Graft and deceit in early America challenged by Chicago professor
University of Chicago historian Prof. Francia W. Shepardson argues graft and tainted money were common in early U S days. He cites Peter Faneuil and a signer of the Declaration as examples, contrasting past corruption with today’s perceived purity while acknowledging notable indictments for illicit trade.
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Scripps Is
Francia W. Shepardson
University of Chicago
United States
Peter Faneuil
Faneuil
Historiarm
Bhepardson
Peter
Faneulhall
Water Wagon for Guardmen at Ft Harrison Camp
Indiana National Guard soldiers at Ft Benjamin Harrison faced beer restrictions during camp. To avoid thirst, lithia malt was served as a substitute, though many sailors joked it tasted like beer. Medical staff noted no real difference and ordered a halt to lithia malt sales after requests from the sutffmen.
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Milwaukee
Benjamin
Medical
The Kitties Coming Organizer Plans Season Arrival
George W. Grits, owner of that Kitties hand, is in the eis making arrangements for the coming of the organization later in the season.
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George W. Grits
Eis
Trial Details Highlight Mrs Taggart Kimono Nightdress Testimony
At Fort Leavenworth the Taggart divorce case opened with Capt Taggart's Filipino valet Moraldo describing a Japanese kimono worn by Mrs Taggart during visits by officers. Testimony covered champagne and whisky at parties, a smoking room, and alleged improper conduct. financial matters showed Mrs Taggart's annual income at 3,000 from her mother's estate with alimony records later noted.
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Scripps-Srae Presb Association
Wooster
Thomas Maraldo
Taggart
Fort Leavenworth
Capt. Taggart
Kansas City
Fortesque
Moralda
Cay
T4baurt Jtver
Moraldo Wan
Roosevelt
Tumeert
Murakio
Lieut. Fortesque
Largartaby Moraldo
Vostule
Gen
Minor
Moratla
Carl
William Be Caldwell
Caol
Gills Goher
Charles Ro Hulburd
Toothy Picnic Dish Explained By Royal Corn Roast Method
An old article describes a summer picnic dish using corn roasted just before eating. It notes husks removed and silk pulled, with corn buried in hot wool ashes four inches deep. The process takes about 15 minutes and is praised as delicious by picnickers.
Renewed Land Rush Eyes Vaulan Reservation Applicants
Salt Lake City dispatch notes renewed activity in the Vaulan reservation land grab. Registrations rise daily across Utah with 1 055 applicants reported in cities including Provo Bernal Price and others as of August 2.
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Ecripps-3crae Press Association
Salt Lake City
Utah
AL Provo
Bernal
Lim
Burgess Makes Fresh Attempt To Swim English Channel
Dover Eng August attempt by Yorkshire swimmer T. W. Burgess to swim the English Channel under poor conditions. He started at dawn and by noon had covered about twelve miles, proceeding with determination despite rough weather. The effort draws praise as a notable human feat.
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Scripps Are Press Association
Dover
Eng
T. W. Burgess
Yorkshire
English
Wea
Amoi Ag Gluse
China to Have Navy Says Western Press
Victoria B C Aug 8 W A Martin arrives from Pekin and says China is establishing a first class navy. Reports indicate plans to remodel the fleet and fund the establishment with allocated fees.
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China
Burdin couple in police court for fraud attempt
Earl Burdin was held in the care of Earl and Mary Burdin after being charged with attempt to defraud. He was bound over to the grand jury on a $900 bond while Mrs Burdin was released.
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Earl Burdin
Earl
Mary Burdin
Durdin
Grand Jury
Mra. Burdin
Gambler Ekrabier Dead At Fort Worth
Nat Kramer, a noted gambler and sporting math expert, died suddenly at Fort Worth of heart disease. Born about 70 years ago in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Ekrabier
Bcrimps-Auhae
Dallab
Tex
Nat Kramer
Fort Worth
Louleville
Fort Wayne Firms Increase Capital Stocks in Listings
A variety of Fort Wayne companies including Haverkorn Engine, Fair Association, Fort Wayne Traction, and Mercantile firms report increases in capital stock. The changes show stock raises from modest sums to totals like 60 000 and 20000, with several individuals named as officers or organizers.
