Taxation issue in Ohio rally targets Kilbourne records
The piece denounces Ohio taxation controversy around railroads and James Kilbourne. It claims Kilbourne’s company showed negligible cash in 1900 and 1901 tax returns, accusing the Democratic platform of fraud to seize state offices and push McKinley era policies.
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Ohio
Commonwealth
James Kilbourne
Kilbourne
Mr. Kilbourne
Tom Johnson
Columbus Board of Equalization
Kilbourne & Jacobs Company
State of
Johnson
United States
Congress
McKinley
Roosevelt backs Foraker for senate seat in Ohio
President Roosevelt praises Senator Foraker and urges return to the Senate. Ohio plans to elect a Republican legislature this fall, signaling party continuity and support for Foraker’s reelection.
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Roosevelt
Foraker
Senate
Ohio
Carl Nippert Endorsed as Respected Cincinnati Figure
Hon Carl Nippert republican candidate for lieutenant governor is described as a substantial Cincinnati citizen with wide respect among townsmen regardless of politics.
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Carl Nippert
Cincinnati
Forcing Tariff Issue in Ohio Amid 1902 Political Crossroads
A partisan commentary argues that Democratic calls for free trade threaten national prosperity by risking a new tariff agitation. It credits Republican protectionism under McKinley for industrial growth and warns that a Democratic victory in Ohio could trigger widespread factory curtailment and job losses, urging continued GOP support.
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Democratic Party
Democrats
Ohio
Congress
McKinley
William McKinley
Republican
United Democracy
Humor of a Barber Shop Decked With Patents on Cups
A Broad Street barber shop uses decorated mugs to identify regulars by their trades. The proprietor omits names, placing designs such as false teeth for a dentist and a paste pot for an editor on cups. A box of cigars marks a tobacconist while a lyre labels a lawyer. about 50 cups feature these occupational designs.
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Broad Street
Philadelphia Record
Ohio Republicans praised for financial stability and progress
The state of Ohio has been under Republican administration for ten years and advanced to a strong financial basis. Governor Nash and current officials are credited with progress and should be reelected by decisive majorities to continue the good work.
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Ohio
Nash
Ohio Republicans Warn Against Democratic Gerrymander Plan
The speaker argues that a Democratic legislature would gerrymander Ohio to create a congressional majority and deny Republicans control in November elections. He warns the party cannot afford such a shift and urges vigilance against demographic manipulation.
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Ohio
Farmers Prosperous As Prices Stay High Across Farms
A Toledo Blade analysis argues farming profits stem from weather, strong crops, and broad economic growth since 1897. It cites farmer savings, high prices for corn wheat and potatoes, and widespread employment boosting demand for food. The piece urges Ohio voters to back the Republican ticket endorsing McKinley and Roosevelt policies.
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Toledo Weekly Blade
West
Wisconsin
Compmn
Ohio
McKinley
Roosevelt
Ohio Republicans Press for Roosevelt Indorsement and Foraker Return
The Ohio Republican platform urges support for the Roosevelt administration and McKinley era policies, endorses Senator Foraker for a second term, and calls on voters to back Gov. Nash and state reforms. It praises tariff, navy, and anti monopoly measures, defends Cuban and Philippine policy, and reinforces tax and public-works aims.
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McKinley
Senator Foraker
Senate
Republican Party
McKinley-Roosevelt
Ohio
Columbus
Phiadelphia
Reme
United States
American Isthmus
Congress
Spain
Supreme Court
China
Peking
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
George K. Nash
General Assembly
Joseph B. Foraker
Marcus A. Ilanna
House of Representatives
Foraker
United States Senate
Styles of the season in hats belts and lace details
Hints on current fashion emphasize black velvet ribbons in millinery, pale broadcloth or venetian for suits, gray suede belts with French gray buckles, and open-faced silver watches. Lace stockings pair with printed designs, silk laces in varied colors, and bold feather accents like peacocks and coque are fashionable esteems.
