Platt the Politician Man of Views and Ways
Ralph M. Rogera in Booklovers Magazine portrays Platt as an intellectual, cautious leader who kept promises and waited for his chance. He contrasts Platt with Quay, praising his simple plan, steady policy, and ability to “do things” rather than seek sparks, while noting the enduring myth of political bosses.
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Ralph M. Rogera
Booklovers
Platt
Quay
Napoleon
Tart
Ludee
Roosevelt
Ke Allison
Con
Usstus
Meehlayelli
Willon Curtis
Fre
Ueteat
Candle
American Galaxy
Pratt
The
Styx
Fortune in the West on a Penny Slot Mystery
A Kansas City Star piece recounts Nancy Parsons’s penny slot fortune telling trip. A Buffalo station penny machine allegedly foretold her future, prompting a long journey home with memories. The tale parallels a Chicago Tribune strip gag about consoling a brokenhearted suitor.
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The
Kansas City Star
Nancy Parsons
Nancy
West
Xancy
Buffalo
Aisu
Christ and the Sabbath debate in Adventist dispute
A reader letters section presents Rev J E Irvine’s critique of Seventh day Adventists with claims that the seventh day is the true Sabbath and Sunday is not. Replies by William Henry Burr and others defend Sabbath observance, cite Greek translations, and discuss biblical verses and early church practice.
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J. E. Irvine
Jesus Christ
Mark
Sinai
Jesus
Mary Magdalene
Mary
G. B Thompson
Irvine
Mary Magailene
Galilee
Judea
Paul
Connecticut
William Henry Burr
Anniversary of Antietam misattribution corrected
In a Post article the caption An anniversary of Antietam mislabels J H Stine as historian of the Army of the Potomac. Stine was historian of the first Army Corps and wounded at Groveton in 1862. The note clarifies there is no authorized Army of the Potomac history. official records remain in the War Department. OO D Thatcher.
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Antietam
J. H. Stine
Army of the Potomac
War Department
Stine
Roosevelt policy condemned in market quotations letter
A New York editor's commentary on President Roosevelt and tariff policy is cited amid Saturday market quotations. The piece argues Roosevelt’s position fails to address causes of economic and social ills, criticizing trusts, labor disputes, and rising costs, while contrasting with Naval and imperial ambitions. It mentions July stock activity and notes quotations from W. R. Hibbs & Co. as context for the New York Stock Exchange.
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New York
Igh
Roosevelt
Anaconda Mining Co
Balimore
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
New Jersey
Chemapeale
Ghicago
Alton
GpiSre
Chicago
Northwestern
St. Paul
Perpe
Colorado Southern
Gelorado
Erie
Hocking Valley
International Purp
Little South
Yows Central
Kansas City
Isville
Nashville
Edmund Burke
Manhattan
Jesus Christ
Securitia
Wing
Logie
Gt. F. and & Ste M
Co. Pfa
Missouri Pacific
Merlin
Rusia
New York Central
Norfolk
Kuroki
Pullman Palace
Saattias
Republic Steel
Republic Steel Pid
Rock Island Co
Rock Idland Oy
Rubber Goode
Parker
St L
West
Neares
PTL
Beather
Roose
United States
Pacific
United States Steel
Ontario
Western
States Steel
Wabash Placan
Democratic Party
Weelmeheusa
Wisconsin Central
Commonwealth
Washington Stock Exchange
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Nerve and Heart Strength
The text extols Dr Miles Heart Cure as a safe remedy to strengthen nerves and heart muscles, boosting energy to prevent palpitations dizziness and breathlessness. It includes testimonial praise from O F P Burchmorhe M D and notes a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to help.
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Miles
O. F. P. Burchmorhe
M. D
Mass. Ave
Boston
Mass
P Ragegist
Open Shop Question Echoes Republican Trade Fears
FB L. Wilkes argues in a letter that the President’s stance harms unions and costs votes. He defends the closed shop, notes enforcement gaps on trusts, and emphasizes unions’ role in wages, health coverage, and family security for workers.
Treaty With Tibet Sparks Alarm On British Policy
The writer argues a Britain Tibet agreement quietly signed will harshly bind Tibet after centuries of peaceful life. Citing past English actions and assurances to China, the piece predicts continued British grip and warns that Tibet may lose its independence under such a pact. George C. Tanner signs the critique.
