Philadelphia Fights Graft on Police Reform
Philadelphia moves against police graft with Commissioner Porter leading a drive against vice and gambling. Detective Jacobs charges lead to suspensions and counter affidavits as resorts are closed and hundreds arrested while ministers back reform efforts in the city.
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New York
Philadelphia
Quaker City
George D. Porter
Commissioner of Public Safety
Porter
Wayne Junction
Jacobs
Tenderloin
Blankenberg
Police
Roosevelt Attacks Penrose Over Standard Oil Fallout
Col Theodore Roosevelt declared Penrose should be dropped from the Senate and said Penrose aided the Bull Moose party with his remarks on Standard Oil. He plans a letter to Senator Clapp outlining firsthand testimony from William Loeb Jr and aims to shift from defense to denials backed by Loeb and Cortelyou.
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Solon
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Penrose
Senate
Pennsylvania
Standard Oil
Bull Moose
Clapp
Roosevelt
William Loeb, Jr
Senate Committee
Odell
Archbold
Harriman
Mr. Loeb
Mr. Taft
Mr Taft
Mr. Clapp
Loeb, Cortelyou
Dog Votes Supposedly Cast in James Hughes Election
A House committee investigating Representative James A. Hughes of West Virginia found during the Hughes election probe that a pedigreed bulldog was voted in place of a Black voter. The remark underscores the problematic voting irregularities noted in the inquiry.
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House
James A. Hughes
West Virginia
Hughes
Monument Unveiling Honors General Sullivan at Newtown Battlefield
Governor Dix presided at Elmira as a $20,000 monument to General Sullivan, famed colonial Indian fighter, was unveiled on the Newtown battlefield near here. Brig Gen Albert Mills led the escort of seven companies from the Twenty-ninth regiment, with remarks by Mills Lynne Sullivan and State Senator John F Murtaugh.
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Elmira
N. Y
Dix
Sullivan
Newtown
Twenty-ninth Regiment
Albert L. Mills
Governor Dix
General Mills
Lynne Sullivan
John F. Murtaugh
Assassins Fire On Lumber Crew In Louisiana Payroll Ambush
Harlo McDermid of Muscatine and J F Biiney a Summitt Lumber official were ambushed near Randolph Louisiana while carrying a payroll of $8000. McDermid was shot five times through the breast and once in the head and is expected to die Harmney was shot twice through the body. The victims escaped by crawling into bushes. The payroll was destined for a logging camp.
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Muscatine
Harlo McDermid
J. F. Biiney
Summitt Lumber Company
Muscatine Concern
H. W. Huttig
Randolph
McDermid
Harmney
Marble pay rate is low in Carrara marble trades
A Consular Agent Felix A. Delmas report from Carrara details daily wages for marble workers. Quarrymen earn 46 cents to 1.93 dollars, mill operators 45 cents to 1.15, cutters 38 to 57, studio workers and sculptors 45 cents to 2.31, and boys 10 to 38 cents. Kaiser William walks at Wilhelmshoehe castle in Cassel on August 29.
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Washington
Carrara
Italy
Felix A. Delmas
Delmas
Clever Eye Tricks With Moving Rings And Illusions
A description of optical tricks using a paper with three rings. By turning the paper in small circles, the rings appear to chase each other. Some circles seem to move opposite to the turn, requiring larger spaces for full effect. An illusion with wire hoops prompts choosing which hoop is nearest, then perception shifts with steady viewing.
William T Sherman First News of California Gold Discovery
Dudley F. Jones recounts a young Lieutenant William T. Sherman delivering the Coloma gold news from Monterey to Washington. The tale links Sherman’s early dispatch with his later Civil War fame, noting the perilous journey and the rapid Washington report that sparked national fever.
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William T. Sherman
California
New York
Dudley F. Jones
Arkansas
Tecoguy
Jones
New York State
Sutter
Mexico
Monterey
Mason
Sacramento River
Washington
Sacramento Valley
Coloma
Leutenant
Fort Brown
Brownsville
Rio Grande River
Atlanta
KE. J. Edwards
Nut Cracking Sunday Quieted by Suppression of Habit
A historic custom in colonial England and early America allowed nuts to be cracked during sermons on Cracknut Sunday. Worshippers, rich with nuts, created loud noise as preachers struggled to be heard. The practice, once favored, faded in the early 1800s after efforts to suppress it met stubborn resistance.