The Power of Work Over Wishful Thinking
A poem arguing that wishing without effort leads to failure while persistent work creates luck. It contrasts idle wishing with determined action, asserting that success comes from effort, not chance, and cites the idea that those deemed lucky acknowledge hard work as the true driver of achievement.
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Eben E. Rexford
Union Signal
Humming Bird Nests and Habits Described by Hales
In St Nicholas Henry Hales details ruby throated hummingbird nests built on branches with white vegetable down and lichens. Nests tucked in surprising spots along public roads while weaned young feed on nectar and insects from parent birds.
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St. Nicholas
Henry Hales
Siphoning Bottle Trick For Boys To Try
An easy science trick uses a wine bottle cork two straws and a tumbler. Water moves through a siphon as the long straw empties the bottle while water from the tumbler rises through the short straw, emptying the glass without changing the bottle’s water amount.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Can't Fool Bobby Riddle Ends with Simple Sum
A playful exchange where a teacher tests Bobby on arithmetic. Bobby insists that five plus five equals ten, while he initially argues eleven or twelve-ninethirteen before affirming ten. The line ends with the phrase Golden Days.
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Bobby
Poor Uncle Ill as Peter Roxsum Faces Death
A note from the Catholic Standard quotes Newitt refusing help to an ailing uncle named Peter Roxsum, describing the family member as gravely ill and near death.
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Boroughs
Peter Roxsum
Newitt
ten year old Syracuse boy trains rooster to harness
Ten year old Fred Perry of Syracuse New York owns a trained rooster harnessed for driving. The bird, trained by Lucille Seaver of Turin, is kept in a box stall at Fred’s home and performs tricks while he drives it along the street, stopping for trolley cars.
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Fred Perry
Syracuse
N. Y
Fred
Turin
Lewis County
Lucille Seaver
Mr. Perry
Pair of Shrewd Foxes Display Clever Escape Tactics
A Dakota farm story describes two red foxes defending their den from a dog. The parents take turns luring the intruder away while remaining vigilant, keeping their four kits safe. The narrative highlights their bravery, strategy, and teamwork as they outmaneuver the pursuing hound.
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Dakota
Ina
Reynard
Bear hauled in alive on Cody ranch ledge
John W. Chapman famed bear hunter roped a large black bear on a rock ledge near Cody after banker John P. Allison requested a live specimen. Chapman rode to the Chapman ranch with the exhausted animal where stag hounds dispatched the bear.
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John W. Chapman
Pat O'Hara Creek
Big Horn Basin
John P. Allison
Des Moines
Cody
Wye
Allison
Chapman Ranch
Chapman
Brain
The Largest Inland Sea Size Question
The largest inland body is the Medi terranean covering 977000 square miles, more than three times Texas, highlighting vast geographic scale of ancient seas.
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Mediterranean
Texas
Dear Mrs Pinkham Health Testimonial from Laura Howard
Laura Howard of Chicago shares how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash restored her health after a year of pains swelling dizziness and insomnia. She urges others to seek the remedy and notes a forfeit if the testimonial is not genuine.
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Laura Howard
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Laura How
Newberry Ave
Peppermint Flavor Dominates Medicines Says Drug Clerk
A drug clerk notes peppermint as the current pale flavor in prescriptions and predicts it will shift quickly to another scent. He recalls past fads like cinnamon and lavender, and cites sweet pea as a teaching moment about taste versus smell in medicines.
Woman Interview With President Tyler Stirs 1840s Folklore
The tale notes Ann Royall of Paul Pry won an interview with President Tyler during the Potomac swim. Royall blocked the chief magistrate by the riverbank until he spoke, a scene cited by the Ladies' Home Journal as a defining anecdote from his era.
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Tyler
Ann Royal
Paul Pry
Potomac
Ann Royall
Ladies’ Home Journal
Chrysanthemums Rule Hair Styles On Gridiron Fields
In a Baltimore era note, chrysanthemums and the chrysanthemum hair style gain equal popularity among players and fans seen on football fields. The fashion trend mirrors the era’s flair and crowd enthusiasm.
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Baltimore
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