Present Day Corruption Echoes Past Campaign Barter
The editors note a long memory of vote selling noting campaigns once traded favors openly. In contrast to modern rhetoric, a special Pennsylvania train carried J Pierpont Morgan from New York to Washington in under four hours likely to carry crucial instructions. The text mentions reform of the Torrens land conveyance system and reflects on political reform debates.
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Washington Herald
Pennsylvania
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Washington
General Assembly Delays Progress in North Carolina
The Wilmington Star argues the General Assembly should adopt the system now to prevent delays. The paper asserts the state has everything to support it and questions why lawmakers would wait.
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North Carolina
General Assembly
Wll
Wilmington
N. C
Direct primaries test candidates against public opinion
The Baltimore News notes that direct primaries force candidates to face public sentiment rather than being selected by party bosses in conventions. It contrasts the convention process with the direct primary where a candidate must run the gauntlet of voters.
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Baltimore News
Plan to Prevent Desecration Moves Seen by Commissioners
A call to action urges authorities to halt the proposed desecration plan and prevent its execution. The note indicates that if needed, the commissioners should take decisive steps to stop the project.
A Necessary Education on Dodging the Automobile
A humorous poem laments that schooling covers many theories and arts but neglects a way to dodge automobiles. It argues education should extend to practical safety and to guiding both children and adults away from dangerous traffic, urging teachers to address this threat.
Prison reform plan sparks editorials in Cleveland Leader
The Cleveland Leader denounces a proposed prison plan as a disgrace to the American people and a desecration of a sacred place. Editors argue the commissioners fail to grasp the mission of reform and warn against labeling the public as coarse or callous.
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Cleveland
Martine Urged Not to Betray Party Reform Stance
The Springfield Republican notes Martine is not a bright figure but argues he will not betray the reform cause in the Senate, unlike Mr. Smith who disgusted President Cleveland. The piece casts him as a long practiced public functionary.
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Martine
Senate
Smith
Cleveland
Springfield Republican
Vandals Strike All Saints Church in Richmond
Thieves entered the All Saints parish house and Bishop Gibson’s offices in Richmond, forcing a basement window, ransacking desks and drawers, and stealing clothing and other items from the Ladies' Aid Society storage. The mite box remained untouched, while Bishop Gibson's private papers were disturbed. Police set to trace the suspects.
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Richmond
All Saints
Gibson
Diocese of
Virginia
Ladies’ Aid Society
Former meat salesman linked to New York suicide case
A man who killed himself at the Hotel Navaro, New York, is identified as Joseph Levy or Levy Joseph, previously a Schwarzschild & Sulzberger meat salesman. In Richmond he worked five months for a firm where cashier S. M. Harris notes an audit of accounts is planned. Harris declines to confirm the identity.
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Joseph Levy
Levy Joseph Man
New York
Richmond
Mhotel Navaro
Richmon
Levy Joseph
Saleman
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Joseph
PLC
M. Harris
Mr. Joseph
Mr. Harris
Hope Diamond Name Sparks Superstitious Fear in Chicago
May Yohe, once Lady Hope, reacts to Edward KR. McLean buying the Hope diamond. She says the gem has evil influence and is a hoodoo, adding she would not value it despite its potential riches. The remark follows the purchase by McLean, son of John McLean, in Chicago, Illinois.
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May Yohe
Lady Hope
Gem
Chicago
Ill
Edward KR. McLean
John
Jailer briefly held prisoner by trustin g inmate
Herbert Coxbill jailer of Chesterfield county jail was locked in a cell by Ernest Kearney an eighteen year old colored youth who had been trusted to bring inmates their meals Kearney escaped after locking the door from outside and the jailer and deputy raised the alarm as reports circulated that two prisoners were freed and the inmate may have used a pistol during the event
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Richmond
Herbert Coxbill
Chestrfield
Ernest Kearney
Kearney
Coebiil
Chesterfield County
McCurdy's Ocean Flight Ends With Airplane Sinking
Canadian aviator J A B McCurdy attempted a 110 mile overseas flight from Key West to Havana. After 100 miles the Curtiss biplane stalled due to oil shortage and sank ten miles off the coast. McCurdy was rescued unharmed by a torpedo boat and spectators watched the dramatic voyage unfold.
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Havana
Special
J. A. Col. McCuntys
Key West
Lodway
McCurdy
Fla
J. A. B. McCurdy
Cuba
Cty
Revenue Cutter
Manfieve
Allons
Slirl.2
Roe
Terry
Paulding
Dayton Ind
McCurdy Flies Over City as Schoolchildren Greet Flight
McCurdy ascends aboard the Paulding with a platform for a sea descent if needed. Wireless operators report all sights to land as thousands watch from city rooftops in a half day of vacation. Word of the start is wirelessed to Havana and welcomed back from Mr. McCurdy’s brother.
