Philadelphia lesson on graft and bossism in municipal life
A long editorial argues six million dollars lost to Philadelphia via filtration and boulevard projects signals deeper municipal rot. It criticizes ignored warnings, party loyalties, and complacent voters, urging decisive action to oust the corrupt ring and demand honest, efficient public service. The piece contends graft harms sanitation, policing, paving, lighting, and finances, urging accountability across government and private dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cees
Philadelphia
Em- Fred
Plain Work and the Call to Higher Effort
Senator Beveridge extols upward striving and practical virtue, urging young men to pursue improvement beyond graft and mediocrity. He rails against ignorance and praises work ethic, duty, and soul-strength gained through toil, while noting continued smoke nuisance despite education campaigns.
New York City Launches Free Tuberculosis Camp in Orange County
City allocates 4 230 000 for a nine-farm tuberculosis sanitarium in the Shawangunk mountains. The camp will be led by a specialist with a physician advisory board. Treatment is free for mild cases, with patient employment and fresh air therapy. Eggs vegetables and milk supplied. educated patients may return to work.
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New York City
Shawangunk Mountains
Orange County
Health Department
Caunes
Growth of anatomical study in seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
Fragmentary text discusses the rise of anatomical study and recognition of characteristic lesions in disease, noting tuberculosis as a major threat. A stray line references Mr. Rahke and a playful mischaracterization of a mayor, ending in a bemused exclamation.
South Carolina backs Roosevelt over Dixon amid race debate
The South Carolina public sentiment shifts to Theodore Roosevelt while repudiating Dixon the ex preacher who writes provocative race related works. The region favors Roosevelt for his perceived honesty and humanity, while deeming Dixon a self promoting agitator stirring past wounds. Henry Watterson restores a ban and praises Roosevelt as the Archangel of Peace.
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South Carolina
Dixon
Theodore Roosevelt
Georgia
Louisiana
Alabama
United States
South
Roosevelt
Henry Watterson
Archangel of Peace
Rod and Gun at Railfoot Lake Ducks Hunters Praise
Traveling salesman W G Culling extols Railfoot lake on the Kentucky Tennessee border as an ideal duck hunting spot. He recounts a two week trip with Harry Morgan and William Daly, noting legal bag limits, lax wardens, and the sport’s restorative appeal for busy businessmen.
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W. G. Collins
Railfoot Lake
Tennessee
W. G. Culling
Kentucky
Collins
Radfoot Lake
Mallfoot Lake
Indianapolis
Uneve
Lfe
Vanderbilt Heir Sentenced to Prison in Fatal Crash
Elliott F. Shepard Jr. and his wife face imprisonment after a Franca court sentenced him to three months for reckless driving that killed a little girl. He is linked to Vanderbilt lineage and to the editor father of a New York newspaper. The judge also orders payment of 29,000 francs to the victim’s father.
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Elliott F. Shepard, JR
Ellett F. Shepard, Jr
Vanderbilt
New York Mui and Express
Shepard Maerried
Feather Wiggins Potter
Alen
English Hotel Furniture Sold By Receiver to Capt English
The English hotel furniture and equipment, held by a receiver for months, were bought by Capt William E English on Monday for 0 000. Kansas City bidders George F Morrow and J J O Rourke offered 4500 but were refused. English waived hotel company claims and said he does not plan to run a hotel, and expects Morrow and O Rourke to accept his subsequent rental terms.
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English
William E. English
George F. Morrow
J. J. O'Rourke
Kansas City
Jien
Capt
Englah
Morrow
O'Rourke
Her Husband's Property Will Probated in Peru
Mia Jennie Newman's will probated in Peru on November 1 divides no estate over fifty thousand dollars. One thousand dollars is left to the German Baptist Orphans' Home of Mexico Indiana, three hundred dollars to the Methodist Church of Peru, and all other property to Jon Fidler, her husband’s son-in-law from a previous marriage. She notes she did not provide for blood relatives since the property originated from her husband.
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Peru
Ind
Mia
Jennie Newman
German Baptist Orphans’ Home
Mexico
Methodist Church of
Jon Fidler
Jerry Mathews Arrives to Vote for Bookwalter in City
Jerry A. Mathews former secretary to Charles W. Fairbanks arrived from Washington on Monday to vote for Bookwalter. Mathews calls Bookwalter a man of Jerome type.
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Jerry Mathews
Jerry A. Mathews
Charles W. Fairbanks
Washington
Bookwalter
Mathews
Jerome
Fragments of a Sunlit Page Show Bawdy, Police, and Press Snips
A collage of quotes and lines from a social page including jabs at President Roose, a reference to Mrs. Warren's Profession, a police scene with a burglar breaking glass, and quips about press agents. The piece also mentions a reform committee and a chief of police commenting on a leaky town.
Cuticura Ointment Cited as Cure for Bleeding Eczema
In a testimonial from Indianapolis on April 26 1905 Burres E Helfer reports six months of bleeding raw eczema on hands improved to entirely well in one week after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He urges others troubled by the condition to try the remedies.
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Burres E. Helfer
N. Iinois St
Indianapolis
Ind
Unnamed Officials Clash Over Reform Rhetoric
In a tense exchange, the chairman accuses a colleague of inaction while the chief dismisses reform concerns. A cold draft from a partly open window underscores the heated moment as the chief asserts control by "put[ting] the lid on."
Lest We Forget andlanapulix letter on dirty street alley
A Sun editor notes neglect of the alley north of Thirtieth Street between Illinois and Capitol avenues, paved years ago and now filthy after a year without cleaning. Residents consider a sweeping bee and urge spending on plowing to loosen dirt, criticizing Holtzman administration and promising political loyalty. HOOD campaign ads mixed in misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andlanapulix
the Sun
Llnolset
Capitol-ave
Holtzman
Ants Holtzman
Winter Savings Appeal Prompts Immediate Action
The notice urges readers to open a savings account with the company now to prepare for retirement. It emphasizes winter as a metaphor for life and urges persistent saving to gain independence when retirement comes, offering assistance to start today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liran
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Ohio
City
Aix
Bens
New York
World Building
Eugene van Zant
Chicago
Tribune
A. W. Allen
India
Anapolis
Volier
Senator Beveridge
Rahke
Ovely
Rod and
Pel
Sunshine and
Roose
Ester
Mise Cluster
Chester
Cuticura
Sar. Bosan
South Pike Street
Shelbyville
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Hood
West
Washington Street
Taylor Carpe Co
Jurens & Hartman
East
Ohio Street
C. Froma
THE
Indiana Trust CO
Pyle Efg. CO
Park Ave
Richcreek Bank
Scott-Millerco
Market & New Janey
Remington Typewriter
Remington
Ster
Remington Typewriter Company
E. Market Street
Indianapolis, Ind
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