What Is the Scheme Behind Fairbanks Bill on White River
The piece questions Senator Charles W. Fairbanks's bill to declare White river unnavigable arguing it would deprive Indianapolis of water recreation and boat access. It calls the proposal ill conceived and notes the river remains a free, public resort. It also reports Hancock county Democrats heard John W. Kern speak in zero weather and references rulings on will interpretation and will reform.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
White River
Indianapolis
Water Company
City of
Hancock County
Old Boreas
John W. Kern
Hancock
Kern
W. J. Bryan
Appellate Court
Senator Fairbanks Sees Himself Among Top Presidential Picks
Senator Fairbanks says he is among the most popular on the presidential track next to Roosevelt. He argues the claim may be true yet has little consequence. He notes there is currently nothing to prevent Roosevelt’s nomination.
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Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Britain Answers Holland on South Africa Peace
Britain declares that Boers must surrender and let Britain win the war in South Africa. The reply frames peace terms as unconditional and portrays British forbearance as generous to a fault.
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Great Britain
Britain
Holland
South Africa
Captain Howell Endorses Gorman as Democratic Presidential Hopeful
Georgia's Captain Evan P. Howell labels Arthur Pue Gorman the most available man in the Democratic Party for the presidency. The elderly commander notes he should not be blamed for the remark.
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Evan P. Howell
Georgia
Arthur Pue Gorman
Howell
Biddle desperadoes honored as flowers bloom on caskets
A fragment from a historical column notes grim humor as flowers rest on coffins of Biddle desperadoes in Pittsburg. It quips about public fascination with criminals and political jostling around Beveridge and Tillman. It also comments on unions, violets fashion, and streetcar chaos in Indianapolis.
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Pittsburg
Treasury looting claim on railroad passes for officials
Attorney general Taylor argued in superior court that state officials using railroad passes should not receive mileage from the state. He warned that such passes permit broader abuses by public officials.
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Taylor
Superior Court
Treasury
Policy men fear justice in police court trials
The passage asserts that policy men dread Judge Stubbs delivering impartial justice and view police court juries as a farce, explaining their insistence on a jury trial.
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Stubbs
Governing Ties Run to Cuban Trip Start
The text urges prompt action to ensure the governor’s imposing staff begins its Cuban trip efficiently, following the proper address for Henry of Prussia when visiting.
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Henry
Prussia
Summer Heat Solaces Offer No Clear Answer
One hot summer day brings questions about usefulness and purpose with little relief. The speaker reflects on the futility of seeking meaning amid extreme heat and idle moments.
The Grand Offers A Varied Week Of Amusements
The Grand bills a week of acts praised for merit with no single headliner. Elsie DeWolf trails her own management echoing Amelia Bingham and Percy Haswell. Laura Burt benefit at the New York Casino features Lavinia Shannon Lucille LaVerne and Thomas Q. Seabrooke Fay Templeton. The Park Theatre crowds the Rays and Johnny Ray while the Empire showcases Irwin’s big show.
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Elsie DeWolf
Amelia Bingham
Percy Haswell
Miss DeWolf
Lederer
Laura Burt
New York
Lavinia Shannon
Lucille LaVerne
Old Grand Stock Company
Thomas Q. Seabrooke
Fay Templeton
Miss Burt
Roosevelt Hospital
Embroidery Styles For Summer Frocks And The Gibson Shirtwaist
Embroidery trends abound for summer frocks with black and white combos and ecru accents. Delicate vine patterns on sheer lawn, edged tucks, and all over white embroidery offer rich trimming, while the Gibson shirtwaist with broad military shoulders and side pleats gains favor for light fabrics.
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Gibson
Blue of Sevres color linked to porcelain patterns
The text notes a clear light blue decoration on a Sevres porcelain vase or hair pin tray. It says the color matches the cerulean tint seen in panne velvet, plisse silk, and Louisine weaves used in evening colors. Ask for Blue of Sevres.
Old-fashioned Cameo Brooches Inspire Collar Clasps
Cameo brooches are highlighted as artistic options for collar or belt clasps, showcasing intricate reliefs and Victorian charm ideal for fashion accessories. The piece emphasizes craftsmanship and decorative versatility for garments and jewelry.
