Admiral Dewey Reveals Manila Mission and Filipino Ties
The Admiral testifies before a senate committee detailing his Manila operation, his trust in Aguinaldo, and the Filipino uprising against Spain. He explains he aimed to defeat Spain, not secure Philippine independence, and says Aguinaldo later proclaimed independence after Spain’s defeat. Dewey asserts the Filipinos betrayed no aid he sought, contradicting common claims.
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Admiral Dewey
Senate Committee
Manila
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Spain
Philippine Islands
Group of Islands
United States
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Whitecap Victim Becomes a Maniac in Indiana
A Monroe county man, Henry Deeming, is described as a raving maniac after whitecapping torture by Indiana citizens. The piece condemns mobs, praises Beveridge's open work, and calls for park funding and paddles for children, urging accountability for attackers in Brown and other counties.
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Henry Deeming
Monroe County
Indiana
Brown
Stretchberry
Brown County
Squire
Lawyers Watch June Marriages and Divorce News
Lawyers read lists of June marriages as bread and butter work and anticipate the divorce workload. Indianapolis hosts a Christian endeavor society meeting, praised for honest purpose and good action, seen as surpassing many political gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Indianapolis
Christian Endeavor Society of
Indiana
Prince of Wales feeds 1300 children in London
Questioning note on the prince of Wales charity in London amid larger concern for orphans in South Africa where many fathers were killed by British forces.
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Prince of Wales
London
South Africa
Great Britain
Health officials probe eateries amid Pluto cleaner claim
A number of restaurant operators faced kitchen inspections as rumors spread about Tom Tagegart’s Concentrated Pluto cleaner being used to scrub premises. Authorities stressed adherence to approved cleaning products and safety standards while investigations assess any health risks.
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Nosey Health Department
Tom Tagegart
No Weather Storm, Zephyr Warns Blythe Before Primaries
A clipped weather warning notes Blythe misjudged a Wednesday storm as a zephyr. Eliott asserts no ring exists before the county primaries while Elliott proclaims belonging to a ring. The statement suggests political tensions as Durbin and his party may influence public institutions all summer.
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Eliott
Elliott
Gov. Durbin
Arkansas Republican Convention Splits Into Two Meetings
Fragment from Arkansas political scene reports the state's Republican convention splitting into two factions, each holding its own gathering on Thursday signaling deep divisions within the party across the state.
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Arkansas
Prolific Washington Reporter Spoiled Pang Ma Canal Bit
Charley Elliott lost his suspenders and went airborne in a gossip laden item about a Pang Ma canal story. The line hints at a notable Washington correspondent’s exposed scoop being rendered moot by a careless spoiler.
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Washington
Pangma Canal
Charley Elliott
The Emperor William and Public Reaction
A New York Sun remark notes his lively rule despite no coronation. The Buffalo Times reports a housekeeper who insisted she knew what she was doing, now unyielding. The St. Paul Dispatch covers Patrick of New York pursuing millions from a murdered man, even near the electric chair.
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Emperor William
New York Evening Sun
Buffalo Times
Patrick
New York
St. Paul
No single headline here reflects a single event
A collage of quotes from several newspapers notes dull mood in Indianapolis, wedding trip of Booth Tarkington, Cuban goodwill, Ohio literary fame, capitalists buying Indiana coal lands, Perrinave cleaning, Audubon club actions against dead birds used in millinery, and a Michigan City Dispatch comment.
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Indianapolis
Booth Tarkington
Muncie Times
Cuba
Marion Chronicle
Indiana
Terre Haute Tribune
Perrinave
Lafayette Courier
Audubon Club
Chicago
Michigan City Dispatch
First Baptist Church to Present Cantata Ruth Sunday Night
The soloists, quartette and chorus of the First Baptist Church will present a song service Sunday night featuring the cantata Ruth. The program showcases vocal ensembles and a full choir in a devotional musical offering.
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First Baptist Church
Ruth
Noted Domestic Turmoil Sparks Gentle House Debate
Mrs Smithers admits her view of her husband as contrary and sulky, while Mrs Gozzer concurs. She recalls preventing his fall into drinking by persuading him she aimed to push him toward sobriety. The exchange reveals private marital tensions and mutual concern.
