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The High Cost of Living and the Middleman
Indianapolis mayor Samuel L. Shank travels to Albany to denounce middlemen as a factor in high living costs. He cites Ohio apple windfalls rotting while cities face steep prices, arguing artificial supply constraints harm both rich and poor and that railroads and middlemen drive greed.
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Indianapolis
Albany
N. Y
Ohio
Mount Gilead
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
The Real Kaiser as Modern Leader Not Charlatan
The article argues the German emperor is a modern businesslike leader, not a divine autocrat, capable of restraint in war and open to expert judgment. It counters sensational fear by noting his cautious stance toward military and cultural matters and his desire to earn informed opinion.
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Earl of Lonsdale
London Daily News
Frederick the Great
Frederick William
Europe
America
Regulation of scarce goods to aid both seller and buyer
The piece argues for markets to regulate distribution of scarce items like drugs and food, avoiding waste and injustice. It contrasts wartime sieges and medieval brutality with a civilized system that serves the greatest good, urging sane regulation to prevent roadside spoilage of apples, potatoes, and other staples.
Kaiser's youthful vanity fades with looming responsibilities
The passage reflects on Kaiser Wilhelm II and suggests his adolescent self belief faded as he faced growing duties. It notes his early intolerance and confidence, tempered by the weight of his future roles and responsibilities shaping his mature conduct.
Psychicwave of conscience sweeps nation experts say
The piece argues a rising psychic influence of guilt and remorse across the country citing confessions from Adams county Ohio voters and the McNamara brothers. It notes critics like Max Nordau on religious awakenings after wars and questions planetary explanations for criminal upheavals while praising how convictions emerge with minimal effort.
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George A. Zeller
Illinois State Hospital
Bartonville
Adams County
Ohio
McNamara Brothers
Richeson
Max Nordau
America
Chicago
Lorimer
Washington
R. E. Morse
Stock-Watering and Finance Frenzy Exposed in Indianapolis News
The piece denounces frenzied finance and stock water inflation led by the Steel Trust, citing $1.402 billion in stock against $682 million in plants and $720 million of water. It warns of global market barriers, including Paris and London, and calls for a Dr. Wiley like plan to restore national reputation and curb domestic hysteria.
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Indianapolis
Steel Trust
Columbus
America
Christ
Bethlehem
Paris
London
Dr. Wiley
Mona Lisa Immersed in Louvre Shifting Gallery Scene
A Paris letter recalls the Mona Lisa’s disappearance and the guides’ struggle to move tour groups from the now empty space. The frame now features Raphael’s Baldassare Castiglione, a stark contrast to the former smiling portrait and its famed, elusive charm.
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Baldassare Castiglione
Raphael
German Americans Have Shown Patriotism Across History
In a letter to The Light, F W Schweppe of Boerne argues against the view that German Americans lack patriotism. He cites German population roles in colonial and revolutionary eras, notes German contributions in wars, and defends language use and education as markers of citizenship. He contrasts with English-only views and praises multilingual governance in Europe.
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Charles Jordan
England
Pennsylvania
New York
Hudson
Newberg
Schnectady
Fort Shanwix
Rome
Mohawk Valley
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
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Charles Lees
Benedict Arnolds
Steuben
de Kalb
Herkimer
Johnny Bull
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Milwaukee
San Antonio
Callaghan
Yordan
Germany
United States
New Braunfels
Ireland
Comal
Canada
Switzerland
Guatemala
Texas
Kentucky
F. W. Schweppe
Boerne
Love Against Uncle Sam in Kansas Fumes at Post Office
A rural carrier in Kansas disputes a fine from the Post Office after a cyclone delayed his route. He writes to Postmaster General Hitchcock claiming his family’s military service and arguing the government treats him unfairly, likening it to corrupt Rome.
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Kansas
Hitchcock
New York
Rome
Washington Correspondence
New York World
Man refuses boy permission to miss work for hockey game
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt a boss rebukes an office boy who asks to watch a hockey game. The boss insists on staying at work and accuses the boy of using family tragedies to sneak away.
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Naughty Marietta at Grand earns warm applause but mixed music
Victor Herbert’s Naughty Marietta drew a capacity crowd at the Grand with lively staging and strong acting. Florence Webber as Marietta impressed with a clear soprano and vivacious portrayal, while Cara Crendelli as Adah delivered a robust contralto turn. Blanche Latelli provided much of the evening’s humor as Lizette, though some songs felt loosely connected to the plot.
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Victor Herbert
Mr. Herbert
Marietta
Florence Webber
Marietta d’Altena
Italy
Cara Crendelli
Adah
Blanche Latelli
Lizette
Up-to-Date Verse Parodies by a Modern Kipling of the Species
A humorous note on poets facing writer’s block and the role of a Kipling-like figure in producing parodies. The verse mentions sending pieces on If Mandalay Danny Deever Gungha Din Screw Guns and Birds of Prey to an editor in hope of sale.
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Mandalay
Danny Deever
Birds of Prey
Hoice
Kipling
Naughty Marietta at Grand City Theater Delights Audience
Edouard Beck shines as Etienne with strong acting while Juan Cardo’s Richard Warrington and Sid Braham as Silas Slick provide comedy. Warren D. Lombard as Governor Grandet and George Burke Scott as Sir Harry Blake give solid performances. Staging and costuming are excellent and the chorus impresses. the show repeats tonight with a lively New Orleans atmosphere.
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Warren D. Lombard
Governor Grandet
George Burke Scott
Sir Harry Blake
John Horn
Rudolfo
New Orleans
Marietta
Girl Helps Boy With Nickel For Bread
A Main avenue high school pupil comforts a tearful boy who carried a shard of a milk bottle after it broke on the sidewalk. The boy’s mother had instructed him to exchange the bottle for bread, and the girl lends a nickel to buy it.
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Main Avenue High School
Baked Beans as Hair Tonic Draws Patent Interest
The New York World reports California chemist Thomas H. Bartlett patented hair tonic No. 920902 claiming baked beans and pork fat aid hair growth. His patent outlines a preparation using three cups white beans and three pounds salt pork parboiled and cooked for eight hours then baked twelve hours.
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New York
Boston
California
Thomas H. Bartlett
Washington
Bartlett
Fears of Creditors Target Jack Johnson
A New York Evening Sun item laments heartless creditors pressing fines on Jack Johnson, arguing the hardship of seizing his hard earned money and criticizing the collection effort.
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Jack Johnson
New York Evening Sun
Carnegie Admits Past Interest in Politics
In remarks noted by the Baltimore Sun, Andrew Carnegie concedes that he once showed some interest in politics, acknowledging past involvement. The statement frames his influence as limited and focused on broader civic matters rather than partisan activity.
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