Renegade Americans and Absentee Landlordism Debate
The piece denounces wealthy Americans who renounce citizenship to live in Britain or France. It cites Astor as an example of vanity and ostentation, criticizing absentee landlords who shield profits abroad. The author urges restrictions and possible confiscation if war with the United States occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Willan Wal
Astor
James G Blaine
England
New York
The Cost of Being a Good Fellow in Detroit
A city clerk notes how the salary attached to a new office boosts income and outlines the broader waste of being a “good fellow” in American life. The piece contrasts gilded social status with the real cost of shallow, performative companionship and social obligations among Detroit’s business elite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
League of American Municipalities
Schreiter
Divorce views and reform: a judge's blunt stance
A critic recounts Judge York Foord arguing against strict divorce and conjugal tyranny. He proposes financial fairness, warns against coercive arrangements, and urges protecting women and children with lawful remedies. He condemns harsh, tyrannical spouses and advocates sensible reform aligned with Illinois law.
Automobile racing on dirt tracks deemed too dangerous to continue
Owners declare ordinary mud heap tracks unsafe as speed climbs beyond control. Fewer drivers can stay within limits, wrecks maim and kill spectators and participants. Public protests rise. manufacturers urge action to prevent stoppage of racing through opinion or law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfis
Causes of Poverty Shift Focus From Alcohol to Sickness
A New York association studying metropolitan poverty finds only 2 percent of recently assisted families blame intemperance for distress. Sickness and lack of work are the main drivers, accounting for about two thirds of hardship, underscoring the need for better living instructions and population distribution to reduce congestion.
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New York
Miss Elizabeth Fagan Accused of Hasty School Punishment
A report from Emporia Kansas describes Miss Elizabeth Fagan, a young teacher, using a senior pupil to thrash a younger student after the latter refused to behave. It notes possible support from school directors and questions if the act constitutes proper discipline or investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fagan
Emporia
Kan
Elizabeth
Fagan
Iiatyonte
Saul
Bliss Fagan
Edeal
Sustein
Astor Criticizes England Over Canadian Policy
William Waldorf Astor, the expatriated American magnate, causes comment by attacking English nobility. He defends Canada claiming it was saved by British action and emphasizes financial support tied to the Vakidian velo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Waldorf Astor
Tinegada
Ingla
Jara
Lesdon Syad
Fetvar
Canada
Canada and Ontario Split Over Reciprocity Aid
The London Standard notes Canada and Ontario faced tensions over South sympathies during the Civil War era. Ontario has long disliked its southern neighbor, yet it still took funds from trusts supporting the side in the reciprocity dispute.
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Aginament Polnta
Canada
Lordon Standard
Ontario
Téxgon
Preacher Rev John Horton Arrested in Bigamy Case
A Beecher preacher named John Horton, known for marrying multiple women, confessed to two marriages and remains jailed in Foliet. He conducted long distance correspondence with several young women, professing love and proposing marriage across the country. He insists he is pure minded and honest, despite the accusations and alleged misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horton
Beecher
Foliet
Love, the Chicago broker, loses divorce fight in New York
The Chicago broker Bidney once famed for a loving marriage and social prestige lost his bid to overturn a divorce decree granted to his wife. The New York Supreme Court upheld the decree, citing his decline from financial acumen to a gambler stricken by poverty.
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Bidney
Chicago
Reformer Papers Graft, Court Battle Over Laurels
Virginia Brooke struggles to restore righteousness and peace as John F. Delaney reenters Ball in Virginia claiming Miss Brooks stole credit from the Searchlight. Delaney accuses Hammond and Miss Hammond of graft and fights to be recognized as the true reformer. Birds in their little nest agree, yet the reformer remains ready for a spray.
