STRANGEST OF SECTS AND POLITICS IN TWO CONTINENTS
A fragmented 1908 Washington Post page piece blends colonial era notes on strange sects with a long political column about William Jennings Bryan. It contrasts Central American history and British influence with U S party strategy, urging Democratic unity and a Bryan aligned ticket to win New York and related states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News-Thanes Qt
Globe
Brooks
Womar
Cincinnati
Ime
Imperialism and politics mix in brutal era debate
The article surveys debates on imperial expansion, McKinley era policies, and party blame, noting Bryan and Hanna splits, four dreadnoughts, and the Monroe Doctrine amid a mosaic of social quirks, religious sects, and newspaper satire reflecting national mood.
Where Judge Gray Stands
From the Philadelphia Record the telegraph editor misread Judge Gray’s position on a presidential nomination. He would be honored to receive it but did not seek it. Delegation pressure and convention dynamics shape support, with expectant delegates and others backing him in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
New York
Delaware
Gray
Telegraph
Nina
Denver
Philadelphia
Frank Medinger
Geily Meai
Gambling Mania In Russia And Abroad In Nations Grip
Distant gambling fever sweeps Russia and other nations as described from a New York Press viewpoint. The piece notes Russian unpreparedness in war, the lure and ruin of card play, and social effects from England to France, with workers, shopkeepers, and families drawn into long sessions. It discusses losses, debts, and cultural fascination with cards and gaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
New York
Japan
America
Itus Ltd
Kings Windwall &c
England
Amelia
France
Walls Russell
Impad
Love Sickness Cures and Odd News From The Times
A string of curious reports recounts a poison scare in which a young man ingested poison but survived after whisky and salts revived him and a heartless hoax ended in a romance event. Other notes include a taxpayer’s lawn money mystery and a deer encounter. also a grand St Petersburg boyard fete of 12u1 with lavish costumes and jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Ivan the Terrible
Azarina
Alexis Michaelovicch
New Commander of British Army Gen William Nicholson
The article profiles General Sir William Nicholson tapped as virtual commander in chief of the British Army. It notes his sapper origins, rivalry with Lord Kitchener, and his pivotal roles in India and at Gibraltar, highlighting his tact and strong character. It mentions tensions over volunteer forces and compares Britain’s military heft to Germany and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Pringipacs
Rementionea Hostsi Watih Akalde
New England
Pays Jones
Este
Lowe
Etoere
William Nicholson
Germany
Japan
Lord Kitchener
Royal Engineers
England
Trussia
Field Marshal
Oama
India
Lord Curzon
Willam Nicholson
Willam
Fortress of
Gibraltar
William Whll
Trowich
South
Attica
Merck
Arm of crime threat to New York overwhelms police
A New York police report warns of a large open criminal force in Greater New York estimated at 23 500, capable of seizing personal property. It notes high arrest totals yet argues punitive law alone fails to deter crime and outlines three crime classes: known thieves, receivers, and broad suspect group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Twhusx Tharshers
Brooklyn
Metropol
National Guard
Police Department
Roosevelt Interview With Hungarian Artist Ignites Talks At Home
President Roosevelt discusses with the Hungarian artist Laszlo, who recently painted his portrait, about public service and changeable American character. The artist recalls wartime stories and Roosevelt's humorous remarks on entering the service, praising Edward Vif as a brilliant diplomat and noting the era’s shifting fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Lendon
New York World
Philip D Tustle
Lime Siwart
Wate House
Lasley
Laszla
Offie Expressie
Sari
Siden
Deware Tandon
Washington
Roosevet
Edward
The Rabbit as a Vested Interest in War Efforts
An apparent report discusses rabbits as a vested interest influencing policy and public actions. It notes ministerial raids on dynasts, proposed extermination methods with large prizes, and extensive public concern over rabbits affecting regions and economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Austria
