Flying trapeze thrills headline Ringling show
A vivid notice extols the Fishers and Ringling Brothers circus as bringing aerial feats that outpace rivals. It highlights midair somersaults with flyers Louie Rose town and Fanchon, DaCémas, Rahde, Miles Turnout, and acts by Alvo Bolse Pickard, Flour, Buniin, Ada Castello, Tupler, Lockhart elephants, Souder horn brass, and Marchand puppetry. The hippodrome promises races and new acts, with diverse trained animals and the Valentino company equestrian display.
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Familly
Ringling Brothers
Louie
Rose
Fanchon
Ber
Fiebers
DuComax
Kingling Brothers
Miles Turnout
Alvo
Bolse
Pickard
Ormancey
Ores
Buniin
Mme
Ada Castello
Tupler
Lockhart
Souder
Gehant
Marchand
Box
Yantent Company
Indy
Albert Crandall
Mothers and daughters urged to learn basic female health facts
A reader advocates teaching women essential facts about their own anatomy and the three life stages of womanhood. The letter warns neglect harms marriage, motherhood, and nerves, citing a husband’s report of his wife’s nervousness and cold hands, praising Dr. Pierce's remedies.
Magnificent Circus Parade Delights City crowds
A grand circus day opens with a free street parade described as the largest zoological collection in the United States. The procession spans thirty sections, each a distinct parade segment, featuring costly wild beasts in captivity and spectacular costumes and decoration unseen before in the city.
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United States
Misquoted New York Woman Warns Against Kissing
Miss E Marguerite Lindley of New York at the International Health Protective association convention says she opposes miscellaneous kissing and that kissing is dangerous to health. She favors handshakes and believes kissing babies should be stopped by watchers amid concerns about girls today kissing promiscuously.
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Cleveland, O
E. Marguerte Lindley
New York
International Health Protective Association
Lindley
Yale Receives Bronze Bust of Librarian Poole
Yale has been gifted a bronze bust of William Fred Poole of Chicago, the inventor of the Poole system for classifying library volumes. Poole, a former Yale student, later served as librarian at the Boston Athenæum, Cincinnati Public Library, and Newberry Library in Chicago. The bust was presented by Poole’s family.
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Poole
Institute New Haven
Yale
William Fred Poole
Chicago
Europe
Boston Athenaeum
Cincinnat Public Library
Newberry Library
Pigeons Return to Wisconsin After 20 Year Absence
A flock of American passenger pigeons was seen near Lime Ridge in Wisconsin, described as a mile long and so dense as to nearly obscure the sun. The birds had not been observed in twenty years and previously roosted along Lime Ridge before disappearing.
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Wisconsin
Reedsburg
Wie
Lime Ridge
Sunday Golf Row at Wealthy Indianapolis Club
The Wealthy Country Club of Indianapolis faces disruption over Sunday golf play. The club, built by city society figures with keeps grounds and clubhouses northwest of the city, may vote on new officers and whether Sunday games resume this year. A heated contest over Sabbath golf raises the possibility of a split among members.
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Indianapolis
Tndianapolis
Country Club
Railroads Control Anthracite Coal Market Says Independent Owners
Scranton and Wooster mine owners told the industrial commission that railroads own mines and set prices, stifling independent operators. They praised labor unions for stabilizing prices and security, while noting miners’ wages fell about 12 percent over 15 years despite higher output. They claimed eight hour workdays now equal nine and a half previously, with no trusts among bituminous operators.
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Washington
R. G. Brooks
Scranton
Walter J. Mullin
Wooster, G
Industrial Commission
Brooks
Mullin
Mr. Mullin
Torex
Fire kills foreman as warehouse burns in Kansas City
A five story Newbs Transfer and Storage warehouse at Union avenue caught fire last night in Kansas City. Fireman James F. McNellis, foreman of No. 4 company, was killed after entering the debris to fight the blaze and contact with live wires. Two other firefighters were seriously shocked. The blaze destroyed goods valued around 125,000 with extensive storage of farm implements machinery and commodities. several firms face losses and a public sale of contents is expected.
