Sentinel critiques its own accuracy at a Parnell hall meeting
A Sentinel reporter describes a Republican meeting at Parnell hall with Bookwalter Elliott and Stubbs. The piece notes 50 attendees, 35 Jews counted, and 25 out-of-town voters. It details nonunion cigars, union organizers, and efforts to boost attendance, while questioning the report’s precision and bias.
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The
Sentinel
Parnell Hall
McCarty
Maplests
Bookwalter
Elliott
Stubbs
Union
Indianapolis
Maguire
repub‘Geangy
the Sentinel
Czolgoszs Sentence Pronounced on Anarchist Assassin
Wodays completed the trial of Leon Czolgosz. He will suffer death as would any other murderer. Witnesses told their stories without delay, and Czolgosz sat stolidly through the proceedings, knowing society cannot excuse his crime.
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Leon Czolgosz
Czolgosz
Heed Barrett Urges Stronger Fire Ordinance
Fire Chief Barrett urges the council to empower the fire department to regulate explosive storage by merchants. He warns of potential disasters from unregulated sites and argues regular district tours save vast sums yearly. He says current powers only advise and neglect by merchants risks public safety and property.
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Barrett Forgan
Barrett
Fire Chief Barrett Ignored by City Administration
Fire Chief Barrett argues the Washington street railway feed wire endangers firemen and favors safer methods that would cost a corporation ally of the administration. Despite his stance and repetition, the Board of Safety and the administration remain opposed and Barrett is consistently ignored.
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Barrett
Board of Safety
Adminisration
Washington St
McGowan
Emma Goldman Free Again to Continue Sermons
Emma Goldman is released to resume her sermons defying laws of God and man. The figure is described as dangerous both as an anarchist and as the queen of immorality, reflecting harsh press portrayal.
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Emma Goldman
God
Man
Bridge Repair Promised on W Washington Street Progress
City officials have yet to complete repairs on the rickety W Washington Street bridge despite months of promises. Residents report ongoing safety concerns and request a concrete timeline for the repairs.
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Washington St
Governors May Come And Fort Wayne Government Fight
Fragmentary text suggests a political dispute in Fort Wayne involving governors and city government. Details are unclear but imply an ongoing political conflict with lingering contention.
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Fort ‘Wayne City
Prohibition Issue Sparks Panic and City Politics
The Journal warns of a looming prohibition vote and accuses candidates Maguire and Bookwalert of dodging the saloon issue. Police and grand jury sentiment reflect saloon influence, while the public demands a dutiful police department and independent enforcement. The Toole proclamation on McKinley’s death is noted for its sibilant phrasing.
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Maguire
Bookwalert
Police Department
Grand Jury
Gov. Toole
Montana
McKinley
Czolgosz
Indiana park arboretum could gain national interest
A proposed native Indiana tree arboretum in an Indianapolis park may attract national attention as several species teeter on disappearance and survive only in a single region of the state. The park board should weigh the state geologist's recommendation at its next session.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Park Board
Chicago Anarchists Freed Yet Still Targeted
The Chicago anarchists were freed in one sense but remain enemies to our institutions. They do not deserve American freedom because they would overthrow the government that secures it.
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Chicago
Monument Shaft Honored By Indiana For Soldiers
The final payment for constructing the world famous monument shaft has been made. Indiana honors its soldiers by this tribute, with the shaft standing as a symbol of respect and national pride.
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Indiana
Y M C A Pie Eating Contest Set With Medical Aid Nearby
A YMCA pie eating event is planned with a physician on hand for safety. The setup mirrors a football game in readiness and concern for participant welfare.
Anarchy imports and political blame debated in Indiana
A verbose editorial fragment discusses anarchists import origins, questioning who brought foreign labor to Paterson and other cities, while critiquing local politicians crediting street paving and franchises. It notes editorial defense shifts and cites Gov Toole and Governor Durbin, hinting at reactions to McKinley’s death.
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Paterson
N. J
Leon Czolgosz
Cleveland
Ohio
A Cowboy Picnic and Other Tales from the Plains
A chuck wagon scene under cottonwoods delivers a hearty cow puncher dinner with frijoles fry and slush biscuits while guests savor beans bread potatoes and strong coffee. A separate Philadelphia note observes Russian immigrant children rarely freckle or burn. An imagined tunnel linking observatories in Switzerland Italy through the Simplon pass is discussed as a mathematical idea becoming real. About seven thousand costly cigars are shipped.
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Philadelphia
Water Cure for Chronic Constipation Therapy
Water cure suggestions for chronic constipation include drinking two cups of hot water before meals and before bed, plus a pair of drinks two hours after meals. Outdoor exercise is advised to establish a habit, with mild remedies like Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a last resort. available at druggists.
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Chamberlain
Duke of Cornwall's cigars saved from Lusitania wreck
Divers recovered 7,000 high grade cigars intended for the duke of Cornwall from the Lusitania wreck off Newfoundland. The cigars, worth three shillings each, were packed in sealed cases and bolted behind heavy planking. Five thousand four hundred were washed out. a London copy of the order had already been made.
