Few Thoughts About Fits And Grover Cleveland
The piece mocks republican panic and Bryan opposition over Grover Cleveland as a potential 1904 Democratic nominee. It argues Cleveland’s past presidency and perceived honesty unsettle rivals, noting Republicans fear defeat while Bryanites resist a Clevelandized party. The tone ridicules partisan reactions to Cleveland’s name.
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Grover Cleveland
Dear Old Journal
Cleveland
Journal
Frank
Mr. Cleve
Bryan
Addle-pate Bryan
Nebraska
Martindale and the Mayoralty in The Sun Era
A newspaper column urges Charles Martindale to declare his mayoral aims clearly and address real reform. It warns voters demand concrete plans over mere opposition to the ring and notes global and domestic political absurdities and local issues, including a Kansas farmers verse and a local venom.
Len Henderson Faces Strain Regretted by Officials
Len Henderson’s strenuous workload sparked trouble and fret among officials as concerns grew over the stress linked to the task. The remark highlighted the impact of heavy duties on performance and morale in the organization.
Springfield bout foiled by missing referee Bathhouse John
One reason the Harrison Hopkins six round plan fell through in Springfield Illinois Tuesday was Bathhouse John Coughlin absent to act as referee Gen Wood faced scrutiny over Cuba expenditures but must recover from his thirst or risk bankrupting the country
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Carter Harrison
John P. Hopkins
Springfield
Ill
Bathhouse
John Coughlin
Wood
Cuba
Ed Logsdon Praised as Best City Administration Feature
Although not approved by the News, Ed Logsdon is regarded as the standout element of the current city administration by supporters who cite his practical impact and visibility in local governance.
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Ed Logsdon
Mr. Logsdon
Senators At Candid Erie Railroad Fix Up
Republicans in a solemn caucus discuss a resolution to do the right thing. It is announced Erie railroad will spend 20 million dollars on improvements, a sum larger than earnings of many men in two weeks.
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Samuel
Wardogs
Venezuela
Colombia
San Domingo
United States
Erie Railroad
Democratic State Committee Avoids Campaign Assessments
The Democratic State Committee steers clear of campaign assessments, deeming the topic painful for Democrats at present.
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Democratic State Committee
Thieves Target Panama Hats From Straw Depots
Thieves have begun stealing Panama hats, prompting a fresh warning as average men finally have an excuse for last year's 29 cent straw headwear.
Illinois Sent Message of Repudiation to Bryan
Illinois also sent a message of repudiation to one Bryan in a brief exchange that underscored tensions. The fragment notes a political stance and references Bryan without detailing the event or context.
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Illinois
Bryan
Nut cracking and biscuit packing machines featured
A set of items describes nut cracking as a busy trade with eight cents a pound paid for meat and a bushel yielding about five pounds. It notes misfits from missions and the success of widows with children. It also reports on Thomas & Co engineering work in Scotland finishing biscuit sorting and packing machines to improve efficiency and reduce labor costs by up to forty percent.
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London
David Thomas & Co
Slatefork
Road
Edinburg
McVittey& Price
What the Papers Say
A collage of editorial snippets from multiple papers. The Detroit News criticizes a stingy preacher fees. The Ohio Republicans are pro-Roosevelt for offices, then pro-Hanna later. Cleveland presses democracy talk, warning of potential worst. Montreal lynching tickets sold for profit surface. The Buffalo Times notes U S propriety and decency.
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Ohio
Roosevelt
Hanna
Birmingham Age-Herald
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland Press
United States
Montreal
Buffalo Times
Commencements At Fred Douglass And Shortridge Schools
Closing exercises at Fred Douglass school were held in the assembly hall with Rev. Dr. Gillum delivering the address. Shortridge high school will hold commencement at English's Opera House for a class of over 150, the largest since 1898. Diverse graduations and Merchant of Venice scenes were planned across several schools with diplomas presented by President G. W. Sloan.
