A Nigger in the Woodpile Critique of City Tax Plan
The Review faces criticism for its cautious stance on a proposed city tax collection plan. Allegations target Delos Weaver as collector, Edward Campbell as treasurer, and ties to the Indiana National Bank. Critics claim motives favor banking interests and political maneuvering by local bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delos Weaver
Edward Campbell
Weaver
Concord Township
Indiana National Bank
Boss Brown
Frank Cheney
How to Win Her and the Plight of Servants in Society
AQuaint essay traces the elusive servant girl as a social puzzle. Wilmette and Chicago Housewives led by Dr. Mary A. Seymour seek friendly courtship through culinary ploys. It argues platonic pies may outshine employer loyalty in the business world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette
Chicago Housewives’ Association
Mary A. Seymour
Elkhart
Elkhart Carriage & Harness Mfg. Co
Elkhart, Ind
Fragmentary Voice of Friendship in Chicago Tribune Text
An OCR fragment references friendship and roles of a hostess or servant figure in Chicago. The garbled lines mention a phrase about going further and a maid or tress theme, with attribution to the Chicago Tribune.
Debate on Higher Criticism Reflects Limits of Scholarship
A Chicago Methodist meeting sees Dr Holmes attack Dr Terry over Jonah and dating while higher criticism questions biblical authorship. The column notes the disagreement mirrors broader debates, urging humility in reconstruction of the past and recognizing limits of historical certainty.
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Methodist
Chicago
Holmes
Terry
Jonah
Mr. Pickwick
James
Renan
Israel
Egypt
Heyat
Joseph
Moses
Chicago Record-Herald
Stars and Stripes Lowered as Cuba Proclaims Independence
The Stars and Stripes will be lowered in Cuba next Tuesday morning, replaced by the lone star of the Cuban republic. Americans feel pride as U S intervention helps the Cuban people become citizens of an independent nation after years of struggle against Castilian rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States
Logansport
Elx Hart Election Outcome Seen as Rebuke to Brown
The Elx Hart result rebukes Ross Brown who dictated the Republican city ticket but failed to win election. The Review’s campaign coverage reportedly influenced the defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elxhart
Ross Brown
Brown
Holds Up A Congressman
Champ Clark recalls near collapse from campaign strain and credits three bottles of Electric Bitters for a full recovery. The ad asserts overworked men and run-down women gain health and vitality, offering the product at 50 cents with a guarantee from Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Missouri
Houseworth Bros
Colony Refuses Medical Aid Amid Smallpox Outbreak
Indianapolis reports a three month old child of Samuel Kemp in Southport died of smallpox without medical aid. Kemp, a Church of God member, leads a colony that refused medicine causing a quarantine. Dr Ridpath notes a second death from the disease and says enforcement is lacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
W. H. Ridpath
Samuel Kemp
Southport
Kemp
Church of God
Ridpath
Stubborn Cold or Bronchitis Treated by Scott's Emulsion
The notice claims Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil eases stubborn colds or bronchitis better than any medicine. Used persistently with sunlight exposure, it supposedly breaks up the cold and gives immediate throat relief, soothing and healing the throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Opposition to Cuban annexation and self rule
A speaker argues against annexing Cuba, saying the United States promised to let Cubans govern themselves. He supports fair trials for Cubans and warns only a few house members would accept governing Cuba as the Philippines and Puerto Rico are governed. He cautions against expanding U S possessions.
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United States
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Beveridge Skips New York Assembly Move Reflects Debate Warmth
Senator Beveridge did not attend the Presbyterian General Assembly in New York as expected and may travel later. The ongoing Philippines debate is very warm, and Beveridge’s role this week is expected to be prominent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
New York
Presbyterian General Assembly
Indiana politicians push for Indian Territory U.S. attorney
In Washington ex Speaker Littleton seeks the appointment of James H. Huckleberry as U S attorney for the northern district of Indian Territory. Beveridge endorses the candidate while Littleton also files for Indianapolis judge William F. Elliott. The outcome hinges on Senator Fairbanks and local rivals Tillett and Hawkings. The Third district GOP convention is set for New Albany on June 3 with Zenor likely renominated.
