Over Legislation and the General Welfare Debate
James S. Wilson argues that broad use of the general welfare clause risks unchecked legislative power. He warns increased demands for new laws erode self reliance and law enforcement, urging conservative limits and active youth involvement to preserve order, rights, and prosperity. May 14.
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Brill
Constitutional Temple of the Republic
Congress
I of Oraeee
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Eutcry
Republic
James
Wilson
Fammrre
Opelika Man Survives Rattlesnake Attack
Thomas Jenkins of Opelika Alabama killed a large rattlesnake after it bit him twice while he cleared debris from an outbuilding. The bites struck his ankle twice but his trousers and stockings absorbed much of the poison. His wife summoned a nearby physician whose care saved his life. The leg remains swollen and discolored but no danger is seen.
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Opelika
Ala
Jenkins
Blake
Lion Attack Near Prabhas Patan Ends in Fatality
A giant lion appeared near Prabhas Patan as a young man stoned it from 15 paces. The lion roared, attacked the man, who died that evening. Villagers fled. the beast disappeared into the Gir Forest. Residents note an unprecedented monstrous specimen.
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Prabhas Patan
Gir
Lati
Kadver
Haroshu
Gir Forest
A Confession From Atlanta
An Atlanta man recounts a survey showing only one in five residents can name the U S President and cabinet. The report notes responses from a state official and two lawyers, all in political offices, while another anecdote mentions Wakeman’s recent tour atop an English stage.
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Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta
United States
Sciamenan
Local Merchants Advertise Bargains on Everyday Goods
Local notices highlight specials from saloonkeepers and retailers at Diamond and Grant streets. Iron City Beer promotion and carpet shop offers plus mens suits priced at 7.88 and 10 dollars. Listings note addresses 65 67 69 71 Parkway and 120 Federal street with seasonal sales and late hours.
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Smith
Mikes
Federal Street
Parkway
P. Cc. C
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Obstinate Juror Reprimanded as Trial Continues
In County Court yesterday Judge Collier presided over Maggie Oberman versus Anton Steffig, an assault damages case. One juror, Frank Gemamel, refused to discuss or vote, causing a mistrial risk. the judge discharged him and praised the remaining eleven jurors for two weeks of faithful service.
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Maggie Oberman
Anton Steffig
Collier
Sterlig
Frank Gemamel
Chess dealers and solution references noted in catalog
The item lists solution sources for a chess problem and references several authors and publishers. It mentions Ernst RtoK B4 and figures such as Otto W Keeney M0 D and J G Stephens R M Richards and H Lyons. It notes a book from a large chess dealer in the United States.
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Otto W
Master Keeney
R. M. Richards
Youn
H. Lyons
Eee
United
Neleee
Not a Fair Division in Kirchner Will Hearing
A Pittsburg Orphans Court hearing before Judge Over opened yesterday on the probate appeal of John P. Kirchner's will. Four children contested citing alleged drunkenness and mental inability. Testimony covered periods of intoxication and temper changes. Case continued to next week.
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Orphans’ Court
John P. Kirchner
Pittsburg
Kirchner
Areen
Hii Kehner
Louisa Bowman
Lizzie Stoerkel
Rindlass
Damage suit filed against B and O Railroad for $100,000
John Ewing Speer filed a precise of a suit against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company seeking damages of 100000 for the death of Charles Ankenheill who was killed on the Philadelphia division of the road. Ankenheill was engineer on the Staten Island division and was son in law of John D. Scully president of the First National Bank. The death is alleged to have resulted from carelessness.
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John Ewing Speer
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Charles Aukenheill
Philadelphia
Ankenheill
Staten Island
Baltimore and Ohio
John D. Scully
First National Bank
Fragments Describe Early Odd Chessboard Parlor Theories
In a crowded room groups test the rumored rise of a new game on idle boards. Beattle appears in demonstrations of a sure win while others show a slow counter as spectators joke and search for a first glimpse of the bourse.
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Prts
Court hearing on Owens Evans bond case ends
Testimony in the Owens Evans bond of friendship case concluded before Register Conner. Evidence focused on the signature alleged to be Owens. Owens heirs' counsel moved for a jury trial issue to the Common Pleas Court, with arguments set for next week before the Register.
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Owens- Evans
Register Conner
Owens
Owens’ Heirs
Common Pleas Court
Register
Steinitz Tschigorin Match Notes From Havana Duel
A dense chess notation fragment discusses Steinitz and Tschigorin in Havana 188, detailing moves that shape defense versus Evans Gambit, including strategic maneuvers, potential transpositions, and the imagined outcomes of various continuations.
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Evans
Tschigorin
Maanner
Havana
Steinus
Hig Neon
Pinkes
Hkuknen Pee
SaEpCene
Dinemonte
Techigorin
Gill avoids payment in satchel loss suit at hotel
The case Minco Morris and Howard vs Charles Gill proprietor of the Charles Hotel concluded with a verdict for Gill. The suit claimed a satchel and contents left for safekeeping. Gill argued Miaco later retrieved the satchel from the hotel office. The jury sided with the defense.
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Minco, Morris & Howard
Charles 8
Gill
the &J. Charles Hotel
Miaco
Trial list for Commonwealth vs Schmidt Burke Maxwell Dietrich
The docket for Criminal Court lists Commonwealth versus Frank Schmidt John J Burke Alfred E Maxwell RK Dietrich and aL Remlinger awaiting trial on unspecified charges in today’s session.