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England
Willing to Wait Parson Invites to Sunday School
A parson invites Lola to Sunday school to hear of heaven and the golden streets. Lola eagerly agrees yet wishes to keep the surprise for when she arrives.
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Heaven
Lola
Picnic Date Uppermost In Sunday School Exchange
The exchange centers on discovering the upcoming picnic date as Algernon Weil asks what will be learned today while the parson greets him for Sunday school. The dialogue highlights curiosity about plans and routine church activity.
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Algernon
Algernon Weil
Portable lamp for campers and hunters with belt mounted gas generator
A portable acetylene lamp designed for campers and hunters attaches to the head with a belt mounted gas generator and a front reflector that blocks airflow. The unit includes a stand for boat or camp use, with a swiveling bracket and thumb screw to adjust position. inventor is C. A. Loveless of Waters Meet Michigan.
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Mr. C. A. Loveless
Waters Meet
Mich
Scientific American
Behavioral Maxims From a Judge for a Canine Companion
A Judge outlines practical lessons learned from a dog, covering hygiene, discipline, appetite, fear management, social signals, and loyalty. The list includes cleaning, swatting flies, scent tests, weather adaptation, speaking for needs, standing up to bullies, sensing threats, recognizing authority, memory of bones, hydration, refusal of alcohol, avoiding cats, fidelity, and seeking shade in August.
Three Quarts Milk From Cows Damaging Corn
Mr. Smith recounts neighbors’ cows eating the tops of his young corn. His sons corralled the cows into the barn and milked them, producing three quarts of milk. He cites learning milking, deterred grazing, and fresh milk as unintended benefits.
Johnny’s dinner request stirs fond family talk
In a family dinner scene, guests choose portions of white and dark meat while Johnny asks for both kinds in excess. The exchange reveals warm, humorous moments as each relative navigates the turkey serving. Johnny interjects with a playful demand for plenty of both meats.
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Johnny
Willie Wants Pie Adventure
Four year old Willie asks his mother to play a game by pretending she is his Mamma and he is her little boy. He suggests that she ask him for a piece of pie and he will describe what makes a good pie for little boys.
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Willie
Insurrection at Reggio and Foreign Troop Movements
Garibaldi loyalists repulsed government troops at Reggio in an early action. A 2500 strong French force landed in Mexico amid global tension. Battle at Groveton pits Ewell against a Federal division under General Rufus King. England orders the Tuscarora to quit Palmouth and deny port services.
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Garibaldi
Reggio
Groveton
Manassas Plains
Virginia
Ewell
Rufus King
England
United States
Palmouth
Emerson on Independence of Solitude in a Crowd
A reflective quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson asserts that true greatness lies in maintaining personal independence and inner sweetness while amidst public opinion and crowds.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Time Tables No 13 Exp 2 9 Percent and Local Trains
Train schedule listing departures and arrivals for No 13 Exp No 22 Lo Pass No 468 Lim No 0 Lo Pass No 3 Bus No 88 Lo Frt and multiple other lines with daily exceptions noted. Agent H W Russel signs as agent.
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Lim
H. W. Russel
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Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
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Iowwa
Washington Co. Savings Bank
Iowa
Eicher & Livingston
Edmund D. Morrison
Morrison Bldg
North Side Square
J.J. Kellogg
South Side Square
W.M. Keeley
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Crail’s
J. Hanley
Klein Klo Ko Store
Harry H. Ross
Casen Bros
E. J. Perry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Sherman Brother
Fenton & Adams Chiropractors
Carter Square
D. F. Macon
Macon
Austin Sutherland
Foleys
Bright
Lammor’s
J.D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
Washington County
Alpine Aerte No. 198
BE. G. Pox
W. P
R. C. Dubois
Secy
Mi. WW
Vailey Forge
Hall Om North Side Square
Moriarty
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
C. A. Dewey
W. M
J. W. Morton
Cyrus
RB. A
H. C. Hult
P. J. W. Morton
Hetichem Commandery
K. T
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B. C
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U. K
J Kunath
Myrtle Bragg
Hos Lisk
Frank Negers
Uleo
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