Views of People on Various Subjects Lesson of Eastern War
Excerpts discuss the Russo Japanese War with Gen Sherman’s “War is hell,” arguing indirect moral lessons. The author praises Japan as morally and intellectually superior to Russia and even to America, challenging Christian heritage labels and urging readers to reassess judgments of “heathen Japan” and Russia. The piece cites I D Wheeldon as the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
Gen. Shermian
America
I. D. Wheeldon
Washington and Western Maryland Railway Extension in Congress
Congress considers an extension of time and change of route for the Washington and Western Maryland Railway. The railroad and the Georgetown Barge Dock and Elevator Co have kept obstructions on K Street and riverfront for about fifteen years. The Baltimore and Ohio Railway owns the lines and tracks, with merchants and millers seeking redress as damage to vehicles continues. Proposals condition franchise grants on a cash deposit and completion of the line, or the assets may be appraised for sale to a buyer to finish and operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Western Maryland Railway
Congress
Georgetown Barge, Dock and Elevator Company
K_ street
West Washegton
Aqueduct Bridge
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Merchants and Millers
West Washington
Weither
Washington
M Street
West
Governme
Life of Italian Laborers and Their Plight
Editor Pos The latans, extensively employed in coal fields and on construction work, face a deplorable phase of humanity. Thousands of men from their homeland are separated from families, endured in alien surroundings, living in poverty with little room for recreation or hope. James W. Had describes harsh subsistence, ignorance, and isolation shaping a life of weariness and longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pos the Latans
James W. Had
HIS VISIT TO LINCOLN MEMORIES OF A WHITE HOUSE INTERVIEW
Charles A. De Arnaud recalls a memorable White House interview with President Lincoln during the Civil War era. He describes his introduction by Thaddeus Stevens, the injury he suffered as a spy, and a letter from Commodore Foots praising his actions in Paducah, Kentucky. Lincoln expressed sympathy for his wounds and a pension claim was discussed with Grant supporting later settlement.
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Charles A. de Arnaud
White House
Fallor Pest
Turcer
Lincoln
Huon Thaddeus Stawars
Pennsylvania
Weincart
Mar Theroughy
Pacis
Union City
Ternill
Commodore
Atteward A
Imtral
Nik
HR. Lamon
Columbia
Lamon
Tartus
Dan Charles Dernaud
Incoln
Grant
War Department
Sixth Street
Washington
Feb
Colorado Women as Voters and Public Morals
An opinion piece by Sarah Platt Decker argues that women voters in Colorado have higher civic conscience than men. It notes women influence men in public affairs, discusses mobility and privacy of women, and questions whether voting will purify politics or end saloons. It praises womanly independence and mutual respect between genders.
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Colorado
Sarah Platt Decker
Editorial on sectional policy and national unity
A.V. Dockery argues against a President pursuing separate regional policies. He cites Jackson Lincoln Grant Hayes and Cleveland as examples of national focus, praises Roosevelt as cosmopolitan, and asserts the South approves of a president who acts for the whole nation.
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Potomac
Jackson
South Carolina
Lincoln
Grant
South
Hayes
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
A.V. Dockery
New Philippine Republican Party Appeals for Self-Government
An Manila dispatch reports the launch of a Republican party in the Philippine Islands seeking self government with a platform of independence or home rule under American protection. It calls for a Philippine congress, elected Filipinos in most offices, trial by jury, universal suffrage, tariff reform, anti Asiatic immigration, and property rights preserved. Isabella de los Reyes heads the central committee.
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Philippine Islands
Manila
Republican Party
Liberty
United States
American Congress
Philippine Congress
Dexty
Washington
Congress
Isabella de Los Reyes
Philippine
W. A. Croffut
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Nerve and Heart Strength
A testimonial from Epfe Clough of Ellsworth Fall says four years of heart trouble left him nearly unable to walk until using Dr Miles Heart Cure. After three bottles he reports a cure and the first bottle is guaranteed to help or the druggist will refund the money.
Plea for a New Bridge Over Eastern Branch
Richard B Buckldy voices a plea to improve the Navy Yard bridge and build a new crossing to Anacostia. He argues current traffic to the asylum and surrounding areas burdens the east side, urges equitable tax returns, and prompts Senate action on the District appropriation bill.
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Washington
Hmitor Post
Senate
Hastern
Navy Yard
Anacostia
É&C
Richard B. Buckldy
Retiring Juries and Judges Gift Questioned
Editor notes a Post account of juries presenting “loving cups” to district court judges clerks and officers. He argues such gifts create suspicion of venality and urges public attention to curb the custom while stressing it undermines justice and propriety. GEO. D. MITCHELL.
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Geo
D. Mitchell
Commandments In Schools Debate On Dr McKim Sermon
The Post reports editor Dr R H McKim urging teaching of the Ten Commandments in public schools to curb crime. He blames church and home neglect and argues for state support, while opponents insist on restoring ancient law with emphasis on honesty and moral duties.