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Day
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Frank Schmidt
John J. Burke
Alfred E. Maxwell
RK. Dietrich
al Remlinger
Legal actions and verdicts in Common Pleas Court No 2
A digest of yesterday's cases includes verdicts for plaintiffs in Schuetz & Henziehausen versus Frank Kilein for 517 dollars and A O Bryan of London Fire Insurance Company for 166 dollars. Other items include a $5 fine for a juror named Sullivan and numerous civil suits for damages, arrestees, and writs of habeas corpus involving Joseph Cannott and Josephine Carroll among others.
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Schuetz & Henziehausen
Frank Kilein
Bryan
London Fire’ Insurance Company
Common Pleas Court No. 2
Sullivan
Ewing
Annie Laxaxiva
David M. Parker
Acupias
W. Black & Co
Craig
A. H. Arison
Join Hicks
Carlin
Pinim- Parrick O'Dornett
Eait
O'Donnel
Samuel Elders
Westmoreland
Anycone
Common Pleas Court No
Carl Huff
Eberhardt & Ober Brewing Company
Josefh
Josephine Carroll
Yar
Garroll
Belog
Alichael Senger
Charles Larkin
Elizabeth Beilstein
M. Fintey
Conrad Galdstroma
Fap
Charles F. Gridstrom
Counterfeit Bicycles Compared to Columbia Worthless
A fragmented notice cites that many bicycles touted as equal to Columbia fall short in quality. The passage notes counterfeits lack unique features and performance, with scattered references to a seller or brand names.
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Columbia
Jamar
Cove
Definable items scarce at half price on D pa Jomee avenue
Only a few left on hand. those available are very definable and will be gold at half on D pa and at Jomee 39 Fite avenue.
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D Pa & Jomee
Fite Avenue
Local Chess Roundup and Revived Sunny South Column
Mr B. St Litton of Allegheny visited Butler on the fourth with players sharing a friendly session. Latton won all four simultaneous games and five single-handed clashes. He beat Mr Stautfner twice and lost once, with two wins. The Sunny South chess column has been revived under Mr I E Sr Hodges and Staten Island celebration.
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B. ST. Litton
Allegheny
Baatler
Latton
Stautfner
Timg
Sunny South
I. E
Bs Hodges
Staten Island
Ferrie Dominates in National Draughts Circuit
James Ferrie, Scottish champion, tied a string of victories including a cup win and draws with Campbell, Reed, and Gray. His rise raises buzz as a potential successor to Wyllie and leader of the Nationalists' Club.
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James Ferrie
Greenock
Caird &Co
J. Find
Jock
M'Innes
Glasgow
Ferrie
Gray
Errie
Bryden
J.P. Reed
Reed
Mr. Ferrie
Wyllie
Dranughts
London Championship Challenge Sparks World Title Debate
F G Lewis challenges F Tescheleit for London honors as the world title dispute simmers. The piece quotes longstanding checkerists and questions Barker Reed claims, arguing the title should be earned. A Rev George Hodges contributes a chapter on Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth in THE DIS.
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J. G. Lewis
F. Tescheleit
Derry News
Barker Addin
Francis
Reed
Great Britain
Mart
Checker
George Hodges
Andrew Carnegie
Return to Common Sense in Letter Writing Rules
A satirical guide outlines proper letter etiquette and envelope customs with emphasis on traditional forms. It advocates full signatures, wax seals, and precise address style while critiquing modern abbreviations and outdated localities.
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Renee
Esquire
Pitlsbury
Allegheny
Taming the Coral by a Florida Reef Discovery
George L. Bancroft reports his experiment on a Florida reef to show coral polyps adapting to water and exposing their work. He claims the coral grew an inch in six months, contradicting scientists who say growth is slow. He notes the coral’s feeding and structure with tentacles and a stomach-like cavity.
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Freeman
Paniae
Ley
Christie Rt
Beattie
Christie Hu
George L. Bancroft
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Florida
Message of support to Torian from a college classmate
A college classmate offers sympathy and help to Torian, class of 91, amid near-end exams. The note promises assistance to help him graduate with flying colors and expresses sincere concern.
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Chicago Tribune
Lumnus
Torian
Somerville Journal Question Prompts Grammatical Rhetoric
A brief item notes tension over stylistic choices in writing and remarks on workplace expectations. It references a debate about ending sentences with prepositions and asks what actions were taken by the employer.
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Somerville Journal
Legal and personal notes from Pine Ridge to Blythe will case
Late news reports a witness list for a Pine Ridge related case with D E Powers asserting evidence and a note that the defendant will have a witness. It also mentions Elbogen’s New York conviction and a stay request in the Supreme Court. The Blythe will contest and a fatal car accident involving Florence Blythe are noted, plus Consul Kerrey on reciprocity and American trade.
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Butteen
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Tsinghseen Ie
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James Day
J. C. Perry
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Dieal
Shortest railroad system led by Judge McWhorter
The Atlanta Constitution reports Judge McWhorter as president of a remarkably short railway system spanning just over three miles between Crawford and Lexington. A tale by Larry Ganti recounts an encounter with Gould in New York, where the judge’s project elicited a sharp, humorous exchange.
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Atlanta Constitution
McWhorter
Crawford
Lexington
Larry Ganti
Hamp
New York
Larry
John Insna
Gould
Where was the fire a New York saying today
The New York Sim notes a 40 year old local phrase in which New Yorkers ask Where was the fire upon seeing a friend in new clothes or gear. The term traces to historic fire looting and uniforms seen after major blazes and remains a colorful slang custom in the city.
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New York
B'Hoys
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