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Lincoln Greatness and Labor Reform Urges in Nation
The piece extols Lincoln's enduring legacy and intellect while discussing moderate labor demands and a push for public aid to victims of disasters. It also argues for stage censorship and parental responsibility to shield youth from perceived moral decline in American theater.
Senator Knox's Case and the Salary Restoration Issue
The article discusses Senator Latimer Morrill's era and the 1873 salary grab, then argues for restoring the Secretary of State's salary to its old figure. It asserts Knox would not seek the post, supports public opinion favoring action, and urges House action to align with the Constitution.
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Boutell Praises Lincoln In Congressional Eulogy
Representative Boutell delivers a moving Lincoln tribute on the floor. He quotes scripture and praises Lincoln as a man of enduring reverence and moral idealism. The Ninth District Democrat is spotlighted for his patriotism, scholarship, and public service while delivering the discourse.
A Debate Over Rail Monopolies and Public Gain
The passage presents arguments for and against monopolizing railroads. Proponents claim a single line could improve service and efficiency if profits stay fair, wages exist, and rates yield dividends while maintenance remains solid. Opponents warn against stifling competition and harming communities and industry.
Congressional clash wastes time in presidential controversy
A Senate committee rebuke to the President over secret service expenditures provokes further exchanges. The public hopes for an end to battles and skirmishes as lawmakers and the President work to finish administration duties.
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Unloaded Gun and Inaugural Preparations Weigh on City
The article argues for child gun safety education to curb dangerous play and notes ongoing preparations for Washington inauguration week with committees urged to secure affordable accommodations for visitors. It highlights efforts to guide behavior through reasoning and warns against blind obedience and complacent prohibitions.
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Monopoly and Competition in Harriman Era
A discussion of Henry Clay Frick era style monopoly versus competition foregrounds Harriman as a dominant rail magnate shaping American transport. It notes consolidation plans, vast railroad networks, and debates on monopoly versus competitive efficiency amid labor and political tensions. It highlights views on state roles and potential reforms affecting salaries and rural commissions.
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New Virginia Industry Promises Hog Boon in South
Charles A Tucker of Corbin Hart Middlesex Virginia outlines plans to shift hog production south of the Potomac. He describes modern, sanitary, grained, cooked feed for Yorkshires and aims to breed 10 000 hogs annually with shipments to Smithfield packers. He owns a 2000 acre Rappahannock farm and has over 200 Yorkshires.
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Broadway Obscenity Debated by Clergy and Manager
Charles Burnham of the Broadway Managers' Association joins Archbishop Farley in criticizing shows on Broadway as obscene and argues for no stage censorship. Farley condemns plays that profane sacred topics while Burnham says entertainment is the stage’s sole mission and that public demand shapes what plays appear.
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Milk Prices Spark Dr. Wiley Lecture on Pure Milk
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley of the Agriculture Department urged Columbia University listeners that milk is too cheap under present conditions and that consumers must accept higher prices for sanitary milk. He warned against expecting ten cents a quart and urged public reform to raise standards rather than lower costs. In Sag Harbor, Mrs. Russell Sage faced a library project by sacrificing a tree and moving the Seaman property in pieces after deciding to build a library in memory of her grandparents.
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Hadley's Colonels Endurance Test Sparks Fear
Gov Hadley issues No 1 order requiring staff colonels to endure a 20 mile horseback ride daily for three days. The staff, mainly newspaper men and politicians, fears humiliation at Washington Inaugural on March 4 as the governor aims to prevent any colonel from failing.
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There Are Parallel, Cases From Judge's Library
Primus relates a city tale of a man who arrived 49 years ago, bought a basket, and began gathering rags. The curious exchange questions the man’s current worth, while Becondus urges dropping the matter as the exchange ends in a quip about the value of his hoard.
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Czar to Reform His Navy Bureau and Court Intrigue
Admiral Walewodsky is named minister of the navy as part of the czar's plan to overhaul the Russian naval department. The push aims to end graft that tainted the Baltic fleet and follows Geno Alexeiff revelations. Stolypin’s continued support rests with the czar, who seeks decisive action against corruption and political reform amid imperial rivalries. Lord Terence Browne arrives from England as a guest of the United States while family legends, from Monghyr to Westport, trace the Browne lineage through centuries of service and peril.
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Hypnosis Demonstration At Brooklyn Clinic Causes Pain Relief
Alfred J and Henry Arabs stage a hypnotic demonstration at a Brooklyn hospital under Dr Fox direction. John Murphy, a chronic rheumatic patient from Lexington Avenue, is hypnotized and reports immediate relief from leg pain as he awakens and walks. Doctors observe temporary limb control and perceived pain cessation during the session.
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Blea for the Porters. Two Wives and Low Wages
A Philadelphia source argues porters on dining and sleeping cars face harsh conditions. They earn about 25 a month, pay high menu prices, work long trips with poor sleep, must maintain two wives, buy two uniforms at 22.50 each, and rely on tips. Despite hardship, competition for these jobs remains strong due to limited training and responsibilities.
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Austria's Tobacco Bill and Consumption Trends in 1907
Austria's smokers bill rises as government monopoly earns about £10,300,000 from tobacco. In 1907 the empire consumed 1,400,000 pounds of tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes in its Austrian half with 4,348,000 cigarettes sold. cigars up by 5,500 pounds, pipes and home-made tobacco down, and per-head use figures declining from 49 cigars and 4 ounces of snuff in 1874 to 44 cigars, 1% ounces of snuff in 1907.
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New Style Coats Shown At Tailor Convention
The Merchant Tailors National Exchange in Providence displayed new spring and summer coats. Reginald von Keller and other editors praised innovations including a white accent, lighter overall appearance, and a beltless dress style. About 250 coats, each with matching trousers and waistcoat options, showcased gray tones, olive cast, and bold fabrics, with tennis and business wear featured.
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European and American views on war, politics, and theater
A European publisher and an American actor discuss Germany England relations and the U.S. role in global progress. They praise American educational advances and industry while noting German and English tensions. The piece also comments on Taft Roosevelt era theater engagement and President Roosevelt as an inspiring audience figure.
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The Little Brothers and the Silent Beasts
Poem fragment contrasts St Francis of Assisi with neglected animals in the city. The speaker pleads for mercy toward starving, abused animals living on the streets and asks readers to act. Also includes a verse from the Chicago News about a fickle lover who alternates kindness and coldness.
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Seeing and Thinking in a London Post Fragment
A fragment from the London Post discusses how people form mental images while thinking, comparing visual, textual, and auditory representations. It cites psychologists classifying inner aids and includes a Cleveland Plain Dealer quote about a Pullman car robbery, noting the robber dismisses press interest.
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Pointed Paragraphs on Laziness and Love in Matrimony
A fragmentary wry discourse notes men dodge effort when shortchanged and women speak through silence. It jokes that love may hinge on money and marriage alters freedom, ending with a quip about how men value loans now versus funeral expenses later.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A collage of anecdotes and opinions on society, travel, and politics. Col Meese recalls Lincoln era travel with Hill Lamon and Judge Davis, while Representative Lowden discusses Rock River navigation and a lake reservoir plan. South Australia angle highlights farming, fruit growing, and a robust climate for emigrants and fruit markets.
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Texas Legislature Teeters Over Time Reform
A Baston Global digest notes Texas barely avoids a clock reform by a four vote margin in the legislature. The piece jokes about shifting daily schedules and social rituals, hinting at costs and political maneuvering surrounding a proposed time change.
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