Candler Letter Urges Southern Action on Race Education
The Indianapolis Journal highlights W A Candler of the South arguing that social equality is not skin deep but educational. He warns that if whites do not fund white colleges, Negroes may gain educational superiority, urging Georgia whites to support Mercer and Emory and to fund white schools rather than rail at Booker T. Washington.
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The Chicago Record-Herald on Democratic weakness after elections
The Chicago Record-Herald argues Democratic gains in Kentucky and Maryland are offset by losses elsewhere. It cites Republican strength in Iowa Ohio and Massachusetts and neo imperialism issues as causing Democratic decline. It calls for radical party reform and warns against compromise or third tickets.
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The True Measure of Thanksgiving and Political Outlook
A reflection on President Roosevelt’s Thanksgiving proclamation praising unity against anarchy and national prosperity. The article notes heightened public morality and duty, cites the 1901 outlook as strong, and discusses recent election trends favoring Republicans and Roosevelt across several states.
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St. Louis Republic
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Political Drift and 1904 Presidential Speculation
A collection of editorials and remarks from various papers discussing free trade reciprocity, possible 1904 presidential nominees like Admiral Schley, and the influence of figures such as Senator Hanna. The pieces comment on Roosevelt's hospitality, Tillman's controversial remarks, and postwar reconciliation views tied to former governor Jones.
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FACES FATE BOLDLY IN TWIST OF DAYTON MYSTERY
Dayton headlines center on Mary Belle Witwer who faces a grand jury after a police court hearing on arsenic poisoning of her sister Anna C. Pugh. Prosecutors allege multiple deaths linked to her, but witnesses say the evidence is circumstantial and the case hinges on stronger proof at trial.
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Middletown
William Stowe
Witwer
John Williams
John E. Wenz
Pugh case focus on Mrs. Witwer amid murder rumors
Franklin Betts reports on Mrs. Witwer amid a wave of speculation about the 14 mysterious murders. Police found potato remnants near a rat hole, but investigators see no solid link to her. The Dayton woman, noted for charity work, faces sensational public scrutiny as rumors swirl.
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American Aggression in European Markets Reported
London dispatch notes rising unease as American firms pursue European railways contracts and motor car exports. Birmingham and Manchester fear loss of markets amid signs of American competition in rail equipment, cars, and textiles. Bradford exports stall amid coronation stock worries and high insurance rates.
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The Quagga's Heels Quagga Pursued by Rajah in Arena
Cleve land Moffett recounts in St. Nicholas the moment Bonavita fired a blank to divert a tiger Rajah from a fleeing quagga. Rajah chased the beast into the arena as a keeper clambered up the iron sides amid the wild chase.
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Tiger Killed by a Quagga in Circus Race
A tiger named Rajah pursued a quagga around a circus arena. After five circuits, Rajah lunged but the quagga lashed out with a powerful kick, stunning the tiger and ending the chase. Bonavita fired no shots as the tiger was hauled away.
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Workingmen's Clubs Take Shape in Russia Under Official Control
The Russian press notes new workingmen clubs in Minsk and Nicolayeff with 400 members in Minsk under official supervision. Government policy appears to channel worker movements through officially controlled organizations, led by Nicolayeff’s club president who is also a local factory inspector. The system is said to have been devised by Moscow political police chief Zoubatoff.
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Not Necessarily Mr Upjohn Spoonamore seen around again
A brief Chicago Tribune line notes a recurring appearance by Spoonamore near the Upjohn household. It highlights a speaking contrast between a soft voice in women and a loud voice in men.
Ruth's Apology for the Rain Returns to Water the Garden
A light verse by J. T. McClellan pleads for rain to return from Spain. The speaker complains of a dry garden and brook, then asks the rain to forgive any offense and water the flowers again. The poem ends with affectionate pleas for rain to come back.
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Owls as Fighters in Field Tricks and Traps
An observer notes owls as bold creatures that manage killed prey over days and even raid muskrat traps. Reports claim an owl in a trap will fight fiercely and grip a handler with bone‑piercing claws.
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Fleas Draw Sniff From Tommy’s Mother Slur
A Chicago Tribune snippet shows Tommy’s mother denouncing the Swannigum boys as low and ignorant, asking what he gains by associating with them. Tommy replies simply that he gains fleas, wiping his nose.
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Wheels Fall Off Bi cycles and riding decline noted
The Indianapolis News comments that bicycles are fewer in number while riding itself declines. It contrasts fewer bikes with a dip in riders, signaling a broader drop in cycling activity.
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King of Vultures Jammergeyer Described in South American Habitat
The jammergeyer, a rarely documented vulture found mainly in South America’s mountains, feeds on carrion and occasionally attacks weak livestock and even humans. It possesses a long, hooked top beak and feeble talons, with flight unable to grasp heavy prey, and it shows neither bloodthirsty nor exclusively scavenging habits.
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How Seeds Travel Across Fields and Farms
The article explains seed dispersal by air water animals and humans. Seeds ride winds on filaments and wings, cling to wool and fur, pass through animal stomachs, or hitch rides on birds feathers and beaks. Water currents and tides spread seeds to distant islands, while people and mail systems enable garden and farm planting via mailed seed packets from firms in California growing hundreds of acres and dozens of varieties.
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Parrot Saves Boy From Pittsburg House Fire
In Pittsburg, a fire in Charles Katman’s home exposed a three year old boy Jacob to smoke after a closet blaze. The parrot atop a shelf screeched for Charlie, drawing a neighbor who rescued the boy and the bird before flames were extinguished. Batman will reward the parrot with a fine cage.
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Jealous Dog Ends Yorkshire Girl's Engagement
Miss Elizabeth Mayland of a Yorkshire family forfeits her engagement to a German officer after a Scotch collie mauls her face while she caresses a Spitz terrier. The attack ends her social prospects and she enters a nunnery.
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Business, Write to or Call Upoh Defiance Ohio
An item urges readers to contact Upoh in Defiance Ohio by mail or phone for business inquiries. The note states basic contact directions without additional details or context.
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