Miners clash over wages as Indiana paper weighs fate
In Indianapolis the miners convention prompts debate on higher wages and shared prosperity with coal operators. John Mitchell urges caution while signaling potential strikes if operators refuse a voluntary share. government involvement and Roosevelt era policy add pressure as unions brace for decisive talks. Also notes Bloomington religious revival and critiques goody goody caution.
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Indianapolla
John Mitchell
Roosevelt
Minera
Coe
Mitchell
Bailey as Senate Leader Should Lead Despite Odd Praise
The St Louis Republic questions Senator Bailey for Democratic leadership in the Senate, praising his debate force and practical tactics while oddly noting his physical presence and manner. It argues Bailey is a logical choice, then shifts to U S statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, framing it around contentious territorial politics and Mormon voting fears.
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Bailey
Senate
Penoncmta
Halley
Taviy Privelate
St. Lats
Republic
Hag
Bailey Foet
Tut Hen
United States
Senate Democrats
Roosevelt
Arizona
New Mexico
The Greatest Merchant and Marshall Field
A reflective piece on Marshall Field’s life and Chicago’s view of his impact. It notes his immense fortune, estimated between $100,000,000 and $200,000,000, and praises his temperance frugality and self control as pillars of his success. The article acknowledges mixed judgments but highlights field’s enduring influence on commerce.
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Field
Marshall Moos
Tong
Marshall Field
Chicago
Flein
Use for the whip in reform of wife beaters debated in Congress
A Philadelphia representative backs Herbert Spencer’s punishment theory to deter wife beating, arguing suffering should follow wrongdoing. The piece notes Adams cites historical arcs from Greece to English law, claims broad support among officials, jurists, and legislators, and questions why there is objection to a whipping remedy.
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Adams
Philadelphia
Herbert Spencer
Spencer
Dera
Adamigy
England
Politico tie and grain talk at Winch ester hotel gathering
A young man named Goodrich and a group of men gathered at the Denjean hotel lobby in Winchester where Goodrich joked about not being a politician while his brother handles politics and grain business. In conversation in nearby Claypool hotel lobby, Carl Riddick and John Moorman discussed the Thirteenth district Republican convention, praising Moorman’s speech and unity. grain elevator construction in the area was examined by Ba Grayhill, noting demand, timber shortages, and the shift to cement and hollow brick in elevator builds.
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Denjean Hotel
Goodrich
Mia
Winchester
Fats
Jho’e
Mr. Goodrich
P. E
J. P
Indiana Grain Dealers’ Association
Jim
Winehyster
Handalph
Claypool
Moor Army
Stout
Carl W. Riddick
Winamag
John L. Moorman
Knox
Thirteenth
Moorman
State Committee
Riddick
Phirtegath
Republican Party
Moreman
Moorevelt
Delykate
Ataréa
Ba. Grayhill
Baleville
Tenison
Graybll
Graytill
Real Ghost Tales From A Railway Echoes
A Kansas City Star piece recounts two tales of real ghosts. A Michigan City farmer’s wagon crash with a locomotive leads to Crawford’s death and a ghostly rescue scene with Fassett claiming Crawford’s spirit saved him. A Ray County man moves into a haunted house where rats and odd noises reveal a hidden trapped rat as the ghost.
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Hyde Park
Michigan City
Jim Crawford
Fasselt
Crawford
Fassett
Michiganee
Crawtorns
Ray County
Tlo
Thad
Kansas City Star
The Violet Tree and Other Odd Historic Remedies
A fragmentary brain-teaser of curiosities and dubious cures cites venom, curare, antifat powders, and cocaine as medical curiosities. It quotes a denture display, a galler and sea-beast gloss, and contemplates incubator warmth, hatch rates, and the mysterious violet tree with year round blossoms.
The Knockers Denounced by President Hoosevelt
President Hoosevelt denounces the knocker who hinders isthmian canal construction. He says the knocker distracts and obstructs progress, appealing to uncertain minds for moral support and critical disruption. Detroit News.
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Hoosevelt
Inocker
Detroit News
George Ade Media Spotlight And Slang In Art
The Buffalo News notes George Ade, a Canadian figure, aims to shine in legitimate writing. He repudiates certain humor fashions and seeks to prove wit without affectation while treating slang as a fine art and testing its worth.
