Remittances and a Second Cleveland in 1907
Remittances should be sent by drafts checks post office orders registered letters or express senders payable to The Washington Host Co Washington DC. The article comments on the idea of a second Cleveland as a Democratic presidential candidate amid debates on railroads tariff and gold standard and notes the improbability of another figure resembling Cleveland emerging within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New York
United States
Democratic Party
Uaring
Bryan Hall
Nolley
Bryan
Tol
District milk supply under scrutiny amid typhoid fears
District officials and Health Officer Woodward push for stronger milk inspection after Marine Hospital Service found 10 percent of typhoid cases linked to infected milk. Many farms supplying Washington go unchecked or receive only casual veterinary visits due to budget limits. Congress’ involvement and local sentiment could drive new laws to ensure purity before the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Mariny Hospital Service
Washington
Board of Health
Bables
Congress
Gallinger
District Committee
District of Columbia
Vision of a Jade Presidency and Senatorial Reform
A kaleidoscopic column previews political fate citing a vision of youth paths, presidential struggles, and the fate of U S Senators by direct vote. It discusses Taft, Buchanan, and Taft prospects, then pivots to graft in Pennsylvania capitol building and the case of Anson Luckman aboard the Cretic, warning on tips and mental strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Luckman
Mnet
Cretic
Walter
Barber
Bell Pay
Pullshan
United States
Luckwn
Luckman
Luck
Gibraltar
Gloraltar
Harry
Meany
Eyeglasses for Pupils Considered by City Board
New York City board of education discussed funding eyeglasses for public school pupils. Elementary committee reported 36,000 children with vision defects. proposal would cost about 30,000 to fit dark rooms for eye exams and 46,000 for eye tests. After initial year annual costs expected around 5,000. Regulation urged board of estimate to provide funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York St
Board of Education
Board of Health
Board of Estimate
Ninety five year old woman dies of mumps in city
Mrs. Cynthia P Houghtaling, age ninety five, died today in New York City of mumps. She was the oldest woman in the city. Her physician said the illness, though surprising at her age, was a genuine mumps case and she had been ill from the start, dying in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adyoke (Mees ) Diepaten
New York Times
Cynthia P Houghtaling
Houghtaling
Montana
Arlington
Frank R Miles
Butte
Bigilance
Washington
Miles
Vigilance Committee
Wilbur F. Sanders
United States
Banders
Clermont
Hudson River
Robert Fulton
Bordeaux
France
Hugh Gordon Miller
New York
New Willard
Mey
Fulton
French Maritime League
Gervais
Exposition Grounds
Pointed Paragraphs From Chicago Reform Tale
A fragment reflects on reform rhetoric versus action, noting a gulf between promise and performance. It cites egotists as the center of admiration and jokes about those who profit from wealth yet fail to see beauty, while hinting at taxes and wages as a broad social critique.
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Canal Zone
Rimmaing
Honduras
Chicago News
Civen
Railind
Teddy
Mister Roosévelt
Autographs at Auction From Terom Collection
A New York Herald article details John D Crimming selling a vast literary treasure trove. Highlights include a complete set of signers of the Declaration of Independence, Washington’s plan of attack on New York, a Jefferson letter on slavery, Cardigan’s charge account, Burns letters, Johnson manuscript, Goethe Faust pages, and Maria Corelli autobiographical letters. The 1892 extract shows Corelli denying marriage, claiming independence, and criticizing press scrutiny.
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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
Passing of March in Baltimore Weather Verse
A Baltimore American verse on March’s shifting moods describes a blend of cold and warmth. It notes snow and sleet, sun and shine, springtime hints, rainy days, and rare thunderstorms, capturing the city’s meteorological roller coaster across the month.
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Baltimore
The Wife's Right of Search in a Western State
A satirical column argues a married woman’s right to search her husband’s pockets, citing a Georgian judge and various analogies. It surveys amusing cases of marital property, then shifts to a sketch of a Palm Beach gambling club with elite entry rules and a strict dress code.
