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Pennsylvania’s Possible Shift in Presidential Vote noted
A Philadelphia Record editorial suggests Pennsylvania may break its Republican trend since 1860, voting for the Democratic ticket Parker and Davis. It cites historic margins, questions the immediacy, and notes Bryan’s October touring as the party plans a new path amid GOP criticisms of war powers and tariff policy.
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Relative Forces in War Debate Echoes From East
The piece argues against simple head counts in war, noting terrain and positions shape outcomes. It cites Napoleon versus Blucher at Waterloo, and compares Franco Prussian battles Gravelotte and Sedan to modern forces under Kuropatkin Kuroski Oku and Wodzu, highlighting reserves and timing.
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Wodzu
Moltke Alewspa
Tariff battles mirror great campaigns and World critique
The editorial draws parallels from ancient sieges to modern protection, arguing that aggregate troop counts mislead and that proportional analysis must consider all obstacles. It cites U S tariff policy, the New York World critique of duties on exports, and the clash between protection and free trade. The piece warns Republican leaders for opposing reciprocity and predicts tariff outcomes depend on House Senate control.
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Reforming District by Learning from Newport
An editorial cites Newport Rhode Island as a cautionary example of lax traffic penalties. It notes two drivers jailed for speeding, prompting sharper driver awareness and fewer violations. The piece argues Congress should adopt similar enforceable measures for the District of Columbia to improve governance and curb reckless driving.
Wealth and justice gaps in law enforcement
A defense of wealth-based disparities in criminal sentencing notes rich offenders escape via costly legal means while poor defendants lack such resources. It argues no perfect cure exists but supports a law creating jail or workhouse penalties to deter reckless conduct and curb public displays of wealth in court.
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Court of Justice
The Decline of Party Organs and a Staunch Richmond Visit
In a critique of party organs, the piece condemns roorbacks about Roosevelt and Parker, noting their futility for independent voters. It lauds the Richmond Planet editor’s Staunton Staunton trip and the example of colored professionals thriving with white support, urging audiences to consider such civic harmony.
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Visifor romance tale links Hungarian count to US
Count George Karoly a leading Hungarian deputy visits to join the international peace congress in St Louis. He fled to America after rivals coerced his family finances and eloped with actress Boriska Frank. Now involved with his father’s estates, his divorce completes a tangled saga of wealth inheritance and aristocratic estrangement. Count Albert Apponyi arrives in the US as a renowned orator and statesman. He is praised for democratic loyalty, having declined ministerial posts but presiding briefly over Hungary’s Chamber of Deputies. His wife’s sister ties to Austrian nobility as Queen Alexandra names new maids of honor.
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Mensdorff
London
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Southern grievance over enfranchisement and the fourteenth amendment
The Portland Oregonian criticizes Senator Bailey and Southern attitudes toward race and voting rights. It denounces Southern justifications for disenfranchising Black citizens and mocks their insistence on polite treatment while condemning Northern critique. The piece laments Southern rhetoric and urges calmer, judicial discussion of the fourteenth amendment.
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The Baltimore American Promotes The Quiet Paper
The Baltimore American argues that the daily paper replaces oratory and parade, guiding citizens to form opinions calmly at home. It emphasizes clear issues without fringes and the role of party committee reports in shaping voters for the harvest.
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No Room for the Piano in New York Flats
The piece argues that modern New York apartments lack space for pianos. Builders favor compact, cell-like flats with central corridors, leaving no room for a piano in many new high rises. In older districts like Washington Square brownstone blocks retain pianos in households, highlighting a citywide space crisis for this luxury.
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Manua Islanders cede domain to United States
In a provocative note from the New York Frees, Manua chiefs near Tutuila reportedly ceded their ten mile diameter island realm to the United States amid anti imperialist sentiment. The article frames the move as an issue for Democrats and notes observers ascribing demo cratic benefits from American rule.
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Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A fragmented column of wry observations on men and manners sparks playful quirks, noting foolish judgments, social foibles, and odd bets. It hints at weathered wisdom and humorous takes on everyday life from a Chicago front.
Gen Corbin’s Lawn Fete Outrages Military Reform
A Cleveland-based critique notes Gen Corbin’s plan to host grand dinners at Manassas maneuvers, turning serious military drills into a lawn fete. The piece argues such entertainments undermine war readiness and could spark congressional backlash against costly exercises.
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The Electric Engine Foretold by Inter Ocean
A historical piece arguing the electric locomotive will surpass steam for freight and passenger service. It cites tests showing 20 percent cost savings, lighter trains, higher speeds, and adaptable motors for direct or alternating current. Includes brief comic anecdotes and lighter notes after the main essay.
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Hotel Lobby Gossip From Washington and Beyond
In Arlington and other Washington hotels, visitors comment on world leaders' heights and compare capitals, while London, Paris and Washington aesthetics are debated. A New Orleans worker discusses Panama Canal labor by Jamaica and Barbados crews. A St Louis clock owner’s telepathic onyx clock is noted, plus cautions on cooling drinks. Texas rice prospects intrigue Baron Matsuda Ira. Exposition security in St Louis reports low crime and active police work.
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Rights of Husband and Wife from London Truth
A London Truth opinion piece argues that both husbands and wives have rights defined by what each can gain. It compares marriage to sharing a horse, where one must ride behind when conflicts arise, and questions the value of fighting over the front seat.
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Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Prety
A fragment from a period column or essay satirizes gender norms with casual quips about women and money. It notes women seldom call limbs by their true names and jokes about money, manners, and family harmony in a light, humorous voice.
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