Prison Reformer Tries Auburn Prison Life
Thomas Mott Osborne, head of the New York prison reform commission, began a day as a self-convicted inmate at Auburn prison to study conditions. He spent his morning in a second tier cell, then worked in the broom and basket shop and hauled coal, reporting good health and tolerable prison meals.
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Thomas Mott Osthorne
Auburn
N. Y
Mott Osborne
The
State Commission For Prison Reform
Ugh
Osborne
New Painless Dentistry by Nitrous Oxide Method
Dr Poole promotes a painless dental service using nitrous oxide and oxygen gas. Teeth can be filled crowned or repaired without pain and patients report relief. Good teeth support digestion and health, with no obligation for examination and low cost expected at Fifth and Central Ave.
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Poole
Errr
Chicago park plan halted by War Department ruling
Chicago lake front park plans were rejected by Secretary Garrison after Brigadier General Bixby advised against unrestricted occupancy of water from property. Officials may seek a hearing. proposed occupancy from Randolph to Precrest would bar modern commercial piers on Lake Michigan within the city. Grant Park extension from Randolph to Twelfth is postponed awaiting Congress action. A Schenectady teacher may take a one year leave after ten years of service with one third salary during study or travel abroad.
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Chicago
Garrison
War Department
Bixby
Chidawa Park
Poperty
thex_c
Randolph Street
Precrest
Lake Michigan
Grant Park
Schenectady
N. Y
War fountain of death tests New York harbor defense
New York, Oct 1 Uncle Sam's war fountain is shown in mock defense tests by Fort Wadsworth troops. Three submar ine mines costing 250 dollars each exploded blasting two battleships and damaging a third, proving New York Harbor practically impregnable.
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New York
New York Harbor
Fort Wadsworth
Millions in Imports Put On Market Under Tariff Measure
New York reports a practical demonstration of tariff impact with foreign goods in bonds in New York warehouses valued at 67.2 million dollars as of August 31, rising since. The Journal of Deforce notes large quantities of linena hats silk dress sugar among bonded merchandise to be released in New York and other major centers.
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New York
A Faa
Wilson
Journal of Deforce
W York
Gardner Plans Heated Campaign in Massachusetts
Boston October 1 Congressman Augustus P Gardner Republican nominee for Governor plans a hard fight against opponents David Walsh Democrat and Charles E Bird in the gubernatorial race. The state political scene is heating up as the campaign begins.
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Boston
Augustus P. Gardner
David Walsh
Charles
Bird
Speculation versus knowing how to act slows progress
A reflective line notes people should perform known tasks instead of guessing unseen matters. It adds a cynical view on courtroom dynamics, suggesting that even a deserted wife could be moved into a court setting to influence a jury, implying manipulation of proceedings.
Made Men Look Foolish
A young woman on a northbound Broadway express at Brooklyn Bridge station during the rush hour boarded the crowded car and sat reading while men near her stood. She thanked them, declined seats, and they sat again, looking foolish.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Quip Exchange Between Women Reveals Petty Grievances
A brief dialogue shows two women criticizing each other. One dislikes Mrs. Wombat for talking too much about her ridiculous poodie and least listens about the other woman's canary. The exchange reflects social minutiae and gossip.
800 year old turtle caught near Fire Island sold at market
A turtle claimed to be 800 years old, kept near Fire Island, was captured and towed to Fulton Market. Captain BR. O Tapper and crew of the Schooner Gleanor worked two hours to secure it, selling the giant shell and animal for 150 dollars. the turtle weighed about 1600 pounds.
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Fire Island
BR. O
Tapper
Fulton Market
Senator Lodge Resting After Gastric Ulcer Operation
Intimate friends barred from the sickroom as United States Senator Henry Lodge lies ill in Nahant Massachusetts after gastric ulcer operation. Doctors say he is resting with normal temperature and will need six to eight weeks to recover while messages of support pour in from colleagues including Senator John W Kern.
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Nahant
Mass
United States
Henry Lodge
Lodge
F. Sern
Ipswich
Senator Lodge
John W. Kern
Indiana
Senate
Eac
Alethy
Illinois vice probe to be resumed
Chicago date private subscriptions have made possible the resumption of the senate vice committee investigation. Lieutenant Governor Barratt O Hara said the committee will renew its activities after a report of investigations to date is issued in about two weeks. The report will claim the committee exposed working conditions of about 91 100,000 girls in service.
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Chicago
Senate
Barratt O'Hara
Edmond Beall
Ittee
O'Hara
Another Royal Betrothal Involving Olga and Moritz
Berlin reports Princess Olga third daughter of the Duke of Durand is engaged to wed Prince Moritz of Schaumburg Lippe per Vienna. Olga is sister of Prince Ernst who wed Victoria Luise daughter of Emperor William. The note recalls past schemes by Countess Anne of Hesse to link houses, now seen as unsuccessful.
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Berlin
Olga
Duke of Durand
Moritz of
Schaumburg-Lippe
Vienna
Ernst
Victoria Luise
William
Anne of Hesse
Hohenzollerns
Above Average Tobacco Crop Promised Despite Frost
Dayton Ohio October 1 The frost ten days ago cut thousands from the tobacco crop yet officials estimate the total yield will reach average or slightly above with better quality. Authorities on tobacco growing predict an average 900 pounds per acre from an estimated five thousand acres, totaling a large harvest.
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Dayton, O
Tammany Hall May Change Leader Amid Rumors
Rumors swirl around Tammany Hall as Murphy faces pressure while a Fourteenth Street faction backs Thomas F. McAvoy and Big Tim Foley. Justice Samuel Seabury’s candidacy for the Court of Appeals divides supporters and opponents led by Edward McCall. Mayor Kil nedden says all-night licenses may be renewed only after strict investigation, denying a wide-open town. Wagering on McCall’s mayoral bid runs at around two thousand against fourteen hundred.
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Hall
Sulser
Aulzer
Tammany Hall
Court of Appeals
Justice Seabury
Edward McCall
Tammany
Justice Behalf
stenMfant
McAvoy
Kitne Denis
McCall
Fred Schaum
Vessel Shortage Feared as Trade With Japan Grows
San Francisco reports a looming shortage of transpacific vessels due to rising US Japan trade. Mitsui Co manager Y Nagashima says Japan will become the world's largest buyer of cotton and raw materials. shipments from the empire rose from 370000 to 400000 bales this year. He notes coal scarcity on the Pacific Coast will prompt Japan to ship coal here, avoiding a coal famine this winter.
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San Francisco
United States
Japan
Y. Nagashima
Mitsu Co
Orient
Pacific
Chicago City of Night Enveloped by Rain and Smoke
Chicago experienced a nightlike forenoon as rain clouds darkened the sky and a smoky curtain hung over the city. Businesses paused where conditions hindered daytime work and the weather bureau predicted continued smoke and unsettled skies.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
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