Medical and surgical instruments and art reproductions
An advertisement highlights physicians gear including outfits, cases, and surgical instruments from WM. K. Armstrong & Co, with a list of items and addresses. It also promotes George Barrie & Son publications and a range of periodicals, describing content on art, science, and biography, with emphasis on engaging juvenile and adult readers.
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WM. K. Armstrong & CO
Meridan St
Indianapolis
Ind
The March Atlantic Monthly and Other Periodicals
A survey of current magazines notes Woodrow Wilson and democracy, yellow journalism debates, and essays on international affairs. It covers Atlantic Monthly, Ladies' Home Journal, Scribner's, and Century with discussions of McKinley, immigration, de Witte, and American prose, along with literary sketches and portraits.
Books and notices preview new memoirs and war history
A survey of spring memoirs and histories features Johannes Brahms recollections, Daniel Webb Ster, Bishop Potter on Japan, and Nordic travel. It highlights Bertha Runkle's Helmet of Navarre, D’ri and I, Alice of Old Vincennes, A Soldier of Virginia, The Immortality of the Soul, and The Handy Man Afloat. Harper’s History of the War in the Philippines, with extensive maps and plates, is described as an official-style reference with images and diagrams.
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Seriel
Johannes Brahms
Gould
Brahms
John Bach McMaster
Daniel Webbster
Bishop Potter
Japan
Jonas Stadling
Siberia
Andree
Lillie Hamilton French
New York
Luella Miner
Bertha Runkle
Navarre
Irving Bacheller
Eben Holden
D'ri and I
D'ri
Bowen-Merrll Company
Alice
Old Vincennes
Maurice Thompson
Virginia
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Braddock
McClure, Phillips & Co
Edward H. Sothern
Hamlet
Garden Theater
Mr. Sothern
Miss Harned
Ophelia
Samuel D. McConnell
Macmillian Company
McConnell
Small, Maynard & Co
G. Goodenough
Department of Memoirs
Robley D. Evans
D. Appleton & Co
United States
German Kaltser
Evans
Kiel Canal
Messrs
Harper & Brothers
Philippines
Frank Miller
William Dinwiddie
John F. Bass
Admiral Dewey
General Merritt
General Greene
General Otis
Gen. Lawton
Gilmore
War Department
Unknown Writer Opportunity in a Magazine Shake-Up
A New York Independent analysis surveys February issues of major magazines to test whether timely pieces and celebrity authors dominate. The study finds fiction and non-timely work remain strong, with 32 public affairs, 17 biography, 51 fiction, and 28 miscellaneous items, suggesting magazines are not yet fully newspaperized and remain allies to aspiring writers despite the Spain War era shake-up.
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New York Independent
The
Atlantic
Cosmopolitan
Century
Forum
Harper's
Lippincott’s
McClure’s
Munsey’s
North American Review
Review of Reviews
Spain
The Taste for Fiction in Boston Journal
The article notes a surge in fiction reading over the past decade, contrasting the Trilby craze with earlier megahits like Ben-Hur. It cites astonishing sales figures and lists several books from a recent Bookman list, highlighting shifting public appetite and the era’s publishing trends.
Shot Wife and Father at Terre Haute Mine Works
Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Charles Rogers, a carpenter, shot his wife and her father Milburn Batey in a quarrel over child custody. He surrendered hours later claiming intent to die by his own hand. he admits firing the second shot intentionally. Batey and Rogers worked at the car works where a lynching occurred recently. Also: jury deliberating in Joe Jeemes double murder case. verdict expected but uncertain.
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Indianapoke Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Charles Rogers
Milburn Batey
Rogers
Batey
George Ward
Indianapolis Journal
Joe Jeemes
United Mine Workers Indiana Convention Ready for Long Session
A large turnout is expected as almost every Indiana mine is organized under the United Mine Workers. The two to three day state gathering will appoint a scale committee to bargain with Indiana Operators' Association for the coming year starting April 1. Topics include recognizing the Hoisting Engineers' Brotherhood and pay for mule drivers amid broader wage negotiations. A long list of officers candidates is noted.
