Carnegie Gifts and True Charity in Society
Evansville Republican argues against legend of endless philanthropy by Andrew Carnegie citing ten million university extension gift. It contends real charity uplifts through earned self reliance, places emphasis on moral improvement and distribution via capable associations, and critiques monuments in stone over lasting social impact.
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Andrew Carnegie
Mr Carnegie
Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
the Great Redeemer
Penny Postage Coming to the U S
The article notes progress toward one cent postage, citing postal reforms, rising receipts, and shrinking deficits. It highlights free delivery in 866 cities and 600 rural routes, serving over 36 million daily patrons, with focus on reducing second class abuses to push penny postage forward. Grand Rapids Herald.
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Grand Rapids Herald
Charity and the ethics of giving in public life
A discussion of charity as a social question, contrasting moral impulse with practical effectiveness. The piece notes how aid can become dependency and questions whether charity should be channeled by officials or government policy rather than personal action.
Woman seeks divorce over a meals only marriage
Colletta Patronella Roush sues for divorce in Cincinnati claiming her husband provided only 20 cents daily for meals consisting of wienerwurst bananas and bread. She weighed 125 pounds at marriage and dropped to 95 in three months, then left to live with a relative. The case prompts questions of desertion and financial neglect.
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Cincinnati
South Bend Tribune
Colletta Patronella Roush
Roush
Defense Of Christian Science Sparks Editorial Exchange
In a column headed A Defense For Christian Science Clarence A. Buskirk of Princeton Indiana replies to a Truth editorial critical of Christian Science He argues it is a religion and defends Eddy literature and healing allegations while Truth counters by outlining Buskirk's funding and motives.
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Clarence A. Buskirk
Princeton
Indiana
Buskirk
Truth
Ewing
Eddy
Mrs. Eddy
College of Education
Boston
Aso
Esquimo Diet Advice: Fat Helps Cold Dressed Workers
The Esquimo and lumbermen rely on fatty foods for warmth and nourishment. Experience shows that fatty foods aid those exposed to cold and physical strain, especially thin or ailing individuals.
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Esquimo
Debate on Christian Science and Politics Sparks Controversy
The letter writing discusses Christian Science, Dowieism, and other healing methods with critique of Mrs. Eddy and clerical healings. It attacks education as unnecessary for prayer and argues pay for prayers is sacrilege. It also covers anti anarchist bills, Chinese exclusion, labor prosperity, and immigration in a broad political context.
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Ewing
Dre
Jesus
Buskirk
Mr. Buskirk
One Source of Reform for Mind and Body
The passage argues that true improvement comes from a single source of reform. It contends that sound minds and bodies lead to success, while those who are unfit must accept hardship, and urges seeking strength from a higher power to reform individuals and combat vice and ignorance.
Commercial Trade Stance on Boer War and British Policy
The speaker argues that the U S should not limit sales to the British government over the Boer War. He says tariffs and policy should be neutral, noting the country is commercial and goods should be sold to buyers from all nations, whether for peace or war.
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England
Free soup houses endanger German workers find more jobs
A public statement argues that the United States no longer needs free soup houses after the 1890s panic. It claims ample opportunity and fat living for American wage earners, and asserts no import of cheap German labor is needed as German workers face hardship.
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Germany
Lawson Defends Cup Build Amid New York Hostility
Thomas Lawson claims New Yorkers oppose his Cup defense effort and accuse him of undermining the event. He asserts allies support his project despite criticism and calls for fair play.
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Thomas
Lawson
President’s speech boosts trust stock surge
The writer mocks the President’s message as inflating big trusts like water-filled stocks. It notes investors respond with rising prices, suggesting the speech has inflated confidence at least to some extent.
Coppy Silvers Faces Scrutiny Over Sheriff Bid
Critics say his bravado clashes with duty as he runs for sheriff and may lose public trust if he ignores gambling issues. Supporters urge faithful service and public accountability in the campaign.
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Coppy” Silvers
Mrs. Eddy’s faith, science used for bank profits criticized
The piece argues that Mary Baker Eddy first found Christian Science in childhood then claimed later to have discovered it, and now allegedly uses it to inscribe dollar marks in her bank account, casting doubt on her motives and the religion’s sanctity.
Democrats urged to choose working committees for campaigns
The Indianapolis Sentinel questions who should compose the committees for state and local campaigns. It debates whether Democrats loyal to the Chicago platform or those advocating progressive democracy should lead the efforts.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Chicago
Campaign to Save Cadet Football at West Point and Annapolis
Editor urges defeating a move to abolish football at the military academies. Cadets should have chance to train in kicking and lambasting each other before entering official life.
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West Point
Annapolis
Difference Between Mrs Eddy and Jesus in Religion
The statement contrasts Mrs Eddy with Jesus noting Jesus did not need his name read at services to perpetuate his faith. It frames Eddy as founder of a modernized religion and emphasizes public service practices as a measure of legitimacy.