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Duke’ of Cornwall
Canada
Newfoundland
Quebec
London
Tuondon Express
Humorous Clippings Include Aunt Rebecca Anti Fat Tale
A collection of light exchanges and jokes features Mrs Selfdom-Holme recalling Aunt Rebecca who gained weight after taking anti fat medicine. Other quips include a Chicago Tribune cartoon, a Yonkers Statesman gag about bees, and pithy remarks on manners, silence, and social responsibilities.
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Mrs. Selldom-Holme
Chicago Tribune
Open Heart Reveals The Secret Of Hearing
Verse contemplates understanding language beyond words and nature. It suggests true listening comes from an open heart, not charity or art. The poem evokes brook, birds, waves, leaves, winds, hills, and repeated days as a solitary call to inner perception. Century.
It's a Mistake The dangers of adult slang in youth
A critique argues that exposing teens to adult slang harms their development. It cautions against permissive behavior toward precocious talk, hiding children from strangers, and distrusting a spouse's judgment. The piece urges balanced guidance at home.
Reflections of a Bachelor in a Press Quote
Reflection on repentance and forgiveness. The piece contrasts forgiving an enemy with not loving him, notes self awareness surpassing admission, and states repentance cannot erase one’s deed. The source attributes the line to the New York Press and frames it as a brisk, opinion style remark.
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New York Press
Spirit of the State Press Commentary on Anarchists and Hanna
A collection of editorial snippets condemns anarchists and praises Senator Hanna amid reactions to the president’s death. The pieces cite treason and secession as defeated and argue Hanna is a safe, trusted presidential candidate despite opposition press portrayals. Local papers note praise and strong support from colleagues.
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Laporte Herald
Hanna
Columbus Republican
Oakland City Enterprise
Yellow Journals
America
con@dence
Reno
Anderson Herald
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer
A fragment from a lyric sheet or verse sequence describes heartbreak and deception. A singer laments a failed romance with Lucille, notes a careless claim of love, and recalls a rejected marriage proposal amid seasonal imagery and intense emotional lines.
Tenderfoot Camp Tragedy and Whimsical Verse Echoes
A fragmentary excerpt blends a grim camp death lament with a humorous, rhymed reminiscence about camp life and a loving memory of mother. The dialogue touches on notifying a mother about a young victim while interspersed verses reflect playful nursery rhyme style and sentimental longing for home cooked meals and family.
Fragmented ode echoes on autumn desolation
A fragmentary verse evokes bleak fields and bare trees, contrasting vibrant spring with ruin. The speaker laments the stripped landscape, noting flowers faded and fruits fallen, while all life seems to resign. The tone mirrors a reflection on nature’s transient beauty.
Hypothetical Oldest Cabinet for Roosevelt After McKinley
A WashingtonPost view imagines a cabinet of veteran survivors led by John W. Foster as secretary of state and George S. Boutwell as secretary of the treasury with other aging figures such as John M. Schofield Carl Schurz Nathan Goff Jr James N. Tyner George H. Williams and Norman J. Colman. The roster would span administrations from Johnson Grant Hayes first Cleveland and Harrison.
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Roosevelt
McKinley
Washington
New York Post
John W. Foster
Indiana
Harrison
George S. Boutwell
Massachusetts
John M. Schofield
Andrew Johnson
Interior
Carl Schurz
Hayes
Navy
Nathan Goff, Jr
West Virginia
James N. Tyner
George H. Williams
Oregon
Agriculture
Norman J. Colman
Missouri
Cleveland
Johnson
Grant
Sun Spots and Snippets From Public Life
A compilation of witty quips and brief notes on notable figures. Jokes about a camel in Kentucky, Alice Roosevelt at the White House, Funston’s appendix, New Jersey politics, a Boer War remark by Kitchener, and conflicting Schley case witness distances near Santiago.
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Schley
Santiago
Possibilities of Gravy for Leftover Dishes
A housekeeping note on using gravy to save waste and enhance meals. Gravy boosts sauces, stews, hashes, and finished vegetables. Reheating cold roast with gravy improves flavor, and meat pies benefit from a rich gravy under the crust. Water is often replaced by gravy to avoid bland results.
The Ruffled Skirt Makes a Tailored Graceful Note
The article notes the ruffled skirt remains a circular shape with a single ruff on skirts enhancing beauty. It mentions Mary F. Wilson selling a Central avenue lot to W. A. Holt, 65 feet front by 117 feet deep, with a modern nine room residence, for $6,000.
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Mary F. Wilson
W. A. Holt
Central Ave
Tin mine climbs global peak at Oruro Bolivia
The highest mine in the world is a tin mine at Oruro Bolivia 14 000 feet above sea level. Last year Uncle Sam produced new coins totaling 136 million dollars with 99 million in bullion form.
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Oruro
Bolivia
Uncle Sam
What the Papers Say Burning anarchists in effigy sparks patriotism debate
A compilation of editorial takes from Toledo Detroit Cleveland and Topeka condemning anarchism as cheap patriotism while distinguishing anarchists from socialists. The pieces note posters in Illinois fairs mislabeling politics and discuss persecution and public judgment in society.
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Toledo News
Illinois
Billy
Mason
Detroit Free Press
Breasci
New Jersey
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Topeka Journal
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