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Terre Haute
Ind
United Mine Workers of Indiana
Indiana Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Ilinois
Amalgamated Workers Meet in Muncia Indiana
The Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers Fifth district held its second meeting in Muncia Indiana. Union Labor Hall hosted hundreds of members and delegates led by Vice President Clem Jarvis of Anderson. Delegates debated adopting a continuous pay scale and several previously opposed leaders reportedly reconsidered after explanations.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncia
Ind
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Indiana Gas Belt
Union Labor Hall
Clem Jarvis
Anderson
Interscholastic field day to be held May 10 at Marion
Wabash and six nearby high schools will compete in events including sprints, distance runs, hurdles, jumps, pole vault and throws. Two entrants from each school compete per event except the relay with four. A gold medal will go to the team scoring the most points.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Marion
Huntington
Hartford City
Fairmount
Kokomo
Bank cashier Walter Offill arrested on embezzlement charges
NASHVILLE ILL March 10 Walter Offill cashier of the defunct Ash ley bank has been arrested on two warrants charging him as an accessory to the bank embezzlement. He waived exam and is held on 20000 bonds to appear at the April term of the Washington County Circuit Court. Other warrants require State's Attorney Verner to obtain a $100000 bond by Wednesday morning or face action. In Jeffersonville Ind March W Prof W W Borden completed a museum at Borden and moves specimens to the new building costing 15000 dollars with modern facilities. The college will benefit from the museum.
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Stehle
Claus Meyer
von Gebhardt
Albert von Keller
Herodias
George Barrie & Son
Philadelphia
St. Nicholas
Nansen
Duke de Abruzzi
Chicago
Frontenac
Samuel Merwin
England
France
Five Nations
Matthew Stanley Quay
Quiller Couch
Success
Dolliver
Iowa
de Reszke
Edwin Marin
New York
Sojourner Truth
Wendell Phillips
Stowe
Lillie B. Chace Wyman
New England
Johny Boyle O'Reilly
F. Spencer Idwin
Boston University
Ireland
America
Baldwin
Eng
Wall Street
Edward VII
Galusha A. Grow
Lincoln
New York City
Robert Hurt
China
Malk
Stephen Crane
Old St. George's New York
Jacob Riis
Nashvile
Ill
Walter Offill
Edmund Palmer
Ashley Bank
Palmer
Washington County
Vernor
O. Palmer
Indianapolis Journal
Jeffersonville
Ind
W. W. Borden
Borden
Pew
The
College
Christian Church Dedication At Fountain City
Fountain City in Wayne County dedicated its new Christian Church today. Rev Z T Sweeney of Columbus preached this morning and again this evening. A congratulatory service with all ministers, a communion, song and praise followed the afternoon service. Bedford reports the death of Peter Diehl, 88, a longtime resident.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
New Christian Church
Fountain City
Twelve Men in Irons Aboard Camperdown Mutiny Charge
British steamer Camperdown returning from Cuban ports reports twelve crew in irons for mutiny after grounding off Cape Lookout. Six firemen and six seamen detained at Church Street police station. Captain Smith’s orders to proceed were met with refusal. Crews to face U S commissioner. Dixie training ship to be freed from Potomac mud soon. Other liner arrivals and sailings listed from March 10.
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New York
Smith
Cuba
Cape Lookout Shoals
North Carolina
Church Street
United States
Railroad Offices Burned in New York Fire
A fire at the New York & Hartford Railroad Company offices on Willis avenue caused about 250000 in damage. Thirty clerks escaped with difficulty as a gale worsened the blaze. Firefighters arrived about six and struggled to control the flames until nearly eight.
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New York
New York & Hartford Railroad Company
Willis Avenue
Glass Plant Fire Destroys Greensburg Factory
The Standard Glass Company plant south of Greensburg was destroyed by fire today. Leased from National Glass Company, it was to start up tomorrow with many workers. Cause suspected to be a gas explosion. Loss estimated at 0,000.
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Greensburg
Standard Glass Company
Here
Natonal Glass Company
Three Die as Fire Ravages Morton's Livery Stable
San Francisco report says three men Charles White Charles Young and R Jamieson and seventy horses perished in a blaze that struck Morton's livery stable. The workers were trapped in the hayloft.
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San Francisco
Charles White
Charles Young
R. Jamieson
Morton
Fire destroys University of Iowa College buildings
A morning blaze at the University of Iowa in Iowa City wiped out the College of Medicine and the literary buildings. The total damage is estimated at not less than 250000 dollars.
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Iowa City
College of Medicine
University of Iowa
Magee L. C. Magee State Senator Laid In State In Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on March 10 twenty thousand people viewed the body of State Senator C. L. Magee at The Maples residence. A public viewing is scheduled for tomorrow before private mourning. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Trinity Church at 2:30 p.m. with Bishop Whitehead officiating, followed by private interment nearby.
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Pittsburg
C. L. Magee
Lntial
Trinity Church
Whitehead
Kennedy Flees Hospital After Surgery
Chicago reports Charles Kennedy assistant general passenger agent of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad escaped from St Luke’s Hospital early this morning following a serious surgical operation two weeks earlier leaving authorities to search for him.
