Little Mayor and Gas Rates in Indianapolis
A critical view of Mayor Holtzman’s gas negotiations with Indianapolis Gas company. The piece details conflicting rate proposals from 50 to 62 1/2 and 60 cents, court injunctions, and a new franchise. It accuses the mayor of weak contract judgment and warns voters to reassess leadership ahead of upcoming elections. It references Warrum the city attorney, court actions, and multiple rate schemes including 90 cent and 60 cent contracts. It calls for decisive action by Indianapolis voters to resolve the gas tangle.
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Holtzman
Indianapolis
Garrutous Warram
Indianapolis Gas Company
Warrum
United States
Marek
Couse
Warrim
Chen
Tayer
Tadeo
National land and settlement plan gains global support
A movement to provide stock and implements funded by loans, repayable at a fixed time, with land bought in installments, expands from humble origins to worldwide attention. Britain and New Zealand have adopted similar schemes, while Senator Hoar once proposed a national fund to ease urban congestion and populate western lands.
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New Zealand
Hoar
Hang Onto Your Life Insurance Editorial Calls For Confidence
An editorial urges readers to keep life insurance amid investigations of major companies. It argues the system is benevolent, policies remain secure by law, and lapse rates would harm families. Investors are advised that scrutiny will strengthen firms, curb extravagance, and improve economies.
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Booth
Salvation Army
Nevess
United States
Ohio
Colorado
California
Canada
Australia
England
Senator Booth
London
Liverpool
Glasgow
Record of Austro-Hungary political crisis and language policy
The article describes a tense period where Emperor Franz Joseph faced pressure over the language of command, the dissolution of parliament, and a push for universal suffrage. A coalition formed by Tanerian and other leaders sought immediate changes while Fejervary and a minority cabinet struggled to govern. A new election was sought on a platform balancing language policy and reform, with Hungarians largely opposing the coalition's stance.
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Panange
Emeperor
Oide
Vaamite
Lonmunge
Proanier
Waron Fefervary
Baron Fejervary
Petervary
Coxtion
Janet
Tommy
Austria
Hungary
Fimeperor
Avrryons
Film-Flam and Courtroom Joker Highlights From Parade
A Philadelphia Record item recounts a petty street scam where a man tries to shortchange a shopkeeper by miscounting a cravat purchase, then asserts overpayment. It also recalls Judge Thompson, famed for wit, rough edges, and a Boston arrest episode with a lawyer brandishing a book.
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Andre
Ivsson
Philadelphia
Indga Thompson
Fife
Superior Court
Eld
Fitchburg
Touce
Thompean
Boston
T-T-Thompson
Edison on work and government builds in chaotic times
A garbled, era-bound screed cites Edison claims about work, government buildings, gifts to Alice Roosevelt, and distant figures like the Sultan of Sulu. It riffs on national projects, athletic ability, and a mock dialogue about age and planks, with fragmented references to public life and leadership.
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Thomas A. Edison
Alice Roosevelt
Sim
Sulu
Cas Me
Chadwick
Predictions By Raphael The Astrologer
Readings foretell a lively Wednesday with social gains and new schemes. A warning to young women to guard associations or risk sorrow. A child born on this day in 1605 may gain public work or art opportunities and early marriage seems likely.
New York Store Pettis Dry Goods Weekly Specials
Coal shovels and saws advertised as strong steel values for Wednesday. Oil heaters and gas radiators offered with reduced prices. Wood items include chairs and tool holders. Tin fruit cans and step ladders featured in low sale prices for the day.
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New York
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Ste
Burk
The Scrapbook: Home Tips On Health And Beauty
A jumble of home remedies and advice on eye care baths and drying children chest development breathing tips for better posture and fitness dinner eating habits for weight gain and energy cautionary notes on perfumes salts and cosmetics includes a pushy financial line about savings and capital.
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