Political ramblings mix with Twain and reform talk in weekly issue
A chaotic collection of 1800 era notes covers Bryan and McKinley politics with attempts to gauge New York voting mood, labor strikes, and a New Jersey court ruling. It mentions Elias Howe, Marie Haines, Hanna and Reed, plus reflections on Mark Twain returning to public life and David Starr Jordan outlining four political enemies: aristocracy, militarism, slavery, and imperialism.
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David Starr Jordan
Branford University
Winn
Schiller
Handa
Poll shows Democrats gain despite Republican slate
A New York newspaper poll of 357 districts expresses optimism for Democratic gains in key states. It predicts Democratic strength in Illinois and Indiana, with potential gains in Pennsylvania, Kansas, North Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin, while criticizing Republican trusts and monopoly power. The piece links Roosevelt’s policies with anti trust enforcement and calls for a Democratic victory to curb monopolies and enact strong laws.
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New York
Kansas City
Timues
New York Démocratc
Foy
Pennsylvania
Kansas
North Carolina
Texas
Borgo
Linois
Tndiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Genevessi'nat Distrieta Avaz
Babcock
Hanne
Chicago
Bahraule
Roosevelt
Leyte
Baltimore Sun
York
Albany
New York City
Dev Yn
Platt
Odell
Mate
Housyyuli
Bryan
Congress
Asia Democratic Congress
Warning of election frauds alarm Philadelphia voters
The Philadelphia Record warns of rampant election frauds by poll trust networks aiming to rig forthcoming elections. It cites organized promotion of padded assessor lists and fears widespread manipulation unless citizens and honest government officials stay vigilant. President Schurman of Cornell criticizes current policies and constitutional tensions around treaties highlighted in a Tong? Tuesday speech.
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Philadelphia
Jeniers
Hanna and Thy Strike and Hanna’s coal tie
A long critique argues Marcus A Hanna is implicated in settling the coal strike, noting his influence with the coal trust and the political danger of a settlement ahead of the election. It recalls Perry Heath’s claims and questions whether Hanna’s actions serve party interests or public justice, while discussing army medical needs and Fort Wayne demonstrations affecting Indiana politics.
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Perry Heath
Marcus A. Hanna
Haumv
Coal Trust
Politioa
Havin
Hanna
Swenn
Wunth
Ayann
Teria
Presidential predictions from partisan election tables
A garbled early 20th century note outlines conflicting forecasts on McKinley and Irgan victories. It cites Democratic and Republican sources predicting wide margins, though the text is largely damaged andunclear.
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McKinley
Republicas
Lso
Irgan
Democratic National Committee
Damocrylic Authority
New York Herald's Presidential Vote Outlook and State Doubt
The Herald shows McKissack McKinley ahead with 288 electoral votes while casting doubt on several states Connecticut Tillingis Indiana Maryland South Dakota West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming as less certain. It lists votes by state and notes Democrats must win Maryland Delaware New Jersey New York, arguing Bryan could win without New York but with it Jim would command a sweeping popular and electoral majority.
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New York Herald
McKissey
Bryan
Herald
Connecticut
Tllingis
Indiana
Maryland
South Dakota
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Jess
Truso
Kentucky
Nebraska
Ulu
Colums
McKinley
Califernia
Delaware
Massnelmani
Stersey Deenvent
Dallots
Pennsylvausia
Thole Island
Dinka
Maittana
Meuineky
Tryna
New Jersey
New York
Jim
Missouri
Montana
Wevada
New Hampublic
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Crolina
Bed
Philip Arantz Dies at 81 in Fort Wayne
Philip Arantz, a longtime Fort Wayne resident, died Sunday night at his home eight East Washington street at the age of 81 after a gradual decline. He had shown renewed strength after a prior fall but relapsed, with family summoned from distant homes to his bedside before the final loss of life.
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Philip Arantz
Amd Wodlkoowr
Fort Wayne
East Washington Straet
Mix Avants
Tienda Ware
Avant
Men’s underwear bargain in low prices
Readable ad copy promises men’s fine Deeced Shivia and Drawers at 42e each and heavier shirts and drawers at lower prices. Offers mis-spelled items and urges shoppers to pay less than expected.
