Evar Root's Street Scene Draws National Gaze
In Washington polite society and commoners share a curious spectacle as a grand statesman, Evar Root, pauses on a street corner amid a mock parade of horse tack and carriages. Reported by observers, the moment underscores public fascination with powerful figures reduced to simple, human lapses on an ordinary afternoon.
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Washington
Uume
Ofswar Toot
Rovadit
Steede
Lodge
Hig Cautger
Preston
Hin
Ting
Root
Mar
Eny Croom
United States
Ana Loge
Delisada
Ever
Anow
Nary
Rod’s Reet Scene Ends With Army Departure
A weary vigil lasts about 20 minutes as Bo, Cary Horga, and Rod’s Reet appear. The crowd swells while Root struggles to lend dignity. Spectators mock the moment as the army chief finally rides off after 46 minutes amid low laughter.
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Groom
Cary Horga
Root
Ty Though
Rod
McKinley Aide Named In Post Office Affair
Judge Geo. E. Baldwin, longtime Common Pleas judge at Canton and former U S consul to Nuremberg, Germany, is described as an old friend of President McKinley. He denies knowing of any postal department irregularities amid an alleged fraud case connected to the post office.
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Geo. E. Baldwin
Geo. BE. Baldwin
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McKinley
Common Pleas
Ganton
Nuremburg
Germany
Baldwin
Terror and Mafia Rule Claim Hit Philadelphia Court
Judge Toughill described a feared Mafia reach after 16 Italians were jailed. He cited murder abduction for ransom torture and arson as common acts by a worldwide gang with ties to New Orleans and New York. Two new arrests were made for conspiracy amid extortion claims.
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Fuiladelphia
Philadeiphia
Toughul
New Orleans
New York
Eta
Toughill
Pistra Pierce
John Mahal
Salvatura Junato
Fortuna Burzipe
Frank Larcona
Rome
Pietro Ruggina
Nicohe Gandara
Bins Wader
Gandara
Toughtit
Ruggini
Intin
Papal Sleep Car Rumor and 17th Century Accents
Fragmentary 19th century clipping mentions a papal private car with three compartments and colored adornments, claiming Pope Pius X may use it though he reportedly never rode in it. The piece blends historic color with ad-like blurbs about tonics and cures, including Dean’s Ointment and Winslow's soothing syrup.
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Tome
Naples
Thanes
Paa X
Mia Predecessor
Charity Organization Society to Use Bertillon System
A city charity group announces adoption of the Bertillon system to document and manage aid cases. Agents operate daily, visiting homes to assess need and provide assistance, with plans to curb street begging and stage arrests for repeat offenders. The approach relies on police collaboration and public support as winter intensifies.
Cages of Destitution and Charity Appeals
A marble rough note describes charity work amid red tape complaints. It claims the organization operates on strict principles and asks questions about sex, while noting early-season appeals are normal with daily inquiries and prompt care. Mr Grout mentions coal sufficiency for the season and potential fuel relief calls from business leaders if severe weather drives demand.
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Indianapolla
Grout
Ora Jackson Family Confounds with Repeating Given Name
A quirky tale from Chester and Winchester Indiana tells of Ora Jackson marrying Mica Gravewstein and producing a family where all members share the same given name Ora. The Appleton era style note mentions Mr Ore Jackson, Mrs Ora Jackson, and Miss Ora Jackson, with Ora symbolizing peace.
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Jackson
Ora Jackrout
Chester
Ind
Mica Gravewstein
Winchester
Othels
Jedackson
Treseville
Ora
Ore. Jackson
Smre
Ora Jackson
Jackwon
Standard 1A
N. Delaware St
Why We Shake Hands A Old Custom Of Truce And Greeting
The article traces handshake origins from ancient truce practice to friendly greetings among friends. It notes hands were extended to avoid treachery and that hand grasping appeared in medieval times, spreading through marriage rituals and Christian rites.
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John Fm
Rome
Wescott
Heres
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Kerseys
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Niven
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Devore Co. Century
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King of Clothiers
West Washington, ST
Indiana
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West Washington ST
Ogranization Society
Tenis An
Brightwood
Indianapolis
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Amal
India
Thie Association
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