Cicero Board Faces Heat Over Thursday Night Actions
Trustees accused of pushing extra special legislation in Cicero while Trustee Cole was absent. Oak Park sheets accuse the town board of bias and only reporting board-paid news. President Jones warns policemen to enforce bonfire bans amid ongoing franchise issues for Cicero Gas Company.
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Gang
Oak Park
Jones
Cicero
Harlem
Cicero Gas Company
Kistenbroker
William H. Stewart Runs for Congressional Honors on Pee-Pie Ticket
William H. Stewart a prominent Austin newspaper man at 5210 Washington Boulevard is a candidate on the Pee- Pie’s ticket. He is described as well qualified to fill any place of trust with honor and may secure such a position in the future.
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William H. Stewart
Washington Boulevard
Austin
Stewart
Redistricting Plan Puts Ward 35 as Dipper Shaped by 28
The Chicago council plan approved by Republicans reshapes wards with Ward 35 forming the dipper and the handle drawn from Ward 28. Boundary changes move Lake Street to Kinzle, leaving Alderman Hackley in his home ward. If Austin unites, his delegation could control the ward, while Frank Race appears as the people's choice for alderman.
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Chicago
Straight Party Victory Urged for County and State
The piece urges voters to elect a straight ticket for Republicans in county and state races, noting McKinley and Roosevelt will win the state and Judge Yates is the best governor choice. It stresses unity, warns against deterring votes, and recalls past Democratic misgovernance.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Judge Yates
Republicans May Vote For Crafts In State Race
The section urges Republicans to back Crafts for the state legislature, praising his qualifications and urging GOP supporters to give him votes as a neighbor and capable representative, in contrast to efforts by ex Gov Altgeld and the city press to defeat him.
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Altgeld
HE. Crafts
Crafts
Lorimer Nominated as Independent Choice in Second District
A Republican or Democrat with inols seeks to elect a congressman from the Second District. Mr Lorimer is praised for his record in Congress and his independence. Voters are urged to support a candidate who embodies honest, efficient, faithful work and courage.
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Congress
Inols
Lorimers
Lorimer
Cutting for Probate Judge
The piece endorses Mr Cutting for Probate Judge on the Republican ticket. It argues the office is nonpartisan and requires experience, good judgment, and honor. It notes his years of practical work handling estates and aiding widows and orphans and urges independent and Democratic voters to support him.
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Cutting
Election Returns by Telephone Active in Chicago
Election night will see returns transmitted by the Chicago Telephone Company to subscribers who request the service. Long-distance lines will provide nationwide updates, with early reliable bulletins. The service is free and available by mail or telephone up to election day.
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Chicago Telephone Company
Yellow Fever Rages in Senegal Colony Africa
Reports name Senegal in East Africa as the worst yellow fever site. Fifteen percent of the population is wiped out with daily deaths around one percent. mortality runs about 86 percent among the infected. The epidemic spreads from the west, marching toward the war ship Heroine, with medical and military containment efforts described.
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Senegal
East Africa
de Coeur
Heroine
Mags
Daring Rifle Daughters Shine In Training At Home
In a Philadelphia Times feature, John Long praises his daughters Edith and Ethel for rapid rifle progress and careful shotgun training. He describes heredity, discipline, and safety lessons, noting no accidents and plans for Lafayette Gun Club shoots.
Twin girl sharpshooters dazzle in Lafayette club
Miss Edith Long and Miss Ethel Long of Lafayette Indiana, aged twelve, are praised as the world’s only twin expert rifle shots. They perform difficult feats such as shooting with back to target via a mirror and cutting a clay pipe stem, all in precise, steady fashion as members of the local club.
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Ethel
Edith
Lafayette Gun Club
Lafayette
Ind
Ethel Long
Lafayette Club
Rail rail prices in U S cheaper than England or Continent
Rail manufacturers claim American railroads will pay about 26 a ton for rails, cheaper than England by about 5 and the Continent by about 6. Some large buyers have not yet orders placed as market is early with 1.2 million tons expected versus 2 million last year. New York Central official says 26 a ton.
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England
Pittsburg
New York Central
Yeakel Cottage Faces Demolition for Mermaid Lane Upgrade
The Yeakel cottage, a one story log house at Mermaid lane and Germantown avenue, built in 1743 by Christopher Yeakel, will be torn down as Mermaid lane is widened. It is noted as the sole remaining example of a once common dwelling style in this part of the countryside.
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Philadelphia
Mermaid Lane
Chestnut Hill
Germantown Avenue
Christopher Yeakel
Upper Germantown
Yeakel
Liable Suit Document Contains Quoted Legal Gem
A St. Joseph attorney cites a copied court document filed in a neighboring county. The affidavit asserts that John Blake allegedly unlawfully retained oats from E. L. Smith on dates in January and February 1888, contrary to statutes in five cases.
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St. Joseph
L. Smith
John Blake
E. L. Smith
Kansas City Journal
Dr Harper Experiments with Onions at University
The University of Chicago led by President Harper conducts an unusual experiment by placing onions at the top of daily meals to combat a disease described as time. Students join in the onion regimen, yielding a pungent dietary panorama of onions prepared in various ways.
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Harper
University of Chicago
New York World
Chicago University
Illinois State Register
Prince of Wales Cancels Marienbad Visit
The prince of Wales cancelled his planned visit to Marienbad at the last moment to avoid meeting the duke of Orleans who lingered hoping to greet him. The duke reportedly planned an elaborate reconciliation scene, while the queen had never invited him and the prince had given no notice of contact for a long period.
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Prince of Wales
Marienbad
Duke of Orleans
London
Love Colors We Give That Harmonize With Others
A thoughtful line on mutual love and personal colors shaping harmony with people around us. It frames affection as a giving act that colors relationships and reflects shared warmth.
Eating at a Nation’s Heart and the Rise of Pretentious Wealth
An American Mother critiques social ascent in the October Ladies' Home Journal. She argues the idle rich seek high social status through titled spouses and pedigrees, while self made virtue wanes and noble ancestry becomes fashionable, even fabricating lineage to imply status.
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America
Ladies’ Home Journal
Woman's Point Of View On Secrets Love And Charity
A reflective piece on women's secrets and independence contrasts with male assurances of love. It questions heroism in everyday life, critiques charity as superficial, and notes social tensions within family and neighborly relationships.
Orderly habits hide items and serve others’ aims
A concise note from the Indianapolis Journal warns that orderly people who always put things away may end up facilitating someone else’s goals, suggesting caution over meticulous habits and the risk of misplacement.
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Indianapolis
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