New York's Police Reform Debates Roil City Politics
In April 1900 New York City faces sharp debate over Police Commissioner Part ridge and the shift from the old system. The piece notes praise and criticism, the mayoral balance of reform, and growing police honesty among officers. It also covers Miss Eben Stone’s safety after Bulgarian brigands, New York Day at Charleston Exposition plans, and state hospital progress for crippled children under Bishop Potter.
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New York
Journal
Partridge
Iles
Eben Stone
Miss Stone
Ald
Bulsaris
Low
Merchants Association
Merchants’ Association
State Hospital
Potter
Shaffer
Ex Senator Wolcott Linked to Interior Cabinet Posts
Washington reports suggest ex Senator Wolcott of Colorado may join the cabinet as Secretary of the Interior. Born in Massachusetts in 184?, he served briefly in the Union Army and graduated from Harvard Law School before moving to Colorado. A Republican, he was U S Senator from 1889 to 1906 and once led the party’s liberal wing before reportedly recanting in recent years.
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Washington
Wolcott
Colorado
Fee
Hitchcock
Wolf
Massachusetts
Harvard Law School
Republican
Unitedtates Senate
Bax
New Frills of Fashion White Looms in Spring Styles
New frills and trimming surge in fashion as white resurges this season. Summer gowns feature sheer mull, seven gore skirts with satin bands, lace accents, and elfin sleeves. Designers showcase white silk and linen ensembles with delicate ruchings, bolero details, and dainty lace embellishments.
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New York
Spertat
the Journal
Gothan
Ladies Seek Illinois University Trustee Candidate
Miss Lucy Harwood calls for the Illinois Women's Republican convention at Exposition Hall on May 7 to nominate a trustee candidate for the University of Illinois. The meeting will consider names excluding Mrs. H. Carrier of Jacksonville and Mrs. Henry B. Evans of Taylorville, with Warren County Ladies' Republican League expected to send delegates.
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Lucy Harwood
Ilinois
Exposition Hall
University of Illinois
H . Carrier
Jacksonville
Henry BR. Evans
Taylorville
Warren County
Ladies’ Republican League
Cemetery Land Near River Proposed as Public Park
Discussion returns on converting the lower section of the cemetery into a public park as part of city beautification. Supporters praise the site’s beauty with hills and a nearby river, while opponents argue an amusement area near sacred ground would be inappropriate.
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Rebecca Foater
F Norton Goddard
Justices of the Court of Special Session
White dresses and lingerie gain favor in season fads
The article surveys summer fashion trends highlighting a white palette with varied trims. It notes imported and domestic designs, the rise of the jupon haut and corset-free styles, and versatile garments like taffeta petticoats serving as underskirts or linings. It mentions French lace, embroidered frocks, and an Empire chiffon and lace sacque.
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France
Washington Exposition Gains and Government Dispatches
Special to the Journals Gig Newson notes Oscar Fish runs a Valdez to Eagle Alaska mail route, two trips monthly by dog sled over a perilous rail, while a Washington auto show opens with speeches. The piece also mentions a senate episode with politeness aids and a souvenir from Ben Bolt, plus a House committee on Territories hearing.
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Washington
Gig Newson
Miles
Washington Automeldl
Horsteless
Diplomat Corps
Post Office
Oscar Fish
Valdez
Eagle
Alaska
Bern
Sahliry
Watter
Ben Bolt
Col. Preneh
Col Freneh
Tehsh
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Rutgers Street
East Side
Jerome
Mr Jones
Gotham
Smart
John
William K. Vanderbilt
Chicago
Windy City
Brooklyn
Graham Avenue
Temple of Amusement
Schofield
Florida
Schothid
Edward Oliver Wolcott
Edwin A. Abbey
Edward
Tawney
Cork
Minneta
Uber
Leon
Cawuers
Edarars
Chads Ernieal
Wad Vo
Spat
Samy Baal
Aly Tse
Hawks
Capitol
Committee On Military Affairs
Sihdoomne
Myat
Los Mo
Conn- Jeethout
Ieepr Sentatis Tiotanson
Indiana
Osothote
Congress
Wilcox
Hawaii
Roth
House
Witleay
Cid
Bon
James M. Griggs
Georgia
Democratic National Congressional Committee
Griggs
Benjamin T Table
Rock Teland, II
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