Reform urged for Democratic Party nationwide in Cleveland notes
The piece calls for re organization and rehabilitation of the Democratic Party as a national reform sentiment grows. It also reports a Sunday closing violation case in West Superior where a candy store owner was convicted for keeping his shop open on Sunday. In the Sixth district official canvass Morris 31 237 Truelsen 28 807 Morris majority 7 430.
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West Superior
Sixth
Morris
Truelsen
Minnesota Chippewas to receive over 150000 dollars
More than 150000 dollars will soon be distributed among the Minnesota Chippewas. The funds represent a planned disbursement, with many recipients expected to benefit from the allocation.
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Minnesota
Rockefeller gift to Chicago University tops a million
Look out for a rise in the price of kerosene oil. Rockefeller has made another gift of a million and a half to the Chicago University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockafeller
Chicago University
Towne to receive wages during service period
The report notes Towne will not receive $5,000 or a full year’s pay but will be paid only while he serves.
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Towne
Delegation Backs Clapp for Senator Seat
Sr. Pauls delegation met Saturday night and endorsed Mr. Clapp for the senator position with unanimous support from all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Paul
Clapp
Mr. Clapp
Sam Furcerrox Seeks Appointment After Warden Service
Sam Furcerrox, once state name warden before Lind's administration, is pursuing an appointment. Observers note he was a stout official, praised for his strong performance in office.
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Sam Furcerrox
Lind
Sam
Attorney General Denies Redemption After Tax Sale
The attorney general states that redemption from a recent forfeited tax sale requires payment of all taxes penalties and costs rather than the bid amount. The ruling references a supreme court decision to support full due obligation by the property owner.
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Douglas
Supreme Court
Bryan to start weekly paper advocating Kansas City platform
Bryan announces a weekly paper to promote the Kansas City platform, forecasting strong advocacy but predicting a likely failure similar to his past presidential campaigns.
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Bryan
Kansas City Platform
Towne Will Lose Pay Upon Election Of Successor
The pay of Senator Towne ends the day his successor is elected, with only a proportionate salary and allowances due. When pay stops he will be known as ex Senator Towne of Minnesota.
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Towne
Minnesota
State canvassboard tallies officer results in disputed totals
The state canvassing board convened over two days to finalize the official vote for state officers. The tally shows McKinley with a 77,560 plurality, plus detailed counts for candidates from Social Labor and other parties, including Fairchild and Van Sant.
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Bryan
Aes McKinley
Plurality
Des & He
Lucas
Eae Kriz
Fairchild
van Sant
Special Watch Sale by Local Jeweler
From November 25 to December 25 E S Houanuroy, Jeweler and Optician, offers a vents 20 year hunting case Elgin 17 jewel B W Raymond grade movement for 22.85 or 20 year open face with same movement for 21.85. Watches warranted to give full satisfaction. Unheard of bargain.
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B. W. Raymond Gvrade
E.S. Houanuroy
Optician
City Council Advances Street Sign Plan and Officials
The city council met in regular session and approved bills including 2700 from the Minnesota Water Co. The mayor and committee proposed street name changes with avenues for north south streets and numbered east west ones, plus metal on glass street numbers. Elections were held for city engineer and electric superintendent. Liquor licenses were granted and bonds approved for officials including Chief Nelson and City Attorney Crowell. A special Friday meeting was called to report on Bluff avenue and a pest house at the old West Brainerd school.
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Minnesota Water Co
EK. Kanderling
Halsted
A. E F. Whitney
Fogelstrom
Rowley and Koop
Board of Education
R. K. Whiteley
A. Onsdah
John Peterson
Wm. Huggins
Peterson
Huggins
4Th Ward
Bluff Avenue
Water Works Committee
6Th Street Extension
Pine River Road
Holden & Ekman
Iver Holden
Chief Nelson
W. H. Crowell
A. J. Halsted
F. J. Lowe
Artificial Eyes From Thuringia Crowd World Markets
In Thuringia Germany artificial eyes are produced for global markets. Villagers work at tables with gas jets, eyes blown from gag plates and shaped by hand. Colors are traced with needles and each craftsman adds personal touches, so no two eyes are alike.
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Thuringia
Germany
Florist Industry Highlights Growth in US Markets
The Chicago Chronicle notes the florist trade is sizable with yearly retail flower sales around 12.5 million dollars and potted plant sales about 10 million. It estimates at least 10 000 U.S. establishments concentrate on greenhouse plant cultivation.
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United States
Chicago Chronicle
Dust of the Sea Muddle Prompts Sailor Curiosity
The article notes sailors puzzled by sea dust that reappears after washing decks. It mentions an improved line of atomizers and perfumes offered by H. P. Dunn & Co. as a possible remedy or novelty for seafaring households.
Clerk Saves Job By Pretend Baby Arrival Ruse
A department manager recounts a tense moment in a southern New York store when a rude customer provoked him. He feigned relief at a supposed home birth to appease the boss, avoiding a firing incident and earning the thanks of the visiting executive. The boss later asked about the child in subsequent visits.
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Scott
New York
Eme
Leried
Younster
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Son writes for Detroit Free Press in literary work
In a colloquial exchange a woman notes her son writes for newspapers, specifically the Detroit Free Press, by soliciting subscribers and earning payment to produce articles. The dialogue implies he does literary work and publishes in the paper.
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Fried
Prieand
Detroit Free Press
Bride Challenges Stamp Clerk Over Husband's Credit
In a Philadelphia Press item a newlywed complains to a stamp clerk about charging stamps to her husband Mr Newliwed at No 411. The clerk responds that the request cannot be honored, prompting the bride to insist that her husband’s credit is good everywhere and that they always receive their letters.
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Post Office
Ecuador Palm Nut Exports Reach 11500 Tons Yearly
The vegetable ivory of Ecuador comes from a native palm nut. Exports total about 11 500 tons annually.
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Ecuador
Inspiration to Ask Her to Be Mine
A nervous young man works up courage to propose to a girl after months of hesitation. An observed motto, Love One Another, sparks a bold moment on a sofa, leading to a mutual “shall we” and an accepted proposal.
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Detroit Free Press
One on His Father and the Guinea Pig Prank
A 12 year old Van Buren street fond parent tells of a prank where boys brag about guinea pigs and tricked his father into believing tails cause eyes to drop out. The father humorously discovers the pig has no tail, ending with a laugh at the kid’s stunt.
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van Buren Street
Louis
Topeka
How the magic lanterns were first made
The piece traces early origins of the magic lantern, noting Kircher’s 17th century crude device and his naming of it as magical. It suggests lanterns may predate the 1600s, with ancient astrologers possibly using smoke to hide the lantern and reveal moving figures.
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Kircher
Shrewd Shopper Buys Imported Hat Amid Frugal Debate
A Detroit Journal snippet follows a countryman in Glasgow remarking on shops and bears in windows. A joke about cast iron sinks prompts a friend to note truth, then a Young Person weighs trimming her Wad during Nillinery Openings before purchasing a Lovely Imported Creation for $50.
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Glasgow
Argyle Street
Jock
Lore
Verson
Detroit Journal
Quarrel Over Halfpenny Quelled by Father in London Tit-Bits
A brief quip from London Tit-Bits features a stern father admonishing his two sons over a petty argument about a halfpenny. The exchange ends with the elder urging peace for the sake of small sums.
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London
A Sweet EmView of Emer son Essays Candy Box Exchange
A brief exchange from the Indianapolis Journal notes praise for a volume of Emer son essays described as beautiful and compared to a candy box as Miss Madge and a speaker discuss the work's charm.
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Eimerson
Emerson
Madge
Indianapolis Journal
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