News and gossip of other lands from 1906 post
A long column reviews international events and rumors from Portsmouth negotiations to Rothschilds during the Russia Japan peace talks. It notes press tactics, envoy protections, and public fascination with the peace process, alongside reflections on American commercial rise and historical diplomacy between Russia, Britain, and the United States.
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Rusela
Fspan
Japan
Russia
Samuel G Blythe
New York World
United States
Kreaker
Poertamouth
Fothschilds
Hussia
Yeghrdet Ag
Stadt
Rothschild
Inchey
Paris
de Witte
Ratpia
Controversy Trails Helle de Talleyrand in German Notes
A historical panorama centers on Helle de Talleyrand Perigord Prince de Sagan amid a German money dispute over promissory notes. The piece details forged signatures, Paris prison swindles, a family power struggle for four dukedoms, and a royal intervention by the future Prince of Wales to shield the lineage.
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Helle de Talleyrand Perigord
Prince de Sagan
Henri Galard de Bearn
Price Dé Chalais
Price
Germany
Paris
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Sugar Pot
Lebaudy
Privessa de Sagan
Talleyrand
Perigord
Valencay
Sagan
Hugbard
Boson
Levi P. Suire
Morton
Philadelphia
King
Ward
Prince of Wales
Helle
Tiileyrand
Ipso Farto
Prince of
Pramatan
Petera
New Call for Reciprocity in American Trade Policy
From the New York Pot and Kansas reports a broad push for reciprocity with Europe, arguing tariffs harm US exports. It cites Germany France Russia and others, urges a Chicago conference August 1st and 11th, and promotes a maximum and minimum tariff plan to open foreign markets and defend American producers. The piece reflects McKinley era tariff debates and fears retaliation and rising costs at home.
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Europe
Efind
Cypitol
Benator Tumari
la Fol
Boston Merchants’ Association
Senator Lodge
Treasury
Shaw
Washington
Iudstor Addicks
Tom Lawton
Castro
Uncle Sam
Venezuela
Paul Plonest-Prése
Rép
United States
Stati Pat Senate
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Austro-Hungary
France
Italy
Switzerland
Republican Party
Congress
Senate
Chicago
Atoc
Continental Cos
Chinese Wall
Sli
Cuba
Philippines
McKinley
Overstiet the Mark in Philadelphia Press
Fragmentary OCR copy shows garbled dialogue between Mrs Housekesp and Weary Willie about work and moral talk. The text includes misread phrases and scattered terms, with references to a supposed crowd and a “Terrible Thought” and a possible legal or social critique.
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Philadelphia
Reflections Of A Baghel Gr
fragmentary notes describe varied opinions on satisfaction and social expectations. A disjointed passage mentions a 26 net mother, a sweet disposition, and speculation about marriage prospects, with scattered phrases about duties and personal traits in a reflective style.
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New York
Woreda
Fairbanks Speech Stirs Canadian Relations Debate at Sault Ste Marie
The address by Mr Fairbanks celebrated the American spirit praising U S progress and canal commerce while avoiding Canada trade talk. He urged U S leadership in world commerce and warned that rivalry with Canada stems from duty to each nation, not hostility. A second note covers a mailed Indianapolish proposal to publish a verse history of the world with eclectic music.
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Waitiarsis Daye
Phosmcia
London
New York
Mr. Fairbanks
Russie
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United
Amercans
Hiei
United States
Catherine
Heatton
Mr. Straus
Minorca
Breland
Russia
Mediterranean
Thade
Francis Dina
Massachusetts
John Fiske
James Harris
Ward of
Malmesburg
St. Petersburg
France
Francis Wharton
England
Napoleon
Mr Straus
Fairbanks
Sault Ste Marie
Canada
New York Harbor
Lndianapolis
Indianapolis
Plasiarista
Mozart
Handel
Haydn
Verdi
Wagner
Irving
Ot Frifhd
Adove
Abraham
Whitin
Sereno Payne and the 1904 Republican presidential glare
The article reviews Sereno Payne as Warick, criticizes Speaker Cannon and Payne for aiming at the presidency, and notes Taft as a contender. It discusses multiple Republican leaders, the party splits over railroad regulation, and the broader political instability ahead of conventions, highlighting Roosevelt’s influence and the party’s internal divisions.
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Warwick
Cannon
Sereno E. Payne
Payné
united @tates
Pitt
William H. Taft
Payne
Republican Party
Elihu Hoot
C W. Fairbanks
J B. Foraker
Leslie A. Shaw
Philander Knox
GO. P
Hente
Franklin Pierce
Congress
Roosevelt
Signboard Advertising Fails to Impress Industry Leaders
The tenth annual report of the American Planning and Historic Preservation Society questions outdoor poster advertising. It cites large advertisers spending modest shares on outdoor ads and notes mixed results, with several firms reporting little profit from such campaigns and some ceasing outdoor promotions. The piece argues ads often mar scenery and urges a gradual reduction of signboards.
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New Turk ‘Teintine
American Beening and Historic Preservation
Scenic Society
Scenice Society
United States
Tne
Canada
Cuba
Lkely
Southern press backs ending Chinese exclusion policy
The St Louis Globe-Democrat reports Southern papers push repeal of Chinese exclusion and open entry for Chinese laborers. Portland chamber of commerce urged a treaty to admit up to ten years of Chinese workers, while unions and some regions resist. If passed, a gradual, limited lifting of restrictions could become a political issue in Congress.
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St Louis Globe-Democrat
South
Congress
Chamber of Commerce of
Portland
Oreg
Roosevelt
United States
Theda
Republican Congress
Refuses for Be Herded in City Crowds
Westerfitan in New York City feels humiliated by crowds he deems a mob. The piece contrasts individual status out West with being a mere unit in New York crowds. A Philadelphia Press note adds a sweltering tourist remark about daily feather varieties in the city.
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New York City
West
New York
Philadelphia
Not Scared Yet Yet Buttent Twat Whimsy From Indiana
A fragmentary humorous exchange references Illinois travelers and fugitives passing through Indiana, with brusk asides about state rivalry. The text includes garbled dialogue on governance and public figures, hinting at regional humor and political banter.
Notable Talks and Travels Across the United States
A Raleigh visit gathers views from Senator Blackburn and Judge Paynter in a close Kentucky race. Kansas farmer banters about acres, Scottish traveler praises American rail travel, Vermont to Nebraska farm mortgages are noted, Indianapolis housing growth, Georgia railroad pride, and water meters cutting waste.
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John &. Kain
Lexington
Raleigh
Qur County
Fayette
Thomas H Paynter
Congress
Doesn't Prove His Case. Chronicle Witnotes on Politics
Col Watterson returns home and argues that Agricultural Department disclosures prove college bred scientists fail in politics. He contends such men can draw wages from government and profit from official information, suggesting practical politicians from the saloon era outshine them.
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Chicago Chronicle
Col Watterson
Agricultural Department
Seashore Parasol Quest In City Shop Window
A summer shopper debates a parasol at a Philadelphia shop as the clerk presents a seemingly perfect option. The dialogue hints at manners of seaside fashion and the shopper’s skepticism about whether the item is truly suitable.
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Philadelphia Press
Various Political Mentions Across Papers Echo Moral Awakening
Compilation notes from multiple papers mention a rising moral sentiment among race-track gamblers, Uncle Joe Cannon's committee appointment talks, and Roosevelt's static character. Ohio campaign participation and Panama fame are flagged, with Guatemala and Nicaragua amid broader Central American coverage.
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