Fads and Fancies Or the Three Rs in Education
The article discusses arithmetic teaching in the last three years and argues for a strong foundation before tackling harder problems. It notes Mr Cotton opposes removing manual training or "facts and frills" but believes they should be secondary to essentials and reformed by the State Board to emphasize real knowledge over useless practices.
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Jawer
Cotton
Lodiana
State Board of Education
Mother seeks return to common sense education
A letter from a constant reader criticizes public schools in Ohio City. He notes his two sons, now of working age, struggle with basic reading writing and arithmetic. He urges a shift back to practical schooling over costly higher education, arguing six percent of children must become breadwinners.
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Ohio City
What Do Parents Think About Early Education Emphasis
Fassett A. Cotton argues the three R's reading writing arithmetic are core, while music drawing and manual training support mind work. He urges strong emphasis on spelling and penmanship, with daily drill and early writing instruction as essential for foundational learning. The piece invites Indiana parents to share views on the old method versus modern course offerings in the first three grades.
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Fassett A. Cotton
Vet
Indiana
Colton
Atkin Firess
Cain
Mr. Coun
Cotton
The
Bulletin
President's Horses Run Away Near White House
President Roosevelt, riding in a sober carriage, saw his sorrel horses bolt near the White House. The team dashed down Pennsylvania Avenue, dragging the vehicle and injuring driver Wheeler, who suffered hip injuries. The royal carriage was damaged but no bystanders were seriously hurt.
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Dent
Dion
War Department
Wheeler
Bank scheme arms women with own coin pockets
Reports from New York in February 1816 describe a new banking proposal encouraging women depositors to carry funds in securely tied pockets sewn into their stockings. The plan promotes a “swepet treptack” to protect early funds, with strong pockets and chest fastening, aiming to empower female savers and widen patronage.
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New York
Scripps-Nrae Press Association
Fen
Westecrad
Thal
Phas
Xirong Kek
Willy
Milly
Lin Fiver
Coren
Demuth Sues Company for 310000 Damages
Peri Indiana February 1 A man named John Demuth sues the C. C. and J. company claiming 310000 in damages after an incident involving a car engine. The suit details are provided in a special Sun report.
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Peri
Ind
John Demuth
Durbin Going South Special And Economic Moves
Durbin faces a southern shift after a European trip. Lak and tiered figures hint at changes in leadership. A gubernatorial plan unfolds with scheduled events and a potential appointment in a southern financial firm. The narrative mentions New Orleans and awaiting return from Europe.
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Anderson
Orlewia
Tia
Europe
City Record For A Day Births And Deaths
A city record lists births and deaths with names and ages. Notable entries include Mi util Abs and Sarah Lavweeny births, and Mary B Moward 48 English pneumonia death, plus Luther Smit 22 Norwood gunshot wound and Elizabeth Mall 64 mitral regurgitation.
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Util Abs
Korg
Broulnirte
Aliwind
Mary
Gers Jename
Mir Beatin How
Monge
Ail
Sarah Lavweeny
ME Metikel
Riel
Apel
Aid Linh
Sndes
Hravtashite
Lins
Dee
Klvate Ferner
Mary B. Moward
Willi Dee
S. Detawhire
Pneumona
John T. Sarton
X. Turat
Luther Smit
Norwood
Willan
Hedger
Wington
William J. Hays
Mary McClain
Julietta Hospital
Susan Butcher
Imm
Leonard Scntt
Alabama
Elizabeth Mall
City Hospital
Mitral
Wrahemomtha
Sheldon
Marriages of Carey Meyer and Lady M Jayman and others
Old newspaper fragment lists marriages and households including Carey Meyer and Lady M Jayman Morrin M Neher and Nellie Roll Joan Casey and Pearl A Walder Harry Webb and Gertrude Lyers plus entries for Olin cottage Arbor 5400 Anna Wachstetter 3a W Washington and Prudence M Davis double dwelling 0 Congress 200 dollars.
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Carey Meyer
Lady M. Jayman
Morrin M. Neher
Nellie Roll
Joan Casey
Pearl A. Walder
Harry Webb
Gertrude Lyers
Olttn
Aror
J. Olin
Arbor
Anna Wachstetter
Washington
Prudence M. Davis
Congress
Woman Slaps Bold Pedlar in Public clash at Capitol Square
An incident on Capitol Square in the afternoon escalated as peddler Jacob Colter, 50, assaulted by a woman, was arrested after a chase. Mrs Willich, 48, confronted the man when he offered improper advances to a youth and pressed a girl. Police later found Colter hiding in the old rolling mill yards.
