Palmer Leads Swayne Impeachment Case as Dewey Enjoys Washington Life
Rep Henry Palmer of Pennsylvania heads the house managers in the Charles Swayne impeachment trial, described as fearless and unwavering from Wilkesbarre. Admiral George Dewey, in his sixties, revels in capital life, social rounds, and driving his two sorrel horses along Rhode Island Avenue.
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Palmer
Senate
Wilkesbarre
Molly Maguires
Washington
Admiral George Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Rhode Island Avenue
Manila Bay
Far East
Impeachment Trial Tensions and Inaugural Statues Prominent
The Senate resents outside managers in the impeachment trial while House leaders stand ready with prepared notes. Louisiana Purchase expo art gifts valued over 100 000 will decorate the Roosevelt inauguration with a Court of History and statues from the world’s fair.
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Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Northwest
Mr. Roosevelt
Andrew Jackson
Lewis Potter
Robert Livingston
Augustus Lukeman
James Monroe
Julia Bracken
George Rogers Clark
Elsie Ward
Anthony Wayne
W. Clark Noble
LaSalle
Louis A. Gudebred
Marbois
Henry Herring
Gobelin
Max Manch
Florida
Philippines
Liberal Arts
Varied Industries
Washington
Court of History
Did the Best He Could Missing from Sermon Footwear
A Chicago Tribune quip mocks a pastor for worn squeaky church shoes, repeating a persona saying he tried and tried but worsened the wear with every effort, reflecting light humorous editorial style about dedication and failed improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradder Jackson
Brother Jackson
Pahson
Chicago Tribune
Women in German Factories 1903 Employment Figure
The article notes 899 338 adult women were employed in German factories in 1903. A brief excerpt from the New York Sun questions whether a performer will improvise, but confirms the factual employment count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Peace societies in early America and their European links
The piece traces the Massachusetts Peace Society founded by Noah Worcester in 1816 and the spread of peace societies in the United States. It notes correspondence with Emperor Alexander I of Russia and Prince Alexander Gallitzin, praising Christian-based peace efforts and the idea that peace grows from gospel principles and Bible societies.
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The
Hague
Massachusetts Peace Society
Noah Worcester
Russia
Prussia
Austria
Europe
Alexander
Nicholas
Napoleon
America
Great Britain
Worcester
Massachusetts Society
Emperor Alexander
Holy League of the Three Sovereigns
Boston
New York
United States
Friends
Alexander Gallitzen
Russian Bible Society
Bible Societies
Weight Shifts Through Day and Doctors Race at Fair
The article notes weight changes from night to morning through meals with gains and losses totaling fractions of a pound and two pounds at dinner. It also describes a humorous doctors race at the north Georgia fair in Chickamauga where 12 physicians, undressed, must dress and ride to a patient, won by Dr. Rudesell followed by Dr. Eld er and Dr. Hunter.
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North Georgia
Chickamauga
Rudesell
Elder
Hunter
Graphophone Alarm Brings Clock and Voice Together
Detroit inventor Heinrich patents a device joining a graphophone to an eight day clock. The lever triggers the talking machine at set times to wake the sleeper with chosen recordings. Uses range from military cues to personal reminders, with simple integration of clock and wax cylinder.
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Gabriel
Detroit
Heinrich
Bayreuth
Wagner
Tosti
Forgotten H er self Dialogue Across the Telephone
A Chicago Tribune snippet shows a masculine voice saying goodbye to Gladys over the phone and the feminine reply. The scene includes a mischievous question about returning “it” and a central office interruption.
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Gladys
Jack
Chicago Tribune
Local lad explains city troubles push to smoking
A youth confesses to his mother that the unrest in the city nudges him toward smoking. He claims the situation forces his hand and he cannot stop himself despite warnings.
Horse Assistant Surgeon and Goodfellow the Clever Horse
A Cumberland Valley boy befriended a stray horse named Goodfellow who guided a sick man home after a stroke. The tale links the horse to a long line of notable horses, including Naseby owned by Gen. Simpson, famed for Sunday rides and devout attendance at worship.
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Cumberland Valley
Lippincott’s
Brown’s Mills
Greencastle
Joannie Terry
Johnnie
Goodfellow
Naseby
Lobster Killing Method Endorsed by S P C A
The S P C A circular advises a painless lobster kill by stabbing the head near the suprabecophageal ganglion with a sharp knife or icepick and warns to avoid the fingers. The Fishing Gazette notes some executives shock at the idea though discuss cutting nerves as the method.
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Fishing Gazette
Royal Humane Society of England
Swiss Funeral Customs and Mourning Practices
The text describes Swiss funeral customs including black-edged announcements, a mourning urn shown at a designated time, a black table with a jar for visiting cards, and the procession with only men attending the churchyard following the hearse on foot.
All Sick Women Read Mrs Fox Letter for Medicine Help
The advertisement extolls Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound urged by Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts. It cites Fannie D. Fox of Bradford Pennsylvania who reports cures for womb trouble and a tumor. Women are invited to write for free confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Southern Conditions and Possibilities in the Delta
The article extols Illinois Central and Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroads boosting Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana over the last decade. Population grown, business blocks risen, farm values more than doubled, and hundreds of industries established driving demand for land and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Illinois Central
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Farm Home Purchase Opportunities Brought To Attention
Day Laborers Skilled Workmen and Farm Tenants are invited to request information by mailing a postal card to Mr. J. F. Merry Assistant General Passenger Agent Dubuque Iowa. Printed material will be mailed promptly detailing the territory and answering inquiries about farm home opportunities and rental options.
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J. F. Merry
Dubuque
Iiowa
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Swayne
Spooner
Warren Hastings
Olmsted
Perkins
Mr. Powers
Bocker
N. Y. Sun
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Fannie D. Fox
Western
Canada
Ottawa
C. J.broughton
Quincy
Chicago
W. H. KoGrers
Traction-Terminal
Indianapolis
Ind
A. J. Tower CO
Mass
U.S
A. Tower Canadian Co., Ltd
Toronto
R. Paxton Company
Pope Building
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