Shall We Have Taxed Coffee The Washington Post weighs coffee tax plans amid deficit debates
A long periodic essay discusses whether Congress will tax coffee to raise revenue. It notes rival views on deficits, potential burden shifts, and the possibility of domestic coffee production in the Philippines and Puerto Rico, emphasizing political risk for Republicans and the public call for a “free breakfast table.”
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Washington Post as a satire staple in many papers
The Washington Post is cited across multiple papers including Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Inquirer and Denver Post. It comments on politicians like Bryan Pennypacker and Roosevelt era figures with humorous quips about politics and policy. The piece lampoons editorial pages and public debates with a collage of quotes and banter.
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Royal Palace Ghosts and Visions Across Nordic Reigns
A historic recount covers royal Stockholm lore and eerie events from King Charles XI’s vision in 1692 showing decapitations of Vasa line, to later executions in 1702. The piece notes Norwegians’ interest in the Scania duke’s marriage and residence plans at Christiania, contrasting fortress use of the Stockholm palace with modern royal dwellings.
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Betrayals and Rivalries Among 19th Century Tennessee Statesmen
A fragmented reminiscence describes how Andrew Johnson and other Tennessee leaders, including Bob Taylor and Benton, clashed with rivals in Congress around tariff reform and political strategy. It traces their paths from early career rivalries to leadership roles, noting Taylor’s rise from a Kentucky-rooted background and Benton’s influence in Democratic ranks, while McMillin’s tariff reform focus and failed Senate bid are highlighted amid broader party faction dynamics.
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Knott
House
Mixed Peoples and Matrimonial Mayhem In Winston Area
A fragmented column recounts Martin Peoples marrying Anna Hine while detailing a tangled family web. It notes prior disasters near a Winston reservoir blast, Peoples’ hospital stay, and a boastful, comic appraisal of his peculiar lineage. The piece surveys several brief notices from various towns with light, gossiping commentary.
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Politicians and artists weigh federal power in capital talk
In Washington's Willard and Raleigh hotels ex Senators, judges, and artists debate centralizing national government in Washington. They warn against an autocracy of wealth and predict Democratic Bryan influence, while praising Georgia marble and commenting on European socialism and annexation plans. A Pittsburgh baby surge prompts lighthearted relief.
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United States
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Prominent Medical Debates Spotlight Osler Burden of Proof
A fragmentary reflection on medical journals favoring Dr. Osler, shifting the burden of proof to the reporter in ongoing critiques of blame and bias within historical medical reporting.
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Debending Washington in the Boston Herald
The Boston Herald editorial commends President Roosevelt for supporting McMillan plan improvements to Washington. It condemns Speaker Cannon for obstructing the project and urges Congress to follow expert guidance to avoid an ugly, distorted capital and ensure a beautiful city for posterity.
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Hke Speaker
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