Washington Post excerpt on ship subsidy hearings and steel prices
The passage reports on Congressional hearings before the House Committee on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries regarding ship subsidies and the steel trust. It notes testimonies claiming foreigners pay less for steel rails than Americans, and questions the value of tariffs to protect domestic prices, citing comparisons across several countries. The piece discusses Mr Gary’s assertion of price parity and urges exhaustive hearings to uncover the truth.
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Immigrant Admission Debate Reignites Amid New York Port Figures
A renewed debate on restricting immigration follows a surge of arrivals at New York’s immigrant port. March totals show 133,900 new arrivals, with over 50,000 for the week, and experts predict a yearly total near 1,260,000. The Bureau of Immigration notes dispersal across states, while advocates cite distribution progress and the illiteracy issue as less blocking.
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California
New Jersey
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Hobson and the Naval Buildup in Alabama Politics
The piece discusses Richmond Pearson Hobson as a potential congressional candidate from Alabama, tracing his heroism in the Spanish American War and his push for a vast navy. It mocks reliance on his oratory, questions naval subsidies, and weighs political maneuvering in the Alabama primaries and national scene.
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Debate on ship subsidies and tariff reform in American policy
The piece critiques ship subsidies and defends tariff protection as a public good. It argues that protection benefits the many, not just monopolies, and contemplates tariff revision as a path to broader prosperity while cautioning against delaying actions favored by standpatters. The author cites Gen Grosvenor and Speaker Cannon to frame the debate and anticipates future protection for American shipping within tariff reform.
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Random Provincial Musings On Politics And People
A jumble of remarks on local politics and public figures. Mention of Selt mayor of Niagara Falls, Max Gorky noted for distraction from coal strikes, and Richmond P Hobson’s congressional path. References to California defense spending, a ten million battle ship, and France with questionable reforms. Vesuvius quells, competition viewed as excessive.
Is the Home Passing Away in American Life
Pittsburg Gazelle reports writers debate whether the American home is fading as families shrink it to basic needs. Critics claim modern wives resist housekeeping and entertaining, turning homes into shelters or deserted nests. The piece warns losing the home’s sanctity could lead youth astray and urges reflection on gender roles and domestic duties.
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Pittsburg
Immigrants in Cities Spur Southern Attraction Effort
From the Nashville American a Western Passenger Association annual report shows large city immigrants finding mill work. The piece notes many states hosting over 20,000 immigrants, with rapid urban population growth and a call for Southern governors to attract home cookers southward by sharing information about the region’s opportunities.
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Mline
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Dakota
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Okieboron
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Fragmented verse and quotes across papers
A collage of literary snippets and cartoon captions from multiple papers. From Milwaukee Sentinel a funeral style lament about silence and gray skies contrasts with light humor lines from Detroit Free Press Columbus Dispatch and Philadelphia Prose jokes about clothes, horses, and hustle.
Not Physical. Prom in Milwaukee Sentinel
Report notes Goldhex in decline amid scrutiny as authorities investigate. He declines to answer questions or provide comment on the situation.
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Milwaukee Sentinat
Old Goldhex
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A humorous admonition on married life, arguing that men fear women who outsmart them and noting social scenes with champagne and wedding receptions. The piece hints at gender dynamics and wit, with playful jabs at romance and domestic cleverness.
French to Honor Emile de Girardin Centenary
A historical sketch recalls Emile de Girardin as the father of cheap newspapers, detailing his birth, marriages, and offspring, his stormy political career, and his influence on French journalism and public sentiment. It notes his dramatic personal life and a famous revolt era anecdote, plus references to other illegitimate branches of Napoleonic era families.
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Idaey
Biarritz
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Gerava
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France
Ghrardin
Henri Fonton
Girardin Laloud
Treasure tale of Captain Kidd under a tainted promise
In a fragmentary note from a historical column, Captain Kidd is described as burying treasure and planning to hide it from posterity. The piece suggests that any taint would vanish when future generations finally uncover the stash, as the dig proceeds.
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Chicago ‘Tribune
Kidd
Bound to Drop Out Dispute Escalates Between Men
In a terse exchange a man asserts deception while another questions persistence. The dialogue hints at tension and social restraint as one taunts the other and refuses further argument. The scene suggests a formal confrontation between gentlemen over truth and behavior.
Cary Suit Over Wife's Purchases In Supreme Court
Hamilton Wickes Cary administrator of Nellie Bostwick Cary estate faced Bertha Adams in Tal Term Supreme Court seeking $2500 repayment for goods bought by Mrs Cary. Adams, a dressmaker, claimed $3509 worth of gowns bought between July and September. Cary contended his wife was incompetent and that Adams knew of her condition, alleging fraud and offering to return items. The case includes witness testimony on items and Mrs Cary’s status as an alcoholic in past filings.
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Astor
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Batiste
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South Africa
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Great Britain
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From a Hill Country Encounter to King’s Unhappiness
An amalgam of sketches and quips travels from Kentucky hill country to Chicago. A pair of hikers meet a taciturn farmer who speaks little and reveals a riddle about a king whose wealth cannot console him. Interludes on public opinion and a jab at municipal ownership follow, ending with a quip on where the kissing line should be drawn.
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Democratic Hope in West Sparks Talks in Washington Lobbies
In Washington lobby scenes, Charles J Hughes of Denver cites a golden opportunity for Democrats to regain power in Western states including Colorado. He notes Democratic disorganization but predicts a possible Senate contest to succeed Tom Patterson, while Republicans in several states may face defeats if the right campaign is mounted.
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Insurance firms bear San Francisco fire losses debated
A 19th century column argues insurance companies and their treasuries will cover nearly 4144 50000 in San Francisco after a major fire. It frames the corporations as essential for recovery, likening their funds to earthquake resistance and criticizing high premiums while urging public patience and philanthropy to fund rebuilding efforts.
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Horse Still Leads in 1906 as Automobiles Rise
Report from Cynclonat Inquirer notes the horse remains dominant with 17,057,702 in the United States in 1906, despite autos gaining traction for heavy city delivery. Prices averaged 3989.9 dollars versus 174.6 in 1892. autos are critiqued as noisy and impractical for family life, while the horse is praised for loyalty and nobility amid early modern transportation debates. The piece weaves in quotes from other papers on social attitudes and light anecdotes.
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Cynclonat Inquirer
United States
Busunet
Extremes From We Chicago Tribune Doctor
A patient in a Chicago hospital joked with his surgeon after an appendectomy, recalling a previous injury and quipping about the surgeon's current removal of his appendix. The exchange shows a wry, humorous bedside moment amid medical care.
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Chicago Tribune
Infantile Affection Reveals Bond Between Baby and Visitor
An incident described in the Chicagoend Our baby says Newpop shows a strong attachment to a visitor, who jokes about the infant preferring him to the mother. The baby sighs and resists others walking the floor at night, underscoring a deep, humorous bond.
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