Board of Education Awards Part of Furniture Contract
A Friday board meeting awarded the cement sidewalk contract for the new school to Dan Smith at 250 and the high school shades to S. G. Boyce at 128.60. Furniture bids were opened with Educator School Supply Co. awarded desks and chairs at 4.75 per unit. other furniture purchases were deferred to Oct. 15 while Heyler and Branch study options.
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Board of Education
Litchfield
E. W. Heyler
A. B. McKeel
W. A. Branch
Davis & Daniels
J. K. Anderson Lumber Co
John Determans
F. L. Moyer
E. B. van Alstine
Fullerton Lumber Co
Pocahontas Mine Run
Bor
Fuller
Litchfied
Hoff
Charles Palmer
Lincoln
Roy Williams
J. M. Stoner
McKeel
P. H. Kelley
Insurance
Prem- Lum Seine
J. ©. Wells
Prem- Nes
McConnell & Tym
A. B. Hager
Insurance Prem
Twente
H. Noble & Son
Shades
Johnson Bros. Moise
Ana Educator Supply Co
G. H. Eastman
R. H. Wright
A. T. McGovern & Sons
James Spry
J. W. Clark
Columbia School Supply Co
Indianapolis
W. M. Welch Co
Chicago
A. M. Andrews
American Seating Co
S. G. Boyce
Mitchell Furniture Co
Educator School Supply Co
City Hall
J. C. B. Mitchell
Heyler
W. A
Sunday Baseball Results From Cincinnati to Chicago
Baseball scores from Sept 26 across Cincinnati St Louis Chicago and Western League show New York and Brooklyn split doubleheaders while Gaspar and Daly shaped outcomes. A light Des Moines to Lincoln score ends with a 1 0 result amid low hits.
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Cincinnati
Rowan
New York
Daly
Gasper
Gaspar
Clarke
Wilson
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Ste Louisteraa
Scanlon
Dunn
Higgins
Shaw
Chicago
Boston
Curtis
RHE
Espeagne Se
Board Adjoins Near Midnight at Last Meeting
The report notes the board adjourned shortly before midnight following a lengthy session. No details on agenda items are provided.
Washington Equal Suffrage convention opens in Spokane
The first annual Washington Equal Suffrage convention will be held October 7 and 8 at the Masonic temple in Spokane. Delegates from across the state and national officers will attend, with talks by Florence Kelley and other prominent suffragists. Plans include hosting receptions, banquets, and an active campaign to mobilize 50 young women to work in districts.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Masonic Temple
National Association
Emma Smith DeVoe
May Arkwright Hutton
Seattle
Homer Hill
Hutton
la Reine H. Baker
Louise, Helen
Gertrude
Lucy Kangley
London
England
Florence Kelley
Commonwealth
Mrs. Hutton
Anna Shaw
Canadian Railways Told to Limit Passenger Harassment
The Canadian railway commission directs railroads with international traffic to prevent undue annoyance of passengers by United States immigration officers. Chairman Mahee noted over fifty complaints of unnecessary interference have been received from passengers.
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Canadian Railway Commission
Canada
United State
Mahee
Commission
Census Enumerators Will Be Required in Oct Examinations
Washington Sept 27 The census bureau announces competitive tests for 3000 temporary clerical and enumerator jobs in the thirteenth census with pay up to 900 a year. Examinations cover spelling arithmetic penmanship and typing with a possible rapid finishing credit. Deaf mutes eligible. only one child per family may enter census work.
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Washington
United States
Uncle Sam
Durand
Census Bureau
Sam
Recall of an Alderman Rocks Spokane
Spokane Washington September 23 Following a report by a citizens committee appointed by Mayor Pratt that the Order of Panta Pantois is a secret political organization and a menace to the city 30 young men armed with petitions began a whirlwind drive
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Spokane
Wash
Citizens’ Committee
Pratt
Order of
Panta Pantois
Court Dockets Overloaded In Suffolk County Superior Court
Boston court business shows heavy docket load starting fiscal year with 10,793 cases plus 1,859 jury waived and 2,974 equity suits totaling 15,626. During the year cases entered were disposed of leaving 1,309 more cases at year end than at start.
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Boston
Suffolk County Superior Court
Justice in Stocks in Beverly History
In Beverly Massachusetts a colonial justice punishes a winter traveler by setting him in the stocks for profanity. The magistrate, acting as accuser, witness, jury, judge and sheriff, leads the punishment then returns the traveler to his home for hospitality until morning. The tale highlights stern early American legal norms.
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Beverly
Mass
Tie Tripping Tongue
Henry Eck and the exchange highlight a sharp matrimonial dispute with pointed taunts over marriage and prior judgments. The brief dialogue shows insults and character judgments exchanged between the spouses in a heated moment.
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Henry Eck
Sip¢E
Clergy Man Teases Congregation With Snoring Remark
A clergy man startled his drowsy congregation by saying he comes to preach not to act as umpire in a snoring match. The remark drew chuckles as the sermon continued.
Gifted Lind descendant to tour United States as singer
A grandniece of the famed Jenny Lind plans a winter visit to the United States to perform in several cities. I B Luce of Sunbury, Pa says the Swedish singer has remarkable voice and education, with London and other European appearances. He predicts early fame comparable to Jenny Lind.
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Jenny Lind
United States
I. B. Luce
Sunbury
Ucation
Miss Lind
London
Closed Doors and Windows
A schoolteacher scolds a dreamy eyed girl for inattention until the truth emerges that the child is hard of hearing. The sister explains the hearing difficulty, revealing why the student struggled in class and appeared less capable than her intellect suggested.
Shorter Weekends Transform Domestic Hospitality
The article notes weekend visits have shortened. Hosts now expect guests Friday evening to depart Monday morning, shifting from longer Friday to Tuesday departures. Country hostesses benefit as townsfolk travel less, reducing exertion while preserving hospitality.
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Toda
The Explanation
The dialogue notes a dispute over singing ability with Miss K. praised for a richer voice while Miss A. is favored for a richer father, a witty social jab. The exchange highlights class and talent judgments in a playful backchannel.
Pie First Young Girl Explains Dime Choice
A young girl with a dime ate her pie first saying if any remains it would not be pie. The remark captures a witty, stubborn stance on dessert and value.
Amusing Dispute Over Irreconcilable Reform Bill Draft
The House of Lords, during committee on the 1867 reform bill, received a hand in amendment so illegible the author could not be read. It was revealed to be Lord Lyttleton as the writer and the proposal aimed to disfranchise all who could not write a ballot.
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House of Lords
Lord Lyttleton
Westminster Gazette
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