A Hepburn to the Rescue and Tariff Talk in Congress
Publication details Washington Post 1906 political column discusses Massachusetts standpatters and tariff revision. It highlights Pete Hepburn dispatched to battle for the standpatters, mentions Speaker Cannon's evolving stance, and notes Secretary Shaw and the tariff debate shaping the Republican party ahead of future elections. It also cites naval pay injustices and shore duty penalties impacting officers at the Washington Navy Yard.
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A Hepburn
Massachusetts
Friends of Protection
Perkins
Gov Cumming
Grosvenor
Pete” Hepburn
Hon
Pete
Rainey
Byrd
Vicesissippi
Hector of
Troy
Mc Hepburn
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Meannahile
Hans Sherman
Tawner
Ena
Cannon
Standnellam
Shaw
Republican Party
Army and Navy Register
Naval Personnel Act
Navy Department
H C Leutze
Washington Navy Yard
George Barnett
Marine Corps
Marine Guard
Leutze
Washington
Jamaica Labor Supply for Panama Canal Noted in Jamaica Article
The Post sketches Jamaica as the source of unskilled canal labor with 300 to 400 Jamaicans weekly heading to Colon. It describes their harsh rural wages, squalid huts, and reliance on American machinery, arguing eight hour limits and American labor leaders’ push are misguided.
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Panama Canal
Clum
Jammu
Gallego
Spain
Jamaica
Colon
Canal Zone
Congress
Government science to rescue Wyoming from wolves and more
A national notice recounts a Department of Agriculture promise to intervene in Wyoming wildlife threats including wolves mountain lions and other savages beasts. Secretary Wilson has taken action and hunter guide Joan Goff is assigned to exterminate the “Mons” as part of the emergency response with government backing.
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Department of Agriculture
Wyoming
Papas
Jet
Mammal Joy
Dad
Worat
Wilson
Joan Goff
Roosevelt
Mons
Wolves Threat To Farm Life Dauntless Plan Unfolds
A satirical account describes deploying six strong youths and a fence rail plus a Department of Agriculture expert to confront wolves. It notes farmers from Kansas to the plains may regain courage as John Goff vows to prevent cattle and dairy losses and a safety mood returns, while officials claim progress.
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Ydeeeh
Department of Agriculture
Kansan
John Goff
Sierras
The Man With a Grievance and Public Attitudes
An editorial laments dismissive reactions to a man with a grievance seeking a fair hearing. It recalls historical refugees and patriots who sought justice, arguing that compassion should shield the petitioner rather than deem him a pest amid a ruthless pursuit of fortune.
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Times
Cass
Rathbone
Ivan
Loyola
Calvin
Martin Luther
John of
The Lottery of 1908 and the Republican Nomination
A lively look at the 1908 Republican convention and potential nominees. Names such as Fairbanks Taft Knox La Follette Foraker and Roosevelt surface amid speculation of a fierce, uncertain race and the possibility of an emergency entry by Roosevelt. The piece comments on past conventions and the uncertain flavor of political contests of the era.
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United States
Chicago
James
G Blaine
Ben Harrison
New York
Gresham Harrison
McKinney
Root
Taft
Shaw
Corteiyou
Familly
Fairbanks
Foraker
Knox
la Follette Soma
Mr Fairbanks
John
Breckinridge Hendricks
Roosevelt
Arthur
White House
Usts
Absurdities and Strange Tales From a Turbulent Era
A compilation of satirical clippings and oddities notes from a Southern newspaper. It mocks Judge Parker, anti-swearing societies in Burrell Pennsylvania, and Bathhouse John Coug lines Chicago alderman. Mentions of gold transfers, political quips, and cultural quirks surface amid a mosaic of humorous asides.
Absent, Returned Jersey Man Encounters Winter Mosquito Myths
A Jersey man abroad laments changes on return, noting it feels off. He is told winter brings no mosquitoes, sparking discussion of seasonal myths in the Catholic Standard and Times.
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Catholic Standard
Times
What the Dress Nestled in Tit Bits Angles Tale
A humorous exchange concerns a new gown that fails to give the promised graceful figure. Miss Plumpleigh suggests Paddem & Co for alterations, only to learn they are upholsterers, not tailors.
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Miss Plumpleigh
Paddem & Co
Misa Angles
Emperor saves soldier’s name and dignity in crisis tale
Emperor Francis Joseph clears a fallen officer’s debt and restores him to full military honors after a disgraceful posthumous insult. The story intertwines with Count Hoensbroech’s Jesuit dispute, a German noble scandal, and previews of Irish knightly lineages led by Sir Maurice Fitzgerald, the Knight of Kerry, amid Marquise de Fontenoy’s presence.
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Newmarket
Emerald Isle
Knight of
Kerry
Sir Maurice
Satanita
Aaa
Valencia
America
John Fitzgerald
Deoles
Desmond
Ireland
Glyn
Theatre quarrel over star status and conduct
A Philadelphia Press warning scene shows a theatrical manager telling a star to curb overbearing behavior. The star retorts that being the star means authority, while the manager insists the star is not a fixed, unchallengeable beacon for the company.
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Philadelphia Press “Bee
Long Green Debate Between Bud Leaf and Blade
A dialect verse scene with a fruit bud, leaf, and blade arguing about usefulness and time, set in a rural paper voice. Characters exchange jests on who is strongest or needed, as a tall green tree stands in the background and future seasons loom.
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A collage of satirical blurbs and cultural commentary on manners gender and drink asks readers to reflect on marriage diplomacy and social expectations. It juggles observations about women men and the role of entertainment while noting changing customs and humor in urban life.
