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Secretary of the Navy
Dolphin
Navy
Paul Morton
Subsidizing Minor Parties in New York Politics
Analyzes minor party influence on elections, citing Prohibition in 1880s New York and modern Populist pressures. Examines Republican and Democratic subsidy allegations, noting Springfield Republican lines on late 19th century strategies and the notion of funding third-party campaigns to siphon votes. Discusses tariff debates and reciprocity within Dingley era policies and political maneuvering.
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John P St John
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Greeley
Congress
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West dies loyal statesman praised for integrity and service
An obituary tribute lauds George Graham West as honest, loyal, and brilliant. It recalls his Missouri to Missouri River journey, Senate service, and steadfast fidelity to Founders' principles, praising his virtuous character and enduring impact on public life. It also notes respect from colleagues and hopeful reflection on his legacy.
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Gold Standard Claim Reframed in Republican Finance Debate
The Springfield Republican questions Fairbanks on when the party established the gold standard, arguing the party’s crucial financial reform began earlier than later acts. It lauds John Sherman’s key role in resumption of specie payments, crediting the Republican influence on national honor and prosperity since Appomattox.
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Gold standard praise and a King Edward fashion note
The piece lauds Grover Cleveland for preserving the gold standard and recounts opposition within his party. It then humorously critiques King Edward VII's trousers fashion and recalls Irving and other theater anecdotes about creased trousers and dress, reflecting on fashion trends and social quirks.
Tabloid Philosophy From the Philadelphia Record
A collection of aphorisms and quips reflecting daily life and human foibles. Witty lines touch on vanity ambition prudence and prudishness with playful misprints and humorous misdirections characteristic of a newspaper’s light column.
Domestic woes of a crown prince and European royals
A long, denser column discusses the Saxony crown prince and former crown princess, their reconciliation prospects with Countess Montignoso, and public sympathy for the mother and child. It notes Greece Greece England Cyprus tensions, King George of Greece, and differing views on military spending versus economic development. It mentions Lord Curzon’s India viceroy duties, King Edward, and Sir Michael Biddulph’s death and the Black Rod office history.
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Disparity Between Brawn and Brains in College Life
The essay weighs athletic training versus academics in colleges, noting a growing gap between student and athlete. It cites Annapolis Naval Academy where 199 applicants passed mental tests but 114 failed physicals, suggesting vacuums in aligning physique with intellect while universities push sports across campuses.
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Potomac River Regatta Scheduled for August 13
The Potomac River Regatta Association announces annual races on Saturday August 13. The Potomac provides a premier racing course and the association’s volunteers fund the event through subscriptions to present citizens with a showcase of athletic skill.
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Greatest Menace to Labor in the Free Press Report
The Detroit Free Press cites Saturday’s tale by two New York wanderers who found abundant work but very low wages. They blame foreigners, especially Italians, for driving wages down as railroads and companies hire cheaper labor. The piece argues population influx harms American workers, urges regulation of immigration and traffic, and warns against treating migrants as a dumping ground while pressed for lasting labor reforms.
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United States
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Passing of the Party Organ in the Chicago Tribune
The piece laments the fate of the old-fashioned party organ as newspapers modernize. It contrasts fair discussion of politics with spellbinding oratory, noting many outlets resist acknowledging flaws in their own party. It suggests a shift in political writing similar to changes in politics.
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Calamity for Baltimore Crabs and Prices Rise
The Baltimore Herald notes crabs sell up to 2.50 a barrel, double the usual price, with shortages felt in the burnt district and along wharves. It warns a severe winter could worsen the crab supply, while imagining a dim future if the species declines.
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Chesapeake
A Class to Be Pitied From the Baltimore American
A reflective piece on presidential year babies bearing inherited names. The text contrasts social expectations and the burden of lineage with ordinary mediocrity. It includes a Philadelphia press snippet about Shakespeare and a rural joke scene with a rabbit and farmer illustrating arithmetic banter.
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Philadelphia
The Profit of One Strike
A Chicago report notes two months of idle time ended as wagon drivers return to work under terms offered during the walkout. The gain cited equals two months of wages lost by the workers.
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Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
Fragments discuss aging, relationships, and advice in a brusque tone. A bachelor notes life lessons reach death, while humorous lines pit mother in law guidance against spouse disputes. The piece uses sharp, retro humor to sketch gender and social quirks of the era.
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Polygamous Flowers Cause School Board Ban in New Jersey
From the St Paul Dispatch the Brunswick New Jersey school board removes botany from the curriculum citing flowers with immoral associations. The piece mocks intolerance and argues the ban will prevent teaching natural development and moral themes in a Pickwickian tone.
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The Cost Per Capita
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune argues that while exports rise for Americans, the per capita cost of government is low under Roosevelt. It cites official figures comparing nations, claims the Roosevelt administration achieves cost efficiency, and labels the St Louis platform as behind the times.
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Changin' career woes for Wuig Ting Jane
Wuig Ting-Jane, China’s Washington representative, returned home to take up administration duties then chose retirement from public life. The move sparks sympathy and questions whether the dull routine of Chinese officialdom surpasses the political bustle of Washington.
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Embarrassing the Administration Plots Noted in Letter
A Baltimore based letter to the editor argues Democrats may push strategies to embarrass the administration before November 1. The writer warns readers not to be deceived by schemes for political effect and asserts they will not affect Theodore Roosevelt's resolve or leadership.
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Cheerful Optimism in Figures From Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript notes Col Darrell D Wright presents figures showing wage increases since 1896 by 16.6 percent and living cost rises at 165 percent. It casts Wright as a cheerful optimist who argues society is still farther from hardship than ever before.
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A Saloon with a Halo
The Baltimore American notes a Mexico del Saloon trial proposing temperate drinking in New York. Philanthropists back the project hoping for success, optimists claim it may work, while the wise doubt it will.
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Sign of Prosperity and Quotations Mix in Snippet
A jumble of humor and quips from various newspapers hints at changing language and ironic commentary. Jests reference prosperity, racial terms, handwriting habits, cremation, and mythic Parisian wit as writers play with phrases and social perceptions.
Wine and world travelers mingle at hotel lobby tale
In a Willard Hotel salon tale, Col. Tom Ochiltree is recalled discussing a royal favorite wine priced at 19 a bottle. Two young men later tested the story by inviting him to dine, leading to a costly misadventure when the wine’s price and the colonel’s reputation collided amid a hotel mix up.
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