An Eyewitness from Panama and War Correspondents
The piece recounts Senor Gabriel Duque’s Panama Revolution tale linked to Nelson Cromwell and U.S. naval presence. It then critiques 19th century war correspondents, contrasts past and present dangers, and argues for humility in coverage while condemning sensationalism. It discusses Democratic party struggles, tariff claims, and a shift toward limiting military attaches.
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Panama
Senor Gabriel Duque
United States
Panama Star and Herald
Colon
State Department
Colombia
New York
Senor Duque
Nelson Cromwell
Panama Canal Company
Cromwell
Republic
Panama Strip
Ireland
Transvaal
Old Portland story about May Irwin and David B Hill engagement
A late 19th century retelling discusses the rumored engagement of Hon. David B. Hill to Miss May Irwin, praising Irwin and cautiously noting the couple will wed in New York City next January. The piece defends the pair against public skepticism, cites Irwin’s wholesome image, and muses on national political sentiment surrounding suffrage and sectionalism with brief, varied notes on current events.
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Hi—trwin
David. B. Hill
May Irwin
Mises Irwin
New York City
David B Hill
Wolfert
Miss Irwin
Thase
Hill
Good May Irwin
May
Dr. Hill
New England
Pacific Coast
South
Appomattox
Oregorian
Oregonian
Atlanta Constitution
New York
Bara' Sands of Em
D Cady Herrick
Davia B. Hill
McCarren
Charles
Murphy
Albany
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Odell
Saratoga
Philadelphia
Nour
Cluas
Herrick
Houston Chronicle
Parker
McRobinson
Caraida
Chambers
New York Tribune
Mir
Grout
Cady Herrick
Til
Sheehan
Tammany
Shepard
Jerome
New York World
Tammany Bosees
Mr. Bretson
Tilden
Rab‘maon
Cleveland
John B. Parsoner
Foward Swanstrom
Henry B Anderson
Everett F Wheeler
Odelism
Issus
Kentucky
Asher Caruth
Louisville
Congress
Shoreham
del Car
Post
Notable political chatter and quirky captions drift across era headlines
A collage of political jabs and social quips spans governors, senators, and editors with mentions of Odell Fairbanks and Foraker. World markets mix with domestic unease as scandals, jokes, and curious anecdotes color early twentieth century discourse. Entwined are references to Cuba, Manchuria, and notable figures like Davenport and Ade in a brisk, opinionated snapshot.
Eisteddfod pages and royal reshaping raise English gaze
The piece surveys Wales festival rituals with Princess Louise receiving a bardic title amid royal divorce notes and British royals shifting residence from Windsor to Sandringham. It also covers Rev Stephen Gladstone's Rome plans, Turkish throne succession corrections, and a light Chicago cartoon closer.
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Wales
Louise
Schleswig-Holstein
Aribert
Anhalt
Countess Munsterberg
Washington
England
Elizabeth
Roumania
Edward
Victoria
Princess Christian
Princess Victoria
South Africa
Prince Christian
Field
Lord Roberts
Maine Prohibition Backlash Signals State Policy Debate
The Boston Transcript reports Maine voters show shifting view on liquor laws, with Republican gains and Democratic sheriffs in several counties. Cumberland County reelects Sheriff Pennell, whose pro regulation stance contrasts with prior enforcement efforts, highlighting a move away from strict prohibition in the state.
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Boston Transcript
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Bennington
Chandler
Marie
New England
Pine Tree
Pennell
Cumberland
Pearson
Lfe
Thos
Shorry Pennell
The New York Democrats Opinion on 1904 Ballot
The New York Democrats urge registration and voting, backing Roosevelt Fairbanks in the Republican column and Cady Herrick and Francis Burton Harrison for Democrats. Multiple papers praise Herrick’s qualifications, while Parker’s candidacy gains support, amid debates over judge selections and party strategy.
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New York
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Parker
New York Times
Democracy of
D Cady Herrick
Govenor
Cleveland
Mum
Judge Herrick
Democrats
Herrick
Judge Parker
Beveridge Seen Dominant In Indiana Republican Campaign
The Indianapolis Sun notes Senator Beveridge holds an enviable position in Indiana politics. His rise from a young senator to a national figure is praised as elevating the state’s reputation. Campaigns, party strategy, and his influence with Roosevelt are highlighted as pivotal to GOP prospects.
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Dave Hill
Herrick
Corbin
Mars
Cupid
Cuba
United States
Fairbanks
Col Guffey
Pennsylvania
Democratic Campaign Fund
Taggart
Edward
London
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Trafalgar Square
Shakespeare
Queen Victoria
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Sandringham
Windsor Castle
Indianapolis
Mixed Musings From A Local Page And National Echoes
A jumble of column fragments, quips, and political notes from various papers, touching Judge Herrick’s governor bid, Friday luck, and a spectrum of opinions. Snapshots include World praise for Herrick, satire on campaign ethics, and aphorisms on art, money, and common sense.
