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Mississippi politics and a northern gaze on southern representation
An immigrant style critique cites John Sharp Williams and Mississippi’s white voting bloc, arguing Democrats in the North should stop blaming southern feudalism while northern Republicans profit from a lopsided Congress. The piece contrasts Mississippi’s suffrage origins with national calls for reform and questions the Sun’s stance on racial and political power.
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World State ideals face hurdles says Prof Eckhardt
Prof Eckhardt analyzes the world state concept in Popular Science Monthly, arguing that while The Hague tribunal and universal peace efforts push toward a world federation, a genuine world parliament remains distant. He cites Interparliamentary Union progress, warns against strong national feelings and monarchies, and notes race prejudice as the major obstacle to federation.
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Algeciras Conference as example of national greed
The text argues that sovereignty and honor concerns hinder world state aims and that agreements like the Algeciras compact show nations bargaining spoils rather than altruism. Prof Eckhardt cites the conference to illustrate impracticability of turning national greed into harmony.
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Pot liquor lore and war debate in old Virginia voice
A Virginian essayist mocks a pot liquor recipe linked to Washington Jefferson and others, arguing Southern tradition versus modern myth. The piece then critiques war and peace, citing The New York World and a Union conference, reflecting on armed conflict, civilization, and the role of government policing.
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Hiram Got His Wings in Appalachian Tale of Honor and Fear
A Asheville region incident shows Hiram Wilson, long a terror, confronting a fatal mistake when he targets Fred Sams, a 17 year old rural post carrier. Sams fires, kills Hiram. local reaction questions reward for the teen and notes the dangers of the mountains amid a grim moral lesson.
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A New Agricultural Empire Emerges in Canada
The piece argues Canada is becoming the world wheat center as Western Canada expands to 45 million acres with projected yields of 900 million bushels, surpassing U S output. It notes emigration to Canada, U S capital influx, and speculation about Russia’s limited land potential amid global demand.
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United States
W. Frank McClure
New York Independent
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Roosevelt era musings and stock market drama
A jumble of political and financial commentary notes shifts in tariff reform, Roosevelt's image, and Wall Street mood swings. Mentions include the Thaw case, Carnestie, Ambassador Leishman, and Mrs Carnegie’s needlework hobby at Magnolia.
Music Hampers Journalism in Busy Show Week
The paper rushed to press as the music scene and rehearsals crowded the team. A local Episcopal church benefit and Thursday circus band disrupted the schedule, delaying work and leaving pages partly incomplete with many errors.
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Knowledge is power quote sparks witty exchange
In the Columbus Dispatch a quoter quips that knowledge is power, while a man known for rare insights notes the phrase misfires as he suggests horse sense equals horsepower, sparking a brief, dry exchange.
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Louisville Working Girls Honored For Their Toil
A celebration praises Louisville's working women as the city's pride and backbone. The piece extols their industry and resilience, comparing their labor to nobler standards and highlighting the community’s respect for breadwinner roles.
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Brazil Buys Three 9 Million Battle Ships
Brazil plans purchase of three 9 million ships from Et Laura Star Chronicle. Analysts note potential 40 percent profit if an upcoming European war triggers demand. No clear date or official confirmation provided.
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Should Suit Them From the Detroit Free Press
New York court rules theater access may be restricted by managers with the aim of controlling crowds. The decision hints that venue policies can curb attendance based on managerial choice, affecting public entry to performances and raising questions about rights and enforcement.
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Rulers of Nations and Their Doubles
A survey of rulers employing lookalikes across Europe and the Middle East. Presidents, kings, and emperors from France, Turkey, Russia, and beyond are paired with doubles, some mistaken for the real sovereigns in public, others driven to insanity or security concerns. The piece covers Faure, Carnot, Leopold, Napoleon II, Abdul Hamid II, the Prince of Orange, Marie Antoinette, and Sir Wilfred Lawson era coincidences and incidents.
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Interstate Commerce Board Demands Compliance With New Freight Rate Law
The Interstate Commerce Commission and Chairman Knapp issue a directive to all railroads and carriers to file and keep public schedules showing rates for transportation between points on their routes and those of other carriers. They urge immediate carrier action to amend tariffs for full legal compliance, seeking uniform through rates and clear evidence of joint routes, with emphasis on timely, substantial changes and ongoing cooperation.
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NEW PHILIPPINE FOURS TO RETIRE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES
The War Department Bureau of Insular Affairs announced plans to retire 1.5 million dollars of temporary Philippine certificates maturing September 1 by issuing 1 million dollars in one year 5 percent certificates and paying the remainder in cash. Subscriptions close August 23 at 2 pm. The certificates, dated September 1, will be tax exempt and may be used as security for public deposits or substituted for government bonds to boost national bank circulation.
