Municipal reform for city self government and direct legislation
The article compares US and European ideas of city power, arguing for expanded municipal self rule. It discusses direct legislation, requiring a 30 day wait on new ordinances, petition thresholds to submit to voters, and potential council action via citizen petitions to address ill advised or corrupt acts while ensuring final voter decisions at next or special elections.
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United States
England
Europe
Iecomes
Commmon
Rail deaths spike in summer three months last year
In July to September last year 224 passengers died in U S rail accidents, triple the nine quarter average. Derailments and collisions totaled 2,760, with 1,032 lives lost in this dark quarter. Elbert Hubbard quips on perpetual ignorance, urging citizens toward active engagement and progress.
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United States
Poultry Business Boom For George Gould
George Gould enters the poultry trade and is said to be making it pay handsomely. The man has a rare financial genius that could profit from poetry or even a country newspaper, observers note.
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George Gould
Luther Burbank Introduces Year Round Rhubarb Varieties
California wizard Luther Burbank unveils rhubarb that grows throughout the year and can be flavored with strawberry or raspberry. The innovation promises new tastes for preserves and culinary experiments.
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Luther Burbank
California
Presidential booms near the White House for some men
The piece notes that several politicians may reach the White House, with some achieving near presidentship. It highlights Chicago's recent construction of large packing plants aimed at challenging the beef trust domination.
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White House
Chigigo
Beef Trust
Kissing Habit Sparks Mask Warning for Conductors
A playful remark warns that if the kissing trend started by M. Witte becomes widespread, railway conductors may need to wear masks to curb its spread. The comment highlights social anxieties about etiquette and public behavior in a light, period-appropriate tone.
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M. Witte
Say a good word for Troy and gain nothing
A short, proverb like note urges kindness toward Troy, suggesting goodwill costs nothing yet could yield personal benefit.
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Troy
Treaty of Washington may mark peace pact with Japan
Washington notes report peace between Japan and Russia, agreed at Portsmouth, could be named Treaty of Washington. President Roosevelt may oversee final signing, with a White House banquet and a commemorative painting. State Department sees American diplomacy as victory and may reconvene the Hague tribunal after hosts return home.
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Russia
Portsmouth
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
State Department
Berlin
Paris
Ghent
Tilsit
Utrech
Shimonoseki
Hague Tribunal
Theo Uenators
Hague
Root
Salmons
Newchang
Manchuria
China
Department of Agriculture
George Moore
Bureau of Animal Industry
Salmon
Bureau
Evading Federal Law Stoppage by Mail Wagon Strikers
Fifty mail wagon drivers in New York report sickness to dodge a federal offense for interfering with the mails. The dispute centers on a contract firm refusing to raise wages, prompting feigned illness as a tactic. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar advertised as a remedy for colds and coughs. Sold by S. Kingston.
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New York
United States
Kennedy
S. Kingston
Nearly an Entire Block Burned in Stevenville Fire
Fire swept the business section of Stevenville Montana on August 25 burning all but two buildings. The block suffered about 190000 dollars in losses with Buck & Co. taking the heaviest hit at 60000 dollars.
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Stevenville
Mont
Buck & Co
Arias
State Medical Co
Missouri
L Institute
Olive St
W.corner
Olive Sts
Ofc
ST. Louis
Chicago Chief Engineer Killed by Train Near Hammond
Frederick C. Rossiter, a well known Chicago engineer, was killed by a train near Hammond Indiana. His son Robert witnessed the accident.
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Hammond, Ind
Frederick C. Rossiter
Chicago
Here
Robert
Letter Carriers Refuse AFL Affiliation
Portland Sept 8 The National Letter Carriers association voted nearly unanimously to not affiliate with the American Federation of Labor, marking a clear stance against joining the AFL despite broad sentiment among members.
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Portland
Ore
National Letter Carriers’ Association
American Federation of Labor
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal remedy for indigestion and weak stomachs, claiming it strengthens digestive organs and freshens breath. Promoter S Kingston sells it, and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents, urging readers seeking vigor and health.
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S. Kingston
Hollister
Kingston
Thirty Years Ago This Week In Troy
From The Weekly Bulletin dated September 9 1875 highlights include M W Powell leading Spring Valley school, sidewalk work to Brookside, a Grangers picnic at Hickory Grove between St Jacob and Lebanon, Maria Auwarter wed Erhardt Deimling at Edwardsville, Andrew W Waddel a Troy resident dies at 74 7 14, W W Jarvis enters Madison County assessor treasurer race, Troy teachers form a local institute with M W Powell president and Wm G Lane secretary.
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M. W. Powell
Brookside
Troy
Hickory Grove
St. Jacob
Lebanon
Maria ’ Auwarter
Erhardt Deim
Edwardsville
Andrew W. Waddel
W. W. Jarvis
Madison County
Troy and Vicinity
Wm. G. Lane
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