Ohio centennial plans take shape in Columbus dispatch
Preparations for Ohio’s 1803 centennial to be celebrated in 1903 proceed with a committee of seven led by Bermtin G. Dennison. A Nashville visit is planned to study the Tennessee centennial’s finances and a grand celebration uniting Ohio history with northwest territory past. The council aims to showcase Ohio and regional progress in a lasting, practical opening event.
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Columbus Dispatch
Bushnell
Buckeye
Bermtin G. Dennison
Columbus
F.T. Huffman
Dayton
Guy Major
Toledo
Mr. Belizel
Warren
J. C. Dawas
Marietta
Ralph Peters
Cincinnati
Samuel Mathers
Cleveland
Messrs. Peters
Mathers
Ifr
Dennison
Rettzel
Nashville
Heitzel
Northwest Territory
Flag signals on Governor's Island tug explained
The New York Sun notes a light blue flag with two white stars flown on a Governor's Island tug signaling an impending arrival of the general commanding the district. It contrasts this with the jack and wash routines showing shipshape status and readiness for a salute.
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United Bates
Secretary of the Navy
Admiralty
New York Sun
Governor's Island
Department of the Cast
Fred
A Fisherman Skipper Echoes Hope in Politics
Washington correspondent recounts a Castine fisherman who, while guiding a lawyer, shares sharp, independent views on finance civil service and foreign policy. The fisherman distrusts governing elites but believes Hale will save the country while in office, quipping he avoids bother by letting the senator lead until the end.
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Pesson
Senator Hale
Washington
New York Tribune
Castine
Fame
Mitch
Tie
Senate
Railroad Fare Scam Remains on Burlington Line
A St. Louis Republic report describes a travel scam on the Burlington road from Leavenworth to St. Joseph. A passenger exploits transfer distances to switch routes via Atchison and Armour Junction, altering tickets to outsmart the official passenger tariff and gain extra miles.
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Honda
St. Louis Republic
Burlington Road
Leavenworth
Von
St. Joseph
Almadat
St. Joe
Atchison
Atehison
Armour Junction
Missouri Pacific
Missouri City
Conductor Survives Quick Wit in Fare Fracas
Passengers recount a crowded streetcar scene where a rude conductor is cleverly thwarted. A well dressed woman asks for her change in a nickel instead of pennies, triggering a tense exchange. A bystander intervenes by swapping his fare for the woman's nickel, restoring quiet as the crowd disperses.
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Este
New York
Tiente
Aml
Our better seven eighths a Kentucky editor writes
Wael Green of Merald Kentucky recounts twenty two years with his wife, praising her as a fortress of Christian fortitude. He likens her to a nurse of Nazareth and a mother sister friend, saying she embodies patience, energy, and unwavering support.
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Kentucky
Calis
Charity
Gethsenane
Nazareth
Gorrey
Mel
Wael Green
Merald
Chinese Love Letter From Flowery Kingdom Reveals Matrimonial Request
A damaged OCR fragment presents a Chinese suitor urging a neighbor’s daughter as a wife for his son. The letter promises wedding gifts, geese, and enduring happiness, while the bride’s father responds that the daughter is poor and must be cared for with clothing and adornments. the couple should have continued fortune.
Zephyr Gahns and Dress Goods Offerings
A vintage ad extols a wide assortment of wash goods and dress fabrics priced from 10 to 25 cents. It highlights Zephyr gowns fiches checks plaids finest French Percales and imported linens with hundreds of styles and sample requests for further woven fabrics and silks.
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Jay
Shirt Waists Offer at Unusually Low Prices in Dollar Line
Advertises new shirt waists in sizes 50c 75c and 1.00 with detached collars and varied fabrics. Claims many colors patterns and styles including dimities and serges. Promises mail orders with satisfaction guaranteed and easy returns.
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Chau
Laxus
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