Behind the Ward Bosses in Politics by Ernest M Gaffey
In a 1908 essay Ernest M Gaffey surveys ward bosses, arguing political power shifts with the times. He notes the varied types of bosses from quiet schemers to open organizers, their tactics, ambitions, and the changing image from brawny enforcers to smooth strategists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosa
Anil Londa
Fort Health Department
Alitk Inapeutar Magen
Ely
Olin
Kentucky
Tidtona
Ted Muld Seus Potter
Whimsicalities: Quick banter across a table of tales
A collage of quick gibes and vignettes from gossip pages. Dialogues touch on rugs, farms, meat prices, art, fame, and social foibles. Jokes drift through Miss Corntessel, a fabled farmhouse, a meat trust, a hunter of luck, and a sly card sharp in a city column of humor.
The Business Blot in Mrs Sprigge’s Letter to Mr Richman
A fragment from The Business Blot notes Mrs Sprigge asking Mr Richman for a business interview. It references Mr Spriggs and a fountain pen, with a nod to New York Weakly in a terse, satirical tone.
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Sprigge
Richman
Spriggs
New York
Fort Crook tornado bravery praised as epic military duty
A Fort Crook tornado event is hailed as one of America’s most remarkable charges. Troops of the Sixth Regiment formed battalion, moved through debris to shelter, and stood firm as the storm struck, with the Kansas City Journal lauding their calm, steadfast conduct amid the chaos and destruction.
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Fort Crook
Hell
Heaven
Port Conak
Pesistlions
Tornade
Saya
Kansas
Balaklava
Metallic Mirrors In Demand For Searchlights And Lighthouses
A new metallic mirror system using electrodeposition offers higher heat penetration, reduced fracture risk, and minimal distortion when hit by projectiles. Alternate bands of gold and white surfaces improve beam clarity, surpassing fragile silvered glass mirrors in durability and performance for naval and searchlight use.
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Wurape
The Human Machine and Parisian Diet Utilities
The piece extols the human body as a more efficient engine, claiming superior longevity to locomotives and printing presses while delivering more work per fuel than any other machine. It also mentions a Parisian diet and a chef in New York who seeks a single reliable method to rejuvenate an ancient egg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prison committee studies eastern states for new Ohio prison
A committee formed by the state governors discusses conditions at a proposed Ohio penitentiary. They plan to gather data, seek modern design ideas, and consider building a new prison with a state appropriation. The group will tour western states and report to Governor Hartley with detailed findings.
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Columbus
Ohio
Guy
Marrinet
le Wird
Hartle
Eavertir
Fan
Ashtelin
Huffman
Butter
Ward
Cusahoga
Montgomwrys
LIQUOR LEAGUE MAY DISBAND IN STATE POLITICS
Columbo and Ohio Liquor League may disband amid talks of reform and party realignment. The Liberal League plans broader changes as delegates discuss future cooperation. Also reports of a fatal domestic shooting near New Boston after abuse allegations and a massive milk condemnation in Ohio. Renowned physician and Lancet editor Dr Faves Culbertson dies at 77.
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Columbo
Ohio Liquor League
Teague
Jourph ‘T
Columban
Liberal League
Giga
Cinetunli
Faves Con Culberte
Eilitor
Tie Lancet-Chnte
Paradyata
Rem Hearn
West Seventh Street
iIness
Cineryiath
Nhutical
Rogers Appointed State Fire Marshal in Ohio
Columbus reports Gen. W. R. Rogers of Cleveland named state fire marshal for two years by Gen. Hilt ris. He selects T. Brown of Columbus as deputy and Dr Clarence Manis of Columbus as another deputy. Brown previously served under H. D. Diwis in Cleveland. The firing spans focus on safety and inspections amid county oil tank risks and a fatal spider bite story in Silver Creek.
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Columbus
W. 8. Rogers
Cleveland
Grond Army of the
Cleve Jahd
Derrick
Turer
Aerounnins
Unifacy
Stace
Gulbert
Brown
Cuyahoga County
Pellotaaitinus
Mary Jordan
Silver Creek
Out s on Wages and Trials in Canton and Beyond
A composite note covers wage scale talks in Youngstown, Canton trials tied to 1905 Canton State burials, Lisbon dates for trial, and prosecutor Uphany. It notes an explosion at National Cash Register in Dayton killing two and injuring several, with names of victims and injured. Also mentions Gunness victim link, Ansberry renomination in Bryan district, Lorain slate, a stomach probe in Youngstown, and a Filipino teaching appointment for Prof. F W Daring from Hamilton.
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Youngstown
Western War Iron Association
Association of
Tron, Steel and
Cambridge Springs
Canton
Lisbon
Nomners
Uphany
Tivis
The
Dank
Dayton
National Cash Register
John Kessling
Alton Arment
Fluudbers
Jas Hansen
Gao
Scrat
Joe Miller
Question of Clothes at conference looms for West Side church
A dispute over attire among members of the Conservative Byethres church on the West Side is highlighted as a key issue before the annual conference in Des Moines starting Wednesday. The event also covers other state matters from Ohio, including criminal investigations, court actions, and appointments.
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Dayton
Byethres
Drest i
Des Moines
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Ernest M’gaffey
Stecass
Dugan
Danny Dugan
Casey
Dan
Danny Dogan
Danny
Steller
Peter Casey
Daniel Dugan
Trish
United States
Connally
Polics
Ernest Migaffey
Joseph B. Bowles
Fook
Pimres
Duca
Meoly
Promo the Root
FF Sboss
Laura
Mr. Ferguson
George
Mrs. Ferguson
Haver
Chieiga
Thune
Meat Trust
Theutcher
Chicago
Reedré-Herald
Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
St Tle
Chicago Rcord-Herald
Bure
Detroit Free Press
Cole
Bo Shadiboy
New York Weekly
Germany
Er Ips
Scientific American
Athens
Joseph Addison
Ohio State News
Special Commission
Liquor League
Liberal League Association
Guggenferd
Wodthy
Rogers
Creamer
Cincinnati
Edgar F Plas
Texas
Laporte
Ind
Ansberry
Bryan
T. T. Ansberry
Defiance
W. H Troup
Wm. Belne
Denver
Lorain
Manstrell
Sharp
Jacob
Ohioan
Hamilton
F. W. Daring
Middletown
Philippine Islands
Manila
Tella
State Board of Appraisers and Assessors
Lima
Chas
P. Donze
Niles
Iswee EH. Jones
Wareren
Mo Q Messer
Tiffin
Mark le Leister
Circleville
Slile
Klingensmith
D. Lane
Wright
State Board of Charities
Massillon State
Harris
John Adams
Cleveland, O
Amherst High School
Whitacre
Alliance
J. Whitacre
Toledo
P. Davies Canton
Geo. Miller
B. F
An Weybrecht
Thomas Arnold
Cambridge
United Mine Workers of America
Carnegie Science Hall
Springfield
Wittenberg Cestern
E. F Smith
Philadelphia
Pre Went
University of Pennsylvania
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