Political machine power pulls governorship from Elkin
A cascade of editorials attacks corporate money influence in government, condemns party bosses and machine politics in Pennsylvania, and argues Elkin is sacrificed by Quay and the bosses. The writers urge defense of free institutions and warn that conquest mindset erodes liberty.
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Powers
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Ledford Hawkeye
Lifting a Mortgage by a Bank Robbery Turned Church Miracle
A frontier tale recounts how a converted mining camp raised money to pay a church mortgage. After a charismatic preacher spurred conversion, eight masked men robbed the Pacific express in a staged hold up in the woods, gathering funds to lift the mortgage. The bishop who appeared at services turned out to be the former train robber, who praised Christian reform and later married the preacher’s daughter.
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Lomber
Sayin
Big Jim
Dandy Dave
Pacific Express
Coplin
Railroad Committee
Express
A Pretty Blouse and White Fashion Trends
A fashion feature discusses white dominates summer wear with silk and muslin options, black and white or green and white combinations, and fads like white foulards. It contrasts French and American tastes, noting American women favor neat, simple dress while French styles appear more theatrical. A pictured hat from The Dolly Varden style showcases white leg horns, hydrangea wreaths, and black velvet ribbons.
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America
Chicago Tribune
The Taffeta Jacket Fashion Description of Trimmed Bustle Style
The taffeta jacket described is not an Eton but resembles a blouse. It features extensive trimming, broad shoulders, a waist nipped with a silk stitched belt and ornamental tabs. Large and small box plaits with velvet ribbon bands and fringe tassels accent the design, a lace deep facing, lace collar, and plaited sleeves with wide cuffs and oxidized silver fastenings.
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Eton
Strapping Fashion Moves to Panne Velvet Gowns
Strapping gains popularity as a stylish support for panne velvet tucked taffeta gowns. The technique features crossing straps forming diamond shaped points, offering a refined finish and secure fit for formal attire.
The Innocent Burglar’s Tale of a Safe Heist
A veteran safe expert recounts a daring burglary where he was hired to drill a safe. The portly boss and two clerks posed as firm heads to steal nearly $4,000, then fled across the Canadian border. The confederates were later exposed, and the teller became known as the innocent burglar.
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New York Times
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