The Death of Senator Delliver Shocks Washington
Matt reports the death of Senator Jonathan Dolliver of Iowa, ending a prominent public service career. In Washington he was a leading insurgent voice, renowned debater, and potential presidential material, leaving colleagues and friends to mourn a vigorous, widely admired statesman.
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Senator Delliver
Jonathan & Delliver
Iowa
Washington
Dulver
Republican
White House
United States Senate
Senate
United States
Towa
Jonathan
Reclaiming Swamp Lands and Federal Aid Debates
The piece argues for drainage of Mississippi delta swamps with federal aid, questioning what counts as legitimate federal involvement. It recalls Uncle Pete Hepburn’s opposition to partial funding for levees, noting that navigation improvements justified Congress’s earlier stance. It contrasts private swamp land conservation with a broader new nationalism seeking expediency.
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Mississippi Delta
Washington
United States
Capitol
Congress
Pete Hepburn
Mississippi River
Memphis
Mississippi
Unio
Plan for Raising the Maine Aims to Solve Havana Harbor Mystery
The article reports President approval of a plan to raise the Maine, determine the explosion’s cause, recover the dead, tow the wreck to sea, and give a ceremonial burial by February 15. Army engineers lead the effort, with Spain sending observers, to settle whether the ship sank by accident or design.
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Maine
Havana Harbor
Army
Spain
Ner
Bix
Pacific Fleet Backing and British Politics in Flux
The piece discusses restoring the Maine and Pacific fleet presence, a Pacific coast conference led by Gov. Gillett, and a broader strategy of naval power. It also surveys British Tory disarray, calls for fresh policy, and notes U.S. District budget plans, school funding, and urban improvements amid an active campaign season.
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Pacific Coast
Gov. Gillett
California
Pacific
Atlantic
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Proctor Knott
Mr. Wilson Gov‘rnor
United States
Japan
American
Counter Case Plea At Asheville Police Court
In Asheville North Carolina a defendant charged with assault on a soda fountain clerk rose in court and admitted guilt saying he had a counter case. The clerk countered that the counter had nothing to do with the incident as he walked around the counter before being struck.
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Asheville
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Wellman Flight Seen as Bold Step in Aviation History
The article praises Walter Wellman and his crew for attempting a perilous transatlantic airflight in the airship America. It argues aviation has progressed greatly, with airplanes gaining speed and wind resistance advantages, and suggests Wellman’s effort could mark a major milestone akin to pioneering polar exploration. It notes Americans hope the airship will succeed and honor the flag, while valuing the daring and ingenuity involved.
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Walter Wellman
Polar
Wellman
Eve Ha
Ocean
Iam
Atlantic
America
North Pole
Bilboa the dog outsmarts hunters in Maryland tale
Col Tubman of Mississippi recounts Bilboa a three year old English pointer whose intelligence saved Col Tubman from drowning after he fell into a muskrat run in Maryland. The dog traveled to find hunter Bill Brooks, qalms with muddy paws, and guided Brooks to the rescue.
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Mas
New York Times
Clareges Tubman
Mississippi
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Round Table
Col Tubman
Ars «Facta
Bilboa
Ag Bilboa
Yazoo
Dng
Maryland
Blackwater
Bill Brooks
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Elbor
Bilbga
Brook
Roosevelt or Taft in 1912 New York struggle
The Observer reports a split within the Republican contenders in 1912 with Roosevelt pressing New York as the storm center. Taft aims for a national win despite Roosevelts despite, while Roosevelt risks discrediting Taft in Ohio by not engaging there.
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New York
Taft
Ohio
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Oine
Harmon
Tasue
Observer
Washington
James A Bryan
Newbern
N. C
Col. Roosevelt
Col Bryan
Raleigh
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Gov
Bryan
Far From Upright Fight Between Reilly and Goran
A long standing feud erupts as Reilly and Goran clash in a bare knuckle stand up bout. Cprah dominates early, repeatedly knocking Reilly to the ground while Reilly complains that the supposed fair fight is skewed by constant blows. Onlookers note the tense, uncertain outcome of the contest.
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Ideale
Reilly
Goran
Cprah
Fair Exchange Boom Answers The Military Maneuvers
In a mock combat scenario the attackers and defenders exchanged blows until a white flag signaled a truce. Amidst the clash the opposing captain and sergeant major joked about exchanging two privates for a can of condensed milk during tea time.
