City bonds issue should wait on voters decision in local election
The article compiles statements from Plainfield leaders and residents opposing city bond issues without a popular mandate. Mayors, council members, and candidates insist bonds require a formal majority vote at the polls before any debt is authorized.
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Courier
Deak
Plainfield
Reyes, K. Cask
Det
Bondhok
H.L
Biro
Traly
Ernest R. Ackerman
Lee
Uncle Sam and Chill Sparks in Turbulent Press Mock War
A collage of editorials ridicules Chill and praises American naval might. Writers from the Philadelphia Inquirer Minneapolis Times Chicago Post and others debate reparation threats and potential strikes on South America with John L Sullivan cited as a humbling tactic. Harvard notes 2618 students.
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Sam
Philadelphia Inquirer
Kalamazco Telegraph
Wharton
Blaine
America
Minneapolis Times
United Tes
Lois Globe- Democrst
Mr. Blaine
Newport Observer
Chili
John L. Sullivan
San Francisco
Chicagoton Post
Valparaiso
Baltimore
Uncle Sam
Columbus
John Buil
Washington Star
Sabors
United States
Chill
Junta
Fes Kenn
St. Louis
Paris Exposition and Global Industrial Exhibits Chronicle
A historical survey traces the evolution of international exhibitions from early French efforts in 1790s France through the 19th century Paris Exposition and later global beacons. It notes royal patronage, national committees, and rising public interest driving venues from Birmingham to Melbourne and New York, with impacts on art, industry, and culture.
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France
Manchester
Birmingham
Prince Albert
Society of Arts
Mechanic Institute
Maore
Great Britain
As & Guarantee Fund
Universal
Dublin
Cork
Ireland
London
Kensington
Melbourne
Pranos
Paris
Haarlem
Belgium
Seine
Sweden
Denmark
Moscow
Vienna
New York
Philadelphia
Europe
Notable Ladies and Fashion Anecdotes of 19th Century Figures
A string of society notes mentions Portia Westen’s winter plans in Florence, Princess Bismarck’s asthma confinement, Mrs George J Gould’s housekeeping skill, Frances E Willard’s modest taste in fashion, Queen Victoria owning a dress woven from spiders’ webs gifted by the Brazilian Empress in 1877.
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Ant
Westen
Florence
Bismarck
George J. Gould
Kingdon
Frances E Willard
Boston
Brazil
Cheston anecdote on Chinese doctors and a Rome street tale
An audience excerpt recalls Sir Cecil Miles anecdotes in China about lanterns and doctors with fatal outcomes. A Chicago Herald note contrasts Rome's Via Nazionale with the ancient Corso, celebrating memory versus modern progress and imagining old-world tales.
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Chiesa
China
Cecil Miles
Scott
Ryan
Shanghai
Chicago Herald
Neome
Rome
W. W. Story
Via Nazionale
Corso
Cinderella Feet And Women Doctors In The News
The Marquise de Talleyrand Périgord's fame for beauty resurfaces alongside anecdotes of a tiny foot and a ballroom mishap. The piece notes varying numbers of women doctors across nations from the United States to Belgium, highlighting Blackwell as a pioneer and contrasting access to practice and education in France Vienna Spain Romania and Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquise de Talleyrand- Périgord
Adee Stevens
Abe
Baroness de’ Vatry
Baroness de Vatry
Mme. de Vantry
United States
New York
Miss Blackwell
India
France
Germany
Vienna
Spain
Roumanis
Belgium
The Doctor's Bequest From Dr X Cabinet of Potions
A wealthy elderly patient dies and leaves a bequest to Dr X for the contents of his cabinet. The cabinet is opened to reveal unopened potions and anodynes. the doctor, present with the executor, appears dismayed by the discovery. A lighthearted note on burglars and newssheet value follows.
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Piginfield
Yeterday
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Eprron
Covaier
F. E. Mansi
MR. Erickson
Erickson
Ackerman
Dean Lin
Harvard University
Jesters’ Club
Itler
Holmes
Mawson
Whittier
Brown & Sharp
T Sharett
Pierson Hardware
West Front Street
Plata
United Tea and Coffee Growers Association
West Front Sotrene
C. M. Ulrich
Curer and
Shoker
Jecot
Elkwood Cafe
J. B. Miller
Iea
Dent’s
Allock & Davis
Plainfield Produce CO
Wnalers
Ratitan Mills
North Avenue
R. J. Shaw
Ann
Coca
Front Street
Park Avenue
A. M. Griefen
East Front
O. M. Dunham’s
Gret
E. Flower
East Front St. Neil
York Maila
Somerville and
Easton Maila
Trenton
Maita
A. U. Mail
ER. & Pope, P. M
Coal & Wised
E. H. Holmer
Lehigh Coal
North Avene
A. D.cook & Bro
John Johnston
South Avenue
John N. Schenck
Peo Eens Ban Plainfield, B. J Hot Water
Rand Steam Hi Paya At
John H. K. Peythan
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