Republicans and the Mayoralty in a divided field
The local Republicans are unsure who to nominate for mayor with among names like Bookwalter Harding Stalnaker Cox Ruekelshaus and Martindale. Some want Bookwalter to step aside. Others see Frank Stalnaker as a strong, upright candidate though not a politician. The party remains divided and uncertain about a universally acceptable nominee.
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C. A. Bookwalter
Frank Stalnaker
Linton Cox
John Ruekelshaus
Charles Martindale
Bookwalter
Harry New
National Committee
Frank Stahmker
Ginef
Capt
Cox
Alen
Local Democrats Favor Sahin for Mayor Post
Democrats view Albert Sahin as an acceptable mayoral candidate due to his popularity and city service as president of the Board of Public Works. He is praised for insight into public business, though linked to the Taggart faction, his approach is broad and widely supported beyond his party. The city recently hired another engineer at a modest salary, shifting taxpayer costs upward.
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Albert Sahin
Board of Public Works
Sahm
Taggart
Mr. Sahm
Hoch Attacks Standard Oil Methods in Kansas Address
Gov. Hoch of Kansas speaks before independent oil producers at Independence, condemning Standard Oil tactics. He clarifies the clash targets the corporation’s commercial pallidity, not its existence, stressing the people’s war is against improper methods, not capital itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
United States
Kansas
Independence
Gov
Hoch
Standard Oil Company
Standard Ol Company
Thia Great Corporation
President Eliot’s cure for labor unrest is art not wages
A critic derides Harvard President Eliot for urging the laborer’s happiness through artistic spirit rather than fair wages. The piece argues that true remedy lies in equitable wealth distribution and living standards, noting art’s joy can’t substitute bread and butter.
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Triie
Eliot
Harvard
Morris
Artigan
Spider Web Factory Near Paris Makes Balloon Cords
Ten years after a French missionary began rearing two spider species a factory at Chalais Meudon near Paris now operates. Spiders in groups of 12 above a reel spin threads, yielding 80 to 41 yards each. Washed threads are bundled into eight strands to form strong light cords for military balloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade Journal
Chalais
Meudon
Paris
Names for steamers honor London celebs by council
The London county council names municipal stern boats on the Thames after 30 British celebrities. Among the remembered are Shakespeare, Marlowe, Pepys, FitzAubin, the first mayor of London, Carlyle and Caxtonbeige. The idea, proposed by MP John Burns, has wide approval.
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London County Council
Shakespeare
Marlowe
Pepys
Fitz Aibuin
London
Carlyle
Caxtonbeige
John Burns
Millbury Town Clerk Ira N Goddard Wins Another Term
Ira N Goddard, town clerk of Millbury Massachusetts, is unanimously chosen by the Republican caucus for another term. He was elected last November to represent his district in the state assembly. At 75 he appears younger and plans a golden wedding with his wife this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira N. Goddard
Millbury
Mass
Mc Goddard
Railroad Mileage Growth Forecast for United States
The railroad mileage in the United States is rising about 5,000 miles per year. If this pace continues for twenty years, the nation will gain roughly 100,000 additional miles of track. The expansion aligns with the ongoing rapid development and anticipated traffic growth.
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United States
Hua
Noted English Artist George Elgood Showcases 50 Watercolors
English artist George Elgood, acclaimed as the greatest living painter of wardens, unveils a series of 50 watercolors praised as his best work. An operatic tenor remarks that each piece strikes high C, underscoring the collection's acclaim.
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George
Elgood
Wardens
Dr Willard's Dry Feet and Other Odd Narratives
A collage of anecdotal clippings and humorous vignettes. It recalls Dr Horace Mann Willard teaching wet feet caution at Wollaston private school for girls, Sir Robert Ball misrecognition in Ireland, a forgetful PhD tale, Cornelius Vanderbilt likely Germany post rumors, a Gascon boasting omen at Notre Dame, and a Notre Dame mouse remark sparking laughter.
