$15,000 to aid judge bid involving Metropolitan official
A former Metropolitan street railway employee testified before a city commissioner about negotiations with Metropolitan officers for a $15,000 contribution to a fund to influence the Democratic nomination for a supreme court seat for Vernon Motus. The witness, Julian, claimed the offer was tied to John McIntyre and involved years of prior allegations amid inquiries into conduct and possible favoritism.
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Julian
Metropolitan: Street Railway
Detroit
Lund
Vernon M. Davis
Washington Post
New York
Louis E. Julian, & Furse
Metropolitanaire T Hanway Company
Justce
Supreme Court
Vernon MoTusis
John McIntyre
Asaissibl Distret
Omer Dugene A. Felis
McIntyrs
Pany
Jerome
Franklin Pierce
Andrews
Smee Ely
John F. McIntyre
Pierce
Metropolitan
Mr. Jerome
Justice Davis
Horse Knew Sign of Death in Bayonne Hearse Horse
Dan the black hearse horse owned by Bayonne School Trustee Thomas M O'Brien was pensioned off after twenty years of service to cemeteries. The horse had a habit of stopping the wagon at doors with crepe, signaling a death nearby, a trait that drew crowds to the routes and tales of its keen instincts.
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New York
Dan
Thomas M O'Brien
Bayonne
Hsse
Orange County
N.Y
Dany
Licensed to Marry Names and Places Listed in Notice
A fragmented notice lists individuals including Oliver B George, Adan M Duff, Louis Alporm of Pittsburg, Little Cohen, Edith K Nountcastle, Tosser Sullivan and Bertha W Jot both of Stafford with rev J Bo McLoughlin and other clergy. The text references marriages or licenses with multiple names and locations.
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Oliver B George
Adan M. Duff
Edward L. Tucks
Louis Alporm
Pittsburg
Little Cohen
W. Sanuels
Henry D Gray
Edith K
Deaths in Health Office Record Reported March 28
Health Office record lists deaths including James F Caulford of 2668 University Place Ta, Mary J Denzen of 2133 St Me aged 85, Charles F Martin of U S Soldiers Home aged 30,778 years, Ortse Barkley of 708 Mass Ave NE aged 85.
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Adler
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Gallen
Pood
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Brien
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Ibenes
Mount Olivet
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Treat Ihe
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Montreal
Pitts
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Polladelpha
Mark
Deluna
Idromy
Tate
Pagtruth Streeg
ATPL
Vey
Ak Hooth
Charlott
Urethante
Timty Mle
Rte
Torn
Marea Foray
Relatites
Bale Danas
Hpyaime
Fridex
Marcel
Potnaat
Hammett Poere
Mauna’ Church
Enterreoaty Rlyste
Baltimore
Washington
Columbus
St Martin's
St Martin's ‘Yar T
FL Johnson, Jr
Tym
Willeam Thardan
Foam
Flits Wail
Volta Bureau
Nfth
Solta Place
Sunce Math
Che Peedas
Pep Vty
George Wastengton Unie Sroastee
Din Feather
Jefnson
Mol Jlt
Viet Ables
Tiposraplical Engineers
Pinsal
Pina
St John's
Setarday
Afaren
Das Cosidents
Trisled
Christina Pre
Vostom Otis Tete
Taforina
Ernes Bendier
Shanghai
Edwoy
Salor
Charles Fotate
Foomccrmentari Road
Rock Grak
James F. Caulford
University Place
Ta Yra
Mary J Denzen
St Me
Charles F. Martin
U. S
Barkley
Mass Ave
William O Bradley of Kentucky a political loom for power
A long critique of William O Connell Bradley of Kentucky traces his political ascent from Lancaster to U S Senate. It cites his lineage from Daniel O Connell, his legal prowess, and his role in Kentucky politics through decades of party strife, factional fights, and alliances. The piece argues Bradley’s rise reflected broader partisan coalitions including whisky interests and Roosevelt era realignments, painting a portrait of a complex, controversial figure in state history.
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Kentucky
Filson Club
Durrett
Theodore Hoosevult
Roosevelt
Brad- Jay
Senate
Bradley
Karturky
Dradley
Republians
Willan Gowbol
Boznuao ‘T Nna
Agatnet
Roosevelt Republicans
Bryan Democrats
Old Commonwealth
Party of God and Morality
Bradley's Senate chances vs rivals and tariff stance
A historical critique credits W. O. Bradley as a strong speaker who may rival Rayner and Foraker in debate but falls short of Bailey as a constitutional lawyer. The writer cautions him to avoid Williams in broad political talk, notes Bradley's tariff weaknesses beyond stump rhetoric, and predicts the Senate will not resemble a nisi prius court while praising his overall potential if groundings pay off.
