Drainage and Irrigation and Rampant Tramps Debate in 1907
The Washington Post discusses federal drainage and irrigation plans for swamp lands including the Everglades and Dismal Swamp, with debates on national scope and state roles. It also covers rail tramp issues, allying punishment methods, and policy clashes over infrastructure and labor. The piece touches political figures and party dynamics shaping upcoming elections and tariff debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everglades
Cousiena
Istor
Rivera
Uthern
Twestern Farmera
Peccary menace sparks Roosevelt talk in South West
A chaotic satirical piece mocks Roosevelt as he nears a campaign to tackle the so called great beast of the Southwest. The quip paints a vivid, fearsome image of the peccary and imagines public anticipation for a conquest led by the President, while reflecting on tax ire and press ad coverage during Mr Carnegie’s era.
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Kost
Consieig
San Antonio
Joan James Ingalls
Pennayl J
Vania
United States
Phelps
New Jersey
Ingalta
Deccary
Union Lesque
Garfteid
Senator Quay Tha
New York
Wanamaker
Pates
Wubpoena
Ducew Tecum
Mark
Hannes Bank
Gccodmt
Theodore Burton
Sowadays
Meen
Boatseas
Angers
Cleve Inn
Ohio
Western Reserve
Tom Johnson
Zach Chandler
August Belmont
Tott
Ava Tolke
Anela Sam
Chicago
Cortelyau
Dr Barton
GOQP
Luckiesa Huntet
Konda
South
Detroi Free Press
Nuree Vivelang
Dinpatse
New York Tribune
Abraham Voorhees
New Jersey Cavalry
Voorhees
Laurie
Atresia
Nurne Voor Neces
Sir Vere
Edmond de Vere
Currah Chase
County Limerick
Aubrey de Vere
Sir Stono
England
Vers de Vere
Stephen de Vere
Aubrey Din Vere
Cromw Ylls
Ireland
Jana de Vere
Bar of Oxford
de Vere
Bard Oxford
Jane de, Vere
Tie
Limerick
Hunt
Bettiourne
Roetampton
London
Edward
Hell
Giadstone
Taide
South Australia
Kenmare
Dillon
William Goold
Cork
Henry VI
Henry Michael Goold
George II
James Goold
Australia
Australi
James Gosls
Leinster
Charles Fitzgerald
Reddalls Crack
Victoria
Kentith House
Byng
Lori Torrington
Amurca
Vic
Torrington
George I
Admral
Bir
Orien
Roed Binggoemmer
Barbidos
Earl of
Brratford
Ron
John Byng
Portsmouth
Cammuta
George
Charles
Falton
Bates
Sentre
Macres
Frea Mulkeehn
Congress
Heun Ward
Cognan
Tusington
Hs Ste
Coeng
Washington
Alekender
Ram
Gerrel
Tampa
le Exerstyo
Tran Wong
Hhee
Ossie
Georg
Canada
Carculhres
Uxanea
Minnesota
Rosario
Sunate
Mose
Liverpool
Petrifying chemist claims vast preservation method
A Peruvian era researcher named Grosso or Grossa, now in the United States, shows a process using chemicals to petrify eggs, meat, vegetables, and even animals including a dog and a chicken. He asserts the technique preserves form for long periods, with demonstrations behind a screen for spectators and doctors.
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Aroptino
Giuseppe Gronto
Loway
Witich
Peru
Hospital Martigiene
Grossowis
Grosso Maya
Wpa Dong
Grosia
Nistory Museume
Story fragment from Chicago News on Ecothe and Pac power
Fragmentary Chicago News passage mentions Ecothe and Pac power, with references to a band, a vote, and a dramatic line about a man dropping his coat. The text is garbled and includes unclear names and phrases, but notes a political or public event tied to water and a band performance.
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Chicago News
Raccé
Rinalag Radner
Monte Carlo Murder Trial and Monico Crime Tale
A sprawling, fractured report covers a murder trial tied to Monte Carlo and Marseilles, detailing a Goola family scandal with Franco Monico ties, a gambling hall’s influence, and a debate over capital punishment under Monaco law. It interweaves aristocratic lineage with the fate of Vera and Gordon families and a long account of related political and legal implications.
