Civic improvement spans cities across the nation
The American Civic Association cites Jersey City merchants promoting downtown beautification with show windows and nighttime exhibitions. Other cities including Ypsilanti Spokane Louisville Indianapolis and Louisville report efforts like school lectures and slide shows to attract homeseekers, while debates touch on Fuller and Roosevelt era politics.
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American Civb Association
Association
Jersey City
Bualnesa
City Beautiful
Spokane
American Civic Association
American Clic Association
Louisville
Indianapolis
Dainty Red Lent Maiden Triggers Town Chase
A jaunty red cap and scarlet gown stir a man as he follows through blocks of the city. He laments Lent rules and admires the red robed figure, a demure yet irresistible sight, likened to a bulwark for religion. The distracted narrator admits the pursuit disrupts his business.
The Slow Senate and Smoot’s Fate in Utah Politics
The piece argues that Senator Reed Smoot faces a pivotal Senate review over his Mormon affiliation. It notes three years of delay, a looming decision by the committee, and predictions of Smoot’s end per the Washington Post. Carlisle contends Mormon hierarchy dominates Utah politics, shaping candidates and law.
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Billy Mason
Congress
Billy
Chicago
Washington
Senate
Washington Post
Smoot
John G. Carlisle
Council For the
Smont
Carlisle
Utah
Hiram Smith
Smooths
Disqualification talk and press freedom clash in era news
A Utah senator Smoot faces potential disqualification by a majority vote amid arguments over qualifications and senatorial ethics. Separately Canada bans the weekly Appeal to Reason for sedition and anarchistic rhetoric, criticizing its stance on socialism and political violence.
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Reason
Moyer and
Harwood
Gov. Steunenberg
Idaho
Robert Hunter
jAcithaen Dean Howells
Washington
Gladden
Imreason
Local editorials debate socialism and licensing rag-pickers
The piece critiques social reforms, arguing for a registry and license for rag-pickers, questions taxation and state power, and notes public mood shifts amid Indiana GOP convention chatter. It mentions William M. Sanders and James T. Goodrich, with reflections on conservatism and reforms, and sighs at political fatigue.
The Bravest Battle and Civic Convention Reflections
A fragmented piece blends a poem on maternal courage with remarks on a political convention. It notes a candidate’s postconvention plans in Indianapolis, praise for the event, and social shifts as delegates depart. It also contrasts municipal ownership debates with core democratic principles echoed by a Chicago paper.
Notable Obscurities and Royal Etiquette in Brief
A collection of short items: General Grant’s son excels at West Point midyear exams, Queen Alexandra oversees maid dress codes and favors simple patterns, Daniel Stott Simont’s rare blunt politics remark, Rothschild family cab story about half a crown, Mrs Etgar Vanition declines DAR nomination citing home life, and Georgie Wilson’s orchid collection valued above fifty thousand dollars.
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Grant
West Point
Frederick Dent Grant
Academy
Gen. Grant
Etgar Vanition
Boston
Tire Pranlement
Daughters of the American Revolution
Massachusetts
D. Aa
Olive Logan's Luck and the Harlem Court Case
A historical note recalls Olive Logan the actress and writer. It describes her rise after the Civil War with Cecilia and their marriages in England. The piece ends with a scene of an aging Olive Logan in Harlem police court, barely recognized.
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Olive Logan
Olive
Logan
Cecilia
Englent
Olivea
William Wirt Sikes
M. K. Kellogg
England
Charles Reade
New York
Harlem
High Water and Spring Stock Rise Forecast
The Public Ledger asserts a fixed belief in a spring rise in stocks for the year, supporting the broader theory of spring freshets. The Minnesota Journal echoes this cautious optimism, noting expectations for market activity as rivers thaw and seasonal flows increase.
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Public Ledger
Minneavolis Journal
Fair Offer and Portrait Deal in Odd Telegraphic Notes
A jumble of opinion snippets and quotes from various papers mentions Gastro contemplating retirement at five million dollars, Gov. Hoch agreeing to a portrait sit for artist W. H. Leavitt, and Father-In-Law W. Bryan facing Leavitt’s work. Cannon’s mind is questioned, while Indiana poets face an enclosure plan by Ritex.
