New Departmental Buildings debated in Congress
A Washington Post summary decries the urgent push for a 15 million dollar appropriation to construct new main buildings for the State Commerce and Labor and Justice departments near the Treasury and White House. It lauds an architect-led plan prioritizing beauty and utility and warns against future monster structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Stott
Department of State
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department of Justice
Treasury
White House
Washington
Aimcult
United States
New York Court Hears Jam Theft Tale in Clownishly Tangled Case
In a Manhattan holding cell style scene Frank Hildreth of Lenox Avenue faced charges after allegedly stealing three bottles of jam a bag of flour and three dozen eggs from a street area. Witnesses described a “shell game” as the bizarre case unfolded with a $500 bond set amid uproar in the Mortisania Avenue court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telegram
Magid
Trate Corrizan
Frank Hildareth
Steinmeyer
Stu
Mortisania Avenue
Morris Rosenbloom
Hildreth
Lenox Avenue
Rosenbloom
White H Breth
Fragmented Staats Weave Across Turbulent Era Dialogues
A garbled, era-spanning collage mentions Abdul Hamid, Turkey influence, suffragettes in Holloway jail, and political jargon. It references rebels, the Declaration of Independence, Senator Heyburn, and remarks on America’s future, ending with sci fi musings about Martians and a vast canal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Holloway
Beta
Heyburn
Lee
Airships For Each Regiment Germany Backs Lighter Than Air War
Germany favors airships as the next major weapon in warfare after testing dirigibles. After trials at aero contests, authorities shift faith to lighter than air craft believed to be simpler and potentially more effective for future campaigns.
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Germany
Canada as naval power reshapes imperial ties and decisions
The article argues Canada’s rise as a naval power will force changes in imperial relations, with costs of 11 to 15 million and yearly maintenance around 4.7 million. It notes Canada’s push for independent diplomacy and commercial treaties, while urging inclusion in peace and war discussions at Westminster. Sir Wilfrid Laurier warns war would mean Canada’s involvement, implying full imperial partnership is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Pref
Canada
Enelant
Dominion
Wilfrid Laurier
Britain
British Empire
Canad
Westminster
North Sea
German maneuvers shift to the east amid fears of war
The piece discusses Emperor William II's annual German army maneuvers moving to the eastern provinces to test strategies against Russia. It notes updated equipment, new uniforms, and continuous operations day and night. It links the moves to tense Europe with shifting alliances involving Italy France England and Russia.
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Pee L
Wiliam
Russia
Tarfi
Mqn
Evory
Cxar
Germany
Empire
Great Britain
Nicholas II
Russfa
France
England
Italy
Wilhelm
Rusala
Europe
Crispi
Victor Emmanuel
Austria
Newspapers as Moral Aid Stirs Lent Debate in Pittsburg
A Pittsburg discussion over Lent reading bans sparked a national uproar. Prominent clergy argued about whether newspapers corrupt or uplift, with Rev Dr Randall defending daily papers as a tool for moral progress and church enlightenment in modern cities.
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Pittsburg
Randall
New York
Baptist Minister Association
New
Stultiqes Rimeelfana
Graveyard of Ministers Sparks Talk of Foreign Missions
A New York Globe essay laments the city as a graveyard for ministers and urges a more robust system of religious organization and foreign missions to support churches. It cites Dr William Carter and references Broadway Tabernacle and Manhattan as a future field for mission work.
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Fime
New York
New York Globe
Wiliam, Carter
Madisen Avene Reformed Church
New York City
Broadway Tabernacle
Manhattan Island
Reflections on Politics and Eastward Weevil Spread
A fragmented Newark Free Press sketch features quotes from former politicians and observers on New York Democratic prospects, Hearst influence, and Gov Hughes. It notes the Hearst wing's strength, Gaynor’s era, and potential Democratic gains in state and House races. Also discussed are Louisiana boll weevil damage, Washington primary dynamics, Ballinger investigations, and Montana Great Falls investment signals.
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Democrata
New York
Republican Party of
Hearst
Geyner
Hughes
Beness
Brooklyn
Calder
Gaynor
Gay Harmon
Ohio
Congress
Joe
Bemand Dawes
Marietta
Arlington
Cannon
Washington
Mr. Dawes
Louisiana
Dawes
Lousiana
Atlantic
Worthy of Aristocratic Traditions in a New York Fireide
A New York letter comments on John L. Sullivan planning to farm after his honeymoon, likening him to English country gentlemen and literary figures such as Tom Jones and Sir Toby Belch. It praises a rustic ideal, notes contrasts with modern wealth, and ends with a toast to the retired John.
