Tariff debate echoed in Albany Journal voices
A fragmented column traces tariff policy from Republican protectionist roots through McKinley and Dingley, arguing for tariff revision while denouncing stand pat positions. It notes Albany Journal and associated papers align with protectionist tradition and criticize reciprocity efforts as betrayal of trust.
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Amerkcen Indus Res
Ameria
Democratic Party
Pepe
Albany Forma
Republica Pis
Republian
Erlemesio
Americin
Congress
Indi Miettar
Albany Journal
Blaine Mckinley
McKinley
Dingley
Nelson Dingley
Buffalo
Willam McKinley
Root and Lamont Duel Over New York Gubernatorial Nomination
The piece weighs a looming GOP split over Elihu Root and Daniel S Lamont for New York governor. It lauds both as national figures, notes their War Department ties, and imagines a monumental contest shaping party strength across the state and city.
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Cleveland
Root
Messrs Lamont
Commonwealth
Building Many Houses and Color Photography in Washington
The article notes rapid growth in Washington with hundreds of new houses and tall private and flat dwellings replacing older homes, contrasting the city’s expansion with New York and other major cities. It then introduces color photography advances, crediting an Austrian and a German scientist, describing a new process using color-sensitized paper and a unique printing method on developed negatives.
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Washington
Chenge Tribune
United States
New York
Chicago
Kodak
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Hesekiel
Ives
Charles Cros
Ducos de Hauron
Lippmann
Layete
Let The Post Follow You To Stay Informed This Summer
Washingtonians planning summer trips should arrange for The Post to follow them. This ensures timely home news and world events while away. Submit both old and new addresses to start or change the service.
Democratic Prospects in pivotal states and the 1896 map
An editorial argues Democrats must rebuild a nationwide organization to mobilize popular support and turnout. It notes Republicans hold stronger local machinery, but cash alone cannot trigger a landslide. only a pivotal alliance and broad effort can deliver victory. The piece cites past election swings and warns Republicans fear a decisive shift in key states.
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New York World
Ipp
Republi
Printing with gelatin photographic process gains popularity
The article explains a gelatin printing method where light colored layers react to different wavelengths, washed in heated water to reveal colors. It notes the process’ rise as a fashionable fad in cities, benefiting amateur and professional photographers, with a brief discussion of a Symposium on the Negro and reactions from Boston and London on race and suffrage.
Campaign Literature Sparks Debate On Its Value In Elections
A discussion in the New York Sun questions the efficacy of campaign literature while noting that large-scale distribution proves influential. The piece argues rural voters often read material sent by campaigns and that requests drive demand for informed arguments, countering claims that literature is wasted.
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New York Sun
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Sun
United States
New York
Farmer Smith
Indiana
Michigan
Httle
Middle West
Bryan
New Jersey
French aristocracy and royal matches in news notes
Foreign notes recount Marie Antoinette’s alleged anti American stance and Lafayette’s fate if France had aided the American cause. It sketches Belgian princess Clementine caring for Maximilian’s widow and Radziwill marital strife. It traces marriages linking Sophie Blanc, Monte Carlo, and Richelieu lineages plus the Rothschild and Greffulhe branches and the Gramont ducal line.
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Belgium
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Mexico
Chateau
Bouchout
Brussels
Maximilian
Henrietta
Ostend
Laeken
Belman
Ems
Constantine Radziwill
Mlle Sophie Blanc
Monte Carlo
Radziwill
Nieswicz
Sophie Blane
Paris
Armand de la Rochefoucauld
Bisuccia
Bisucccia
Estrees
Doudgeauvile
Male de Richelieu
Gabriel de la Rochefoucauld
New Orleans
Michael Heme
Prince of
Monaco
Mile da Richelieu
Michael Heine
Aimery Dé la Rochefoucauld
Improved American physique and health habits praised
An examination of 19th century observations on American health notes a shift from frigid, pale forms to ruddy, robust figures. The piece cites reduced tobacco and liquor use, better diets, and especially increased outdoor activity from gymnasiums to baseball. It highlights early athletic culture and quotes historians on changing physique trends.
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Chicago Tribune
Atlantic Monthly
Holmes
Atlantic
George Wilam Curtis
Harper's Magazine
Phe
Thackeray
England
America
Abernathy
Alden Gobble
Sam Luck
Normes
Yale
John to Be a Preacher? Farmer Reports Bibulous Hint
A humorous local exchange from the Philadelphia Press notes Farmer Korntop and his wife discussing their son John. The father jokes that John is inclined toward preaching, while an offhand line from a college professor hints at bibulous tendencies.
