Bully for Teddy and the Colorado welcome
The Denver visit shows Theodore Roosevelt's popularity among Coloradans who praise him as a good American and a true citizen. At a farewell dinner with guides and hunters, his joke about forks amused the guests, while his trip to the mountains deepened the bond with the region. The piece contrasts Roosevelt with rivals and notes renewed insistence on the square deal.
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Teddy
Theodore Roosevelt
Colorado
Denver
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Canon
The Hoop Skirt Controversy From Paris To London
A fashion clash tales a revival of the hoop skirt. Mrs. Arthur Stannard urges British women to oppose the trend, recounting her decade old campaign that mobilized twenty one thousand women to reject knap skirts. She blames male greed for the fashion’s return as Parisian factories restart hoop skirt production.
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Arthur Stannard
John Stranga Winter
Paris
Stannard
England
Hoop skirt craze may sweep fashion here soon
The article notes a crinoline trend gaining attention in the United States with Chicago modistes promoting hoop skirts. It warns that once set, women may quickly adopt the style and that Mrs. Stannard risks losing influence as mothers and fathers bring children to town for the 40g8 and ponies parade.
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Chicago
Goulds and Helen Gould Weigh in On Character and Scandal
A dated reflective piece contrasts Helen Gould and George Gould with their father Jay Gould. It describes charitable deeds, business disputes with the Wabash railroad, a Pittsburg license controversy, and hints at a troubled family history including Nan Patterson and Young.
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Goulds
George
Helen
America
Helen Gould
Gould
Wabash Railway
Pittsburg
A Life Lesson Freed After Mysterious Cab Killing
A woman held on the murder charge of Caesar Young is freed after multiple failed trials. Recorder Diotf discharged her from custody with a caution that release is not an acquittal. The celebrated case drew national attention as she may pursue a life of chastity moving forward.
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Nan Patterson
Recorder
Caesar Young
Bar of Justice
Diotf
Auatody
Young
Goff
Portland Anglers Report Better River Fishing This Year
Special to The Sun from Portland Oregon May 15 reports say local fishermen have enjoyed better success on streams near Portland than for some time. Many anglers yet must use bait as season pace slows, with several creeks like Clackamas Deep Rock and Eagle showing fewer catches. Johnson and Dairy creeks offer uneven access, while the Tualatin and Hamilton Creek draw crowds as fish rise to flies.
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Portland
Ore
Clackamas
Cazadero
Te Mouta
Rock
Eagle
Johnson Creek
Dairy
Washington County
Hillshore
West Side
Gaston
Washington
Columbia
Hamilton Creek
Hamilton
Wisconsin Tip Law Sparks Protest and Debate
A Wisconsin bill aimed at preventing take-off would outlaw giving or taking tips for waiters and porters. Critics call it an anti-tipping measure, while supporters pledge penalties for tipping. The piece lauds Wisconsin for advancing human rights and hopes other states follow.
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Wisconsin
Russia
Universal
Capitol roof repairs prompt statehouse urgency
Capitol custodian Baker oversees roof repairs after leaks reported in several areas. Secretary J Murty of the State Board of Health plans to attend the tuberculosis congress in Washington with Indianapolis physicians including Dr Theodore Potter and City Samuel Keene. State Labor Commissioner Corrmack notes minor state labor troubles with a city electrical workers strike. Wu Geake, deputy attorney general and Marten dish ball team member, tallies a season batting average. Geake is a former Michigan baseball star.
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J ON. Murty
Stary Board of Health
Washington
Indianapore
Theodore Potter
Samarlan Keene
Tucker
Nobiesville
State Board of Health
Corrmack
WU Geake
Geake
University of Michigan
Fragmented Foreign Notes From An Unclear Report
A garbled foreign notes section discusses protests against England capturing enslaved people during expeditions in Stanley Forest, mentions Tasmania exporting habeas cases, and references various places and events with distorted names. The passage includes scattered mentions of Australia, North Shanictte, and Beloit, but lacks coherent details or dates.