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Young Bradley
Lim
Nisi Prius
Bradley
Lancaster County
Swope
Denny
Hunter
Bolivar Buckner
Wood
John Young Brown
Wat Hardin
Hardin
Cleveland
Lettlers
Ihe Bradley
W. Godfrey Hunter
Republican Committee
Republicans
Brad-ley
Godfrey Hunter
Booner
Brutus
Rome
Devil
Presbyterian Church
Burksville
Loursvile
Neshville
Bowling Green
Jack Chinn
Bob Franklin
Eph Litiara
Deboe
Senate
Mr. Rayner
Mr. Foraker
Bailey
John Sharp Williams
United States Senate
Brown
UO. W Newmar
Spizzerincumpangs Master Makes Civic Claims
A playful Chicago ad quip features a canvasser asking a woman about her husband’s office. She replies with mock grandeur claiming he is the majestic grand nth killemaker of the Ancient and Illustrious Order of Spizzerincumpangs. Advertising line for Spring suit by Wineman & Co on old F street.
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Chicago
Tellime
Order of
Comedy amid Civil War raids noted in noodle soup raid
A Civil War anecdote recalls Maj Joseph and a bushwhacker raid on his noodle soup. The colonel and staff, hungry, demanded the major’s meal and his field glasses, then allowed departure after a brief, orderly ruse. The episode ends with the major’s return to the front and later commendable fighting.
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New York
Hefen
Germain
Maj. Joseph
Confederacy
Hla
Joseph
Ancient kings and thieves ruin mummies for jewels
Egyptian Institute notes by G Elliot Smith detail looting of five pharaoh mummies from Bab ed Molow. Over 1000 to 1400 years before Christ, robbers hacked bandages, cut flesh, and stole amulets while autopsy-like unwraps photographed. Ramesses VI worst mutilation. Ramesses V nearly stripped with minor finger-tip loss.
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G. Elliot Smith
The
Egyptian Institute
Cairo Museum
Bab Ed Molow
Egypt
Santh
Siptah
Homeses
Rameses
Rameses V
Rameses VI
Smith
Peruna Tablets Promised Cure Endorsed by Readers
Letters from Mrs. Annie Tesch Mrs. Annis Tesch and others praise Peruna for relief from insomnia stamina and ailments. Mrs. Long Evanston and Mrs. Boyer Chicago Evanston thank Peruna tablets for nervous weakness catarrh and renewed strength after trying the remedy. Dr Hartman and assistants report Peruna tablets as equivalent to liquid doses and useful for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and catarrhal diseases.
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Hartman
Peruna touted by readers in 19th century letters
Mrs Aidee Bogle of Clinton Street Dheleville Chia reports Peruna eased her catarrh and pains after taking six bottles. She says the remedy also helps her children and that her husband gained thirty pounds after using a dose as directed. Numerous people claim Peruna cured chronic catarrh.
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Peruna
Mamma
Aidee Bogle
Clinton Street
Dheleville
Chia
Perina
Lucindas Complicated Streetcar Fare Conundrum
Lucinda explains a crowded downtown streetcar fare muddle involving three girls one dime and a lost fare. The dime falls between slats, two girls alight without paying, a conductor counts fares, a mother and daughter help recover the dime, and confusion about who paid how much grows as they ride and disembark.
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Lucinda
Claude
Hersel T
Mambia
Mamma
Twe
Net result of fare transaction explained
The speaker recounts a confusing financial calculation about check 1s nickel, a dime, and fares. Claus explains the net outcome: one fare paid by the party, two fares lost by the company, and relief that such a puzzle won’t be repeated to avoid a headache.
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Claude
Claus
Flgv
Clam Diet Alters Hens Yet Again in Norwalk News
Nature students report hens fed clams produce fritters instead of eggs as nests yield clam remnants. Farmers blame International Dredging Company suction pipes for mud and clams washing back. hens now eat clams at every meal and even open them with beaks. Many spring chickens show little necks as curiosity grows.
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South Norwalk
New York World
Nature
International Dredging Company
Mule Contortionist At Indianapolis Mules Barns
Tom Draper, foreman at Shelby Street mule barns, was struck in the face by a mule that deftly kicked him with its hind leg. The incident, witnessed by workers, showcases a remarkable animal talent and prompts talk of naming the mule Herrmann the Great for its sleight of hand.
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Indianapolis News
Tom Draper
Bhelby
Draper
Nebs
Herrmann the Great
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Willan H. Wadsworth
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San Francisco
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Gawela Colone
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Simon
Wineman & Co
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Milwaukee
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Manalin
Amanna Long
Seeley Avenue
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Sherman Avenue
Evanston
Verana
Perana
Cashel
Irving Avenue
Natural History Society
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John C. Russell
County Street
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Norfolk
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Brother
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Opticians
Mule
Contortionist
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