Bible a Bank for One Hundred Years Telvilin
A fragmentary tale recounts a cache of colonial money hidden by an ancestor of John Dents and tied to colonial bills printed by Benjamin Miankty. The piece links counterfeit warnings to the New Testament and notes a London expert on smoking's harms and age related effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Street
Kraft
Cunfasit
Bey
John Dents
Mh Pas
Cvari
George Ft
England
Benjamin Miankty
Wrafl
Amouca
Pipe Dream Ends With Narrow Fall In New York
Ventura Dominico, 34, fell from a third story window at 389 Grand Ave after lighting a pipe. He toppled onto the cement sidewalk but reportedly walked back into his home smiling, showing no serious injuries. The incident drew a police ambulance within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinga Dispatch
New York Herald
Ventura Dominico
Grand Avenue
Dominico
Jonah and the Whale debated by scholars at Hopkins
The Baltimore Sun reports Dr. William Rosenau of Exton Place Temple disputes the biblical Jonah and the whale as historical, aligning with Prof Paul d Haupt of Johns Hopkins. Rosenau calls the tale an apologue and cites the Bartley whale account as legendary, not factual, noting questions about surviving inside a whale and the tale’s moral purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Jonah
the Whale
William Rosenau
Exton Place Temple
Pauld Haupt
Johns Hopkins University
Rosenau
Roseniu
James Bartley
Bartley
Falkland Island
Star of the East
Barthes
Tig
The Awful Gossip and Dangerous Rumors Contained in a Scattered Monologue
A fragmented, late period rant condemns gossip while mixing broader social critique with scattered names and events. The text references public figures, medical and legal figures, and a sensational tale of poisoning, interwoven with reflections on rumor, reputation, and moral scrutiny.
Pointed Paragraphs From the Aicago Nowe
A string of aphoristic snippets and social musings covers topics from honesty and money to love and ambition. It parodies headlines with quirky lines about a man’s crassness versus generosity, women’s views on marriage, and a prophecy about a baby becoming president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lark Press
Views of Visitors in Washington
Former Senator George Turner of Washington, a Bryan supporter and possible compromise candidate for the Democrats, advocates Bryan’s nomination as strongest and sure to win. He argues Roosevelt would not run if nominated by Republicans. The piece reflects a chaotic, undecided party scene with further commentary on the political dynamics and figures involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Bryan
New York State
Bryan
New Yorks
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Indiana
Tilden
Cleveland
Horatio Seymour
Grant
Times
India
Trou
Arvin Wis
Jim TG Amerits
Pavan
Ils
Saaf
Tily II Va
Democrats
Ma Caniidae
Demeratiae
Mr Boyan
Demecaes
Romare Tin Sears
Washington Post
York
Pest
Voorgan
Wast
West
Bryan Kineett
Pisan
George Turner
Washington
Democrate
Denver
New Willard
Turner
Republican Party
Rbryan
Roosevelt
Bivan
Lurner
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Zambes
Pita
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Aeneas
Washington Post CO
Washington, DC
Washington DC
Flatiron
Fotenge
Hartford
Ream Garden
Golan Gallens
Saat Beneary
Titan Mena
Tuemaght Ty ci
von Theodore B
Budoon
Wilhiam McKinley
William Got Vain
Senate
Bacon
Bryans
McKinley
Commodore “Hull
Altiea
Whistler
Jackson
New Orléans
Gettysburg
Mark Hanna
Thomas B. Reed
Reed
Col Bryan
Illinois
Columba (& CC
Albany
San Francisco
Atlanta
Chicago Journal
Emma Goldman
Tom Watson
Moira
Robert Linnter
Waller Wellman Posipons
North Pole
Oklahoma
Desu
Yoman
Ontlas of
Brand
Bettt
Gore
Camnoner
Celesam
Providence
Hils
Philippines
Wi Bryan
Day
Judge Gray
Gambling Mania Universal
Des Meines
Lolice
Millar
Counee
Perko
Cash
Ram
New London
Herbert
British: Army
Portugal
Alfonse
Isabella
Mahid Ot
Francesco
Dutune
Spain
Aspedas
Espidis
Maes Mahala
Espadi
Marquies Pombil
Amere
Tim
Brentwood Company
Mr Kaft
Mr Kraft
Shell
Creminais
Bible A Bank
London
Ipo
Imeage
Jones
Wallace
Alonzo
Rines
Tris
Ucfortar
Jett
Poe
Taft
Cesar
Leon
Nat
Toms
Lima
Omar
Howard
Natimat
Bart Berm
Vania
Marta - Lares
Tonder St Reon
Annos Wanyra
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