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Fagin Case Report Moves to Department of Justice
The Civil Service Commission received Secretary Moss's Cincinnati report on Marshal Vivian J. Fagin amid civil service violation charges. The commission will submit the record soon, likely prompting prosecution or referral to the Attorney General if no case is found.
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Inspector George H Murphy Assigned to North American Consulates
George H Murphy, newly appointed consul general at large, will inspect consulates in North America. He recently completed work in Mexico and begins Canada service, pausing briefly with his Bethlehem, Pennsylvania family. His prior post was St. Catharines, with extensive experience in Europe and Central America.
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Lucky bidders named for canal bonds profitably placed
J Walter Mitenen and John L Waring were among the successful bidders for Panama Canal bonds. Mitenen bid $500 at 104 and Waring $500 at 1088, with John L Meding winning another bid at 10,125. All three sold their holdings to Frek & Robinson of New York at a good profit.
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New York
New Half Holiday Order for Public Grounds Workers
The President issued a new order granting a Saturday half holiday to the employes of the office of public buildings and grounds during July August and September. Earlier the order had not applied to them and Col Bromwell hesitated to grant it. The executive action today removes all doubt and applies to the department.
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American Pilgrim in Rome Arrives to Audience with Pope
An American pilgrim party led by John J. Mc Crane of NewsWork and Reverend Henry Gabriels Bishop of Ogdensburg NWY sailed from New York aboard the Cunard steamer Slavonia July 10 and arrived in Rome today to be received by Pope Pius X.
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Roosevelt hosts officials at lunch amid rail rate law talk
President Roosevelt entertains E B Clark newly appointed Interstate Commerce Commissioner nominee Robert Bacon and Gen Thomas Barry at Sagamore Hill. Talks center on enforcing the new railroad rate law as the seventh commission member likely named soon while Barry sails to Europe for maneuvers. Bacon attends from Washington to see his son in the Hertard crew.
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Refuses Duty on Pearls In Pearl Necklace Case
Bernard Citroen of Maiden Lane informs Assistant US District Attorney Carmody that the government plans to sue for 110338 dollars in duty on pearls imported for Mrs W B Leeds wife of a steel magnate. He offered to return the pearls to Paris if 22000 duty paid is refunded but the offer was refused.
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King Receives Engineers at Buckingham Palace
London July 27 King received members of the American Institute of Mines at Buckingham Palace. Delegates included Robert W. Hunt and R W Raymond among others. accompanied by British Iron and Steel Institute officers Sir Hugh Bell and Victor Cavendish MP. The King was awarded the Bessemer medal and greeted the visitors before tours of Windsor State apartments.
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Burtows Last Plea in Rehearing Case
Attorneys for Joseph Relph Burton argue in the Supreme Court rehearing that Bleeding Kansas residents were deprived of half Senate representation during his term. They claim the court should rule unconstitutional for Congress to deny constitutional representation, asserting the charge of crime must allege an act beyond doubt.
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Mutual Life in Court Faces Nomination Battle Today
In New York the law contest over Mutual Life directors opens in Albany with Samuel Intermyer seeking a mandamus to bar four policy holder committee nominees from the administration ticket. The case hinges on a provision that names on a life company administration ticket cannot be changed except by death or incapacity.
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Political talks in hotels mix West Virginia and Georgia figures
At a Raleigh Washington evening, Richard Randolph McMahon cites two Republicans for Senate in West Virginia, and J Wingo of Atlanta discusses Hoke Smith’s Georgia governorship bid with Clark Howell’s role. Sanctioned declarations place Elkins, Faulkner, and local candidates in play while dam plans for El Paso reshape regional outlook.
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Patterson Loses Nomination After All-Night Ballot Session
In Ralewh North Carolina the Sixth District Democrats nominated H L Godwin of Harnett County for Congress on the 354th ballot. Godwin defeated incumbent G B Patterson who had represented the district four years. Conventio n began balloting last night and adjourned at 6 this morning. at 9 the Godwin camp gained enough strength to win the nomination.
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Grain rate war ends with tariff resume on August 10
Chicago dispatch reports Western railroads decide to end the grain rate dispute. A conference representing lines west of Chicago agrees to expire the cut and restore normal tariffs on August 1 with adjustments to grain and flour rates from the Missouri River to Chicago and onward to the seaboard.
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Hamburg Lene Quits Dover For Southampton Calls
Hamburg American line to stop using Dover as outward-bound passenger port due to harbor works and a Dover pier collision. Steamers bound for New York will now call at Southampton.
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