Bryan plan feared for banking system warns senator
The piece discusses fears over a plan attributed to Bryan that would insure all bank deposits and potential constitutional issues. It cites Senator Owen of Oklahoma proposing insured deposits only where no interest is paid as a milder alternative and warns this remains taxation for private use. The article references historical political struggles and the need to sever banks from politics, invoking figures like Jackson, Taney, Clay, and Biddle. It ends with publication and mailing details for The Washington Post.
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Europe
Universal Financiarum
Owen
Oklahoma
Gen Jackson
Roger B
Taney
Henry Clay
Nicholas Biddle
Wwentworth
Woot
Redleas
Morse
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Berne
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Tre
England
Krona
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Education balance urged by Prof Gordon Webster
A strong plea for thoroughness in educational training and more research work is urged by Prof Arthur Gordon Webster. He criticizes American overemphasis on athletics and superficial study, noting gaps in engineering and scientific progress and urging steadier commitment to original research and deep thinking.
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Popular Science von
Webster
United States
Sauvertind
Niagara Talla
Genevy
Germany
Europein Nalions
Athlines
Jondergartens
Ace
Daizele speech and tariff battles in late 19th century notes
The piece surveys Congressman Dalzell’s tariff stance and Republican Bryanite debates, praising or criticizing figures, and reflecting on party realignments, legislative fights, and public concern over post office efficiency and sculpture amid Washington concerns. It blends political rhetoric, cultural commentary, and local news observations from the era.
The Most Popular Maid in America
The public lathers over a front named Mabel, hailed as the most popular maid in the United States. A New York fan, W D Brewsler, and a chorus of drummers ask her last name, while across Cape Cod to Alamogordo she is invoked whenever trouble arises.
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America
United States
W D Brewsler
New York
New
Mabel
Cape Cod
Aalamagzoo
Harlem Court Hears Chicken Theft Case
Frank Higgins of 13 East 7th Street appeared in Harlem Court on a chicken theft charge. He claimed misfortune as a fowl from a wagon owned by Jacob Karasick caused the incident near First Avenue. Patrolman Reynolds intervened and Higgins was arrested.
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New York
Frank Higgans
East 7Th Street
Harlem Court
First Avenue Yeater
Jacob Kara
East 106Th Street
Reynolds
Runny Offer Amid Turbulent Campaign Referendum
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions Johnny Goff, Roosevelt era politics, Washington citizens and a Colorado hunting trip. The text references seasonal planning, weather disputes, a guide named Jemma, and a Presidential year context. No clear event or outcome is defined, but it signals political and travel discussions affecting Washington and Cody Wo regions.
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Toledo
Kansas City
Linomentto Magazine
Johnny Goff
Washington
Colorado
Cody
Goff
Nalabadrs
Saving Uncle Joe The Long Lost Health Preserver
Former Senator Henry Blair recalls a toppling old lifting machine used by Joe Cannon and Blair decades ago to stave off disease. Blair found the device in an attic and told Cannon it worked, predicting they could both gain strength again. Both men were frail in youth and once doubted modern vitality.
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Boston Herald
Perpetual
Joe Cannon
New Hampshire
Henry W Blair
Sayie
Blair
Cannon
Capitol
Uncle Joe
Joe
Senator Blair
Wes
Smokeless gun proposal alarms readers in Breathits County
An 1890s report discusses Percy Maxim's patent for a “one fire” smokeless high powered rifle. The invention promises reduced noise and near invisible operation, enabling skirmishers to shoot without revealing positions, sparking safety concerns and public debate about its potential misuse.
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Skirmushera
Hermie
Mundec
Breathits
Kyo
Punnang
The World and Ancient Nations in Springheid Reprint
The piece surveys ancient civilizations and population contrasts, noting sparsity in old Britain and Holland, and comparing ancient wealth and power to modern London. It juxtaposes historical discourse with a Philadelphia Bulletin chess aside about minds and memory in a commuter game.
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Rla
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Girek Islands
Blick Sei &E
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Holland
Gerauy
Athens
Jerusalem
Boston
Rome
London
Young King Manuel Kills in Self Defense in Portugal Story
A nineteenth century report claims King Manuel of Portugal killed a regicide in self defense during an attack on his father and brother. It discusses royal violence, vendetta fears, and compares similar accusations to rulers like Sultan Abdul Hamid II and others, with notes on press censorship in Constantinople.
