Remittances and a Look at a Second Cleveland
Readers are advised to remit by drafts checks post office orders or registered letters payable to The Washington Host Co Washington D C and others in New York Chicago and Philadelphia. An editorial discusses the idea of a second Cleveland and how the Democratic party might view a presidential candidate resembling him noting Bryan era politics and the gold standard debate.
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Cleveland
New York
United States
Democratic Party
Uaring
Bryan Hall
Nolley
Bryan
Tol
Foraker
Ealtor Taft
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Bok
Taft
Milk inspection reform urged by Washington district officials
District Commissioners and Health Officer Woodward press for stronger milk laws after Marine Hospital Service findings show ten percent of typhoid fever cases linked to infected milk. The piece notes inadequate inspections, calls for Congress action, and urges public support to ensure a pure milk supply before a typhoid crisis arises. It also discusses political maneuvering around the 1908 presidential race and party dynamics.
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Woodward
Mariny Hospital Service
Washington
Board of Health
Bables
Congress
Gallinger
District Committee
District of Columbia
Vision of a mighty wood and a world’s center field
A fragmentary antiquated column recounts a vision of a vast wood leading to a center field where all humans gather. It describes three avenues youth, manhood, and age love ambition avarice and notes observers who glance toward nymphs while the ambitious press fails to win them. It pivots to reflections on U.S. presidential nominations and direct election of senators, warning of wealth influencing politics. It then shifts to graft in Pennsylvania capitol building and a morbid tale of a steward on the Gretic, Anson Luckman, ending with lighter jests on current events and jokes about public figures.
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Steele
United States
Polk
Taylor
Pierce
Hayes
Garfield
Buchanan
Taft
Jose
Democratic Party
Joeph M. Huston
Herrishurg
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
John H Sanderson
Huston
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Acre
Biges
Sanderson
New York
Tweed
Mr. Tweed
Samuel J. Tilden
Charles O'Conor
Old Commonwealth
Eyeglasses for Pupils Considered by City Schools Board
New York public schools face a plan to provide eyeglasses to students with vision defects. The elementary committee reports 36,000 pupils affected and proposes funding up to 30,000 for darkroom eye examinations, 46,000 for glasses, with annual renewal about 5,000 thereafter.
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New York St
Board of Education
Board of Health
Board of Estimate
Ninety-Five Year Old Woman Dies in Mumps Case
Mrs. Cynthia P Houghtaling of this city died today at age ninety five from mumps becoming the oldest woman in the city. Initially thought unlikely she could suffer such a disease, the physician confirmed it as mumps though she had escaped it in childhood. She was ill from the start and died within days.
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Adyoke (Mees ) Diepaten
New York Times
Cynthia P Houghtaling
Houghtaling
Paraphrased Ruminations on Reform and Wealth
A fragmented Chicago News Reform passage critiques promises versus performance in reform, noting the gap between ideals and outcomes. It cites egotism, wealth, and tax burdens as recurring human and social tensions amid public discourse.
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Chicago News
Civen
Autographs at Auction From Terom’s Literary Treasure
The New York Herald dealer Terom offers a vast autograph collection notable for a complete set of Declara tion of Independence signers and Washingtons attack plan on New York. Highlights include Jefferson on slavery to Coles, Cardigan’s Charge, Burns letters, a Goethe manuscript, Boswell’s Life receipt, and Maria Corelli autobiographical letters.
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Terom
New York Herald
John D Crimming
Washington
New York
Thomas Jefferson
Madison
Edward Coles
Earl of Cardigan
Balaklava
Stephen Massett
London
Magsett
Robert Burns
America
Samuel Johnson
Boswell
Goethe
Faust
Maria Corelli
Masset
Hap
England
Charles Mackay
Marie Corelli
The Passing of March from Baltimore American
A compact verse noting changing weather patterns from snow and sleet to sun and warmth. The poem mentions bouts of winter and spring with a blend of days alternating between cold and mild, illustrating the volatile transition of March through four seasons.
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Baltimore
The Wife's Right of Search and Gambling Tales
The text critiques a Georgian judge's view that a wife may search her husband’s pockets upon marriage and parodies such chivalry with analogies. It shifts to a critique of women gambling in Palm Beach, describing club rules, eligibility, and by laws as featured in the Guiting Magazine for Moreh.
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Augusta Wa
Aida
West
Sambo
Marster
Maratér
Gretchen
Gontessor
Hubert
Hone
Hans
Ping
Moreh
Palm Beach
America
Riviera
Monte Carlo
Florida
New York
Tenderloin
Porore
Prince Buelow decorates with elephant badge in high order
The Danish Order of the Elephant grants Prince Buelow, chancellor of the German Empire, a new decoration. The piece notes strict prohibitions on pawning insignia and outlines penalties and duties, including wearing the badge in public. It recounts related orders, stories of pawned emblems, and the order’s history since 1462. It also touches on Lady Harberton and a Persian jewel valuation, ending with a note on a Crown Diamond.
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Prince Buelow
German Empire
Europe
Austria
Boern
Don Carlos
Milan
Mont de Piete
Philip the Good
Order
Charles V
Henry Fowler
India
London
Order of the Elephant
Prince Baelow
Copenhagen
Order of the Annunciation
Order of the Garter
Frederick
the Garter
George
The
Garter
Christian I
Paris
Louis Xviitl
Louis
Louis XVI
Lady Harberton
England
Haerberton
Nulte
Harberton
Persia
Imperia
Charles I
Charles
Herbert
Frince
Wales
Charles H
Teheran
Tavernier
Bhah
Marquise DE
The Heart Editorial in The New York Herald
A medical editorial by Dr Beverley Robinson notes rising heart disease in Americans, linking it to overwork and lifestyle. It warns against overstrain and poor care, stressing structural heart changes and risks from mental shock and sudden exertion, and urges prudent habits to prevent fatal outcomes.
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New York Herald
Beverley Robinson
American Journal of Medical Science
Herald
Bright
Robinson
Mystery ten dollar bill found in Indianapolis mailbox
An Indianapolis mail carrier found a crisp $10 bill in a mailbox with no identifying writing. Postmaster Bennett advised Washington, and the assistant postmaster general said no rule covers the case. The finder may keep the money unless a claimant proves ownership. Officials ponder why someone would deposit such a bank note.
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Indianapolis
Bennett
Washington
Elas
Reflections of a Bachelor in a Shifting City Scene
A satirical column from the New York Press comments on courtship, social manners, and moral pretensions. It mocks men and women through snappy vignettes about relationships, education, and desire, with witty observations on modern life and etiquette.
General Grant in city to discuss Jamestown Exposition troops
Gen Frederick D Grant commanding the Department of the East spent hours in New York consulting the War Department on troop accommodations at Jamestown Exposition. He outlined plans for 5000 troops to be stationed at Jamestown all summer with drills and reviews, while he would command part-time and remain stationed in New York.
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The
New York Times
Mister Roosevelt
Frederick D. Grant
Department of the East
New York
City
War Department
Arlington
Military Academy
Theodore “Roosevelt
New York City
Jameestown
Manking
Horace Porter
France
Joseph H. Choate
Judge Rose
Arkansas
Hague
Porter
United States
National Arbitration and Peace Congress
Europe
International Supreme Court
Parliament of Man
Montana
Frank R Miles
Butte
Bigilance
Washington
Miles
Vigilance Committee
Wilbur F. Sanders
Banders
Clermont
Hudson River
Robert Fulton
Bordeaux
Hugh Gordon Miller
New Willard
Mey
Fulton
French Maritime League
Gervais
Exposition Grounds
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