Capitol Move to Snickers Gap Warned as Silly Season Jest
The Washington Post notes a Missouri proposal for a summer Capitol at Snickers Gap to avoid Washington heat, costing about 500000 and a one hour train ride. It mocks time lost awaiting adjournments and cites the New York Evening Post’s century back satire on climate. The piece ends by asking if the President might drop by.
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New York Evening Post
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Europe
Serious French Duels and the Private Reform Debate
A Parisian reformer led by Chevallier Andre de Fouquieres calls for a stricter privacy in duels to curb vulgarity and avoid reporters, photographers, and bands. he argues duels should be dignified, conducted away from public view, though critics question denying an audience. The piece weighs romantic glory versus modern publicity and questions whether privacy harms the honor code.
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Lou
Tartarin of Tar agcon and the crowdless duel tale
A satirical note compares Tartarin of Taragcon guiding a lion before a firing shot to a French duel with no audience and to a kiss without a mustache, a Hamlet without a ham, and a wedding without the bride, highlighting absence and irony.
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Taragcon
Year's End At The Treasury
The Treasury reports a fairly satisfactory year end with receipts and expenditures near balance. A $41,000,000 canal construction payout reduced the surplus. without it, about $40,000,000 would remain. Bond issues totaling $138,000,000 have been floated, leaving $80,000,000 to appropriation if canal costs rise to $400,000,000. Outlook for next year cautions uncertain national finance and pending tax changes.
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Panama
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Attack on Sulzer Marks Political Firestorm in Philadelphia
Governor Sulzer faces a breach of promise suit raised in Philadelphia amid his clash with Tammany Hall. The plaintiff waited nearly six years to sue, citing a 1908 Atlantic City marriage. Critics call the timing and allegations a political tactic. supporters say time will reveal truth and voters discern character.
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New York
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Tammany
Cab Crnet
Strike threat looms as 100000 Eastern railroad workers vote
The 100000 conductors and trainmen on major Eastern railroads vote on wage hikes totaling 17 million dollars or about 20 percent of current wages. A ballot warns those voting to act, signaling firm intent to strike if railroad presidents do not concede. Public fear of nationwide disruption grows as history notes 30 million-dollar annual wage gains in 1910.
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Pallot
New Tariff Policy Calls for Arbitration of Wages
The speaker argues for a competition driven tariff policy where wages and manufacturing interests adjust to a natural level through free trade. He urges Congress to pass the Newlands arbitration bill to avoid burdening the public and to settle wage disputes via arbitration rather than increased rates or private bargaining.
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Newlands
Financing Conservation and Power Investment Debate
A viewpoint argues that despite many bills for dam construction, only two large projects were financed. Private capital wary of Government profit limits, and high costs deter public investment. Conservation aims demand cheaper power, competitive pricing, and broader policy to prevent waste. The piece mixes economic analysis with satirical snippets on public life.
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Canada
War Department
Coosa
Alabama
Czar Aids Research Into Russia's Past
The article profiles Nicholas II funding and guiding the Imperial Archaeological Society. It notes excavations at Vladimir Suzdal Yaroslavl and Kosmod, the royal travel across the empire even before the Siberian Railway, and the impact on provincial governance and anti corruption. It also covers new British ambassador at Constantinople Sir Louis Malet and past policy clashes between Sir Edward Grey and Sir Gerard Lowther.
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Imperial Society
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Senate calls and routine actions mark Congress session
The Senate transacted routine business and withdrew John H. Colpoys from consideration for the exel e board. Many postmasters were confirmed while the lobby committees heard a sensational story. The Democratic caucus debated the tariff bill with Senator Hitchcock withdrawing to back an amendment rejected in caucus. The House postponed to Saturday after noon adjournment.
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Pension Granted to Lady Clarke in Recognition of Services
London July 2 pensions granted by the British government include $90 a year to Lady Purdon Clarke widow of Sir Caspar Purdon Clarke former Metropolitan Museum director in recognition of her husband's service to national art collections and her circumstances. Pensions of $875 and $20 per year are given to the daughters of Justin McCarthy the Irish politician and of Leigh Hunt the English poet.
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Caspar Purdon Clarke
Métropolitan Museum
New York
Justin McCarthy
Revellat
Leigh Hunt
SUCCEEDS "PLUCKED" OFFICER AS MARYLAND COMMANDER
Commander Philip Andrews, head of the Montana in the Atlantic fleet, takes command of the armored cruiser Maryland with the Pacific fleet. He relieves Capt. John M. Hillcott, retired by the plucking board. The Maryland is in Alaskan waters on an important reconnaissance. Andrews, formerly chief of the bureau of navigation, recently qualified for promotion to captain, but promotion held up by Secretary Daniels for more sea service.
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Maryland
John M. Hillcott
Cullom receives pay for Lincoln Memorial post
Comptroller Downey approved payment to former Senator Shelby M Cullom as special resident commissioner of the Lincoln Memorial commission. He had notDrawn any salary since oath on March 8, funded from a 200000 appropriation for first steps of the memorial project. Estabrook named Chief Clerk of Agriculture Department, succeeding Clark who goes to weather bureau post.