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Chicago
Charles Kennedy
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
St. Luke's Hospital
Death of Long-Serving Cleveland Priest OCallaghan
The Rev. Eugene M. O'Callaghan a veteran Cleveland diocese priest aged seventy died tonight. Born in Ireland he was ordained forty-one years ago, marking a long tenure in the church.
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Cleveland
Eugene M. O'Callaghan
Cleveland Diocese
Ireland
Cleveland to Wooster Electric Rail Link Formed
The Cleveland Southern Electric Railroad has been organized to run from Cleveland to Wooster via the Cleveland and Berea line. Cleveland capitalists back the project, with W. I. Lamprecht as president, A. H. Pomeroy as vice president, F. H. Fuller as secretary, and F. T. Pomeroy as treasurer. Capitalization is $1,000,000.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Southern Electric Railroad
Wooster
Cleveland & Berea
W. I. Lamprecht
A. H. Pomeroy
F. H. Fuller
F. T. Pomerory
Children Seek Rural Wedding Sparks Kentucky Spanking
Thomas Turner twelve and OE a one ten, sons of Bell County farmers, rode ten miles to seek marriage with Rev. Theodore Sprake. The minister detained them until fathers arrived. the youths were sent home and punished.
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Pineville
Thomas ‘Turner
Bell County
Theodore Sprake
Diaz to preside over Cabinet in Mexico City
The Official Gazette reports President Diaz will return to Mexico City within a fortnight to chair the Cabinet session and deliver his message to Congress opening next month. All reports say he is steadily gaining strength.
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Menico City
Diaz
Congress
Heavy Coal Movement South
Pittsburg dispatches report the Ohio River at coalboat stage with 15 percent feet of water at the dam at midnight and rising. Over 1,000,000 bushels of coal started for Southern points today and a further 11 bushels are expected to follow the rise. Up river reports indicate rain and rising rivers at all points.
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Pittsburg
Ohio River
Private Bank Robbed in Argonia Kansas
Argonia Kansas March 10 private bank of J H Springer robbed last night of 32.60 in cash and 4.00 in registered government 3 percent bonds. Safe blown open with nitroglycerin.
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Argonia
Kan
J. H. Springer
Marcy's Special Sale Diamonds and Jewelry Week
Special sale at Marcy's features big bargains on diamonds and jewelry this week. Local shoppers visit the store to compare prices and find deals on rings bracelets and necklaces while supplies last.
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Marcy's
Chicago building trades council protests AFL amalgamation plan
The Chicago Building Material Trades Council endorsed the Chicago Federation of Labor stance against AFL amalgamation as proposed at the Louisville convention. After discussion, the council urged its officers to contact the AFL executive board and protest any move to implement the program, urging postponement until after the next AFL annual convention.
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Chicago
Chicago Building Material Trades Council
Chicago Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Louisville
Toledo carpenters demand hour rate and eight hour day
The Toledo carpenters unions representing about one thousand workers demand a wage of 75 cents an hour for an eight hour day. They warn the new schedule must start May 1 or they will strike.
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Toledo
Carpenters
Menace at Shubenacadie Church Ends in Bloodshed
A family feud between the Ettinger and Lantz families near Shubenacadie Nova Scotia escalated at a church when the Ettingers fired on leaving worship. One Lantz brother was killed, two Ettingers were wounded seriously, and others were injured, with local constables declining interference.
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Halifax
Shubenacadie
David, Emach
Melrose Ettinger
Lantz Brothers
Ettingers
Lentz
Emach
Jamaica protest to Ecuador over forced labor for railway
Kingston Jamaica March 10 The Governor acting for Britain has sent a strong protest to the President of Ecuador regarding the use of soldiers to force thousands of Jamaican laborers to work under the McDonald syndicate on the Guayaquil to Quito railroad. The protest is nearly an ultimatum demanding immediate cessation of the coercive measures.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Ecuador
McDonald Syndicate
Guayaquil
Quito
Pace of Yellow Journals Exposed by March Ainslee’s
Ainslee’s essay details brutal presses, naming George Fife and Ike White as examples of reporters driven to exhaustion. It cites 17,000 words written in a day and editors dictating a month’s worth of editorials in one morning, showing reckless ambition of Park Row papers and the risks borne by journalists.
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Allen Sangree
Ainslee
Evening Journal
George Fife
Philadelphia
United States
Fife
Admiral Sampson and Navy Recognition Debate
The Springfield Republican notes Admiral Sampson’s right to recognition and his stance on naval promotion policy. It asserts his view on war service and officer advancement does not diminish due respect for his contributions, even if it diverges from popular opinion.
