Washington Poet and Democratic Hopefuls in July Debate
The piece discusses Judge George Gray of Delaware and John A Johnson of Minnesota endorsing each other as ideal presidential candidates. It extols their integrity and future leadership, arguing the Democratic party remains strong with two forceful contenders, Gray and Johnson, while Bryan remains a strong figure second to the leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HEAL
George Gray
Delaware
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Judge Gray
Gov. Johnson
Democratic Party
George Grey
John Johnson
Judge Grey
Jefferson
Johnson
Gray
Mr. Bryan
Ieader
Tilly
Matty
Capital Becoming Model City for World
POINTER FOR THE CAPITAL urges Washington and the United States to shape the capital as a model city in appearance and governance. It extols modern systems, humane welfare, and urban planning while contrasting Paris and London for social care and civic improvements. The piece highlights public spaces, housing, and cultural amenities as essential to national prestige and living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Tts Seston
Trey Demani
Jane Steading
Parla
London
Varia
Childres
Paris
Fetta
Cinge
Cho Plaa
Assistance Publique
Louis NY
Deas Heen
Tekret
Seete
Sotetune
Gambler controversy swirls as governor weighs reform
A damaged reminiscence outlines a clash among bookmakers brokers and Wall Street figures. The governor confronts gambling and speculation, with crowd and officials debating honesty and public money. The piece reflects on ethics, law and the push to curb unregulated wagering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolum
Ats
Legis
Tiesera
Wall ‘Street
Aucker
Wall Street
Government Plans Rail Merger Breakup Face West Backlash
Attorney General Bonaparte says the government will act to dissolve the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific merger. Western states fear loss of competition but worry over supply of officials and rising costs if the two Harriman lines remain separate. The debate questions whether dissolution restores competition or simply preserves a single owner supervising two parallel systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Far Western
Harriman
Ita
Diamonds for the Poor Amid Diamond Market Panic
A column reviews diamond price declines driven by Anandat disturbances and output cuts in South Africa, noting several New York firms have suspended operations. It argues cheaper diamonds empower the poor while rich buyers face losses, and predicts broader access as production rises. The piece also touches on political and social commentary of the era, including reflections on markets and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South Africa
United States
United
Molly Sonpsuds
Ruler and Consort in Bitter Quarrel Over Regency Crisis
Grand Duke Frederick Augustus of Oldenburg clashes with his wife the Grand Duchess, sister of Prince Henry of the Netherlands, over regency terms amid a broader dynastic and political crisis. The dispute involves ministers, parliament, and foreign royals, with tensions spanning Germany and Russia and drawing in connections to the Kaiser and Empress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Augustus
Oldenburg
Edward
United States
Europe
Henry
Netherlands
J. C. Graveur
New York
Nicholas
Grand Duchy
Eugene Smith
Ilne
Hummore
William C
Clement
New York City
Alabama State Bar
Asao
New England
London
Nevada
Frederick Ferdinand
Schleswig-Holstein
Frederick
Augustus Wiliam
Prussia
St. Petersburg
Nicholaa
House of Holstein-Gattorp Jie
Bellevue
Berlin
Count Welsburg
Gardes du Corps
Sult
Elimar of
Wurttambere
A. Quenther
Ballin
Grand Duke
Moyland
France
England
Duchess of
Connaught
Vladimir
Russia
Terlin
Dresden
Atlantic
Altea
Lensahn
Falls
Ganger
Niagara
Berlaln
Baron von Plettenberg
Switzerland
Marquise de Fourrnoy
Brentwood Co
Wonders at Home Missed in Travel Lure
A Nashville American piece urges looking closer at domestic wonders rather than chasing distant sights. It notes the hen that lays three eggs daily, a brock rooster keeping time, hand painted china, and local arts as treasures overlooked in favor of trips to Athens, Niagara Falls, or distant locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Spain
Mexico
France
Athens
Nice
Rema
Niagara Falls
New York Warld Commissioner Bingham Reports Arrests in 1907
New York World notes 4,470 felonies arrests by the detective bureau in 1907, up from 2,091 in 1906, with 1,388 convictions. Misdemeanor arrests reached 9,889, slightly down from 10,? in 1906, with 1,588 convictions. Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service reports 216 arrests, 160 for counterfeiting, and a notable drop in counterfeit crimes tied to Irving Tolley’s conviction and current confinement in Atlanta, Georgia.
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New York Warld
Bingham
Detective Bureau
Wilkie
United States Secret Service
Irving Tolley
Atlanta
White House Taft Figures Show Broad Ballot Support
Washington dispatch reports the President pleased by wide print of his Taft first ballot nomination idea. States listed as sure or likely include Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Illinois Indiana Maine Michigan Minnesota New England New York North Carolina South Dakota Texas Washington and more, totaling 821 with 483 needed. Cortelyou's status shifts as he is urged as a possible candidate while remaining in New York, with speculation on a New York residence.
