Astounding misrepresentation and tariff visions discussed
The article derides press reports on President Roosevelt and alleged interviews while analyzing a looming tariff revision via treaties. It notes the president’s oath and constitutional duties, critiques reliance on newspaper scoops, and examines how Congress and the White House may influence revenues and trade policy. The piece references McKinley era treaties and reciprocity limits, hinting at a potential, controversial shift in tariff strategy pending Senate action.
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United States
Congress
People's Branch
Legislative Department
Executive Department
Boston Adveriser
White House
Senate
McKinley
Roosevelt
Capitol
Women in History Stir Public Life and Policy
The article discusses how ambitious women, though not holding official posts, shaped dynasties and statesmen through affection, intrigue, and influence. It argues behind the scenes they often caused misjudgments, scandals, and policy shifts, noting examples from American and British contexts and criticizing meddling and imprudent actions by high‑ranking women.
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Vmowen TV Diptowacy
United States
Debates on tariffs and consular posts in early America
The article critiques consular appointments for politics over business, condemns free trade foes, and warns against expanding federal power via Beveridge style labor and commerce rules. It recalls debates on tariff revisions, national sovereignty, and the role of the presidency in appointing diplomats amid a chorus of public opinion across newspapers.
A City Palace of Wasteful Splendor Echoes in Magazine
From Broadway Magazine a critique of the New York Hall of Records, calling attention to extravagant bronze gateways, marble from Siena and Connemara, a $1,000,000 furniture bill, special designs for fixtures, luxurious rugs, and ornate offices. The piece decries space and expense as wasteful and unnecessary splendor.
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Broadway
New York Hall of Records
Corporation Counsel Office
Tiffany
Connemara
Italy
Bush, Brown
Martign
J Pierpont Morgan
Corporation Counsel
A Man's True Measure From the New York Evening Mail
A poem contrasts public virtue with private life and shows a man’s true measure by his treatment of family. The piece emphasizes that respect and character are proven at home, not in pulpit praise or public acts, as children and wife respond to a father's love and care.
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Mortimer Durands
Lse
Wlashington Best Co
Wlashington
D. C
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth __est
Pontifica
Washington DC
Cliss
New York
Flathon
Chieazo Ofies
Unity Bullame
Pall Block
Philadelphia
Rajner
Foraker
New York Evening Mail
Tarong
Bryce Ottawa
New York Times
James Pryce
Tyne
England
Great Britain
United States
Bruce
Thad
Washington
Ottawa
Canada
Alaska
Newfoundland
Roosevelt
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A collection of terse musings on manners and society from Chicago News observers. Witty lines critique vanity and bore overtones, noting women’s opinions, aging, and social expectations with sharp, ironic phrasing. The reflections touch on art, credibility, and personal frictions across generations.
King Abandons New Year Honors Across Empire
Fragmented coverage shows King Edward suspending New Year honors for all but government service in India. The move ends a Victorian era practice of biannual knighthood distributions, angering aspirants while noting November and June as key birthday observances.
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Hdward
India
Queen Victoria
Hdwaard
London
Welbeck Abbey visit by King and Queen to see Portland tunnels
London Cable Welbeck Abbey famed underground rooms and passages built by the late Duke of Portland are to be toured by the King and Queen with the present Duke and Duchess of Portland. The duchess hosts shooting parties and country dances in the underground hall while the duke, a noted sportsman, supported charity with his winnings. The article blends legends of the double life and a bazaar run under a London name, and recounts Roosevelt era hunting tales and Cunard steward Harry Stevens’ ocean crossings and drink knowledge.