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Kansas City
Newbs Transfer and Storage Company
Union Avenue
James F. McNeilis
No. 4 Track Company
McNellis
Debrie
Brether
McNelilson
McNellin
Frank Deardett
Sah Fcalwen
Newby Company
Tidensle
National Coating Company
Arbackie Iran
New Shri Montgomery
McFarland, Co
Salladespath
Proctor & Gamble
Cinkati
Ireland
Tansted Oil Company
Samuel Cupples & Co
I Donte
St. Vais
Autograph of Shakespeare’s son-in-law resurfaces in relics meet
At Stratford-on-Avon trustees disclose a secret: an autograph of John II Shakespeare’s son-in-law, cut from a Stratford corporation document in 1793 by Malone. Donor Baker found the item in a second-hand bookshop in London and placed it in an old volume. The autographed page had been missing for over a century.
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London
Shakespeare
Stratford-on-Avon
Johns II
Stratford Corporation
Malone
Baker
Ostetter's Stomach Bitters Touted as Blood Purifier
An old advertorial claims Ostetter's Stomach Bitters purify blood and cleanse organs. It promises to improve health, clear skin, brighten complexion, and quiet nerves as a stomach tonic and blood purifier.
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Ostetter
Sage Describes Wealth as Honor in Disputed Remarks
The exchange centers on wealth and social duty as Russell Sage argues that retiring from business harms the nation while Carnegie’s generosity is praised. Sage contends a rich man can still serve public interests and questions the idea that publicly giving wealth diminishes respect. The dialogue touches on duty, wealth, and national prosperity.
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Bagr
Curtiessy
Sage
Catneste
Stanton Denounces Mrs George as Calibrated Heroine
New York May 1 George’s wife Mrs Anna I Genres features on platform. Elizabeth Cady Stanton praises women of unassailable reputation while critiquing relying on male juries. She argues women must be tried by juries of their peers and may need self help if justice fails.
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New York
Aire
Rulsabeth Cady Stanton
Anna I Genres
Chamipion
George
Sue
Wi Inap
Saxton
Ohio
Stanton
Electrolysis Suspected in Logansport Gas and Water Pipes
Logansport Indiana May 11 election of damage from electrolysis blamed for deterioration of gas and water mains. Electrical expert E E Brownel of Dayton surveyed lines and found pipes corroded and leaking, with pressure near the power plant already failing. Officials expect heavy damages and a potential suit against an electric line between Dayton and Cincinnati as reports await from two consulting iron experts.
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Logansport
Ind
Ciy Council
E. E. Brownel
Dayton
Brownel
Unés
Indianapolis
Didiana
Franklin
Cincinnati
White House Potatoes and Public Grounds Debate
Washington voices debate over cultivating tubers on public grounds in front of the White House. The plan aims to ease poverty with potato and corn displays, but critics warn against transforming the presidential lawn into a track garden and question measures to improve public spaces.
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Washington. v
Curt
Amd
Aker
White House
Trumbull
Pingress
Agricul
Witler
Secret Austrian Gun Theft Sparks Military Alarm
Vienna May 11 reports a foreign agent stole a key secret in Austria’s latest quick firing gun design. The theft occurred near Vienna as technicians tested rounds north of the city. Investigators pursue the time and methods, while officials consider a Reichstag bill to equip light artillery with the new guns. A separate testimonial promotes a rheumatism remedy from Halter Blackmore in Pittsburgh.
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Vienna
Austria
Tomas
Bois
Kio
Reichat
Denver to Santa Fe Route Ticket Offers
Advertises $19.00 Denver to Denver return via Santa Fe Route with sale dates May 16 and 17 and valid for return through June 15. Mentions Palimian sleepers and free chair cars, Bertha reserved, baggage checked, tickets sold by T. L. King agent, Topeka. Also notes Butte Montana travel at $25.55 via Santa Fe Route.
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Denver
Santa Fe
Bertha
T. L. King
Topeka
Butte
Mont
Grain-O praised as wholesome grain beverage for all ages
A reader praises Grain-O made from pure grains noting initial dislike turned to preference after a week. The letter claims grain drink nourishes the system and is suitable for children and adults. It promotes buying a package from grocers with preparation directions for a delicious healthy table beverage.
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Beneft
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