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Jow Park Pendher
Capitolare
Depeaye
Yotleemen Berosuer
KitamVer
Pedadler
Javod Colter
Ruasta
Varly
Hume
Mie
Willich
Mra. Willich
Voller
On Trial for Burglary in Anderson Court
Richard Howard known as Richard Gilhouser faces burglary trial in Anderson on charges tied to Joseph Roxen Divurn’s residence. He was captured with Jobo Doyle at 3 am on August Ki. Howard posted a $10 bond via wealthy relatives.
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SUN Anderson
Ind
Richard Howard
Adias
Richard Gilhouser
Devaria
Joseph Roxen
Jobo Doyle
Flings Valley
Howard
Matlonad
Boy Sues for Damages Over Foundry Injury
Samuel Johnson, 31, claims 315000 damages from Wooley Foundry and Machine Works in superior court. He says he was ordered to mount a ladder and repair a belt after an hour of steady work when an ink shafting accident in December tore his arm.
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Anderson
Samuel Johnson
Wooley Foundry
Haywood Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Charles Haywood of Eckhart filed a voluntary bankruptcy in federal court. He claims debts of 2576 dollars and 19 cents, with personal property including medical books, surgical instruments, a silver cornet, wearing apparel, a watch, and a can worth about 4 dollars.
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Haywood
Charles Haywood
Eckhart. Incl
Federal Court
Ife
Six O Clock Dinner for Sniles at Hye Park M E
The Sniles of the Hye Park M E church invite all members to a six o clock dinner Friday evening at Mrs. Suttons home on Kenwood avenue. Tea and cake will be served after the meal.
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Hye Park
M. E. Church
Lafayette Society Shocked by Attorney Arrest
Special to the Bun reports Lafayette society unsettled as Attorney Joseph Eacock faces charges of blackmail with a $1.08 offer, six bills returned against him, and linked indictments touch several local figures including Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Grimes amid allegations of seduction and political voting influence.
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Joseph Eacock
Lafayette
Bint
Lackmail
Altorney
Thomas Brown
Honge Hex
Mra. Brown
Kagovk
Charles K. Grimes
Lafayutte
England Bound Extradition Case Involves Harding
Wabee Hagshawe Sherding travels toward England as U S authorities weigh extradition. Charles B Moorea Welto appears after Friday examination waivers. A new commitment aims to confine Harding in Jaw until order from Secretary John May in Washington. Harding allegedly embezzled parish funds, leading to extradition papers from January.
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Wabee Hagshawe Sherding
England
U. S. Cunnia
Charles B Moorea
Welto
Tur Ham
Harding Im Jaw
John May
Washington
Recove
Narting
Prison life notes from West Virginia facility transfer
In Wheeling West Virginia Feb Ange W Machen convicted of portal traps was put in work for up to 18 months. He is to be assigned to the clerk of the prison. Gal May and AB planned to shift Lan and Philonophy to spare time. The老re Grete are in the prison naspi and have not been assigned to a specific task.
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Suripps-Avrak Presa Association
Wheeling
W. Va
W. Machen
Gal May
Shiv Lan
Philonophy
Males Slapped His Wife In Domestic Incident
Frank Males, 2, driver on Menurv avenue, returned home Thursday night to find his wife injured. The husband reportedly slapped her in a violent quarrel and was arrested on a charge related to domestic assault by authorities.
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Frank
Wight
Indiana Man Hart Suffered Train Wreck After Defective Actuator
Indiana man Hart of Chicago suffered injuries when a train derailed near Rijkduert on Friday morning after a defective actuator caused the engine to overturn. Several passengers were shaken up as all cars left the track at the Short Fant Mall station.
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Indiana
Man Hart
Actuiptrau Rar Press Assoctation
Cncago
Pleeman Charen Sebhhaugh
Rijkduert
Lumber King Dies After Generous Gifts in Muskegon
Feb 1 report from Rae Press Association Muskegon Michigan notes the death of lumber magnate Hicktey. He was renowned for munificent gifts totaling over 100000 dollars to establish various institutions in Muskegon.
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Lumber King
Scrippe
RAE Press Association
Muskegon
Mich
Chaptes
Hicktey
Hummer Mainonaire
Pritey
le Yeaa
Man Shoots Wife Then Himself in Chicago Tragedy
After reportedly adopting his wife, Jom Fuektyschlit turned a revolver on Kimmell, firing twice. The wife was fatally wounded. medical staff could not save her, and little hope remained for her recovery. Police are investigating the double tragedy in Chicago.
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Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
Chicago
Explosion Damages Beck Residence in Noblesville
Special to The Run reports a gas explosion and ensuing fire destroyed John Beck’s residence in Noblesville Indiana on Thursday evening. Beck, aged unspecified, sustained severe injuries.
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Noblesville
Ind
John Beck
Beck
Jon
Candle Man Dead in Richmond Factory Era
Special to the Sun reports in Richmond Indiana that Gattlelly e Widner died. He manufactured ceanollen here for a period of years, retiring four years ago.