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James Stephen Goola
Mongco
Teizning
Monico
Hid
Supreme Court
Vera
Prance
Monaco
Gordon Home
Rowena
Munéco
Father
Daugh
Ita
Morego
Plenty in de Pantry and Tales of Exile in Iowa
A fragmented column mixes street songs and tales from American Italian and Irish neighbors. An opera record triggers migrant memories, while a cautionary note corrects a Twain epitaph misattribution. A fishing outing ends with a turtle’s capture and a 37 pound prize.
The Horse Whisperer and a Brooklyn Tetanus Case
A historical article contrasts a horse whisperer’s methods with wartime taming tactics and recounts Don Sullivan’s exploits with King Port. It then reports on Mrs. Koesting of Brooklyn recovering from a virulent tetanus after antitoxin treatment, noting rapid jaw relaxation and gradual recovery.
Vacations Bring The Old Abomination To Town
A garbled verse recalls a strange nuisance during a vacation, naming a figure’s exploits and narration. The text blends odd phrases about carbination and provocation, hinting at a chaotic observer’s account of a traveler and their relation during a holiday.
Thief Craves Jewelry In Park Avenue Neighborhood Burglary
In the Fittow avenue Birty fifth area residents guard homes against a mysterious intruder seeking jewelry. Mrs AB Reynolds on Madison avenue lost a rhinestone clock given by boarders, valued at a high amount, while other valuables remained untouched. A passerby on Park avenue noticed a man seen nearby, adding to the unease.
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Fittu
Birty
AB Reynolds
GS Madison Avenue
Lowa Starz
When Airships Become Common in Everyday Life
In a bustling near future, airships fill the skies like cars. A baker in Niedrs Tonge near Prank forton-the-Main loses a batch of Mum cekes to a stray ballast shower from above. The piece ponders whether civilization should cover the earth to guard against aerial threats or adapt a new era of air travel and safety.
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Niedrs ‘Tonge
Prankforton-the-Main
Iseof
Errengut
Interviews with Capital's Visitors Reflect Democratic Nominations
The interviewee discusses William Jennings Bryan and Tom Johnson as possible Democratic nominees, noting Bryan's lack of presidential ambition and Johnson's viability. It compares current American political mood to Holland's tulip frenzy, cites Roosevelt popularity and fear of Reagan-style opposition, and hints at Senate succession plans while touching on a wartime Washington visit and wheat market insights.
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Jan Hanone
Ohio
Canyen
Harn
Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
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IME
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Romance OF A
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Paint Creek
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Empire
Ike & Monument
Fira Mathes
Kanawha Coal and Oil Company
Gordon
Sutco
Union
Olf Man
Adking
Jon of
Dixie
Adkins
Ant
Dette
Charleston
Tate
Georgy
Philk
ItaHan Ighoros
Wootle
Tis
Des Maines
Wagner
Mark Twain
Mr Clamens
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Robert Richardton
Focvardaon
Edinburgh
Gant
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Percy Pelle Hen’ Hartman
Pat‘ Geeks
Jnland Aglu
Pelham
Feldows Point
Pelt
Jim
Horse Whisperer
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Abe
Kent
Rick
Count Duval
Borgea
Lorses
Don Sullivan
Eltunaliaek
Donsvaile
Bullivan
Jrot
King Pop
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Tunis
Portiwem
Sullivan
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Lyn Ir
Tme
New Corm
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Capital
Wiliam’ Jennings Bryan
Warren Worth Balle
Johnstown
Democrat
New Willard
Bran
Tad
Bryan
Obia
Burton
Tom
Holland
Pencasvanta
Deligue
Bailey
Guffey
Arvan
Curdescy
Elhough
Oregon
Pallty
Shblit House
le de Sarea
Tates
Gey Hughes
Hughes
Tecarde
Weite House
Pen Brdhive
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