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Etterrost
Great Britain
Tibet
India
England
China
United States
Kinglan
George C. Tanner
Stillman on Cooperation and Socialist Critics
W. S. Boyd outlines how banker James Stillman praised cooperation against waste and competition in a New York address. The piece contrasts socialist views with Stillman’s stance, noting labor unions and potential political action as workers’ responses to economic concentration.
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Bankers’ Association
Americans Bankers’ Association
New York
James Stillman
New York Clearing House
Mr. Stillman
Beef Trust
W. 8. Boyd
Liquor Sold To Minors Critique Of Washington Policy
A letter to the editor condemns liquor and cigarette sales to minors in Washington. It urges the police chief to enforce laws, protect families, and support the W C T U, warning saloonkeepers undermine schooling and moral into the community. The piece cites mothers, fathers, and ministers appealing for action to curb underage drinking.
British Market Outlook
London Times cablegram reports partial confirmation of cautious industrial prospects in Britain. Textile and iron steel sectors show unprofitable and mixed trends amid labor unrest, while cotton and wool outlook diverges. Grain and wheat prices stay firm with US spring wheat forecasts weaker. European and Atlantic shipments fluctuate amid global price shifts.
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London Times
Washington Post
London
Times
Lancashire
East India
Liverpool
Antwerp
Cardim
Swansea
United States
Argentina
Buenos Ayres
India
Europe
Flying Rollers at Petticoat Lane Preach and Sell
A Kaness City Star item reports the Flying Rollers, a six-member group from Benton Harbor Michigan, three long haired men and three women, preaching and selling literature by bicycle and in four-wheeled wagons along Petticoat Lane last night. They claim to be heaven inspired forerunners of a new era and the second coming, distributing pamphlets with no fixed price as patrons gave what they chose. Also noted are Swift and Co beef prices in Washington, D C, for the week ended September.
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District of Columbia
Board of Commissioners
Maj. Sylvester
Washington
C. Cunningham
Petticoat Lane
Kaness City
Flying Rollers
Benton Harbor
Mich
John the Baptist
Christ
New York Grain and Cotton Markets Report
New York grain notes dull barley and weak futures with heavy selling amid warmer spring wheat forecasts. Wheat futures show sizable declines as Northwest receipts rise, with No 2 red May and December prices provided. Cotton opens quiet then steady with 90,000 bales received today and regional receipts differing from last year.
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New York
Duluth
Ft. O. B
Manitoba
Iic
W. B. Hibbs & Co
F Street
New York Stock Hochange
Washington Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Gay
New Orlagne
Houston
Baltimore
Rye—Baator
Uptown
Wedi
Washington Produce Market Prices for Potatoes to Watermelons
A fragmented listing from the Washington Produce Market shows prices by barrel, box, basket, and pound for varieties including potatoes, sweet potatoes, cabbages, celery, corn, beans, onions, apples, pears, plums, peaches, grapes, cantaloupes, watermelons, eggs, sugar, pasta, poultry, and more. The OCR text provides diverse regional price points across New York State, Virginia, Maryland, and other areas with fluctuating per-unit figures.
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New York State
Virginia
Western
Br. Mar
D. B
Maryland
Rocky Ford
Wertern
Pracesa
Wonton
York State
New York Produce Prices Report Sept 17
Market price captions show butter receipts 4815, cheddar and eggs firm with steady receipts, flour receipts 10886 barrels and exports 1076 barrels, sales 3500 packages, mill demand slow. Minnesota patent and winter patent price ranges listed. hides steady with low Galveston rates.
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New York
Milla
Minnesota
Pacific
Galveston
Commodity Prices and Livestock Markets Across Cities
Diverse commodity listings show California and Texas grain quality notes, midwestern and Atlantic prices for corn, rye, flour, and fats. Livestock markets in New York and Chicago reflect steady to firm beef, veal, sheep, and hog prices amid active calves and high demand for choice lambs.
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New York
Chicago
Market Quotations From Washington Stock Exchange
Closing bid quotations for District of Columbia bonds and major stocks show varied values. Notable items include Metropolitan Railroad certificates of indebtedness and Capital Traction stock, with prices and yields across multiple issues, plus miscellaneous bonds from Washington Gas and United States Electric Light.
