Ohio politics and astronomy merge in 19th century forecast
A mix of celestial notes and political commentary outlines meteor events and planetary alignments as Mercury and Uranus appear after sunset. The text shifts to Ohio senatorial prospects after Foraker and Dick, praising Burton as a leading figure and predicting a strong Senate influence if elected. It also critiques monopoly, steel trusts, and party platforms amid a wary press voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Ohio
Garfield
Herrick
Burton
Theodore Burton
Washington
Allen G. Thurman
Republican Party
Steel Trust
Leourts
Bryan Mudslinging Over Jobs Bolsters Taft Lilley Tip
The article argues Bryan's alleged 1600,000 unemployed figure unfairly favors him and misleads readers. It warns that if Bryan is elected jobs may become scarce, while Robertson would hurt manufacturers. The piece condemns the veiled threat as poor politics and urges readers to see through the misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Grand Street
Bryan and Robertson
Maa
Bryan
Robertson
Taft
Lilley
Minor political discourse and naval naming notes
A mosaic of brief passages notes Tillman’s Tennessee governor bid linked to South Carolina ties, labor unrest near an election, town management school results, Kisser Hobson’s Boston trip, Roosevelt critique, Amy Shaw’s New York district run and cigars, and Connecticut and Florida naval naming history with Connecticut’s Civil War ship Connecticut-New Haven Union referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Tennessee
South Carolina
Meriden Journal
Herman Ridder
Democratic Committee
Labor
Bridgeport Post
Hine
State Board of Education
Ansonia Sentinel
Kisser Hobson
Boston
Alabama
Springfield
Independence Party
Leutenant
New Haven
New Haven Journal-Courier
Roosevelt
Foraker
Haskell
United States
Bridgeport
Dutchess County
New York
Amy Shaw
Flower State
Commonwealth
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Connecticut
Florida
Passing of Prairie Chickens and the Alfalfa Threat
A Kansas City Journal analysis notes prairie chickens avoid tame hay and nest in wild fields but are being replaced by imported pheasants. The piece argues mowing and alfalfa cultivation endanger nests, as hens struggle to establish and defend early broods amid frequent cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Prairies
Kansas
Kansas City Journal
London peer ponders Derby win first attempt
A London noble puzzled by horse racing asks a young man which horse won the Derby. The youngster answers, and the peer replies in clipped fashion, noting the feat was attempted and succeeded on the first try. The exchange reveals the peer's surprising, dry wit about racing.
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London
Ames Pleasant Specific Half-Price Cure Offer
Dexter and Co offer Ames Pleasant Specific at half price with a money-back guarantee if it fails to cure. The remedy targets indigestion biliousness tired feelings constipation and related ailments. The sale has been phenomenal and a 25 cent dose can last a month at their Waterbury drugstore corner East and West Main Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Dexter & Co
Dr Ames
Ames
Dexter & Co
Messrs
L. Dexthr & CO
Draggist Corner
West
Stain Streets
Waterbury
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Cherry ST
Blue Point
John Moore
East Main St
Sunake
Evening Democrat
Waterbury, Conn
Wareringer
Conn C, Maloney
Associated Press
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
Indiana
A. Heaton Robertson
Rollin. A. Tyler
Haddam
Andrew J. Broughel
Hartford
George Mischler
Meriden
John Bay
New Britain
Christopher Avery
Groton
Louis Schmidt
Southington
Samuel L. Bronson
Tryon E. Robertson
Montville
Melbert E. Cary
Ridgefield
S. M. Chapin
New Hartford
George Leonard
Middletown
Oscar O. Tanner
Willimantic
Thomas J. Gibbons
John F. Shanley
Richard II
England
Fotheringay Castle
Bosworth Field
John Andre
Richard Mz
America
William Ellery Channing
Neal Dow
Mercury
Sunny Jim
J. H. Mulville, the Undertaker
East Main Street
St. Patrick's Block
Nes
John Moriarty
Main Street
Moriartys
Poli
Arthur J.lunny
Grand St
A. & P. Boothing
Atlantic
Borax
Debra
Polisi
MAIN
S&s
Langley
Verona
China
OAK Buffet
Brussels
Morris
Fine Bed
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Troy
Ete
Dexter's
Bank ST
GEO L. Dexter & Co
Massenet
Orleans Times-Democrat
W. Richard Upson
the Shapiro Furniture Co., Incorporated
South Main Street
Grand
Union Store
THE
Buckingham
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