Uniform Divorce Laws and a Philadelphia Heroine
A discussion of uniform divorce laws argues state action over federal change, noting political obstacles and the South's opposition. A Philadelphia social figure, Miss Sarah Biddle, resists a street hugger, striking him with her fist and umbrella, proving women can deter mugging with courage.
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Sarah Biddle
Philadelphia
Bank of the United States
Miss Biddle
Lesring
Miss Biddles
Absence of Fanning Worries Local Democrats
Local Democrats fret over missing District chairman Fanning hindering plans for a congressional convention. They grow impatient, likening the delay to a frightened boy seeking morning relief. Lawrence of Chicago should not feel too bad about Indiana primaries, a sign of Taggartism in Indianapolis. Republicans meanwhile focus on internal skirmishes.
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Fanning
Sammy
Lawrence
Chicago
Indiana
Indianapolis
War news and Alfonso visit plans mix in late April headlines
LAYEST laments only two battles in today's issue while editor demands war coverage. Alfonso will visit Paris toward end of May after returning to Madrid from Andalusia, then Berlin and Vienna. Gould chauffeur arrested near Mount Vernon for speeding. Mrs Gould present at tavern meeting. Daniel Keiger, Confederate veteran who sounded the last bugle at Appomattox, dies in New Orleans.
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Yellow Journal
Sherman
New York Sun
Alfonso
Paris
Madrid
Paria
Andalusia
Berlin
Vienna
Gould
York
Apri
McGowan
Mount Vernon
Moward Gould
Baker
Brossard
Sar
Daniel Keiger
New Orleans
Appomattox
Yon Yonson Heads Week at Park With Swedish Cast
The Park presents Yon Yonson with new players led by Nelse Erickson after Gus Heege’s origin. English's and Empire schedule vaudeville acts and Reeves burlesquers while Park finishes the German theater season with Im Weissen Roessl on April 14. Cincinnati German theater company to close the season.
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English
Frederick Ward
Louis James
GRAND
PARK
Ton Yonson
Empire
Reeves
German Theater Society
Opera House
Louis XV’s Frantic Flight and Gardener’s Generous Cue
A fragment from history humorously recounts Louis XV fleeing Paris with his household in a crowded coach. The courteous monarch tells the governess to grab a strap, praising royal thoughtfulness as an example that endures into the twilight century on the street.
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Louis XV
Paris
Instaner
Louis XVI
Wealthy Widow Bixles Divorce Sparks Local Gossip
In a sharp turn of events, the wealthy widow Bixles has secured a divorce after only a few months of marriage. The scene unfolds as spouses and neighbors weigh in on the split, while readers note old proverbs about fools and their money amid the chatter.
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Bixles
Edward Singer
Wicked Dotty and the Well Plot on the Kansas Prairie
Dorothy secretly reunites with Reuben after Aunt Jemima sequesters her, slipping to the Kansas farm in a storm of fear and secrecy. Reuben lures her from danger with a ladder and a plan to marry, hiding them in a windlass well to escape Aunt Jemima's suspicions. The night ends with a quiet promise under the old tree as they plot a future away from hardship.
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Dorothy Benton
Jacob
Jemima
Reuben
Jemma
Dorothy
Dotty
Kanvas
Kansas
Tilino
Kannas
Tnele Jason
Thenben
Abe
Doury
Aunt Jemima
Lely
Derry
Jemi
Renton
Jake Renton
Plive A. Smith
Valley Weekly
Origin of the prepaid postage system in France
The origin of prepaid postage traces to early French royal influence under Louis XIV with M. ded Valtyer in 1453. He established a private penny post with street corner boxes for envelopes and created standardized forms for official business.
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France
Louis XIV
Pullman Exhibits $500000 Train to St Louis Exposition
Chicago April 1 A Pullman exhibition train of ten cars built by the company has been sent to St Louis for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Each car style varies including private buffet tourist sleeper chair car day coach and more. The train cost about £40 002 and features Flemish oak woodwork and luxury fittings.
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Pullman
Chicago
Pullman Company
St. Louis
Flood In Canada Hits Varden Near Montreal
Severe ice jam on the St. Lawrence caused flooding at Varden near Montreal. Over 20 hours of water flow submerged the causeway to several feet. Residents were rescued from upper-story windows by boats.
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Canada
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Varden
Peculiar To Itself in what it is and what it does
The text advertises a mysterious remedy claiming to purify blood, alterative and tonic effects, and radical permanent cures for humors and eruptions. It promises relief for weak tired languid feelings and to build up the entire system, asserting uniqueness about the remedy.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cures and Strength
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it cures scrofula and restores sight. A testimonial from Gta A. Harms of Withers, North Carolina says two bottles improved vision enough to walk and more bottles fully restored sight, asserting low cost and substantial health gains.
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Hood
Gta A. Harms Fox
Withers
N.C
Murdered the Professor in Canton high school
Canton Mississippi April 11 James Fitzhugh and Walter Mofiat shot and killed Prof. Pate of Ludlow High School Saturday night. They have not been apprehended. Doan's Ointment ad copy appears amid the crime report with a 6 cent price and drugstore claim.
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Canton
Miss
James Fitzhugh
Walter Mofiat
Prof
Pate
Ludlow , High School
Blunder Lost New York State to Murphy
Jacob Waldeck reports a New York political skein centering on Chas P Murphy of Tammany Hall. The piece notes Murphy's bid for state leadership, his stance on uninstructed delegates, and speculation that he aims to aid Mayor McClellan and Grover Cleveland while positioning for national influence in 1903.
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Blunder
New York State
Murphy
Tammany
M'Clellan
Grout
Jacob Waldeck
New York
Chas P. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Grover Cleveland
St. Louis
Cleveland
McClellan
Crater
Fronx
Brooklyn
McCarren
Hil
Parker
Edward M. Grout
New York City
Tam
Toplain Murphy
McClella
St. Louis Fair Warned Over Rent Inflation
Denver dispatch notes private letters warn readers to avoid the St Louis fair as house rents reportedly rise from zero to 5500 per month, signaling sharp inflation and housing strain related to the event.
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St. Louis
Denver
Col
St Louis Fair
Griffiths Lecture On Recent Russia Observations At Purdue Benefit
Mr Griffiths lecture on recent observations in Russia will be delivered Thursday night in the Claypool hotel auditorium for the Purdue memorial benefit. The event features John L Griffiths discussing current affairs and supporting a memorial fund with proceeds aiding Purdue interests.
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Mr. Griffiths
John L. Griffiths
Russia
Claypool Hotel
Purdue
City Life Notes and Local Reports Mixed
A diverse local page reports a retail association plan to wage a campaign, an exhibition by the South-side Turnverein Society next Sunday, and an ongoing locker theft probe by Detective units. Building permits total $121,912 signaling spring work, wheat outlook is poor per state data, and a new bank, Joseph T. Elliot & Bons, opens. Roy Stratton, praised for flood heroics, receives a medal amid a modest reception at 91% North Signalist.
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Nasonal Association of Retail Druspista
Euteraters
Turnverein Society
Jones
Kinney
Johnson
Joseph T, Elliot, & Bons
Indianapolis
Roy Stratton
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Delaware
Layest
Terell
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Wilde
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