Why Did Jillson Escape the Workhouse
A discussion of Judge Stubbs's handling of Douglas Jillson's ten day workhouse sentence raises concerns about court power to modify decisions and dangerous precedents. The piece argues mercy could invite abuse by criminals and urges governor action on prison reform, citing abuse of insane prisoners and calls for transfer to an insane hospital. It also condemns an anonymous political circular against David Sherrick and urges strong party support.
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Jillson
Stubbs
Douglas Jillson
Chicago
Douglas Jillgon
Gov. Durbin
Congress Clashes End Case for Downtown Army Post
The write up notes that ship subsidy theft was stopped and both house and senate leaders have conceded. It argues for a visible large army post downtown to maximize public awareness, urging the News to pursue this line of coverage immediately.
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House
Senate
Congress
Aarry Wood
Kenneth
Jenthnen
Joe
Kresling
Louis
Roycroft settlement talk urges doing over knowing
Elbert Hubbard praised practical work and the Roycroft community at East Aurora New York. He said diplomas should honor deeds rather than memorized knowledge and stressed that the Roycrofters learn by doing. The lecture drew a large audience at the Propylaeum Thursday night.
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Elbert Hubbard
Roycroft
East
Aurora
New
Propylaeum
Mice-Proof Pantry Tips and Silk Garment Hangs
Two neighbors share pantry ideas with sheet iron walls to deter mice and soap blocking for holes. A woman describes sewing loops under the skirt facing to hang silk garments so flounces stay fresh, claiming the method revives wear. The notes read like Good Housekeeping advice from a period publication.
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Nica
New Wholesale Liquor Firm to Open in Indianapolis
A new wholesale liquor firm plans to begin operations around May 1 in Indianapolis. The venture will be formed by three veteran traveling men: Ted Leehey Thos Keating and Peter McGarty. They have leased quarters in the old Schroeder Building on 8 Pennsylvania Street.
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Indianapolis
Ted Leehey
Thos, Keating
Peter McGarty
Schroeder
Pennsylvanie St
Dr Talmage Sermons and Rhetoric Stirred Audiences
The Brooklyn pulpit of Dr. Talmage, famed for dramatic sermon theatrics, drew sharp criticism for his vivid tricks and booming delivery. He syndicated sermons, sold them abroad, and faced errors like falsely dated prints while in Europe and the Holy Land.
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Brooklyn
Talmage
Mr. Talmage
Europe
Holy Land
New York
Quenestown
Quotations from Editorials and Domestic Sentiments
A compilation of quoted opinions from multiple newspapers praising civic virtue and family harmony. It includes remarks on public officials listening to constituents, a call to redirect war funding to irrigation, and notes on the virtues of a hardworking wife and domestic bliss as the nearest heaven on earth.
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Muncie_ Star
Philippines
Michigan City Dispatch
Connersville
What the Papers Say on Ransom Funds and State Punishments
A St Paul Dispatch note questions Miss Stone may lecture and use proceeds to fund her ransom response. It cites an Oakland inmate kept in a padded cell after extreme cigarette use, and a Cincinnati Post remark on Michigan’s laws, arguing life imprisonment is rarely upheld or carried out.
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Miss Stone
St. Paul Dispatch
Oakland
Cal
Cincinnati Post
Michigan
Songs of a Singer Skegies Ad Breakfast Reverie
Fragmented verse recounts breakfast memories and domestic life with playful rhymes about oats cream and beans. Notes a married life change and Mamie’s rules. Dialogues mention May Bertha and an incident of someone knocking down a fellow on the street leading to ongoing annoyance.
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Bertha
Laughing at a Suffering Man Causes a Grocer’s Boy’s Remark
A lady rebukes a man for heartlessness after noting his laugh at an old gentleman's slip. The grocer's boy retorts that he never cries at others' suffering, saying he once worked two years at a painless dentist's office.
Freckled Fanatic Delivers Alarm Clock Diagnosis
A physician questions the Freckled Fanatic about morning ear ringing and learns the cause is an alarm clock. Edward Singer is noted in the exchange.
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Edward Singer
Amusements at Grand and Empire Theaters
The Grand offers Vaudeville shows at 2:15 and 8:15 with a program led by “The volunteer organist.” Empire presents Burlesque performances at 2 and 8.
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Grand—Vaudeville
PARK
Empire
Leon Morris to headline Grand bill with performing ponies
Leon Morris, once from Indianapolis, leads a troupe of ponies at the Grand next week as the house reports record business. A new play at the Park overflows with a religious tone, showing reform and social rise for a fallen man, with strong cast and elaborate stage effects. The Empire adds Rentz Stanley novelty and Bowery burlesquers for the final week.
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Leon Morris
Indianapolis
Hfe
Holy City
New England
Benjamin Horning
John G. Ferris
Felix Haney
The
Empire
Rentz Stanley Novelty Company
Bowery
Neat and simple men’s wear for coming season
The Muncie Star notes a coming season focus on neatness and simplicity in men’s wear. Belts will be narrow and unornamented, cravats plain quiet silks, and shirts feature modest stripes. A return to horizontal stripes with stiff bosoms is seen in a few shirts, while fashion commentary ends with a quip about those who complain.
Busy Day Echoes in Fragments of Era Humor
A collage of light verse and snippets from The Busy Day, Extravagant, and comic domestic scenes. It blends playful reflections on daily routines, puns, social embarrassment, and a mother’s kitchen wryness, recalling Washington Star and Chicago Record-Herald humor.
Hints for the Cook Hamburg salad and drippings tips
A collection of home cooking notes detailing a Hamburg salad with smoked beef and shrimp, sweet macaroni with milk and sugar, Cream slaw with cabbage and sour cream, rice dishes, and advice on using and clarifying drippings for frying and pastry. It stresses economy and proper dripping care for repeated use.
Medical Talk Seeks Popular Medical Journalism Era
The April issue of Medical Talk enters its third year, aiming to translate medical journals into public knowledge. It tackles vaccination sanitary laws cremation diet and drugless healing methods in an accessible active voice. Sample copies are offered by Medical Talk Publishing Co Columbus Ohio.
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Medical Talk
Medical
Talk Publishing Co
Columbus
Ohio
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