War Talk in a Congressional Campaign and Local Disputes
A candidate for Congress in District 11, Freddie Landis, is tied to wartime rhetoric while Indiana and Indianapolis local issues unfold. City Attorney Joss moves to halt the Indianapolis Gas Company from cutting natural gas service on Sept. 30, arguing a contract and city obligations, with higher court review expected. The column also critiques King Leopold and notes wild incidents from grave robbing to an escaped carnival elephant and the Spanish-American War veterans encampment starting with a dispute.
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Freddie Landis
Congress
America
Washington Irving
Longfellow
Cass County
Joss
Indianapolis Gas Company
Indianapolis
G. Cleveland
Puzzling Local Quotations From Indiana Newspapers
A string of quirky lines from Indiana papers notes unions, politics, and public welfare. Items include Peary’s safe return, Kimber’s artifact, and a pension figure of 150 million dollars in the Civil War remembrance amid broad social commentary.
Papers survey politics and opinion makers
The column quotes multiple editorials and remarks from sources like the New York Evening Sun and Detroit Free Press. It notes Henderson’s five step path to statesmanship, and criticizes legal and professional figures while mentioning a city finance committee preparing 1903 budget cuts.
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Henderson
Tesman
Thomas Eed
New York Evening Sun
David
Detroit Free Press
Buffalo News
Ames
Minnesota
Libery
Indiana
Minneapolis
Social Notes Highlight Local Weddings And Engagements
Mrs J A Milburn visits Mrs C F Sayles this week. Miss Laura Leonhardt to marry Max P Emmerich on Sept 24. Miss Gertrude Wahl engaged to Harry H Coburn. Elea nor Minor to wed George W Talbot. Belle Meyer wed Henry Deutsch. Rabbi Wechsler officiated at Germania hall ceremony. Mr and Mrs J K English honor 50th anniversary with guests. English born in Maryland, 72 years in Indianapolis. Minuet club invites first dance at Brenneke s Oct 10. officers listed.
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J. A. Milburn
C. F. Sayles
Laura Leonhardt
Max P. Emmerich
Gertrude Wahl
Harry H. Coburn
J. W. Minor
Eleanor
George W. Talbot
Belle Meyer
Henry Deutsch
Germania Hall
Rabbi Wechsler
J. K. English
English
Maryland
Indianapolis
Short Sixes and Moral Warnings From Chicago News
A snippet from Chicago News mocks desire and luck with aphorisms about opportunity, favors, marriage, and moral ballast. It presents a wry, editorial voice on human folly and social conduct through concise proverbs.
Kirmess in Germania Park Draws Thousands in City Life
German community celebrates with a great Kirmess at Germania Park on Sunday. About 10 000 attendees enjoyed a feast in traditional Fatherland style. Also reported are the death of Mrs Sarah E Winters en route to Indiana and the sudden passing of 75 year old Henry Niemeyer near Churchman Pike.
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Germania Park
Sarah
E. Winters
Jefferson City
Connersville
Ind
City Hospital
Indianapolis
Missouri
Henry Niemeyer
City
Churchman Pike
Sketches and Songs of a Singer and the Paradox of Wealth
A verse monologue questions the famed singer known as The Professor about foresight in life and money. It mocks his supposed wisdom in finance love and fate, noting his own domestic troubles while asking why he does not invest, predict horses, or improve life.
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Atlanta Constitution
Atlas and Wheeling Echo in a Child's Question
Willie asks if anyone can bear the world on their back as he studies Atlas. Papa answers with a reference to Wheeling, West Virginia, hinting at broader talk about strength and place.
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Uncié
Muncie
Watterson
Knightstown Journal
New Albany
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New Albany Lcd
Papa
Little Willie
Atlas
Nobuddy
Wheeling
Pineyville Couple Plans a Visit During the Fair
In Pineyville Hank Beesley and his wife weigh travel costs for a four day fair visit. They consider visiting Lem Bostwick’s Indianapolis relatives who invite a call and a stay, arguing it saves on board and lodging while giving a chance to see everyone.
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Hank Beesley
Pineyville
Hank
Lem Bostwick
Ind’anaplis
Lem
Reporter Questions Chauffeur After Tree Collision
The chauffeur described the moment of impact as if Mars and Earth collided at speeds around 60,000,000 miles per second. He added that someone on Jupiter attempted to avert it by thrusting 85,000,000,000 pounds of nitroglycerine between them.