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Philadelphia
John
Farmer
Proverbial Quips and Gossip Across Papers
A collage of brief, witty notes from Baltimore American Brooklyn Eagle and others. Jabs at marriage vows, adulterated salt rumors, poetry as light fare for graduates, and a punchline about a master in his house signaling not being married. Miscellany with sly social quips and domestic humor in old newspaper voice.
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Duke of
Duke de Gramont
Germany
Dukes
Guiche
Lesparre
Mile de Greffulhe
Countess de Carman Chimay
Prince de Chimay
Rigo
Count de Greffulhe
Lous XVIII
Lows
France
Lews Philippe
Hia
House of Orleans
Golden Calf
Marquise 50 Fontenot
Slga
Lords Rule Upsets Scottish Church Union Fight
London reports a House of Lords decision favoring twenty four Free Church ministers from Gaelic congregations in Scotland. They gain control of substantial funds over five million dollars and property including more than one thousand churches and manses worth near forty nine to fifty million dollars, potentially triggering a major religious upheaval in October 1900.
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House of Lords
Scotland
London
Free Church of Scotland
United Presbyterian Church
Free Church
Highlands
Rural Delivery Salaries Raised for 11000 Carriers
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow announced a modification to the rural free delivery salary adjustment affecting about 11 000 carriers. Salaries rise from 18 to 72 dollars yearly. The August 1 change makes 22 600 carriers eligible for the 720 dollar maximum, serving 100 families or more over about twenty miles. No other changes are planned.
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Bristow
Civil Service Commission boosts credits for speed in exams
The Civil Service Commission announced a change to clerk examination scoring to credit speed in copying and computation. Previously candidates received a general average regardless of time used. The commission says this adjustment will raise efficiency standards for those certified for appointment.
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Civil Service Commission
Rosebud lands reserved for townsites drawing outcome
The General Land Office announced that portions of ceded Rosebud Indian reservation lands have been reserved for townsite use following a Chamberlain South Dakota drawing. Areas include multiple sections in townships 7 to 9 north and ranges 71 to 73 west. The president will also meet a machinists delegation pushing a Saturday half holiday and wage increase from 360 to 400 per day, with Rev Dr Ferdinand Iglehart among visitors. no special significance noted.
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Rosebud Indian Reservation
Chamberlain SD
Roosevelt
Aly
Presiden Connell
Assur
Washington Navy Yard
Ferdinand Iglehart
St Pauls Moe
Payne Heads to New York for Talks with Cartelyou
Postmaster General Payne met the President before a Newark trip. He left yesterday and may return today or Friday. In New York he plans a conference with National Chairman Cartelyou. Local land office appointments were announced, including Sidney Ro DeLong in Tucson and Egbert S Okley at Cass Lake Minnesota. Parcels Post for Santo Domingo discussed. a treaty aiming at eleven pounds in mails. European trade limits noted.
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Reorganized Democracy
Taggart
Indiana
Judge
Mr Taggart
New York
Chicago
Payne
Newark
Cartelyou
Uas
Sidney Ro DeLong
Tucson
Arig Egbert S Okley
Cass Lake
Minn Mathias N Koll
Oakley
Parcels Post
Santo Domingo
Government of
Parcela Post
Taft to Speak in Chaulaugana and Manila Day
Secretary Taft will speak in Chaulaugana New York on the first of the month on the Philippines and will also address the St Louis Exposition on August 13 labeled Manila Day with an elaborate program for the Philippine section. Secretary Shaw travels to Chicago to meet a congressional committee for international arbitration delegates ahead of St Louis conference. Postmasters appointed in Pennsylvania.
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St Louis
Republican Machine
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Shaw
Treasury
Pullman Company
Port Arthur
Taft
Chaulaugana N Y
Philippines
St .Leuig Exposition
Manila
Col Edwards
Bureau of Insular
Chicago
Congress
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Westward politicking and social chatter at the New Willard
In a Washington hotel lobby, Gov. A. Otero of New Mexico and Marcus A. Smith of Arizona mingle with Arthur Seligman and others after a Roosevelt era trip companionable talk about statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. Senator Scott of West Virginia discusses reelection and Wisconsin politics, while reporters note Goodyear’s candidacy and the era's campaign mood.
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Roosevelt
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