Advocates Cite MHoar Bill on Lynching at Congress
Advocates in the South push for passage of the MHoar bill that seeks to treat lynching as murder. The proposal would confront mob violence by framing it as a federal criminal offense, prompting debate in Congress.
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Russia
Siberia
Hoar
South
Coppy Silvers’ Sheriff Ambition Faces Muted City Response
In a city-wide mood shift gamblers refuse to serve as jurors for Coppy Silvers who seeks the sheriff post. The town shows reluctance as the political move seems stalled amid unclear support and public disinterest.
Copper Trust Ruins Thomas W. Lawson With 15 Million Loss
Thomas W. Lawson endured a $15 million setback from his dealings in the copper trust. Yet he continues to carry the experience as a continuing burden.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Copper Trust
Newspaper men roast an objectionable citizen
Journalists rue the ease of roasting a controversial figure rather than confronting harsher outcomes as implied by the era.
Notice hints at gambling surge tied to silver claims
A terse public notice signals rising gambling activity centered on silver-related ventures rather than free silver. It notes concern over speculative stakes and calls for caution among investors while avoiding explicit names or dates.
Dr King's New Life Pills Claim Cure for Ill Wife
Winchester Indiana resident M. M. Austin credits Dr King's New Life Pills with curing his wife of a serious illness after doctors failed. The pills are promoted for stomach and liver troubles and constipation with sick headache. Available for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Elkhart Merchants to Bid on County Supplies
County commissioners meet in Goshen to let contracts for county infirmary supplies. Elkhart merchants reportedly plan to bid low to avoid concentrating awards at the county seat. They may also consider a petition calling an election to subsidy the planned electric line to Wawasee, signed by local business and property holders along the route.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Wawasee
Amalgamated Copper Stock Again Domains Market Movement
Amalgamated Copper led activity in New York trading with 237000 shares changing hands out of 725000. News reports, including a Lawson statement in Boston, caused volatile moves as Amalgamated’s price swung between 69 and 74 1/8 while officials denied sensational claims.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Amalgamated Copper Company
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
United Metals Selling Company
Daly
Amalgamated
Lawson
Rothschilds
Calumet and
Hecla Mining Company
Hecla
Rio Tintos
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised for War Wounds
Soldiers write of Bucklen's Arnica Salve easing scratches bruises cuts and sore feet from the last war. It also treats burns boils ulcers and skin eruptions and promises cure or no pay. Available for 25c at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
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Houseworth Bros
Grand Rapids Traction Firm Extends to St Joseph
Vice President W H Patterson of the Grand Rapids Kalamazoo and St Joseph Traction Company secured a franchise through Coloma Michigan. The plan is to extend the electric street railway from Holland to St Joseph and Benton Harbor with a through route to Chicago via steamer, offering a cheaper Grand Rapids to Chicago option by 1903.
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St. Joseph, Mich
W. H. Patterson
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Holland
St. Joseph
McKinley Day Set in Indiana Churches Form Circular
The third Sunday in January will be McKinley day across Indiana churches. W C Van Arsdel and Frank L Jones announced a circular letter to ministers Sunday school leaders and youth presidents urging cooperation to raise funds for the McKinley monument.
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MecKinley
Indiana
Laporte
Ind
W. C. van Arsdel
Frank L. Jones
Indiana Auxiliary Committee
Payne bill for Philippine tariff follows Dingley duty debate
The Payne bill addresses tariff measures for the Philippines amid the Dingley era debate on duties for island territories. Congressional discussion centers on trade policy and fiscal implications.
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Dingley
Isles
Washington
Brooklyn Man Arrested In Chicago Stamp Robbery
Charles Stokes of Brooklyn is named by inspectors as a gang member in the Chicago postoffice stamp and money theft. Agents seized stamps at his Monroe street home, including hundreds of one and two cent sheets, while seeking other suspects. He denies involvement and faces bail proceedings.
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New York
Stuart
Chicago
Secret Service
Ncs
Charles Stokes
Brooklyn
Stokes
Commissioner Shields
United States
Hen~kel
McAyiney
Shields
Ludlow Street
Stakes
Postoffice
Meyers
Swift
General Post Office
Washington
Fire at Three Oaks Millinery Store Destroys Three Shops
Fire discovered at 1 a.m. behind E. B. Cross millinery shop in Three Oaks Michigan engulfed three stores. Skeletons of the buildings remain as losses reach $50,000 with about half covered by insurance.
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Three Oaks
Mich
Oaks
E. B. Cross
Look Into Diseased Meat Investigation in Chicago
The grand jury is expected to shift from docket work to a meat sale investigation. Officials say Monday arrests at the stock yards reflect growing concern over diseased meat and government inspection findings.
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Chicago
Grand Jury
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