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Haverkorn Engine Company
Fort Wayne
Hook
Freineht L. Jane
Fred D. Ham
the Fair
Whiting
Invd
Mercantile Busness Geo
ML Horneckey
Forter Sprister
Jas
Grumwald
Fort Wayne Fair Association
Wm. F. Meyera
Blumton’ & Fort Wayne Traction Co
Storks Atoms
L. Hexter
Bhlesinger
Day by day city record lists births and deaths in terse ledger
A dense roster from the city record notes numerous births and deaths and other life events at various addresses and institutions. Entries include names such as Joseph Adams Anne Adams Wade Morgan Henry Hart Eva Hill Jeremiah Hurlbert Eva Hill Thomas Baldwin and many others with incidents ranging from births and baptisms to drownings illnesses and fatalities.
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A. E
Lonitts Trayer
Twensty
Lawrence
Agnes Rudbrick
Hunter
Otto
Agnes Pierson
Etil Roy
Clara Judd
Indianapollo
Thomas
Rose Baldwin
Miley
Bor
Beecher
Etta Emily
Meridstan
Walter
Anns Watson
Beunn
Building Permits and Repairs Listed Across Multiple Addresses
A running list details permits and repairs for properties including 83 N Delaware and 14 N New Jersey. Items mention porches, barns, cottages, dwellings, and boilerhouses with costs ranging from $34 to $42,001. Names include WL Ehler J KF Bodine and Henry with various street and city references.
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Ehler
Porch
Delaware
J. KF. Bodine
New Jersey
Ome Tseang
Holmes
Jorgenson
Cotage
Pennsylvania
T. J. Monre
N. Eaat
Scudder
Enttare
Chester
Mollie Wynn
Jenaire
E. Marsisnd
Thomas Barry
Norwood
W. Dean
Henry
Son Lenning
Mia Satem
G.fatann
New York
Fred Grelunets
Loum Behrens
Vista
Lilian Shelby
Cornel
A’ B McCrea
Fen
Llinois
Stowere
Udell
J. H. White
Ketcham
Industrial locations offered by Chicago and North Western Ry
The Chicago and North Western Railway Company invites inquiries on suitable locations for manufacturing and industry. It promises reliable information on thriving cities, abundant materials and market facilities. Apply to Industrial Dept. C. and N. W. Ry. at Jackson Boulevard, Chicago.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway Co
G A R Encampment Special Trains Denver Trip
Chicago to Denver G A R Encampment special trains depart September 2nd with through service to Denver and side trips. View mountain scenery via personally conducted itineraries. For details contact N M Breeze, General Agent, Walnut Street Cincinnati. Advertising line offers ten words free.
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Chicago
Denver
Centre States
Tro Apt
G. A. BR
Uife of
Colorado
Traction securities in great demand attract investors
Investors and capitalists push into interurban traction issues as Indianapolis railways show strong earnings gains. Indiana Union Traction and Indianapolis & Martinsville lines report sharp year over year increases, with bonds rising as optimism grows for continued expansion and better management across several firms.
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Indiana Union Traction Lines
Daily Commercial Reporter
Indianapolia
Honda
Indemena Qn Mccount
Indiana Union Traction
Indianapolis
Martinaville
Inanapa
Xtreet Railway
Adrena
Grain Hog Market and Live Stock Rundown
Chicago and St Louis reports show mixed grain futures and cattle, hog, and sheep receipts. Prices vary by class with no sharp shifts, while Chicago and Cincinnati totals reflect steady to slightly firmer tendencies across beef, pork, and lamb markets.
