Haiti and Santo Domingo Policy Debate Stirs Washington
The Washington Post discusses Haiti and Santo Domingo policy, urging consistent application of the Monroe Doctrine to prevent foreign intervention. It argues the United States must extend its rescue to Haiti, Venezuela, and other nations, and critiques Mr. Steffens for seeking reform in Congress as a public spectacle.
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Haiti
Italy
Santo Domingo
Criries
Hati
Colton
Cohen
Venezuela
Guatemala
Colombia
Honduras
Caragua
Heaven Knows What
Senate
Senate caucus conscience and party discipline debated
A historic analysis discusses how Senate caucuses bind members and affect policy. It notes private caucus meetings, minority dissent, and the tension between personal obligation to constituents and party unity, citing Senator Anthony and a Wednesday debate between Patterson and Bailey on conscience versus majority action.
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Senate
Benates
Anthony
Rhode Island
Aijast
Patterson
Bailey
Goth
Statehood amendment offers square deal for Arizona New Mexico union
Senator Koraker proposes a plan requiring a special election in each Territory twelve Tuesdays after approval. If both vote yes, statehood for Arizona is activated. if either votes no, the bill’s later provisions are void. The proposal aims to reveal public will on joining as one state without drafting a constitution first.
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Koraker
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
Henry F. Ashurst
Raleigh
Armaona
Cifert
Ennion
Ouxpense
Enmieavor
Messino
Reddit
Roosevelt
An Inquiry on War Alliances and American Victory
The Post presents a queried reflection on whether the United States can win a war unassisted, citing France’s aid in the Revolution, Washington’s command, and Lafayette Square statues. It recalls 18th century aid, the 1812 to 1815 conflict, Perry’s Lake Erie feat, Jackson’s defense at New Orleans, and the capital’s British sacking, framing a cautious view of national independence.
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France
Lafayette Square
John Adams
George Washington
Perry
Lake Erie
Jackson
Pakenham
New Orleans
Great Britain
Mexico
Scott
Vera Cruz
Philippines
Anna Goulds Expiation and the Boni Castellane Row
The piece reviews Count Boni Castellane’s refusal of a $40 000 a year divorce settlement from Anna Gould and moralizes on heiress marriages and public scorn. It contrasts historic wars with the couple’s modern dispute and condemns the husband’s vanity while expressing sympathy for Gould.
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Anna Gould
Boni Castellano
Fether
Miss Gould
Count Boni
Castellane
The Post's Professorship Of The Drama Policy
The Post endorses creating a university trained professorship of the drama with a two year course blending Grecian to modern study and ethical context. If actors unite, such a program could elevate the profession, improve public esteem, and raise the quality of plays and acting.
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Post
Mgr. Sothern
Marlowe
Richard A. McCurdy
New York Life Insurance Company
Paris
Political scatter from a late era
A montage of political jabs and social notes spans embargo on Cuba to Haiti debt, union depots, and rail trusts. It mentions reading pills, Joan Gaines, Taft curses, and a Paris exile while mocking New York officials and scientists. Fiscal woes, strikes, insincerity, and indictments fill the page with satirical pivots.
J Hamilton Lewis Barred from Federal Building Entrance
Chicago journalist recounts J Hamilton Lewis being barred from entering a U S District Court, with a deputy marshal demanding identification and the Secret Service bureau chief observing. The episode highlights the reach of security and the fame of Col Lewis as a Chicago figure.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
United States District Court
Federal
J. Hamilton Lewis
Cal. Lewis
Secret Service
Hall of Jusice
United States
Col. Lewis
Newmarket
United States Marshal
Bron Matter
Middle West
Corporation
Protector of Justice
Guardian of the Peace
Circle of the Fortunates
Dess
Secret Service Bureau
Wilkie
Beall Seeks Congress Amid Stork Campaign and Fatherhood Plan
St Louis Post-Dispatch reports Alton Mayor Edmund Beall, a Roosevelt ally, jokes about running for Congress with a “Storks” society for fathers and proposes a bill to exile men who avoid parenthood. He contrasts bald eagle symbolism with a campaign push for large American families and hints at possible drafting. Immigrant families he met are described as very dirty and recently arrived in the country.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Edmund Beall
Alton
Congress
Beall
Btorks
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Chicago
United States
A Brave Man's Fight for Graves in Georgia Senate
From the New York American, the piece lauds John Temple Graves as a candidate for United States Senator in Georgia. It praises his independence from corporations and railroads, his public service, and his willingness to confront hostile interests. It urges Georgians to support Graves as a representative of the people and the nation.
