Controversial Shaw Play Sparks Moral Debate in Era News
A critical column denounces a Shaw play as disgusting and immoral while urging managers to resist sensationalism. It weighs moral doctrine against pleasure, then shifts to praise for a Pure Foods bill and its impact, noting Congress action and public health concerns. Taft meets Roosevelt at Oyster Bay for the key note speech plans.
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Songreds
Congress
Tuapure Fonds
Toda
Taft
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
South
The Sun in Summer Daily Tea Offer
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to The Sum for a daily tea from mom before travel. It promises delivery to the reader’s address wherever they are, at a stated rate, with options to change the address as desired.
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Mom
Sheai
Frean
Law for public depositories praised by Marion county bar
The Marion county bar association advocates a state bill to regulate public depositories, citing clear need and careful drafting. The group stresses meticulous planning to ensure sound financial management and prevent missteps in state funds handling. A committee refined a strong bill for presentation to the State Bar association. A contrasting claim links cigarettes to Europe, balanced by mention of a Pittsburgh millionaire.
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Bar Angociation
Marion County
Euch
General Assembly
Bar Association of
Har Association
DIM
Cis
Bar Association
Official critic verdict on Shaw drama Mira, Warren's Profession
New York court rules Shaw play not immoral though it remains revolting. It overturns indecency finding, stating there is nothing inherently indecent in the work, while condemning its themes and appeal as repellent and unattractive. Production halted after arrest actions.
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Mr. Shaw
New York
Mira
Warren
George Bernard Shaw
Ted
A New Religion Debate Sparks Theological Exchange
An article in Suggestion advocates a radical departure from current theology arguing the old ideas are threadbare. Church leaders counter that revival of traditional beliefs is needed to curb immorality and support reforms. The piece sketches possible forms for a new faith centered on happiness as its core aim.
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Lona
Bach
Alves
Maiure
Arete
Financial Difficulties Shape Russian Finances and Politics
A minister of finance report to the Duma warns Russia’s finances are strained and a new loan is needed. Parliament may seize control of fiscal policy amid fears of mismanagement, with calls for a stronger government and changes in leadership. Separate items note Hearst's presidential non candidacy, New York tower plans, C and A verdict complaints, Cincinnati gardens funding, and reforms era pressures.
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Douma
Ihe
South America
Constitutional Democrats
Russia
Parhans
New York
Lang
Alaska Tales From Returnee Raymond Brumbaugh
Raymond Brumbaugh speaks of Alaska adventures and strange events from the north, recalling moments of sorrow and awe. He recounts a painful scene where a mother learns of her son’s death and describes the emotions felt as the end approached.
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Land of Adventure
Romeance
Raymond Brumbaugh
North
Alaska
New
Windmill upgrade powers farm lights and storage battery
At Nobleaville Indiana, E B Coddingham of the Windmill Electric Co demonstrates a surplus-wind energy system. Water from below fills a tank to run a water motor and charge a storage battery, supplying electric lights and farm operations. The setup aims to maximize wind energy with minimal waste. Another note highlights Dr Thaddeus Cahill's universal musical instrument replica simulating any instrument via precise vibration rates at his Holyoke lab.
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E. B. Coddingham
Windmil!' Electric Company
Nobleaville
Ind
Stubbins
Coddingham
Tha
Couras
Mare
Eugene Patterson
Imperial
Thaddeus Cah
Holyoke
Mars
Cahill
Dr. Cann
New England
Lelaphons
Indianapolis
Debates and Posters Stir 19th Century Civic Life
Readers learn how House debates are transcribed swiftly by diligent reporters and how New York City debates billboard morality with a controversial aldermanic resolution. The piece contrasts rapid reportage with concerns over indecent public posters and calls for vigorous enforcement.
England Wales marriages rise to two hundred thousand in 186
A brief item notes that marriages in England and Wales in 186 were about 204000, up from 184000 the previous year. The report quips on trends in male behavior, suggesting men are becoming more sensible and, paradoxically, more careless. It references the Yorker's Statesman.