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St. Louis
BT. Louis
Ismianapolis
Cathe
Laeheep
Jon
Khitside
Chicago
Cincinnati
U.mud Hoge
Chuice
Srisfss
Army Private Charles Buttes Dies In Tent Wheel Blast
A three inch wheel exploded in the camp of the Eleventh United States Infantry on Tuesday killing Private Charles Buttes and fatally injuring Privates Heckering and Furgant, with three others badly hurt. The incident occurred near Cheyenne Wyoming as reported by the Associated Press.
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Buttes
Acrupps-Acrae Press Association
Cheyenne
Wyo
Eleventh
United States Infantry
Tuesiday
Charles Buttes
Heckeringq
Formaldehyde Squirt Gun at Courthouse Bias in City Election
Eyewitness account alleges custodian Michael O’Brien used a formaldehyde squirt gun to drive colored workers from the courthouse basements during cold weather. The tale ties these actions to Healtzmanites influence and anti colored labor pressure, recalling harsh tactics and community fear amid an election climate.
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Bookwalter
Michael O'Brien
Healtzmanites
O'Brien
Ofrim
Holisman
U P Passes Widely as NY Stock Market Opens
The New York stock market opened with mixed to modest gains across key issues including Union Pacific, Reading, Copper, and B&O. Union Pacific remained strongest, rising, while Whien Pacific and Smelting hit new highs. Heavy buying by commission houses anticipated favorable crop data on Thursday. Government bonds unchanged.
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New York
Anais
B&o
Erles
Reading
Pennsylvania
Whien Pacific
Rock Island
Prica
Unio Pavnte
Comminaton Houses
Intercity Rail Timetable Notes and Arrivals
Fragmented timetable lists train departures and arrivals between Cincinnati Indianapolis Dayton Detroit Decatur Springfield and Terre Haute with routes via Toledo and other hubs. It cites specific times, days, and connections, including arrival times in Indianapolis and Springfield, reflecting a regional rail schedule.
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Washington
Shepardon
George Washington
Philadelphia
Denen
Suitenett
Burton
Champagns
Wnnsky
Baer
Unpl
Taggert
Garrienn
Iarney Smyser
Moraido
Mrs. Taggart
Caph Taggart
Moraldo
Tromas Moraldo
Mas
Taggart'e Filipina Valet
Mre. Taggart
Ty Corporations
Joseph and
Anne Adams
Lora H Whitson
Broad Pole
William Greham
SN. Weal
Margaret A. Wall
California
Andrew J. Newhouse
Henry Woodn
City Hospital
Richard Coler
Mahala Going
Xersley
Joseph James
Senate
Thoman C. Stucky
Michigan
Eva BK. Wort
Margaret Kintiel
Blake
John Bkininer
William Schwan
Alérlaten
Marri Te
Theodore Latea Lrutsa C
Mr Walt Robert
Haines and
Stonn
Andereon
Jonzo S. McDaniel
Harriet Coch
San Vincent E. Kiltle
Idn W. Vauehan
Charis A. Bradburn
Mary Do Hadwas
Union Pacific & North
Western Line
Cmt
Hallard
City Grain
Totel
HuyNa
Amethy
Ave
Dairies
Coollea
WGN Young America
Ugitac
Ehlek
Prich
Indianapolie
Inet
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Media Tome Gond
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Iedek Callabeep
What the
Little Bird
U.P
Teta
Insylvania
Luaigejtie
Bouin
St Louis
Mes
West
Vincennes
Ennibass Ghia
Macleon
Wiebe
Sam
Terre Haute
Etinghae
Fara
Dato
Louievilla Arcommodation
Nework
Philadelpt Pittaburgh
Weaningier
Neveland
Lacia Fass
Sumdon
Ay Ricket
A ‘Ullnderet
Telephone _aCINNATI
Dayton
Artive Indianepols
Toledo
Turcola
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