McKinley Funeral Colors of Mourning Shake Nation
The nation mourns William McKinley after the assassination. An anarchist shooter struck at the government, killing the president during the Buffalo exposition visit. Citizens reflect on the man’s integrity and vow to root out anarchist influences to honor his memory.
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Jackal
Maryland
Mr. McKinley
Great Buffalo Exposition
McKinley
Czolgosz
William McKinley
The School Board Election
A historical endorsement of the current school board under the new law highlights strong finances and prudent management. Voters face three vacancies with 16 candidates. favor Moores, Sweeney, and Sickels as top choices, noting their proven service and urging support for re election.
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Charles ‘W.res
Andrew M. Sweeney
Henry C. 'Sickels
Moores
Sweeney
Sickels
Charles W. Moores
Henry C. Sickels
Pierce Mendenhall
P. J. Ryan
SUN
W. H. Hart
Maguire and Street Cars Show Local Political Weakness
The Board of Works bows to streetcar company pressure and delays extensions with empty promises. Maguire, a mayoral candidate, is criticized for lacking courage and public duty while tensions rise over franchise powers and delegated authority. Citizens demand real action and accountability.
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Board of Works
Sahm
Maguire
Iles Maguire
Taggart
Hugh McGowan
Political Tangles and Civic Fronts Across Indiana
Citizens debate whether Bloomington is a state university and if state backing is wise. The Park board weighs adding land to Riverside Park, while funding stands uncertain. Mayoral candidates back Fall Creek boulevard as impeachment talks loom for the Board of Safety and Gov Durbin faces Culbert’s fate.
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C To
University of Bloomington
Bloomington
White River
Park Board
Riverside Park
Fall Creek
Mining's golden era and coffee trade noted in Cassier and Fram's
The article recalls Virginia City'sConsolidated California and Virginia mine wealth, with millions in bullion and dividends amid a booming 1870s era. It also cites treasury data on U S coffee imports, highlighting Porto Rico Hawaii and Philippine production potential and rising American consumption.
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Virginia City
Nev
Consolidated
California and Virginia Mining Company
Con. Virginia
John W. Mackay
Philaddlphia
Fielding
San Francisco
Cassier
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
United States
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Europe
Philippines
Java
Brazil
Central America
England
Germany
Asia
Orient
Fram’s Magazine
To Clean Broadcloth
A brief home care tip explains using ammonia with water to clean broadcloth, advising light dampening and avoiding soaking. It gives proportions: one tablespoon ammonia per cup water for black fabrics, and suggests a weaker solution for light-colored material to prevent color fading.
Citizens share views on politics and local issues
A collage of quotes from May Kee to Chas Brown captures opinions on republicans, labor unions, prohibition, journalism, public life, and city affairs. Notable figures include prosecutor Ruckelshaus, Capt. Kinney, and J. E. McDonald, reflecting civic mood and concerns about elections, business, and governance.
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Ruckelshaus
Julius C. Walk
Kinney
Hall's Catarrh Cure ad offers reward and testimonials
A 100 dollar reward is offered for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad cites F J Cheney & Co as proprietors and lists wholesale Druggists in Toledo Ohio. It states the remedy is taken internally and tests testimonials are free.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West &Aruax
Tolgio
O. Walding
Kinnan & Marvin
All
Sioux Falls
S. D
F. Capps
Minnesota Ave
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Statement on race bias and gang behavior in town
A quoted remark contrasts black and white gang members, suggesting some white youths can be as harmful as the worst Black men while some Black men are better citizens than their assailants. The speaker implies colored residents face insults from white gang members.
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Floe Gang
Various Papers Urge Unity in National Affairs
A collage of editorials praises loyalty to the presidency and calls for firm action against anarchism and disloyalty. The crop report is noted for warning bears away from markets, while other papers applaud patriotism and responsible conduct as essential to national stability.
