The Third Party Growth in Independent Voter currents
New York political observers discuss the rise of political independence, arguing third party movements lack a unifying principle. They contend real reform must spring from close ties to the people and practical engagement with current conditions, urging reformers to stay grounded among the masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jan. Ui
Massachusetts
Pires
Republican Party
Snl
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Rhode Island
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
South
Charles Theodore Mumray
Bold Scoundrel Abducts Pennsylvania Girl in Buffalo Plot
William J. Benson was arrested in Berrano on a charge of abducting Edith S. Cook, an 18 year old boarding school pupil from Rutland Tioga County. She says Benson threatened her with a revolver, forced her to accompany him to Buffalo, kept her confined, and later moved her to 107 Main Street before authorities intervened. Benson has a wife and two children in Elmira.
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Berrano
William J. Benson
Edith S. Cook
Benson
Buffalo
Miss Cook
Rutland
Tiogacounty
Edith
Main Street
Benson Lnte
Elmira
Gebhard to Try Bi-Chloride at White Plains Keeley
White Plains reports Fred Gebhard, a clubman and turfman, plans to seek the bi-chloride of gold treatment at the Keeley institution. He has secured rooms at the Bronson House and is expected there tomorrow, though details are uncertain. Dr. Hayner, Keeley director, resides at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
White Plains
Fred Gebhard
Bronson
Keeley Institution
Parties Seeking Blue Ribbon Bet Not Deceived by Cheaper Dealers
Warnings to bettors to avoid inferior grades as only the blue ribbon offers genuine quality. Passt Berwixe Co. promotes the premium standard and cautions against counterfeit or cheaper options in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passt Berwixe Co
Innovations in wood processing and long distance telephony reported
The piece describes new German methods converting logs into veneers and boards for barrels tubs and similar packaging with a rotating knife system. It notes a 500 mile Melbourne to Adelaide telephony test using upgraded gear delivering clear clock chimes. It also mentions a floating ball safe design in St Louis banks and a method to measure letter postage with a simple scale using a broomstick and water. It ends with a Kingston New York wide tire ordinance controversy and the push for better roads.
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Germany
Electric traction debated for urban transit costs and steam motor trial
The piece discusses bearing surface engineering to distribute weight, a call for wagon makers to adopt it, and remarks on Simon Sterne's claim that London Greathead electric traction costs under 7 cents per mile, with skepticism. It also describes Yerkes new steam motor built in Belgium for Chicago shops, its specs, and its intended use on outlying lines, plus Love underground conduit trials for citywide electric power.
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Simon Sterne
Greathead
Commonwealth Club
London
Yerkes
Belgium
Chicago
Carels Bros
Ghent
Paris
Clark Street
Underground wire system may replace horses on Chicago lines
If this method of carrying underground wires proves successful, it will likely supplant horses on all branch lines of the west and north sides of Chicago.
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Chicago
Mrs Blaine seeks higher alimony from Jimmy Blaine
Marie Nevins Blaine via Sioux Falls lawyers moves before Judge Thomas to increase alimony from Jimmy Blaine. Complaint filed in Bar Harbor. he claimed $2000 yearly income and later $60 monthly, with affidavits to be used in the February 9 trial in Deadwood.
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Jimmy, Deapwood
Martin & Mason
Deadwood
Marie Nevins Blaine
Thomas
Sioux Falls
Bar Harbor
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Rumor of Emergency Prep Ties To Newport Tests
Providence RI January reports indicate Hotchkiss Ordnance Company tests and Howell torpedo trials at Newport suggest preparations for an emergency. The torpedo boat Cushing is to move to the New York Navy Yard, fitted with Whitehead discharge and Howell cone tubes, aiming for fighting trim with rapid firing guns.