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Mrs. Smithers
Mrs. Gozzer
Miner Mockery Sparks Tense Exchange at Saloon
In a terse exchange at a frontier joint EDWARD SINGER quotes a hard querying miner asking if any man can be killed. The reply identifies a hanging figure across the street as the man in question, hinting at violence or intimidation in a rough town milieu.
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HESUN
SUN
Yeraelf
Edward Singer
Quips and banter mix in late night papers
A jumble of lighthearted snippets from various papers shows witty exchanges on love, trust, and domestic schemes. Jokes drift through marital talk about bolder plans like incorporating love in New Jersey, telephone notes with papa, and a burglar’s tense standoff interrupted by a whispered joke as dawn nears.
City Life and Local Government Notes
An Indianapolis Conservatory recital delighted audiences at the German house Thursday night. Mayor Bookwalter warns that if gas bondholders sue to end contract gas delivery, the city may intervene. County superintendents closed their annual meeting. Thuraway night officers nominated include James R. Wilson presiding Warrick county and E C Crider secretary Tippecanoe county. Indiana mine workers secretary J H Kennedy urges delegates to national convention be chosen by locals to learn the true situation from attending members.
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Indianapolis Conservatory of Music
Bookwalter
Indianapolis Gas Company
Hanil
Thuraway
James R. Wilson
Warrick ‘County
E. EB. Roby
Howard County
C. L. Rankin
Orange County
E. C. Crider
Tippecanoe County
J. H. Kennedy
Indiana Mine’ Workers
United Mine Workers’ Journal
For Woman's Eye Fashion Notes From Silk Dresses To Lace
A compact survey of midcentury fashion highlights. It details a dainty black and white checked silk dress, linen dresses with black and orange French knots, collarless bodices gaining favor, satin ribbon belts, pongee ensembles for midsummer, expanding Irish crochet collars, long lace trims for coat wear, and the preference for pure white accents on white outfits.
Lovely India linen shirt waist suits with sheer cool style
Describes refined shirt waist ensembles from India featuring sheer linen fabrics. Notes elbow sleeves that move beyond standard shirtwaist, with details like all over pin tucks, a hematitched tie, matching stock, and embroidery squares at the flounce top.
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India
Mohair Gown With Pale Blue Model Trimmed In Silk
A summer fashion item describes mohair gowns this season. A pale blue model features an open stitch in white silk for the trimming, showcasing a delicate contrasting detail.
Fernery Ideas For An Open Fireplace Decor
The article notes that an open fireplace in a country house offers ideal summer conditions for ferns by mixing fresh air with shade. It suggests two pretty methods: using flat sheet iron to hold moisture with ferns and rocks, plus ivies. or stacking hollowed logs as rustic jardinières with soil and ferns, highlighting lichens as decorative.
Fragmented Paragraphs Reflect Dampness and Truth
A damaged excerpt notes dampness from a crying woman as oppressive and hints at truth wasted in chasing useless aims. It mentions a man named Hes and a figure who probes things for conscience or stomach reasons, revealing lingering fragmentary thoughts.
Hints for the Cook Stew for rhubarb and currant jelly
Hints for the cook describe making rhubarb stew with lemon rind cinnamon and sugar, then whisked cream folded in, served in glasses. Also outlines currant jelly from pressed currants, extracting juice, mixing with sugar, boiling briefly, skimming and sealing in tumblers.
Repentance and Gossip as Life’s Guiding Echoes
A reflective note links repentance to the heart while contrasting lofty aims with idle stations. It asserts failure fuels ultimate victory and warns that gossip acts as a weapon of curiosity, shaping human behavior and judgment.
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Ffice
Kee
Shorty” Martin
Shorty
Martin
Billy
Dasher
Mr. Tightfist
Mrs. Morton
Mrs. Meeker
Journal of Culture, Sweetness and Light
Senator Beveridge
Pettit
Blythe
Bears
Spirit OF
the State
Ohio
Worthington Times
Patrice
Yonkers
New Jersey
Detroit Free Press
Chicago Evening Post
Martinique
Washington Star
Tallus
Atlanta Constitution
Chicago Record-Herald
City Life
Bsc
Batiste
Resortscope
Hermsdorf
Clearing Sale Boys’ Department
Zac
East
Aizle
Jaxon
Pettis Dry Goods Co
King of Clothiers
W. Washington St
Illinois St
Rubens
Made
Omy
of Clothiers
Schleicher’s
North Meridian Street
National Dental Parlors
Pennsylvania St
the Sun
Unera
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