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Indiana
Pyar
Timothy Wentrall
New York
Victoria
Wiliam MW. Sanders
Mivion
Ind
Claypool
Fuiay
Congress
Duke Gavantage
Socialistilc
Conwervatiam
Sufely
Master Minds
Kimata Gana
America
Cnvtral
Stauthsmen
Bryan
Hoch
W. HW. Leavitt
Ww. J. Bryan
Leavitt
Kansas City
How to Drive a Horse Effects on Condition and Handling
The text argues that horse condition hinges on driver handling and sympathy. It contrasts two horses under identical tasks, one calm and fit, the other nervous and thin, attributing the difference to the driver’s influence rather than food or workload. It cites nursing care, mental strain, and public ignorance as factors shaping horse weariness.
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John J.laneh
Cote
F. M. Ware
Outing Magazine
The Ve su suvius eruption through Indiana voices
A collection of reader snippets from Indianapolis voices on topics from Pompeii pronunciation and smoke nuisance to real estate, theater plans, and spring fever. It captures local opinions, concerns, and anecdotes across multiple residents and organizations with varying aims and insights.
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Calvin I. Fletcher
Pompeii
C. Walmsley
Newton Claypool
Joseph Marcari
Indianapolis
Haly
Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Ramuel Davis
Chaunchy Turner
Theodore Hughes
Foward Dickman
Indiana
N. Kendall
Many Like Steve Rate Regulation Debate
Steve Elkins argues that rate regulation is the finest theory and the harshest practice. He admires the topic yet dislikes its everyday implications, contrasting personal views with corporate analogies. The Minneapolis Journal notes the dated reflection and Columbus Dispatch hints at reform proclamations promised by the czar.
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Steve
Steve Elkins
Stev
Minneapolis
Master
Apri
Insane Man Climbs Tree In Petersburg Digpatch
A fragment notes an insane man in Petersburg who climbed a tree and mocks delay for water to take him away. The odd digpatch suggests a perilous, humorous scene with local color.
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Petersburg
Ina
Fragmented early 20th century clippings about revolutions and punishments
A disjointed OCR extract notes sentiments about stopping revolutions in Santo Domingo by annexation, quips about electrocution replacing hanging in New Jersey, and a quirky item from Minneapolis about witches and a moonlit porch, reflecting sensational clipped reporting.
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Thoms
W. Allen
Posto
Indianapolia
Mel Fuller
Weshmaton
Fuller
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Yate Ehisf
Cleveland
Taft
Judge Start
Butler
Eutreme Court Bench
Joaquin Miller
Clive Lian
Tate Artemus Ward
Ian
Ren
Charles W. Miller
Dawntown
Ostopmed
Magne
James TP
Goodrie
Republican State Committee
Hig
Priday
Rome
Mr. Gun
Goodrich
Mford
Vestvins
Andinnapala
Brent
Nak
Atip
Tike Greenbackier
Chicago Journal
Queen Alexandra
Uistam
Fr Narance
Daniel Stott Simont
Grover Cleveland
Vond Calny
Lamont
Leopold Ue
St. Swithin’s Lane
Leopold
Xian
Georie B. Wilson
West Piladelphia
South America
Indies
Gastro
Detroit Prep Press
Speaker Cannon
Cannon
Paul Dispaten
Inediana
Mt. Ritex
Minnaspolia Jourcal le Oy
Minera
Reel Tor
Philadelphia
Inquirer
Kansas City Journal
Milwaukee
Andrew Carnerio Kiserd
Incilen Wt
Auanta
Minneapolis Journal
Cornelis N. Bliss
Andrew Hamilton
Boston Glove
Dickey
Winona Technical Institute
Walter Jones
William Lewis
Edward Killion
Team True
Ira Dunlavy
Harry Tutewller
M. A. Downing
Fark
Brookside
Lewis Miller
David Elliott
Santo Domingo
New Jersey
Hill
Salon
Mang
ORK
Pettis! Dry Goods Co
Osforde
Reachifil
Volors Geeand
Foster Hose Supportars
Wheelte
Alsie
Alzes
Aisia
East Alste
East Alsle
Dawn Tm
Teeeerrrese
Saturday Evening Post
THE
Indiana ‘Trust Co
Caplini
Saunton
Richcreek Bank
Snower
Ncsu
Indianapolis Gas Co
Marion Trust CO
the Union Trust Company
Doller
East Market St
Linden Hotel
Spee Realty Eran Pal Lay Soald Et Dled Badeeaiad Lcitsy
Pee Mnin
Illinois
Shaffer Carriage CO
Jas. White
Armstrong
Washington St
Marlborough Broadway
Sta. Herald Square
Broadway
Bince
Beth
Aingle
Sweeney -Tierney Hotel Company
M Tierney
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