Republicanism in Europe and American Humor
The piece surveys European moves toward republicanism from Napoleon’s forecast to growing parliamentary systems in England France Spain Italy and Russia. It highlights Garibaldi Jacksonian liberty in Italy the evolution of Russia toward republican governance and notes the enduring, if costly, American sense of humor illustrated by the beef trust ruling and public reaction.
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Europe
Napoleon
England
Napoleon I
France
Spain
Rearison
Asturias
Charles V
Germany
Italy
Austria
Janoce
Naples
Venice
Quiroe
Brutus
Garibaldi
Austria-Hungary
Willam
Russia
Uberty
Ivan the Great
Muscovy
Louls XII
U France
Consella
Ivan the Terrible
Peter
Amsterdam
Saarfram
London
Paris
Poltava
Papaniard
Emilio Castelar
Erurope
Emacanlay
John Hay
Beef Trust
Beer Trust
Chandler and His Views on Railroads and Patriotism
A critical column targets ex Senator Chandler for predicting dire outcomes if the railroad rate bill fails. It argues the country would reject government ownership and defends the gold standard while lampooning speculation on currency reform and political motives amid ongoing debates in Congress.
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Chandler
Spanish Claims Commission
Senate
Mara
Cuba
Mr. Chandler
Congress
Bryan
Kandler
Republian
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Springfield Republican
War Department
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Republican
Treasury Department
Department
Republican Party
Grover Cleveland
Newark
Frances B. Willard
Newark Newa
Kansas
Roosevelt
Harper's Weekly
Russia
Detroit Tribune
Mitchell
Birmingham Age-Herald
Sam
Rochester Herald
Wiliam
Uncle Sam
Omaha Bee
Hepburn
Wu ‘Ting Fang
Cincinnati Enquirer
Aldrich
Des Moines
Cincinnati Commercial-Tribunet
New York
Oliver Cromwell
Col
King John
Runnymede
Minnesota
Amasa C. Paul
Minneapolis
Raleigh
Cap Sens
Nomington
Snapshot Snippets From National News Circles
A collage of humorous and political snips from papers like Newark Newa and Detroit Tribune. Jokes at Roosevelt mix with congressional chatter while editorial quips critique pork barrel politics, rail rates, and foreign policy signals. Humorous exchanges recall Prohibition era banter and press satire.
Navy renewals act as twenty year insurance policy
Admiral Coghlan says the life of a battleship is about twenty years and every renewal of the navy is like purchasing a twenty-year insurance policy against encroachment.
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New York
Coghlan
Russian Princes of Distinction and Their Political Ambitions
Russian princes named Nicholas loom large in the imperial sphere. Nicholas Nicholayevitch, poised as Manchuria's generalissimo, and MichaeLovitch, a radical cousin, loom amid court distrust. The article traces loyalties, past scandals, and the rise of self made statesmen shaping Russia's liberal drift.
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Russia
Czar
Nicholas
Nicholaivitch
Manchuria
Far Orient
Michaeliovitch
Michael
House of Romanoff
Nicholas Michaakovitch
Berlin
Moscow
Nicholas Michaellovitch
St. Petersburg
Philippe Mgallte
Duke of
Orleans
Versailles
William
Chevalier Gardes Regiment
Czarina
Alexander III
Caucasus
Tiflis
Jazkowitek
Grand Duke
Prussia
France
Riviere
Germany
At, Petersburg
Vladimir
Nicholas Michaelovitch
Senator Perkins Delays Senate Reading of Washington Farewell Address
Senator Perkins hurried to the Senate after a lengthy read of Washington’s Farewell Address at the Maltby Building. A quorum rush followed a roll call delay as the chamber needed all members present. Ex Senator Higgins and Representative Jackson drew comments on Latin phrases and an improvised voting method with a cane.
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Senator Perkins
Washington
Senate
Mr. Perkins
Galt
Pettus
Higgins
Platt
Connecticut
Delaware
Jackson
Maryland
Pay for Hot Air in Advance from Langer's Statesman
In a humorous exchange a character asks what a retainer is and explains it as money paid to lawyers before work begins, likening it to paying for gas meters before receiving gas. The dialogue contrasts prepayment with service delivery in a light mockery of legal fees.