Common Mind and tariff reform in U S politics
The piece discusses Speaker Cannon citing the common mind of voters in Ohio and across the country, urging tariff revision. It notes Republican leaders face pressure for change, references past tariff shifts under Arthur and Cleveland, and suggests the reform will come despite resistance. It highlights a cautious view of public sentiment driving policy.
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New York Times
Congress
Republican Party
Cannon
Ohio
Uncle Joe
Mcommon
Davidson
Wisconsin
Ways and Means Committee
Arthur
Clewi Dand
Emerald Trebles in Value Amid War Scarcity in Colombia
The April Minea and Minerals notes emerald prices have tripled due to continued warfare in Colombia. It explains the key gem qualities of luster transparency and light dispersion, the impact of demand, and that Colombian mines near Bogota have supplied most modern emeralds since 1588. It also covers historic sources like Egypt and the Urals, and comments on mismarketing by natives lacking refractive knowledge, while noting the rise of fancy gems in public taste and advice on proper cutting for brilliance.
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Muñ Zo
Cesenoz
Bogota
Gaber
Egypt
Muhammedan
Urals
Jessees
By & Syndicate
Cate Ters
Seed distribution links Burrows to absurd campaign stunt
The Bay City Times reports on two seed packages bearing Senator Burrows, mailed free to him at no cost. The piece questions legitimacy of the seed drive, cites Secretary Wilson’s view as dull drudgery, and mocks universal generosity with a New York Post comparison to neckties and soda mint tablets.
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Bay City
Ign
Senator Burrows
Burrows
Washington
Wilson
Tawney
New York Evening Post
Aoda
Mystery Upon Mystery At The Dewed Spell In Dew
A fragmented comic page features a quirky dialogue with characters such as Sill Henry James and a parson, mixing literary puzzle talk and humorous childlike misinterpretations. The piece weaves puzzles, school humor, and odd questions about teachers and fishermen.
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Rnipuaipara
Benger “Sill
Henry James
Blind from Cigarettes Stuns Messenger Boy at Perry’s
A pallid boy staggered into Perry's drug store clutching packages and declaring he could not see. Clerks rushed him to the prescription department as an ambulance took him to St Gregory’s. Diagnosed with intestinal inactivity and cigarette smoking, he was soon relieved and planned to quit, with his father fetching him home after delivering the packages.
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New York
Perry's
St Gregorys
Hug Arms
Mike
Sermon by Telephone At West Twenty-Ninth Church
The Rev George C Houghton of The Little Church Around the Corner equips pews with autophones to broadcast sermons. Hidden wires connect a pulpit transmitter to receivers in pews enabling clear hearing for deaf members and distant parishioners. The device may be adopted by other city churches to suit acoustics.
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New York
Oldest beggar found starving with son in New York
Ross Dellaferme aged 103 and his son John, 73, were found on Madison Avenue near 67th Street after roaming the streets in hunger. They had come from Italy fifty three years ago and had barely kept a home until the son became unable to work and rent went unpaid. They were treated at Presbyterian Hospital then Bellevue for starvation.
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Sun
Ross Dellaferme
John Dellaferme
Bellevue Hospital
Dellaferme
Beti
Italy
A Cabinet for the South in the Republican fold
The Greensboro Daily Industrial News urges Southern representation in the Cabinet noting past Democratic administrations appointed multiple Southern officers. It argues the Republican party should have Southern advisers, with North Carolina highlighted as a prime state to gain a cabinet post and boost national prosperity.
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Greensboro
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Daily
Industrial News
South
Republican Party
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Queens Above the Kings
A Benton Glove summary notes that wives and consorts surpass their husbands in height among European rulers. Edward of England is shorter than Alexandra, the Czarina taller than the Czar, the German Empress towers over the Kaiser, and the Italian ruler trails Helena in stature. The Spainish monarch also must look up to his future bride. Outdoor exercise is credited for this trend.
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Edward
England
Alexandra
Italy
Helena
Spain
Harvest Time and the Swamphurst Robber Rumor
In a Philadelphian vignette Tess notes no strange men in town while Newcome cites a robber factory pattern. Subbubs adds that such visitors appear as roads thaw signaling rubber collection, a seasonal habit. The column also quotes a Hobo in Busy Street asking why she begs and the limits of earning a living.
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Tess “le
Newcome
Swamphurst
Staton
Be Kind to All Creatures Say No to Teasing
A verse from the Chicago Mews admonishes kindness to animals and warns against tormenting creatures with stings or claws. It urges pausing before hurting any living being, noting how a bullfrog hornets or bees may bite back. The consistent message is empathy for all created things.
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Chicago
Notable visitors discuss politics and projects in Washington lobby
In the Willard hotel lobby, Private John Allen chats with friends about avoiding public office and cotton profits. Former congressman E J Murphy comments on convict labor and reform, while Arthur English praises Fulton era celebrations and plans for an Oklahoma constitution. Frederick Ingerson tours Lane Park project grounds with executive staff and reports progress.
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John Allen
Tupeleon
Father Time
Mr Alien
Washington
Mississippi
E J Murphy
Minis
Joliet
Arthur Bnghsh
New York
Igh
English
Hudson-Fulton Commission
Hardeen River
Robert Fulton
America
Empire State
Oklahoma
Leadbetter
Ardmore
Ind
Ter
Raleigh
Repubiicans
Times
South Carolina
G . Robinson
Arlington
Tilmsa
Senate
Selong
Frederick Ingerson
Lane Park
Four Mile Run
George W Semmis
Ingersoll
Growth of Government Publications Across Centuries
An analysis traces the expansion of official government printing from early 1800s practices to modern volumes. It notes rising page counts across periods, with figures showing substantial growth in pages issued by the Federal Government and the Public Printer’s reports reflecting evolving legislative and public needs.
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Congress
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