Debs Speaks on Labor and Liberty in Wheeling
Eugene V. Debs addressed a Wednesday audience at the opera house on labor and liberty, arguing that machinery should serve workers and that wealth concentrates unjustly. He contrasted past craftsman life with modern industry, denounced child labor, praised miners, and recalled Lovejoy, Harrison, and Stowe in the fight against slavery. He traveled after the speech, leaving for Wheeling later that day.
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Eugene V. Debs
Opera House
Debs
Pan Handle
American Railway Union
Theo
Christ
Bethlehem
America
Illinois
Lovejoy
Harrison
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Mr. Debs
Mecca
Wheling
Courthouse Grounds Damaged by Fence Vandalism Suspects
Janitor Pigman spent Monday clearing and repairing the courthouse enclosures. That night a vandal pulled up a corner post and tore away fence wires, with several parties suspected of the depredations.
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Pigman
Hogan and McCabe Wed in Sacred Heart Ceremony
James Hogan and Miss Ella McCabe were married Tuesday morning at the Church of the Sacred Heart by Rev Father Ross. Only immediate family attended. The couple, well known in Cosiden, have moved into Mr Hogan's Fifth Street residence and are receiving numerous congratulations.
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James Hogan
Ella McCabe
Father Ross
Church of the Sacred Heart
4 Word to Wear Growers And Farmers F Commitne
Advice to growers on wool preparation for market. Do not wash sheep in muddy water as it stains wool. Avoid sisal twine. tie with smooth twine to keep wool clean and saleable. Dealers will favor clean wool, with notes about local go carts and sidemains at Roses.
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Wool Co
Plunderers On Park Target Homes In Recent Thefts
Park avenue residents report thefts by stealthy burglars who plunder refrigerators washing machines and food supplies. Victims include W A Mizer Jesse McBane and G F Schawweeker with parts and items stolen from porches and kitchens. Neighbors fear more break ins as criminals steal to feed breakfast shortages.
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Park Avenue
W. A. Mizer
Mr. Miser
Macchinery
Jesse McBane
G. F Schauweeker
Eward
Masim MS
Roscoe Alumni Plan 1900 Banquet After Commencement
Roscoe alumni association met at Miss Estella Carhart’s home on Wednesday to outline a banquet for the class of 1900. The event will be held at the town hall Friday evening after commencement, with Roses’ hosting six rooms filled with furniture and guests expected. J Waniley advertises choice white oats at 3 1/2 cents per bushel.
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Roscoe
Estella Carhart
Town Hall
J. Waniley
Local briefs from Iowa topics and vicinity
The Gray Hardware Co shipped a car of 20 horses to Cleveland. Anthony Lennon sent a car of 145 sheep to Jersey City. Joseph Clark bought the Kellalee property on Ninth street for 750. Rev. A. McLain to preach at Keere Presbyterian next Sunday. A Methodist Protestant college charter granted for West Lafayette. Masonry and street work advancing. Denman bridge progress. courthouse lawn improves. Southern rebuild near ready for freight. Mulligan block sidewalk being repaired. nid tree removed. new brick to be laid. street repairs ongoing. Stella Williams of Elyria will address Baptists in the morning. Dresden sheet Mill property transfer to J Willey McCaughey for 61000.
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Methodist Protestant College
West Lafayette
Resling
Mulligan
Main Street
Old landmark trees removed before Ricketts building
The trees in front of the Ricketts building were removed yesterday improving sidewalk appearance. The long standing trees had been planted many years ago and were considered old landmarks.
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Ricketts Building
New Orleans Faces Largest Sewer Plan Yet
A historic tour through New Orleans notes its status as a crescent port city with a 275,000 population, six rail lines, and the paradox of a city with no sewer system. The article details geography, bridges, landmarks, and a proposed massive sewer project to drain below river levels, with deep gutters, cleaners, and a long-term levee program shaping its future.
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National Editorial Association
New Orleans
United States
Mexico
Mississippi River
Crescent City
Union
New York
Mississippi Valley
U. S
Texas
Soutern Pacific
Iinois Central
Lousville & Nashville
Texas & Pacific
Southern
Queen & Crescent
America
New Orleans Engineering to Build Massive Sewage System
The city plans a gigantic pump-powered sewer system to lift waste to river level, costing about 20 million and funded by a state amendment for a special tax levy. The article notes damp soil prevents underground burial. cemeteries like Metairie feature vaults, mausoleums, and grand tombs, while New Orleans architecture showcases balconies and unique street names. The piece hints at Mardi Gras coverage to come.
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New Orleans
Metairie
Army of the Tennessee
Doyle
Albert Sidney Johnston
Grading Streets Work Delayed by Severe Weather
Crews began grading streets in the board of trade second addition but heavy weather last week slowed the operations. This morning several large trees in Streets were felled, and grading will resume at the earliest opportunity.
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Board of Trade Second Addition
Diphtheria Outbreak Brought Under Control In City
Hleaith Onier Foster succeeds in stamping out contagious disease in the city as weather settles. No cases reported for some time and those ill have recovered after the fall outbreak of diphtheria followed by scarlet fever and less serious contagious diseases.
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Hleaith Onier Foster
Excursions to Chicago for May Church Conference
Non transferable round trip tickets to Chicago sold May 1 2 7 14 and 21 for Methodist Episcopal church attendees with return by May 21. Also notes a large artistic monument in Miles cemetery Licking county by W E Ralls using Montello granite praised for fine lettering.
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Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference
Chicago
Jones
W. E. Ralls
Miles
Licking County
Montello
Horses Wanted for Southern Market in Newcomerstown
Advertisement by B F Suvin announces he will be in Newcomerstown at Norman's livery barn on Tuesday May 1 1900 to buy horses for the southern market. He seeks four year olds and up weighing 900 to 1600 pounds and fancy drivers, in good flesh, offering better prices for good stock. Do not hesitate to bring them in. Roses. 24-d3t-wit
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Newcomerstown
Norman’s
B.F. Suvin
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