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Augusta Wa
Aida
West
Sambo
Marster
Maratér
Gretchen
Gontessor
Hubert
Hone
Hans
Ping
Prince Bülow Decorated and The Elephant Order History
The article explains Prince Buelow receiving the Danish Order of the Elephant and details strict rules about insignia, pawnbrokers, and fines. It cites famous cases of knightly jewels ending in pawnshops and recalls the emblematic jeweled elephant as the order’s symbol. It also contrasts other orders and notes anecdotes from Danish Paris diplomacy and dress reform debates. The piece ends with notes on Persia's jewel inventory and a famous engraved crown diamond.
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Denmark
Prince Buelow
German Empire
Europe
Austria
Boern
Don Carlos
Milan
Mont de Piete
Philip the Good
Order
Charles V
Order of the Annunciation
Order of the Garter
Frederick
the Garter
George
The
Garter
Order of the Elephant
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 Human Heart Editorial on Causes of Cardiac Weakness
Editorial highlights rising heart disease and causes linked to overwork stress and modern life. Dr Beverley Robinson notes structural heart changes behind terms like weak heart, warning that acute strain and mental overload can damage the heart, with dire life-long consequences. Also contrasts with Roosevelt era upbringing themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Beverley Robinson
American Journal of Medical Science
Herald
Bright
Robinson
Mystery Ten Dollar Bill Found In Mail Box
An Indianapolis letter carrier found a crisp ten dollar bill in a mailbox on his route. Postmaster Bennett forwarded word to Washington, where no rule covers such a case. The finder may keep the money if no claimant appears and identifies the bill.
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Indianapolis
Bennett
Washington
Elas
Reflections of a Bachelor in the New York Press
Reflections touch on gender expectations and social behavior with satirical notes about men and women. The piece references audience readiness to interpret invitations properly and critiques pretensions about satisfaction with simple comforts.
War department plans for Jamestown Exposition troops
General Frederick D Grant, in New York, visits to discuss troop accommodations for the Jamestown Exposition. He will command encampments and drills there, with infantry, cavalry, artillery, marines, and sailors participating, while remaining based in New York.
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Frederick D. Grant
Department of the East
New York
City
War Department
Arlington
Military Academy
Theodore “Roosevelt
New York City
Jameestown
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Washington Post
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Wellacres
Elovance
Br Mall
Postase Hrepat
Washington Host Co
Washington, D. C
Go Tothe
Paul Block
Chicago
Omes
Unity
Mann
Foraker
Ealtor Taft
Republican Party
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Bok
Taft
Steele
Polk
Taylor
Pierce
Hayes
Garfield
Buchanan
Jose
Illinois Senate
Jones
Timois
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House of Representatives
Senate
House
Joeph M. Huston
Herrishurg
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
John H Sanderson
Huston
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Acre
Biges
Sanderson
Tweed
Mr. Tweed
Samuel J. Tilden
Charles O'Conor
Old Commonwealth
Berry
Amplified
Battle Creek
Mich
Weather Bureau
Colorado
Kansas City
Pigg
Page
Packing House
Bellamy Storer
Burton
Leavenworth
Kansas
Indiana
Indiana State Line
Harriman
Cullora
Harry Thaw
Toledo
Oyster Bay
Ohio
Kentucky
Uncle Sam
Bug Commission
Mr. Knox
Mr Burton
James J Hill
Cor‘telyou
Wall Street
Beveridge
Ned
Roger Sullivan
Columbus
Dhy
Ationiists
Harrieburg
Senator Foraker
Brownsville
Treasury and Wall Street
Cortelyou
Holland
New York Cor
Fross
Union League Club
Great Britain
Bryce
Gen. Grant
Bankers of New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Clearing House Association
Roy
Moreh
Palm Beach
Riviera
Monte Carlo
Florida
Tenderloin
Porore
Henry Fowler
India
Prince Baelow
Copenhagen
Mister Roosevelt
Ha Roosevelt
Tommy
Baby
Manking
Horace Porter
Joseph H. Choate
Judge Rose
Arkansas
Hague
Porter
National Arbitration and Peace Congress
International Supreme Court
Parliament of Man
UN Dulley Buck
Raleigh
Germany
Janie
Lewepa
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