Beaf investigation lore spawns social satire and scandal
The piece critiques the beef inquiry verdict and Gen. Miles amid a broader burst of commentary. It ridicules officials for not reporting meat conditions, notes public belief that the meat harmed troops, and weaves in sharp social observations about wealth, marriage, and society driven by money. It mentions Mrs. Sloane Belmont, the Silk Stocking set, and the Astorbilts, reflecting turn‑of‑the‑century anxieties about propriety and influence.
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New York
Voting machines urged after Irvington election progress
The Irvington election day use of a voting machine prompts talks of statewide adoption. The piece praises Irvington’s progressiveness, argues machines may reduce election fraud, cites Greenfield as a caution, and supports mandatory voting with limited exceptions. It envisions Indiana moving toward universal use of voting machines and related reforms.
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Irvington
Irvington G
Greenfield
Indiana
Arkansas court clashes over imported workers and miners
A federal court bars disturbances by striking miners against imported workers, a state court blocks mineral importation of Black miners, the governor orders the sheriff to bar landings, and a federal court stops the sheriff from enforcing the state ruling. The clash prompts debate on federal versus state authority and judiciary limits.
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Arkansas
States
Sanitary license rules and political barbs in one issue
The piece argues the embalmers license fee is optional and uncertain, urging legal authority and public approval for shipment rules. It warns against overstepping power, notes Sayre for governor, references Haggard metaphors, and mentions a grand jury and Hill Board of works case. It applauds swift acts and endorses voting reforms, ending with a five cent fare to Broad Ripple.
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State Board of Health
Hill Board of Works
Hill
Edward Eggleston Seeks Truth In History Of American Life
Edward Eggleston, famed author of The Hoosier Schoolmaster, dislikes night travel and favors stopping in towns. In Columbus he told a reporter he was born with unstrung nerves tuned to American dissonances. He is finishing a history of American life, prefers to be seen as a historian, not a novelist. He has faith in American character and institutions while lacking a Fourth of July exuberance. He remains sedate and thorough in his self view.
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Edward Eggleston
Eggleston
Republic of Learning
Noy
Wits and Writers Echo Backwoods Simplicity
A collage of mid to late nineteenth century anecdotes contrasts Walden pond ideas with Emerson, Dickens era habits, and late night writing obsessions. It notes Mrs Emerson, Mrs Clifford, Wilkie Collins, Richard Harding Davis, Joseph Choate, and Henry Watterson in humorous literary vignettes.
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Henry Thoreau
Walden Pond
Emerson
Emerson Homestead
Mrs. Emerson
Henry
Robert Barr
Philadelphia Post
Literary Guild
Mr. Huxley
Huxley
Wilkie Collins
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids Praised Across Indiana and Nation
A Kansas City style testimonial praises Morrow's Kid-ne-oids for kidney and urinary disorders. John Butsch of 10345 Eastst. reports relief from kidney pain back ache and systemic debility after using the product. Boxes are sold for fifty cents for a two week treatment by Sloan Drug Co. Springfield Ohio.
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Indianapolia
Morrow
Indianapolis
John Butsch
Charles B. Pearson & Co
Eastst
Sloan Drug Co
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
City Markets Fresh Prices for Eggs to Pineapple
Indianapolis May 2 News lists daily trading for eggs butter and poultry with detailed figures across smoked meats bacon sausages lard and fresh pork. Canned fruits show prices for peaches apples apricots blackberries raspberries strawberries pineapples and cherries with standard and junior quality lots.
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Indianapolis
California
Hamlets
Indiana
Tierces
Johnson
Imported organdies at 10 cents a yard
A Pettis Dry Goods Co promotion offers 100 pieces of real imported organdies in light and dark grounds, originally selling at 25 cents, now offered at 10 cents a yard in the West Aisle after a day display that created a sensation.
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Vigeroux
Variety of farm produce and groceries price list
A long list of commodity prices across fruits vegetables meats and staples. Navy beans to cranberries, citrus and bananas, fish varieties, seeds, canned vegetables, oats, flour, sugars, coffee, oils, drugs and dairy show prices per unit. Includes organzations and regions implied by items like Messina lemons and Columbia river salmon.
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California
Columbia River
Sacramento River
C. Cove
Cnholca
Timothy
Kentucky
Yarmouth
Polk
Ridgewood A
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal Gold
Ender
Ridgewood
Lion
Jersey
Marion Club
New York State
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Limburger
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Warren G. Sayre
Haggard
Union B. Hunt
Broad Ripple
Richard Harding Davis
London
St. Louis
Boston Herald
Joseph Choate
Theodore Dreiser
Ainslee
Thobo
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Henry Watterson
Ambassador Choate
England
Choate
George Peck
Peck
Watterson
City Markets
Pettis Dry Goods CO
The
Central Rubbery Supply Co
S. Meridian 5 Eins
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Joe
C.J. Conrad
Massachusetts Avenue
S. Alabama St
RWSSE
Lucile Laverne
Coon Hollow
Tennessee
Empire Theater
BON Ton
Buffalo Bill
Hving Pictures
Battle OF
San Juan Hill
Rough Riders
Grand Street
Nalf Price
Huder
Washington and
Pennsylvania Sts
Base
Columbus
Uitrants
Aldag Paint and Varnish CO
Washington St
Old Clintom Street
Adelaide Street
Didianapolis
Dental College
Department OF Dentistry
University OF Indianapolis
Delaware
Ohio St
Tod
Brazil
Island City
Paragon
Jackson
Pittsburg
Winifrede
Raymond
Blossburg Smithing
Kanawha
Pocahontas
Denver
Pacific Coast
Peoria
Big Four
Union Depot
H. M. Bronson
A. G. PA
Physicians and Surgeons
Amelia R. Keller
South Meridian Street
J. A. Sutcliffe
Sr Ie
Stolla Ice
BE. Market St
Oto SP. M
W. B. Fletcher
Ma. Spink
North Alabama St
Moses Optical CO
Raph
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I. M. Rowe
Optician
Wnever
West Baden
Martinsville
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