The Aunties Demand Philippine Policy Clarity
The piece argues that the administration intends to retain the Philippines though not by formal declaration. It notes Republican leaders claim the flag will stay, questions binding future administrations, and predicts public opinion will favor retaining the islands once the Philippine question is settled. It contrasts Cuba's freedom with the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
United States
Harrison
Hawaiian Islands
Cleveland
Cuba
Philippine
SUN
Board of Works Favors Trust Asphalt Delays City Streets
The Board of Public Works in Indianapolis insists only trust asphalt can be used, delaying street improvements badly needed by residents. Citizens argue independent asphalt can match quality at lower cost, but the board pushes for the trusted price, leaving some pavements unfinished and prompting remonstrances. The public seeks explanation for the hard line against competing suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Asphalt Trust
Board of Public Works
Trust
Indianapolis
Cornell-are
Central city businessmen propose community heating and lighting plant
The central city business men advocate a joint heating and lighting plant after gas reliability declines and individual heaters worsen smoke. They urge city administration to provide full support.
Mixed political jabs and local notes from Indianapolis
A fragmentary column mocks sports and crime, cites Fish Commissioner Sweeney, editor W. J. Bryan and Charles Fairbanks, mentions social with George McCulloch and Jim Keach, and notes Union Traction rates, Willie Vanderbilt, Gov. Durbin, Hugh McGowan’s focus on utilities, a coal strike guard, Sourbier influence, Fall Creek Boulevard, and fashion petites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCulloch
Charles Maguire
Mayor Bookwalter
Jim Keach
Union ‘Traction Company
Indiana locusts top list and other notes
A collection of snippets from Indiana papers notes locusts in the state surpassing all others per Marion Chronicle, a jab at Democrats at a state convention, and a remark on beer agents sent home. Indianapolis gossip praises a courageous woman mayor candidate amid critique of male leaders and rising funeral car and service costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Marion Chronicle
Lafayette Courier
Terre Haute Express
Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Knightstown
Journal
Richmond Palladium
What the Papers Say and Public Views
A collection of editorials and opinions on militia use, imperial leadership rewards, Grover Cleveland’s political return, and fashion prudence. The Toledo and Detroit commentaries critique militia deployment and reward structures, while Milwaukee and New York pieces urge caution in electoral optimism and mock fashion conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
DeWet
Botha
Delarey
Detroit Free Press
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Milwaukee News
Mount Vernon
New York Evening Sun
Child Drinks Poison From Bug Exterminator Bottle
A 16 month old child from 416 8 East Street drank bug exterminator Friday afternoon while playing with the bottle. Revived by antidotes administered by Dr. Lambert and Dr. Foreman of the City Dispensary. The substance contained carbolic acid and the incident was treated without lasting harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St
Dra. Lambert
Foreman
Noisy Chorus of Citizens Quoted on Local Topics
A collection of brief quotes from August L. Mason N H Motsiinger J M Watts O B Heady and others covers topics from politics and newspapers to hospitals interurban plans and local projects. Opinions touch law enforcement education and civic affairs with several personal anecdotes.
Creamy sauces pair with sweetbreads and greens
Hints for the Cook describes making a white sauce from flour butter and cream then adding blanched diced sweetbreads. It suggests serving with new potatoes beets and cabbage or creamed spinach with butter cream and salt and pepper, finishing with hard boiled egg garnish.
Humorous quotes mix romance and leisure pockets
Witty exchanges reveal contrasting views on wealth status and society. A self-made father’s son debates business versus society. An elderly couple at Bolton Abbey jokes about drying clothes in a grand landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Tom
Bolton Abbey
Duke of Devonshire
The Sketches And Songs Of A Singer Picnic Gossip
A village scene under a chestnut tree shows a parson and family at a picnic with beer bottles on the ground. The village gossip notes the parson drinking beer and rushes to tell the folks, prompting a rumor across the community.
Lon Stillwell Sinks to Illness Over Cigar Incident
Lon Stillwell lies gravely ill at his home on Puckerbrush Street after a quarrel over a cigar given by a groom. Dr. Smith attends him and hopes he will recover, while the Thursday night bell ringer notes the cigar used had more powder than the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Kee
John McGregor
Roy Kiser
Ohio
Harry E. Rouse
Lon Stillwell
Dr. Smith
His Sympathy and the Strike Scarcity of Meat
The piece notes that sympathy for strikers faded after their actions led to meat shortages. It frames public sentiment turning against the strikers as consumer hardships increased.
