Campaign Rally At Columbia Club Draws City Republicans
The Columbia club plans a Saturday night rally for the city ticket in Indianapolis. Entry is by invitation only, with a colored sentry at the door and reporters excluded. Maguire’s mayoral pitch is framed as a choice to extend what supporters call liberty but opponents call license under Taggart. The piece casts Maguire as promising no real reform, urging voters to study his words.
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Indianapolis
Columbia Club
Charles Maguire
Taggart
Mr. Maguire
Whipping the Boys Sparks Debate at Police HQ
A newspaper opinion argues against women's council opposition to whipping misbehaving youths at the police station. It contends many boys are "bad ones" and that harsh discipline, including workhouse and corporal punishment, may deter crime. The piece questions the council's understanding and supports the judge's stance.
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Women's Council
Reform School
Roosevelt Walks to Church with Sons as Morgan Heads to San Francisco
President Roosevelt walked to a Washington church with two children. J Pierpont Morgan sped to San Francisco on a grand special train to attend a general conference. Morgan arranged for chefs and staff at the Croker mansion for his visit during the church event. Neely writes from Cuba about legal delays. A college football physician notes players remain prone to being dead games. Pie contests grow in town as Bookwalter Taggart and Maguire engage in the largest one. Rev Dr Lasby delivers his farewell sermon hoping for long life and no crow eating.
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Roosevelt
Washington
J. Pierpont Morgan
San Francisco
Morgan
Croker Mansion
Politics for Personal Profit Sermon Warns of Selfish Power
A new Broadway M. E. church pastor denounces politicians who pursue power for personal gain. He cites lawmakers from local councilors to national figures, and warns against anarchist rhetoric, urging decisive action against radical mouths like Emma Goldman.
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Worth H. Tippy
Broadway M. EB
Smith
Jones
Congress
Senate
Sampson’s Santiago glory and rail crossing politics
The piece notes that Schley’s decision or inquiry won’t change the truth of the Santiago fight where Sampson claimed glory. It then critiques city politics, saying nominees lose control of their souls when pressed on railroad crossing safety devices.
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Schley
Santiago
Sampson
St. Vitus
Wiscogan Milk Adulterant Favored in City Campaign Quote
The article notes Wiscogan, a milk adulterant that stretches quantity while keeping a rich milk appearance, suggesting it could serve as a quality drink option for city campaigns if beer or water melons run short.
Silent cheers greet Boer victories in US hearts
The text notes that due to cordial ties with Great Britain many American citizens quietly celebrate Boer wins, even when not vocal about it. It highlights unspoken, subtle reactions among the public amid a pro-British sentiment.
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Great Britain
United States
Insanity Trust Reports Highlight Patient Visits
Fragmentary note argues many doctor visits fail if physicians were as slow as their reporting. The passage suggests a critique of the insanity trust and its reach into patient care, implying inefficacy and extended timelines.
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Insanity’ Trust
Gravity over superstition in graveyard accident tragedy
A Princeton Indiana man dies when a tombstone he erects falls and crushes him, sparking reflections on belief and tragedy. The piece cites how interpretations arise post event, contrasting superstition with natural law and referencing McKinley’s assassination and civic reactions.
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Princeton
Ind
McKinley
Europe
United States
Congress
Kentucky Conspiracy Trials Transcript Read Impact on Requisitions
Gov. Durbin agreed to read the transcript of Kentucky conspiracy trials before deciding on honoring requisitions for Taylor and Finley. The move is tied to ex-Gov Goebel’s brother who travelled to Indiana seeking the return of those he says were involved in the murder to Kentucky.
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Durbin
Kentucky
Taylor
Finley
Goebel
Indiana
Grinnell Ordinance Penalizes Group Drinking by Treat Method
Grinnell Iowa passes a city ordinance making it a crime for two or more persons to congregate and drink by the treat method. In contrast Indianapolis safety board convicts a dozen patrolmen accused of congregating and winking.
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Grinnell
Board of Safety of
Indianapolis
Street policy vote urged in praise of May and Taggart
A reader urges backing May and his ally Friday, noting that May granted adjacent property owners rates from four to six dollars per front foot for street work and urging support at the polls.
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SUN
Taggart
Political Machines Heal as Support Shifts
Report notes Czolgosz’s appetite remains strong as a metaphorical wild beast. May Kee signals support for Bookwalter while the Joss house prospers. observers say the Fairbanks-Durbin machine shows signs of healing amid shifting alliances.
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May Kee
Bookwalter
Joss House
Lions and dogs in odd animal tales from early city menageries
The article recalls Alice the blind lioness in Central Park who underwent six in growing claw surgeries with a rope noose and multiple attendants. It also tells of Peps Wagner’s dog companion in the composer’s circle, known for baths in canals and inspiring Tannhauser with affectionate, expressive antics.
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Alice
Central Park
New York City
Peps
Wagner
Puck
Music Attracts Tigers A Zoo Tale From Tit Bits
A violinist at the zoo played to a sleeping tiger and its mood shifted with each instrument. The tiger woke to the violin and purred softly after a moment, then reacted furiously to the piccolo before calming again to listen to a flute.
