Rallying to Colors: Indiana Republicans unify for upcoming election
The Indiana Republican State Committee meeting in Indianapolis showcased stronger organization and rising unity. A formal statement claims dwindling third party strength, cites Vermont victory, and urges full mobilization to maintain prosperity and Republican policies with fears of a backslide.
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Republican State Committee
Indianapolis
Indiana
Progressive Party
Vermont
Fletcher
Rodgevelt
Indicra
Republic
Republican Party
Benjamin Harrison
Wreason
Roosevelt lauds Durbin over Evansville lynching stance
Under August 5 1903 Roosevelt writes to Indiana Governor Winfield T Durbin praising his refusal to allow mob violence. He commends Durbin for upholding the majesty of the law and warns that mob violence and anarchy threaten the republic, insisting orderly liberty is essential to the nation.
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Roosevelt
Winfield T. Durbin
Indiana
Durbin
Evansville
Republic
Beng
Gil
Roosevelt jokes and Indiana star comes under Ananias club
Washington report recalls a 1908 incident when President Roosevelt humorously accused the Indianapolis Star of variegated mendacity during a political tour with Representative Watson. The article frames the moment as a tongue in cheek reflection from a private citizen era.
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Washington
Ind
Fort Wayne
Roosevelt
Indianapolis Star
Ananias Club
White House
Taft
Representative Watson
Indiana
Watson
Indianapolis News
The
New York
Smart Autumn Coats For Home Sewing Preview
Mary Dean discusses double breasted beetle back autumn coats in fashion. Heavier wool blends and plaid wools offer practical warmth while silk and lace trims suit finery. Ready mades range twenty to fifty dollars, with home sewers needing skill and professional pressing.
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Mary Dean
Brims All Ways in New Fall and Winter Hats
The New Haven Journal Courier notes fall and winter hat brims are twisted in many angles. One side may be wide and high enough to hide the crown and often cover the highest trimming.
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Saya
New Haven Journal Courier
Durbin stands as patriot and progressive to lead Indiana
Peruvian Republican endorses Col Winfield T Durbin, noting his Civil War service as a lieutenant, Spanish American War colonel, and his veto of the Joss railway bill as governor. The piece contrasts Durbin with opponents, praising deeds over words and calling his platform a contract with the people, while asserting a small proponent minority backing the movement in Michigan and Indiana.
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Peru
Madison County
Indiana
Winfield T. Durbin
Republic
Marion
Winfield Durbin
Morgan
Evansville
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Time for Courtesy in Daily Life
Emerson and Lord Lytton praise courtesy as a small but meaningful practice. The piece urges gentle manners as essential, contrasting them with churlishness and citing Lucian as a guide to proper behavior. It underscores that small acts of consideration benefit all and are worth cultivating.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Lord Lytton
Emerson
Lucian
Nature is Never Unkind in a Beauty Shop Tale
A shopper questions a hairdresser’s deafness while the shop’s manager explains that losing one sense can sharpen the others. He praises a blind stylist whose fingertips locate flaws, and notes a scent-aware assistant is vital for perfume work, illustrating how the staff’s keen senses compensate for any deficiency.
Voice of Experience: Hamilton County Man Reflects on 1897 Prices
A Noblesville resident recalls selling corn for 18 cents a bushel in 1897 and paying 47.50 for a four year old horse. He argues against free trade, praises protective tariffs, and cites the Cleveland panic as costly while urging voters to keep mills open and prosperity alive. He recounts political memories from 1856 and criticizes Democratic policies.
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Hamilton County
Indiana
Joe Stafford
Noblesville
Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis
United States
Cicero
Cleveland
Republican Party
Ben Harrison
William McKinley
Musical Insects and the Ear for Springtime Echoes
The article argues that recognizing insect music requires trained perception, and that the charm lies in emotional associations rather than intrinsic sweetness. It likens insect songs to birds and frogs, noting how memories of spring color our experience and make crickets and katydids seem uplifting, heralding a verdant season.
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America
Care of Your Umbrella From a Practical Guide
The guide praises a soft silk umbrella with a lighter steel frame, advising to furl when not in use and keep the case on in the closet. It explains folding from the lower end, securing with the silk band, and wiping wet umbrellas before furling. Cleaning tips include using warm water and soap for silk, and a lightly oiled cloth for wooden handles.
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Abraham Lincoln
Democratic Party of Free Trade
Col. Roosevelt
Law and
Star
Anannias Club
Col. Durbin
Michigan
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