Fashion notes on accessories for afternoon wear
The piece describes hair adornments with silk chrysanthemums and muff enhancements using lace slips to convert a plain muff into dressy wear. It notes jeweled buckles on velvet bows and neck ribbons, velvet ribbon wristlets, and black accents on light gowns. Lace collars, tortoise shell umbrella handles, and antique gold bracelets are highlighted.
Rose Branch Bouquets Change Bridal Party Look
The new idea in weddings is to furnish each bridesmaid with a rose branch bouquet spread lengthways and wired to keep roses aligned along the route of the long stemmed beauties. Bridesmaids carry the branches point downward in the bridal procession and the rose branch rivals the hay stack and shower bouquets this winter.
What the Papers Say on Bribers and Valets
A collection of editorial quips notes the blurring of lines between bribe givers and takers. It cites Beveridge’s valet as an example and jokes that statesmen with valets invite similar scrutiny. It also mockingly contrasts royal appearances with U S leaders.
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Beveridge
A Party by Good Mistress Chicken at the Barnyard
A tale of a party hosted by Good Mistress Chicken for barnyard friends. She serves a soup from odds and ends and is shocked by their manners. A spoons debate arises as a duck explains they are spoonbill ducks.
Colonial quilts stir envy and high prices in Detroit
Women with woven colonial quilts face a great rage as these iconic pieces, valued at 160 dollars, shift from traditional uses to drawing room decor and table coverings. The piece notes the quilts’ evolving role in homes, with a Detroit Tribune flavor. Also mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for coughs and colds.
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Detroit
Tribune
Sketches and Songs of a Singer on Ice Danger
A humorous fragment describes danger on the ice as a singer sketches a courting tale with Garry and a maiden. A conversation follows about Garry’s poetry on snow and a seashore anecdote about inscribing a name in sand.
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Garry
Suitor presses elder for daughter’s consent to marriage
An old man refuses consent to his daughter’s proposed marriage while the nervy suitor urges a change of heart. The exchange centers on prospects and familial approval in a tense dialogue.
I Swore Off Lying Then Nearly Broke Today
Newliwed confesses to Brown that a chorus girl spoke to him while with his wife. He claimed she was an old acquaintance of long standing, a friend since she wore short dresses, avoiding entanglement.
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Newliwed
Brown
Anarchist Reputation Sparks Street Exchange
Jenks and Jinks discuss a black bearded man who moves away as he mocks the preparations to receive the prince. The man calls the effort nonsense and claims to favor treating imperial majesty as nobility. The debate labels the stranger a notorious anarchist.
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Jenks
Jinks
Indiana gains praise in state stats and editorials
SPIRIT OF THE STATE PRESS notes Indiana as the smallest western state by area yet ranks high in population and production across many sectors. Quotes from Winamac Republican Bloomfield Democrat Marengo Observer and others praise heroes, tax lists, and calls to empower the interstate commerce commission.
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Indiana
Winamac Republian
Marengo
Congress
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Lafayette Call
Quotable Snatches At County Fair And Bank Banter
A humorous collage of rural observations and witty exchanges. Tales of fair stalls with stamp covered chairs and patchwork quilts mingle with playful banter about banks, dogs, and courtship. The snippets capture a lighthearted, old fashioned village mood.
Pure Candy and Cocoanut Cakes from Ladies Home Journal
A short recipe note outlines making Pure Candy with sugar cocoanut and milk boiled five minutes then stirred until creamy and set in a dish. It also gives a quick cocoanut cake method using egg whites water cocoanut flour and rapid baking in a hot oven.
Barroom plots and policy tickets echo a corrupt night
A narrator recalls plots to bribe two colored men for a beating, then observes a saloon selling policy tickets openly. Police watch but do not intervene as books and tickets circulate in view. A satirical note on Indianapolis smoke and a union group’s social, with a bold treasury figure.
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Kentucky
Mike
The Stimulus of Pure Blood
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and supports all body organs. It lists relief from biliousness dyspepsia constipation kidney complaints rheumatism catarrh nervousness weakness faintness pimples blotches and skin eruptions. W P Keeton of Woodstock Alabama credits a course with renewed energy and health.
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W. P. Keeton
Woodstock
Ala
Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises a True Cure
An advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures illness and fulfills its boast. It urges readers to trust the product over substitutes and buy Hood's today for reliable relief.
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Hood
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