Binding twine factory plan in Nebraska prison
The Nebraska legislature funds a $200000 binding twine factory inside Lincoln State Prison to be run by convicts. The twine will be sold at cost to Nebraska farmers, aiming to break the wool and oil trust monopolies and spur broader economic reform debates across Congress and the nation.
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Oul
Congress
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Roosevelt
Ile
Mte
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Rencwal
Petro
Teddy Phare
Netri
Tatoy
Guyious
Warsaw
Warners
Missouri
Delaware
Col Lawson
Col Greene
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satirical piece comments on married life and bachelor quirks. It jokes about how women perceive conversations about them and how husbands act, noting photography, hats, and social deception. It includes humorous lines on money, innocence, and physical traits.
Title of Nobility Cannot Be Bought
Marquess de Fontenot explains European nobility titles cannot be transferred by sale or adoption. He notes Vatican and Spanish practices, French inheritance rules, and warns that French dukedoms cannot be alienated or inherited through women or adoption, calling such purchases “a gold brick.”
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M A Enoch
Rue Nationale Chalet
Maine Et Loire
France
Evening Post
New York
America
Europe
Republic
San Marino
Foundling Asylum
Italy
Vatican
Prince de Vitenval
Joseph Loubat
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Charles X
Louis Philippe
Third Empire
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Montecalm
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MacDonald
Marshals
Tarento
Greece
Servia
Roumania
Marquise DE Fontenot
Tariff debate hints at revenue reform in coffee duties
Providence Journal notes some Republican leaders in Congress weigh reimposing import duties on coffee and tea as a revenue fix. The piece argues a revenue tariff may be needed alongside protection, questioning whether higher coffee costs would be accepted without relief on other prices. It cites historical income from tea and coffee duties and ponders political feasibility.
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The
Providence Journal
Congress
United States
Japan and Britain Alliance Debate on Expansion and War Prospects
The piece discusses Japan's expansionary aims, potential conflicts in the Far East, and the strategic role of the British navy. It argues alliance with Britain is likely and necessary, notes Britain's cautious stance, and weighs future power dynamics involving Russia, Germany, and Bronce.
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Japan
Great Britain
Hull
Seth
Hainan
LE Sreit
Poly
Alabama
Russia
England
Germany
President Roosevelt silent on 1908 candidates
An article argues President Roosevelt should remain neutral about 1908 Republican aspirants and warns against bias influencing party unity. It discusses rumored preferences for Taft or Root, noting the danger of presidential machinations damaging the party and the need for restraint. It also reports on a separate London Daily Mail account of Russia's gold reserves and a visit by Kokovsoft to count treasure.
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Roosevelt
Boston
Advertiser
Root
Taft
Vic
Supreme Court
Fuler
Republican Party
Orgin
Russia
St Petersburg
Ikwekovsoft
Kokovsoft
Kakovsoft
Cain
Daily Mail
Hss
Kokovsoff
Kokarsoff
Kokovsoffs
Interview Setup For Q And A Editors
In the Galveston News Visitor office an editor explains the Q and A desk needs only one editor. The discussion asks why two editors were considered and notes that a woman should ask questions while a man provides the answers.
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Galveston News Visitor
State power limits oil import bans amid agency rules
The text notes that no state can bar oil import in original packages yet may use constitutional means to curb business by creating agencies. Legislature could impose a license tax or other measures to prevent operation. The discussion frames how states regulate commerce while preserving constitutional options for enforcement.
All Right After All From the Philadelphia eres
dialogue excerpt shows a couple debating devotion with dramatic reproach and a claim of undying love. One states a conditional willingness to die, the other questions the depth of commitment, reflecting melodramatic sentiment.
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Philadelphia
Need of Panama Admiral Walker and canal push
A fragmented reflection questions Panama Canal ties and Admiral Walker. The Detroit Tribune is cited, while the author muses on nationalist push versus pull and Latin American discretion. The piece contemplates historical thoughts resurfacing and the role of security in Latin America.