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McKim
R. H. McKim
the &Th
The
Post
M. M. Turner
Marion V. Churchill Dodley
Randolph G. McKim
Church of the Epiphany
Seventh-day Sabbath teaching questioned by church leaders
G B Thompson argues that Sunday observance contradicts the seventh day commandment and calls for upholding the Decalogue in church teaching. He contrasts Dr E Kim and Seventh-day Adventists, noting the split lies in practice rather than doctrine and urging youth instruction aligned with the law.
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Church of the Living God
E- Kim
Church of the Epiphany
G. B. Thompson
Stock Exchange Seats Show Rising Local Valuations
The bid of 6000 for a local stock exchange seat reflects surging membership values limited to forty, mainly bank presidents and brokers. Prices have climbed from 1000 to 3000 to 5000 and now 6000 as Washington’s finance profile rises alongside major markets. EBrank Pelouze.
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Stock Exchange
Grant
Washington
New York
Baltimore
S Louis
New Orleans
Cleveland
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
St. Louis
New York City
Ebrank H. Pelouze
Snow-Cleaning Protest Against Sidewalk Duty by Citizens
George C. Tanner argues that sidewalk snow removal is an overreach by the Commissioners and that residents face unsafe, snow blocked sidewalks due to vacant lots and district properties. He condemns forcing citizens, especially women, to clear streets and notes the lack of accountability for proper snow removal by authorities.
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Europe
Lota
Scorss
George C, Tanner
Prohibition Law Support In Maine Defended By John H Potter
John H Potter defends Maine strict prohibition in a Maine editorial excerpt. He defends the prohibitory law, rebuts editors and opponents, and argues it protects non compliant drinkers and future generations while contrasting resident behavior with non residents. He criticizes temperance critics and cites practical outcomes, ending with a Puck reference about astronomical names.
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Senate
Maine
Agin
River Styx
John H. Potter
Treatment of the Negro in British rule and education
A Harper's Weekly excerpt argues racial harmony under British governance, praising equal justice and mass education as keys to peace in colonies. It cites Bermuda Jamaica and the West Indies, contrasts with U.S. prejudice, and urges elevating all races through humane law and learning.
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United States
Africa
Great Britain
India
England
Great Brita
Whitaker
Bnalang
Bermuda
New York
Island of
Jamaica
West Indian Islands
Jim
Robert Reyburn, M. D
The King of Mollusks and Other Ancient Tales
An excerpt describes the king of mollusks, the Tridacna giant clam, noted as the largest mollusk since the Silurian Age, dwelling on the ocean floor. It also mentions doctors and a patent remedy, Dr King s New Life Pills, priced 25c at all druggists.
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St. Nicholas
South Pacific
Tridacna
Dennis
Burt Standish author of Boy Adventure Weekly
The Kansas City Star profiles Burt L Standish the Maine writer known to readers as Burt Standish who crafts a weekly 30 000 word tale of two brothers and their friends. He dictates to a stenographer and works daily from nine to one writing three installments weekly for years. His output includes sports and western life with dozens of installments. He argues his stories are wholesome and not blood and thunder, avoiding gore and teaching virtue.
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Maine
Burt L. Standish
Kansas City Star
Col. Prentiss Ingraham
New York
Boya
The
Weekly
Yeader
Grist
Ughtley
Agihe
Colege
Tal
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Steuben
Lafayette Square
Morgover
Little Mac
Frederick MacMonotes
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Traymore
N. Remania
Tech
Traymore Hotel CO
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Grand Atlantic
Virginia Ave
Beach
A. Mitchell & CO
Haddon Hall
Leeds & Lippincott
Chalfonte
Leeds Company
Green’s Hotel
John C. Gossler
Hotal Islesworth
D&s
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Osborne & Painter
Marlborough House
Isoliath White & Sons
YIOR
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Michigan Ave
River Travel
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co
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Portsmouth
Newport News
Steel Palace St
Ft Monroe
Nortout
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General Ticket
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OLD Dominion Steamship CO
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7Th St
Egneral Ticket Office
14Th St
Joan Callahan
W. Pres
Callahan
Pass
Strayer
Business College
Washington College of Music
F Street
Sydney Lloyd Wrightson
Reginald DE Koven
Monica Institution
Berlits School
A. Gonard
Ball-Noyes
Frances Mann Hall
A. M
Paona Main
Miss Wallace
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Mile
V. Phud'homme
Ind. Ave
Ose DE Gomar
Fria
Holy Cross Academy
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U. S. Capitol
Connecticut
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William Catto
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Fortress
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Sunset Express
Southern Pacific
N. Charles St
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Aqueduct Bridz
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Plymouth
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London Direct
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Republic
Romanic
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David Lindsay
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North River
Embris
Caronia
Campania
Umbria
Etruria
Sucenia
Sadriatic
Pannonia
Carpatehia
Ultonia
Slavonia
Cunard Steamship Co., Ltd
Broadway
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Mass
W. Moss
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Azores
Madeira
Canary Islands
Spain
Algeria
Sicily
Italy
Hamburg-American Ling
N.Y
BE. F. Droop & Sons
Ave
Holland-America Line
Rotterdam
Yin Boulogne
Noordam
Moshe America Line
N. Y
F. Droop & Sons
W. Moas
D. Lindsay
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