Overstreet Leads GOP Ticket Amid Internal Opposition
The piece argues that Jesse Overstreet, candidate for congress, could secure a Republican county victory if he remains on the ticket while voters can still repudiate the county ring. It praises Beveridge’s oratory, notes his Cuba references as appealing, and hints John Kern’s campaign vigor though questions his appearance.
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Republican County
Jesse Overstreet
Congress
Overstreet
Mr. Overstreet
Figures in Civil War humor and a pilgrim question
The excerpt recalls a humorous encounter with Robert Louis Stevenson and a general who mistook him for a soldier, followed by a riddle about pilgrims posed to a rural student. It then switches to a Grand Army meeting in Chicago where Gen Logan meets an Irish porter who blocks a car and offers a seat for the staff.
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Jack
Grand Army
Chicago
Logan
Savannah
Gen. Logan
Tales They Tell and Wit of Congressman Allen Retires
A column recounts Congressman John Allen’s retirement plans to practice law in Mississippi. It shares anecdotes about his clashes with a Starkville postmaster, a tale from Gladstone, and a Saint Gaudens anecdote involving Robert Louis Stevenson.
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St. Gaudens
Robert Touts Stevenson
Cathedral of
St. Giles
Edinburgh
Stevenson
St.Gaudens Siad
Sherman
A Sensible Move Promotes Health in Rail Cars
The Big Four will strip cars of carpets and curtains following the International Association of Railway Surgeons health guidance. Leather seats should replace plush, beds and linens cleaned thoroughly, while dust-catching fixtures are removed. The shift aims to create plain, easily cleaned sleeping cars, improving traveler comfort.
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Big Four Railroad Company
International Association of Railway Surgeons
Election Day Timing in U S History as Defined by Congress
The piece traces how Congress set presidential election dates, starting with 1792 provisions for electors to be chosen within 34 days before the first Wednesday in December and allowing states to pick days. It notes various states’ practices from October to November, mentions 1840 fraud accusations tied to differing election days, and describes the 1845 law establishing the first Tuesday after the first Monday as election day. It cites Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Massachusetts, and Delaware practices and concludes with Chicago Tribune attribution.
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Congress
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Kentucky
Ohio
Michigan
Mississippi
New York
Massachusetts
Delaware
Chicago Tribune
Politics and humor echo across papers in 1900s debates
A collection of editorial snippets from various papers discusses money prominence for Hanna, strife in the South African republics, and a westward shift of imperial influence. It notes jokes about a talkative pugilist’s wife, remarks on winning the presidency, timing campaigns with fashion seasons, and critiques of citizens’ political participation.
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Hanna
Knightstown Journal
Star of Empire
Washington Democrat
Elks Parade Train Through Indiana To Louisville
Elks on a special train advertised the Indianapolis carnival through towns on the route to Louisville. Stops included Franklin, Edinburg, Columbus, Seymour and Scottsburg. In Louisville they joined a big parade while Elks were humorously relieved of badges by cheerful girls. Secretary Beissenherzhan maintained control as large crowds greeted the procession.
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Elks
Louisville
Indianapolis
Kentucky Burg
Franklin
Edinburg
Columbus
Seymour
Scottsburg
Beissenherzhan
Bruce Strode Arrest After Bond Evasion
Bruce E. Strode was arrested in Peru on Tuesday and brought back to Indianapolis on Wednesday. He faces embezzlement charges involving funds from McWilliams & Co. pipe fitters at the courthouse. Police have not found Clifford Day, accused of taking 85 cents entrusted to him. Strode says the money was Day’s. Strode had vanished while on bond for months.
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Indianapolis
Peru
Bruce
McWilliams & Co
Court House
Clifford Day
Strode
Day
Candy Cathartic Health Aid Makes Secure Hold
An advertised health aid named Candy Cathartic promises gain and security through its use. The claim emphasizes preventive benefits and reliability, with distribution via druggists and stated pricing details.
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Cas
Ioc
Stage Folks Reflect on Changes in Boston Opera Company
The article recalls the long history of a Boston based stage company begun in 1879 80 with season to season changes in leading sopranos and managers. It notes notable performers including Marie Beebe Adelaide Philips Isabell Phillips Geraldine Almar Agnes Huntington and Isabell Rogers and managers Barnbee and McDonald. New acts from The Rogers brothers in Central Park feature bawdy gags while May Irwin buys a New York house and Bettina Girard plans remarriage to Frank Turner.
