Tariff revision tension under Sixtieth Congress in Washington
The Washington Post notes that the Sixtieth Congress, if Republican gains persist after November, is unlikely to revise tariffs in its second session. It warns that major tariff legislation could emerge by October if Republicans stay in control, while the outcome depends on the 60th Congress composition and the November election.
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Colored voters in the North threaten Republican unity and ballots
The New York Times analysis shows colored voters could swing Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and West Virginia to Bryan in 1900, while New York, New Jersey, and Ohio might tilt Democratic if colored Republicans desert. The North watches Southern Republican moves and the Lily White control. Contested delegations, and possible Taft loss loom. unity of Washington business groups and tariff debates follow amid Cannon and Poland-Germany tensions.
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Japan in Korea and world concerns voiced
A Western writer on Korea criticizes Western naivety toward Japanese rule. He warns Korea’s subjugation could threaten Manchuria and China, and questions European trade prestige. References to Hayashi immigration excesses and broader U S reactions follow amid a column of assorted anecdotes.
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West influence in Republican presidential picks explored
A Springfield Republican analysis reviews how Western states shaped GOP nominees from Fremont to Roosevelt, notes the era’s Western dominance, and argues Gov. Hughes could carry Atlantic states. It contrasts Western strength with Eastern support and cites Hearst NY as a Democratic test ground. PMID: none.
Saving Steps for the Postman in Hungary
The Chicago Tribune describes an aerial letter box devised by the post office to ease Budapest postmen. A spring launches boxes from ground level, delivering to the required floor and waiting until collection or next delivery. Each box includes multiple safety lockers and is moved by electricity.
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Timekeeping Troubles in Turkish Travel Hubs
A fragment notes puzzling time standards in Turkey and across routes linking Moscow and St. Petersburg. It highlights inconsistent railway times, daily Bosphorus steamers, and clocks needing adjustment every few days. The passage suggests navigators face varying time zones and schedules amid travel in the region.
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Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satirical piece argues a bachelor notes the unattractive side of marriage. It reflects on dating norms and the idea that a woman’s pride in two suitors can coexist with regret. The text mocks political learning and lectures as aims to impress others.
Galitzine family named in rich but troubled lineage
Prince Andrew Galitzine sails to New York for a wedding as his Galitzine line notes its long diasporic history. The article traces the family origins from Lithuania and Poland, highlights notable members who shaped Russian politics, culture, and diplomacy, and recounts later American misadventures linked to a fraudulent sale of supposed ancestral heirlooms. It also touches on other Galitzine figures, the Massereene title, and Antrim Castle treasures.
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Jack Frosts Tragedies From Pearsons Weekly
From Pearson's Weekly the piece surveys deadly frost dangers and historic frost related disasters. It recounts thaw floods in Galicia with vast ice barriers and village drownings, a Zuider Zee accident near Wieringen, Sandpoint Michigan homes swept by ice, Colorado North Park frost fatalities, and a cold White Death fog that felled a party of travelers.
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Riveters Demonstrate Dexterity on Brooklyn Bridge Work
A New York Syn article reports riveters on the Brooklyn Bridge at the Manhattan end performing dexterous feats with hot rivets. One at the anvil snaps each rivet into a bucket held at face level, narrowly missing the bucket’s rim as sparks fly and the electric hammer strikes moments later.
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Topographical humor and old boots in cross country jests
A collage of humorous snippets from varied sources mocks rural place names from New York malls to small towns such as Oshkesh Wisconsin and Water Junction while contrasting urban wit. It recalls Senator William M Stewart and boots in memory of old frontier days with reflections on aging, speech and pretended simplicity.
Strength of colored vote in 1908 election debate
A New York Times piece reports Brig. Gen. Andrew C. Burt urging Republicans in Brooklyn to nominate a candidate other than Taft, claiming 10 000 Kings County voters could swing the party. It analyzes how a shift of black Republican votes might have altered 1900 state results and broader national outcomes, citing census figures and state dynamics.
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Otter Shot After Yearlong Wait in Harwinton
From the New York World, a large otter trapped in Harwinton is skinned by Harland Courant, with 4 feet 10 inches length and 7 inches width. Trappers Wilson and Peck pursued the animal after a year of failed captures, noting otter shouts and the creature’s use of banks and twists with mud to spring into water. They fear the king of the race has died and with it the species’ last “shoot.”
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Rough Rider Averts Opinion On Question In Washington
Jack Abernethy known as the Rough Rider refused to offer his opinion on a political question during a Washington visit. He said he pays no attention to it and remains indifferent. He recalled a bear fight witnessed by a wife who said it was the only fight she saw where she didn’t care who won.
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Tennessee Republican leader voices civil service reform critique
John Hook of Tennessee, former congressman and state legislator, speaking in Raleigh, denounces federal officeholder influence in Tennessee. He argues patronage corrupts the party, urges Taft administration reforms, and cites inspectors and civil service abuses. Other speakers discuss New York politics, Panama Canal progress, and labor conditions, highlighting governance, governance reform, and economic efficiency.
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Gambling in Cuba and American Influence on Cuban Customs
The piece discusses how American influence has altered Cuban practices notably ending bull rings and cockpits as Sunday attractions. It notes the gambling culture, the vice of wagering, ruined reputations, and the vice connected to gambling. It also observes Cuban mobility and low drunkenness, with both sexes frequenting open air cafes in Havana drinking non alcoholic fruit beverages.
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