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Panama
Providence Journal
Admiral Walker
Panama Canal
Detroit Tribune
Points and Parables on Love and Trade in Chicago News
A rough mosaic of aphorisms on friendship money and courtship. The quips touch taxes, honesty, marriage, and self interest with a streetwise, sometimes cynical tone. The piece spots social norms and the idea that power and wealth shape behavior.
Postmasters and Merit in the Roosevelt Era
The Indianapolis News argues the administration should remove postmasters only for cause to end the spoils system. It asserts all postmasters, including presidential appointees, should be free of politics, improving service, Congress, and political life. It praises Roosevelt and urges continued merit-based reform.
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Indianapolis News
Lkely
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Congress
The Soldier of the Czar From the New York Evening Post
A fragment discussing the Russian soldier and his faith in God and the Czar shaping endurance, questioning future shifts if awareness of freedom spreads. It references an official remark about a Japanese attack and a bird metaphor used by European officials.
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New Rark Evening Post
God and
Russia
Must Be Americans First from the Chicago Inter Ocean
An editorial argues there can be no peace with Mormonism until Latter-day Saints surrender the idea of higher social law than U S law. It insists Muslims must prioritize American citizenship over sectarian allegiance, urging Mormons to become Americans first.
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Potter
WC . Benet
Judge Benet
Scotland
Bishop Potter
South
Porter
New York
Republic
Philippines
United States
Phippias
Oriental
Post
Army
Oriental Islands
Boston
Mars
Panama
Chicago
Rune
Chicago Inter Ocean
Fragmented quotes from multiple papers mix political and social quips
A garbled collage of remarks from Philadelphia Press Detroit Tribune and others covers jokes about justice and politics. It includes a town council scene, a magistrate, a cold, libel, a marriage proposal under a tunnel, and veto talk referencing New York politics and a maid’s fate.
Noted Authority on Compressed Air Talks World Use
Mr W L Saunders of New York at the New Willard extols compressed air as essential to modern city subway and tunnel work. He credits Sir Henry Bessemer and steelmaking advances, noting vast fortunes built on pneumatic methods. The piece also mentions Armstrong, Kester, and Baroness von Roques in a broader social and legal context, with references to Washington engagements and theater personalities.
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New York
New Willard
America
Hero of
Alexandria
Christ
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New York City
Sir Henry Bessemer
Andrew Carnegie
David W Armstrong
Citi Gen
Kentucky
Washington
von Roques
Maybrick
Armstrong
Virginia
West Virgina
Orly
James Swan
Massachusetts
Mro Armstrong
Newepi
Aes Wisbrik
von Rogues
Nevo
Vasginia
Clive
Kul Kester
Minnie Madden
Modjeska
Rhea Janauscheh
Alsander Salsini
Ike
Kester
Chigoth
Mooter
Nellie Custis
George Washington
Wil Lawrences Tewis
Maune Vernon
Vernon
Euclid Avenue
Wester
Raleigh
Thie Toman
Algernan Dangerfield
Ereeting
War Gerfield
Jockey Club
Tau
J Alexander Brant
Grown
G W Murphy
Wacover T
Arlington Vie
Murphy
United States
Raymond
Dey Rtm
Fustice
Publisher touts longevity book amid hair dye sales
A Columbus publisher promoting How to Live One Hundred Years explains his claim boosted business while describing his hair dye and wrinkle remover venture. A witty exchange about age and politics follows, noting Judge Parker declining seats with Bryan and Bryan’s refusal to attend events with Grover Cleveland amid Democratic party tensions.
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Columbus
Oslers
Pittsburg
Parker
Mr Bryan
Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Dusty Proposition Dialogue from Frchlye Notes
A fragment from newspaper notes shows a playful exchange about being made of dust. Johnnie Pa wonders aloud about dustiness while a parent and sister joke about gold dust, reflecting humorous family banter in a clipped column style.
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Galveston News
Johnnie
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