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Virginia Brooke
Hammond
John F. Delaney
Virginia
Tim
John
Shie
Miss Brooks
Miss Hammond
Jazcob
Bigs
Brooks
Transportation costs and river improvements urged
Transportation costs burden the people, averaging one third of living costs. Improving rivers is essential, with freight rates potentially dropping by over half a billion dollars annually. A proposed waterway from the inkes to the ew would be 14 feet deep, reflecting public demand without complicating water privileges discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inkes
Overbuilding in New York City prompts price rise crackdown
The rise of skyscraper construction by life insurance firms and hotels has led to an oversupply in NYC. In the last five years developers rushed sky-scrapers causing overbuilt lower Manhattan where many large structures are unprofitable and demand has failed to keep pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Ofice Builyings
Tce
Prominent actress Kate Stevenson and fraught divorce saga
The piece recounts Kate Stevenson known as Kate, wife of Dore Lyon, and her later estrangement from Charles A Stevenson. It notes staged success with The Two Orpheus, divorce proceedings in East St. Louis, alleged fraud over dowry, and Carter family entanglements. The narrative hints at public intrigue and fading fame.
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Stegu
Ondes
Orphens
Dore
Lyon
Jove
Charles “A. Stevenson
Kate
Orpheus
Engon
Lealie Carter
Kata
East St.Louis
Katherine Stevenson
Booth Tarkington Faces Settlement After Domestic Strife
The novelist Booth Tarkington has faced years of drinking, leading his wife to separate and rent a house to another man, while Tarkington remains faithful to his spiritual vows amid the dispute.
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Booth Tarkington
Booth
Eha
Tudianapalis Tt Bar
Indicted apostle Voliva amid election dispute
The text reports William Glenn Voliva indicted for perjury amid heated municipal election tensions in Alon. Opponents accuse him of fraud and violence, claiming to have secured the indictment and aiming to prosecute him.
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William Glenn Volivia
Whbur
Davie’n Sagen
Alon Voliva
Smith College alumni critique marriage trends in 57 cases
A Northampton Massachusetts alumnus report cites that among Smith College graduates about fifty seven marriages exist in a broader survey of fifty seven incidents. The piece notes most graduates marry and comments on social expectations. It weaves in satirical asides about politics war and inventions of the era while highlighting a few men and public figures. The column blends humor with observed trends in post graduation life.
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Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Smith
Calhoun County leaders push for fair funding plan
County officials consider a quarter mill tax for the Calhoun County Agricultural Society to stabilize the annual fair, with President Bentley and Secretary Scott urging support. Albion seeks a county jail office budget, while deputies require quarters. A laboring prisoner plan and audits are debated as costs stretch the poor fund.
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Calhoun
Chilhoun County
Weaith
Caractors
Tow ‘Gays
Bentleyan
Scott
Hart
Calhoun County
Agricultural Society
Saldeen
Caid
Essa ‘Calhoun
Ite
Ananelai
State of
Michigan
K. Bentley
Sanaa Becty
Hunt
Mr. Crosby
Wmru
Simmons Mov
Messie
Paffer
Smith
Branby
Air
Walkinshaw
Albion
Itfe
Constabulars
Mgr. Emriots
Mallory
Emmons
Sr. Mallory
Leonard, Aghley, Puter
Strangard Simmons
O’hara
Pable
Whiich
Board of Supervisors
Toledo antidote claims cure for many diseases
Fragmented OCR section describes a tonic cure promoted by J. F. Chenery & Co Toledo offering remedies for numerous illnesses. It touts dramatic lifelong treatment failures and evidences of elixir success with testimonial claims, urging readers to send for supposely tested results and order details.
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J. FL Chenery & Co
Wilkeisterszis
Bear Creek Drain Board Actions and Bear Creek Drain Report
The Calhoun County board approved a $49.46 tobacco bill for prisoners and adopted a resolution to stop future tobacco bills. A special committee published its Bear Creek Drain report detailing stations 1 to 43 and a contract with Abram Myers for 2854.06, noting minor inaccuracies and record-based findings.
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C. H. Clute
Mr. Crosby
Official ‘Claims Committee
Open Board
Br. Simons
Ashley
Bear Creek
Board of Supervisora
Calhoun
Abram Myers
Drain construction costs and partial completion report
A detailed financial and progress summary of a drainage project reveals total construction costs amounting to 2431.60 with multiple contracts for sections and bridges. Payments to contractors and uncompleted drainage segments raise concerns about overpayments and dereliction of duty by the drain commissioner and bonds, as several sections remain unfinished or partially filled.
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Fred van Armas
Fred van Arma
Charles JS
Gistance
Miles Berkite
O. J. Ttenigee
J. ‘Nentgar
Charles
O. J. Renigee
Emery
Fred
Shane
Binge Boe
Berhste
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