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Alice Neilson
Eugene Cowles
Boston
Marie Beebe
Adelaide Philips
Isabelle Phillips
Geraldine Almar
Agnes Huntington
Zeke DeLusson
Juliette Corden
William Fessenden
Tom Karl
Hernhom Morsell
Myron Whitney
Will Clark
Barnbee
McDonald
Alice Wellson
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Rogers Brothers
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Central Park
Max Rogers
Gus
Fragmented quotes on speeches and strikes in 19th century press
The excerpt cites multiple newspapers commenting on a Chicago speech by Mr. Hanna and a coal strike incident. It notes garbled delivery, corporate blame, labor leaders, and political bravado. The tone reflects editorial satire and editorial reaction across Detroit Philadelphia Grand Rapids papers.
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Hanna
Chicago
Detroit News
Philadelphia
Same Old Autumn Echoes In A Distant Singer Sketch
A fragmented verse sketch echoes autumn, shopping woes, and a wary mood. References to Mrs Bixby groceries, vague jokes, and repeating year to year hardship paint a rural nostalgia tone with recurring names and images. The piece blends songlike lines and ironic lines about aging and economy.
Hamlet at English’s features Whiteside again
Walker Whiteside repeats his acclaimed Hamlet at English’s Tuesday night with a refined version praised for the actor’s renowned interpretation. The run continues Wednesday with Hamlet again and a Wednesday matinee titled Heart and Sword plus Sapho drawing strong crowds. The Grand variety show, magician Leon Herrmann at English’s, and the Park’s A Guilty Mother melodrama headline a week of diverse entertainments with lingering audiences for Star Boarder and Wine Woman and Song at Empire.
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Walker Whiteside
Hamlet
Whiteside
Marion County WCTU Elects Officers at Annual Convention
The Marion county WCTU annual convention at Central Ave M E Church elected officers including President Mrs Martha A Gipe Vice President Mr B White Recording Secretary Mrs Curryer Corresponding Secretary Mrs Hattie Moorman Treasurer Mrs Lizzie Hahn Secretary Young Women's Department Mrs Ralph Bogert Secretary Loyal Temperance Legion Mrs J W Beckett President Board of Superintendents Mrs Mary Sims Secretary Board of Superintendents Mrs Frances Metz.
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Marion County
Central Ave
M. E. Church
Martha A. Gipe
B. White
Curryer
Hattie Moorman
Lizzie Hahn
Young Women's Department
Ralph Bogert
Loyal Temperance Legion
J. W. Beckett
Mary Sims
Frances Metz
Outing Company Transfer in Straits to Trustee Parker
George H. Evans doing business as the Outing manufacturing company turned over a stock of bicycles tools and unfinished stock with one piece of real estate valued at 15900 to Wayne C Parker trustee. Debts are said to be less than assets.
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George H. Evans
Outing Manufacturing Company
Wayne C. Parker
Embalmed steak case shocks Toledo grocer
J. H. Shultz, a wealthy Toledo grocer and butcher, was sentenced to ten days in the stone yard after being found guilty of using embalming fluid to preserve hamburg steak.
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Toledo, CO
J. H. Shultz
Shepard widow seeks $12500 for late husband’s trustee services
Mrs. Rhoda Shepard, wife of the late Silas M. Shepard, petitions the Horace R. Allen estate for an allowance of 12500 dollars to cover the services of her husband in acting as trustee for the estate creditors.
Vandalia Line Trip to Kansas City Round Trip Offer
National Christian missionary convention tickets sold Oct 9 11 13 and 15 with return by Oct 26. Six daily trains from Indianapolis making close connections at St Louis Union Station with westward routes and reduced fares from other points.
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National Christian Missionary, Convention
Hmit
Indianapolis
St. Louis Union Station
West
Campaign Notes Refer to McKinley Bryan Speeches
The Minneapolis Times notes both candidates have no time to answer past speeches. The Philadelphia Times laments expansion’s costs amid many dead soldiers. The Grand Rapids Press observes Hanna’s guarded speeches in doubtful states while Croker’s large expenses are scrutinized. Graft and Tammany are hinted at in fragmented phrases.
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McKinley
Bryan
Minneapolis Times
Philadelphia Times
Mark Hanna
Grand Rapids Press
Croker
Tammany
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