Political voices and reform ideals in a free republic
A collection of opinions on American life, politics, and reform. It discusses mayoral candor, damage from past corruption, the right to seek office, and the potential for future laws on arbitration and labor disputes. It mentions a naval veteran, a birthday, and calls for compulsory arbitration as a remedy to industrial conflict.
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Willan Maccabees
America
Philadelphia
Baltimiore
Tunkantel From Puck
A playful childhood reminiscence recalls a fairy tale prince named Tunkantel from Puck and the phrase I love you more than tongue can tell. The speaker, a young girl, debates the meaning of the line and the rival feelings that arise as she imagines a charming Royal Highness in a personal dream.
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Fairy
Lana
Tunkantel
Deneen speaks on primaries in Oquawka meeting
In Oquawka Illinois on September 22 Senator Deneen urged primaries as a long step toward better government. He warned against bribed conventions and criticized both parties for nominating rascal candidates, arguing a primary law increases voter choice and curbs corrupt practices.
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Hill
Bill
Bilt
Joan
Crowds Watch Laying of Curves at Third and Harrison
Crowds observe the intricate work by the Tri City Railway as eight big curves are laid at Third and Harrison streets. Two curves already in place with crews assembling rails. When finished, the corner will allow any car on Third or Harrison to switch to any other track, doubling Harrison street crossings and completing a dense network of curves and crossings.
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Third
Harrison Streets
Tri- City Railway Company
Harrison Arrests
Harrison Street
Twelfth Street
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Endorsed by Local Merchants
Fractured ad copy claims Hall’s Catarrh Cure cures by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. F J Cheney Co Toledo offers testimonials and a 50 cent price per bottle, sold by druggists. Local wholesale druggists Walding, Kinnan & Marvin endorse the business integrity of F J Cheney.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding
Kixnan & Marvin
Attendance gains at Iowa State University reach new totals
Iowa City reports from President George E. MacLean that after the first week of registration the overall attendance across all colleges shows a twenty percent gain over last year. Professional schools lead with homoeopathy up 100 percent and pharmacy up 30. Liberal arts sees a fresh class of 150, medicine also showing a rise, with one more week of registration likely to push total enrollment toward 1,600 compared with 1,900 a year ago.
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Iowa City
George E. MacLean
State University of
College of Liberal Arts
College of Medicine
Capitol Fireproof Ambition and Protection Upgrades
Des Moines reports Fitzhugh Taylor finds the Iowa State House not fireproof or fire-resisting and notes inadequate protection. He urges extensive upgrades including mains in grounds, standpipes, city muting increase, and a Capitol fire brigade to prevent a disaster like last January.
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Des Moines
Fitzhugh Taylor
Iowa State House
Capital Improvement Commission
State House
Working Overtime Fight Hour Laws Ignore Vigilant Workers
Advertisement claims Dr. King's Now Life Fills cure indigestion biliousness constipation and stomach liver and bowel troubles. Promoted as easy pleasant safe and cost three cents at Frank Dailer's drug store with bold asserts about constant work by millions.
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Dr. King
Frank Dailer
Camel Passage Quip Sparks Rich Man Debate at Gate
A Chicago Record Herald scene quotes a Bible class member claiming wealth riches block entry to heaven while another asserts immediate business need, noting concern over having no cent when reaching the gate.
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Dillionaire
Chicago
Haunted House of Thieves Near Bellinzona
London reports in September that Menrisin near the Italian frontier fears a haunted house linked to a gang of coiners and smugglers. Witnesses heard chains and saw skeletal faces as locals fled. Police arrest near Milan reveal the house as a hub for counterfeit money and stolen goods.
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London
Menrisin
Bellinzona
Milan
Cattleman Mor ton Sees Death Knell For Territory Range
In Muskogee J T Morton, a leading cattle raiser, warns the cattle business in the Indian Territory is collapsing as land allotments, barbed wire fences, and scarce grazing reduce stock. He notes winters require feed, leases are hard to obtain, and big ranches give way to stock feeders as vast lands near 500,000 acres near sale October 3 attract capital for grazing plans.
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Muskogee
J.T
Lon
Lodian
Tn Muskogee
Morton
Indian Territory
Mr. Blorton
Alear
Corm
Interior Department
Australia short of people urges Canadian immigration model
Sir Horace Tooger, Agent General of Queensland, returning to confer with his government on immigration says Australia lacks population and revenue. He notes Americans and Canadians attract settlers while Australia faces difficulties. He urges adopting Canadian methods, wider assistance for immigrants, free farms, and aid after arrival. He emphasizes men, especially agriculturists, are chiefly needed though women are desirable.
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London
Horace Toger
Queensland
Australia
America
Canada
al_ioa
Sir Horace
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promised Relief Across Ail Pains
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as safe for neuralgia headaches back pain and rheumatic discomfort. It claims instant relief through nerve soothing effects and offers a money back guarantee if the first package fails. The copy urges readers to write for a free token and lists customers and locations in a period voice.
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Dr. Miles
de Miles
Miles
G. H. Danks
W. Ard
Sailest
Ann
Inl
California Ae Syrip Co
California Fig Syrup Co
California Fig Syrep Co
Farmer City Heiress Married in Chicago
Miss Lillian Robertson of Farmer City learned she was adopted and heir to 20000 after her father died. In Chicago she married Joseph Oehman of Omaha who aided her search for a brother reportedly living at 9040 Escanaba Avenue. The union follows a family revelation and inheritance.
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Farmer Ity
Trin
Lillian Ral
Chicago
Joseph Oehman
Omaha
Lillian
Farmer City
F. G. Robertson
Robertsons
Avery
Hin
Joseph Oebman
Escanaba Avenue
Brother
Miscevinon
Ochmer
The Stomach is the Man
A misprinted health claim notes a weak stomach harms the body by failing to transform food. It promotes Kodo Dyspepsia Cure as digesting food, cleansing glands, and strengthening stomach membranes to cure indigestion and related ailments. Sold by all druggists.
New Move for Peace in European Mediation Talks
Rome reports Premier Giolitti plans to meet German Chancellor von Bülow at Homberg amid rumors of mediation for peace in the Far East. The Italian government, with Britain, would seek Russia talks with Triple Alliance support, and France’s backing was discussed in a Paris interview between Ste. Luzatti and A. Bouvier.
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Rome
Mach
Giolltiig
Count von Bulow
Homberg
Far East
Giornale d'Italia
Ulian
Great Britain
Russia
France
Ste. Luzatti
Treasury
A. Bouvier
Fingnes
Wyo
Springfield Plan for Interurban Rail to Quincy
Springfield awaits a proposed Interurban link to the Mississippi via Beardstown to Quincy. Placker, Walker & Co Brownstreet financiers reportedly organize a syndicate to issue first mortgage bonds, backed by McKinley interests and local Quincy Hannibal capitalists. Construction could start in spring.
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Springfield
Springfeld
Dispatch
New York
Watl Street
Plaelaar, Walker & Co
Brownstreet Balers
Quincy
Beardstown
McKinley
Hannibal Mo
Placlzer, Walker
Syndicate Details Rendered Vague in Railway Bond Proposal
The manager offered no names of syndicate members and claimed the firm specialized in street and interurban railway bands. He indicated local subscribers and the Bc Kinky syndicate were deeply invested, and that bonds serving a reasonable amount would likely be placed.
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New England
Iocal
Bc Kinky
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