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Paulding Alatform
Meurdy
McCurdy
Picture Fall Kills Woman in Virginia Home
A picture fell from a wall in Harrisonburg near Mt. Jackson injuring Mrs. Frank Kelly. The lamp it struck exploded burning her clothing and hair. she died the next day. Her five year old daughter ran a mile to a country store to summon help as the husband rushed home. The house sustained no damage.
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Harrisonburg
Aamp
Frank Kelly
Mt. Jackson
Field
Widow Dies During Double Wedding Shower
In New York a 62 year old widow, Emma Ege of Hopewell New Jersey, collapsed and died as guests celebrated her two daughters Rena Ege and Nellie Ege preparing to wed Irvin Vandyke and Harry Wolfe. A doctor was summoned and the crowd believed it a fainting spell from joy as wedding plans proceed next Wednesday.
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New York
Emma Ege
Hopewell
N. J
Rena Ege
Irvin K. Vandyke
Nellie
Harry Haynes Wolfe
Brad
Mrs. Eye
Rockville Deputy Resigns Over Courthouse Assault Incident
In Washington D C special report Peyton Whalen resigns as chief deputy sheriff of Montgomery county Rockville Md after an assault on R C L Moncure the Virginian attorney leaving the Rockville courthouse. Joshua Offutt and Joseph Whalen are implicated and bail posted. Moncure sues for 10000 in Fairfax Va. Sheriff Viett criticized for not aiding Moncure during the beating.
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Washington, D. C
Speectal
Joshua Offutt
R. c. L. Moncure
Rockville
Peyton Whalen
Sheriff Viett
Montgomery County
Joseph Whalen
Omutt
Fach
Wampler and
Gloth
Moncure
Fairfax County
Joshua Orfutt
Abducted Heiress Believed Alive After 47 Days
New York police doubt but parents hopeful as private detectives report the missing heiress Doroth y Arnold may return home within 48 hours. The case filed with Garvan and Armstrong cites John Arnold’s secret Europe trip after the disappearance.
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New York
TLE
Jorothy Arno
Francis Arnold
Milionaire
Garvan & Armstrong
John Arnold
Europe
Family Aids Police In Missing Girl Case
Wireless message to John Arnold’s brother hints at information about the missing girl. Griscom linked as a suitor. George Griscom denied. Police chief says Miss Arnold likely alive and returning home. father defends family, denies scandal.
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Worothy Harriett
Camilla Arnold
New York
Francis R. Arnold
John Arnold
Griscom
Lloyd C. Griscom
Italy
Miss Arnold
George Griscom
Pittsburg
Flynn
Francis Arnold
Schenk Files Suit for Divorce in Wheeling West Virginia
John Schenk the millionaire packer files for divorce from Laura Farns worth Schenk citing statutory grounds while notes reference a prior poison case. The suit names Dan Phillips as co respondent and mentions potential criminal action over alleged jury insult to Heymann amid court proceedings.
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Wheering
W. VA
John ©. Schenk
Packer
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
Schenk
Wheeline
Heymann
Handlan
Jordan
Setesk Levantioata
Grand i
Dan Phillips
The Family Upstairs and Courtroom Plot Unfolds
The article notes Schenk filing for divorce and the courtroom scene where Mrs. Schenk sits with her attorneys present. The narrative hints at a family dispute involving a plum pudding and an uncle, framing a tense domestic matter in progress.
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Dingbat
Court action cuts alimony in Schenk divorce case
The wife requests a bail reduction while she awaits counsel before stating future plans. John Schenk fights for custody and resists alimony, though he may let her keep the Schenk mansion. Attorneys' fees form part of the proceedings as Schenk remains legally responsible for his wife's debts until divorce.
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Schenk
John ©. Schenk
Hetty Green Quits Wall Street Gan
Mrs Green, world’s richest woman and queen of American finance, abdicated her Wall Street leadership. Her son Edward Ei. B Green, after an eighteen year Texas career, assumed management of the fortune and signaled plans to form a new trust company with substantial capital.
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New York
Police halt raffling games in Lynchburg stores
Police in Lynchburg Virginia have banned raffling games tied to “gift” arrangements used by several local merchants. Business operators were notified to stop and warned that future cases will face gaming charges. The practice had nearly caused a riot in the city.
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Lynchburg
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