Trial set for Davis over Iroquois Theater fire deaths
A Danville court will hear Will J. Davis, manager of the Chicago Iroquois theater, on 14 counts of manslaughter tied to the deadly fire. The case, postponed many times, marks a rare criminal pursuit aimed at accountability in public safety failures. The piece also notes broader concerns about accident prevention and patriotism in American life.
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Will J. Davis
Iroquois Theater
Chicago
Danville
Davis
United States
Slocum
New York
Railroada
Davin
Yale
Yale Field
Patriotism: contrasts in two thinkers on national spirit
The piece compares Henry Van Dyke and Haywood on patriotism. Van Dyke describes patriotism as unity, continuity with history, and a deep sense of place that binds people to nation and land. Haywood defines patriotism as prejudice, arguing it narrows thought while acknowledging potential good prejudice in avoiding evil.
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Henry van. Dyke
Patrotle
Haywood
Appeal To
Reason
van Dyke
Publishing Rates and the Railroads Tariff Challenge
The article discusses the difficulty railroads face in publishing a full tariff schedule under a new rate law. Printing a complete tariff is costly and unwieldy, with concerns about potential rate discrimination. President Delano of the Wabash notes reprinting costs are prohibitive, while the commission seeks a practical publication system to regulate rates and emergencies.
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Delano
The
Wabash
Bio
Balloon Literature Sparks Indiana Authors to Rise
The text urges Indiana writers to embrace ballooning and automotives in London style literature. It calls for thrilling romance above the clouds, scientific essays on atmosphere, and novels that elevate art, promising a new magazine dedicated to ballooning and astronomy.
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Indiana
London
Gece
One rule of morality and double standards debate
A western judge’s ruling argues women share moral rights with men including staying out late, drinking, and gambling. The piece condemns the old double standard as hypocritical and harmful, urging universal morality across sex and race. It notes current events from livestock shows to political shifts and local incidents, including deaths and regional politics.
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Julius Caesar
Caesar
Nightingale and Rose Fable From Nature’s Garden
A nightingale woos a rose in a fantasy fable set in a garden. The bird’s song pleads for shared beauty while the rose laments lack of echo and the world’s indifference. In the end the nightingale returns with a tale of his family.
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Nightingale
Crippled Newsboy Aid Sparks Citywide Charity Thought
Emil Wagner of Decatur Indiana visits New Commercial hotel and praises a crippled newsboy who still sells papers despite crutches. He urges societal support for disabled workers, cites Cleveland venture employing cripples, and hopes more cities adopt inclusive employment to help independence and reduce public aid. Charles B Riley praises poll worker graft-free voting efforts and cross party cooperation to boost turnout without influencing choices.
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Emil Wagner
Decatur
Ind
Onktex
Cleveland
Nfe
Philanthro- Mat
Mrs. Platt Portraits Demand After Bold Claim
The St Paul Dispatch notes strong interest in portraits of Mrs. Platt after she claimed the senator married her because other senators preferred beautiful wives. The remark asserts Mrs Platt’s confidence and dismisses notions of shyness.
No Place to Die at Rufalo Steady Aftermath
Hausten Post notes that after recent events in Rufalo, Grover Cleveland is unlikely to accept the town's invitation to return. The piece treats the town's prospects with cautious doubt and reflects on the broader sentiment in the locality.
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Rufalo
Grover Cleveland
Hausten Post
One Loyal Bout in Kansas City Politics
A tangled politics note reports New York dollars fleeing the Democratic ticket while candidate Weacst believes Arthur Brisbane will stay loyal. Published in the Kansas City Times, the piece hints at shifting support and key figures in the campaign.
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T. H. Kuhn
Kansas City
King Edward's Etates
New York
Butt
Weacst
Avery
Arthur Brisbane
Endfast
Kanaas City Tintes
American Boy's Chances in a War Years Ago
An analysis in the Philadelphia Inquirer reflects on American boys and their chances during the Cuban conflict ten years prior, noting the departure by sailboat and the short war years ago and arguing for youth participation in national events.
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Funston
Cuba
Philadalphin Inquirer
Disappointed in Funston Delays Reach Florida Visit
General Funston disappointed a large American audience by weather delays while en route to Cuba. He was held up at Tampa by threat of bad weather and refused to sign retraits of Florids. St. Louis Republic.
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Funston
Gen. Funston
Cuba
Tampa
St. Louia Nepublic
They Couldn't Do It. Cu bans spark looming intervention
The Detrat Free Press quotes officials warning that failure to address Cu bans may force government action. The piece cites Tatt Bacon Punaton and the Amatic avuattron among key figures as debate continues, with a looming deadline expressed in urgency.
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Merinas
Detrat Free Press
Sooner Hemenway in Boofers Yelling for Flag Play
The Minneapolia Journal notes Benator Hemenway among Boofers urging the American flag to be promoted in Cuba when it has not risen, reflecting fringe nationalist rhetoric.
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Hemenway
Benator Hemenway
Cuba
Minneapolia Journal
European monarch guarded by vast police network
The czar’s European rival, Emperor William, is under intensified protection amid terrorism fears. Berlin exhibitions and royal visits draw hundreds of officers and detectives, with guards surrounding Rominten and bicycles patrolling roads for explosives.
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William
Europe
Musale
Kalser Ba
Berlin
St Petersbort
Posen
Rominton
Stories Leak Out of Washington News Fragments
A fragmented Washington items column recalls Colonel Hi died recently after long service with the House of Representatives. It features quotes on party loyalty, pension debates for Civil War veterans, and various odd anecdotes from Parliament and abroad. The column nods to Senator Gallinger and humorous exchanges in the Senate, interspersed with advertisements and brief notices.
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Tike” Hi
Washington
House of Representatives
Linants
Jacob H. Gallinger
Congress
New Hampshire Statesman
Gullinger
Cone
Navy
Gallinger
Chicago Post
Dram atist Hat Rett stage tragedy sparks Detroit spat
A Detroit Journal item mocks a playwright nicknamed Hat Rett for presenting a Thaw-White tragedy on stage. The quip suggests the era’s harsh censure and critiques the drama as sensational. The note reflects local reaction to provocative theater.
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Hat Rett
Detroit Journal
Ste Hoarat Reflects on Carter Harmann's Chicago Press
With most of the city press gathered, Ste Hoarat recalls what the late Carter Harmann used to do to Chicaco Grand Mapids Press, lifting his spirits with a remembered action.
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Ste. Hoarat
Carter Harmann
Chicaco
Grand Mapids Press
Gould Not Kick Hearst for Governor
The New York party could not mount a strong challenge against Hearst for governor. Jongue Platt and Depew have not re entered the senate race.
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Gould
New York
Valuable Principles From a Kas Globe Adage
A Kas. Globe excerpt extols six simple maxims for value and conduct. It urges temperance industry honesty faithfulness to duties and helpfulness toward others as timeless guidance often learned beyond instruction.
A Problem of Understanding in a Turbulent Day
A New York Evening Sun excerpt depicts a student facing fear of parental anger after a disputed answer about a president. The narrative voice details social pressure, weathered panic, and a boy’s struggle to explain himself while fearing punishment at home. The piece conveys tense, colloquial reflection on youth, authority, and accountability.
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