High Courts Protect Fort Wayne Autonomy in City Government
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that a Fort Wayne reform bill giving control of police and fire departments to a mixed Board of safety overrode by party pressure. The decision blocks political manipulation of municipal affairs and asserts citizens must consent to any such changes. The court tradition is praised as fair and republican.
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Supreme Court
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Durbin
Citzens
Robbery of Theater Patrons at English's Opera House
Patrons in Indianapolis faced scalpers at English's opera house selling tickets to The Rogers brothers in Washington for 1.75 dollars each. Critics blame the theatrical trust for pricing and withholding seats, urging public action against managers who tolerate the scheme and predicting a reckoning as prices rise and demand shifts.
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Rogers Brothers
Washington
Theatrical Trust
Opera House
Indianapolis
English
The Candidates for Justices of the Peace
A broad mix of candidates for justices includes lawyers and unknowns, with renomination known quantities Stout Nickerson Sheppard and Smock. The piece notes concerns over unscrupulous squires and hints at political and local issues including Ballard, Bookwalter, Kokomo gas hazards, and Gallup money questions.
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Stout
Nickerson
Sheppard
Smock
Two South Carolina Senators Clash Over Field of Honor
The South Bend Tribune cites a taunting remark about South Carolina senators meeting in a so called field of honor to fight to the death. The quote implies the incident would be fully charged and dramatic if it occurred.
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South Carolina
South Bend
Telephone girls and public discussions echo in editorials
A collage of brief quotes reflects on telephone operators, Senator Beveridge's speeches, England selling colonies, and three Patterson insurance men left uninsured after a fire. The snippets show local opinions on work, politics, colonial affairs, and misfortune.
Man Sues Railroad for 20000 After Amputations
Thomas McKern sues the I. D. & W. railroad for twenty thousand dollars alleging injuries in 1900 when a cut of cars struck him in railroad yards, causing both legs to be amputated below the knees. The case asks for damages based on the severe, permanent injuries.
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Thomas McKern
I., D. & W. Railroad
Anecdotes Highlight Li Hung Chang and Notable Tales
General James H. Wilson recounts Li Hung Chang's claim to be the Chinese government in negotiations, praising his influence. Frederick Cook notes a hospital Sunday initiative, a donor sending $20 and joking credit to One Angel. Ex-Gov Upham shares a fortune teller tale about land deals. George Grossmith told of a tall vocalist who boasted of being an engine wen and refused chorus.
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James H. Wilson
Delaware Society
Li Hung Chang
Gen. Wilson
Frederick Cook
Saturday and Sunday Hospital Association
All Angels’ Episcopal Church
C. DeLaney Townsend
All Angels
Upham
Wisconsin
Prince Henry Visits Spark New York Headlines
The era of Prince Henry draws papermakers and editors alike into comment. The New York Evening Sun urges hotel fire safety while Detroit and Knoxville writers joke about the prince’s postmaster duties and groundhog forecasts. Buffalo Times notes his astonishment at New York’s skyline.
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New York
Prince Henry
Knoxville
Tenn
Sentinel
New York City
Buffalo Times
Fashion notes on summer fabrics and parasol trims
Silk grenadine and satin taffeta dominate summer wear with new details like white cord tassels on parasols. Hat quills from Paris appear on outing hats with heavy tan glace kid and blunt creasings. Double ruffles appear on parasols dresses and sleeves. Thomas Glenn granted a new trial after a $100 fine for selling liquor to a minor.
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Paris
Thomas Glenn
Stafford Moxom
Irvington
Egg Free Good Things for Cakes and Cookies
A vintage recipe roundup offers egg free baked treats. It includes layered sugar frosting, fruit cake variations rolled flat, seed cake cookies, and methods to whip cream, plus a stale cake pudding and gingersnaps. Also notes Dutch cake dough for large fruit leaves.
Witty Sayings and Comic Snippets From Puck and More
A collage of short quotes and banter from periodical humor pages including Puck and Detroit Free Press. Snippets feature light dialogue on styles, realists in drama, and playful exchanges about dresses and fortune. The tone mimics a newspaper small talk column.
Baby Outfit Makes Delicate Hand Made Wardrobe
A traditional belief favors hand crafted baby garments, priced at 100 dollars for a modern light outfit. The set uses mixed flannel and cotton to reduce shrinkage, pinked edges, and removable pieces for easy dressing. Palmetto traveling baskets provide compartments for layette items with blue sateen lining and Valenciennes ruffles as finishing touches.
