Plea for Our Missionaries in a European Frolic
Opinion piece mocks American young Shepard and Vanderbilt for reckless motor escapades in Europe. It recalls Vanderbilt’s rough reception in Italy and France’s punishment of Shepard for a Paris incident. The writer laments potential jail for Shepard, urging leniency and restraint.
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Shepard
New York
Vanderbilt
God
Europe
Italy
France
Young Shepard
Paris
Toby
William H. Vanderpilt
Capitol
Sacred Republican Tradition and the Panic of 1893 Debunked
Analyzes Republican campaign lore linking the panic of 1893 to tariff acts, noting Boston Advertiser critique of the silver purchase and praising Cleveland for currency steadiness. Reflects on McKinley era politics, the Dingley tariff struggle, and ongoing coinage debates within the party.
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Urany
Boston Advertiser
Handy
Boston
Harngon
Senate
John Sherman
Clevelard
Republican Party
Ais
McKimley
Cleveland
Probation for Juvenile Offenders Proposed in Washington
A call to Congress urges creating a five person probation commission and employing at least five probation officers in Washington to expand juvenile court work. The report cites cities with many officers, notes savings and benefits from probation, and recommends extending the system to adults and nationwide district coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Thia
Borswinder
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Chldren
District of Columbia
Political reform from a distant seat above party machines
From a detached stance the writer critiques political primaries and conventions. He argues local conventions are prearranged by bosses, that self interest binds factions, and that a vast, indifferent citizenry allows professional politicians and criminal elements to shape party power, deeming reform efforts hopeless from this vantage.
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Congress
Yass
Etter Ag
Auch Eheranter
THING BOING IN THE COUNTRY
A jumble of brief notes and quips from across towns detailing odd incidents and local humor. Snippets mention lynching talk in newspapers, political commentary, and a parade of small misfortunes, oddities, and faux news from Geneseo to Concordia with scattered names and places.
Unclear Mythic Exchange Sparks Monkey And Parrot Time
Fragmentary dialogue recounts a quarrel between Poll and Jickos about human origins and language. They reference evolution from birds and claim inability to speak certain tongues. The scene leads to a noted exchange and a celebrated monkey and parrot moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mileaga ‘Tribune
Queen Marguerite Abandons U S Tour Over Anarchist Fears
Archival column notes that Queen Marguerite will not visit America, due to Italian anarchist threats and safety concerns. It recounts past royal visits like Prince Henry of Prussia, outlines interagency protection issues, and cites warnings by Italian authorities and Emperors’ histories. The piece connects U S discouragement of foreign royalty with safeguarding limits and the broader risk to royal figures abroad.
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Marguerite
United States
Waele Sam
Prince Henry
Prussia
Uncle Sim
Europe
Atlantic
Victor Emmanuel
Houges
America
Duke of
Orleans
Luechens
Elizabeth of
Austria
Rome
M. Angelelli
Bergamo
San Stefano
Humbert
Acciarito
Angorelli
Angelelli
Publie
Acciarid
Geneva
Empress Elizabeth
Arquise GE Fontendy
Willard
Richard Douglas
Bulawayo
South Africa
Douglas
Rhodesia
Africa
Let There Be Peace In Wage Impasse Demand End
A newspaper note urges both coal mine owners and miners to reach an immediate and lasting wage agreement. It argues earnings for coal roads and mine profits have been high, consumers paid higher coal prices, and broad prosperity supports peace. It warns delay harms the nation’s financial and industrial interests and calls for restraint from agitators and employers.
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Comine
War on the Senate From The New York Globe Voice
The New York Globe urges action to force the Senate to report the Philippine tariff bill, warning that delaying could provoke uprisings and expose U S hypocrisy. It doubts unanimous public support and weighs alternatives like land grants and education for Filipinos, while noting canal delays and rising prices.
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Senate
New York Globe
Globe
United States
Philippines
Senate Bs
Post
Dubois
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A fragmentary satire on women and courtship appears in a New York Press piece. The prose mocks social norms with jagged humor about marriages, streetcar manners, and male ego, weaving a chaotic scene of misfires and social traps.
Points About Pensions Clarifies Widow and Dependent Claims
A reader column answers questions on military pension eligibility under old and new laws. Topics include widows, dependent mothers, guardianship, and children, with guidance on rates, filing dates, and conditions for service-related deaths and disabilities.
