Washington Post Letters and political debate on Bryan and Guffey
The Washington Post coverage outlines a dispute between Col Bryan and Col Daly, with Guffey arguing about Republican and Democratic tactics. It notes reactions to Bryan's attacks on the Pennsylvania leader and references conventions, nominations, and the political climate surrounding the 1900s era.
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Bryan
Guffey
Alexandria
Col Bryan
Col Daly
Daly
Pennsylvania
Provan
Cor Guffey
Lryan
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Tsner
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Davin
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Rooster Amaze Mexicans in Eagle-Masked Fight
In Hermosillo a Texan syndicate staged a biased cockfight using a trained eagle to disguise a rooster bout. After paying Mexican bettors to back the bird, the Americans lost the first event. They swapped to plan revenge by using a painted eagle, luring locals to bet again, and the eagle killed the gamecock in the pit, angering the ranch crowd who hauled the eagle away.
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Mexico
New York World
Andrew Crenshaw
Thomas Aalloway Beit Graham
C B Jameson
Teaas
HI Molina
Crensham
Ygosick
Molino Vesterdas
Cnd
Luene
Taft Welcomed as Supreme Court Appointment Debate Rises
The article discusses reactions to President Taft’s anticipated Supreme Court pick and the political dynamics surrounding confirmation. It notes factions favoring cautious approval and others pressing for a more decisive stance, highlighting potential impacts on past precedents and future rulings.
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Taft
Ms Nemititim
Matinee Hero Prem Te 8m Che Simiat Window of Tole Klose
A recently acquitted woman is accused of stalking and intimidation after a failed romance. She allegedly tampered with a door keyhole, tampered with a porch, and shouted insults in front of her ex partner. A razor cut reportedly occurred during their relationship. The story questions how society protects wives and daughters from such threats when a man is celebrated as a matinee hero.
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Tom Ayo
Yan Dris Yan
Tepome
Whitlow
Sam
Sentiment in Politics in Baltimore on Taft and Bryan
From the Baltimore American an Asherdcan representative notes Republican support for Taft, citing Charles Dick of Ohio and a Garfield anecdote about public sentiment. The piece argues Taft has momentum and the nation’s voters favor the Republican standard bearer over Bryan.
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Taft
Bryan
Gen Dick
Garfield
New York State
Waitior
Chauncey Filley
Muisson Ry
Filley
Gaid
Miley
Garfeld
W H ‘Taft
White House
Education abuse report from State School for Dependent Children
A misspelled and fragmentary note describes harsh conditions at a State School for Dependent Children. It mentions ill treatment, a broken rib, a digger whipped with a whip, children sick with mumps, and various misdeeds while claiming the children are “very happy.”
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Mary
Wiggins
Ernest
Royval Betrothal Aids the Kaiser in Denmark Links
Prince Harold of Denmark betroths Princess Helen of Schleswig-Holstein Glickaberg, signaling closer Berlin Copenhagen ties as Denmark controls Baltic access. Amid divorce scandals in England, Reginald Coke and others face bigamy scrutiny, with English courts deeming Western divorces invalid for spouses abroad.
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Rare Malaria Like Disease Claims Edwardsville Woman
The report details a unusual and highly contagious malaria like illness that caused the death of Mrs Rogum of Edwardsville aged about four score. Doctors say blood escapes under the skin without skin rupture and the case resembles spinal meningitis or spotted fever in severity.
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Louisiana
Fish as Cure for Ills Through History in the Pittaburg Gascette
A history of fish based remedies and superstitions across ages and regions. Eels and cod liver were once considered cures for deafness, fever, rheumatism, and hair loss. Herring folklore tied to New Year rites and kings of shoals. A satirical refrain on Democratic candidates concludes a garbled passage.
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Longing for Wealth and Tea in Romantic Daydreams
A reflective monologue imagines a life of wealth and coveted pleasures. The speaker longs for refined comforts, such as delicate tea and cream, social admiration, and a dream of fashionable indulgence, while acknowledging the effort and charm required to achieve such status.
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Oliver
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Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Frees
A collection of pointed paragraphs from Chicago News and New York Frees satire on marriage and social norms. It jokes about women and men, Sunday school picnics, and the awkward humor of crowds.
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Argentinian Deputy Says No National Elections Until 1910
In remarks at the New Willard, O G O'Farrell of the Argentina house of deputies claims Argentina will not hold national elections until 1910. He argues a six year cycle steadies business and policy. a president may serve two nonconsecutive terms. He travels to Europe with compatriots, touting growing exports and a stable political system.
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Pawnbrokers and moths in shrewd furs tale
A Brooklyn pawnbroker describes seasonal stock shifts as winter wraps and overcoats stay on loan to avoid moth damage. He recounts two clients, one seeking a $10 loan on sable garments and another with an Eastern wrap offering $2, both hoping mothproof storage. He explains a piping system and dye claims as moth resistance, noting the truth may require investigation.
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