Citizens campaign formed to shut Hawthorne track
A Christian Citizenship Campaign met in Austin Cicero to oppose Hawthorne race-track and its saloons. Led by Charles E. Viper and John G. Woolley, resolutions urge Cicero to revoke licenses, exterminate the institutions, and create a nine member committee to coordinate morality driven action across Oak Park Austin Ridgeland and nearby areas.
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Cicero
Presbyterian Church
Austin
Charles E. Viper
James W. Wilson
C. T. Payne
H. H. Wilson
John G
Chicago
Garfield
Hawthorne
Oak Park
Ridgeland
R. 8
Thain
N. M. Jones
C. Cook
F.W. Meadowa
George B. Finch
O. L. Bickner
Austin Economic Circle Plans Public Lecture
The Austin Economic Circle, closing its frat season, invites residents to a May 22 meeting in Library Hall with Professor Edward W. Bemin of the University of Chicago addressing Social Science and progress. The nonpartisan circle, growing past 100 members, meets in members’ homes and plans fall lectures in Library Hall.
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Austin Economic Circle
Library Hall
Austin
Montera
Edward W. Bemin
University of Chicago
Bemia
Henry W. McFarlane
Newell D. Gilbert
Austin Public Schools
James W. Wilson
Harm, Field and Fireside
Anna I. Davis
Ohio Street School
Ellen Eastman
Austin High School
Misa Katherine L. Barber
Ohio Street
Economic Circle
Austin circle plans lectures on politics and economics
A civic group in Austin announces a season of politic economic lectures featuring speakers such as Hon. R. G. Hoar and Thomas G. Shearman. Topics include protection free trade socialism individualism bimetallism and the single tax with Q and A sessions. Proceeds fund an Economic Public Library reading room. The next meeting will be at J W Pierce 627 North Pine street with John A White leading on the single tax.
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Mittee
Marare
Jerome ¥. Pieros
E. Vermilyen
F. W. Meadows
Mra
Wilson Parker
Beut
Reptembar
KR. G. Hoar
Thomas G. Shearman
E.W. Bemis
Belamy
Gronlund
Austin
Ldth
J. W. Pierce
North Pine Street
John 4. White
Sam T Jack’s Empire Puts on Big Shows in Chicago
Chicago amusements empire on West Madison Street marks a grand new season led by Sam T. Jack. Violet Mascotte British Burlesque Company teams with George H. Adams Big Pantomime Troupe for a double feature headlined by Sinbad and an abridged Humpty Dumpty.
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Sam T. Jackling
Chicago
Jack
Sam T. Jack
Wack Violet Mascotte
George H. Adams
Geo. H. Adams
April judicial sales total and forfeitures on Real Estate Board
Real Estate Board reports 133 judicial sales in April totaling 435757.67 with 26 forfeitures to building associations totaling 76016.55. Comparatively last year April had 103 sales totaling 649516.31. Megara Andrews & Piper relocate to 1238 New Stock Exchange Building. Peter Caldwell moves to 6301 S Halsted Street from Englewood location.
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R. 2. B. Journal
Megara, Andrewa & Piper
Dearborn Street
New Stock Exchange
Peter Caldwell
Englewood
Halated
Notable Women of the Dutch Republic Through History
The piece highlights Anna Bigus as a pivotal Dutch writer who shaped language and clarity, and it notes the Roemer Visscher daughters as learned figures during the Dutch Renaissance around 1600. It mentions the Bar oness Laney and Ladies Wolf and Do Ken as famed 18th and 19th century writers. It also recalls Haarlem’s siege where 600 men at arms were aided by 400 women led by Kenan ffussalaer in battles near the city walls.
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Dutch Republic
Anna Bigus
Republic
Roemer Visscher
Holland
Baroness Laney
Wolf
Do Ken
Europe
Haarlem
Kenan Ffussalaer
Testament of a Barbarian Father Grants Daughters Equal Inheritance
A medieval testament in Germany declares equal inheritance for all children, despite ancient laws restricting daughters from parental heritage. The writer, a father, proclaims his daughters as legitimate heirs to his woods and denounces any who would violate this order.
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Germany
Davanter
How to prevent stem oon bathroom windows rub them with pylecrian
Instructions describe cleaning windows to prevent staining with pylecrian and glycerin treatment. Clean, rub with glycerin, polish until invisible, and repeat when glass wears dry. Result is shining windows and longer gaps between washes.
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Detroit News
Wedding Gift Trend Mirrors English Night Candle Style
An Exchange note praises bed candlesticks as a charming hospitality present. They are shown on hall tables and landings to echo English customs of good night candles. Although electric lighting makes them superfluous, choosing them endures as a genteel farewell ritual.
