Talk of the Town in Washington City Disturbances Rise
A long critical note on deteriorating behavior and police inaction in Washington. It cites nightly disturbances at local dives Kentucky saloon and Elswick joint, decries lack of police response, and questions city leadership and reform efforts. Mentions Mayor, Council, and City Attorney issues amid a broader push for law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arshel Cavanaugh
Freform
Hensii N
Downey
Eatin
Dta
Bynum appointmentsparks party debate in Indianapolis
A local newspaper column sketches partisan clashes over Ex-Mayor Bynum’s federal post in Washington. It notes Democratic criticism, questions his true loyalties, and contrasts it with supporters who praise his long service and financial expertise. The piece blends guild politics with discussion of pension bills and national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
Washington
Sient
Jones
J. Bynum
Daviess County
Bryan
William BD. Bynura
Honore Daviess County
Indianapolis
Congress i
William] Jennings Bryan
Bryan Wthere
Asia
Congress
Billy Bryant
Fragmentary political remark on mayoral power and party stance
Fragmentary OCR text references a mayor, council authority, police force and party lines. It shows a Republican and Democrat exchange about actions under law, with garbled names and quotes. No coherent event or date available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fouaht
Farrz
Unions Face Crisis As Federation Teeters on Breakup
The American Federation faces a crucial period as delegates at Louisville worry disintegration may follow if radical changes are not made. Critics argue the federation, twenty years old, has complex machinery and diverse trades undermining autonomy and risking the organization’s future. The Knights of Labor contrast cited. withdrawal threats loom, with potential end of the federation being only a matter of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labo
Louisville
Enle
Knights of Labor
Itrade
Christmas Spirit Drives Store Sales in Town
Inptaxaponis notes retailers pay 50 cents per front foot into a 4h fund for holiday decoration and illumination. Shrewd observers say Christmas day shoppers flock to stores, seeking festive displays. If no snow falls, lighting and decoration heighten the scene, adding to seasonal cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ced
King George of Greece Hits Carriage Bullet in War Escape
King George of Greece was shot at several times after a delay at the end of the war with Turkey. A bullet lodged in his carriage wood, he claimed miraculous escape and had the bullet set in a watch charm, believing it would protect him from assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agaandy
Russiaville
Washington
Egan
Tod
George
Greece
Turkey
Senator Wellington and Oklahoma statehood debate echoed
Special Correspondence from Wasinxuroy D C notes Senator Wellington remains a Republican in vote but aligns with Democrats, while Molliver settles into Senate life and Fairbanks backs Oklahoma statehood with two representatives. The Isthmian Canal Commission favors Nicaragua route, Hepburn bill considerations continue, and President McKinley praises Congress’s businesslike start as Oklahoma discussed for admission with potential Indian Territory annexation later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Ta Tar Gazette
Wasinxuroy
D.C
Wellington
Molliver
Isthmian Canal Commission
Nicaragua
Nicaragua Canal
England
Hay
McHinlly
Mariner
Congress
Houde
Senate
House
Czar Presents Diamonds Sword Inscriptions To Admirals
The Czar awarded Admiral Alexvieff a gold sword studded with diamonds inscribed for the successful campaign in Chili land and a similar sword to General Grodekoff engraved for the pacification of Manjehuri a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexvieff
Chilli
Grodekoff
Manjehuria
Fragmented quotes and proverbs from old periodicals
A string of fragmented quotations and attributions from various sources including The Worldlings The Footsteps of a Throne and Mr Dooley. The excerpt weaves themes of jealousy pride love and social critique with incomplete phrases and garbled names.
Ingratitude and slander in Irish and Kipling tales
A critical piece from the Inter Ocean rebukes Timothy Healy for slandering American philippine troops, arguing Irish American soldiers deserve respect. It notes Irish descent Americans in Chicago stand ready to defend their nation. The column then recalls Rudyard Kipling’s sea voyage incident as a foreshadowed anecdote about fear and duty aboard a ship.
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Timothy Healy
North Louth
House of Commons
Tault
Healy
South Africa
Philippines
Houses of Commons
Magn
Dleary
Ar. Healy
America
Haley
Chicago
Inter-Ocean
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Rentiegaa
Colin
John Deivney
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Herla
Geveral
Hastings
Indiana
Aes
T& An
M ‘Charles Handy
R Ab Brown
Brown
Citttorpcy
Inman
Ftrm
Ogdon
Wilson
Orie
Weil
Democrat
Bob
Miers
Huishané
Eledtiana
Iday
Oxir
Herald
Genera Miles
Cuba
Flo
Ar Y For
Dinte
Kinikake
Thie Boer
Veaves
Dincinnatti Com
Mercial Tribune
M. J. Carnahan
Washington City News Notes
Oxvanoma
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Statehood
Oklahoutta
St. Taouis Globe Democrat
Auld Jang Syhe
Tani
Mr. Dooley
Christopher
Hay Hand
Dranys
Rudyard Kipling
Mr. Kipling
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