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Tichmond
Ind
Through Service to Begin Freight Pagination in Indiana
A wire service note from Peri in Indiana reports the Indianapolis Northrén will begin a new freight service pattern next Monday, with paging through freight movements to improve departures and arrivals. The item notes changes in scheduling and routing across Indianapolis and surrounding lines.
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PERI
Ind
Indianapolis Northrén
Thedianapolis
Eiffeline Child Named After Tower Platform Incident
A Part hian baby born on a Night platform near the Hiftot tower receives the unusual name Eiffeline or Eiffeline, chosen by the pagenta, considered fitting by local readers. Catarrh is claimed to be permanently cured by Wood's Sarsa parilla.
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Eiffeline
Hiftot Tower
Fruit and Produce Prices at Local Market
A fractured list of produce prices includes apples, mowers, greens, grapes, bananas, dried fruits, peaches, dates, nuts, cabbage, honey, lemons, and oranges. Prices are given per keg, box, or pound with various weights and quantities.
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Malaga
Exuid Taney Verdelli
Florida
Indiana Indianapolis Live Stock Market Report
Indianapolis stock market update lists receipts and prices for cattle and sheep. It notes steady market conditions with ranges for steers, heifers, cows, calves, and feeders, plus dairy and hog figures, while also detailing track and freight notes and assorted grain references.
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Indianapolis
Mediu
New York Produce Prices and Terms
A cryptic ledger from ACRIPPS'RAE PRESS ASSOCIATION lists items including pork, sugar, tallow, and various poultry products with scattered prices and quality notes. The fragment references plants, brands, and terms like factory extras and imitation cream, but lacks coherent context or complete sentences.
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New York
Acripps'rae Press Association
Lord Quiet Elmer Boats
Hutter
Creamer
Tirets
CNITA
Tres
Indianapolis Produce Prices and Grading List
A cached pricing list from Indianapolis Produce includes items such as spring chickens and roosters at low cents per unit, turkeys hens and old ines, eggs and creamery butter by state and origin, various cheeses from New York and Wisconsin, Swiss and brick cheeses, and coffee and tea grades. Notable entries show price ranges for packages and roasted java greens, with scattered brand and origin notes across a wide assortment of dairy, meats, and beverages.
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Elgin
New York
Wisconsin
New York Stocks Rise on Steel and Amalgamated Copper
The market opened with gains across major groups. Metropolitan Street Railway rose, Amalgamated Copper led with higher demand, and Manhattan and Brooklyn Rapid Transit advanced. The feature list showed steel and iron stocks quiet but improving, while government bonds and bank statements reflected mixed signals as holiday effects dampened activity.
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Scripps-Acrae Press Association
New York
Atuck Market
Metropolitan Street Railway
Manhattan
Brooklyn
London
Din Aint Stel Company
Tennessee Coal
Tennessee Coal Ai Tron Auld Uy
Beepate
Inari Amd Steel
Schinsse Hberfield
Colorado Fuel
Lyon
Bial
Dutta Alchiity
Republic
Chicago Live Stock Market Summary
SCRIPPS-ARAe PRESS ASSOCIATION reports mixed cattle and hog prices with cash bids and receipts for Saturday. Western sheep and lamb receipts show steady to higher bids while native cattle and hogs attract varied demand at St Louis and East St Louis markets.
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Pittsburg
RAE Press
Absociat
Pittstote
Pete Crete
WTC
Salts Coonie
Simus
SEMG
Imeem
MGA
Chicago
Scrippe-Arae Press Association
Shivago
Felth
Cntele
Atorkern
Doeden
Western
St. Louis
Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
Coal and Coke Prices From Anthracite Markets
A list of coal and coke price quotes by type and origin. Includes anthracite sizes, smokeless varieties, lump and nut notes, ovens and coke by ton or per bushel, with regional references such as Pittsburg, Jackson, Kas nawha, Raymond, Winifrede, Hocking Valley, Connellsville, and Indiana.
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Cannel
Blosaburg
Jackson
Kasnawha
Pittsburg
Raymond
Winifrede
Hocking Valley
Luhrig
Brazil Block
Greene and Sullivan
Kk Gackson
Slack
West Virginia
Salina
Saline County
Indiana
Connellsville
Last Hours of Kate Edwards and Alma in a Mountain Prison
Reading February report details Kate Edwards facing execution for her husband’s murder. She prays for mercy, hopes for commutation to life, and longs to secure clothes for daughter Alma. Rev Schweitzer offers spiritual comfort as the board of pardons weighs clemency before February 15.
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Kate Edwards
Alma
Kate
Renntry Hausen
Kiate
Chemiet
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