The WEDDING AT COBURG and Royal Wedding Reactions
A compilation of opinions on a Coburg wedding from multiple papers. Authors criticize the pomp and scrutiny of royalty while noting political implications and public concern. The coverage highlights royal display, police presence, and debates on intermarriage among European royal families.
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Victoria
Coburg
Mnjesty
Kansas City Star
Queen Victoria
Grand Duke of Hesse
Princess Victoria
Prince of Wales
Washington Star
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Europe
Boston Globe
Monkey Rolla Trotter With Odd Name Draws Fans
Whip and Spur notes Monkey Rolla a fast horse with an unusual name in 2:151y. Little Albert has raced 92 times and finished out of the money only once, while Concord New Hampshire is set to host Granite State trotting races this year.
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Monkey Rolla
Little Albert
Concord
N. H
Granite State
New Jersey
Palo Alto
Charles Thompson
Riverside Stock Farm
Windom
Minn
Crackling Neighborhood Humor From A New York Advertiser
A playful dated quip shows exchanges between everyday roles such as clerk patient dentist and farmer with personified objects. The piece features a string of witty lines ending with a humorous note about a landlord and tail of the chicken, reflecting light social satire from the era.
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New York Advertiser
Prominent Art and Literature Figures Noted in Briefs
Eugene Field pursues hunting curios. Sara Jeannette Duncan named as latest author to be announced. Aubrey Beardsley, a youthful prodigy of two years, gains attention as a fad among English bookmakers. Adolph Menzel, 78, a German painter, continues long studio work and stands as a pillar of Social Berlin.
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Sara Jeannette Duncan
Aubrey Beardsley
Adolph Menzel
Social
Berlin
Real estate transfers fill pages across Austin and Berwyn areas
A long list of property deals and deeds appears with varied clients including J Gannon, Harding, Titcomb, and many others. Transfers cover Harlem, Berwyn, Melrose, Maywood, and Austinville areas with multiple lots, additions, and sub divisions noted along with dates in April and May.
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Crnse
J Gannon
Warren Pk
Borden
Harding
K A Titcomb
Bird Berwyn
Ita
Tehon
Ws Andrews
J A Brown
Eevee
Austinville
Ana
Pt Curtis
Ju Goodwillie
Ogden & Salisbury
le Nouman
C C Ryden
Gordon
P C Pearson
Smith
Mandela H
Gr Zesels
HC Hansen
J Harper
Harlem
Yaks Sy
M Perwins
Canfield
Kame
F @ Jacques
J Andrewn
Burasas
Tacker
Austin
A Chapman
H Roe
Hiatt
Shareinn
Cicero
T Parsons
Lace
Waller
T C Bradley
A Lacy
Fao Curtin
J McLeod
Wen
Reynoald
War
Apr Ze
J P Nelson
F O Nelson
Jones
Awarasar
Autin
Central
Frank Berwyn
Curtis
Avrio
H Curtis
DT Dunne
Wigrado
Woodbine
Audrewa
CFE
Piper
Robbins
BC Piper
Pepe Meysat
EC Loves
Vais
Higianas
Collins
OJ Wayte
Gehrks
la Vergne
Keefe
Olgon
W. & Gavleme
Thobs
Hasubehf Whiwoagres Ward
G & T Cote C BK Unnach
Tod A
Westerland
Ridgeland
Beifeld
Beffeld
Udu
OL Rost
Maloney
M Maloney
Yarlem
Kottiselian
Hangen
WJ Galfun
W J Andrews
Alto
Aligren
Borwyn, Andrews
Tod L Smeltzer
Bird
P Rice
Olcaon
E H Wagner
PB Hicks
Steven
PA ‘Thompson
PF Owen
Sean Ee
DP Hicks
G W Smith
Children’s Sense of Justice and Parental Discipline
The piece argues that children see punishment as just or punitive based on fairness. It notes the long time it takes to learn parents’ motives and warns that perceived injustice can drive rebellion when penalties feel spiteful.
Craft Covers for Cups and Plates in Sickrooms
The text notes making cardboard covers with crochet tops for cups and plates used in sickrooms. They may be white silk, wool, or cotton and include a smell loop at the top. Walter Besant is described as a chronic optimist, prouder of the fact than his literary successes.
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Walter Besant
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Washburn Avenue
Oak Park, Austin
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Lake St
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Cicero Water, Gas and Elctric Light CO
Oak Park, Ill
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Dearborn St
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West Side
Business College
Frederick F. Judd
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Pres
E. S. Conway
Bec
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Treas
Wabash Ave
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Kimball Organs
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