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Baloe
Washington Railway and Meatric
Dt BA
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephones
Washington Railway and Electric, Preferred
BOO
American National Bak
Washington Gas
Mergenthaler Linotype
Groene Copper
District of Columbia
Philippine Land Purchase
Capital Traction Railroad da
Metropolitan Railroad
Columbia Railroad Ga
Columbia Railroad Second Mortgage Sa
City and Suburban Railroad Sa
Anacostia and Potomac
Washington Hallway and Electric Company
Washington Gas Company Ga
Washington Gas Company
United States Electric Light
United States Electric Light Cantios Ae
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Ge
Washington Market Company
National Fate Depot
Washington Loan and Trust
Aterican Security and Trust
Union
Washington Savings Back
Home Savings Bank
Capital Traction Company
The
Eanington Railway and Electric Company
Citizens
Columbia
Capital
American
Tradera
Lincoln
Riggs
EE Ansureies
EE Ansureies stocks—Firemen'’s
Frankin
Metropolitan
Corcoran
Potomac
Arlington
T. Columbia
St. People’s
Commercial
Thy
Aoe
Américan Graphophoe
Gee Singe Wagalatoe
Lanaton Monatyee
Greene Pansctldatnt Copper Company
Washington M. J. Ketol
Waarhiogion Sigemboat
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Luston
Faneuil 2Luil Tee Bunker Hill
Old North Church
Narcy
Chicago Tribune
Mildred
Gussle
Millicent
Brother Irvine
John
Patmos
Chas. T. Shaffer
Baltimore American
Baltimore Avenue
Potomac Army’s History
NEW York Stock Market
Unigna
Miller
Ublic
FB. L. Wilkes
Stillman Socialistic
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bramble
Swift & Co
BD. C
Jenifer
Rooma
Apeculante Inwltad
Barnard & Mark
NEW York Grain
Washington Produce Market
Banking Department
St. Nw
Frars I
ACEN
Sys
Gko
E. Hamilton
GEO
E. Pees Chasel
Bradley
Harry GC. Wilson
Duditor
Bates
Waahiowan Bow Lari
Blas Mee
Fae
Hstats
Diarect
Heigkell & McLeran
California
Texas
Bay
Fecor
U. Mer
City Extra India
Philadelphia
Japan
New Orleans
Cordova
Long Island
Jersey and
Washington Cattle Market
Ernation Banking Corporation
CG Street N. W
G. W. F. Swartzell
C. B. Rheem
A. T. Hensey
J. J. Darlington
B. H. Warner CO
F Street Nn
the Mutual Life Insurance Company OF New York
Richa A. McCurdy
Thomas P. Morgan
F St
CRAIN
Ferry Commission Co
Chesley & Spence
Florada
National Safe Deposit
Savings and Trust Company
16Th ST
Washington Loan & Trust Co
HAL Estate Department
iBecond
Mistant
Thomas Bradley
Traders National Bank
Pa, Ave
George H. Ha
TG. Kimball
Wilton J. Lambert
Theo
W. Noyes
J. H. Ralston
John Boleman
F. H. Smith
Quincy Smith
Waters
Z W. Woodward
Union Savings Bank
N.Y. Ave
W.b.hibbs & CO
New York Stock Exchange
Tchicere
Board of Trad
Wembera
the National Metropolitan Bank
Washington, D. C
United States Depository
Surelus
Ford
Epitate of Credit
Investment Securities
Billa OF Exchange
Cable Tranefers
Travelmas faMerts
Enerai Banking
Lewis
Seansen
OFEN
Equitable
Operative Building Association
Equitable Building
John Joy Edson
Frank F. Reeside
Riggs National Bank
Exchange
Brivetpag
N. W
U. S
Surety Loan Company
Warder
ITH
Susi
Metropolitan Loan and Trust Go
E Street N. W
P. O
National Loan and Investment Co
Necorifth and
Gate
Planos, &c
Cnntea
Potomac Guarantee
Sereet N. W. Atlantic Building
Reliabs Capital Loan Co
Washington Mortgage Loan Co
Fio
Building and Loan Association
National Mop reAse Teas Company
Tolman
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