The People’s Choice and Labor Fares Debate
The Union Workman defends a 3-cent street car fare and cites interviews with leading labor figures across unions. It argues the 10 cent daily burden on workers is unjust and supports labor’s stance for fare reduction. The item also notes banking, Madrid, Weyler, and local political commentary, with sharp social critique of the Journal’s understanding of Fort Wayne workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LABOR
Union Workman
Chicago Chronicle
Typographical Union
Building Trades’ Council
International Association of Machinists
State Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Train Wreck Near Zanesville Leaves One Dead
A Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley passenger train derailed near Zanesville due to a broken engine flange and open switch. One official death is reported, with multiple injuries including a baggageman, engineer, agents, brakemen, and several passengers from Zanesville and Roseville.
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Zanesville
Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railroad
Thomas Fisher
Trunway
Captain Bell
Morrow
William Atkinson
Roseville
Joseph Porter
Isaac Jones
G. L. Sprigley
Frank Tanner
David Lenhart
Bomb from space shocks Bpain with panic in capital
Feb 11 report describes a bright sunlit day and a loud explosion that sparked panic across the city. A white cloud bordered with red moved across the sky, leaving white dust as people fled factories and schools. Seventeen injured in one tobacco factory as stairs collapsed during a hurried evacuation amid fears of a bomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannid
Gorman to Withdraw From National Politics for Maryland Return
Senator A P Gorman says he will not attend the national Democratic convention or serve on its committees. He will resign from the national committee and decline re election to focus on restoring Maryland to its proper place among Democratic states. He hints future national interest may return after Maryland’s rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Gorman
Washington Monument
Washington Post
A Michigan Healer Draws Crowds in Saginaw
James Burke of Saginaw Michigan the divine healer draws large crowds at the Second Baptist church where he now sets up as headquarters after leaving his boarding house room. Testimonies say patients improve after a single treatment including a woman with dropsy a man with neuralgia and a woman with poor eye sight all reportedly cured or greatly helped by Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burke
Saginaw
Mich
Burke
Second Baptist Church
William Perry
Abe
William H. Lockyear
Elizabeth Jerome
Oculista
Chicago Tribune
Fitzsimmons and Corbett World Championship Fight
Reprinted from The Free Press Bangkok Dec 6 describes the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout for the world championship in America. It claims Fitzsimmons won in the ninety fourth round after a protracted, stubborn contest, noting foreign reaction and betting doubts for backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Bangkok
Siam
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
America
Boxing and boxing opinions from the sports page
The Amateur Athletic union national boxing championships will be held in Philadelphia in March. Myron E. McHenry signs a five year contract to race in Russia. John M. Ward denies seeking a western league franchise and cites possible National league options. Parson Davies challenges to Choynski Creedon bout during Derby week at 164 pounds with a $2,500 purse from the National Sporting club.
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Amateur Athletic Union
Philadelphia
Myron E. McHenry
Imperial Stud
Russia
Torive
John M. Ward
Freedman
New York
Ward
National Board
Parson Davies
el Paso
London
Joe Choynski
Dan Creedon
National Sporting Club
Police
Creedon
Choynski
Best Route to the State Capital via L E W Ry Muncie and Big Four
With the new time card in effect Oct 20 leaving Fort Wayne at 7 10 a m arriving at Indianapolis at 11 28 a m and returning leave Indianapolis at arrive at Fort Wayne at 10 20
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State Capital
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Fort Wade
Public debt growth cited as bond sale a sign of good times
Washington reports bond sales at 111 to 112 with premiums lowering government interest to about 3.3 percent. Treasury officials note debt rises toward 1.8 billion while cash in treasury grows, and Postmaster General Wilson uses silver certificates to illustrate currency and credit strength.
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Wilson
Washington
Treasury Department
Cleveland
Treasury
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Stewart Syndicate
Morgan
Stewart
Eckals
Huntington
Uncle Sam
Ssle
Europe
Walter Wellman
An Impossibility for Wife as Silent Partner
A lawyer argues that it is not feasible to make a wife a silent partner in a business. The remark appears in Brooklyn Life reflecting on marital and business roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
A Tour to Mexico by Queen and Crescent Route
An escorted tour through Mexico in a superb special train of Pullman fully equipped dining sleeping and observation cars leaves Cincinnati Monday February 24 via Queen and Crescent route. Illustrated itinerary writer Rinearson guides cities.
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Mexico
Cincinnati
Queen & Crescent
Fashion Indications Point to Simpler Sleeve Styles
A fashion note suggests a shift toward plain makes and smaller sleeves with tight bodices and reduced trimmings. Rich fabrics may give way to simple styles with Marie Antoinette fichus seen on summer gowns, while two girls’ outfits show moss green and mordore velveteen gowns with velvet trims and embroidered bodices.
New Instant Color Photography Promises Color from Three Films
Brandenburg physician Dr Selle unveils an instantaneous colored photography device claimed to reproduce colors from red blue and yellow films within a camera range. The system hides its methods, but experts praise the vivid specimens of roses peacocks and tropical butterflies shown.
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Roentgen
Brandenburg
Selle
Dr. Selle
Fréie Photographische Vereinigung
Berlin
Dratch
New York Journal
Crosby plan marks danger points along coastlines
Colonel John Schuyler Crosby proposes a bold system to paint large white Roman numerals on life saving stations and houses of refuge. The conspicuous signs would be visible from the sea to identify dangerous shorelines along oceans gulfs and lakes, aiding navigation for seafaring vessels and crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lighthouse Board
Hydrographic Service
John Schuyler Crosby
New York
Ocean
Gulf and Lake Coast Line
Record of Various Diseases and Treatments Mentioned
A historical listing enumerates ailments including blood poison syphilis gonorrhoea stricture varicocele hydrocele loss of manhood and urinary and reproductive disorders. It notes successful treatment for frequent urinary urgency with blood and mucus in urine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
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Nena
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James M. Robinson
Madrid
Spain
Weyler
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Tar Journal
J. M. Barrett
Consolidated Street Car Company
Pearl Bryan
Space
Bpain
A. P. Gorman
Michigan
Fitzsimmons and Corbett
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J. Haverly
Billiard Hall
Evening Post
Post
C. B. Fitch
East Berry Street
E. Berry St
District Telegraph Office
Louis F. Cardes
Pixley-Long Block
East Wayne Street
Aldine Restaurant
E. Berry Street
Hboarders
Cass Streeet
Care Home
W. Washington St
G. W. Williams Street
C. H. Evening Post
Van
Hosiler
John E. Thompson
Noble
Clinton Street
Hox
Romy & Bobilya
Normandy
F. J. Curtice
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Oeast
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