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New York Evening World
Syracuse
Chisago
St. Louis
Hecatéa
Manhattan
Westchester County
Mamaroneck
Man
Copenhagen
Bkaneateles
Tralley
New York
John A Sullivan
England
John L. @ md
Squire Western
Fielding
Tom Jones
Ban Lever
Toby Belch
Tory Belch
John L
John B
Nées
Picayune
John
Exit the Family Doctor in the Modern Medical Era
A satirical meditation on the shift from the old family physician to modern specialists. It contrasts the limousined twentieth century doctor with the horse and buggy era, mocking the proliferation of named doctors for each ailment and the impersonal office hours. The piece questions medical progress and patient care in a brisk, period voice.
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New York Time
Cood Aid
Cupid in Town Poem Notes from New York American
Fragmentary verse about rural lovers and city life. Mentions Chester Fickins and New York American. References a poet, lovers Jane and Jerry, and a Manhattan setting near the Thirty fourth ferry. Evokes stars and moon and a sense of longing amid urban imagery.
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Chester Fickins
New York American
Farmer Capla
Odeg
Jane and Jerry
Love
Manhattan Isle
Tribute to the Locomotive and Its Civilizing Power
A passage extols the locomotive as the greatest instrument of civilization. It argues rail travel has opened global markets for farmers and enabled exchange across seas and continents. The text claims railways connect lands long closed to civilization, mobilize armies, expand commerce, and fulfill prophecies of human brotherhood.
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China
Canton
Yangteq
Fisskow
Peking
Manchuria
Man Eats Hazardous Wieners At LA Eatery
An incident in Los Angeles involves a diner, Bewright, who ate a hot dog tainted with a metallic object. A female terrier named Miss Bell, missing three weeks, matches the dog in question. The restaurant disputes the claim and Miss Bell cancels the reward.
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Sewright
Audi
Bewright
Los Angeles
Bowright
Yass Bell Asin
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Ana
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourtenth Street
Washington Post Co
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia Record
Cong Rezson
Indiana
Toxétier
War Department
Wright
Signal Corps
Kalger, Secording & Berlin Adsieu
Melthor
Fei
Wickersham
Yes’terday
Pollat
Perhane
Supreme Court
America
Amercana
Hungary
Asia
Abdie
Root
Carnegie
Andrew Carnesie
Hla Ealsty
Helena
Biba
Rt. Helens
Willam Jennings Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Jsaacs
Republican Party
Air Lao
Bryan
St. ‘Helena
Desien
Philppines
Democratic Party
Wall Street
Uncle Joe
Seven Agen
Ita
Bie
Ea Ne
Weather Bureau
Hydrographic Office
Sam
Mr. Morgen
Wade Ellis
Taft
St. Valentine's
Irving Ban
Cupid
Akseisieleareman Asd
Chicago
Post Philosophy
Paramount
Senate Food Committee
Mr. Tillman
Dr. Crum
Heeckeren
Aussia
Baron Heeckeren
The
Netherlands
Holland
George d'Anthes Heeckeren
Hussia
Pushkin
Lkewise
St Petersburg
Rambater
Napoleon III
St. Petersburg
Queen Hortense
Duc de Morny
Heeckerens
Edward Strachey
South Somerset
Edward
Department of Agriculture
House of Commons
Henry Strachey
Lees
Edward Iz
Tentule
Sutton Court
Howard Wads
Joho Xe
Apent
Stracheya
Button Court
Henry Btrachey
Whewhee
Lord Clive
India
J Mahquise DE Fontenoy
Brentwood
Frank Morton
Organista
Kitty
Paradise
Thirty-fourth Street
Thirty-fourth
Terry
Thirty-fourth Street Ferry
Chicago News
Sven
United States Senate
King Counts
Piles
JE. Chilberg
Seattle
Seattle Exposition
Willard
Thomas Burke
Sertile
Iny
John L. Wilson
Joby E. Humphrey
Land Office
Hoosevet
Pacific Coast
Chilberg
Great Fells
Mont
A. F Swope
Raleigh
Cascade County
Gascads County
Great Hells
Berlin
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