Talking on Kansas and the crude talent plan
Eastern papers debate Kansas politics and a national campaign plan to drill crude talent into stump speakers. The New York World and Tribune discuss Governor Leedy and Populism, praising and mocking Kansas reforms, railways, and anti-corporate sentiment, with Vrooman’s hiring scheme highlighted as a test.
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New York Tribune
Vrooman
The
Carl Vrooman
Parsons
Kan
National Bureau of Volunteer
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Jones
Arkansas
Stone
Missouri
Ozark
Washington
Veguman
Kansas
Sime
Bureau
Ite
Moly
Cplon
Vrouman
Emparin Gacette
Kanana
A Cure for Lame Back from Pain Balm Testimony
Louden Grover of Sardis Kentucky recounts his daughter recovering from fever with back and hip pain. After many remedies failed she used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and found complete relief. The advertisement touts Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism. Sold by druggists.
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Louden Grover
Sardis
Chamberlain
L. Sheldon
P.O
Mary French Pici
Library
Quad's Queer Tales A Husband Who Didn't Scare
A farmer awaits a train fearing his wife will arrive with a new partner. A discreet messenger warns of a shocking betrayal. The scene ends as the train pulls in and a woman steps off, prompting surprise and implied reunion or revelation.
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Inks
Oscar Saehciae
Venan T Tong
Ifwra
Howe
Cincinnati
Ineo
Bart
Edison and the Girl in a Chicago Belt Tale
Chicago Times-Herald recounts a humorous episode with Edison visiting a downtown belt shop during the exposition. A young clerk explains electricity flows from copper to zinc to a plate, provoking Edison to question and correct the science as a surprised, sharp-eyed woman hurls the belt in frustration and exits.
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Chicago
Hiison
Emean
Indy
Logan ‘Edison
Aaid Edison
Edson
Edison
Emil Walt
Chicago Times-Herald
Drought and Spring Water Schemes in Rural Tales
A fragmentary vintage humor piece recounts rough humor and rough weather in a Cumberland region tale. A farmer jokes about a wife and a cross-eyed flirt, then shifts to a drought chase where a man with a keg of spring water meets a stranger on a mountain road, with references to a Bill Fisher and a store at crossroads.
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America
Cumberland
Hell
Errard
Lilme
Bill Fisher
Tie
Fisher's
Theater Men Talk Hat Ordinance Spars on Audience Hats
Chicago theater managers discuss the hat rule, favoring reasonable removal of hats while noting enforcement challenges. They cite refunds for obstructed views and a matron to handle ladies hats, with mixed views on whether law or public opinion will drive compliance.
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Chicago
Harry J. Powers
Hooley’s
Hooley
L. L. Sharpe
McVicer’s
Agita Uon
A. M. Palmer
Great Northern Theater
Harry G. Sommers
The
Columbia
Davis
St. Louia
Hamlin
Grand Opera House
Dr Mary Walker Plans Hospital in Oswego
Washington dispatch says Dr Mary Walker, famed for wearing male dress, is in the capital and seeks support for a hospital at Oswego in which she would apply her methods for curing women’s ailments. She hopes to advance women’s dress and independence while pursuing medical aims.
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Washington
Jun
Sfary Walker
United States
Capitol
Walker
Sbe
Lfe
Nmi
Ward McAllister
Dave
Dr. Walker
Nes
Chicago
Oswego
Minnesota Senate Bill Seeks Immediate Effect for Rail Commission
A Minnesota bill introduced in the senate by Miller aims to give weight to railroad and warehouse commission findings. It would allow decisions to take immediate effect with court appeal not staying proceedings unless ordered, require commission to take additional evidence if needed, and deem commission records prima facie. Reports from rail companies must include full financial and operational details or face a $100 daily fine.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Senate
Miller
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad and Warehouse
Combia~sion
Seamen Oppose Senate Substitutes on Merchant Marine Bill
Frye and Hale face strong backlash from Western Seamen’s Society and allied groups over their substitute for House bill 2603. Resolutions condemn the clause as barbarous and call for mass meetings to protest, while endorsing the Plimsoll act as a model. A copy goes to the speaker and Congressman Barton.
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Cleveland
Jam
Frye
Hale
Senate
Te Western Seamen's Society
8. F
Tmker
Buffalo
New York
Pittabure
New Orleans
Congress
Frye and Hale
American Seamen's Friend Society
Barton
Sam Jones Sparks Controversy in Boston Revival
Sam Jones opened a Boston revival week and attacked solemn preaching saying Boston is near hell due to ministers. He mocked titles like D D and urged judges of choir selection by voice over piety. He accused Miayton churches of peace with the devil and criticized broad minded sermons and lax commandment reading.
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Boston
Sam Jones
Benton
Jesus
Jones
Myaton
Boxton
Boxton Wants Broad Minded, Theral
Ukely
International botanical laboratory planned in West Indies
Plans move to establish an International botanical laboratory in the West Indies led by Prof John M Coulter of the University of Chicago with notable support from Prof T Dositia of the University of Minnesota The Jamaica colonial administration has offered incentives while a verification trip will visit Orizaba Mexico the Florida Keys and possibly Cuba A commission led by Prof AbcDougal may set the Jamaica station with a representative from Oxford University joining if Jamaica is chosen.
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Chicago
West Indies
John M. Coulter
The
Universty of Chicago
Nia
TD. Tosetia
University of Minneapol
Germany
Java
Jamaica
Orizaba
Mexico
Keys of
Florida
Cuba
Prat
AbcDougal
Oxford University
England
Astor Not a Briton
The Associated Press states that Mr Wim Waldorf Astor is not a naturalized British citizen and has no intention of pledging allegiance to the British crown. He recently sold part of New York real estate, a move cited as business rather than political or national intent.
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London
Associated Press
Wim
Waldorf Axstor
Astor
Great Britain
New York
Altgelds Summer Home Near Rockford Seeks Renovation
The former governor Altgeld planned a summer home overlooking Rock River near Rockford known as the Kroll. J B Mix was the former owner and the site is to be developed into a summer residence. The article mentions a skin condition and a product claim for hair loss treatment, Hall's Hair Remedy.
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Altgeld
Rockford
Til
Oregon
Rock River
J. B. Mix
Tne
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Teety
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Detroit News
Washington Star
Perry Patettie
Coppers
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Watson
Cincinnati Enquitar
Ba Atimors
Lodge
Kansas Ave
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