Kansas in the Senate since Ingalls and Plumb
The Kansas City Star outlines the tumultuous history of Kansas representation in the U S Senate since Ingalls and Plumb. It traces a sequence of appointments, elections, resignations, and party shifts, noting nine senators since Plumb and Ingalls first held the seats and highlighting Democratic votes altering the line of succession over two decades.
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Kansas City Star
Kangas
Senate
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Plumb
Kansana Ingalls
Kansas
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Peffer
Harris
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John Martin
Perkins
Lucien Baker
Martin
Joseph R Burton
Baker
Bunton
W Benson
Benson
Gullis
Kan Sas
Rise of Jacksonian democracy reshaped presidential selection
The piece argues that Jackson’s era تا marked a shift toward electing leaders from mass democracy rather than long national service. It contrasts Jeffersonian and Adams era statesmen with Jackson’s appeal to the common man, noting subsequent Whig attempts and Lincoln’s rise as proof that extensive prior national experience is not always essential for the presidency. It cites the Detroit Free Press and mentions Bryan and Yonson as campaign figures in a historic context.
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Jackson
Washington
Washington Adams
Jefferson Madison
Monroe
Joan Quincy Adams
Madison
Europe
Jackeor
Loig
Trieng
Jakeen
Gen Harrison
Taylor
Autourn
Scott
Republians
Lincoln
Helgiin
Bohaert
Helgan Sindiene
Antatiane
Jess
Mary
Iung
Hastes Brewer
New England
Virginia
John Randolph
Roa
Charles James Fox Sas
Lord Chancelor
Lord Didon
Randolph
Bank of France shows massive discount volume and strong credit
New York review notes Bank of France transacted discounts totaling 31600 000 with Paris clients numbering 756 000 applications in a year. It cites a 17 12 percent dividend, $800 per share value, and stresses the bank’s global prestige and deep gold holdings despite wartime disruptions.
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New York
Bank of France
Paris
Usance
Sbaur
Republic
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Tost
Thettle Bank of France
Hoodoo sign shocks Cincinnati neighborhood
A white man, James Kirkpatrick, found a salt circle and lamp on his doorstep, a similar sign appeared on other Lincoln avenue homes. Locals believed a positive omen was needed to avert trouble, while Kirkpatrick laughed and was later jailed for shooting wraps. Paver Jackson, nearby, also lost his job after a sign appeared near his home.
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Cnquirer
Lincoln Avenue
Gilbert Walnut Hill
James Kirkpatrick
Wal
Tirkpatrick
Wes & Skeptic
Jackson
Yon Yonson and political verse mix of letters and notes
A fragmented historical page blends satire and political rumors in informal verse and missives. Names like Bryan Taft Fairbanks Yon Yonson appear amid citations from the New York World and stray postal notes. The collage includes mock captions, a street address in Queens, and stray lines about a “Closed Bedroom Window” from a local paper.
Portrait session for President Roosevelts portrait in Washington
President Roosevelt sits for a half hour portrait by Hungarian artist Laszlo, who earlier painted monarchs including King Carlos of Portugal. The sitting, requested by Capt Arcour Lee of England, features Roosevelt in Rider form with whip and gloves. Laszlo aims for a lifelike expression, while Roosevelt remarks on the honor and notes contact with Edward VII about previous portrait commissions.
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Portugal
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Laszics
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England
Washington
Hoosevelt
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Roosevelt
Longworth
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Ihaunsal
Edward
Portrat
Hog & Ward
Essar
William of
Aso Lee
Limae
Mio Laszlo Thaks
New York Brass Knuckles Case At Estex Market Court
A man named Mike Polcheski faced General Sessions after brass knuckles with sharpened saw teeth were found on him. The quarter inch steel weapons, described as murderous, led to a hold for 100 dollars. The report also notes political commentary and letters from the era.
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Jeireer
Taft
Witte
Overstretow
Indiana Wittele
Oisiness
Tome
New York
Tne Agit Shirg
Sbi Cw
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Mmemaer
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Fe Fman
Pereys
Hee
Gisiaion
Congress
Gey Hughes
Les Natanm
Pepuar
Eimore
Central
York
Estex Market
World of 1908: gambling laws and public utilities debated
In this era a Washington Post column surveys gambling in futures, legislative attempts to curb it, and the fate of prior laws. It weighs economic laws against public policy, cites early 1800s responses, and contrasts regulatory approaches with broader political themes including coalition politics and public utilities debates.
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Feeling in the West on Roosevelt Nomination Surge
A Baltimore Americans report captures Western belief that Theodore Roosevelt will be the Republican nominee at Chicago. Omaha firm rep FR McDevitt says widespread view crosses classes from Nebraska to the Pacific Coast. Voters insist Roosevelt will be offered the presidency and will be hard to deny, with many Democrats and Republicans alike backing his candidacy for party success.
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Roosevelt
FR McDevitt
Omaha
Rennert
Chicago
Nebraska
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Pacific Coast
Leddy
Tpl Hryas
Congestion and ventilation linked to tuberculosis risk
The New York Tribune report cites Dr Abraham Jacob linking city congestion and poor ventilation to contagious diseases. He urged sweeping tenement remodeling with ventilation improvements, warned against ongoing epidemics, and cited sweatshop conditions as key infection drivers. He notes one ventilated tenement case followed by another and stresses air flow and housing reform.
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Abraham Jacob
Menan Museum of Nat ‘Val History
Waoeter
Jacobs Spose
Jacobis Ingisten
A Praoner's Ailments and a Rooster of Odd News
A Columbus Dispatch anecdote describes a colored prisoner at the penitentiary plagued by numerous ailments and sudden attacks, including a French disease called squizibblums, while others report on Congress learning from Roosevelt and local labor by Mrs Steve Workover, plus a Liver Gate Mo item about government press relations and editorial trust in subscriptions.
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Columbus Dispatch
Ihousemans
Stewards
Galt
Liver Gate
Raiioaal Transportation
Prince Vincent Windisch Graetz Arrives in Washington
Prince Vincent Windisch Graetz arrives in Washington to assume duties at the Austrian Embassy. The article traces his lineage to the Windisch Graetz family, notes his education in law and service as premier in Austria, and describes royal alliances and historical marriages that shaped the mediatised noble house.
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New York City
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Gande
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Prince Francis
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