Third Chicago Mayor Alsom Sherman Still Active in Suburbs
A historical note on Chicago’s third mayor Alsom Sherman, aged about 34 at his election, living in the suburban town of Warkenan. The piece reflects on Chicago’s youth as a city and traces the longevity of its early leaders, including Ogden. It also covers a report on the rapid growth of oleomargarine sales, factory numbers, and proposed federal taxation changes to oleo.
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Chicago
W. BG. Ogden
Onye
Alsou
Sherman
Barre
Uti
Alson
Warkegan
United States
Union
Countess of Birmingham to be American bride of Chamberlain
A British colonial secretary and leader Joseph Chamberlain is to be elevated to Earl of Birmingham, making his American wife, Endicott of Boston, the first countess of Birmingham. The move would repair Birmingham’s absence from Parliament’s upper house with a new peerage tied to the Chamberlains. In unrelated news, Professor Jacobsthal reports eastern Armenia holds two surviving monuments of high artificial craft, including the mausoleum of Jusuf Ibn Kutaiji and the ten cornered tower mausoleum of Mu Mine Chatune.
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Countess
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
Miss Endicott
Boston
Chamberlain
Earl of
Cleveland
Endicott
Countess of
Jacobsthal
Berlin
Asia Minor
Armenia
Vas
Jusuf Ibn Kutaiji
Mu Mine Chatune
Congress at Capitol 100th anniversary session opens
Washington notes mark a century since Congress first met in the capital. The session faces a ship subsidy bill with a $200 million ten year cost, possible tariff cuts, and vigorous debate on the Nicaragua canal and apportionment. The Spooner bill for Philippine government and army reform are key items.
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Washington
Congress
Capital
Capitol Building
Philadelphia
Growth of Olbecmargarine Trade Mentioned in Consumer Alert
Olbecmargarine business expansion noted in a report accusing oleomargarine of defrauding consumers and farmers, likening the product to butter while highlighting deceptive practices and market growth in recent years.
Uncle Jimmy Suarkin Votes From a Wheelchair
In Cawker City Kansas Civil War veteran Uncle Jimmy Suarkin aged 38 has voted Republican since Lincoln era. Local G A R members carried him to the polls on election day in a chair draped with American flags as he cast what may be his final presidential ballot.
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Jimmy” Suarkin
Cawker City
Kan
William Henry Harris
Jimmy
Polia
Legacy of a Philanthropist Greeted by French Leader
An elderly widow who died left President Loubet a million francs. Devoted to charity, she gave away large sums in life. A recipient remarked that she carried her heart in her head, to which Loubet quipped that her heart was too large for her band.
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President Loubet
France
M. Loubet
Pat
Salvation Army Battles Internal Commercialism Scandal
Commander Booth-Tucker cracked down on mining stock speculation at Salvation Army headquarters in New York affecting War Cry editor Colonel Vewer who left his post or divested, sparking a broader shake-up rumor as officers invest in gold shares, signaling a clash of sacred aims with earthly gain.
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Salvation Army
God
Mammon
Booth-Tucker
New York
Salya- Hon Army
Ballington Booth
Denver
Vewer
War Cry
Seattle
Booth- Tucker
Council of the National Staff
Reenlistment Emphasis in Navy Training Vessel System
The latest year saw over 40 000 applicants at federal navy recruiting stations with 3 128 accepted. A notable share were reenlistees, reflecting the need for schooling in actual service. The training vessel system aims to convert a green sailor into a six month ready duty man for ships of war.
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Shipa of Var
Annual Attack on Santa Claus Sparks Seasonal Debate
A humorous but pointed notice riffs on annual critics who deny Santa Claus, calling out detractors who claim Kriss Kringle never existed. The piece argues believability in childhood delight and questions the motives of zealots who dismantle festive myth.
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Santa Claus
Don Quixote
Kriss Kringle
Anti-Santa Claug Association
England's Tax on Millionaires Shocks Americans Abroad
English authorities value Richard Croker at a $100,000 income and levy $5,000 yearly for residency. The Lord Chief Justice's court also orders the Winans estate to pay $1,000,000 in death duties. The piece notes high taxes on Americans living in Britain and the burden on Boer War costs.
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England
Richard Croker
Wiliam L. Winans
Winans
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Hilo
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