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Washington Dispatch
New York Herald
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Roosevelt
Tentieman
Wiliam Loeb, Jr
Bengtor Hanna Wan
Warwicks
William McKinley
Middle West
Allegheny Mountains
Missisippi River
Thomas B. Reed
Mr. Hanna
Maj. McKinley
Proctor
Vermont
McKinley
New England
Reed
McKinley League
New York
Bossar
Hanna
Morton
Florida
Joseph Manley
Maine
Warner Miller
Hanna Waa
Weshinxton
New York World
Taft
White House
Alabama
North Dakota
Arkansas
Nia
Wierwin
Oklahoma
Colorado
Oregon
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Kansas
Wyoming
Kentucky
Mat
Columbia
Michigan
Hawaii
Minnesota
New Mexico
Philippines
West Virginia
Roosewell
Cortelyou
Prdent
Fairbanks
Cannon Knox
Cortelyon
Bein
Coryou
A FulK Complement From New York Sun
A humorous piece argues for broadening shipboard staffing beyond surgeons to include a mortalist dentist, a horse doctor for the trough of the sea, and an alienist with a fat salary to diagnose brains in brine, claiming such experts would improve safety and provide comfort to those with loved ones aboard.
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New York Sun
Sleeper Remains Unawakened for Forty Three Months
At a Germain Psychological Society meeting Prof. Eulenburg discusses a man under care who has slept since July 16, 1894. The subject shows no wakefulness, eats automatically, and responds minimally to stimuli. The case is described as unprecedented in medical literature and thought to challenge concepts of will and consciousness. A separate note recounts a Columbus Market incident where a buyer enforces a superstition by avoiding thirteen items and securing savings by removing one apple.
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Paris
Japan
Tokyo
Mt .Phere
Phaes
Korea
Manchuria
Hawaii
British Columbia
United States
Mexico
Orin
New York World
Julenturz
Eulenburg Cabl
Imu
Ant
Prof
Eulenburg
Pretiumburg
Tod
Superstitius
New York
Columbus Avenue
Clock Keeper Locke Winder's Remarkable Service
Shore, a veteran clock winder at Moravian church, has served twenty-five years winding the steeple clock. He averages a wind every day with 230 revolutions total daily. over thirty years without sickness, no tobacco use, and no medicine in thirty-five years. He missed one day during jury service.
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Gina
T. Shore
Mies
Shore
Master ringer of Lincoln Cathedral clocks jubilee at sixty seven
The master ringer W. R. Stiles entertains at dinner to celebrate his jubilee as a ringer. He is sixty seven and has climbed Belfry stairs at St Hugh's tower toward a hoped total of 978000 steps. He has rung during three bishops epIscopate and on two occasions for the monarch. He rang at seven deans five precenitors five chancellors four dubdeans and two archdeacons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losoun Oxacruscu
Lincoln Cathedral
W. R. Stiles
St. Hugh's Tower
Stiles
Visitors in Washington Tell of Wolf Catching Feats and Southern Ties
John R. Abernathy of Oklahoma, a famed wolf catcher, visits Washington with his young son Temple. He recalls his first live wolf catch in 1896 and his fame from taming wolves by hand. The tale links him to President Roosevelt, Col. Bowman, and other notable figures, while other remarks touch on campaign talk and regional loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Abernathy
United States
Tar Shal
Oklahoma
Raleigh
Temple
Mr. Abernathy
Roosevelt
Abernathy
White House
Washington
West
Rand
Huners
Masi
United
Emg
Ged Pe Ag
von Linweits
Houser i
Peiple
Paul Wl
Cuba
Jin
Lim
Cun
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Paul Block
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Lach
Chicago News
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Orient
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Rusala
Bob
Striala
Adam
Montgomery
Denver
Patterson
James J. Hill
Tru
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Foy
Hamlet
Lew Dockstuder
Mark “Hanna
Lodgs
Father
Metropolitan
Ealing
Farrest
Mr. Roosevelt
Canterbury
Patman
Bay
Binzuru
Buddha
Brievers
Binzutu
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Massillon
Ohio
Indianapolis
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Yas
Alfred Dolfen
John Girard
Beatrice
Andrew
Agéndur
Delfens
New York Press
New York Dispatch
Desser
Locke Winder
Bowman
Bamingiart
Ala
Willind
Bern
Pwho
Col Witham
Cody
Paicbaks
Warren
Col. Bowman
Lis
Edger Vincent
Col Rowan
Pote
Dan
Wdempert
Etl Parman
Sitcan
Uniber
Justin
Chanter
Citi de Viet
John
Learry
Minargota
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Inted
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Knox
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Mr. Atkingson
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