Germany as a colonizer and American views
A 1905 Washington Post column argues Germany has failed as a colonizer in Africa, notes the Philippines, and contrasts American and British governance, urging prudent defense buildup and reflecting on immigration and national identity. It discusses the Hull Artillery Bill, dual government, and treaty powers with Japan, ending with satirical notices.
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Germany
Reichstag
Africa
Ruppliss
Prince von Buelow
Philippines
Berlin
Washington
America
England
Brazil
Argentina
Japan
California
United States
Senate
Republic
Congress
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Root speech on centralization sparks partisan clash
A New York World summary notes Elihu Root's Pennsylvania Society dinner remarks advocating centralized federal power drew sharp Democratic counterpoints. Edward M. Shepard and Bird J. Coler warned against undermining the Constitution and home rule, stressing fear of Washington power and defense of state rights.
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New York World
Elihu Root
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Society
Thomas ¥. Ryan
Root
Edward M. Shepard Snetwight
Brooklyn Democratic Club
Democratic Party
Shepard
United States
Washington
Bird
Coler
Brooklyn
Thirteen Club
Littl Hungary
East Houston Street
An & Star
The Campaign Fund in Politics Rhyme Satire Poem
A verse lampoons campaign money in U S politics, noting money moves parties, guards leaders, and tilts campaigns. It argues funds flow to the highest bidder, affecting state affairs while critiquing virtue and power in political finance.
History Repeats Itself and the Post Office Pay Debate
A Parle Herald excerpt contrasts English history with the Pope Innocent III interdict and Henry VIII’s divorce. It argues the French crisis mirrors democratic self government, and questions post office pay raises, noting rising living costs and uneven wage growth across government workers. It advocates moderate pay increases for letter carriers and clerks.
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Parle Herald
Innocent III
Henry VII
Henry
Catheric of Aragon
Vatican
France
Henry VIII
Ice-cart horse noses into car on Fifty-ninth Street
An ice-cart horse poked its head through a car window on Fifty-ninth Street and Park Avenue yesterday, causing panic among women passengers. The driver James Walsh struggled to stop the team, one horse forced its head through the window, splinters and blood from neck gashes flew, and the animal may need to be killed.
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Fifty-ninth Street
Park Avenue
Horg
James Walsh
East Sixty-fourth
Lord Clifden and Wimpo le Hall in Cambridgeshire saga
A sprawling tale traces Lord Clifden's acquisition of Wimpo le Hall through mortgage foreclosure, noting royal tensions, family feuds, and extensive wealth from British tin. It recounts historic disputes with the Hardwicke family, succession claims, and a controversial lineage linked to European nobility and political intrigue.
Mark Twain Visit to White House Haunts Memoir Memo
In a North American Review excerpt, Mark Twain recalls his White House visit during President Cleveland’s first term. A note from Livy Clemens warned him to behave, prompting a humorous exchange with Mrs Cleveland and a forged signature request on a card. The tale blends memory, wit, and a glimpse of early 20th century social proprieties.
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Mark Twain
White House
The
North American Review
Livy
Hartford
Washington
Cleveland
Atdan
Pointed Paragraphs From Chicago News
Fragmented excerpts describe social contrasts and public life in Chicago with references to police, judges, reformers, and acts of observation. The piece hints at moral scrutiny, economic tensions, and the complexity of public conduct without clear events or dates.
Old Inns and Their Pilgrim Signs in England History
A survey traces the oldest English inns and their famed signs from the Fighting Cocks at St Albans to the Seven Stars at Manchester, noting gallant coaching days, medieval courtyards, and links to Dick Turpin, Pickwick, and Dickens. It chronicles historic houses, notable patrons, and artist_signs by Crane, Woodville, and Hogarth, with tales of innkeepers, brigands, and legendary tavern lore.
