Spooner and Shaw resignations shape Senate transition
The Washington Post reports Senator Spooner of Wisconsin resigns after sixteen years of service outlining his legal skill, independence, and impact on legislation. It also covers Secretary Leslie M. Shaw leaving the Treasury after five years, praising his prudent handling of finances and warning that his replacement will face tough questions. A Pennsylvania bill, Pennypacker’s pet repudiated, repeals a prior press-muzzling act, noting governors and papers debated the measure's impact on free reporting.
Ferny Gun Ban Finally Enforced In Keystone State
The public debate over the Bennett policy and its repeal ends as Harrisburg notes that a statewide gun restriction advocate has faced the consequences. Town official Curminds keeps watch on developments, while the Keystone State’s law system acts to uphold the measure and condemn past influences in the public arena.
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Uniform laws and the aim of practical uniformity
The piece argues for closest feasible uniformity in marriage and divorce laws across states while acknowledging limits. It notes South Carolina’s stance against divorce, labor law variances, and criminal statutes, comparing U S and British systems and urging gradual, realistic national convergence without undermining state sovereignty.
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Department of
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Great Britain
Grip, kisses, and the New York Salvation Army report
A fragmented New York Salvation Army report details a prevention effort against self harm with thirteen applicants, ten men and three women. It notes occupations, social status, and a fourteen year old schoolboy seeking advice after a relative died by suicide, plus a hospital case of a wounded father and a skin graft request sparked by a neck wound. Thirty volunteers offered skin from the trainees to help.
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New York
Sun
Salvation Army“bureau
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Salvation Army
Training and Industrial School
Ethan Allen Hitchcock Ends Public Service as Interior Secretary
A Paithist Servant Edstorial in New York Su notes Ethan Allen Hitchcock served briefly as Minister and Ambassador to Russia before joining McKinley’s Cabinet as Secretary of the Interior on December 21, 183. He served over eight years with earnest conscientious effort, free of sensationalism, quietly dedicating himself to duty. He leaves two trophies: punishment of lawbreakers and the esteem of thousands who worked with him and those who know him through his public deeds. Across his long, unsullied record the country sees a well done, good and faithful servant.
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Edstorial
New York
Russia
Ethan En Hitchcock
McKinley
Itencock
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Farro gambler Brown loses record sum at Tonopah club
Abs Brown of Tonopah Nevada shattered records by dropping 307000 to the Tonopah Club bank in under a day. He is a one third owner in the games and his loss, plus his potential winnings, is noted by gamblers as the greatest faro loss. Previous single sittings include Joe Leiter at 240000 and John W Gates at 150000.
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Tonopah Dispatch
New York World
Abs Brown
Tonopah
Nev
Tonopah Club Bank
Brown
Toser
Fare Bank
Joe Leiter
John W Gates
Faro
Sweden
Lee
Norway
Norwey
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
Eva had the best husband in the world at that time. Loose twice, the same error repeats, and a man can be a talent without failing. Original people do not alter things by custom. When a man loves he gives, when a woman loves he forgives. Do not judge a man by the affections in six love letters.
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Chicago News
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Looge
Cottom
Crown Prince Gustav and the Swedish Money Trail
Crown Prince Gustav and his family are scrutinized for wealth and influence. The article traces disputes over state allowances, royal investments, and political stances toward Norway, with Queen Sophia and Prince Oscar central. It notes Oscar's wealth and business dealings, including hotels, Suez stock, and a Panama position, contrasting past kingly popularity with present scrutiny.
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Sweden
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Baden
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Europe Still Expects War Between Japan and America
Continental publicists persist in predicting a US Japan war as inevitable. Maxtoulian Harden in Zukunft argues Japan’s hunger and expansion drive, its naval strength, and England's interests push toward conflict. Harden warns diplomats may err, and urges staying still to avoid provoking a broader war.
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Zukunft
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Russia
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Waterloo
Nippon
Germany
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Tangier
Mis Sinner Song and the Court of Appeal Case on Checks
A fragment from the Atlantic Constitution notes a Mis Sinner Song evolving from Frank L. Stanton’s verse and discusses a New York Sun item on a Court of Appeal decision about a 11,000 franc baccarat debt in Algiers. The case centers on a dishonored English check and differing laws on gaming and checks. The ruling favored England’s statute when the bill was payable there, affecting the manager’s claim.
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New York Sun
Court of Appeal
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Algiers
Owen
Baccarat
London
England
France
Rode a Crocodile at Sea in Palm Beach Display
Palm Beach society witnessed a new sport as All gator Joe towed a 300 pound crocodile far into the Atlantic. He then wrestled with the creature bareback, bringing it to shore to an audience of amused, mostly women. The twelve foot animal stunned spectators before the finale.
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Palm Beach Dispatch
New York
Joe
Palm Beach
Atlantic Ocean
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Visits Winfield Iowa Mayor Issues Welcome Key
A visitor identified as Theodore Roosevelt Jr arrives in Winfield Kansas and is mistaken for the president’s son. The mayor and town band present him the bronze key to the city, then he clarifies he is Theodore Roosevelt Jr of Iowa, recently graduated from dental school, seeking a professional location. The episode exposes local pride and mistaken identity.
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Upstaira
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Winfield Silver Corner
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Our Fair City
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Fair City
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Winfield
Hebley
Hardin County
Iowa
Washington
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satire on marriage and social pretenses. a bachelor narrator notes women fleeing scandal and men overreaching in love. The piece critiques costly benevolence and feigned virtue as decorum collapses under romantic pressure.
New York Governor Hughes Seen As Presidential Timber
A Raleigh report quotes Judge George E Monroe of Dryden New York saying Gov Hughes's handling of Kelsey matters could shape the 1968 presidential race He cites strong public support for Hughes and predicts Senate action in his favor If confirmed the governor becomes a formidable Republican presidential candidate The piece also notes German observer Dr Heinrich Simon praising American newspapers for news focus while emphasizing the editorial function and American optimism contrasted with European conservatism
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Gov Hughes
Presidental Timber
George E. Monroe
Dryden
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Monroe
Tompkins County
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Hughes
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Frankfort-on the-Main
Germany
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Simon
Frankfurter Zeitung
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Amelia
United States
Brooks
Europe
R. A Sinclair
Crago
Washington
Representatives
Soake
The Duke of Wellington and the unnamed gallant message bearer
A fragment from the Landa Evening Standart recalls a supreme moment at Waterloo when the Duke stood alone as every courier rode away. A stranger rode up and offered to carry a pencil note to the commanding officer, delivering it through heavy fire with no known reward or recognition.
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Duke of Wellington
Thaduke
Reiner
Goat Mascot Pedro Aboard USS Virginia Destroys Waste
The New York Times notes a Cuban goat named Pedro serves as mascot on the ship Virginia, previously on the Texas, famed for chewing up useless letters, bulky pamphlets, and out-of-date orders. Reporters observed him busy in shipboard duties yesterday.
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