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Washington
Littleton
James H. Huckleberry
United States
Indian Territory
Huckleberry
Vernon
Ind
Indiana Territory
Atorney
Beveridge
William F. Elliott
Indianapolis
United States District Court
Indiana
Fairbanks
R. O. Hawkings
Tillett
Democratic State Committee
New Albany
Zenor
Corrydon
Packer Trust Blocked by Federal Court in Chicago
Judge Peter S. Grosscup granted a temporary injunction restraining the packers from further operation under alleged illegal agreements in restraint of trade and commerce. United States officials argued for the measure and John Miller, their counsel, consented to the order while signaling a full hearing to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Peter S. Grosscup
John
Fraterville Mine Disaster Toll Reaches 184 Dead
Knoxville reports the Fraterville mine disaster at Coal Creek with 184 confirmed dead and only eighty two bodies recovered. Relief teams describe extreme conditions and no hope of survivors. Ernest McDonald escaped alive but severely injured and likely to die.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Fraterville
Coal Creek
Ernest McDonald
Democratic State Convention Rail Fare Reduced for Indianapolis Trip
Secretary Reiley reports railroads grant a half rate fare to Indianapolis for all state convention travelers. Tickets valid June 5 return. sale days include the reduction day and the next. One round trip fare covers all delegates and visitors. Decorations lead by Timothy Griffin. Grand Hall prepared. committees near full attendance. Plans for the campaign to be discussed with late action anticipated after the convention.
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Reiley
Democratic State Committee
Indianapolis
O’brien
Timothy Griffin
Riley
Fire at Westminster Incandescent Works Causes Panic
Fire at the Walsbach incandescent electric works in Westminster caused $500,000 damage. About one thousand employees, mostly women, were at their posts when alarms sounded, triggering a small panic but no injuries. Underground traffic was briefly halted.
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London
Walsbach
Westminster
Undergound
Almond Brick or Always Young a Facial Oil Claim
An advertisement promotes Almond Brick or Always Young a Combination of Vegetable Oils as a scientifically composed solid oil facial product. It claims to cleanse better than soap and water, suit the cuticle, remove wrinkles, slow aging, and become the preferred toilet article for refined complexions sold at Eaton's.
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Eaton’s Bem
New Life Pills Promise Digestion and Wellness
What Thin Folks Need. The ad claims Dr King's New Life Pills aid digestion and assimilation, tone digestive organs, expel poisons, enrich blood, improve appetite, and build healthy flesh. Only 25c at Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Houseworth Sros
Indian ex-chief Tabasco killed on Mescalero reservation
Word from Mescalero Apache reservation in Otero county reports ex-chief Tabasco killed by two men named Machete and Jack Tortier. Authorities describe the incident as an on-reservation death with no further details available.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Otero County
Tabasco
Machete
Jack Tortier
Riot in Jerusalem at Armenian Church Injures Many
A serious riot erupted at the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem when a Greek trespassed into the Armenian sanctuary. Many persons were injured in the disturbance between Greek and Armenian worshippers.
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Jerusalem
Church of the Resurrection
Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption
The ad touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a cure for throat and lung diseases. It claims to cut phlegm and mucus, vitalize blood, and heal inflamed throats and lungs with hard cords and stubborn coughs yielding quickly. Guaranteed bottles priced 60 cents and one dollar, trial bottles free through Houseworth Bros.
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Dr. King
T Houseworth Bros
Tobacco Warehouse Burns in Meayfield Kentucky
The tobacco warehouse of Ligon, Allen & Co. burned in Mayfield, destroying about 1,000 hogsheads of tobacco. The total loss is estimated between 75,000 and 100,000 dollars with only partial insurance on the tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meayfield
Ligon, Allen & Co
Call to Union Veterans for October Reunion and Encampment
A call has been issued for the annual Union Veterans Reunion and encampment in Washington to be held in October. The event will run simultaneously with the Grand Army of the Republic encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Union Veterans’ Union
Grand Army of the Republic
Grocer Killed in Webb City Over Infatuation Claim
May 21 in Webb City Missouri H W Mayes a grocer was shot and instantly killed by W H Wagner Wagner said Mayes had become infatuated with his wife and annoyed her. Witnesses report the shooting as a fatal incident in a domestic dispute.
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Webb City
H. W. Mayes
W. H. Wagner
Wagner
Mayes
American Bible Society reports vast distribution in 86th annual fold
New York May 21 The American Bible Society released its eighty sixth annual report noting distribution of 80 600 English copies and 10 000 Spanish copies of President Roosevelt address on the Bible in the period.
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American - Bible ‘Society
New York
American -Bible ‘Society
Roose
Welt
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Righd
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H. H. Jones
Carlyle
Bees
the Great Onward
Benzetta
Pearl
Frank Agan
Laura
Prelude
Norval
Electioneer
Gussett
Madrid
Geo. Wilkes
Millie
R. C. Barney
Surrey
Elkhart Food Company
South Main ST. Elkhart, Ind
Elkhart County
Delos
N. Weavers
Lexington Avenue
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