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Lafayette
Europe
Richmond Sun-Telegram
Iowa
Lafayette Courier
South Bend Times
Buffalo
Logansport
Prose Wins Hearts Over Poetry and Cakes for Home
The piece argues that good batter cakes and coffee create happier homes than magazines or sermons and that poetry may win love but prose keeps it. It emphasizes practical domestic skills over sentimental verse for lasting harmony.
Garter Innovation Spurs Summer Stocking Trend
The New York Herald notes half hose return as short stockings gain favor. A new garter with jeweled clasps and silk bows secures the socks, offering neat appearance and comfort according to fashionable young women. Stores race to showcase these enhancements in a European influenced trend.
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New York Herald
Liberty and threats stir mixed editorials on safety
The Brooklyn Eagle Buff alo Times Cleveland Plain Dealer and New York Evening Sun weigh in on liberty and protection for leaders amid anarchist threats. They debate sedition legal limits female influence and the president's security and public access.
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Buffalo Times
Cleveland Plain Dealer
United States
New York Evening Sun
Garfield's Historic Appeal and the Port Collector Fight
The piece recalls President Garfield's brief appeal from the New York custom house steps as a turbulent crowd cried for The World to attack the newspaper. It reflects on the Garfield Conkling contest for the port collector's post and links the spoils system to Guiteau's murder sixteen years after Garfield's assertion that God reigns and the government at Washington lives.
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New York Custom House
Garfield
Booth
Guiteau
New York
Washington
St. Paul Dispatch
President McKinley Discusses Czolgosz After Attack
The president asked doctors about how harshly the would-be murderer was treated after the Temple of Music assault. He remarked that the man was not hurt much, expressing relief at the lack of harm.
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McKinley
Czolgosz
Temple of Music
Delicious Relish From Small Egg Tomatoes
Scald seven pounds of small egg tomatoes to skin, then soak in diluted vinegar for 12 hours. Layer tomatoes with weak vinegar sugar and spices such as ginger allspice cinnamon cloves and mace until all ingredients are used. Cook gently until clear then boil syrup, add tomatoes, and seal in pint jars.
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Fea
E. Ohrist
Vale End
The
John Chinaman
Board of Safety
President McKinley
Durbin
Culbert
Michigan City
Heiskell’s
Fetell
Sohnston
Holloway & Go
Commerce Street
Philadelphia
Linnie
Davia
Catlettsburg
May Kee
Chase
Tailors’ Union
F. T. McWhirter
Ira E. Cox
J. S&s. Holliday
Ben Willoughby
Vincennes
N. W. Gilbert
Indianapolis
W. Sf Ieedy
Odd-fellows’ Convention
Harold Megrew
George B. Elliott
J. E. McDonald
Ligonier
Solomon Meyer
W. E. McLaughlin
Ed Remy
Seymour
Indianapolis Press
W. Merkel
Claypool
Bert Feibleman
Beau Brummel
Court House
L. A. Jackson
John E. Shideler
Sam
Krietenstein
State’ House
Millard Cox
C. L. Marlatt
Massachusetts
Carl Taylor
James Matheny
Stewart M. Ponder
Ohio St
Pennsylvania St
W. T. Hicks
State House
State Museum
Julius D. Pierson
Daniel D. Brosnan
Noble C. Butler
Chas
Spirit OF the State Press
Brooklyn Eagle
Hervey Bates, Jr
Wm. Dugdale
Frank W. Lewis
Herman Lieber
A. BE. Metzger
John Perrin
B. BH. Perry Joseph C. Schaf Henry le
Carnegie Steel Company
Washington St
Rpe
Indiana
Ierick
My Goods Emporium
South Balcony
Pettis Dry Foods Co
Security Trust Company
Postoffice
Indiana National Banks
Columbia National Bank
West Washington Street
Indiana Trust CO
Indiana Trust Building
Virginia Ave
Emerson
Ener Ted Phuaeag
Paul E. Hulsman
Optician
N. Meridian
I. M. Rowe
Moses Optical CO
N. Penna. St
Union Trust Company
Company
East Market St
John H. Holliday
Henry Eitel
Howard M. Foltz
Charles S. M’bride
Lak
Trustee & Trust Company
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