Mantell Starred at Park with Hamlet and Lovins
Robert Mantell headlines a packed program at the popular priced theater with Hamlet and The Lady of Lyons. Miss Marie South Russell shines as Ophelia and Pauline, while Miss Osterman delivers a refined Tomorrow at 22. Vaudeville turns, burlesque acts, and the Orientals continue daily matinees with strong crowd praise.
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Robert Mantell
Marie South Russell
Ophelia
Hamlet
Pauline
Lady of Lyons
Alfred H. Hastings
Mark Price
Mr. Mantel
Romeo and Juliet
Richelieu
Care of Linens for Neat Neatness and Longevity
From Woman's Home Companion the article advises on linen closet organization with white paper coverings changed often and lavender sachets to mask soap odor. It suggests slip fabrics from laundry to balance wear, inspect after ironing, and repair thin broad sheets by recutting and hemming edges for use on narrow beds.
Sketches and Songs of a Singer Woodland Scene
A humorous mix of verses and brief local notices. The sketches include a woodland scene with wind and train imagery and a farmer yearning for rye. A snake suns itself, a bird laments hollyhocks, and a tramp washes socks in a creek.
Poetry and a Porched Gentleman in a Quiet Parlour
A maiden argues poetry teaches though words seemed not to rhyme while a childish inquiry about a porch gentleman reveals a quarrel at home over a delayed supper. Bruno the dog and a reflective poem by Edward Singer contrast with domestic impatience and humor.
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Papa
Hogs, Prisons, Kitchens, and Wealth in 1900s Letters
A collage of quotes critiques on hog price futures, Gov. Durbin’s prison board, emancipation of women through elevated kitchens, wealth versus family happiness, and political radicals like Herr Most and Emma Goldman. The items reflect editorial stances from multiple papers including Carthage Record Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Wrightstown Banner Muncie Herald and South Bend Tribune.
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Wrightstown
Muncie Herald
Herr Most
Emma Geldman
South Bend Tribune
A Lifetime Through Fires and Love
Poem excerpt from the Atlanta Constitution praising enduring love through adversity. The speaker asserts love survives all conditions from dark skies to fading stars, sung by violet valleys and bells in perpetual music.
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God
Atlanta Constitution
Separate Linings and the New Silk Bodice Fashion
The article explains that the Louisine blouse achieves its smart look by being separate from the lining. Without the lining it would bag at the corsage, while seam to seam lining makes the bodice stiff. The result is a sculptured, flowing bust with superb freedom and a wall paper like fit.
Great Fall Carnival Schedule Unveiled With Parades Shows and Concerts
The fall carnival headquarters open at 485 Stevenson building with a grotesque parade planned for Monday Oct 14. Tuesday features Modern Woodmen state day, Wednesday a horse show run by President Levering, and Thursday a flower parade. Chief Hale leads a Kansas City fire squad exhibition Friday. Contestants vie for 30 prize in grotesque parade including Company C, Second Regiment I N G. The flower parade committee led by Ernest Buried and others promises abundant floral displays. Banda Rossa to offer two Tomlinson hall concerts daily, plus a geisha theater Japanese attraction.
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Stevenson Building
Levering
Company C
Second Regiment
Ernest Buried
H. T. Hearstey
W. G. Betterman
J. Clyde Power
W. F. C. Golt
What the Papers Say Commentary Roundup
The remarks critique President Roosevelt walking to the White House unattended and contest his critics. The Schley inquiry is faulted for the Buffalo court. Commentary notes Roosevelt’s restraint against hype. The piece also condemns souvenir collectors tied to the McKinley assassin trial and Parker memorabilia as morbid behavior.
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Roosevelt
White House
Topeka Journal
Schley
Buffalo
Cleveland Plain Dealer
McKinley
Parker
Buffalo Times
Reflections on Matrimony and Life
A witty proverb filled column contrasts marriage and wit with lines about ministers, lawyers, cleverness, and the dangers of assuming others are fools. It frames age, youth, and gentility as keys to social balance and cheerful irony.
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New York Press
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Lifesaving Relief
An old advertising note touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a universal remedy for children, claiming it cures croup whooping cough and measles cough and never fails. Price listed as 25 cents.
Witty quips and gossip mix in 19th century jests
A compact collection of humorous quotes from Punch Tit-Bits and Puck. It features playful exchanges about manners, social exclusivity, garden parties, and romance. The pieces showcase light satire with characters like Mrs Upton and Lady Raceby, ending with a canoeing joke.
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Cressy
Dixon, Bowers
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Bowers
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Patterson Brothers
Edward F. Reynard
Empire
Maurice Grau
Jeanette Dupre
Miss Dupre
Lassard
Belle Gordon
Johnnie Weber
West
Williams
Charles Johnson
Kitty Clements
Bowery
Podunk Times
Mintonville
Podunk
Abe Miller
Alf. Barnhart
James Ryan
James
Bruno
Edward Singer
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Detroit News
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Vici
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Willie Brown
Tommy
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Mamma
Aate Peet
Security Trust Company
Pennsylvania St
Woman and the Trust
Columbia National Bank
West Washington Street
Indiana Trust CO
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Wash. St
Virginia Ave
Vonnegut
Emerson
Central Printing CO
Union Trust Company
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John H. Holliday
Henry Eitel
Howard M. Foltz
Charles S. M’bride
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Eva W. L. Cree
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