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Root
Tiyoll
Men's Union
Stuttgard
Isnra
Women's Underwear and Union Suits Advertised
An antiquated style advertisement promotes women's underwear, including extra heavy fleece vests and pants, open aprons, and union suits. It touts low prices such as 50 cents and emphasizes a wide selection from top brands for both women and children.
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Mille
Colton
Pact
Women's Union
Trent
Cloak Room Specials Offer Fashionable Coats and Skirts
A lavish display features fashionable coats and jackets in tailored cuts, with prices from $0.50 to $16.40 and skirts ranging from $14.00 to $32.50. Highlights include black Diack Glaviot rain wear, new Stanley and House effects, and English Oxford Treys walking shoes at $12.00.
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Smi
Avantz Family Founder of Local Lumber Business Dies
The Avants family patriarch Avants died after a long career in the lumber and sawmill trade with operations in Churuhuses, Larwill and Logansport before retiring twenty years ago. He married Miss Avents in 1848 and leaves eight children and a widow. Funeral services are set for Thursday at the Cathedral with a solemn high mass. Also reported are deaths of infant Georgy Yaline, Helena Gallmeier aged 14 months, and Agnes Bertha Auer aged 5 months.
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Tobanon
Fort Wayne
Churuhuses
Larwill
Logansport
Hartisbury
Mtr. Avents
Marchyre
Mim
Zweler
Georgy
Brank
Anthony
John Avants
Decain
Alm
Tigber Bilainuss
Willian Artutz
Indianapsus
Simon Arantz
Emma Arntz
Charles Beurel
Avantz
le Gathedes
Saquiem High
J. H. Guenditug
Helena Gaihmeier
Conrad Gallmeier
AG Guthrig Street
Mayflower
Obituary: Mrs Louise Droege Passes at Monmouth Home
Mrs Louise Droege wife of Ferdi nand Draage died at her Monmouth home Saturday from Wood poison ing. She was 28 years old. Survived by husband Phy Ausband and two sons aged 2 and 12. She was a widow of Mr William Reiter and Mrs Ghylalian Rippe of the city.
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Louise Droege
Ferdinand Draage
Monmouth
Phy Ausband
Yenta
Nien
Droege
William. Reiter
Mra
Ghylalian Rippe
Death of Ford Wayne resident Djodotich Rugnal Blake at 78
Djodotich Rugnal Blake of Ford Wayne died Monday at his residence 191 Madison Street at age 78 after paralytic illness and recent frail health. Born in Westphalia Germany he moved to Fort Wayne many years ago and worked 45 years at Pittsburg shops until health declined. Surviving are widow and four children Louis Blake in the west and Bread Bleto Dis Welb ere and Miss Sople Bleke of Fort Wayne. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from residence and 4 pm from St Pauls Luther Church with Rev Willer officiating. Burial at Conwortin Cemetery.
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Wty
Ford Woylle
Madison Street
Uenth
Leven
Blake
Westphalia
Germany
Fort Wayne
Pittsburg
Touls Blake
Bletto
Dis. Welsbere
Sople
Bleke
Pauls Luther Church
Baker Tadob Baker Dies Aged Three At Home
Tadob Baker son of Ste. and Mrs. Henry Baker of 3 New Haven avenue died this afternoon at 1 oclock from membraneous croup. He was three years old.
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Tadob Baker
Lafont
Ste
Henry Baker
New Haven Avenue
Volunteers 1b Come Home From Philippines
San Francisco military headquarters outlines the first homeward move for volunteers in the Philippines. About 25 000 women are to be transported home from November to next June with possible early ships to avoid crowding. Regiments will be mustered out and paid after arrival, and the Presidio camp will be sufficient to accommodate the entry army.
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San Francisco
Philippines
Manila
Horse Show at Chicago Promises Odd Tour and Tickets
An odd railway promotions note announces a Mickel Plath Toad event with round trip fares on October 28 and 31 and November 1, urging readers to write wire or call. It mentions daily express routes and a November 5 date, with deals to be negotiated through agents G. Asterlin T 2 A Bart Wayne and others.
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Mickel Plath
G. A. Asterlin
T. 2
Bart
Wayne
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