Pain Balm Healed Rheumatism Says Man at 30 Lame
Mr Wheeler describes severe rheumatic pain in winter 1898 when he was 30 and nearly unable to hobble. He bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm and reports immediate relief, continuing to work steadily all year after using the product. The endorsement cites a complete recovery after a single bottle.
Across the Street Maids and Romantic Turns
A narrator watches the poetic maid across the street from a window seat. The scene shifts when a new tenant arrives and the speaker’s dreams of romance fade as the street changes. The verse captures longing, imagination, and perfunctory resolve in a playful tone.
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Spain
The Price
A reflective verse about a man who, after fifty years of life with love and labor, leaving behind only one small song. The poem presents the song as a salvific force that moved souls, with God rewarding this humble effort over worldly wealth.
Poor Little Girl A Dying Whispered Ballad
A poem from Smart Set portrays a young woman who loves and is betrayed by a man. It traces her heartbreak and guarded behavior as she hides pain behind a wary, jaded view of love and life.
Loss of Appetite Promoted by Hood's Sarsaparilla
Advertisement claims loss of appetite signals loss of vitality and urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy. It argues the tonic strengthens the stomach aids digestion makes eating pleasant enriches the blood and steadies the nerves.
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Hood
Commercial Listings and Local Advertisements
A collage of business notices: Barber Supply Co listings, Auto Storage and Repair on Ohio Street, Merchants’ Lunch and Union Station Restaurant prices, photo studio at 142 S. Illinois, continuous ledgers, Warn Burford in Indianapolis, plasterers fee deals, burial vaults at Okey Burial Vault Co., dyeing firm Brill Dyeing, Wilhite & Holloway photos, General Worth cigars at drug stores, L. D. and W. Ry travel cars to Springfield Illinois.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
Historical ad asserts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup should be used during teething. Claims include soothing the child softening gums curing wind colic and diarrhoea with a 25 cent bottle price.
Indiana Dental College Opens Hours and March April Rates
Indiana Dental College at 8 W Cor Delaware and Chiosis advertises patient hours from 9 am to 5 pm for all dental work. It promotes a Loose Leaf Price Book, flat openings, very low rates, and March April rail fares via Chicago & North Western to cities like Helena Butte Anaconda Ogden Salt Lake City Spokane Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria. Tourist sleeping cars run daily from Chicago to the Pacific Coast. maps and details available from agents or N M Breeze Cincinnati Ohio. The Sun offers ten words free for three days under the heading.
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Chicago
Summer footwear and rosette trims for spring fashions
The article notes low summer shoes and slippers with wide instep straps improving fit by preventing widening of the cut out tie. It describes rosettes as color touches on spring frocks and outlines making rosettes as substitute buttons using half inch ribbons, fine pleats, a small center button, and a turquoise centerpiece.
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Cures Whooping Cough and Croup
An old remedy claim states Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup cures whooping cough when other treatments fail and conquers croup at once without equal. The note emphasizes rapid relief for children and the remedy’s superior effectiveness.
Dentist G H Clay Promises Savings and Quality
Dr G H Clay, a dentist at 150 N Hi et, advertises fourteen years with the New York Dental Company and offers best work at reduced prices.
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G. H. Clay
M. D
N. Hi
New York Dental Company
Dr George A Ligier Removed to Newton Claypool Building
Dr George A Ligier is removed to Newton Claypool Building third floor room 847.
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E. E. Reese
Newton Claypool
George A. Ligier
Newton Claypool Bld’g
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Detroit Free Press
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Washington Star
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Baby Outfit
Mr. Wheeler
Across the Street
Quick
Felix
Wiliam Canton
Charles F. Baron
Barber Supply Co
E. Ohio-st
Union Station
Bretzman
S. Illinois
WM. B. Burford
Ind
Indianapolis Paint and Color Company
Massachusetts Ave
Okey Burial Vault Co
Law
Henry Karstadt
Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co
Masa.ave
N. Inst
Wilhite & Holloway
N. Penn
Denison Hotel
General Worth
Firstclass Drug
C. W. Kriel
Springfield, Ill
Indiana Dental College
W. Cor
Delaware and Chiosis
Indianapolis, Ind
the Sun
Phipps & Atchinson
Pettis Dry Goods Co
GEM Laundry
Indiana Ave
Sadings
Columbia National Bank
Safe Deposit Boxes
F. R. Smith & CO
Illinois
Market
Dr. Carter & Co
Cali
John Bik
Monsurery Company
Indianapols
Bond
Stevensom
Indiana Trust
Union Trust Company
Company
East Market St
John H. Holliday
Henry Eitel
Howard M. Foltz
Charles 8. M’bride
DR. E. M. Wylie
E. Chiest
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