Admiral Schley’s Book Draws Mixed Reviews on Records
From the Chicago Post the piece previews Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley’s memoir Forty-five Years Under the Flag. It notes his claim that official records justify his actions and allege withholding of information by superiors, framing the Santiago controversy as largely settled by Navy Department records.
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Navy Department
Washington
New York Herald
Tampa
United States
Chicago Post
Winfield Scott Schley
Schley
Admiral Schley
Sampson
Santiago
America
Spain
Guests recall Chamberlin era at old hotel in Washington
Ex Senator Pugh of Alabama recalls the Rings House in Fifteenth Street and the famed circles who once gathered there. Maj Crandall of St Louis and Gen Grant anecdotes reveal poker nights, generosity, and shared memories of national figures and parties in a faded mansion.
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HR Street
John Chamberlin
Pugh
Alabama
Rings House
Chamberlins
America
Boniface Weehall
Roscoe Conkling
Larry Jerome
John Cockrill
John Russell
Young Tom Ochiltrre
Phimb
Kansas
Wahone
John Allen
Billy Crain
Texas
Henry Watterson
Benson Mcmillin
May Moses Hand
Buffalo Bill
Gen Shafter
Gen Grant
Maj W Ot Crandall
St Louis
New York City
Gen Grant Atterle
Appomattox
How a Flat Is Looted Without Disturbing the Inmates
A reforming burglar recalls ignoring instructions and glances at a magazine article titled How a Flat Is Looted Without Disturbing the Inmates. He contemplates patent fascnias on windows and the need to look up proper guidance.
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Odell
Herrick
Higgins
Morton
Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore
The
Chicago Tribune
Rates Quoted at Happy Home Chautauqua Lecture
A manager asks for Senator Snort ar's rate while the lecture bureau staffer quotes four hundred dollars with and two hundred fifty without. The exchange hints at threats to cut throats from ear to ear in the chaotic scene.
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Houston Ubreaki
Snortar
Happy Home Chautauqua
Football Season Opens at College Campus Near Cincinnati
Prospective business chatter from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes a move near the college campus and signals the football season opening Saturday. A young doctor says business is dull but expects a busy period ahead with games and campus activity.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Johnny
Papa
Cincinnati Commercial-Tripune
Nowon
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Washington Post
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Daly
Alexandria
iBata
Washington Post Co
Washington, DE
Vanderbilt
Paul
Chicago Ofice Unity
Evening Chronicle
Charlotte Nii
Russell Whitelaw Reid
Murat Halstead
Richard Harding Davis
James Creelman
John Fox
Ngiew Spay
Orient
Mr. Bok
Springfield Republican
Textbook Committee
Russia
Chicago
Treasury
Mississippi
Shaw
Depew
Henry G Davis
Genator Fairbanks
Iowa
Roberts
Jack Monroe
Dimpre
Davenport
Wall Street Journal
Paris
Japan
New York Evening Post
Hilg Sina
Canada
Mexico
Manchuria
St. Louis
Gen. Corbin
Ohio
Senator Foraker
Tibet
Odall
Tom Lawson
Edward Addicks
Miss Democracy
Judge Hornblower
Oyster Bay
George Ade
Indiana
Ade
Platt
Philadelphia Ledger
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pinero
Detroit Free Press
Miss Bim
Detroit
Philadelphia Telegraph
Wise Boy
Philadelphia Bulletin
Bobby
Detroit Free Freas
Amre
Stephen Gladstone
Rome
Arlen
Hawarden
Stephen
London Spectator
Constantinople
Murad
Abdul Hamid
Sestor
Bultan
Mehemed V
Rechad
Iaeddine
Reehad
Kemaieddine
Izizeddine
Sultan Abdul Aziz
Izzedine
Sultan
Suleyman
Wahid
Burhaneddine
Spectator
Intelligent Animal
Mr. Lingerlong
Vinnie Garr
Black Eye
Neal Dow
NEW York Democrats
Beveridge
Dixie
Indianapolis News
Sorg
John Browns
North
Modern
Vevers
Isteratuore
Asia
King Edwards
Gas House
Somerville Journal
Hicks
Chicago News
Sive
Willam H Avery
San Francisco
New Willard
Europe
Jm Avery
Oriental Steamship Company
China
Avery
Rusela
Majer
Col Fontey
George Cobhatin
Arlington
Blue Grass
Finley
Finnev
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