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Portugal
Sultan Abdul Hamed
Constantinople
Alexander II
Russia
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Duke de Montpenster
Leopold
Belgium
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Eries
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Humbert
Alexander
Servia
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Franco
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Sporto
Counsil
Ainelie
Crawn
Uso
Wis
Veusa
Dark Horses in Politics at National Conventions
Political history notes that dark horse candidates often rise to win nominations at national conventions. Past examples include Polk, Fierce, Hayes, Garfield, Harrison, and Taft backing strong insiders, but outcomes only clear after all ballots. Nomination drama hinges on final vote tallies and shifting support.
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Polk
Hayes
Garfield
Sherman
Harrison
Taft Iskely
Chicago
Trafalgar Square Free Speech Shows London Spirit
The Philadelphia Bulletin describes London's Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park as living stages for free speech where speakers discuss religion politics reform and social topics. Large crowds gather daily with police allocating space and red flags visible as public debate thrives.
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Trafalgar Square
Philadelphia Bulletin
London
Hyde Park
House of Lords
The Church Trance Hypnotism at a Philadelphia Service
A Philadelphia church service is described as a hypnotic trance induced by soothing sound waves and a moderator's voice. The article claims pews resemble railroad tracks as sleepers grow sleepy, with a hypnotist figure proclaiming true hypnotism behind the sleep.
Hatlewatch of New Amsterdam Exhibition at New York Box site
The New York Box presents an historical mural titled Hatlewatch of New Amsterdam Thrane now on exhibition. The 30 foot long piece depicts old Dutch days with wardens of the peace, wooden raters, lanterns, and a line of Dutch police in front of a tavern. It includes a print of well fed pigs and the primitive police forces shown in period scene.
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New York
Center Street Market
New Amsterdam
Thrane
Osten Jto
Doctor Carries a Rabbit's Foot Amid Street Mishap
Dr Henry Austinger of Bridgeport displays a lucky rabbit's foot after a fall on Fifteenth Street and Seventh Avenue. He joked that he has worn it for five years without serious accidents as Officer Kerr assisted him. Dr Foucar of the New York Hospital treated the cut near his left eye.
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Wwe
Henry Austinger
Bridgeport Conn
Tifceenth Street
Peliceman Kerr
Foucar
New York Hospital
Speaker Cannon and Lydia Pinkham Exchange Jests
An anecdote from the Washington residence of Vice President Fairbanks describes Speaker Cannon greeting guests and, upon his daughter approaching, asking her name in formal style. Lydia Pinkham replies, and Cannon humorously compares her remedies to his presidential prospects.
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Chicago
Cannon
Enrod
Washington
Fairbanks
Lydia Pinkham
Miss Cannon
Lydia
The Finest Exercise From the New York Prom
The article humorously promotes a dance and floor exercise routine as the finest workout. It encourages readers to relax after work, shed coat and heavy shoes, then move, laugh, kick feet, and have the kids dance can can on the front parlor floor. It also refers to a playful body massage and stimulating internal organs in a lighthearted tone.
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New York
Superstitions of Sailors Across the Seas
The New York Press notes that steam, wireless, and modern life fail to erase sailor superstition. Cargo ghosts, cross eyed steersmen, feminine ship names, and a vessel’s launch fate locals fear bad luck. Whistles, hatchets, broken mirrors, and sneezes mark misfortune. Friday sailing, sharks, and lucky pets color nautical lore.
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T Elmos
Sky Pilot Ag
Glimpses of Neighbors and Odd Tales From Nashville
A quirky Nashville American piece surveys neighbors with humor and bite. It mocks Jones Brown Bleck and others, then shifts to a bizarre tale of an agriculturist who cannot place a call and a Bohemian salon hosted by Desbras. It ends with Waterbury misfortunes and lunar musings on new moons and earthquakes.
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Jones
Brown
Reflections of a Bachelor in a Fragmented Text
A fragmented exploration of marriage choices and gender roles. The piece discusses equal rights, financial strain, and how a wife can shape a man’s prospects, noting the tension between admiration and anger in friendships and the social dynamics of partnership.
Ohio Politicians Discuss Taft Cannon and Roosevelt Support
A sprawling interview from the Willard discusses Taft, Cannon, and Roosevelt sentiments in Ohio. It notes Mehendree College leadership, Bryan's tactics, and Ohio voters shifting toward Roosevelt and Taft, with references to Judge Tat and local political alignments, amid national party dynamics.
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Cannon
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