Carnegie’s plan on railroad rate control sparks debate
In a letter published by The Post, Andrew Carnegie urges government control of railroad rates. He argues rates should be regulated to protect public welfare and suggests limiting appeals on cases unless rail revenues are seriously impaired. Carnegie anticipates Senate debate and notes protections for small shippers amid current bills.
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Factional Strife in Tennessee GOP Shapes State Politics
Fragmentary historical analysis notes factional disputes within the two GOP factions in Tennessee and their impact on national politics. It cites Evans and Brownlow leaders, Cortelyou's stance to stay hands off, and mentions Goebel regularity controversy and Bryan’s 1899 precedent.
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Pereguse
Labor in Politics and Representation in Tennessee
A survey of political thought argues that the Republican strength in Tennessee lies in a single congressional district. It discusses labor influence, the need for workers to be represented by those aligned with labor aims, and praises recent English labor gains as a blueprint for American policy. It advocates free discussion and harmony between capital and labor through informed, working-class representation.
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Tennessee
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Brownlaw
Dbundkintev
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England
John Barna
Cabinet Positon
United States
Europe
From Snuff to Cigarettes in Woman Smoking Ranks
An unsigned 19th century review discusses rising cigarette use among women, contrasting with pipes and cigars, and notes social acceptance via smoking rooms and medical observations. It laments masculine approval, predicts shifts to pipes, and reflects on snuff’s decline and tobacco culture among women. It also appraises public policy debates on railroad rates, the Senate, and presidential power.
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Liverpool
Mrs. Wharton
Miss Glasgaw
Rumorful Post Parody Scraps Mix In March Hints
A satirical collage from The Washington Post quotes various city papers on reformers and public figures, noting jokes about mayors, divorces, and political gaffes. It blends references to La Follette, Tillman, and other names with light commentary on press coverage and public sentiment.
They Never Meet in Philadelphia Press Report
A fragment reflects a social puzzle about a man named Gay and his daughter. The dialogue notes repeated visits over a year and improvised timings, suggesting unfulfilled meetings and uncertain intentions between the speaker and the daughter. The exchange hints at private expectations and late night appearances.
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American Career of U Clemenceau in Letters and Wariness
Senator Clemenceau rose as French interior minister after years in America where he married Miss Mary Plummer of Greenwich Connecticut. He taught French in a New York girls’ school, wrote for Paris papers as New York letters, and kept a humane medical practice before politics. He endured family tragedy, divorce, and a life of duels, kindness to the poor, and a strong anti Bonaparte stance shaping his public role.
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Greenwich
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Greenwich, Conn
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Temps
Paria
Horace Greeley
New York Tribune
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Pension Queries Across Civil War and Mexican War Claims
A series of reader questions about pension eligibility and rates are addressed. Topics include disability connection to service, evidence requirements, rates under general laws, age-based pensions, and specific cases such as loss of fingers, desertion, and absence. Officials explain acts from 1860s to late 19th century and outline steps for filing claims and eligibility rules.
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Massachusetts Ave
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Toaus
Massachusetts
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Phildelphia
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United States Pension Agent
Bad colds sweep Red Oak area in Ripley Ohio papers
Ripley Ohio area column notes widespread colds in the country and local residents improving after illness. Mentions Mrs Turner Hook Frade Hook Milly Pence Blanche Henry and social events at the Dunn home with contests and Cupid ball humor. Also includes reader pension queries and local notices with names and places like Antwerp Bee Granville Davenport and Massachusetts Ave.
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Robert Richey
Audera Whisner
Cupid
Buckeye Rer
Nick Longworth
Pointed Paragraphs From The Chicago News
A garbled column discusses judgment and personal conduct, noting that talking less aids success and condemning rash reproof of neighbors. It warns against vanity and excuses, contending self-improvement and patience matter more than protests or moral posturing.
Controversy Over Policies and World Affairs Rumors
A jumble of comments on Depew appetite and government efficiency quotes. Mention of the Government Printing Office hitting new records, a paper trust seeking capital, and potential competition by a rival pulp supplier. Discussions on sea level versus lock level, insurance powers, and a coastal defense problem. References to Algeciras Moroccan talks, China tensions, and a Duke of Manchester nervous gag. A Maine lumber firm shipping materials and Philippine insurrections during campaign season are noted.
The Senate Critique and Public Trust
From the Philadelphia Press the piece defends the Senate against sweeping attacks as unwarranted. It praises the body for integrity amid graft disclosures and argues broad censure harms institutions, urging fair criticism of individuals while defending the Senate’s high capacity and public spirit. The piece emphasizes loyalty to right and warns against conflating the Senate with corruption.
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New Alaska Governor Hoggatt Seen At Willard Hotel
The newly named Alaska governor W. B. Hoggatt, born in India and Annapolis graduate, was seen at the New Willard. He spoke of Alaska’s wealth and undeveloped lands, predicting it may become the world’s top producer of precious metals. He will confer with the President and Secretary of the Interior in Washington for a week.
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Man at the Plow. A portrait of honest labor and wealth
A Philadelphia Press sourced piece extols a farmer who, unseen by headlines, embodies integrity in everyday money making. It traces his joyful, steady life in overalls as he feeds the world, contrasts with city vices, and ends with a brief, sharp quip about wealth and money.
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A Very Different Thing From Philadelphia Areas
Dialogue excerpts show Mrs Housekeep asking about work and a polite misinterpretation. A playwright protests to a leading actor behind the scenes, with witty exchange about the murdered piece and the actor’s pardon. The scene centers on work, miscommunication, and theatrical banter.
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