Campaign of chicanery blocks water plant plan
A faction of Republicans aligned with the old water works company opposes a municipal water plant in a bid to influence the city election. Beardsley is accused of opposing the new plant, with editorials in the Review cited as proof of collusion. The piece denounces a $67.50 hydrant charge claim as false and notes March 18 as the election date.
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Water Works
Beardsley
James H. State
The
Old Water Company
Kent
Grand Stand Play by Republicans on Trust Prosecutions
The piece argues Republicans in Washington back Roosevelt while opposing Northern Securities suit. It claims anti trust prosecutions under a Republican administration are lacking and warns the public to demand truth through court verdicts. The author cautions that if no action is taken, voters may change party control in the next national election.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Knox
Northern Securities Company
Republican Party
Cuba
Congress
Elkhart
Old Water Company
What Constitutes A Gentleman
In a published interview Mrs. Astor argues a gentleman is defined by a kind heart and humanity, not just education. She rejects heavy social elitism, notes the lure of English circles, yet says no man is a true gentleman unless he has had a college education while stressing generosity and benevolence as essential traits.
Municipal Water Plant Push for Honest City Vote
A citizen committee backs a municipal water system and pledges fair action. The special election is framed as decisive, with parties urged to nominate council members who support the new plant and oppose old water company influence.
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Old Water Company
Illinois pushes to end convict labor contracts in state
An Anti-Convict Labor League committee reports Illinois contracts employ 250 Shoes 80 Brooms 150 Hammocks 800 Chairs 125 Knitting 300 Furniture 100 Hollow ware 200 Brick 325 and aims mandamus actions to null these deals. Wages average 50 cents a day. critics say convict products harm legitimate industry and deny free workers jobs.
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Illinois
Anti-Convict Labor League
State of
Poor Cuba in Congress Fight for Relief Demand
A historic critique argues that greed dominates policy from Cuban relief to local water rates. The writer accuses sugar interests and political self interest of blocking tariff help for Cuba while condemning broader societal greed in business and government.
Nerves Discovery Sparks Scientist Excitement
A wave of interest swept through scientists after a breakthrough on how nerves act. The find suggests new insights into nerve signaling and potential medical applications.
Democratic Party Weighs Free Silver And Campaign Planks
The piece notes speculation on resuscitating free silver in the coming campaign. It cites William Jennings Bryan's continued support and Senator David B Hill’s bimetallism talk, warning against reviving dead issues and urging focus on current concerns. It argues a silver plank may not fit prosperity and party unity.
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Democratic Party
Bryan
David B Hill
Manhattan
Boers Face Likely Loss of Independence Amid British Rule
Boer envoys Wessels and Wolmerans failed to win US support as President Roosevelt and Secretary Hayreject intervention. They were told US cannot stop England from purchasing supplies, though diplomats may urge peace. The Boers fought bravely but face probable incorporation as a British province and loss of national independence.
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Wessels
Wolmerans
Roosevelt
Hay
England
United States
Central American republics press for canal concession
The piece argues that Central American republics believe the United States is easy to shake down for money and are demanding high prices to grant a sea to sea canal through their land. It advises patience and suggests letting events unfold until sensible officials prevail.
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United States
Christendom
Dwede Sam
Prince Henry’s American Visit Ends With Promise of Book
The flying Dutchman prince nears the end of a rapid tour through the United States. He has seen heard and tasted much but cannot be fully recorded, having endured hospitality and rail travel that left him both praised and miserable. He will return to Germany and likely write a book about America.
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Prince Henry
United States
Germany
America
Wells Location Proposal for New Water Company
The Review questions locating wells in the marsh opposite the gas plant if satisfactory. It cites a superior flowing artesian well in Northern Indiana reaching about two hundred feet. It argues Eichart should receive water from natural reservoirs below clay layers and condemns the old company's unfiltered Christiana creek water as a typhoid risk to the city.
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New Water Company
Indiana
Eichart
Old Water Company
Christiana
Railroads and legislative favors form through pass repeal trends
The text argues that railroads influence lawmakers by passing anti pass laws repeal and defeating anti pass measures. It claims congress members and state legislators are tempted by railroad passes and telegraph franks and financially benefit with mileage payments for travel on lines they serve.
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South Carolina
Iowa
Congress
Controversial claim on Christiana Creek water supply
A statement warns that the Christiana Creek water supply to the city by the Old Water Company could be contaminated with typhoid germs. The prompt questions the sequence of such a calamity and its potential timing, noting the likelihood of a drastic public health crisis at any day.
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Christiana
Beithe
Water plan clash pits voters against old company
The Typhoid Germ reports Attorney State pushes a new water plant with a $25,000 brokers’ fee, while critics warn the old water works company funds its campaign to block the March 18 special election. Citizens form a committee to oversee the plan and ensure public funds serve public needs.
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Epic
James
State
Old Water Company
Teason
Old ‘Water Company
Walter. S. Hazelton
John C. Ross
G. W. Huntley
W. D. Hazelton
J D. Osborn
W. H. Mann
C. T. Greene
C. W.cross
Livy Chamberlain
Jacob Oberholtzer
CG. G. Conn
Attorney State
Wdter Company
Elkhart
Old Water Works Company
Special Water Works
Hikhart
Water Works
Elkhart Rumbles Over Water Works Contract
A 1892 letter argues the Elkhart Water Co contract may be voided. It notes annual city payouts exceed 12 000 dollars for hydrants, cites a possible 75 dollar per hydrant rate, and promotes a city owned plant to improve water quality and reduce typhoid risk.
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Elkhart
Ind
Truth
Elkhart Water Co
Frank B. Godfrey
Elkhart Water Company
Erj Advoca: TS Sa Sin ee Seer
A brief item notes ongoing proceedings involving TS Sa Sin and Seer AG AE. The readable text lists parties and indicates bureaucratic or legal activity without detailing outcomes or dates.
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Erjadvoca
No Politics in Municipal Election Presses Water Plant Stand
A dispatch urges voters to back a city water works project and elect a council pledged to the plan. It condemns a Beardsley mayoral candidacy backed by managers of the old water works company and accuses several Republicans of opposing the new plant for profit.
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A. Beardsley
Old Water Works Company
James H. State
Elliot Crull
Special Water Works
Ose
National Trusts Face Federal Control Movement Gains
The text argues for national legislation to regulate trusts and interstate corporations. It notes growing sentiment in favor of federal action and the insufficiency of local bans by states like Minnesota. The piece emphasizes interstate commerce and the need for uniform control.
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United States
Supreme Cell
Minnesota
Congressional entente shapes Cuban sugar policy clash
The piece argues Roosevelt must pressure sugar beet congressmen or Cuba will get no relief or tariff revision this session. Eastern protectionists fear tariff changes and back sugar beet interests while awaiting reciprocity with the Babcock bill, depicting a concerted trust strategy.
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Roosevelt
White House
Cuba
High Protection
Navy department snubs Pensacola survivor for commission
Joseph Hill, gunner of the training ship Pensacola and Maine survivor, was informed he passed the moral mental and physical tests but failed professional qualifications meaning his blood is not blue enough to be a commissioned officer in the navy.
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Navy Department
Washington
Joseph Hill
Pensacola
Maine
Navy
General Kitchener dispatches more war losses from Transvaal
General Kitchener has to send another telegram of regrets to the British War Office reporting heavy losses. The Boers killed three British officers and seventy two men, captured General Methuen and all British baggage. The Transvaal is a hard country to conquer, full of fast ditches for the Boers.
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Kitchener
British War Office
Methuen
Transvaal
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