Kansas Agitator Sermons on Cremation and Boers Echoes
A Kansas Agitator column critiques cremation versus burial costs, notes sixty doctors advertising in the south, and cites a St. Louis post office ruling against a boycott poster. It also discusses Boer resilience, Danish meat contracts for the Danish army, and U.S. beef quality as Australia’s gain.
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Postoffice Department
St. Louis
Ita
Postofice
Denmark
Kansas City
Chicago
Australia
United States
Spurgeon Refuses Donation Offer Over Faith and Money
The article recalls a famed incident where Spurgeon rejected a $100,000 preaching tour offer, citing a Bible verse about money and God. It contrasts his stance with calls for extravagant showmanship for American gold and notes Theodore L. Cuyler’s critique of liquor legislation and moral reform. It also mentions Kansas City factions debating brass band music as fashion or art.
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Spurgegy
Peter
Spurgeon
Kansas City
The Gold Standard and Free Coinage Debate
THOS G. Hodgson argues for concurrent free coinage of gold and silver at a legal ratio, defending bimetallism and denouncing silver monometallism. He recalls historical shifts in coinage policy, urging a return to bimetallism to restore prosperity and resist opponents who call for gold standard alone.
More Power to Jerry Alisipedt and Prodding Czar Reed
Jerry Simpson challenges Czar Reed as he refuses to appoint the computers and timong. He accuses obstructions by the speaker and demands attention to his remarks. The incident occurs Monday before the vote, with Dingley calling for order. The crowd chants more power to Terry and Sound Money.
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Jerry Alisipedt
Jerry Simpson
Czar Reed
Stiack
Terry
Republican Testimony on Labor and Wealth Distribution
The quotation argues laborers toil constantly yet age into helplessness while 31,000 people control over half of the nation’s accumulated earnings in the last century. John J. Ingalls is cited as the source of the remark.
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Republic
John J. Ingalls
First Baty at Olt Party Vote
Ludwig Boerne quotes reflect a Victorian era stance on politics and religion. The fragment hints at debates over religious tolerance and political reform within the context of 19th century European thought.
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Baty
Political Bashi Bazouks and the voter mob
A New York Journal reporter likens Turkish Bashi Bazouks to entrenched political parties and voters beholden to corrupt bosses. The piece argues voters must think, revolt against self-serving leaders, and push reforms to end plutocracy and monopoly.
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New York Journal
Salonica
Bashi-Razonks
A Bit of Silver Log ic What Demonetization Has Cut
The piece argues that demonetization of silver lowered the value of money and all prices, causing widespread price declines in products real estate and more. It cites Senator Chandler and a mint report to claim vast losses since 1873, and says keeping silver at par with gold would have prevented billions in property losses.
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United States
Chandler
New Hampshire
Senate
United States Mint
Ant
Political notes on bias in confirmations and party meetings
Senator Allen refuses to bow to A P A urging Catholics discrimination in appointments. Ulysses Grant McKinley, if related to McKinley, would face no office. Charles A Towne urges free silver aims. Chicago meeting June 8. Pennsylvania People's party convention Altoona May 4. Iowa Democrats Populists Silver Rose convention in Des Moines June 23.
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Ulysses Grant McKinley
West
William McKinley Grant
Charles A. Towne
National Provisional Committee
Free Silver Republican Party
Chicago
Iowa
Des Moines
Indianapolis streetcar fare ruled unconstitutional
Judge Showalter of a United States court declared the 3 cent fare law for Indianapolis street cars unconstitutional. The piece notes the pattern of laws favoring the wealthy against people and suggests the streetcar monopoly will persist at 5 cents a ride, with fines offset by increased business.
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Showalter
United States
Indianapolis
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Inevitable Mewults and the Gold Standard Debate
Fragmentary text discusses the gold standard and its impact on the economy. It references money power, price reductions by producers, and fluctuating values within a murky historical context. The passage is garbled and incomplete, obscuring clear entities or events.
Racing Board Issues New Wheel Racing Rules In State
Chairman Mott announces official referees for national and local circuit meets. Ex-officio referees include Racing Board leaders and handicappers in respective states. If no referee available, a district Racing Board member names one. Changes affect pacemaking, amateur status, and tandem or larger pacing machines with district consent.
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L.A. W
Mott
Racing Board
National Racing Board
Gideon
State Racing Board
Cyclometer deceit and bicycle path law headline
A foreign item critiques cyclometer fakery for inflating mileage and notes a New York bill. Assemblyman Armstrong pushes a measure making it a misdemeanor to drive animals or vehicles on sidewalk or cycle paths. The governor signed the law authorizing fines up to 50 dollars and up to thirty days in jail.
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Armstrong
New York
Purity for Hiiders Incoherent OCR Fragment
An old rider reflects on noise and rhythm in gear, noting that slight clicks signal issues. The text hints at a perfect running machine with roped tents and wrapped wares, but readability is limited and unclear.
Bicycle care tips and cautions from a rider guide
A guide warns that a jingling sound signals loose spokes, a click means loosening at the rim, a jogging noise points to a loose crank, and loud snapping comes from a dry chain. It advises proper lubrication, cleaning the chain’s inside joints, and women learning to adjust and maintain bicycles when help is unavailable.
American bicycles overrun Victoria market says report
Victoria imported bicycles worth 1 478 715 dollars last year with American wheels favored by buyers. Prices run from 58 to 140 dollars. Some dealers offer time payments equal to monthly suburban rail tickets, effectively giving the bicycle free after a period. Agencies represent all leading American wheels in Australia amid criticism of an overdone trade.
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Victoria
United States
Conan
General Maratta
Melbourne
Australia
Titus Tip on training and new race plan
Fred Titua announces immediate training for the national circuit and denies racing as an amateur. He intends to inform Chairman Mott in Baltimore about his plans and would race Jimmy Michael, preferably in a ten mile contest. Titua aims to regain form before the season and notes talk of a portable board track to tour the country and hold circus style meets in towns without tracks.
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England
Cromwell
London
Jameson
Titus’ Tip
Fred Titua
Tita Hie
Baltimore
Mott
Jimmy Michael
Titua
Titus
Elbowing Allegations Rock Southern Racing Circuit
The professional riders on the southern circuit face disputes over unfair on track practices. Wells accuses Welnig of elbowing in Atlanta races, while others say Welnig uses the tactic to gain favored position. Montgomery reports repeat elbowing with riders threatening assault, prompting racing board actions as critics call for stricter penalties.
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Atlanta
Races Wells
Welnig
T Ix
Montgomery
Woinlg
Elrcult
Grand Prix of Hanover Racing Plans and Early Bets
Rite of Racing News reports the Grand Prix of Hanover set for June 18 with total prizes above 1000 dollars. American rider William Martin won 600 dollars. Eddie McDum ta seeks a $500 side bet with Jimmy Michael. Asa Winille retires from the track, Jack Puraona eyes July arrival, and Americans prepare to race abroad this season in Europe. The team will feature J Tk Faulkner Charley Murphy Bible Ray McDonald and the Dut ter Brothers.
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Rite of Racing News
Hanover
Australia
Wignt Daye
William Martin
Eddie McDuMe
Jimmy Michael
Welch Wonder
Asa Winille
Bet
Clinton
Maan
Jack Puraona
Evellete
Meath
Europe
Tk Faulkner
Charley Murphy
I Bible
Ray McDonald
Dutter Brothers
Padorewski Awarded Gold Medal by London Philharmonic Society
Padorewski is to receive the gold medal of the London Philharmonic Society. He recently refused to sopert any fos for his performance there.
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Padorewski
London Philiarmonis Society
Thare
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