Wall Street debates reform and wage justice in 1907 era
A long oblique reflection on Wall Street and civil service reform, labor statistics and tariff battles. The piece cites Mr Herriman, discusses the merit system, and critiques wage data and political clamor around post office clerks, the steel trust, and national policy. It also touches Massachusetts politics and a New York divorce case as side notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Ana Ard
Servcea
Congress
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
Tnt
Boeing
Post
Thome
Thie
Rand
Labor Bureau
Ben Franklin
T Sggers
Atatiatica
Iowa
District of Columbia
Earth
Sky
Atatlatica
True Friends and Loss of a Dog and Pipe
The narrator reflects that true friendship lies with two loyal companions, his dog and his old clay pipe, sustained through summer joys and coming frost. Amid trials, only these two comforts remain, offering solace as misfortune deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Amerlcan
Lenave
Usl
Reflections of 4 Bachelor in a Ufetime Poem Fragment
Fragmentary poem fragment describes a mythical scene with dragons and ritual imagery. It mentions a girl and a maiden, ominous undertones, and references to blood, scarlet, and a looming marriage. The text reads as an archaic verse piece with garbled phrases and surreal imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Getx
Maiden Indies
Usband
Gladstone and Mrs Eddy's Cult Contested Beliefs Examined
A scanned report discusses Christian Science and its beliefs, noting debates over healing practices and anointing in churches. It cites Lord Aberdeens and Sir James Graham, analyzes past political warnings, and references Bandiera conspirators, post office letters, and imperial communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teels
Aberdsen
James Graham
Brothera Bandiere
Maxzmni
Corfu
Calabria
London
Bandieras
Mazzint
Hagland Dow
Hale
Lord Apergoens
Arthur Lord Stanmore
Handiera Brothers
Mazziit
London General
Ziatemmen
Sngiah
Magslal
Bandleras
Matternich
Austrian Empire
Britheisya Kt
Naples
Vienne
Engdeh
Europe
Department At Foreign Affairs
Lord Brenmore
Lord Aberdeen Bhi
Handlers Brothers
Quentun
The Curse of Cocaine and City Fight Against It
A 19th century editorial warns that cocaine addiction endangers youth and national health. It cites a Newark case of an 11 or 13 year old boy found dead amid cocaine packets, condemns cocaine as a pernicious stimulant, and urges laws and public action to stamp out its use across races and regions. The piece laments medical misuse and urges a societal crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoya
Newark
Ted
China
Yuan Abh-Kal
USA
Jawa
Across Continent Run Details From Huston Family Adventure
The Huston family travels 46 310 miles by auto from Jacksonville to Philadelphia and aims to cross the continent to San Francisco in a specially equipped 4 horsepower car. They plan camping gear and supplies for daily 189 mile legs, with husband Houston wife and son aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelyb
GM Huston
Cheago
Bellevue-Stratford
Newark
Jacksonville
Fla
Philadelpha
San Brancisco
Huston
Canada
Huston Ali
Cent with Suver Center cent coin from early New York mint
A damaged OCR recounts a proposed New York mint cent known as the eelser center cent. It describes the date, Libertys head, wreath, motto United States of America, and a silver plug intended to raise intrinsic value. The piece, linked to Peter Getz of Lancaster, is noted as extremely rare in copper with and without the silver plug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Rocaevelt
Boston
Cannon
United States
Bteal Company
Miardem
Plantot
Post
Thy Steel Corporation
York
Philadelphna
Omerae Sa
Liberts
Scents & Indust (Ry
America
Cain Colectora
Eilser
de Slen
New Use for Toads Reveals Farm and Home Benefits
From the Kamas Guty Journal a curious report describes using toads to combat pests. Toads are captured and placed in kitchens to deter roaches and water bugs, while in gardens they feed on insects, protecting lettuces carrots and other crops. In Paris toads are sold as merchandise kept in tubs at two francs a dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kamas Guty Journal
Paria
Tuba
Beaty the Post Cards and Small Adhesive Stamps
A fragment describes changing from wax seals to small adhesive stamps for envelopes. One inch by one and a half stamps feature exquisite engravings, some customized with family crests or initials. The piece notes costs and factory production trends.
