Bread Line Death and Hoch Society Echoes in New York
A lengthy reminiscence traces Louis Fleischmann founder of the Bread Line cafe and his charitable midnight bread program for the poor, noting his death and the enduring sight of the line. The piece contrasts rich social life in New York with poverty, wealth worship, and public figures from former mayors to army officers’ wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Freisch
Moltke
Sadowa
Franz Josef
Philadelphia
Vienna
Fleischmann
New York
Grace
Fieischmann
Albert Bigelow
Paine
Lis
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Charlemagne Tower
Corbin
Army Department
Germany
United States
Lord Fauntleroy
Long Island
Mel Mackay
Harbor Bill
Ollie” Belmont
Mackay
Belmont
Vanderbilt
Bernardsville
Weetchester
Mineola
Farmers Bear Big Load In Vote On Presidential Candidates
The piece urges farmers to weigh Parker versus Roosevelt in November, arguing tariffs favoring trusts raise prices on farm materials. It cites comparative costs of axes, shovels, plows, and other goods between the United States and South Africa to illustrate tariff effects and questions the fairness of protectionism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
South Africa
Ladyamita
Boston
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Bill Nye
New England
A Great Victory in Sight
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes that New York democrats display strong unity and pursuit of success while Republican factions led by Odell and Platt maneuver, suggesting New York’s addition to the democratic list may come soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Odell
Platt
Indianapolis Sentinel
What We Pay to Trusts and the Protective Tariff
The article notes that the average American worker pays about 111 yearly to protected trusts through goods and taxes. After subtracting 16.52 in taxes, 94.48 remains as the net tribute. It equates this figure to the typical annual rent for non homeowners, highlighting the tariff's role in sustaining trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
The
Los Angeles Herald
Editors Talk Across Party Lines on Imperialism and Elections
A compilation of editorials weighs in on imperialism debates and the 1908 presidential race. Quotations from Chicago Daily News Troy Press Boston Traveler and others urge sane leadership. Opinions touch Roosevelt Parker Fairbanks and Wisconsin peace conference proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Alton B. Parker
Troy Press
Parker Standard
Roosevelt
Boston
Peabody
Colorado
Atlanta Constitution
Fairbanks
N.o
Wisconsin
The
Hague
Chicago Journal
Lincoln Yarn Neatly Applied Story Echoes Lincoln
The piece recalls Abraham Lincoln's tale of a woodpecker in a tree blown down by a windstorm. It uses the fable to argue that some spell binders credit the current administration for farmers prosperity. Field and Farm note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Various News Snippets and Notes From The Era
General Gleanings covers Otto Wicke a New York politician famed for a $125000 check, and mentions the first Japanese medical graduate Noakezu Fujimori. It notes Japanese prisoner labor plans at Matsuyama harbor and local Surf City name debates at Coney Island. Also reports many Washington female workers, the Herzogin Cecilie training ship and German youth education for merchant service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Wicke
New York
City Hall
Washington University
St. Louis
Noakezu Fujimori
Tokio Salsei Medical College
New York State University
Matsuyama
Coney Island
Surf
London Chronicle
Washington
North German Lloyd Company
Herzogin Cecilie
London
San Francisco
United States Eyes Canadian Wheat Output Rise
Forecasts in 1904 predict Canada will harvest 55 to 60 million bushels of wheat, with total crop around 60 million. The report notes high per acre yields, strong prices near one dollar, and large oats and barley output. Clifford Sifton telegram confirms solid wheat quality and protection from frost damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Clifford Sifton
Interior
Lord Strathcona
Northwest
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Frank H. Spearman
Saturday Evening Post
Canadian Pacific
United States
Dakota
St. Paul Road
Eureka
Dakotas
Minnesota
Saskatchewan
Rose and chrysanthemum species counts noted
A report cites 758 known rose species and 488 chrysanthemum varieties, highlighting plant diversity. The figures place roses as the more numerous bloom group, underscoring horticultural variety and interest in ornamental plants.
Pope's Physician Endorses American Remedy Says Rome
Dr Lapponi, trusted Vatican physician, endorses Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People citing success in improving blood, nerves, and energy. Article claims papal approval and scientific backing, noting benefits for anemia, nervous prostration, and other conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapponi
Williamas
Vatican
Leo XIII
Pius X
Williams
Pilla
Giuseppe Lapponi
Via Dei Gracchi
Rome
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Gotham
New Yore City
Louis Felachaian
Wass Philenthro- Dist
Frankin Edson
William R. Grave
Low
Grant
Gilroy
Cooper
Val
Tuckin
Brooklyn
Blaine Aight
Edgan
Strong
Putnam Bradlee Strong
Yokohama
van Wyck
Grace and
Edward Cooper
Cooper Union
Philips
United Stats
New York State
Utica Observer
Western
Aia
Rill Barros
Olunwa
Hulmed
Jucknam Bizvet
AA. Peak
Bhan
North Bakous
Stowers
CO Boftolmass
Osa
Tome
Car
Pioneer Fuel Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Oohey
Lam
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