Rothschilds as patrons of art and finance in Paris and London
An article traces Baron James Rothschilds influence in Parisian society and finance, noting his family’s art collecting and railroad ventures, plus a rule against court action after fraud. It also previews London landmarks set to vanish for Imperial Hotel extensions, including Burr Hamburgs and Sir Thomas Lawrence’s residence, and mentions a local tale of governance and a nearby water conduit relic.
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London
Imperial Hotel
Russell Aquaré
Lord Baltimore
Thackeray
Sedleys
Becky Sharp
Vanity Fair
Sedley
Bogsey Wallahh
Thomas Lawrence
Ufé
Platoff
Waterloo
Chalfont House
Queen Square
Old London
Grey Friara
Ciriat’s Hospital
Newgate
St. Sepulchre’s Church
Hotebourne Bridge
Linrohe
Leather) Lake
Marquise Dentenoy
Brentw Company
Sky Pilot of the Laxes Guides Ships and Lights
The Rev w He Law, famed as the sky pilot of the event lakes, serves a 1400 mile by 30 mile parish aboard a 22 foot gasoline boat. He visits 200 households, 15 vessels, and 6 leading stations, carries books and a phonograph, and travels to distant lighthouses where weather and sea hazards are common.
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Chicago Joter Ocean
Widh
W He Law
Buffalo
Duluth
Ughthouse
Marquette
Lake Superior
Keweenaw Point
Law
Florence Nightingale’s Early Work Caring for Pets
From Our Dumb Animals recounts Florence Nightingale known as the Angel of Mercy. Her first nursing began with dolls and pets, notably Cap the dog. As a timid girl she rushed to heal the shepherd’s injured dog with help from clergy, earning fame as the nurse of wounded animals.
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Ufe
Cap
Secon
Society Women Yacht in Marine Sports Spotlight
From Strand Magazine the piece notes American society women enjoy marine sports, naming seven New York Yacht Club members and over 100 women capable with boats. It highlights Mrs C Oliver Iselin and others as premier skippers, citing Mrs Iselin as a likely top yachtswoman and noting prominent figures like Mrs George Gould and Mrs W K Vanderbilt Jr in regattas and races.
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American Society
New York Yacht Club
C. Oliver Iselin
Breese
Atala W. Thayer
H. D. Gibson
Lucy Carnegie
George Lewis
Sarah Drexel Fells
Iselin
Princess Henry of Battenberg
George Gould
Here
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Newport
Pati Beach
Pembroke Jones
Sadie Jones
Carolina
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
John R. Drexel
Robert Goelet
Morisini
Carnegie and the Cop in a Washington misread tale
A popular magazine recounts an encounter at the State War and Navy Building. A watchman who resembles Andrew Carnegie is teased by White House police sergeant Curty about Carnegie’s money. The moment ends when Curtis realizes he has spoken to the real Carnegie about hoarded cash.
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All-Stars
Athletics
Washington Aggregation
Walter Johnson
McAleer
Championg
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Capital
Amatter-Weagon
Cobb
Walsh
White
Speaker
Llubs
Popular
War
Navy
Andrew Carnegie
Curty
White House
Carnegie
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Curtie
Carnesié
The Fall of Tyre, From the Cleveland Lead
The Sunday school banter asks what happened to great cities. Babylon fell as a warning, Nineveh was destroyed, and Tyre met a comic fate as it was punctured, a playful punchline reflecting urban myths.
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Cleveland
Babylon
Nineveh
Tyre
Cabin Boy to Be Doctor from Far East Freighter
German steamer Vandalia cargoed from the Far East docks at Bush Dock Brookline. Paul Weinberg a philosophy student and cabin boy plans to become a physician after one more year at Perkin University. He worked as steward on board, gaining hospital visits, clinics, and medical data to aid his studies. He will return to Germany in three months to resume studies at Bern University.
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New York
Herr Weinberg
Jane
America
Orient
Herr Weinber
Weinberg
Germany
Bern University
Up and Down Believer and Lighter Pages
The fragment presents an upbeat creed of joy in daily life, quoting “An Up and Down Believer” with humorous asides about faith, family prayers, and biblical figures. It shifts to a Chicago News exchange of quips and observations on money, manners, and social foibles, concluding with a New York Press note on love and the recording angel.
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Hay
Jonah
New York Press
Angel
Jnew
Chats of Visitors to the Capital
West Virginia political figures predict a strong Republican showing in the legislature and a Republican Senate, with five of five House seats likely to go to Republicans. Swisher, Shaiffer, Bryan, and Martin frame the current scene as unified Taft Roosevelt Republicans while Democrats hope for gains.
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West Virginia
House of Representatives
Caus
West Virgina
Swisher
New Wittard
Taft
Washington
Scott
Senate
Republican Party
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