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Pretoria
Senate
Kuropatkins
Tokyo
St. Petersburg
The
Langers Statesman
Pop
Criticism of Cabinet and Hay's Diplomatic Ability
The Springfield Republican reports rising doubts about Secretary Hay and the cabinet under Roosevelt. It notes calls for stronger advisers who will challenge presidential views, citing Root and Knox as examples of frank, persuasive influence and questioning Moody and Taft’s suitability. It warns of the cabinet’s current lack of restraining influence and the need for capable successors to maintain Republican policy.
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Hay
Springfield Republican
Ind
John Hay
State Department
Congress
Panama
Colombia
United States
Senate
White House
Secretary of State
Ellbu Root
Knox
Moody
Taft
Roosevelt
Washington
Morton
Messrs. Root and
Clarifying Platts in Connecticut Politics
Friends of United States Senator O H Platt of Connecticut deny reports he faces ousting or breach of promise suits. They confuse him with another Senator of the same name. Senator Co H Platt of Connecticut says he is free of trouble, driven by patriotism and a craving for old fashioned maple syrup amid Vermont claims.
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Willam J. Douglas
Gov. Douglas
John L. Bates
Douglas
Hartford Courant
Bates
The
Commonwealth
Curtis Gulla, Jr
Middlesex Republican Club
Moony
Boston
Worceatar
John D. Long
Hingham
Long
Barkla
Massachusetts
Barkis
Connecticut
Courant
Willin
Doneet
Peggotty
Hartford
New York
United States
O H. Platt
Senate
Co. H. Platt
Vermont
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Charleston
News and Courier
Charles * Ton
Gov.Vardamania
Equipping the Commerce Department with odd tools
The New York Sun notes the Department of Commerce and Ta bor added a Bible bicycle binocular and drilling machine to its permanent equipment. The binocular watches trusts, the bicycle pursues them, the boring machine probes secrets, and the Bible swears them. A commentary on vigilant oversight follows.
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New York Sun
Department of Commerce and Tabor
Witty Exchanges Spark Public Farewells and Jests
A collection of clipped anecdotes shows social flirtations ending in refusals, a humorous remark about a child’s book title, and a poke at Washington noteskeepers over inauguration day charges. The pieces trace light, local humor across three papers.
Pointed Paragraphs From Chicago News
Fragmented sentences present a jumble of aphorisms and quotes about marriage, insurance, monopolies, and daily life. The text references a state breaker, phase two women, typewriters, and arbitration as a method, with miscellaneous opinions on love, money, and husbands.
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Chicago News
Chicago Mayor Race Foreshadowed by Harlan Dunne Talks
In Raleigh, Harlan and Dunne emerge as likely Chicago mayoral contenders as Republicans back John Maynard Harlan and Democrats back Judge Edward Dunne. Traction policy, street railway franchises, and municipal ownership loom large in a lively campaign forecast.
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John Maynard Harlan
Justice Harlan
Supreme Court of the United States
Chicago
Ita
H. 0. Sprogie
Denneen
Windy City
Raleigh
Edward ¥. Dunne
Circuit Court of
Cook County
Carter Harrison
Harlan
Considerabiec
Parker
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Chicago Cio
Unity
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Stoessel
Pennsylvania University
Philadelphia
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St. Peters Durs
Hoke Smith
Depew
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Garfield
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Colorado
Tom Lawson
Pittsburg
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Campbell
Vardaman
Mississippi
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Japan
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John R. Platt
Senate Committee
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Standard Oil Trust
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Puck
George
Amy
Houston Chronicle
Col Nipper
Cosbly National Insurance
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Central Asia
Fannie Lear
Hattie Blackford
Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky
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Zenger
Witte
Capitol Chat
Joe" Cannon
Wanger
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Capitol
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McKinley
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Robert W. Davis
Florida
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Wisconsin
Esch
Kansan
Chicago Tribune
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Wraggs
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Mr. van Linger
Loulaville Courier-Journal
Paby
Miss Sulfuric
Thomas Fitch
Forty-first Congress
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