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Texas
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Weather Bureau
Clark Joins White Suit Brigade in Marble Like Stride
Speaker Champ Clark joined the white suit faction, wearing a white sergeault white shirt white tie white shoes and white socks. His white hair and calm demeanor gave him a marble statue like appearance yesterday as the scene drew attention to his distinctive ensemble.
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Army Orders Leaves of Absence and Transfers Reported
Army orders list leaves of absence for Majors Lang Horne Howe Ewing Webster Smith Hart s and captains Tompkins Drake Bunn Hopring Crain Bennett Dusenbury Coleman Starbird Young Browning Buckner and others. Transfers within coast artillery Fifth field artillery and various duty assignments set for July August and dates at sites including Spotts Wisconsin Sparta New York Tompkinsville Nan king Hampton Roads and Newport. Several encampment and voyage details accompany mobility and fitness for promotion notes.
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LE Vert Coleman
Alfred A. Starbird
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William P. Pence
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Simon B. Buckner, Jr
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Gettysburg
The Man-Made Woman of Japan in Marian Cox's Memoir
Marian Cox argues in her reminiscences that Japanese women endure profound injustice. She cites the Yoshiwara system, curbs on marriage, and a culture that denies love, while noting recent reforms and debates on social change in Japan.
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Edwin Markham
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America
Japan
Mitchell Kehnerley
Enchleigh
Yoshiwara
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Parisian
Nikko
Earth
Exchange seat at $40,000 marks new low in slump
A New York stock exchange seat sold last week for 40 000, a new low in the present market downturn. The prior sale stood at 43 000, with two others in spring at 41 000. The last seat belonged to William Robison, bought by Orme Wilson Jr. Historical lows of 23 000 had appeared years ago before a rebound above 45 000 soon after.
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Stock Exchange
William Robison
Ormé Wilson, Jr
Family boasts of noble ancestry in lighthearted banter
In a Boston Transcript snippet, Mrs Hightone claims her husband’s noble lineage and famed ancestors, while Mrs Wibbles reacts with a humorous quip about circus work, noting a curious remark about a "wmont a ware" in the circus business and the number 160.
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Boston Transcript
Hightone
Lesson in Egyptian Cotton for American Growers
American producers are urged to study Egyptian baling sampling and marketing methods. A report by J B Williams and Clarence Ousley (American commission) notes Egyptian cotton costs are similar to American costs but sells about six cents per pound higher due to quality. It recommends reducing production costs through intensive cultivation improved varieties and elimination of waste and graft in sampling baling and marketing.
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Williama
Clarence Ousley
American Commission
Death of Bishop John Janssen in Belleville
Bishop John Janssen of the Belleville Roman Catholic Diocese died at the Episcopal residence in Belleville. Death followed heart disease after he was stricken April 26, near the twenty fifth anniversary of his consecration. He was 78.
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Ou &. Louis
John Janasen
Belleville
British Honor Diploma For Former Agriculture Secretary
London notes Jemnea Wilson, former Secretary of Agriculture under McKinley Roosevelt and Taft, received an honorary diploma of membership from the Royal Agricultural Society of England for services to agriculture.
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Royal Agricultural Society of England
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
French Army Airman Killed in Bethen Crash
In Boernay France on July 2 Capt Rey of the French army was killed and his companion a private of the engineer corps probably fatally injured when the military biplane they rode in over Bethen capsized and plunged to the ground during flight.
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Civil War Music Box Beloved by State Official
In the Georgia capitol, a tiny Geneva bought music box plays two old war tunes. It traveled through the Civil War with Dr J M Brittain, lieutenant and father of State School Superintendent M L Brittain. The box was repaired after years of disuse and now echoes in Brittain's offices.
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New York World
State Capitol
M. L. Brittain
Geneva
Switzerland
Mr. Brittain
J M. Brittain
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Brittain
Weather Conditions and River Bulletin Report
Weather conditions across the nation show rising temperatures in New England and the Middle Atlantic with local thundershowers, while the West experiences lower temperatures and showers. Forecast calls for further heat in central valleys and upper Great Lakes, with thundershowers reaching Missouri and upper Mississippi by Friday. fair in lower lakes and parts of the West. Steamers to Europe to enjoy moderate north winds and safe seas to Grand Banks. Shenandoah River remains muddy with Potomac slightly muddy in Harpers Ferry July 2.
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American girls lauded by Australian official at Willard
Melbourne railway chief William Fitzpatrick praises American women for looks and dress while noting Melbourne’s suburban, low-cost living and beer as a staple. He contrasts Australian liberty with U.S. prohibition and mentions mutton prices and meat-eating habits. Kansas politics and Senator Bristow’s fate also discussed.
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Victorian Railway Commission
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Willard
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Boy Scouts praised for aiding Gettysburg veterans at reunion
Greensboro lawyer H. Howard Sutphen saw Scouts escort veterans to the battlefield and assist them with bundles and transport. He noted 12 year olds carried nearly two miles, waited for rations, and helped when veterans faced distress, praising American patriotism and courage 60 years after the Battle of Gettysburg.
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H. Howard Sutphen
Greensboro
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Battlefeld
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His First Love from Catholic Standard and Times
A fragment from a Catholic Standard and Times fiction piece portrays a jilted admirer confronting a dismissive woman. The dialogue centers on heartbreak and social flirtation as the man laments being cut off and the woman responds with scornful wit.
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