Man with the Muckrake and the moral war on evil
A speech condemns sensational moral attacks while urging steady exposure of corrupt elites in politics and business. It argues for truthful, targeted fights against public evils, warns against mob hysteria, and calls for reform through honest governance, taxation of fortunes, and stronger corporate oversight. The president attends a Masonry ceremony at the cornerstone laying with notable grand masters.
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Washington
Tme
Nymm
Parama Canal
Congress
The
Wrongdong
Tha Despar
Iis
Iabor
Ufe
Heensa
Unrest Talk and Corner Stone Ceremony Amid Claims at School
The piece blends a discussion on civic unrest and governance with a report on a corner stone ceremony at a Capitol project. It notes Bishop Hooker quotes on distrust and public duty, the laying of a ceremonial box with historical artifacts, and remarks by Grand Master Brown about Washington gavel provenance, alongside a school investigation into Principal Gardner amid accusations of misconduct and parent letters.
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Roosevelt
Walter A. Brown
Walter L .Y
Gina
Delaware
Walter Chandler
New Jersey
Geo. W. Kendrick, Jr
Pennsylvania
Fapitel
Uma
United States
Boya
Congressional
Capitol
Genate
Fairbanks
Commission
Hugs Derrick
C. KE. Meyers
W. D. McFarland
Thomas J. Jones
J. H. Kelser
R .K. Broderick
J. W. Humphrey
D. C. Holland
Elliott Woods
Brown
F. J. Woodman
Dr. Coollage
H. K. Simpson
Masona
Vlister Brown
Congress
Washington
George Washington
Calentine Beintzell
Potomac
Jones
James K. Polk
Millard Fillmore
James Buchanan
William McKinley
Theodora Roosevelt
Potomac Lodge
CIA
House
Senate
Wale
Frederick D. Owen
Committee of Usheral
Excerpts From Roosevelt on Muckrakers and Reform
The passage condemns sensational untruthful attacks on public figures, urging exposure of crime without melodramatic sensationalism. It warns that reckless reporting harms the public mind and undermines reform, while praising steady, continuous progress and accountable regulation.
Fast trolley to Baltimore links Washington and city line
A proposed electric line between Washington and Baltimore would run in one hour and twelve minutes with stops. The Annaphile, Baltimore and Washington Electric Railway, would operate sixty foot upholstered cars on a fifteen minute schedule. A power-supply contract with Washington Railway and Electric Company is likely, but completion date of the ring is not suggested.
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Washington
Baltimore
Annaphile, Baltimore and Washington Electric Railway
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Veteran of the Spanish War praises Peruna cure
A veteran and assistant war correspondent recounts severe stomach illness with hemorrhages and near death, crediting Peruna for relief after efforts with doctors. Other letters from soldiers and civilians tout Peruna as a versatile tonic, claiming weight gain, restored appetite, and improved health across climates and ailments.
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Peruna
Manley
Oretreal
Canada
Peruma
Frablawn
Markland
Mount Washington
Ohio
Letter Carriers Warm Up For Coupon Contest
Tim Tickle explains how the Coupon Contest, led by James A. Gordon and Frank Rebstock, mobilizes letter carriers and merchants to boost subscriptions. The event closes April 22 at noon with prints of standings and a song praising coupons across cities from Alexandria to Baltimore.
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Puesday
Nisk
James A. Gordon
Letter Carriers’ Relief Association
City Post-Office
Frank Rebstock
Dame Association
City ,Post-Office
Sporting Boys
Little Mandred
Gonzaga College
Navy Yard
Columbia Lodge
Tim Tickle
Accused of Theft James Hamilton Arrested for Bicycle
James Hamilton aged thirty five from Philadelphia was arrested for petty larceny after taking a bicycle from Carnegie Library. Detectives Parham and O'Brien reported he tried to sell it at a low price within hours of arrest. The bicycle was identified as stolen on Friday night and Hamilton was taken to the precinct for trial tomorrow morning.
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James Hamilton
Carnegie Tybeary
Philadelphia
Hamilton
Parham and O'Brien
Carnegie
Horse Returns to Owner After Escape From Thieves
A meat dealer at Center Market reported his horse and buggy stolen from in front of the market. The animal escaped, dashed through busy streets at 1 am, trod shrubbery and flower beds, knocked a woman briefly, then collapsed and was subdued. Two men were seen leaving the vehicle near Sixth and D streets NW before the escape.
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Fentos Ruth
Pennsylvania
Sevenes Street
Louisiana
Avenua
Aria
Ruth
Spmn FE
Weather conditions report with river stages and forecasts
TheMississippi River at Memphis reached 6.9 feet with a stationary trend for the next two to three days. Helena stood at 4.5 feet above danger, with Arkansas City, Greenville, and Vicksburg expected to rise modestly. New Orleans nears the danger line in about five days. Storm warnings extended from Hatteras to Eastport with warm trends in the West and cooler conditions in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Local readings show midnight 69 and other hourly values, with varied rainfall and sunshine.
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Dept of ‘Agriculture
Werther Burea
Washington
P. Ou
Mississipp
Memphis
Helena
Arkansas City
Greenville
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Ontario
Miselsalppt River
South Atlantic
Pdr
Middle Atlantic States
Lake
Michigan Peninsula
Misciasippi
Ohio
New York
Atlantic States
Lower Lake Region
Lake Superior
Atlanta
New England
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountains
Upper Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Mindie
Lake Michian
Noton
Great Lakes
Hatteras
Eastport
Ywex
Cy Agheville
Atlants
Atlantic City
N. J
Blemarck
Nu Dak
Boston
Masa
Buffalo
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Colo
Des Moines
Galveston
Tex
Mont
Fis
Kansen City
Mia Littis Rock
Ark
Sir Marquette
Tenn
N.Y
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Congress of the United States
D. W. SkeHonger
Bishop Hooker
Lfe
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Gardner
McKinley Training School
Dalnces
Wholegale Grocers
Jacksonville
Fila
Southern Wholesales Grocers’ Association
Charles D. Semmes
John Sheshy
B. B. Earnshaw
A. I. Gardner
McKinley Manual Training School
Toa Daly
Stuart
Pupila
Beng
Board of Education
Loerd of Education
Con-grees
Prasent Board
Start
Speelves
Franklin
Woolverton
Washington Post
Messenger
Atherwige
Mali
President Roosevelt
Hood
I. Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
Pe-ru-na
F. BR. Gox
Center Oak
Phil Sheridan
Luilton
Arthur L. Hamilton
Ohio Volunteers
Goodalest
Columbus
Hartman
Col. Hamilton
War Department
Army Corps
Alger
Meade
Bushnell
Dersewah
Peruuna
Bork
Alexandria
City of the Dead
Post
Richmond
Circle
Grata
Friends of
B. Hartman, M
Miss Dinsmore
Fifth Ave
N. Y
Hotel
Shoreham
Tanston Monotype Machine Company
Callowhill Street
Stackhal
Lanston Monotype Machine Company
Meischmann
Ban Cropt
Columbia Fplanograph Company
Evening Star Annex
White
Pa. Ave
OLD Boys’ Republican Club
Riggs House
Shoemaker
Tennessee
George A. Schwakopf
Bil Tith St. N.W
Kts
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Ric, Keiner
Tardelia
W. Kieny
Columbia Wall
Paper
E Street
Empire
Ring Tooth
Qundlett's
RAY Imperial State
Garden Seeds and Toole
Frank Ruppert
Bracesinicn
New Fork
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