Grand Rapids Embraces Initiative and Referendum Reform
Grand Rapids adopts nonpartisan municipal election rules and heavy use of initiative and referendum to curb machine politics. A charter amendment authorizes recalls, referendums on ordinances, and charter changes, with broad citizen petitions shaping city governance and curbing party control. The movement, led by the Nonpartisan Municipal Election league, signals a shift toward citizen rule and experimental governance.
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Blues
Jesse Orton
Grand Epids
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Wird
Boe
Rity
Municipal Election League
Campeign
Michigan
Republican Party
Theca
Grand Rapid
Bipo
Peopie
Standard Oil Company
Deere
Race Results From Three Cities Take In Horses and Odds
At Los Angeles the opening race features Cur rionge Prascuillo and Treasure Seeker with Hazeline, finish times unclear. San Francisco lists six races including Korosilany and Plauritte with multiple wagers and times. New Orleans runs six events with Doubt and Jack Dylan among riders, plus Parmele and Padre in longer sprints.
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Los Angeles
Prascuillo
Harry
Treasure Seeker
Hazeline
Bill Curtis
Carrel
Gently Harry
Quarrington
Montalban
Nappa
J. F. Donerhus
Harris
Georgatet
Piquet
Mazapan
Hittle
Salling
Perry Wict
Ban Francisco
Korosilany
Milter
Pasadella
Bush Thorpe
Plauritte
atiNer
Galvestonian
Sy Furlonge
Matlakalia
Kireckbaum
el Chihuahua
Pachud
Kelling
Lord Nelson
Tron Watson
Melling
Avonalis
Gov. Davis
Lazelf
Hunter
Qreban
New Orleans
Druten
Mountain
Doubt
Capt. Hate
Harry Scot
Aubuchon
Jack Dylan
Charlie Eastman
Celling Parmele
Mountainy
Padre
P Turtongs
Richey
iGarver
Fayortta
Galutes
Fitin
Fortongs
Colioguy
Garis
What Fools We Women Be By Frances G. Ingersoll
A critique of traditional female roles in marriage. The piece condemns women for plans dreams and sacrifices made for husbands, noting domestic drudgery loss of education and selfhood, infidelity silence, aging, and eventual dependence. The narrator laments women’s failure to strike a happy medium between autonomy and servitude.
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Frances G. Ingersoll
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Neraelt
Farewell to Pastor at Hillside Avenue Church
Hillside Avenue Christian church held a farewell reception Tuesday night for former pastor The Rev C Tomes and his wife Mrs Tomes. Tomes will assume the pastorate at Inglewood Christian church in the coming term.
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Hillside-ave. Christian Church
Tomes
Tomex
Inglewood
Mind Not Deranged Declared Sane by Lunacy Panel
Joseph H Jaeger of Pinent, aged 48, was declared of sound mind on Tuesday by a lunacy commission comprising Justice of the Peace H S Stout Dr Richard Poole and Dr E E Hodgin. The investigation began after an affidavit filed by Jaeger's wife.
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Joseph H. Jaeger
Pinent
Justice of the Peace
H. 8
Stout
Richard Poole
E. E. Hodgin
Mr. Jaeger
Japanese Count Tafu to Study American Beer Making
Special to The Sux Milwaukee Wisconsin December 12 Count Takashi Yafu head of Dai Nippon Beer Brewing arrives in Milwaukee en route to Cincinnati to study U S methods and modernize his firm formed by consolidating four empire rivals He notes the high beer consumption and ongoing salt sales in the United States.
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Takashi Yafu
Milwaukee
Wia
Dai Nippon Beer Brewing Company
Cincinnati
Toyland Surprises Santa Claus Amid Christmas Gadgets
Readers glimpse Toyland’s marvels where Santa finds delight in wind up performers electric toys and dolls. Toymakers showcase automata, windups, talking devices, and miniature kitchens, with bears, donkeys, and figurines delighting children and grownups alike during a prosperous season.
