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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1906
Page
6
New York Governor to President Path Seen by Some Papers
The piece notes Democratic papers hope a New York governor could reach the presidency, citing William Travers Jerome as a possible Roosevelt-like figure. It argues that Albany to Washington has rarely produced a president, with Cleveland as the lone modern exception, and warns that mere governorship is not proof of national fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wiliam J. Bryan
New York Sun
William Travers Jerome
Albany
White House
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Ohio
United States
Roosevelt
Cologne
Coleridge
Chicago
Gret
the Post
Stock Yard
Taft
Philippines
Gompers
Oman
Coney Island
Rockefevier
H. J. Schulters
National Legislative Committee
The
Knights of Labor
Organized Labor
Mr. Cannon
Congress
New Willard
Roger Sullivan
Ilinois
Cannon
William B. McKinley
Republican Congressional Committee
Sullivan
Bryan
Federation of Labor
Labor
Ebeman G. Dawes
Marietta
Mr. Dawes
Dawes
Sehneider
John F. White
Qhic
Standard Oil Company
Rufus R. Dawes
Roman
Debating the Drago Doctrine in International Law
The New York Sun argues for sidelining the Drago doctrine, noting that debt collection by force lacks legal basis. It cites Secretary Root and Monroe doctrine precedents, suggesting peace congress action and a temporary expediency rationale beside formal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Senate
Santo Domingo
Law of Nations
Great Britain
Venezuela
United States
Messrs
Calvo
Drago
Hague
Sun
The Bryan campaign sparks fiery oration in Lincoln
The Lincoln Democratic convention opened with Judge C. M. Skiles delivering a heady keynote praising William Jennings Bryan. He forecast Bryan's nomination and victory, arguing the Chicago platform and reform message were settled, while railing against opposition as futile and sensational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard Taylor
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Rometown
Lincoln
Bryan
C. M. Skiles
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Skites
St Paul
William Jennings Bryan
West
Democratic Party
Dickeng
Paris
Skiles
Racial tensions and military policy in national debate
The piece argues that Chicago is perceived as healthier yet reports show rising public baths usage, challenging claims. It criticizes the deployment of colored regulars, urging Congress to address the Brownsville incident and the ongoing quota of black troops in the regular army. It notes broader social and political commentary, including editorials on race, war, and public policy, with related anecdotes and jokes from various cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lave Hie
Chicago
Henel
United States
Congress
Brownsville
Tex
War Department
America
Spain
San Juan Hill
Des Moines
Iowa
Cooling
Metropolitan
California
Ohio
D. K. Watson
Columbus
Mr. Watson
Riggs House
Bixtieth Congress
Tom
Organized Labor
Judge Watson
Ranjit Sinhji Clocks Triumph and Tumult as Jam of Nawanager
The young Rajput prince Ranjit Sinhji, famed cricket star and Cambridge graduate, is poised to be installed as Jam of Nawanager after a royal dispute. His rise follows the death of the usurper Jaswant, with British hesitation over rightful succession and a hefty annual tribute to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingland
Natwénagar
England
Ranjit Sinhji
Dir
William Grave
Hdward
University of Cani
Bridge
Nawerlagar
India
Ranjit
Nawanagar
Song
Ranilt
Gland
University of Cambridge
Tust
Jam
Jaswant
Nawanager
Thameselves i
Law
Jem
Carnihé
Cambridge
Australia
Authors Revolt and Lord Barrington Feature in Era Clippings
The September issue marks the authorship handover at American Magazine to John Phillips with new editors Ida Tarbell William Waite and others. The column also recounts tales of Sir Lord Barrington from the Coldstream Guards and Ireland in early 18th century lore, plus a bustling backstage gallery of social jests and a factory gag that falls flat with the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary Sedgwick
Calver Publishing House
John &. Phillips
Wollowing
Edicors
Ida M.tarbell
William Allen Waite
P. P. Dunne
Mr. Dooley
Lincoln Stertens
Ray Stannard Baker
Albert A. Boyden
John M. Siddall
Phillips Publishing Company
Lord Barrington
England
Coldstream Guards
Dean Swift
John Wildman
Berkshire
Mat Jong
Franlois
Barrington
Hiza
Beth Shute
George
Prince of Wales
George III
Howdy
Wing
Lord Berrington
House of Commons
George I
Viscount Barrington
Loth Beaconsfield
Queen Victoria
Lord Melbourne
Robert Peel
John Russell
Lord Palmerston
Liadstone Beaconsfield
Salisbury
Corruption in American politics and Chicago politics
English writer argues political corruption stems from a biased system and private interests, criticizing reform obstacles and the influence of financiers. Alderman Kenna appears as a pivotal, loyal figure shaping votes and local policy, while the author proposes a radical reconstruction of political method or a new state as alternatives to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biautes
Wells
Harper's Weekly
Roosevelt
Fey Urey
Senator Colby
New Jersey
Chicago
Alderman Kenna
Athettean Polititcs
America
Standard Oil
Humor and gossip snippets from Houstm Post and New York Press
Fragmented reads include a joke about calling a husband Pickle versus Honey, a report by Deputy Sheriff George Russell on lost papers at Spaulding Auditorium during a Republican convention, and satirical lines on bachelor reflections. The item blends social quips with transient political context and mock anecdotes.
Million Acre Santa Gertrudes Ranch Size Shocks Nation
Harper's Weekly outlines Santa Gertrudes Ranch in Southwest Texas totaling about 1.43 million acres. Founded in 1853 by Capt. Richard King and Capt. Mifflin Kenedy, the estate grew under James A. Kleberg to vast proportions, with the King-Kenedy partnership shaping its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canter
Harper's Weekly
Santa Gertrudes Ranch
Texas
Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay
Santa Gertrudes Rabeh
Delaware
Santa Gertrudes
United States
Lone Star Stars
Richard King
Mississippi River
Mifflin Kenedy
Rio Grande
Gen. Taylor
Capt King
H. M. King
BR. J. Kisberg
Changes in Cubans Temperament and Work Ethic
Americans visiting Cuba note a shift from barbarism to modernism as American influence grows. Investment and modernization touch the island while Cuban temperament remains largely unchanged, with increased regularity and seriousness in work. The piece contrasts prewar ignorance with current progress under independence and Americanization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Quimby
Leenle
Cuba
Aga
Parth Os
Atlantic
Bar-barish
Holds the Jag Record
An assortment of fragmented clippings from a 19th century American magazine hints at extreme alcohol use, poetic snippets, a Shakespeare revival poster, a murder memorial, university debates, and stray quotes. The garbled text mentions a man reporting 8000 intoxications, a July 14 Shakespeare performance, and a murder remembrance in Hampton Down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lestnight
Bath Herald
Hisse Adeline Luke
Hampton Down
Kath
Else J Adenine Luke
Florida Prosperity Tied to Panama Canal Boom
Prominent Pensacola official J E Stillman says the Panama Canal will bring boundless benefits to Florida with Gulf coast growth. He cites rising land values, Tampa to Key West rail plans, and new investments by Henry Flagler including a Key West extension and Havana ferry service, plus quiet Florida politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Gulf State
Florida
J. E. Stillman
Pensacola
Fla
Ralebh
Gulf Cites
Oran
Flagler
Miami
Key West
Havana
Cuba
Key West Wi
Isthmian Canal
Bryan
Inquest Describes Slap Custom at Saloon
A coroner's court inquest discusses a local custom in a saloon where men slap another in the face as a salute after drinking and eating, revealing a rough ritual once practiced in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City ’ Coroner's Court
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