Is This Americanese Sings in the London Globe
Edward Singer mocks Anglo American relations with a verse urging quick coronation and financial moves. The poem targets John Bull and Pierpont Morgan, calling for rapid schemes and large dollar stakes to influence a royal event and market rivalries.
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London Globe
John Bull
Boss
Don’t Throw Away Chiffon Care Guide
The Los Angeles Times shares a method to restore soiled chiffon rather than waste it. Soak chiffon in soap water, rinse until clear, dissolve gum arabic in water, dip fabric, air dry between soft muslin, then iron on the wrong side with tissue paper. Embroidered mousseline de soie can be treated similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Angeles Times
Reflections of a Bachelor
A witty collection of aphorisms on wealth marriage and death from a New York press style column. The piece playfully contrasts money and virtue noting red hair and gold dollars and remarks that poverty fuels money’s trunk and branches.
My Lady's Room Hosts A Poet On A Shelf
A Philadelphia Times verse imagines a poet seeking entry among books and gentle readers in a lady’s room. The speaker longs to rest on a low shelf and be seen by the mistress while guests sip tea and discuss Arcady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcady
Philadelphia Times
Everchanging fashions clash with century's dress rules
A collage of old notes and poems contrasts nature and literature with fashion satire. It riffs on clothing from gowns to petticoats, teases gender norms, and hints at social judgment in a lively Chicago News style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Now I lay me down to sleep poem excerpt
A poetic prayer fragment in which Gertrude E Heath quotes Now I lay me down to sleep. The verse invokes divine protection for a child and reflects themes of mortality and faith. Appears in the June Lip pincott collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Gertrude E. Heath
Lippincott
Vogue of Green In Summer Fashions and Furnishings
The article notes green as a chic contrast in summer dress trims in blue and white ensembles. It highlights green in hats and fabrics, a green coat over white, and green as a restful home decor color from furniture to draperies. It emphasizes youthfulness and harmony in white and green pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Jones
Sue
Department of Summer Furnishings
Seasonable parasols and parasol fashions
A fashion note describes parasols as seasonal accessories featuring butterfly motifs on heavy white silk, white lace and chiffon edging, light blue lattice edges with white ribbon, and black velvet dotted borders. It compares silk parasols with foulard versions and highlights parasol styling and materials.
Couches and Nerves
A Philadelphia North American quote extols couches as vital for overworked homemakers. It cites a broad, luxurious couch as essential in every room to ease care, reduce hysteria, preserve beauty, and aid a woman’s wellbeing.
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Eper
Countess Scolletti’s Continental Auto Ambition
Countess Irma Scolletti daughter of Henry B Spaulding leading California fruit magnate pursues a cross continental auto trip. Six men have previously failed to traverse the continent by car, despite efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Scolletti
Henry B. Spaulding
California
Countess Scolletti Aims Frisco To New York Auto Trial
The Countess, wife of Count Scolletti, plans a cross country auto run from Frisco to New York this summer. She speaks of tough western deserts and rough roads as obstacles but remains confident and has brought two luxurious, expensive cars from Paris two years ago.
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West
Frisco
New York
California
Countess Scolletti
Count Scolletti
Paris
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Willie
Hugh “McGowan
Gas, Electric Light and Traction Trust
Sourbier
Fall Creek Boulevard
Okes
Spirit OF the State Press
Toledo News
August L. Mason
N. H. Motsiinger
J. M. Watts
O. B. Heady
Cc. F. Remy
W. L. Taylor
William C. Daly
J. di Dunigan
William M. Fogarty
Hugh McGowan
al Carter
Thomas C. Gould
R.C. Light
Ed Okey
Henry Smith
Sarah Rule
Southport
W. S. Ryan
Hugh Campbell
Jesus Christ
Harry Wallace
Jim Rosas
Marion Crosley
John Chislett
F. White
Garfield Park
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Eloise
Michael
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Podunk Times
Pierpont Morgan
Slick
Coronation Trust
Edward Singer
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Harmer
Vogue OF Green
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Soc
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Buswese
Armstrong
North Brookside Park
Central Trust Company
Market Street
Py VA Capital
Riana
Columbia
Columbia National Bank
Hall
Hail
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
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Th. Hall
Aqmonsure7y & Company
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Indiana Trust Company
Washington St
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis Gas Co
Majestic Building
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