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Springfield
Sampson
Congress
Inaugural Vision for McKinley on Expansion and Civilizaton
The article, written in a racial and imperial frame, praises McKinley’s inaugural stance on Cuban and Philippine policy. It argues his presidency will advance expansionist aims for the United States and its archipelago, asserting a strong Republican path and the restoration of civilization through American power.
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Nebraska
United States
Archipelago
Cuba
McKinley
Turkey sellers parade flock through Ortega streets
Two turkey herders drove a flock of over thirty birds through Ortega and Tiburcio offering them for sale. Dressed in hardy mountain attire indicating distant pueblo origins, they used whips to corral customers and swiftly gathered birds for inspection as a bystander watched.
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Mexican Herald
Ortega and
Tiburcio
Pueblo
Zaguan
Japanese Contractions Spark British Press Outrage
London Mail reports indignation in Japanese papers over English and American journal contractions. It cites an insulting exchange on a Tokyo Yokohama train where an American asked if the Japanese passenger was Chinese or Japanese, and the reply queried the American’s own race in a sharp retort.
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London Mail
Tokyo
Yokohama
Lawyer Sues Over False Arrest In Madison County
Springfield March 10 Attorney Willis L Fairman of Alton with John L Boals filed a Madison county Circuit Court suit seeking damages for false imprisonment. They allege police officers Joseph Hess and George hauled them from Alton to Edwardsville during a midnight drive and jail detention in connection with a thieves case.
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Springfield
Ill
Willis L. Fairman
Alton
Pany
John L Boals
Hdwardsville
Madison County
Joseph Hess
George
Edwardsville
Carrie Nation Sues Over Named Drink In Kentucky
A Kentucky case centers on Carrie Nation suing over a drink mixer naming a tall beverage after her. The parties discuss a ten thousand dollar claim for damages from the naming, with the suit highlighting the socially humorous impact in the region.
Very Silly Talk in Boston Transcript Roosevelts West View
The passage mocks politics with garbled phrases about a barbaric vice president and barberism guiding Roosevelt to the presidency. It suggests Roosevelt seeks leadership while the West holds sway, noting disdain for salon men and vague regional bets on political fate.
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Boston Transcript
Roosevelt
Dent
Hommes de Salon
Six masked burglars blow Toledo post office safe
Six masked men raided a Toledo blacksmith shop and then blew open the post office safe with nitro glycerin, securing about seven dollars. Police hunt suspects after the bold daytime break.
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Toledo
Mrs Winslow's Syrup for teething and warnings of consumption
Antique ad copy touts Mrs Winslow's Syrup as a teething remedy sold by druggists across the country. It warns of consumption and claims quick cures with products like Pikes Drops, promising relief in one minute. The text frames teething pain and early disease as linked dangers from long ago.
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Hibben, Hollweg & CO
Pupin
Woodrow Wilson
Atlantic Monthly
Bulgaria
Miles-Corbin
Uruguay
John Gilmer Speed
Henry B. F. Macfarland
Washington
Republic
John Bradley Thayer
John Marshall
Germany
William C. Dreher
Freedmen’s Bureau
W. E. B. du Bois
Charles Battell Loomis
Masses
Book Review Department
Miss Jewett
Miss Wiggins
Edith M. Thomas
Robert Underwood Johnson
Ladies’ Home Journal
Marguerite Merington
Charles Dana Gibson
Theodore Roosevelt
Sallie Ward
Mr. Bok
Europe
Mr. Norman
Joseph Sohn
Brander Matthews
Thomas F. Millard
Austin Dobson
Walden Fawcett
Dlanc Tha
George "Sen
Tees
Boston Journal
du Maurier
Old
Vincennes
Christian
United Mine Workers’ Convention— Iron Men
Muncie
Jeemes
Amalgamated Association
Christian Church
Indiana
Bedford
March W
Peter Diehl
Indiana Noten
Hedford
Seika Tasmea Pee Seed
Camperdown
Dixie
Potomac River
St. Louis
Southampton
Cherbourg
Germanic
Liverpool
Queenstown
Umbria
Hanover
Bremen
Siberian
Lasgow
London
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Cufic
Patria
Marseilles
Naples
Oraric
Campania
Gibraltar
New Haaven & Hartford
Iowa College
Ute
E. M. O'Callaghan
New Electric Railway Company
Knight
Bowen-Merrill Company
Chicago Trades Council
Union of the Federations
Park Row
Ike White
Star
Norcross
Russell Sage
Alzaka
Canadian Pacific
World
Pulitzer
Canada
Admiral Sampson
Stevenson Building
Old Tel
Jon
Ron
Jac. Metzger & CO
Aso
Tel
Ws B.burford
Voiies
Admirals War Service
Con
Schley
Dewey
Nebraska State Journal
Carrie Nation
Mrs. Winslow
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