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Serenes
Drunkards Cured in 24 Hours by Golden Specific
A sensational claim for Golden Specific as a secret cure for drunkenness. The ad promises a free sealed trial package of the alcohol remedy and reports testimonials from families in Kentucky and Oregon. It asserts rapid, permanent results with no odor or taste and urges readers to request the free sample.
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Santa Clau
Santa Claus
Mate Ralkins
Vanceburg
Dr. J. &. Haings
Glenn Building
Lnelanall
Ohblo
Local Boxer to Fight Joe Grim in Indianapolis Clash
Indianapolis fighter Jack Graham meets Joe Grim of Philadelphia Thursday night in Beaver Falls area, aiming to put the Italian veteran out within 15 rounds. Grim, famed for his notoriety and resilience, remains a top draw. Graham has battled across cities recently and seeks a decisive upset following two four-round preliminaries.
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Jack Graham
Indianapolis
Joe Grim
Graham
Bob Fitzsimmons
Grim
Hayden Dropped by Boston Americnas. Manager Outlines Plan
Boston December reports state manager Stahl intends to drop outfielder Hayden from the roster next season. An effort will be made to trade him, else he will be released. Critics recall Giah asserting Hayden lacks major league caliber and is weak in fielding and throwing, often wandering from his territory.
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Maer
Stahl
Hayden
Giah
Hoe
Brahl
Tiwan
Blackburn Manager Named for Vicksburg Cotton Brazer Club
Memphis Tennessee December reports George Blackburn once a pitcher for Indianapolis was chosen as manager of the Vicksburg Cotton Brazer Baseball Club for 107. Several applications had been received from the forth.
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Tenn
George Blackburn
Indianapolis
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Forth
Gardner Wins Battle In Ten Round Fight
Denver notes Jimmy Gardner of Lowell Massachusetts defeated Rube Smith of Denver in ten rounds. Gardner showed superior ring generalship from the opening round and secured a decision in a tame bout.
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Denver
Colo
Lmit
Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Maas
Rube Smith
Gardner
The Prize Allegedly Won by Marion Opponent
Marion based wrestler O Dee Fred Bartel or Sandon from Chicago claimed the 166 pound world championship after an exciting last night wrestling match.
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Marion
O. Dee
IB Fred Bartel
Chicago
Sandon
Variety of Gloves and Accessories in Broad Display
A listing of fashion items including golf gloves for men and children, various gloves in materials like velour and astrakhan, mufflers, belts, pearl necklaces, steel pocket knives, and a range of dinnerware such as salad dishes and cake plates. Also noted are hat boxes, handkerchiefs, music rolls, and novelty boxes, all presented in a colorful catalog style.
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Dolly
Dove
Trunka
Dollhouse Fraiture
Met
Astrakhan
Scott MuMers
Army of Converts Evangelist Scoville Adds 601 Converts
Evangelist Scoville reported a yearly total of 601 converts at the Infantry Armory after the meeting. The armory had 3 accessions earlier. Tonight's subject is The Lost Crown, with Judas Iscariot on Wednesday night.
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Evangelistic Scoville
Judas Iscariot
Borden Fatally Ill in Colorado Gold Boom
Special to The Sum Borden Indiana December 12 Prof W F Borden millionaire famed for Colorado gold mines and early use of the crankite process ill after a severe stroke at his home in Borden He is aged about sixty two The town of Borden was named in his honor
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Ini
W. F. Borden
Gwratyals
Colorado
The Golden Age th Batting Sluggers Recalled
An old article titled The Golden Age th Batting recalls sluggers of the era and debates whether Wagner Tajole and Browning and others would hit 50 home runs today. Buckley argues scoring changes over ten years alter how games are judged and praises early stars like Anson Connor and Orr as top batters.
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Hr Bl
Louie Cardinals
Saya Jake
Germaine
Scorini
Broutnere
Nell
Browning
Anson
Connor
Orr
Wagner
Tajole
Thera
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