Mayor Dunne Faces Chicago Street Rail Plan Backlash
Washington Post special correspondent reports Mayor Dunne's proposed municipal street railway contract plan draws strong opposition. Critics say it creates a $25 million anomalous corporation with nonvoting stock and a self perpetuating board. City lawyers and mayor supporters debate legality and potential voter consideration in November.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Dunne
Municipal Ownership League
United States
Iaver
Mutyer Shrine
Daniel L. Cruke
John A. Watson
William Gleeson
Clarence
Darrow
J. M. Patterson
Charles
Windle
Patterson
Lewis
Clarence S. Darrow
Chicago City Railway Company
United States Circuit Court
Prosperity Wave Boosts Lone Star State Says Waco Doctor
Waco physician Dr. W E B Cole reports a wave of prosperity in Texas, noting growth among farmers cotton stockmen and manufacturers. He cites rising urban activity in Waco with plenty of work and good returns while on a Washington visit during his vacation. He cannot name a single flourishing industry but sees broad improvement across business.
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Waco
Lone Star State
W. EB. Cole
Tex
Washington
Cole
Lone Star
Commonwealth of the Southwest
Eggs for Republicans Celebrate in West Chester
West Chester Pa plans a Republican celebration with ten thousand boiled eggs as a central feature. Chief Jeffers oversees feeding efforts, with a ton of meats, pickles, coffee, and thousands of biscuits. Parading clubs from Chester County and Lancaster City’s Republican club, over one hundred members plus the Fourth Regiment N G P band, will join the event led by chief marshal GD Ramsey and about thirty aides.
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West Chester
Westchester
Chester County
Lancaster City
Crackepublican Club
G. P
Ramsey
Trial dramatization teased after Russo Japanese War history
Sioux City Journal notes a dramatization of the Taggart trial may follow the appearance of Murat Halatead's History of the Russo Japanese War. The brief anticipates literary and court-room drama to come.
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Sioux City Journal
Taggart
Murat Halatead
Flat Dwellers Squeezed by Rent Hike in Manhattan
Special Correspondence reports New York renters, especially in upper West Side, facing rent jumps from 5 to 10 percent as October leases loom. Tenants seek cheaper options or table boarders, while real estate firms dispute the extent of increases. Harlem and downtown areas show mixed trends with some four percent rises and scarce vacancies.
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Washington Post
New York
The
Bronx
Manhattan
Harlem
14Th Street
Sixth Avenue
Best Dressed Men Shop With Wives
A Chicago Tribune piece surveys how husbands shop for clothes with wives in department stores. It notes wives influence fit, color, style and budgets, while clerks use diplomacy to aid dual aims. It highlights that shopping often becomes a joint, enjoyable outing, with engaged couples seeking guidance from salesmen.
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Remu
Chicago Tribune
Occa
Champion beer drinker bets on hour challenge
John Rinker of Scranton claims a world beer drinking title after consuming eight gallons in twenty eight minutes at a public wager. The event drew a large crowd as a tube was added to the barrel and he finished with glasses at the bar.
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Pennsylvania
Scranton
John Rinker
Rinker
Burchell
F Street
Fourteenth Street
Engine cures deafness in tragic accident at rail crossing
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reporter notes Benjamin Zehner of Ashland driven into a railroad crossing unaware of an approaching engine due to deafness. His wagon crushed, he flew forty feet, landed on dirt and, once found, could hear again. The Memphis News Scimitar mentions a beef trust injunction as a minor incident in broader business issues.
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Wilkesbarre
Benjamin Zehner
Ashland
Memphis-News-Scimitar
Beef Trust
Peblon
Little Girls Petticoat Pattern By May Manton No 4043
Design by May Manton for a shapely front and side smooth petticoat with full back. Four gores create a straight back ideal for laundering, finished with a deep founce and a small yoke. For an eight year old, yardages listed plus needlework and insertion required. pattern No. 4043 mailed by The Post Fashion Department for 0 cents.
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Fashion Department of the Post
Popular andy smith statesmen are his friends
Baltimorean Hela W. Smith, known as Indy, dominates the Congressional Record clerk role since 1873. He controls free and paid copies, handles speech printing, and ensures members receive timely records for constituents. Strong ties with lawmakers keep him indispensable at the Capitol.
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Washington
Baltimore News
Capitol
Manashington
Hela W. A. Smith
Congressional Record
Smith
Government Printing Office
Andy
Indy
House
Baltimore
Virginia
Congress
Senate
Statuary Hall
Clay
Calhoun
Webster
Lst
Mr. Smith
John G. Carlisle
Kearns
Utah
Usefulness of fencing for middle aged readers
From the London Chronicle the piece argues fencing offers a healthful exercise for men past athletic prime. It notes fencing can benefit those around sixty with moderation, improves technique and cool judgment, and remains enjoyable even as vigor wanes, unlike some other sports.