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Harrizcohure
Soblier
Fou
Goa
Dial
Emalipes
Ino
Prosperity in the South and Kentucky Gas Boom
Official figures show the South produced 3 219 672 tons of pig iron in 1805, with a major five year-state comparison. Correspondence from Leaington details central Kentucky’s gas expansion, the Menifee belt, 14 000 000 cubic feet daily output, new pipelines, and widespread gas finds across the state and toward Shreveport in Louisiana.
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South
Alabama
Maryland
Tennessee
West Virginia
Beorzia
North Carolina
United States
Kentucky
Leaington
Menifee County
Lexington
Winchester
Mount Sterling
Menifee
Gagsera
Wolfe County
Ohio River
West Virginia Line
Mleade
Hancock
Meade County
Louisville
Martin County
Big Sandy
Knox
Wolfe
Estill
Wayne
Clay
Fleming
Morgan
Lawrence
Shreveport
Texas
Washington Post misquoted by various papers on statehood and costs
A collage of clipped quotes from newspapers including the Washington Post and others critiques on President Costra Castro double dealing, a push for reciprocal legislation, and reactions to the statehood bill for New Mexico and Arizona. Highlights include remarks about Bryan, Col. Mann, and Cockran, plus a humorous exchange about marriage proposals.
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San Antonio Express
Washington Post
Costra
Castro
Milwaukee
Bryan
Ana
Telege Blade
Germany
United States
Senate
Duluth
Merion
Ohio
Democratic Party
Ltt Tives Amt
Richmond Lewler
Willars
Washington
Post
Marion
Gav Johnson
Minnesota
Col. Mann
Zwolish
Houston Post
Washington Boal
Treasury Ditch
Son Antonio Express
New Mexico
Arisona
Nevton
The
iMcCall
Wrehington
Warhington Post
Bourke Cogkraz
Los Angeles
Cockran
Grarleston News and Courier
New York
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
The passage parrots provocative quotes on fame, trust, love, and vanity, noting how deeds shape perception. It laments deceptive ads for cure-alls and jokes about baldness cures while asserting love governs much of human folly and mischief.
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Chicago News
Cox
Kansas and Texas figures in 1906 political scene at Raleigh
In Raleigh Kansas figures W S Fitzpatrick and Col Thomas West discuss the Senate race between Philip P Campbell and Charles Curtis, praising Campbell’s district support and West’s Texas prominence. They note Fort Worth growth and a hot governor’s race with Senator Bakey’s reelection prospects. The tour includes diplomats from Bulawayo and commentaries on Rhodesia and wildlife.
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Kansas
United States
W. 8. Fitzpatrick
Sedan
Kans
Raleigh
FitzPatrick
Kansas Senate
Congress
Philip P. Campbell
Charles Curtis
Campbell
Sil
Hila
Ak Jarze
Senate
Lone Star State
Cel. Thomas & West
Fort Worth
Texas
Louisa County
Southwest
Col. West
Dallas
Houston
Jos Bakey
Public school excursions to Washington urged
A letter to the New York Sun argues for affordable public school trips to Washington, D C, to educate millions of children about the capital. It notes many New Yorkers have never seen the city and urges teachers, railroads, and communities to create a demand, offering a practical, low-cost educational program.
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New York
Washington
Ams
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Eco
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Rejson
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Smalter
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Lurien
Tneiy
Cd Groit
Yerkes
Shaw
Toni Jt
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Griggs
Wu Ting-fang
Dunne
Count Bonl
Santo Domingo
Joseph Meat Patterson
Uruguay
Joseph Medill Patterson
Omaha
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Tillman
Odell
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Canal Commission
Champ Clark
Committee On Ways and Means
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Roosevelt
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St. Petersburg
Liverpool
D. WH. Jarvie
Alaska
Danville Military School
Ira
Geneseo
N.V
Ira Whitney
Whitney
Abbeyville
Rushville
Ind
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Weewee
Cana County
Lumberton
N. C
J. J. Phillips
Walter Prevatt
Lorena Frogman
Star
Conway Cor
Georgia Field
Johnson City
Concordia
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Bill Funk
Royal
Perse
Stevens
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Ferguson
Panama Canal
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Tam
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Charity of Friends
Sally EH. R
William W. Masters
Company H
Maria L
Lear
Mira Adele K
Mra
Amelia B
Hattie H. 'T
Echoes OF the Post
Chicago Tribune
Archie
Miss Tartan
Mr. Featherton
Lova
Augustum van Wyck
Judge van Wyck
Hamitt House
James W. Ontorne
Jerome
Capital
Jim‘ Hoge
C. V. Lewis
San Antonio
Riggs House
Gov. Hogg
Sam Houston
Sfa
United States Senate
Montmorency de Murgatroy
Josh Simpson
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