Scepter Return The Southern Nominee Debate 1908
The Washington Post letters page discusses Joseph Bailey’s Senate speech on tariff rate and contemplates the Democratic Party nominating a Southern candidate in 1908. It argues Southern leadership could energize the party, contrasts Northern influence, and defends travel and independence as costs of political realities. The piece notes Bailey’s view and the South’s historical role in Democratic support.
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Joseph W Bailey
Senate
Col Bryan
Hearst
Bailey
Jackson
Polk
Beechiondge
Douglas ‘Sould
Dred Scott
Gen Taylor
Thurlow Weed
Democratic Party
Mr Bailey
Gettysburg
Delaware
Vr Hearst
Tenas
Massachusetts
Post
Rumors and public duty over Gen Alger slander saga
A long critique denounces false reports about Gen Alger, defending his health and integrity while condemning the malice behind the rumors. The piece laments sensational journalism, urges memory of his honorable service, and contrasts with calls for truth and public accountability.
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Russell
Algor
Tinreut
Michigan
Gen Sige
Agak
Vie
Gen
Algers
Gen Greig
Gen Alger
Noras
Alger
Hough
Timself
Flanders
Life's Merry Game and Political Quips
A garbled humorous snippet mixes political banter and anecdotes, noting debates on Niagara Falls protection, a Pittsburg widow pursuing sanity claims about her late husband, and a House restaurant gathering among Michigan statesmen. It also mentions canal funding worries and a Prohibition horse race question, with a comic aside about Mrs Malaprop and angling mania.
Romances of a Royal House Thurn and Taxis saga in Europe briefed
Prince Victor of the Thurn and Taxis family arrives in America from France on the Lor Faine. The article sketches the dynasty's history, highlighting the postmaster general title, the monopoly on stamp trade in Germany, and marriages that shaped its wealth and status. It notes internal family tensions, royal marriages, and instances of renown members adopting non-noble names to seek stable lives abroad.
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Germany
Thurn and Taxis
Prince Victor
France
Lor- Faine
America
House of Thurn and ‘Laais
Avily
Italy
Ludwigiust
Strasburg
Thackeray
Barry Lyndon
Prince Albert of
Thurn Und Taxis
Wertand
Donausteufen
Austria
Europe
Holy Roman Empire
Bavaria
German Empire
Helen
Hohenzol- Jero
Victor
Hungary
House of Lords
Thum Ang Taxis
Baron Broskow
Himperor
Jennie Standler
Luy
Myst
Buguria
Rume | Ha
Dr Taxis
Philippopo- Us
Schwarzenburei
Parti
Bulgaria
Tall Jr
Dn Taxis
Na Econtela
Syectonn
di Taxis
House of
Thurn
Ania
Broskow
Augina Biarquibe DE Bontendy
Lost Dog Found After Six Evenings Waiting in London Street
A small dog waited each night for six evenings in a side street off Charing Cross, growing weak yet hopeful for rescue. On the sixth night she was captured and taken to Battersea Dog Home, where her owner eventually claimed her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gazella
Charing Cross
Battersea
Justice Slow But Sure Convicts Greene and Gaynor in Harbor Fraud
Greene and Gaynor were convicted in Savannah for defrauding the United States government in harbor improvement contracts. Capt Carter, the engineer in charge, was also tried and served his term. The case dragged through extradition battles across Canada and Quebec, with appeals and long trials. The government contends losses near 2 million dollars. post conviction appeals may delay final resolution.
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Phiadelphia Public Ledger
Greene and
Gaynor
United States
Savannah
Carter
Toeorgia
Montreal
Quebec
Caron
Privy Council
Erith Court
Greene
Geynor
Harror Improvement
Civ Aebions
Rule of Law Abroad and Road Safety Contrast
The piece argues European monarchies protect life better than the American republic and cites lower railroad deaths in Europe due to stricter laws and higher railway spending. It notes France and Italy safeguard even the humble person on highways, highlighting the danger to children when Americans travel abroad and left unprotected by lesser laws.
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Europe
American Republi
United States
France
Italy
Insurance Bills Signed Into Law By Governor Higgins
Albany April 13 Governor Higgins signed two more acts from the special insurance investigating committee. The measures add a breach of ethics penalty to the penal code and extend the general corporation law to restrict real estate dealings by certain insurers. Also enacted is a provision delaying the annual elections of four mutual companies. The acts take effect immediately with potential further senate-assembly coordination on related amendments.
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Gov. Higgins
Albany
Guv Higgins
Special Insurance Investigating Committee
Ure Insurance Corporation
Assembly
Senate
Armstrong
Ohio Insurance Case In Summit County Court
Akron April 2 The Summit County Circuit Court heard Prosecutor Hagerberger seek ouster of New York Life Mutual Life Insurance from Ohio Judge Marvin, disqualified as a policy holder. State argues for default judgment for failure to answer. Various motions, including appointing commissioners to take depositions, are under consideration as to handling interrogatories on funds and political contributions.
