Rooseveltuses the issues and the law in Chicago
A Chicago Tribune excerpt discusses a clergy sermon nominating Theodore Roosevelt for the presidency and praising his enforcement of sumptuary laws. It argues Roosevelt could repeal unpopular laws via local power and home rule, while warning his party would be damaged at the next election. The piece cites political satire and notes budget cuts and reforms under Democratic rule, plus New Jersey and Indiana political commentary.
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Roosevelt
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
New York
The
Tribune
Rosevelt
Tammany
Errl Jones
Fragmentary Note on 1988 NES and Congressmen
A fragmentary message hints at a 1988 NES event or topic and mentions members of Congress. The text is unclear but suggests interest in political or legislative matters and a possible focus on a notable issue or fixation. No concrete names, dates, or locations are discernible from the readable fragments.
Candidates for Congress On Democratic Ticket Start
Fort Wayne papers announce early candidates for congress on the Democratic ticket amid a recent cold wave affecting democracy from several directions.
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Auburn
Gouriér
Fort Wayne
Democracy
Winter Resort Excursions On Sale Via Pennsylvania Lines
Low rate tickets now on sale with variable routes and ample return limit. For details, visit the nearest Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent. In Fort Wayne, the agent is J. E. Ross, available Wednesday through Saturday.
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Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
J. E. Ross
Glasgow tramways offer model for city control
A noted statistician notes in the North American Review that Glasgow built and runs its tramways by city action. The city financed the line, leased to a private firm, then reclaimed control after a profitable lease, with low fares and strong upkeep provisions. Chicago’s recent street conflicts and street grabs by private interests are criticized as a public nuisance.
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Chicago
Great Britain
Glasgow
Albert Shaw
Chicago Railway
Northern Pacific
Yerkes
West Fortieth Street
Gladys Wallis Stars in A Modernized Cricket at Ma sonic Temple
Cultured playgoers await Miss Gladys Wallis in a revised The Cricket presented at the Ma sonic Temple Friday night. Wallis, famed for leading soubrette roles, embodies Fanchon with a magnetic personality and a warmer, more modern rural maiden. Frederick Paulding leads a strong company as seating is sold by Meyer and Bro at 80 Calhoun Street.
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Gladys Wallis
Miss Wallis
W. H Crane
Fanchon
Frederick Paulding
Meyer & Bro
Hatters
Calhoun Street
Youthful Criminal Jennie Metcalf Sentenced in Boston
Jennie Metcalf aged 15 was committed to two years imprisonment as a United States prisoner from Oklahoma. She was convicted of horse stealing and labeled an incorrigible criminal, guilty of many crimes, in Boston on November 12.
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Boston
Jennie Metcalf
United States
Oklahoma
Horrible Crime of Schoolboys in Grenada Fire Kills 31
A schoolhouse in Grenada West Indies burned with 150 children inside. Thirty-one bodies found including the teacher. Incendiary suspicion points to two boys punished by the teacher. Officials report the fire as likely arson amid ongoing investigations.
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San Antonio
Tex
Grenada
West Indies
Courageous Dog Bacchus Rescues Rider From Rampaging Horse
A New York policeman-like dog named Bacchus bravely intervened when a horse attached to a hack in Paris ran wild. He leapt at the horse, gripped its head, and held on through repeated attempts, stopping the animal near Place de la Bastille. The Society for the Protection of Animals awarded him a collar of honor after police reports confirmed similar rescues.
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Mals
Ani
New “York
Rua de Lyon
Paris
Bacchus
Place de la Bastille
Police
M. Biron
Society For the Protection of Animals
Magnificent Standard Oil Palaces on Long Island Sound
The article describes Standard Oil millionaires building grand residences on Long Island Sound. It details Flagler’s estate near Larches with a private dock, steam yacht, and schooner. Starbuck’s yacht bound for New York. a Rockefeller relative in Greenwich with racing yachts. and another Rockefeller commuting from the Hudson. It contrasts luxurious living with use of offices and boats. It also cites Sir Monier Monier-Williams on Buddhism population estimates, noting Christians dominate world adherents and listing major religions.
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Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Flagler
Flagler
Larches
Mr. Flagier
New York
Rockefellers
Greenwich
Monier Monier-Williams
Oxford
M. Monier-Williams
China
Japan
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Tuer
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F. T. Roots
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Hammond
Charles T. Doxey
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Jucket House
Pall Mall Gazette
Pacific
Ocean
sThis
Money
California
Florida
Milwaukee Wisconsin
Germany
Boston Post
Republican Party
Utah
Republicans
A. Mormon
Instructio i
Duxrance
Colo
Joseph Smith
Stanley Day
David Day
Dolores
Roc-H-Now
Kaights of Labor
Washington
K. of I
Sacramento
Alva Udell
Los Angeles
Charles Stewart
Stewart
Udell
Southern Homeopathic Association
St. Louis
Planters’ Hotel
Homeopathic School of Medicine
Newcastle-On-Ty ¥Ne
Mindel
Christiansen
Deliberate Muller
Knoxville
Tenn
Cosby
Newport
George'Dennis
Wm. Meyer & Bro
Calhoun
Phillip Graf
Lafayette Street
Calhoun ST
Manchester
George W. Pepper
Cleveland
Ireland
Shamrock Literary Club
Youhey
Standard Oil Palaces
Long Island Sound
Religions of the World
Standard Medical and Surgical Institute
N. R. Wenger
Aiser
Bohemian
Telephone
Calhoun and
Wayne Streets
Geo. C. Siemen, M. D
WM. Turner
Cor
Hanna and
DeWald Streets
Temple Theatre
Gladys. Wallis
Fred
Mick Paulding
Clay McGreen
Maumee Avenue
E. L. Craw
Seas
Centlivre
Evening Post
East Berry Street
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