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Fighting Cocks
Bt. Albans
Withy Grove
Manchester
Dick Whittington
SE Bartholomew's
Battle
Compton
Imms
Dertford
Gloucester
London
George
Borough High Street
Yorkshire
Brough
England
Dick Turpin
Yorks
Turpin
John Nevison
Hampstead
Hegex
Charles G. Harper
Harrison Aineworth
Putney Hill
Uxbridge
Southwell
Byron
Charles I
High Wycombe
Disrae
Thame
John Hampden
Hillingdon
Morlend
David Cox
Herring
Sir William Beecher
Bullais
George Inn
Hayes Common
Weergrave-on-Thames
R. As
Goring-on-Thames
Marcus Stone
R. A
Walter Crane
Caton Woodville
Grayshott
Fittleworth
Hogarth
Mr Farper
Dickens
Cobham
Pickwick
Golden Cross
Charing Cross
Smdgate Fbll
Rochester
Tom’s Last Fire Run Ends For Workhorse Tom
Long serving fire horse No 38, nicknamed Tom, died in harness after twenty years serving the city. A roan of powerful build he loved the service and leapt to his stand at every alarm. He collapsed after a run to Third Avenue, having dropped at the hydrant just as the engine halted.
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HULL
United States Army
Committee On
Seeley
Cambridge University
Coast Defense
Coast Artillery
Bernd von Arnim
Ermperor William
Prince Augustus of
Prosaia
Prince Augustus
Ferdinand
Frederick the Great
Ballevug
Napoleon
Berlin
Victor
Bellevue Palace
Mme. de Recamier
Frederica Wichmann
Waldenburg
Jewess
Marie Arendt
Baroness von Brillwitz
Clara von Brillwitz
Guetay von Arnim
Count Harry von Armim
Germany
Paris
Bismarck
Harry Arnim
Eligabeth Brillwitz
Committee For
House of Lords
Westminster
Lord Mowbray
Norfolk
Thomas Brues
Portland
Druce
William II
Welbeck Abbey
Queen Victoria
Duke of Portland
Uper
Committee For Privileges
Nerside New Fort Sun
Tom
Hast Sixty-seventh Street
Highty- Second Street
East End Avenue
Jack Leamy
Lantry
Jerry B
Bull
Third Avenue
San Francisco
Francia B. Logmis
California
Willard
Mr. Loomis
East
United States
New Orleans
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Root
New York
MW Loomis
Loomis
Washington
Cincinnati
Pacific Coast
Making the Best of It Song Fragment
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution presents lyrics and symbolism about enduring through storms with optimism. It emphasizes keeping a hopeful heart as dreams and joy may come true despite adversities.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Court Orders Hair Cut in Indiana Injury Case
Noblesville Indiana December 12 a court orders the plaintiff s hair cut and sent for a barber in a unique ruling. John Phenis sues Indiana Union Traction Company for damages after a work car struck his bucketer wagon across the track. The trial reveals a chain of medical misadventures and a puzzling use of porous plaster. His condition remains serious as doctors describe chest pain and complications from ingesting plaster components.
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Noblesville
Ind
Indiana
John Phenis
Phenis
Indiana Union Trac-ion Company
Irvington
New York
Antonio Cussiamano
Cussiameno
Smith
Cussiamano
Noblssvilla (Ind
Cinciunet
Erquirer
Statesman Talk in Washington Shows Arizona Attitude
In Washington at the New Willard Frank M Murphy of Prescott says Arizona rejects statehood with New Mexico and will wait for full statehood when Congress admits Arizona as a separate state. Chicago lawyer S B Gregory predicts municipal ownership of street railways may come as city election looms in April.
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Aragons
Frank M. Murphy
Prescott
New Willant
New Mexico
Arizona
Congress
Mr. Murphy
United States
Bryan
Gregory
Chicago
Raleigh
Dunne
William F. Cody Guffato
Washington
New Willard
Cody
Wyo
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A fragmented social column notes men favor the simple life and loafing, while women face scrutiny at social events. The piece mocks theater party dynamics and perceptions of restraint, attributing pride to behavior and misread signals at gatherings.
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New York Press
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