Interviews on Filipinos free trade in coming Congress session
Representative John Dassell of the Pittsburgh district, in Raleigh, discusses a measure granting the Philippines free trade on tobacco and sugar. He notes the bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate, and predicts tariff revision debates may span the winter, with Taft and protectionist stands shaping the race in Virginia and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
John Dassell
Fittsburg
Raleigh
Dalsell
Bronsél
Ocean Beach
House
Senate Committee On
Philippines
United States
Dalzel
Committee On
Trevis
Tm Fasor
Carlos Cura
Kansas
Senate
Bhorenam
Taft
Rand
Kanane
Iowa
Pointed Paragraphs From Caloags Tune Prowl
Fragmented OCR reads as a garbled piece about a town event or meeting with unclear names and dates. It hints at preparations, a probable plan, and attendees but lacks coherent details or identifiable persons.
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Toe Ulashington Post
Tenia Avemwe
Fourteenth Street
Wlabinglex
Leuanbela
Washington Host Co
Walt Street
Anna
Cinicians
Herriman
Ianiey
Wall Street
Wale Fc
Tim
Brice
Toon
Imaterial
Plasern
Aeseltea
Louie
Walt
Massachusetts
Tarife
Henry M Whitney
Massachseta
Tom Lawson
Grorga
Fred Williams
Lawson
Willams
William A Belinven
Appalle Paul
Salem
Catton Mather
J @ Adams amt
Theodore Parker
Wendell Phillips
Jonathan Edwards
Lymn
Tel Nhone
Midasai
Whitney
Henry Cabot Lodge
Insachusetts
Massachusstia
Todge
Lodge
Wheys
Gaperta
Aky Terapery
Atorton High
Gblo
Minute
Wellman
Mr Mansfield
Henry Irving
Caphas Brainerd
Abraham Lacan
Cowpertinton
Lincoln
Seoustice
Cooper Union
Imeelt
Hall Ao
New York State
Gerrit Smith
Smith
Nevers
Ax Great & Hull
Cemple
Wat
Teverthelens
Winconsin
Frye
Maine
Amobroge Rierce
George Sterling
Atlantic
Bloreo
George Sterning
California
Sentsina
Dams
Met
Bata
Fancy
Seach
Tage Fanc
Finnky
Bankrupe
Lee
Wing Ambler
Lenson
Richmond Journal
Nevada City
Philadelphia Inquirer
River Garden
Harriman
Alfonso
Bemreherk
Roosevelt
James Arthur Kemn
Pullman
Sadavel
Waalington
To & Dealer
Worcester
Mass
Atampu
Mra Long
Kowmestera
Chester
iAlink
Manly Andy W Pinkites
Gladstone
Mrs. Eddy
Mr Caven
Iso
Gadetone
Avaray
Fortuna
Sha
Cieatory
Eugene de Mercy d Argenteau
Marquia Huber
Dukedoro
Avacay
Avaray Wau
Almenach de Gotha
Annuaire de la Noblesse Francafae
Goya &c
SE Montetvon
Mangcion Rz
Cocathe
Iseander
Alexander Eadly
Les
Juilus Caesar
John Cuceur
Senate House
Caesar
Rody
Gust
Washington
George
Zameen
Samson
Andre
Theodove
Falla
New York Herald
James Roman
Battle Street
Brooklyn Inn
Roman
Green
Mand Tina Ratrieg
Welkington
Imeton
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Chefentherel
James Fenimore Cowper
Mexico
Indiana
Levin
United Stater
Indian Affairs
Francie Leupp
Ure
Lenpa Maye
Absorpion
Suver
Beaty
Capital
Sof
Finpines
Independiente
Seare
Jipa
Ur Pier Sons
Anglo Sason
Hell
Vresia
Diego
Shempee
Fairbanks
Spain
Oman
Siibe
Stowe
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