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London Chronicle
Advertising Is Important News In The Post Paper
Women seek it as bargain hunters while men seek prices to manage costs. Merchants in Washington use The Post to interest readers and promote what they sell. The Post is a good newspaper and a prime advertising medium.
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The
Post
Washington
the Post
Center Market Promotes Clean Goods and Local Trade
Center Market merchants tout strict sanitation and fair prices as best for public welfare and invite daily visits. Notices mention a local auto agency, real estate transfers, and the Geo W Knox Express Co with details on fleet and services. A lawn fete for the Methodist Episcopal Church and fencing as a healthful exercise are also noted among community updates.
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Center Market
Window Shades Offer at Kleeblatl's Lith and H Ne
Best quality oil opaque window shades offered at 60c. Scotch Holland shades and Tac all shades hung free. Will call with samples. Kleeblati's lith and H ne.
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Kleeblati
Ford automobile for sale with driver, 4 passengers
Automobiles for sale a 1k4 Ford automobile in fine condition with capacity for 4 passengers and chauffeur. Sacrifice price. Call 521 11th st. aw.
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Call
St. Aw
Women Bank Savings Boost for Future
Women depositors number grows as small weekly savings build a snug bank account. The piece urges all women to open accounts for future needs from marriage to children's care, highlighting a special department for women at Mat. Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Co. 16th and 6th sts. John A. Ruovpert transfers property at 232 Seventh street southeast to Mary Buhler.
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Mat
Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Co
John A. Ruovpert
Seventh Street
Mary Buhler
McDermott Carriage Company Tops City Trade
John McDermott Carriage Company at 310 Pennsylvania avenue and 309-312 Missouri avenue is a longtime city staple. The firm uses modern machinery and skilled labor to ensure high quality at reasonable prices, aiding local growth.
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McDermott Carriage Company
John McDermott Carriage Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Missouri Avenue
George Pumphrey
C Street
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Ida Sangiorgio
The Newest Automor is Modern Auto Showpiece
The Wayne Automobile Company on 75th street showcases a new two cylinder car priced at 800 dollars claiming performance rivals 2000 dollar models. Demonstrations promise real power climbing hills with low maintenance. repairs simplified by simple construction. Also notes Waugh Church interior renovations and a social note on enjoying evenings at the Old Brewery Summer Garden with music and beer, plus Mrs Blanch Clawson visiting Pennsylvania.
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Bord
Mier Bros
Mount Pleasant
North
Penelope D. Smith
Square
First Street
O Streets
William 8. Diehl
Wayne Automobile Company
75Th Street
Waugh Church
Summer Garden
Washington
Old Brewery
20Th St
Blanch Clawson
Pennsylvania
Old Established Firm Marks Twenty Years in West End
Martin Bros real estate brokers at 1925 Pennsylvania Avenue celebrate twenty years of service in the city. They specialize in northwest property, investments, loans, mortgages and rental management with a large client base. The firm also handles fire insurance with strong company representation and growing surplus lines.
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West End
Northwest
Martin Bros
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mone
Second-hand Diamond Broker seeks old gems and books
Miscellaneous ads offer buying diamonds rubies sapphires emeralds watches old gold silver pawn tickets and more. Abrahams second-hand dealer invites purchase of a No 3 D C assessment books Baist plat books and a French Wedding picture with a mantel glass frame. Also M J Ple t plastering and a furniture shop advertise cash for antiques used goods and home items.
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Caucate
F. L. Robinson
Middletown
D. C
Baist
H. J
Baum
Sth
U Ats
Visit of W. J. Henderson Highlights Peabody season
The Peabody Conservatory at Baltimore ended its season with praise from New York critic W J Henderson who lauded the school for producing many advanced pupils and a devoted, artistic faculty. The year saw near 1 000 pupils enrolled and rich musical activities across ensembles, lectures, and masterworks by leading artists.
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Ervatory of Music
Baltimore
Peabody Conservatory of Music
W. J. Henderson
New York
Henderson
Conservatory
For Sale Items In Local Classifieds
A stylish family team cream colored with silver mane and tail, rubber-tired road wagon and harness offered at Coon's Livery Stable, 627 Gst. aw. Also for sale a solitaire diamond brooch once in pawn for 3 dollars, cost 283, ticket cheap. Address Box 41, thin office.
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Coon
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