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Ade
George Ade
Buffalo News
Missouri Social Whirl Pre supper honors at Botcler
The Saturday pre supper at Botcler drew a good crowd as iltte sylva Young won the toilet net for the prettiest girl and Rob Staplee received the cake of soap for the dirtiest fellow in the Vaduaourt Exchange event.
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Missouri
Botcler
Iltte Sylva Young
Rob Staplee
Origin of Modern Etiquette Reveals 11th Century Roots
A fragmentary note explains that the custom of a gentleman allowing his wife to precede him into a room began in the eleventh century. The practice arose from social norms of the era and aimed to ease introductions and health concerns within households.
Perfectly Cool Senate Talks Clash With President
The article notes ongoing chatter between the president and the senate about an impeachment issue though the senate shows little enthusiasm. Mr. Fairbanks appears notably calm amid the discussions.
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Senate
Mr. Fairbanks
New York Store January Clearing Sale Shoes 50% Off
The New York Store offers up to half price on all remaining stock in a January clearing sale. Odd lots and discontinued lines are dramatically reduced to clear. Women’s and children’s footwear across patent leather, gunmetal, calfskin, and felt styles from $0.40 to $0.50, plus infants’ shoes and house slippers discounted.
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Chutten
Bsc
Taney
Parcels Post Gauge Across Nations and Rates
A historical note outlines international parcels post rates and services, detailing Germany Britain France Austria Hungary Italy and Switzerland. It cites costs for weighing, insurance, and maximum parcel weights, with Germany and Great Britain cited for large volumes and profits. The piece also advocates saving by disciplined deposits and promotes The Indiana Trust Co with capital and surplus figures.
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United States
Colombia
Abe
Port Union
Germany
San Francisco
John Warmimaker
France
Italy
Switzerland
Austro-Hungary
The Cossacks Are the Czar's Men
A Hartford Courant summary of Cossack life under the czar notes they govern themselves with their own laws, landowners, and schools, tax themselves, and remain loyal to the czar while living free from imperial taxes. The piece cites Sperry and Bryan remarks on Russian fleets, land ownership, and independence.
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Russia
Carregte
Minneapolis
Mr. Sperry
Pot
Bryan
Philppines
Tate
Connecticut Valley
War Sperry
Kansas City Journal
Police
Ollthemeelves
Cgar
Forelgmer Crussian
Noat A
Hartford Courant
Wealthy man Andrew Carnegin seeks simple life
A terse note hints at a rare figure, Andrew Carnegin, choosing poverty over riches. The remark suggests controversy among the affluent and hints at public interest in the unusual personal decision.
Rest Cause Cited for Ill Witnesses in Insurance Probe
Washington Post reports physicians may certify that illness of many witnesses who failed to testify before the life insurance investigating committee was caused by exposure.
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Life Insurance Investigating Committee
Washington Pobt
A Good Gueas Doctor Ends Rant After 35 Days
A troubled Tittaburg physician has spoken for 35 days without relief and predicts two more hours without sustenance. The unconventional plea highlights a local medical figure's deteriorating condition and ongoing distress.
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Tittaburg
Hazing criticized as bullying and cowardice
The Minneapolis Journal denounces hazing as a logical yet destructive rite that corrupts the strong by abusing the weak. It argues firemen and policemen do not enact harm for training and calls for an immediate stop, urging expelled students be welcomed home as victims of cruelty.
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Aday
Aboapalis
Minneapolis
Chicago Mother Defends School Absence Policy
A Chicago mother kept her boy away from school under education law, while protests by the father led to his prosecution and a $2 fine. The court ruled the father culpable for failing to establish himself as head of the household, aligning with the son's viewpoint in a contentious family matter.
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Chicago
Front Row Talk Among Pens and Paints
In a soft exchange two girls discuss art and identity. Mary Mannera is cited painting, while one dismisses the task as hard to interpret. A calm remark follows about complexion and talent as the scene unfolds with tea and chocolate.
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Mary Mannera
No Oil to Spare in City Papers Hint at Reform
A fragmentary clippings piece cites Rockefeller and Rogers as unable to spare funds in Missouri and Kenya. The item mentions a forthcoming thirty-eighth annual meeting of the Woman's Suffrage Association and hints at forgotten births, per the Baltimore Herald.
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John D. Rockefeller
H. H. Rogers
Missouri
Keneag
Philadelphia
Woman's Sumtraga Association
Baltimore Herald
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