Woman Seeks Lawyer Over Snippet of Napoleon Tale
A nervous woman declares she is a “woman with a heart” and asks a lawyer to hear her story. In a private office she reveals a serialized history about Napoleon Bonaparte and demands payment before the tale continues, prompting confusion and apologies from staff.
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Allley
Napoleon
San Francisco Tobacco Trade Tale and Early Pests
A damaged 19th century sketch recalls San Francisco’s tobacco trade and pest problems. Ship cargoes decayed from mildew on routes around the Horn, forcing disposal into shallow waters. The tide’s onward flow was hampered by a mix of sand and tobacco refuse, leading to the establishment of the pest office and customs on this tobacco‑to‑ground mess.
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Bun.t
San Francisco
Sam Frangigen
San Fracisco
Rail Officials Meet Over Explosives Safety Issues
Harrisburg accident prompts President Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading to convene railway leaders to discuss safe handling and expansion of high explosives. The note mentions possible rail union meetings, hospital inmate John Hale linked to the Wahanhac and Uncle Johnnie, and various railroad developments including depots and freight handling plans. A manufacturing association delegation travels to Atlanta for a national meeting as Eliott’s funeral procession moves through Indianapolis.
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Harrisburg
Baer
Philadelphia & Reading
Veiled Murderess Dead in New York Hospital
Newburg New York May 15 Mrs Henretta Robinson aged 89 known as the veiled murderess died at Manhattan State Hospital Sunday She was convicted in 1883 of killing Timothy Lanagad and Catherine Lubes at Troy During trial she wore a heavy veil and preferred death verdict to revealing her face Her sentence of hanging on June 19 168% was commuted later and she claimed membership in the English royal family.
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Newburg
N.Y
Mra
Henretta Robinson
Manhattan State Hospital
Timothy Lanagad
Catherine Lubes
Troy
Bha
Atendant
Elusive Message From a Curious Column
A fragmented, philosophical note questions meaning and perception. Nonsense phrases mix with odd names, hinting at inner debate about identity and mood. The text resembles a dreamlike inquiry more than a clear report.
Fragmentary Sugar Story From Houston Post
A garbled OCR note describes a boy, an urchin, a bone, a bar called the bongut and a song the boy sang. The text appears from the Houston Post with unclear details and missing context.
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Houston Post
Sunshine and Smiles and a Bank Cashier Quote
A fragmented piece shows a bank cashier dialogue about interest making prosaic work, a Tokyo top quote, and a doubt about acting due to hurt feet. Dowie announces a plan to raise 7,100,000 for test schemes while Mrs Chadwice faces nearly two deaths.
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Dowie
Uble Somne
Ria
Mra Chadwice
Advice From Edith Gibney In Breach Suit Case
Edith Gibney of St Louis, awarded 2800 dollars in a breach of promise suit against Klaus Steiner of Allegheny, warns young women to be careful with love letters. She recalls embarrassment when letters were read in court and reflects on her feelings for Steiner.
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Klaus J. Steiner
Allegheny
Chislett
Gibney
Steins
Mr. Steiner
Klaus Steiner
Stein
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Herbert Croker
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Tia
Wis
Tasmania
Appire
Wil Yan Easland
Australia
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Chivat Herald
Warheuti
Gotha
Rome
Ene
I Roine
Hector
Uae
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Tanner Stern
Vestel
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West
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Pettis Dry Goods Co
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Burnt District
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Washington and Illinois Sts
POST
Rail News
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Seahash Rompany’s
Decatur
Hale
Uncle Johnnie
Illnois
Ue Monon Railroad
Alle
Une New Deal
Dumbneylan
Ute
Atlanta, Ga
National Association of Manufacture Orm
C Doyle
C&o
Fafianapolis
Ruawly
Mr. Eliott
Dayville
Philosophical
Donner
Hanser Huntlie
Seildom
John Perrin
Rata
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Thea
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Sunshine and
Tan
Japan
Leslie Carter
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