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England
Wales
Yorker
Statesman
Exigencies of Chicago Life in Inap District
A fragmentary Chicago Inter-Quon excerpt notes Commissioner Bartzan was busy the night before in the Inap district. The line suggests morning awareness of activity in that area without asking questions. The source wording is unclear and partially garbled.
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Chicago
Buatnese
Inap
Usaléxs
Bartzan
Inter-Qcoun
Representation in the United States Senate debated
The New York Herald notes May helps some, Benator Benson of Hannes born in New York and states New York is not entirely without representation in the U.S. Senate. The Chicago Tribune questions if W. J. B. can keep up with T. R. pace.
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Benator Benson
Hannes
New York
United States
New York Herald
T. R
Chicago Tribune
Glory of Old Glory at Winona Lake 1906
Poem by Captain Sack Crawford praising Old Glory and U S figures from Washington to Roosevelt. Written for Winona Lake July Fourth celebration 1906. Describes liberty, courage, and national pride with references to Putnam, Warren, and Lincoln. Ends with tribute to the flag and Winona Lake community.
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Sack Crawford
Winons Lake
Surope
Tower of the
Liberty
Putnam
Werren
Washington
Lincoln
Winona
Winona Lake
Admiral Dewey recalls cable cutting and bear tale
A reflective reminiscence touches on Dewey noting he cut one cable in Manila and a passerby profited from refugees. The piece also includes James Leddy Pequignot of Heercaton recalling a bear encounter by a camp, describing a bear raiding their syrup, jug, and fire as he watched from a canoe.
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Dewey
Manda Bay
Manila
Almirante
Harper's Weekly
Ed Raned
Tag Campuira
Hig Wey
Geener
Mister Bear
Burglary Joke Ends With Open House Irony
Comrade McFeely survives a break in as two diamond rings vanish from Oak Park home. burglars after a ladder to the second story, finding no guard dog or watch, take the rings and depart. McFeely quips that a burglar will break in anyway like a rich man seeking satisfaction, noting his open house doctrine and hospitality.
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McFeely
Thay
Otto McFeaty
Osksave
Oak Park
Bloneex
Sociallst
Ok Fark
Thia
Han & Couiatit
Chicago
Butcher Playwright Finds Hope in Hungarian Stage
A West Side Chicago butcher, nearly deaf and fluent in Hungarian, works long hours for hire while dreaming of better prospects. His evenings pass with books in a skylight room as the Hungarian Singing Society prepares Paul Berak’s The Judge's Daughter for English production, a master work some call a breakthrough.
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Chicago
West Side
Dlerivea
Paul Berak
Snckston
Intento
Hungarian Singing Society of Chicago
Paul Be- Tak
Daugher
Hungary
Tuoss
Stark
Sveral
Bernk
Engiieh
Tilden’s Withdrawal Shapes Philadelphia Convention
The Philadelphia convention scene recalls William Tilden’s semi coercive withdrawal from consideration for lieutenant governor amid factional clashes. Niles and Edmonde backed him as leaders pressed for control, while Mahlon N Hinn Reeves and Porter urged a different path. Emery had already been named, leaving the reform leaders without a clear candidate for lieutenant governor.
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Tilden
Philadelphia
William T. Tilden
Dave
Reform Party
Mr. Tilden
Jim
Niles
Franklin Boencar Edmonde
Thrad
Gable
Edmonde
Laailers Uke Mahlon N. Hinn
Francis B. Reeves
Wiliam Porter
Tiden
Two Views of Thrift in a Tangled Reflection
The fragment presents Rockefeller linked to thrift with French phrasing Beautiful beautiful uttered and musings on saving. A stray line recalls a count ryman and a wandering thought about banker ledgers and walls of Philadelphia hints. The text is incomplete, offering a snapshot rather than a full narrative.
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Rockefeller
Bo Perlous
Waller
Philadelphia
Panta Ledger
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Congresa Han
Joe Atitehel Chapple
National Magazine
Rochester Herald
al Mont
Phar Geblyey
Ioarry
Erltons
Dla
Prescott
Ard Putnam
Apa Warren
Amd
Hell
Thomas Lawson
Wmamer
Iber
Pettis Dry Goods CO
Eton
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Fata
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