Tammany Scheme in New York Faces Underlying End
An Associated Press report notes mounting attacks on Tammany Hall as reform pushes threaten its control of New York City government. A speaker claims widespread false registrations in the Fourth Assembly District could reach 2,700, signaling a pivotal shift in local politics. Document discusses Tammany governance as a private city corporation and hints at imminent disintegration.
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Tammany
de Ram
City of New York
Everybody at Church Day lifts Albany pews in rain
In Albany this fall pastors organized September 21 as Everybody at Church Day to boost attendance. A full page ad urged voting at polls and attending church as civic duty, and despite rain, churchgoers responded with a notable rise in attendance.
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God
Christian Advocate
Repeating at the Polls in New York City Struggle
The text reports a city election clash over polling repeats in New York led by Tammany influence. It notes attempts to thwart repeat voters and cites officials and registrants amid disputing claims of lawful votes.
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New York
Tammany
New Methods for Smoke Elimination and Political Notes
A Scientific American piece touts electricity charged soot clumping to curb smoke with ring-shaped poles improving performance. It notes 300 watts can clean 800 to 1,000 cubic feet per minute, urging economical use after furnace feeding. The passage also covers Judge John L. Stevens declining a party nomination, Mexican election night plans, Wilson’s status, and various brief items about education and crime.
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Scientific American
Spirit of the Iowa Press Chaos and City Consolidation Debate
A garbled Iowa regional note mentions speed up city moves and a consolidation question. The Freeman-Tribune column notes a colonel honored in Brazil and remarks on his personality, while a Manchester Cross item hints at regulatory topics.
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Webster Cy Freeman
Brazil
Past judgments of the past and progress toward a higher law
A reflective essay argues that judging earlier generations by present morals misreads truth, noting evolving conscience. It cites temperance, custom, education, and legal change, warning against harsh judgments while affirming ongoing human progress toward a higher ethical standard.
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Kingdom of God
Diogenes Era Figure Echoes In Modern Thinkers
The piece portrays Diogenes of ancient Greece as a provocative critic of humanity who chose a tub lifestyle and direct questioning to gain fame. It compares him to modern thinkers, notes his blunt answers to officials, and concludes that a single rule matters: do it fast to be remembered.
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Diogenes
George Bernard Shaw
B. C
Greece
Athens
Alexander the Great
Too Good by Dr. Frank Crane
The piece mocks excessive virtue and self sacrifice by describing a woman who is relentlessly self-effacing. It argues modest selfishness would prevent social nuisance while praising kindness in moderation and restraint.
Moral discipline debated amid school and politics
The text contrasts harsh corporal discipline with moral arguments in schools and notes England's disavowal of sympathy with Huerta. It hints at a hidden secret alluded to by a speaker, suggesting tensions between domestic discipline and international politics.
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Snife
England
Huerta
Huerta Interview Highlights Private Funds and Secrets
The Des Moines Register and Leader recounts a Huerta interview in which he asserts he has money for his needs and hints at undisclosed sources. He emphasizes personal security and declines to reveal details, tapping his chest as a sign.
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Des Moines Register
Huerta
Mexico
Thompson Courier Celebrates Local Babies and Mothers
The Thompson Courier extols the town’s babies and young mothers, praising the community’s size for its large young population and highlighting the pride mothers take in caring for and dressing their infants, noting the prominence of child welfare in local life.
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Thompson Courier
Thompson
Soa
Faith in God Links Past and Modern Attire in Moral Debate
The article contrasts historical devotion with modern fashion choices, arguing that people seek to shirk duties God has placed in life. It contends that true value comes from embracing responsibility within divine order.
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God Hoth
God
Studying Human Nature and Humble Proverbs
A collage of quips from various papers on human nature thrift money and social cleverness. Snippets praise thrift carpentry wit and the perils of charmers with a tone reminiscent of old newspaper humor columns.
Night travellers seek beds in Turkish bath parlour
The narrator and Brown arrive shortly after midnight on Friday seeking a place to sleep but find none except at the Turkish bath parlour where a bed requires a bath. The episode is implied to influence politics in the Tenth district.
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Democrat
Brown
There Are Many Fine People If You Scratch Them Deep
In Ruth Cameron's Evening Chit Chat a reflection on human vanity and suspicion. The piece cites David Grayson noting that beneath outward virtue many people are decent, challenging the habit of assuming others’ deceit. It argues honesty transcends class and admonishes quick distrust of others.
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David Grayson
Banquet Casualties and Courtesy at Waterloo Gathering
In Waterloo last Friday Wilbur Marsh hosted a banquet with John F. Dalton noting Marsh placed Bryan at his right hand as guest of honor. The account mentions the social flow, fish traded for meat, and Brown McCrary from Carroll enjoying the event despite an unspecified unpleasant moment.
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John F. Dalton
Manson Democrat
Wilbur Marsh
Mr. Bryan
Waterloo
Mr. Marsh
Trish
Brown McCrary
Carroll
Brown Waa
Real Estate Transfers Reported by Black Hawk Co Abstract
United States transfers real property to Martin Brown as recorded by the Black Hawk County Abstract Co. The notice lists a transfer action under real estate transfers with primary parties identified.
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Black Hawk
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Endorsed by Cedar Rapids Woman
A Cedar Rapids resident describes relief from cramps headaches and backache after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. The testimonial cites lasting improvement and urges others to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for Women’s health issues.
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Cedar Rapkis
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cas. McKinnon
St. W
Cedar Rapids
United States
Land transfers listing multiple parcel deeds and buyers
A sequence of real estate transfers including Home Park Land & Investment Co to H A Snyder for lot 3 block 2 in Home Park 2nd Add worth 2265 dollars. Frances BE Bronson to Nathee Northey and Harry G Northay for various sections in 1-4 and 6 and 7 with price 14000. Daniel Schaefer to Lewis Miller for lot 1 block 2 Johnsons Add for 1 dollar. Henry Eichorst et al to Lewis Miller for lot 16 block 11 Westfield Add. Mayme M Kelly to Reading Savings Bank for 720 Washington Street Waterloo for 1 dollar.
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Home Park Land & Inv. Co
H. A. Snyder
Home Park
Frances BE. Bronson
Nathee Northey
Harry G. Northay
Daniel Schaefer
Lewis Miller
Johnson's
Henry Eichorst Et al
Lewis Milre
Westfield
Mayme M. Kelly
Savings Bank
Washington Street
W. Waterloo
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