Father and Mother as Greatest People in Oak Park Vote
A Chicago suburb story notes Oak Park children’s vote on who is the greatest person. Lincoln leads with 14 votes, Washington 11, McKinley 6, Roosevelt 4, King Arthur and Joan of Arc tied at 3, and “My Father” and “My Mother” each 3. The piece extols the mother as queen and the father as king in the Kingdom of Love.
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Schuol
Oak Park
Chicago
Lincoln
Washington
McKinley
Roosevelt
King Arthur
Joan of Arc
King Solomon
Kingdom of Love
What Taggart Did to Reach
The piece recounts Thomas Taggart’s dominance in Indianapolis Democratic politics. It notes his backing of Joe Fanning for district 7 state committee, delegates won by a four to one ratio, and recalls Taggart’s 1900s tactics against James L. Keach who once backed Holtzman for mayor. It suggests Taggart’s organizational skill overwhelmed Keach, leaving Keach frustrated and wiser.
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Taggart
Thomas Taggart
Joe Fanning
Democratic State Committee
James L. Keach
John W. Holtzman
Indianapolis
Holtzman
Keach
T. Taggart
Canal Treaty and Political Snubs Echoed in Editorials
A collection of editorials notes public pacific hopes tied to a canal treaty. The Buffalo Evening News questions Democratic stance while the Columbia Evening Dispatch links peace to money's role in funding war. A Missouri inventor’s straw cigar process is mocked by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as holiday trade flatters.
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Buffalo Evening News
Columbia Evening Dispatch
Missouri
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Whisky in Indianapolis Seventy Years Old Sparked Banter
A garbled page item references a 66 year old whisky in Indianapolis and scatters quips about better times and jovial visions. It quotes lines about love, joy, and springtime imagery, then shifts to humorous exchanges and social notices. Edward Singer signs off the snippet with a wry tone.
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Indianapolis
January in the Cycle of the Seasons and Old Beliefs
A historical overview describes January as Aquarius the water bearer in Hipparchus times, with Janus the gatekeeper of the year and two-faced imagery. It notes Roman holidays Epiphany Plough Monday St Agnes eye and St Paul day, and explains twelfth night wassail customs and seasonal associations.
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Hipparchus
Aquarius
Janus
Ate
Heaven
Nist
Saxony
St. Agnes
St. Paul
Clerical Jokes Wind Through Church Tales
A collection of humorous church anecdotes features a new organ described with a bizarre simile, a young minister clashing with a veteran doctor over disciplining truth telling, and a prison sermon that provokes laughter. Other vignettes include a New York child devising a butter-buying ruse, a boy misquoting scripture, and a parishioner’s hunt for meaning amid playful misreadings.
The Keynote Threat in a Hidden Romance
In a tale narrated by a guest, Mary fears her fiancé Rauph Weston despite her father Mark Tottenham’s approval. Weston, a musician, wields a mysterious “keynote” that controls Mary, prompting the narrator to hide and witness a tense confrontation ending with Mary collapsing as Weston threatens deadly consequences. Mary and her father soon depart, and Weston hints he will pursue them, implying a fatal outcome.
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Tares
Mary
Weston
Aecret
Mark Tottenham
Mr. Tottenham
Avitor
Noronger
Truth and wind in a London note to a New Orleans breeze
A London writer misdescribes travel in the United States with a wind from Canada reaching New Orleans. The piece links Sir Henry Wotton’s counsel to truth with a reflection on memory, moral maxims, and everyday observations in railway and police stations.
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Henry Wotton
Henry
London
United States
New Orleans
Canada
Pointers for Women and the Alphabet of Virtues
A reader notes from Zolton warn against chasing wants and advise that true needs appear. The piece presents a list of virtues for women including Amiable, Bountiful, Clever, Devoted, Economical, Forgiving, Gracious, Happy, Industrious, Kind, Modest, Neat, Obedient, Pleasant, Quiet, Reflecting, Saving, Tender, Urbane, Virtuous, Wise, Yielding, and Zealous.
Early Pioneers Legend Described in Old Magazine
An old magazine narrative claims Illinois settlers earned the nickname suckers from a practice by early pioneers. It describes Native habits and a disturbing method used to soothe infants by tying raw pork to the baby’s feet, provoking kicks to prevent choking.
Good Counsel for 1904 Inspires Daily Kindness
A 1904 exhortation urges rising with resolve to brighten others days through simple acts. It urges sharing a helping garment, offering kind words to the sorrowful, and encouraging greetings to newcomers. The guidance promises lasting benefit as time flows gently onward.
Vaudeville bills and theater reviews at English’s empire and Grand
A busy night of entertainment with multiple shows at English’s Opera House Grand Park and Empire theaters. Critics note poor singing by Mary Melbane, strong wire-walker Paul Stevens, and lively Princeton glee club on Monday. Rose Sydell’s London Helles at the Empire draws praise after introduction of E Z Trimmer. The Queen of the Highway at Park theater promises action with George Park as detective and the Wild Horse tavern scene. Unique theater crowds fill eight performances, with proceeds to St Phillips mansion.
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Park
Empire
Rydell
London
Long
Mary Melbane
Galeries
Paul Stevens
Silvertons
Princeton Glee Club
Opera House
Princeton
Mrood Faters
Princeton University
Nassau
Tomlinson Hall
St. Phillips’ Mansion
Rose Sydell
London Helles
The
Joseph A. Mitchell
E. Z. Trimmer
Empire Stage
Park Theater
California
George Park
Wild Horse Tavern
A Sure Recipe for Good Coffee and Robbed Judge's Wife
A traveler cites a humorous coffee-making recipe based on copying top hotels and then doing the opposite. In St. Louis police report ex-Judge Spencer’s wife, Mrs. P. Spencer, robbed of eight diamond rings worth 800 dollars and $2, with a suspect shadowed to Chicago after the theft at Dr. Mary P. McClain’s sanitarium.
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ST. Louis
P. Spencer
Spencer
Mary P. McClain
Police Department of
Chicago
Minuet Club Christmas Dance at Brenneke Academy
The Monday afternoon literary club met with Mrs. Earl E. Matlock. The Christmas dance of the Minuet Club was held Monday night at Brenneke Academy. The Walkuren society hosts Friday at Miss Thudium’s home. The Princeton university club ball at German house in Annapolis drew a brilliant society crowd. Mrs. Otto Lefler and Miss Birk entertained Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Join Dalfinger of Louisville, Miss Laura Detkmeier of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Clarence Harris.
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Earl E. Matlock
Brenneke Academy
Walkuren Society
Thudium
New Jersey
Princeton University Club
Indiannapolis
Otto Lefler
Mra Join Dalfinger
Loulaville
Laura Detkmeier
Cincinnati
Mra
Clarence Harris
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Tig
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Mr. J. Keach
Evee
Payne
Ginea
Bt. Louis World
Boston Herald
East
Cleveland
Joy
Boston
Rockefeller
Rocke
Obidiah
Hell
Robert
Edward Singer
Tura
Itv
Eas
New York
Johnny
Walt
Philosophy
Zolton
Ori
Mabe
Areitadis
Yromen
Phare
Mable Medicing
Nureo Eliza & Dennett Rochester
Good Counsel
Indiana
Sales Union
Pettis Dry Goods
Indiana Trust CO. Savings Department
Washington St
Virginia Ave
Howell Waddle
Law Building
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Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
E. Market St
Ind Capital
John H. Holliday
H.C. Martin
HOTEL
York
7Th Avenue
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36Th Street
Broadway
Btokes & Williams
B. F. Bye
Bockies
Scott
Wadi Wash
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