LIGHTS AND SHADOWS AT RICH CHURCHES AND MASS VOTES
A critic recounts Rev. Henry Prank Dressel as a laborer to test welcome in wealthy New York churches, noting ushers’ hostility to the poor and contrast with reporters in stylish dress. Also discusses Rev. R. E. Bisbee observations on New England wages, and Massachusetts election results showing corporate influence and Williams’ vote decline amid a hard-fought party realignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Flower
Henry Prank
D. D
Fuente
Christ
Dr. Frank
Broad Way Tabernacle
New York City
Ware
God
Fifth Avenue
Dr. Frenk
Massachusetts
Root
Branch
Chicago
Williams
Ragged Regiment
Republican Party
Wolcott
Significance of the Recent Elections
Frank Parsons summarizes three main forces in the recent elections. He notes a revolt against bossism and against trusts and corporations, swelling democratic and progressive sentiment. He points to a pendulum swing away from the party in power and discontent with administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parsons
B. C
I. Aa
Platt, Hanne and Gorman
Croker
Low
Henry George
Gether
Hypnotism Test Exposed In Anderson Case
A sensational dispatch from Anderson Indiana reports police focus on a brutal hypnotic demonstration by Mir and Mrs James Foy using the Chercaut system. The act allegedly involves dislocating and unjointing limbs in a staged test to shock observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Mir
James Foy
Foy
Nude boy statue in Brussels dressed for fetes with valet
A nobleman set up a small nude boy statue in Brussels to honor his lost son. On special days it wears elaborate outfits such as civic guard uniforms and court dress, kept by a dedicated valet paid $40, funded by a wealthy Brussels maiden lady who admired the statue.
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Brussels
Guard Civique
United States of Australia
Queensland
United States
Senate
House
Great Britain
Supreme Court
United States of America
Terre Haute
Municipal Newspaper Project Considered by New Haven Council
A New Haven city council meeting debated creating a city operated newspaper. A councilman argued such a paper could start within a month and yield income. The report also notes Philadelphia gas works lease controversy and broader tax and municipal employment trends abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wss
New Haven
Conn
Inheritance tax debates span nations and states
A survey of tax laws shows Britain, Europe and Australian colonies adopting graduated inheritance taxes. Reports compare rates, exemptions, and enforcement across Pennsylvania New York Illinois and other states. The piece cites constitutional challenges and the push for uniformity and ease of collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court i
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Ohio Supreme Court
Illinois
Black
New York
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Connecticut
New Jersey
Massachusetts
California
Maine
Missouri
Virginia
United States
Europe
Geneva
Anton of Uri
Jana
Prussia
France
Austria
Italy
Spain
Holland
Denmark
Belgium
Russia
Norway
Poland
Roumania
Monaco
Time to Stop My Gear Blanche Love Confession
The scene centers on Mr. Trotter declaring lifelong affection to a telephone attendant named Blanche. He asks for a reciprocal feeling and hints at marriage, but Blanche interrupts with a lighthearted “I sing off.” ending the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Trotter
Ilanche
Clippings and Comments on Greenbacks and Reform
A sprawling mishmash discusses greenbacks versus bonds, banking power, and opposition to national currency design. It references Massachusetts Democrat George Fred Williams, Chief Justice Field, trusts, Spain in Cuba, and New York finance, with commentary from multiple editors and papers on U.S. monetary policy and political finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Lucings Goss
Emer
Supreme Bench
Field
Davin Dudley
Tweed
Cyrus
Spain
Cuba
Humboldt
Tenn
Sir. Williams
Chemical National Bank of
New York City
Congress
United States
Chemical Bank
Abridged view of year’s business and trade pressure
The Philadelphia American notes mills operating yet profits weak as buyers lack cash. Orders for seeds show producers struggle to convert goods into payment. Prices trend downward, hindering trade and industry. Six months of mixed fortune pass with some foretold downturns realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Philadelphia
Anders
Portable mirrors rise to aid vain women in public
The piece extols compact vanity aids a woman can carry on street or in a purse. It highlights hair combs with built in mirrors, umbrella handles with hidden glass, chatelaine mirrors, and powder boxes that reveal true skin, suggesting such devices empower women to check appearance discreetly.
Buried City Found Near Priene in Asia Minor
Archaeologists report a well preserved ancient city at Priene near Samos with a full agora, market spaces, council house, theaters, and a near complete street plan. German excavations begun in 1893, under Berlin Museum, reveal a fourth century B C arch fragment among intact walls and doors.
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Pompeii
Asia Minor
Benjamin de Wheeter
Cornell University
Priene
Samos
Ger Mans
Berlin Museum
Wonderful Underground Palaces In West Virginia Cave
A cave on Judge Holt’s Mourne county farm in West Virginia was explored by a group of reliable gentlemen. The narrow entrance opens into chambers with stalactites and stalagmites, extending over five miles with no end in sight. The lime cave resembles others in Virginia and Kentucky and houses peculiar rock forms, including a balance car shape, indicating one of the largest caves in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Holt
Mourne County
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
America
The Ever Ready Pickaninny’s Runaway Cow Tale
Old Diack Hezekiah guides his wounded Jean and aged cow after she strays at a fork. He asks a bored ragged boy to help, joking about turning the cow and speaking to her as she wanders in search of adventures. The scene captures rural humor and dialect.
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Diack Hezekiah
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New England
R E. Bisbee
Bisbee
Chicopee Herald
Mrr
Wiliams
East
Gegres
Hanna
Clleveland
Little Brother 10
Plutocracy
Efort
Repubblican
saMpaten
McKintey
Indianapoli Teker
Everett
Walcott
Boston Post
George
Miss Strongmynde
Oldbach
Sears
Fagts
F.gures
Wim. Matthews Handy
Yemicinal
Torransfer
Batayiz Iz
Liweden
Switzerland
Australia
South Australia
New Zeid
Bureau of Labor
London
Mupisipa
Mayfield
England
Progressives
Fabian Society
Germany
West Pretgnitz
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Paris
Postoffice
Labor Department
British Board of Trade
Wes & Fairy
Newbie Wel
San Francisco
Express
Cumberland
Yorkville
3. C
Dunkirk
N.Y
National Council
Boston
City of
Samuel Leagier
Matthew Marshal
Marshall
Bell
Rudson
Beriey
Chicago Tribune
Bagatelle
Universal Englackian Gould Trust
Christendam
Solay
Legen ci
Russell Sage
Baron Hirsch
Sage
Associated Press
Gage
Times-Merald
Ste
Interstate, Commerce Commission
New York World
South America
Mexico
McKipley
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