Pessimism Skews View of Crime Through History
The piece argues that people claim society is degenerating but warns that this view is biased by inverted perspective and flawed statistics. It cites past corruption, recalls Senator Hour and Moor on improving conditions, and asserts that total crime cannot be judged by raw figures. The author urges cautious, scientific use of data and denial that modern crime far exceeds the past.
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United States
Nmmnck
Senator
Dello General
Garfield
Belknap
Grant
Moor
Shetter
Deans Kidney Pills Prove Merit In Indiana Endorsements
Testimonial from Jesse E. McKean, architect and builder of 137 North 9th St, claims Deans Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble in 1807 with no relapse. He urges sufferers to try the pills, noting backache and irregular kidney action ceased. For sale by dealers. price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the money back and take no other.
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Dean
Indiana
Jesse E. McKean
North 9Th St
Donn
Down
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Flower Without Root Travels Across Lands
A plant noted in Chili and a similar one in Japan called the over of the air appears to have no root. It never fixes to the earth and twines around dry trees or barren rocks. Each shoot bears two or three lily white flowers, transparent and fragrant. It can be transported 600 to 700 miles, traveling suspended on a twig.
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Japan
English Citizenship Costs for Naturalization May Drop
A government bill aims to reduce the price of naturalization for aliens in Britain. The current cost is 45 pounds with fees, and a five year waiting period before proving character. The proposal suggests lowering the fees and possibly altering the duration of the process.
No Friend at Court in States Rights Debate
Senate debates federal child labor and state rights with Daniel and Overman opposing the administration. Committee on finance postpones action on Corleyanu nomination. New select committee on ventilation led by Dupont with Gallinger and Gambel. House advances military bill but discusses ship subsidy and universal mileage books. New postmasters listed in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia.
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Washington
Dan
Senate
Daniel
Virgins
Lee
Benathy Foraker
Oo Salt
Atler
Overman
North Carolina
Ile Senate
Jinittins Tan Lowes
Tihlway Kaipioy Gus
Cpe Sanate
Schainrs Teller
Ant Daniel
Senate Committee On Finance
Corlelyau
Teasury
Select Committee
Dupont
Delaware
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Gamblé
South Dakota
House
Slayden
Texas
Gaines
Tennessee
New Orleans
Zenor
Indiana
United States
Congress
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
George ‘Jt N]chalson
The
Santa Fe
Pennsylvania
OC. F. Miller
Rockwood
A. W. Christy
Slippery Rock
C. B. Phillips
Prackville
J. Ni Dleburg
J. Oren
New Cumberland
Ohio
C. C. Chappelepr
Circleville
R.A. Peary
Plain City
B. P. Flynn
South Charleston
D. Starkey
Freeport
West Virginia
B. W.W. Twyman
Cairo
CG. Edwards
Montgomery
M. Adams
Ravenswoon
J. N. Totox
Shinnston
Will Call No Meeting For National Republican Committee
Indianapolis reports that the new chairman of the national Republican committee, succeeding George B. Cortelyou, announced there is no occasion for a special meeting. He noted most members live away from Washington and attend meetings at their own expense, making an early assembly unnecessary. He denied any aim to influence presidential candidacy. Paris notes Finance Minister Caillaux orders mint changes to insert liberty equality and fraternity on all coins, replacing dad protect France. Branayville, Ind., reports a boy injured while playing with age, Clyde Aga, 18, involved in a nose injury.
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Indianapolis
Jan
New
National Repubican Committee
George B. Cortelyou
Cumulties
Washington
Gugagal
Paris
Caillaux
France
Morgangd
Goldie Mohr
Alan Wood
Castle
Haris
Mathaingtowny
Lanesville
GA. R
Segslin
Saratoga
Atlantic
Harrisburg
McClain
Dayton
Richard McCain
Troy
Saran Imnoef
Graef Teaves
Pittsburg
Bluefield
W. Va
T. H. Cearge
Tazewell County
Butler
Theodore Kearns
North Butler
Springfield
Walter
Buck Creek
Greensburg
Ligonier
Jacob Matthias
Minoo
A. L. Bethwine
Columbus
Ohio Mine Workers
William G. Green
Cashocton
Juatrohe
J. W. Stockton
Morrow
Anna Hobert
Morgangd pay jam from jail escape noted
Morgangd, Pay Jatt 2 Ralpn Mil ler, age 46, of Jeanette, escaped from the reform school here. Several scattered briefs report a series of incidents across Pennsylvania and neighboring states, including labor wage demands, medical inspections, and local crimes.
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Indiana Evening
Indiana, Pa
Indiana Publishing CompAny
Walter H. Jackson
New Jareths Building
Carpenter Avene
Carroll D. Wrigist
United States Commissioner of Labor
George Kebler
Rant, Street
Elsie
Warren (. Mercer
Hiladelphia
Jaear
South 6Th St
E. Walker Smith
Phila-dalphia St
BOR
Water Street
Court Siuee
Water St
Oncs
N. Moorhead & Ge
Maquire
Hasinger Brothers
Week sOf Institute
J. ‘J. Stewart
Ours
Tesa da
A.M
P. Me
G. S. Navis
Ssteopathic
Palle
Neth Carolina
Wille
Seeg
Branayille
Ind
Clyd i Aga
Ais Aaa
Tristate News
Marion
Schreff
Luke McGunke
Philadelphia
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Rallroad
A. J. Cassatt
Northern Central Railway
Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad
Wes Jersey & Seashore Railroad
McCrea
Reaver
Frank Mason
Industry Township
Ravenna, C
Albert Baker
Cleveland
Baker
Conduti Ion
W.R. Loughry & CO
Niagara Falls
Electric City Securities Company
Rowe Building
Philadelphia St
Pennsylvania Consolidated
Wallace Dry Goods Co
J.C. Wallace & Son
McGregor’s Cor
Philadelphia Sts
Pennington’s
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