Inaugural parade bans chief proclamation inspires Athens
The Athens Messenger notes no band will play Hail to the Chief as the presidential inaugural parade passes the reviewing stand. It discusses statewide political reform, public spirit in Athens, and the push for a local board of trade to aid progress with leaders urging unity over personal gain.
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Messenger and Herald
Board of Trade
Business Men’s League
Athens
Kurtz
Not Opposed to Foraker
The Blade reports Rev. P. A. Baker states the Anti-Saloon League will not oppose Senator Foraker's re election. The league remains non partisan and focuses on local option legislation. Its Ohio efforts aim to elect Senators and Representatives favorable to its goals rather than engage in party politics.
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P. A. Baker
Anti-Saloon League
Senator Foraker
Foraker
Senate
House of Representatives
Anti-Saloon League Seeks Local Option Support
The Anti-Saloon League plans to press for local option without alienating major parties. It will mobilize thousands of Republicans and Democrats sympathetic to its liquor traffic opposition, while leaders avoid openly antagonizing party organizations.
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Anti-Saloon League
League
Toledo Biade
Washington Letter finds McKinley recovering and Senate saga
President McKinley is recovering from grip and is kept to little work by Dr Rixney while Mrs McKinley persuades him to obey orders. Senate delays on the army reorganization bill frustrate supporters hoping for a vote this week. The D B Hill boom gains traction in Washington as Democrats brace for 1904 nominating contests. The Burleigh reapportionment bill appears imminent, with House passage of 150 private pension bills in a single day. Senate votes affirm Philippine policy amid debate over further military action.
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Wasuincroxr
McKinley
Washington
Bird S. Colex
City of
New York
Mr. Coler
David B. Hil
Hill
Ter
House
Senate
Senater
Hoar
Philippines
United States
Senator Hanna Denies Shipping Bill Conflict of Interest
The article notes Hanna denying any personal stake in companies tied to ship subsidies and asserts his sole interest is supporting a stronger merchant marine. Platt voices a blunt take on Democratic claims that the president would misuse army expansion powers, urging flexibility in military matters if politics could be set aside.
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Hanna
Platt
Connecticut
Adam Sedg Wick
Remarkable Danish attempt to resuscitate dead man
In Denmark a hospital death from typhoid fever inspired a doctor to attempt revival. Direct heart massage through a chest incision revived the heart after hours without breathing at first. The patient regained some respiration and color but never consciousness, and a second attempt failed.
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Denmark
Maaz
Passert
Maag
Kipling Buys Village Home Spars with Bus Driver over Tree
Rudyard Kipling moves to Nottingdean England and complains about a tree over the village bus route. The innkeeper landlord hears the quarrel and hosts a parlor auction of Kipling’s letters, fetching 2.50 then 5 in cash as responses escalate before Kipling confronts him, mocking the bus owner for selling his letters daily.
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Kipling
Vermont
Rudyard Kipling
Nottingdean
Lesult
Boniface
Mr. Kipling
O Wrathfel
Bargaining In the Orient in Smyrna and Egypt
In Smyrna Turkey and Egypt bargaining echoes the same pattern with locals haggling over a shop item. A foreigner challenges prices, faces Oriental guile and national pride, and ultimately agrees to pay $3 after a lengthy, coffee fueled haggle.
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Orient
Smyrna
Turkey
Egypt
Indy
America
Lulan
MeJigger-Ragg in Mix Up Last Night Confession
A garbled dialogue reveals MeJigger-Ragg claiming involvement in a late night incident. The exchange hints at a struggle and asserts that he spoke only because he would have avoided saying so otherwise.
The Criekshank Bank Note Scandal of 1819 Crowds
George Sruikshank witnessed executions at Newgate and learned a counterfeit note caused death. He drew a grotesque bank restription with Britannia and ships, etched by Crukskeck, printed by Tone. Crowds rushed to buy, sales exhausted, soldiers needed to clear the street.
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Denikebank
George Sruikshank
Newgate
Cruikshank
Britannia
van Diemen’s Lend
Australia
Abrahan Newland
Tone
Crukskeck
British Bank Clerks and Their Stringent Rules
A London Express critique details strict banking conduct, noting clerks are expected to smoke only off hours, wear silk hats, and refrain from caps. Wages average 38 shillings weekly with limited promotion, and long hours extend beyond bank closing as clerks handle funds and duties into the evening.
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Dunch
London Express
Man with a Paper: NYC readers unfold daily ritual
A vivid portrait of newspaper obsessives in New York City. About 400000 men carry n daily paper during commutes on elevated trains streetcars ferries and rails. The scene shows quiet devotion to print as millions turn leaves in transit while comments on buds aging and a quip from Boston Transcript mix with brief sketches and jokes.
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Tne
New York City
Legion
Metropolit
New York Herald
Quails Eat Rusty Rails On Florida Tracks
Report from Florida sugar belt near Runnymede claims quails peck at rusty spots on steel rails and may weaken rails. Engineers note birds are not swallowing rails but pick at loosened patches, suggesting iron supplementation as a remedy.
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Florida
Sugar Belt
Runnymede
Sesera
Fatal Gluttany Bet Ends in Tragedy at Praga Station
A messenger in Praga Warsaw lost a bet to eat a massive meal and drink copiously, then was found dead next morning. The tale connects to rumors about Nell Gwynn and a cider from the Wye region, with gossip on cider’s beauty claims and historic ties to English actress Nell Gwynn.
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Praga
Warsaw
Lennon Standard
Nell Gwynn
Wye
Lester
Charles Tryas
Philadelphia Ledger
Occupations Open to Women Expand Across America
A columnist notes women now enter nearly every field from teaching and medicine to barbering and street cleaning. In the last 15 years schools educate women for general and special vocations, matching a brother's prep for his career. Fifty years ago only seven occupations existed for women.
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Ufe
Ministry
Medicine
Carolyn C Mersford
Woman's Home Companion
Ribbonette novelty strands for sachets and gifts
Ribbonette is a scented sea son product in many colors. It consists of slender heart shaped belts perfumed with a favorite scent and sold in shops as a sachet aid. The perfume fades quickly but the item is used in Christmas package wrapping with soft silk paper.
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Super- Gainty
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Friends of the Army
Root
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Senattor Davis
Wachange
Hetty
Ciamond
Boston Transcript
Township and Corporation
L.A. Vas Vorhes
SU Cent
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W. A. Boyer
J. W. Scarantz
Fanner
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Mall ScFredone
Seven Year Old River Mills
Guest Express
I. A. Rosenheim
Rosenharim
Third St
Parkersbug
Parkersburg
Hadley H. Wickham
John McLeod, Et al
Athens County Court
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Warette
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio South-Western
Baltimore & Ohio South-Western Railroad Company
Co. Porter
Sheri
Seb. Bidges
Dep Grosvekor
Jones & Worstell
Probate Court
Athens County
Ohlo
Carthage
Qho Company
Daniel Crawfmr
Daniel EB. Crawford
Ater
Sucowy Teach
Tee Coglvivie
Amen Road
Anid
Coolville
Daniel Crawford
William Meighen
Aporatson
Greace. Crawford
Stel Crawford
Grostenor, Sone & i
Sheriff's Sale
Wey
Sarah L. Sheyard
Guardian
Ashford & G. Crain, Et al
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Athens County Court Common Place
Courts Common Pleas
Neisqivste
Fairview
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Sheriff
Lewra & Save
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