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Providence
R. I
Hotchkiss Ordnance Company
Howell
Ordnance Board
Newport
Cushing
New York Navy Yard
Plumbs Will Probated Names Widow and Son as Sole Executers
The late Senator Plumb's will, probated at Emrorta Kansas, lists his widow and their son as sole executors. The estate is not valued precisely but estimated around $500000. The widow will manage all affairs, and both executors are described as rivals in the filing. A cough remedy advertisement follows, promoting Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Piso's Cure for Consumption.
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Emrorta
Kan
Senator Plumb
Plumb
A Tramp in Portugal and the Donkey and Inn Life
Correspondent travels by foot and donkey through Evora and Beja Portugal. He witnesses a processional at Nossa Senhor and describes a century old inn with austere cells and a rustic open air breakfast with two gallons of wine. The piece ends noting Portugal’s verdant villas and welcoming villeggiatura culture.
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Beja
Portucan
Evora
Portugal
Colorado
Gallegan
Beni
Lisbon
da Misericordia
Hamet
Irmandade
McKinley Urges Good Roads for Ohio Agriculture
Governor McKinley told the Ohio Agricultural Convention that good roads are the top need for agriculture. He argued public highways should be passable in winter as well as summer and asserted the long term economic benefits would far exceed the costs.
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Cotomers
McKinley
Ohio Agricultural Convention
Day
Ohio
Purity in Food Promises Health and Prosperity
A Puritan style exhortation urges buying trusted foods like Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk and Marvin's crackers. It claims these products ensure a healthy family, cheerful children, and a harmonious home, urging readers to avoid substitutes and rely on pure items.
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Gail Borden
Eagle
Marvin
Real Estate Savings Bank Notice
Real estate savings bank located at 401 Smithfield Street at Fourth Avenue corner with capital 100000, surplus 576000 and deposits starting at 1 dollar. Interest rate offered set at 4 percent. Trustees.
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Real Estate Savings Bank
LIL
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Insurance rates unlikely to rise in Pittsburg
Pittsburg underwriters say no general rate hike expected as cities like Chicago and New York raise costs. A few mercantile line increases may occur due to recent fires, but the overall rate level should hold. Cleveland and Ohio cities report heavy losses, yet Pittsburgh’s board plans only minor adjustments after a year of rate reviews.
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Pittsburg
Board of
Allegheny
W. P. Herbert
Western Insurance Company
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Cleveland
Ohio
Estern
W. C. McCandless
Board of Fire Underwriters
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Farmers’ Alliance
Treasury
Greenback Labor Party
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Columbian Party
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Magwumps
Was His
Gebhard
Lily
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer
Bremen
Frankenthal
Antwerp
England
Australia
Victoria
South Australia
Melbourne
Adelaide
Tunnings
Therthon
Berliner
Blake
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Kingston
N. Y
Japan
Sir Edwin Arnold
Mrs. Blaine
Ordnance Works
Goth Invalids
Edgar Wakeman
Giraldo
Alfonso Henrique
Villeggiatura
Encor L, Wakeman
Bessie Bramble
TUE Dispatch
M'Kinley
Rosenbaum & Co
Gity Hall
George Hodges
D. Jayne
Parcels & Jones
Fifth Avenue
Aufrecht
MTUWS
the Sanitary Commission
Theo
Risencr Pnt Co
California
Pittsburgh Union Station
San Francisco
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Omaha
Cheyenne
Ogden
Sacramento
Samuel Moopy
Pennsylvania Lines
Liberty Street
Pittsburgh
Jas
LA Grippe
Dugro
E. Fougera £ CO
U. S
North William St
KEW
Dad
Hsom
Liberty
I. Gurestelie
Deaktaerary
Joseph Fleming & Son
Pittsborge
Seler
Fok
WM. &. Zueller
Ps. jut-Sirra
Liebig Company
Pwest
Maines
Wiie
Ube Ladof A. Rankin
Penn
Pittsby
Geo. A. Kelly
E. Holden
Danners
Gexuinse
Aricfmer
Danner Medicine Co
Federal St
Allmchemy
Office Specialty Co, Othinday
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