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Akron
Ohio
Circuit Court of
Summit County
Hagerberger
New York Life Mutual Life Insurance Companies
State of
Marvin
Mutual Life
New York Life Wate
Frank Monnet
Co~lumbus
Hagelberger
New York
Guy Pattiison
Elis
Frederick K Stanton
Stanton
Hadley
Appeals land fraud case moved toward Supreme Court
Portland reports that Congressman Williamson began proceedings yesterday to bring the Oregon land fraud case before the Supreme Court for final settlement by filing a petition and assignment of errors. Judge Gilbert allowed the writ before assignment. If the bill of exceptions is amended by June 1, the papers will proceed to the Supreme Court.
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Portland
Ureg
Cven Willliamson
Oregon
Supreme Court of the
United States Circuit
William B Gilbert
Supreme Court
Wilhemson
Roosevelt Will Not Hunt During Presidency Says Aide
In San Antonio Texas on April 10 President Roosevelt will not hunt further while in office. Col Seal Kwan Republican national committeeman for Texas says Col Lyon arranged for another wolf hunt in Southern Oklahoma this spring but has received a letter from the President stating he will not engage in hunting for sport.
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San Antonio
Tex
Roosevelt
Seal Kwan
Texas
Col Lyon
Okia Cma
Evacuation of China Troop Movements Reported
The dispatch notes April arrivals and departures of Russian Japanese and German forces in China. Three hundred Russian troops arrived from Pehm and 1100 Japanese troops are set for departure April 16. German troops begin embarkation from Tientsin with a small guard remaining.
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Tienta
Tientam
Pehm
Behn
William
China
Pelan
Tientan
Tientsin
Dientsin
Phin
Diet and wit mix in Chicago News humor column
The Chicago News humor piece jokes about gender and diet shaping intelligence, noting Boston girls seem superior due to diet. It absurdly contrasts domestic roles and social quirks, with quips on marriage, bachelor friends, and advice about lighting and trust.
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Chucago News
Boston
Wilte Writes to Roosevelt Letter Carried by US Consul General
Ethelbert Watts US consul general at St. Petersburg arrived in New York aboard the Pennsylvania from Hamburg carrying Count Witte’s letter to President Roosevelt. Among steerage passengers were 1,600 unmanned Russians who said they served as soldiers in the war with Japan. A separate Ottawa conference on international boundary fisheries discussed a closed season and related matters between Canada and the United States.
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St. Petersburg
New York
Ethelbert Watts
United States
International Boundary Fisheries
Ottawa
Ontario
Canads
Readable Fragments Spark Confusion Over Conference Notes
A fragment from Harper's Weeks cites the New York Herald noting women attended a dressmaking convention with pads and pencils. The reference to pencils is acceptable, but the surrounding wording reads like a confessed implication, leaving the meaning unclear.
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Harper's
The
New York Herald
Disjointed Vet Battle Over Missing Wife Note
Fragmentary dialogue shows two veterans discussing a missing wife and a morning event by a water, with chatter about advice, church, and motherhood. The text reflects disjointed remarks and skeptical reactions, capturing a seamed, local-paper feel with stray opinions rather than a cohesive story.
Debates in Senate Highlight Strength of the Body
In the Arlington Hotel lobby experts discuss Senate debates. Prof Sledman of Chicago praises integrity and study amid calls for steady stewardship. Journalists note urban rural contrasts and the influence of trolley lines on society and economy.
Bushido and Business in Imperial Japan
The passage praises the Japanese government officials as watchdogs who embody Bushido in their meticulous, incorruptible work. It contrasts night or day diligence, careful supervision, and a seamless transfer of duties from predecessors, emphasizing honor, industry, and the unseen yet decisive impact on Japan’s success.
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New York
JE Welby
Manhattan
The
New Willard
Putnam County
Tonger
Mano
F Bauman
Stuckes-Carson
Reno
New Walt
Wee
Japan
Hancock bill bars civilians from military titles in Texas
Harper Wees Curtis Hancock proposes a Texas legislature measure prohibiting civilians from being addressed as colonel or major and barring lawyers without judicial posts from the title judge. The reformer oddly omits similar forms for barbers and constables.
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Harpers Wees
Curtis Hancock
Texas
Hancock
Athol Town Annuity Gift Prompts Pension Plan
In Athol, Lyman Jennings donated $9,000 with the condition that the town provide an annuity of $40. He has already received $1,620 and remains hopeful for more aid as the plan progresses. The effort reflects a conservative approach to sustaining town traits and local governance.
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Dick Yates
Andy Hamilton
Boston
Liman Jenning
Athol
The Iowa Idea and There Is More Politics in Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes persistent political activity in Iowa similar to the Bryan McKinley era with broader sections of the country. It cites Gen Grosvenor and argues the President’s reluctance is the sole barrier to a third term, alluding to one other reason.
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David
HMI
William Sulher
New York
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Country
Bryan-McKinney
Kennes City Journal
Grosvenor
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