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Cheap Talk About Whipping Posts
Friday editorial argues against opposition to Representative Adams' plan to punish wife beaters with the lash. It compares whipping to other punishments, notes public cruelty, and contends the proposal would reflect self defense in society. Editors defend Adams and criticize opponents as feeble.
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One Route to Havana Promises Luxurious Rail to Sea Voyage
A boastful plan to run Pullman cars from Jersey City to Havana with bridges and swift ferries is hailed as civilization’s triumph. Critics argue the journey would be brutal and uncomfortable, preferring the current transfer at Tampa or Miami to a steamship, and question the value of such speed for a casual traveler.
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Mark Antony
Against Subvention for a U S Merchant Marine
The piece criticizes the Subvention Subsidy Bill arguing it misuses public funds to hire ships that would operate at a loss. It contends cheaper foreign tonnage undermines American industry, shifts taxes to support an unprofitable shipbuilding venture, and would burden farmers and workers rather than strengthen national commerce.
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Debated Right of Appeal in Rail Rate Legislation
The piece discusses quarrels over the implied versus expressed right of appeal in rate fixing. It contrasts Senators Lodge Foraker and Roosevelt era views, criticizes the interstate commerce framework, and urges separating rebate and rate issues into distinct bills to reduce politics around railroad regulation. It cites Pennsylvanian Railroad monopoly concerns and calls Congress to enact a wise, unified solution.
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Two Ways to Do Wrong Opposes Senate Two-Thirds Rule
The New York Sun warns the proposed Senate minority binding via caucus and a two-thirds rule threatens constitutional balance. The Post also condemns using party punishment to block treaties while opposing the Santo Domingo pact. The debate centers on revolutionary precedent and how to handle foreign relations.
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Political clash over Santo Domingo ratification method
The piece condemns using joint resolution to ratify or dodge constitutional process in Santo Domingo. It questions Secretary Root’s stance on such measures and warns against bypassing the Constitution to appease party factions. It links this to broader debates about executive bargains and congressional action.
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Rockefellers and world politics drift through satirical chatter
A mosaic of wry comments on public figures and events. It ridicules Rockefeller in disguise, mocks China’s rising tensions, and lampoons U S political figures while noting insurance leader John A. McCall’s tenure at New York Life. The item blends jokes with brief political commentary and societal pieties.
Moments That Stand Out from a Life in Love
Henry Orange reflects on pivotal life moments defined by love as a guiding spirit. The meditation highlights how memories shaped by affection become the brightest beads in one’s personal timeline.
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Queer Belheuf lineage and eccentric Paris society mistress
The Marquise de Belbeuf, widow of the Duke of Morny and granddaughter of Queen Hortense, is described as a highly eccentric Paris social figure. Raised without maternal care, she mixes with actresses near Montmartre, drives them about in a dog cart, and lives between Rue Pierre Charron and Les Bergeronette under trusteeship. Her aristocratic, turbulent ancestry ties to Hortense, Napoleon III, and Russian connections are detailed alongside a portrait of her family dynamics and guardianship rules.
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Montmartre
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Duke of Seste
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Romanoffs
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Belbeuf
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Final blow devastates John A. McCall at Lakewood
John A. McCall, former president of New York Life, faced a fatal collapse after reading the Fowler report. He resigned amid severe losses, pledged to return funds, and endured a public shock from trustees and disclosures about Hamilton and campaign contributions. His illness worsened as the burden of mismanagement and personal sacrifice weighed on him.
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Literary Failure Killed in San Francisco Hotel Room
Cameron Owens, 22, a would be writer in San Francisco, fatally gas self to end unachieved ambition after years of rejection and toil. He left a towel message, and a night watchman found him in room 301 at the Occidental Hotel. Police and physicians confirmed death occurred hours earlier. Family grieved as modest valuables were found on his person. no other notes or explanations were left.
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Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A collection of aphoristic snippets on marriage luck and human nature features observations about men and women, longevity of actors, and social behavior. The tone hints at humorous social commentary and general truths about relationships and reputation.
Noted frontier figures recalled in Arlington hotel lobby talk
Montana resident at the Arlington recalled famed gunslingers and frontier legends such as Wild Bill Hickok, Doc Holliday, Bat Masterson, Luke Short, and Bill Cody, describing their swift shooting, daring bravery, and fate. He cited their influence on the old border era as political figures and lawmen discussed at a hotel gathering.
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Odd Hints to Future Housekeepers From New York Presw
Miss Hildegarde McKenna soon to be Mrs John L Pultz is the focus as friends host luncheon and present a mysterious parcel. A miniature kitchen crafted from cans with all modern tools emerges from the package, a novelty to decorate her Vers Paris home once married. Mrs Don Cameron attended dinner with gifts and commentary on household arts while Miss McKenna plans to store keepsakes for friends in a cabinet in New York.
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Objections and odd remarks amid a tense social moment
From a 19th century World column a narrator notes strained dialogue as a woman cites objections over appearance and decorum while recounting a brief good merit, a claim of error, and a China invented printing quip. The scene shifts to a wedding dress display and natives are described in troubling terms.
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Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A fragmentary moral vignette on male restraint after vows to change. The piece laments gossip about red headed individuals and critiques societal reactions to romantic missteps and charity solicitations.
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