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Holyrood Palace
Sir Walter Scott
Duke of Hamilton
Dukes of Hamilton
Holyrood
Edward
Hampton Rooms
Iis
Charles II
Scotland
Marquige DE Fonrenoy
London
Welbeck Abbey
Duke of Portland
Duke and Duchess of Portland
Welbeck
Druce Ran & Bazaar
Duchess of Portland
England
Wicsons
Bentinck
King Eoward
Welbech
Space Horses
New York Times
Harry Stevens
Ithe Cunarder
Lucana
Atlantic
Stevens
Cunard Company
Liverpool
Evers
Scofia
Oregon
Englshman
New York
Earth
Space
Moon
The Congressional Poker Misconduct Story Unfolds
A group of six Southern and Western wives of Representatives form a poker club in Washington. A new, wealthy, socially connected member joins and dominates by not showing her cards, prompting jealousy and speculation. A niece’s subtle act reveals the ruse, ending with the new member quitting as whispers of scandal spread through Washington.
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Washington
Washington Dispatch
New York Sun
Congress
South
Atx
Siz
Far West
Quetl
Congressional
No Santa Claus Confession From a Dreaming Child
A child writes in regret about believing in Santa Claus and explains why the expected visit did not occur. The note reveals self-blame and affection for a younger listener, while acknowledging the joy of the child’s anticipation despite the letdown.
Woman Seeks Divorce After Elopement in Missouri Case
Mrs Hanna, who eloped at eighteen from Moberly, Missouri, and married William Hanna, a Kansas City butcher, asked Circuit Court Judge Park for a divorce after five years of marriage and about a year living apart. The judge queried her about the elopement.
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Kanean City Star
Moberly
Hanna
Kansas City
William Hanna
Park
Sea serpent tale and other news from distant shores
A Swedish off Salisjabaden sighting by Victor Ankarerona describes a gray brown forty foot creature with a turtlelike body moving swiftly, then vanishing as waves swell along the shore. Also, Rev Joseph D Smith of Delta died after being knocked by a steer while preparing to slaughter it.
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Swekhalm Cale
Victor Ankarerona
Royal Hunt
Amy Oscar
Ankarerona
Resona
Salisjabaden
Stockholm
Steel
Generals praise U S Army marksmen and study Nile saves
Retired General Henry Ward contends American soldiers are the world’s best shots after a long foreign tour. He cites Germany and France as numerically strong and notes Lord Roberts’ reforms in England. Also discussed: Nile river improvements, irrigation, and dam project impacts. Professor W Harkins voices mining smelter damages in Montana, with Arsenic smoke and copper output from Anaconda cited as vast damages to forests and crops.
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United States Army
Henry C Ward
Ebbitt House
Ward
Washington
Fifteenth
United States Infantry
Monterey
Cal
Gen Ward
Europe
Marriton
United States
Germany
France
England
Lord Roberts
Americas
Nile
Ward Wil
California
Army
War Department
Atlanta
Omaha
Cuba
Philippines
Manila
W . Harking
University of Montana
New York
National Association For the Advancement of Science
Hawking
Montana University
Missoula
Haseen
Anaconda
Amalgamated Company
Hat Ready
T. Works
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Panama Canal
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Kansas
Chancellor Day
Chicago
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Beveridge
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Mail
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Myoto
Vyacheslay Petrovaky
Mai
Java
Tim Wood
Ruf
Kaiser
Rogers
Santa Claus
Mr Rogers
Boston
George Washington
New York Hall
Sun
Dr Green
Bristol Hospital For Children
Green
Hei
Charleston
S. C
New England Society of Charleston
Frankoia Rives Lassiter
Virginia
Caesar
Lassiter
Vatican
Chicago News
Tate
King
Pierre Loti
Ibrahim AH
Egypt
Shedive
M Carton de Weart
Heypt
Lord Cromer
Turkey
Pierre Lotis
Lord Leven
Holyrood Chapel
Hamburgh
Lord Balcarras
John Stirling Maxwell
Abbey Church
Order of the Thistle
Balcarres
John Stiling Maxwell
Lethaby
Houston Post
Loeb
Tenderfoot
Leslies
Lesh
Rhodes
Roosevelt Camp
Atlantic City
New York World
Ashe
Daisy English
Rba
Emma English
Daisy
Cty
Northfeld
Ruman
New York Press
Eal
Charles Emerson
David Belasco
Shoreham
Bee
Unitimate
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Pat Les
Uns
Meir
Cook
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