Political World Pushes Large Dow Tax Increase
In Massillon, State Senator Wilhelm voices support for a big Dow tax hike as the only way to deter saloons and protect the public. He criticizes Madden’s plan to raise from 950 to 500 as insufficient and argues a higher levy could reduce saloons and foster legitimate business. Local Democrats plan a strong Tammany presence in Columbus while Labor Commissioner Jones weighs future plans. Primary books close. Democratic ticket largely set. Republican caucus at Lever’s Store forms a strong slate.
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Tammany
Wilhelm
Justus
Massillon
Columbus
Madden
Mr. Wilhelm
Labor
John P. Jones
Musketeers
Bucher
Opera House
Mr. Jones
Nature's warning and Knox Stomach Tablets ad
A nature themed warning urges prompt care for the body when health declines. It promotes Knox Stomach Tablets as a vegetable remedy to build up the system and cure dyspepsia, with an offer to send a package for 50c. Also advertises Grain-O as a coffee substitutesold by grocers with prices 15c and 25c.
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Nature
Knox
Knox Chemical Co
Battle Creek, Mich
Java
Science of Dreams and Night Sleep Revisited
London News reports German Prof Baschide argues sleep contains dreams throughout all sleep depths including deep sleep. He notes deeper dreams draw on past life and distant memories while light sleep links to daily experiences, and even coma weeks may lack dreaming though some deny dreaming due to physical delusion.
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Liemer
Shelley
Baschide
Naturwissenschaftliche Runddschau
London News
The Stone of Gratitude Legend of Theodosius
An 014 Roman legend explains the topaz as the stone of gratitude. The blind Emperor Theodosius aids a mother snake whose nest is slain by a needle beast, orders justice, and at dawn a glowing topaz rests on his eyelids, restoring his sight. The tale, recorded in old Roman writings, links the gem to gratitude.
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Theodosius
Ceesar
Travel not for fun in rail boss duties
The Omaha World Herald opines that railway presidents are detail focused rather than autocratic rulers. They must notice every accident and financial moment, face directors, and rarely travel for pleasure despite the gleaming trains. A successful head handles trifles and profits alike.
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Omaha World- Herald
Question In History: The first steamboat debate and local fame
A Washington Times excerpt recalls strangers from the west viewing Robert Palton as the inventor of the steamboat, while locals in Punkin Ridge credit St Jones with launching the first boat in 1876, the Nancy Run passing the Ridge drawing countywide attention.
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Far West
Robert Palton
Punkin Ridge
St Jones
Nancy Run
Washington ‘Times
Engaged Miss Birdie Pechis to Mr Nowlett Roemer
A quirky ad proposal in a Philadelphia paper shows Mr Boomer offering Miss Birdie Pechis a mail engagement plan. The exchange hints at a businesslike approach to announcements and raises why Miss Pechis rejected him.
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Stella
Miss Pechis
Mr. Boomer
Bella
Birdie Pechis
Nowlett Roemer
Philadelphia
Lost river of Indiana a vast underground system and surface splits
The article details Indiana's Lost River in Orange and Washington counties. It describes subterranean passages feeding from sinks to White River, evidence of an ancient surface course, and multiple springs and caverns like Stamper Creek and Lick Creek. It cites geologists, mound builder earthworks, and regional caves shaping the bizarre underground network. Nearby towns West Baden French Lick and Crawford County are noted for dramatic scenery.
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Orange County
Ind
Washington County
Orleans
Lost River
White River
Ohio River
Stamper Creek
Millersbore
Indiana
Kentucky
Wyandotte
Flush County
St. Lawrence
English
Crawford County
West Baden
French Lick
Indianapolis Press
Gardener Fired for Theft Receives Odd Character Reference
A Devonshire clergyman dismissed a clever gardener who stole fruit and vegetables. He issued a character note saying the man "got more out of my garden than any man ever employed." In Norway, cremation rules allow posthumous cremation for those over 15 with a declaration witnessed by two, while under 15 requires parental consent.
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Devonshire
A. B
Norway
His Time to Fight
A Washington man recalls a Grant era incident in which a West Coast friend, angered by repeated accusations, knocked down a rival after the third charge proved true. The story ends with the general reproving his companion for disrespect toward an officer. The tale, cited from the New York Tribune, highlights loyalty and provocation in a volatile moment.
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Grant
Washington
West
White House
John
New York Tribune
Pay Day Customs and New Year Practices in China
Pay day marks settlement time in China and debtors risk bankruptcy. Families pool funds to protect business reputations, while pawnbrokers boom as New Year approaches. Red paper and red decorations symbolize luck, prosperity, and divine blessing during the festivities. Telegrams from Ladin report universal rejoicing at British success in South Alma. The native army shows strong enthusiasm. In Norfolk, George W. Miller and his wife were attacked in bed. one or both may die.
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China
Iare
London Mail
Ladin
South
Alma
Wilson Hunt Randolph
Smith, Giray & Co
New York
Brooklyn
Norfolk
Van
George W. Miller
Ty Bay
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Political World
John McBride
Josiah Clutz
C. J. Emmerich
Joseph Schneider, Sr
George Scher
J. J. Altland
William A. Sonnhalter
W. J. Munich
Tocal
W. H. Stansbury
Second Ward
Charles Griswold
Squire Franz
Central Committee
Lever’s
West Brookfield
Eure
Hachive
Science
Stone OF
Pulex Penetrans
Alex Irvitans
Macdonald
Uganda
NEW B,& C. Line
New Berlin
Clinton
Canton
Baltimore
Marchand
New Pertin
C.T.& VY
East Greenville
Imperial
W. J. Gilmore CO
Pittsburg
America
Doll’s Cash Hat Store
Main Street
Rucker’s
Korak Oil
Craig
Crone
Ss India Lawn
Wold Ag
Hineham
Evel
New
York City
Allman
Putman
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