The New Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe doctrine began as a warning to European powers allied to restore Spanish sovereignty over revolted American colonies. Roosevelt’s expansion extends doctrine to protect sixteen republics south of the United States while warning Europeans. It argues debt collection could empower the US to seize revenues, oversee foreclosure, and govern as receiver in treaties, urging restraint on using war powers for private debts.
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Reform in Philadelphia as election looms next week
Reformers urge Philadelphia voters to reject the corrupt alliance of politicians and contractors exposed by experts under Mayor Weaver. Though only a few offices are on the upcoming ballot, public outrage grows and a broader purge seems near with February city elections. The press must keep the issue alive amid calls for a reorganization of the Republican machine.
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Roosevelt Wins Southern Support Amid Nation Divisions
A columnist argues revolution must reform municipal government and predicts February reckoning if Philadelphia remains corrupt. It lauds President Roosevelt for honesty and leadership, praising his South tour, praise of Confederate figures, stance on railroad rates, Panama Canal, and race policy, and notes broad Southern approval boosting his national appeal.
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Making a mockery of the American duel in Germany
A writer derides the duel as a needless relic while lampooning reports of an "American duel" told through a German dispatch. The piece contrasts sensational battlefield tales with modern policing and damages awards, noting the oddity of foreign reporters wiring sensational theories about U S customs.
Mugwumpery and New York campaign rhetoric in 1900 Ohio era
A wide editorial critique recounts Gen. John Beatty's renewed mutinous stance and his support for Pattison while lampooning Senator Dick and George Cox. It also surveys New York's political maneuvering, demagogues, and rival leaders Hearst Jerome and Murphy, weighing reform hopes against campaign hype and urban power struggles.
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Charles Dick
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Schenck
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Galloway
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Henry A. Johnson
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William H. Taft
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Akron
Russian Grand Duke Sergius Survives Apparent Plot and Court Intrigues
Dispatches detail a staged attack on Grand Duke Sergius at Strelna, blamed on servants over conflict in affections with ballerina Kraesinska. The piece also surveys Lady Currie known as Violet Fane, and the social circle around Sir Philip Currie, noting their London and Constantinople postings and looming mortality.
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Jerome's Campaign Free From Blunder Or Slip
Special to The Washington Poet reports New York on Oct. 30 that Jerome has avoided missteps as district attorney candidate. He declined rapid indictments of life insurers and spoke from Epiphany Church in a lay pulpit, signaling moral urgency. The piece contrasts him with Osborne and notes Jerome's cautious, prosecutorial style and plans to fund a Hughes retainer for possible insurance prosecutions.
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Taft and the Presidency in Ohio Politics
Secretary Taft, a Cincinnati native, disputes Coxism and defends Gov. Herrick while urging Ohio voters to back state Republicans and reform. He praises candor and Rooseveltian courage as a path to the 1908 nomination, contrasting with party machines and local bosses.
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Promises and Warships in a Crooked Political Ledger
Disjointed notes on promises by candidates, a Spanish warship error, cautionary warnings from Hall Caine about wealth, a claim about hot air curing rheumatism, and Ireland-like banter. References to Bryan Roosevelt Taft, West Virginia, and railroad politics mix with dialect verse about Mamie and a dance, reflecting a turbulent pre election mood.
McClellan favored in New York political salons
In hotel lobbies prominent critics and supporters discuss the upcoming mayoral election. Figures from Ohio to Maryland praise McClellan, while opponents like Jerome and Osborne attract debate. Observers warn of party betrayals and the impact of the Poe amendment on voting power.
Bessie and Willie Quarrel Over Fruit and Treasures
A Detroit Free Press snippet recalls a child’s quip about fruit and a parent’s reprimand, then shifts to a playful jab at wealth and secrets. It mentions five year old Bessie and Willie and a stray remark about bones and a skeleton in a closet. It closes with a note on Secretary Taft doubting Bryan’s death and touring regions recently.
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