Shall We Have Taxed Coffee
The Washington Post discusses possible new revenue measures, centering on a proposed tax on coffee. It weighs who would bear the burden, the potential impact on consumers and exporters, and notes the option of boosting domestic coffee production in territories like the Philippines and Porto Rico while acknowledging Brazil as a major old source. It contrasts Republican and Democratic views, referencing the Boston Post and Massachusetts sentiments, and comments on political risk if such a tax were pursued.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Philippines
Porto Rico
Brazil
James G. Blaine
William D. Kelley
Melson Dingley
William McKinley
Massachusetts
Boston Post
Republican Party
Jesse McDonald
Colorado
Gov. McDonald
Adams
McDonald
Gov. Peabody
Smelter Trust
Mine Owners’ Association
Russia
Peabody
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Alva Adams
Denver
Joint Assembly
John W. Gates
Washington Post mocks in national chatter across papers
A collage of excerpts from the Washington Post mocked by Baltimore, Philadelphia, Denver, and other papers. The items spoof editorials and cartoons on politics, Prohibition, tariffs, and public figures, noting playful jabs and caricatures about Bryan, Pennypacker, and Vardaman, among others.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Washington
Philadelphia Inquirer
Washington Post
Col
Bryan
Zanesville
Chin
Qeler
Denver Post
Gov. Pennypacker
Fenneylvania
Philadelphia
Senate
Royal Palaces and Ghosts at Stockholm Inherited Lore
A long distorted report recounts legends of Stockholm’s royal palace. It describes the fortress role of the castle, the grand western palace, and tales of haunting events. A 1692 vision by King Charles XI is linked to a 1702 execution of Gustavus III’s assassins, with moralizing notes on superstition and memory.
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Marguerite
Victoria
Hapland
Gia ‘Ap
Bister
Princea- Victoria
Pastricia
Connaught
Oras Parmission
Chriatiaiit
Kongelige
Moeaht
Ford
Akersdalen
Royal
Stockholm
Scania
Uve
Christiania
Sweden
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Oscar
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Count Brahe
Ili
Gustavus IIi
Count Ankerstrom
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Geneschal
Supreme Court of Justice
Dala
House of Vasa
Vasa
Seneschal
Royal Palsaca
Gustavus Tix
Psopis
Etogeneia
Pias
Clianeir
Norway
Remembering Benton and McMillin in 19th Century Politics
A long reminiscence traces how James B. Benton and James McMillin shaped Democratic era politics. It chronicles their rise from Kentucky and Tennessee, rivalries with Republicans, and roles in tariff reform, with mentions of Carlisle Morrison Cox and Holman, noting McMillin’s reform zeal and potential as Appropriations chairman.
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McMillin
Kentucky
Tennessee
Preston H. Lestie
Glasfow
Benton
Clay County
Congress
Turner
Gibraltar
Frank Hurd
Morrison
Carlisle
Joe Blackburn
Cerro Gordo
Williame
Wilson
Mills
Hurd
Cox
Tucker
Bland
W. C. P. Breckinridge
William L. Wilson
Cleveland
Ohio
Appropriations Committee
Holman
Bandai
Appropriations
Senate
Francis Marion Cockrefi
Knott
House
Mixed society notes and local gossips from Winston to Warrenton
A jumble of short items from Winston Salem and nearby towns recount a wedding of Martin Peoples to Anna Hine, odd family ties, and local anecdotes. It covers society chatter, editor notes, theatrical plans, minor accidents, and humorous paragraphs, with references to several small towns and newspapers.
Political talk and portraits at the Willard hotel
Ex Senator William Lindsay of Kentucky criticizes centralization efforts in Washington and warns of federal overreach. Other guests, including painter Otto Ritter van Krumbaar and Georgia marble advocate Harry Dewar, comment on politics, industry, and regional pride while Tennessee politics after Senator Bate’s death attracts attention. A Pittsburgh piece notes a baby boom at Carnegie Steel Works and playful national optimism.
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Otto Ritter van Krumbaar
Corcoran
Shoreham
Washington
New York
Berlin
Harry Dewar
Nelson
Willard
Ohio
Georgia
Dewar
United States
Italy
Tennessee
William B. Bate
Natural Blace for Blame Prom the Mignespons Jatue
The medical journals incline to favor Dr. Osler, shifting the burden of proof to the reporter, a viewpoint reflecting enduring press scrutiny in medical debates.
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Osler
Debating Washington Public Buildings and Beauty
The Boston Herald backs President Roosevelt against Speaker Cannon over Washington DC public building plans. It argues Cannon blocks McMillan improvements, while Roosevelt supports expert guidance to develop a beautiful, well planned capital for posterity.
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Boston Herald
Roosevelt
Caxmon
Washington
House of Representatives
McMillan
Hke Speaker
Cannon
Drest
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