate
Fan
Zeer
Hin
Hot
Tait
Allentown Call
Senator Crane
The
Jewel City
Monitor
Helie de Sagan
Anna Gould
Boni de Castellane
Bethlehem
Portland Oregonian
Alend
Abe Hummel
Penitentary
Mr. Bryan
Davenport
Inwa
Dam Li
Nova Scotia
Bryant
Knoxville
Chattanooga News
Kansas
Bréat “Axrang
Democrats
REAE
Molland
Wilhelmina
Saxe-Weimar
Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar
Holland
Grand Duchess of
Andrew Carnegie
Sweden
Munghausen
Bar’l
Walt
Deacon Pennington
Uncle Ike
Ike Startton
Isaac
Oriana
Chicago News
Beecher and Burchard
Canada
Fred AL Wrightson
Racine
Wis
Ebbitt House
Alberta
Dominion
Topltel States
Indiana
Dakotas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Tharsand
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