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New York American
John Temple Graves
United States
Georgia
Graves
Senate
Mgr
Scotty Eclipsed as Hart Spends Vast Wealth in LA
Los Angeles correspondent reports Oscar Hart a young New Yorker, with hundred dollar bills, appeared in Los Angeles streets last night. He bought florists stock, handed out violets, drank with strangers, and tore a thousand dollar bill to shreds after tips. Crowds followed as he wasted over ten thousand dollars in an hour, before fleeing to Venice aboard a streetcar.
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Los Angeles
Cincinnati Enquirer
Scotty
Death Valley
Oscar Hart
Flower Department
Venice
Hart
Bootblack’s Quote Reflects Folk’s Lecturing Fame
From Illinois Chautauqua to Lexington Kentucky, a bootblack judged Gov Folk the best lecturer after earning $6.25 on his visit. Senator J W Bailey expands Fayette County land by 204 acres near Versailles Pike for $40 300, totaling 6060 acres, planning trotting horse breeding.
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Lexington
J. W. Bailey
Fayette County
Versailles Pike
Bailey
Puzzling Proverbs From a Chicago News Page
From the Chicago News a string of pointed paragraphs comments on human foibles and social quirks. It lampoons liars hypocrites and the lucky. The writer notes that vanity greed and caution shape behavior while teasing readers with wry aphorisms and humorous country talk.
Banker Morse Turns to Steamship Transportation
Special from The Washington Post explains Charles W Morse shifting from banking to steamship ventures. It notes Morse’s fortune from bank acquisitions, a rumored Clyde Steamship Line purchase, and his expansion into Maine and Boston routes, with comparisons to Commodore Vanderbilt’s era and ongoing attention to Morse’s investment empire.
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Philadelphia Press
Washington Post
New York
Charles W. Morse
BR. Thomas
Mr. Morse
Mr. Thomas
Gen
Sam Thomas
Thomas
George Gould
Clarence W. Mackay
Salem H. Wales
Mr. Root
Morse
Mr. Wales
Thomas Acton
United States
Wales
New York City
Hudson
Maine
Ula City
Clyde Steamship Line
American Coastline Steamship Corporation
Maine Steamship Line
Portland
Boston
Commodore Vanderbilt
Commodore
Daniel Brew
Nnance
Voliva Succeeds Dowie as Zion City Leader
Chicago correspondent reports Wilbur Voliva named deputy general overseer of the Zion movement, replacing Dowie and assuming control of church affairs worldwide from Zion City. Voliva departs Melbourne January 14 with family and heads toward Zion City to receive further instructions.
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Chicago
Cineinnati
Deavie
Shilsh
Zion City
John Amlurander
Voliva
Melbourne
Famal
San Pranding
Soren Tas
Brdebay
Alon
New York
Balodti
Catadle
Ima
Australia
Night in the Riggs House Lobby Highlights Pacific Coast Figures
Col George A Knight of San Francisco spoke in the Riggs House lobby praising Washington, noting California place names, discussing politics and the 1908 Democratic race with Hearst a rising figure. Other attendees included May Hanson, Maj Hanson, and Harvey Goulder, with remarks on Arizona statehood and US shipbuilding policy.
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George A. Knight
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Washington
Riggs House
Europe
Congress
Ilmish
Francisca
Alameda
Sacramento
Sierra
Mendocino
Los Angeles
San Tuls Ovspo
West
Hearst
World voyage for London bridal tour and yacht build
The New York Herald notes Jack London plans a worldwide bridal tour aboard a self built yacht supervised by Eames. The voyage will start next fall, last years, with three sailors and a cabin boy aboard. London may be joined by his bride’s uncle. The Derby Neck free library withdraws London works, calling him an anarchist and urging cessation of purchases.
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New York Herald
Jack Londen
Oaklone
Art
Worme
Eames
London
Derby Neck
Coun
Lorary
Shursday
Jack London
Lay
Weather Whims and Winter Quirks In A Brief Verse
A fragmented poetic collage blends weather antics with social musings. It contrasts sudden snows and springlike air with wit about fashion and relationships, hinting at fleeting seasonal moods and human foibles.
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McGrdeor
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Austria
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Governors Island
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Orrant
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Jay Gadd Furninies
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Dowie
JF Vanson
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Oller
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Ohio
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Claveland
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