A Three Cent Fare Editorial From The Chicago Chronicle
The Chicago Chronicle argues public gains from streetcar monopolies are unmet and urges a 3 cent fare. It notes Chicago City Railway profits of about 15 to 25 percent and warns aldermen seek favors. future reform may curb abuses as grants expire. Public pressure is urged to cut fares to three cents.
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New Congress Emerges As Record Breaks In Capital
The new session opens with a striking mix of long-time figures missing and a surge of younger members. Many lawmakers were not initially expected to win nomination or election, and their presence reshapes the body. The GOP majority appears to stall action by intruding into diplomatic and foreign affairs.
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Reed on restoring business confidence seeks careful legislation
Speaker Reed urges the Republican caucus to avoid risky, crude laws and focus on improving business. He argues for waiting for mature plans and assigns priority to stabilizing the economy, describing his own leadership as capable of sensing a quorum when needed.
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Ring with a history and other short notes
King Christian receives a ring linked to Alexander II and the Russian imperial line. A Huntington deputy sheriff serves four summonses on a five week old infant named Roy E. Yoos in a deed annulment case. Thurman read French novels in Congress and the Supreme Court justices are noted for the hobby. A Milan court reports a young woman sues a stranger for kissing her in the street. the judge acquits the man on grounds of irresistible temptation.
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Harmer Leads Race as Father of the House Talk Rises
A veteran field shapes the Fifty fourth Congress with Harmer of Philadelphia cited as a leading candidate for father of the house based on 22 years of continuous service. Culberson and Cannon also long-serving figures figure in the discussion, while Grow and Reed are noted for deep legislative roots and potential leadership roles. The piece traces party rotations and Civil Service protections affecting future House dynamics.
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Washington and La Fayette unveiled in Paris statue group
In Paris the unveiling of Bartholdi’s bronze Washington and La Fayette statue, a gift from Joseph Pulitzer to Paris, drew a notable crowd including US and French officials. The memorial sits at Place des Etats Unis with a 25 foot high composition and flags, while speeches lauded Franco-American friendship. Cuban battles report further unrest with Spanish forces defeating Cuban fighters in multiple engagements and Oliver’s forces pursuing Gomez.
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Rushed Ride and Char tered Tug Boat Escape
Disjointed OCR reads of a dramatic chase involving Mr Hayne and his valet who sped in a specially chartered tug boat within hours of a purchase. The fragment hints at a romance theme and a warning against quick cash negotiations under pressure.
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Witness to Erzurum Massacre Reports Armenian Slaughter
W L Sachtleben, sent to Asia Minor to find Frank Lenz, writes home four days after the Erzurum massacre. He witnessed the attack from the English consul’s roof as 500 Armenians were killed in two hours. He counted 460 dead Armenians the next day and plans to return to America due to threats over Lenz's murder.
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American admiral seeks visit to sultan denied at Smyrna
From Constantinople a report states the American admiral at Smyrna asked for permission to bring an ironclad to visit the Sultan but was refused. Orders directing the gunboat Dryad to Constantinople were countermanded by Sir Philip Currie under his government, leaving the issue unresolved.
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Best Route to State Capital via L E W Ry Muncie Big Four
New time card in effect Oct 20 allows Fort Wayne to Indianapolis travel 7 10 a m to 11 28 p m. Return from Indianapolis 6 25 p m to Fort Wayne 10 20 p m. Enables visitors to do half a day’s business at the state capital.
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Blood Poison and Urinary Ailments Treatment Report
A catalog of ailments including syphilis gonorrhoea gleet stricture varicocele hydrocele nocturnal emissions memory impairment weak back impotence and urinal diseases such as Bright's disease diabetes. The text notes successful treatments for frequent urination with blood in urine and mucous.
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