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SUN
Mars
Earth
Jupiter
Fair Night Call Sparks Hidden Romance
A brief exchange at the fair reveals a shy invitation. He answers with hopeful interest, hinting at a future meeting tomorrow night, as Edward Singer suggests in this romantic vignette.
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Edward Singer
Why English Spelling Defies Simple Rhymes
In The Bangalore Magazine a poet questions why English spelling and pronunciation diverge. He cites pairs like break versus freak and blood versus food to show irregularities. He asks why words such as done differ from gone and why sounds do not align with letters.
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The
Bangalore Magazine
Vows to Never Return to America From Duke of Marlborough
A Life magazine snippet notes the Duke of Marlborough will not set foot in America again. It mentions a world of travel and a dying nobleman whose wife cared for him by telephone, with medical care via telegraph and a clergyman's Alps letter read at the funeral.
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Duke of Marlborough
America
Newport
Bar Harbor
Meat Cookery Principles For Juicy Tender Dishes
The article explains techniques to maximize juice and tenderness in meat. It covers searing to lock juices, high heat briefly then lowering heat in baking, browning outside before boiling, and favoring slow cooking to soften fibers and retain flavor. It also mentions a boy’s room makeover with blue and white gingham accents.
Lemon and citrus remedies touted in Health Culture notes
The Health Culture column extols lemon juice and citrus fruits for illnesses including diphtheria throat relief, gout, rheumatism, and colds. It cites a Roman malaria remedy with lemon water, recommends hot or cold lemonade, and mentions cranberries for erysipelas. ends with a mother designed boy's room vignette.
The Return of the Summer Girl
A vivid portrait mixes playful praise and comic fantasy as the Summer Girl returns, shown as bronzed and athletic with golf sticks and a tennis racquet. The verse shifts from flirty bravado to a tender, longing refrain linking two lovers across seasons.
Rainproof coats imitate ordinary long garments in style
Rain coats of a new design blend waterproof fabric with a coatlike outer layer. Tweeds and coverts in pepper and salt blends offer serviceable shades and weights, following last season’s outlines for fall, making them essential for women in all weather.
Fall Fashion Notes From The Season’s Range
Belts with stocks to match will be much worn with black favored for everyday use. Lace collars with velvet spots are pretty and likely to be popular. Evening capes feature pale fluffy material and long streamers of ribbon and lace. New fall gowns in white cloth embroidered with dots or French knots appear simple and severe.
Austin Chamberlain Rising Statesman in Postmaster General Role
The Honorable Austin Chamberlain is noted as England's postmaster general and a rising political figure with promise to someday match his famed father in British statecraft.
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Austin Chamberlain
England
Car Movement Report Highlights Last Week’s Totals
Car movement last week shows 28 950 total with 22 017 loaded. Belt transferred 20 301 cars, 1 09 loaded with live stock.
Amusements notes on Maxine Elliott and stage lineups
The article reviews English theater and vaudeville offerings including The Storks and Ten Nights in a Bar Room. It highlights Mrs Nat Goodwin later known as Maxine Elliott as a leading beauty, and notes Lew Deckstader's minstrel project with Klaw and Erlanger. Mentions Madeline Lucette Ryley plays An American Invasion and Mice and Men with Annie Russell, Nat Goodwin, and Maxine Elliott. Also records Henry Clay Barnabee’s 1610th Notting ham sheriff appearance and W H MacDonald’s 1406th Little John role.
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Madeline Lucette Ryley
J. E. Dodson
Annie Irish
Annie Russell
Nat Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Henry Clay Barnabee
Nottingham
W. H. MacDonald
Little John
The Storks at Dearborn theater and more
The Storks musical comedy plays at English’s in Chicago Monday and the following nights. Grand has Miss Maud Huth headlining with two musical acts. Al W. Martin revives Ten Nights in a Bar Room at the Park through Wednesday. Empire features Topsy Turvy burlesque all week. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a remedy for dyspepsia and constipation. Bargains in upright pianos at Baldwin’s with guaranteed results. Office 121-123 E. Ohio Street.
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English
al W. Martin
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