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Fred Douglass School
Dr. Gillum
Simpson Chapel
Shortridge High School
Opera House
G. W. Sloan
Shortridge
Morris-st. Christian Church
Ish
Tumant
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer
A fragment from a small town narrative follows Myrtle Hobbs and her philosopher father Stephen Hobbs with the town lads visiting their cot for lively talks. A second vignette contrasts luxury and necessity on a gray island where two men face hunger, ending with a cheeky moral praising poverty.
Women's fashion notes on wear and accessories
For Woman's Eye describes strap lace insets and buttons enhancing silhouettes. It highlights double and triple skirts, white rigs, white mohair walking suits, shirted skirt yokes, high and low necks, appliques, San Toy sailors, foliage hats, broad English hats with summer dresses, sheer dresses with sashes, pale blue broadcloth for drives, transparent decollete yokes, and black accents.
Belt Pointers For Fashionable Belts And Silhouettes
A fashion note describes belts for women with a emphasis on slim waists and dark belts, noting that narrow styles flatter the figure. Cameo linked belts and ribbon-fastened designs are mentioned, along with a low waist belt in gray suede and a jeweled buckle. Such belts are costly and served as jewelry as well as apparel.
Fredericktown Man Wears Lapland Gear in Heat Bluff
Dispatch from Fredericktown Ohio reports Mark Ferguson wearing an overcoat and felt boots to beat the cold, claiming the heat theory keeps him cool. He angrily denies a circulating tale that he has a hole in his trousers and says there will be lively times. further updates promised.
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Fredericktown
Mark Ferguson
Lapland
Mark
Bill Pippingrass
Hill
Summer Makeover for a Cool Appearing Home
Practical tips to refresh a house for summer using slip covers in cretonne with yellow and green, green and white floor matting, plant boxes on window sills, removal of draperies, chintz bed coverings, and streamlined dining room with washable sash curtains. Remove clutter, store brass and ornaments, and ensure fabrics cover and tuck under cushions for a cool look.
The Godly Plan Behind Money and Merit
A reflective verse discusses reciprocity and power as wealth shapes character and influence. It suggests that good deeds prompt returns, while money endows status and control, framing wealth as a social engine.
Newliwed Couple Plan Visit to Woodside Parents
Jennie and her fiancé discuss visiting Jennie’s back-in-the-woods parents this summer. He asks if the old gentleman has any supernatural powers and learns that the father plans to take city boarders, with rooms in the house already fully engaged. The exchange ends with surprise about the letter.
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Jennie
Mr. Newliwed
Edward Singer
Witty Quotations and Banter Across Papers
A collage of brisk exchanges and quips from Chicago Post Philadelphia Press Life and other papers. Snappy lines on hell summer plans beauty youth society and religion with a dash of satire and clever retorts. The snippets showcase era tone and character voice through brief humorous exchanges.
June Weddings Highlight Midwest Papers Tone
A compilation of brief opinions from Indiana and nearby states notes political taxes on Cuba, wartime claims, post projects, smallpox, and June weddings. It comments on-roosevelt distrust of trusts and presidential resolve, with regional sentiment on republic stability and public security.
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United States
Tipton Times
Indiana
Anderson Bulletin
Republic
Marion Chronicle
Roosevelt
of &Sfairs
Columbia City Post
Detective Kane Oversteps Bounds At Police Station
Andy Kane visited Supt. Taffe at the police station half drunk and believed he had police powers. He left to investigate a death and attempted murder, then returned to inform Mrs. Ella Durand of his actions. Durand deemed him drunk or crazy and contacted the police.
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Andy Kane
Supt. Taffe
Andy
Ella Durand
Andrew Deiss
Nfe
Conductor Charlie Mullis Performs Amid Local Incident
Charlie Mullis, identified as a conductor, was involved in a reported incident near Meridiana car and Tecovering at his home. Authorities investigated the scene and details remain limited, with no injuries confirmed.
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Charlies Mullis
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