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Willard
Horace Mann Willard
Josiah Quincy
Wollaston
Boston Uevald
Gascon
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Germany
Mr. Vanderbilt
Paris
Notre Dame
New York Tribune
Sunshine and Smiles Arrive With Timed Guests
A note indicates a woman will arrive soon followed by a baseball player later, with times described as an hour apart and both events anticipated by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gines
Diverse Items From Early 20th Century News Briefs
A jumble of notices and fragments covers social chatter in Lew Castle and New Castle towns, railway and naval topics, cultural events, crime reports, and scientific notes. Highlights include Lent customs in Tunbridge Wells, boer migration plans, a Selbach Passion play, and a pilot postcard misdelivery.
Far West Notes Sparked by Nevada Legislation
A fragmented Nevada tale shows the legislature repealing most sampling and labor restrictions, with only prize fight limits kept. Gardendale residents threaten to lynch Dr. Cuxwood for attempting religious conversion. Bart Carr, 11, from Mountain View, claims the title of Wildcat killer after a cat hunt ends disastrously, killing Carr’s dog weighed 21 pounds. Portland slum skirmishes drive buyers toward Milwaukee land near Chipmun counties for a “Manto Carla” project. Brotherhood of Trainmen debates relocating the disabled railway home from Highland Park to Akimeda County, California, at Buffalo convention. San Francisco’s Methodist Book Concern plans premises expansion with a saloon on Market Street. Globe Navigation wins a Philippines lumber contract for 2,201,000 feet from Portland at 80 per 1,000, and Buck Ingalls, longtime proprietor, is injured at the Dispensa mine northeast of Reno amid a 4,060 per ton gold-silver quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Carr
Mountain View
Wash
Carr
Eumblers
Portland
Milwaukee
Ciakamun County
Lion General Steals Spotlight At Clifton Park Spring Show
A lion named General draws crowds as the finest captive king of beasts at Clifton 205. The caption hints at his gaze and humorous commentary on observers.Advertisements note Hood's Sarsaparilla and local services including photo studio and dry cleaning.
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Clifton 205
England
Best Service to Texas Banded Trains Daily
Five Fast Trains Daily touching principal cities and agricultural districts of Texas Arkansas Louisiana and Missouri Very low rates March 2 and the first and third Tuesday of each month Inverse routes for homeseekers Pullman tourist and standard sleeping cars Free reclining chair cars Dining cars For rates pamphlets full information and any ticket agent or address G A A Deane Jr T P A room 200 Sentinel Building Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEXAB
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Madrid Cassation to Decide 88 Year Family Suit in 1907
The long running case between the families of Count de Torres Cabrera and Marquis Siana, spanning 88 years, will be finally decided by the Madrid Court of Cassation in January 1907. The note also mentions Moorish women’s tradition of concealing ages as a point of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count de Torres-Cabrera
Siana
Madrid Court of Cassation
Pacific Coast Travel Rates And Sleeper Reservations
Advertising copy outlines travel options from Chicago to major West Coast cities by Pacific Coast Line with $7.00 option to Portland and Los Angeles, mentions Pullman tourist sleeping cars, dining car meals, and periodic ticket sales through agents at 43 Walnut Street Cincinnati. Includes rates, routes, and request for stamps.
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Pacific Coast
Cago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Chicago
Union Iuclic
North-Western
Tally
Éxymreiona
Banelaco
Pomtpatia
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John Hay
Roosevelt
Hay
James Leroy Keach
Castro
Spider Web Factory
Sir Robert Ball
Ireland
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sivant
New York Times
Temple of Learning
Oma
Sunshine Anb
Lew Castle
New Castle
Beadev Town
Tunbridge Wells
Parrot
Duke of Northumberland
Transvaal
German East Africa
Selrach
Switzerland
Ni Zealani
Thomas R. Clemans
Eng
Jad
Pileco
Teignmouth
North Sea
Berlin
Madrid
Eplavotic
South Africa
Henry John Laween
Medical Societies
Royal Society of Medicine
Triton
Kean
British War Department
Horee
Harsea
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Essage
Nevada
Dr. Cuxwood
Portsland, O
Holy Roller
Eect
Gardendale
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Highland Park, Ill
Akimeda County
California
Buffalo
N.Y
Methodist Bnok
New York
Globe Navicutinn Company
Beatie
Philippines
Buck Ingalls
Reno
Panuseen
Pettis Dry Goods CO
Hood
Loney & ‘Naland Electric Light Studio
Linola
Hoosier Fish CO
Virginia-ave
MET
N_ PERRIN
American National
Indianapolis
Osiness
Trair Bank
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