Light on Municipal Reform Across Five Cities
Abstract of five papers on city governance from the Cleveland conference of the National Municipal League covers Washington Detroit Chattanooga Seattle and Columbus. Sid dons reviews Washingtons board system under Congress control, MacLaurin praises Pingrees Detroit reforms, Ochs flags Chattanooga state interference, Graves critiques Seattle’s complex charter, and Williams condemns Columbus political patronage with calls for centralized power and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
National Municipal League
Washington
D. C
Detroit
Chattanooga
Seattle
Columbus
Eoward
Graves
Board of Aldermen
House of Delegates
Board of Public Works
Fire Department
Police ‘Board
Police Commission
Fire Commission
A Lesson in Patriotism from a Spartan Mother
A Tribune reader laments the Spartan mother’s rallying cry and praises the moral boost a modern maternal benediction gave to Union soldiers in the Civil War. The letter recalls a Northwestern University student who fled to join 1861 warfare, inspired by a mother’s charge to defend country, faith, and flag. The narrative culminates with Major Marion M. Anderson of Washington, a veteran leader now serving in the Grand Army of the Republic and as a post office official in the District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Bemne
Cowanlice
Northwestern
Butler) University
Titiamnpelli
Central Church of Christ
Fort Sumter
Kokomo
Ilzht
Elvil Ife
Washington
Grand Army of the Republic of
District of Columbia
Ife
Marion
Anderson
Fraise Richard
THIS LAD WAS SLOW An Improbable Tale About a Messenger
Ambassador Bayard visits home and a dozen newspaper men gather at quarantine. A boy delivers a card and tips to a junior helper, who returns with the message that Bayard sends compliments and notes his acquaintances among many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador Bayard
Smith
Catenaris
Boy Confesses Transfer of 15 Cents to Mr Bayard
A boy explains to reporters that he handed Mr Bayard an ecard and 15 cents as instructed, denying knowledge of any Mr Smith who owes the money. He maintains that he acted on prior directions from the questioned party.
Wanted to be Hanged Kentuckian Wit Heats Hanging Story
At a dinner Joe Blackburn outshines Vict President Stevenson in a Kentucky tale. A town audience gathered for Blackburn to speak while a hanging set for that afternoon went ahead. The condemned man interrupts the event asking the executioner to proceed with the hangings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Blackburn
Stevenson
Mr. Wackburn
Kentucky
Joe
Hangman
Welsh religious and literary news from Cilfynydd to Bromley
Rev Michael Willams of Cilfynydd invited to pastor Hermon Calvinistic Methodist Church Dowluls. Bible and library bequest notes, Cymanfa Ganu conductors, and poems linked to Hywel Fychan lineage. Robert Beck’s auctioned Bottwe-y-cood painting fetched 2400 guineas. R D Blackmore’s new Exmoor story teased. Thomas Nicholson named to Bromley Congregational pulpit. career path from Talysarn to Denbigh to Bromley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Willams
Cilfynydd
Hermon Calvinistie Methodist Church
Dowluls
D. Morgan
Penrhyndendraeth
Portmadoc
Bishop Morgan
Jones
Ignatius Williams
Cymanfa Ganu
D. W. Lews
F. T
an @isteddfodle
Co. Meudwy Davies
Vardreelsteddfod
Linnelly
Cywydd Y March Glass
Robert Beck
Upper Bangor
Maria Davin Ames
York Road
Great Yarmouth
Indy
Will
North Wales Baptist College
Bangor
Hugh Williams
Bain College
London Cymmrodorian Society
Wales
David Coxy
Bottwe-y-cood
Christie's
Art Nlon
Cox
Royal Academy
R. D. Blackmore
Lorna Doone
Sker
Thomas Nicholson
Southampton
William Nicholson
Liverpool
Bromley
Nicholson
Talysarn
Denbigh
Brecon College
Ste Principst
Morris
A Good Suggestion in Rochester Remedy Use
John Davies of Rochester suffered severe back and kidney pain diagnosed as gravel by a physician who failed to help. After taking two bottles of Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy he believed himself cured, and he reports the remedy has never failed in this or urinary troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
John Davies
David Kennedy
Duty of Business Men to the Public in McKinley Speech
Governor McKinley, speaking in Cleveland to Ohio chamber representatives, urges citizens and business leaders to engage actively in public life. He warns that public opinion must be vigilant and sustained, and that effective reform follows election through constant citizen effort and cooperation with public officers. He argues businesses cannot stay aloof, calls for patriotic civic duty, and ties good governance to strong enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Williams
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Williams
Cleveland
Chambers of Commerce of
McKinley
Uhey
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Government of Washington
Frederick L. Siddons
Senate
Engineer Corps
Ike
State Corps
Army
Commission
Congress
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
United States
Treasury
House
Joss
Iddona
Siddons
National Treasury
Donald D. MacLaurin
Mich
Civic Federation
Ita
Gald
Board of Estimates
Wayne County
Tut
Police Department
MacLaurin
Magdalene
Pingree
Wingree
Tenn
George W. Ochs
New York
Qwis
the Government of Columbus
M McKinley
the People’s Business
Yi Bc
Davidow’s Store
Penn
Iato Bishool
Reval Horne
Seventh Street
Scranton
Ewis
Shoees
Lewis
Lowis’ Oeg
Globe Shoe Store
Lacka. Ave
Evans & Powell
Prop
Eva M. Hetzel
E. M. Hetzel
E Rodiagon
Pilsener
Maloney
OIL and Manufacturing
Meridian Street
M. W. Collins
M’g'r
Joan Hamlin
West Lackawanna Ave
Washington Avenue
Works
Nax-Ang, Pasy EB A
W. V. RR
M. H. Dale
Scranton, Pa
William S. Millar
Baker
Old Water Co
Wyoming Ave
Laurel Hill Park
Sarry Hill Fark
N. Colle
Prop'r
New York Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
G. Dub
Dimnck
Spruce Street
Telephone 5002
Atlantic Refining Co
Wm. Mason
Omce
Coal
Pine Brook
Pithat
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