Wayne County Franchises Electrical Power Battle Public Park
Wayne county faces a battle to curb a paid promoter’s perpetual free franchise over all county highways for electrical power and lighting. The piece warns officials against handing away public rights, cites railroad and telegraph precedents, and urges rescission to protect future public interests and local control.
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Congress
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Wisconsin
Tribune credits Chicago press for Lorimer expose support
The Chicago Tribune acknowledges prompt backing from nearly all Chicago and state presses after its Lorimer bribery investigation sparked grand jury action. The paper notes mixed but overall vigorous responses to its White confession and corroborating material.
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Chicago Tribune
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Tribune
Chicago Press
Public spirit over rivalry in press and politics
The piece argues that public duty and editorial unity supplant competition, praising Chicago and Illinois press for backing the public good over parties. It cites Aldrich, Payne tariff, and Insurgents, notes strikes in Providence, a Wyoming baby named Gifford Ballinger, and forecasts congressmen breaking ranks at elections.
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Illinois
Editorial Afterthoughts on Backing and Bribery Charges
McCutcheon and Roosevelt return while Jeffries Bryan Aldrich and Hale signal comebacks and Kern’s bribery doubt lingers. La Follette’s rail speech sparks Senate walkouts led by Long Fulton Depew Ankeny Spooner Aldrich Hale Hopkins. Depew and Hale retire while La Follette may be right. Ballinger’s Seattle indorsement was council voted after a contentious fight. Democrats enabled Cannon’s continuation.
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Aldrich
Hale
Kern
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United States Senate
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Depew
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Spooner
Hopkins
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Marion Chronicle
Taking Johnnie to the Show Poem Card
A verse narrates a boy named Johnnie urged to join a family outing to the show. Despite parental permission, the child endures crowding, discomfort, and fear as relatives bustle him through the venue, leaving him feeling left out and alone in the end.
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Johnnie
John
Lemuel
Samuel
Mary
Susan Ann
Sarah
There Is No Danger From Halley's Comet
Philosopher argues against apocalyptic Halley’s comet predictions. He cites historical false prophecies from Miller, Smith, and others, urges faith in the universe’s lawful unity, and warns readers to dismiss sensationalist forecasts and trusted science.
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Halley
Ropp
Joe Smith
Desert News
Miller
Philadelphia
Fights over bread supply hinge on wheat yields and farming study
The piece argues bread could become scarce unless wheat output grows. It cites James J. Hill and The Northwestern Miller on global bread pressures, then highlights Kansas as a model. Kansas Agricultural College tests seed selection and farming methods to boost yields, noting Kansas currently leads U S wheat production and could push per-acre yields from 13 to 26 bushels with improved seeds and practices.
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James J. Hill
Kansas
Kansas Agriculture College
Kansas College
College Station
Agricultural College
England
Germany
America
Postal Reform Needed Stated By Tailor In Chicago News
A tailor laments the postal service condition and notes his experience sending 180 statements of account last month with requests for payment. He reports only two customers received their letters, according to the Chicago News.
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Johnnie
Postal Service
Chicago News
Dauntless Fans Claim Outdoors Boost Season Optimism
The Pitta burg Post notes that scientific sharp claims link outdoor sports to optimism. Baseball fans agree, suggesting losing early in the season is better, a mindset echoed by early season sentiment among fans.
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Dauntless
Pittaburg Post
Worked Both Ways Quip Reflected in Trolley Ride
A dialogue clip from Chicago News and Life jokes contrasts a nervous wife with a calm husband. The trolley rider explains his wife’s nerves ease when no noise is heard, while another remark about generosity highlights that allowing a wife to wish costs nothing.
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