Surfeit of Bliss? Campaign opens with quiet signs
The Washington Post reports the early stage of the presidential race showing unexpected calm. Judge Parker's letter stirred mild interest but did not energize voters, and analysts note apathy covers both parties while observers remark on public indifference to campaigns and the lack of pageantry.
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Roosevelt
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A Question of Honesty in Government Science
A magazine report notes nitrogen producing bacteria boost soil yield, with Dr. George T. Moore of the Department of Agriculture gifting the patent to the people. The piece questions why the government did not claim a legal or moral share and urges public profit from government lab discoveries.
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Moore
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George T. Moore
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Fortuna
Lying and New Orleans riots loom in campaign rhetoric
The piece rails at false statements in politics and recounts New Orleans Mass meetings denouncing Gov. Blanchard. It cites past uprisings, calls for truth in reporting, and notes editorials urging correction of unintentional misstatements while detailing a broad sweep of national political commentary.
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Say How Editors Get Things Wrong in Small Town Papers
From the Chicago Journal a town editor boasting about a penny-pinched diamond is mocked for a poker scrounge. Detroit Free Press frames a distressed caller asking about employment, replying he was born in ’68 as the househead questions the man’s claims.
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Where the Preacher Works
A Yonkers Statesman item reflects on idle habits and work, church attendance, and public behavior with wry, tabloid style lines. It notes common sayings and social observations about flattery, troubles, horse sense, critics, socialism, and daily life. The piece blends aphorisms and humorous quips about modern life and virtue.
ARMY MARRIAGES IN FOREIGN LANDS DISCUSSED
Discussion of military marriage rules across nations notes that generals insist on the War Department’s sanction before officers marry, with bride’s finances and antecedents carefully vetted. It cites France Germany and England, praising safeguards while contrasting with American practices.
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Political Gossip On Socialist Rise And Tammany Tactics
A survey of party dynamics notes socialist growth in labor towns, Welsh workers shifting to Democrats, and Republican strains in Maryland and New York. It highlights Sydney Mudd, Odell, and Mur phy maneuvers as parties seek influence, with foreign-born voters and labor ranks causing concern for GOP strength.
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Carl Schurz and the West in Political Flux
An analysis of Carl Schurz's shifting affiliations shows he has allied with both parties over the years, but failed to command German American voters. The piece argues his influence over native and German Americans is minimal, while his career reflects volatility and inconsistent leadership.
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Parker Letter Receives Mixed National Response
The Judge Parker acceptance letter draws cautious reactions from major papers. Some praise its calm, principled tone and clear policy statements, while others deem it tentative with limited impact on the campaign. Rail against Roosevelt contrasts and the letter’s perceived lack of bold reform rhetoric appear in varied editorials.
Notable Visitors Pledge Roosevelt Support at New Willard
At the New Willard hotel Boston Pilot editor James Rooney Roche and guests T St John Gaffney and Rev F He Wall meet the President amid a shift in Irish American political alignment toward Theodore Roosevelt. S A Perkins, Tacoma Ledger owner, notes Roosevelt strength in Washington and predicts state victories. Other figures include James T McCleary, F M Simmons, John S Henderson, and Gov William Morrow, all seen discussing campaigns and publishing growth.
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Grasping the Situation from the Chicago Journal
A short comic exchange unfolds at a door as a fakir seeks the man or boss of the house. The red-haired lady answers with energy, affirming the inquiry and prompting hurried response from the visitor.
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A God of History and War Front Ambition
Ananias, depicted as out of work, is urged by Saaphira to seize a job as a war correspondent and head for the front, reflecting the era’s dramatic call to conflict reporting.
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