Dr Wirt Warns of Red Fears Behind Roosevelt
Gary schools chief Dr William A Wirt tells Washington a Brain Trust fears a staged revolution and hints Roosevelt could be kept in place until communism is ready. He accuses radicals and defends advisors while warning reactionaries label reform as communism and fear a Stalinian takeover.
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Roosevelt backs Wagner-Lewis plan for unemployment insurance
The piece argues for a permanent New Deal recovery with an unemployment tax on employers set at five percent of payroll from July 1 1935. It stresses stability of purchasing power and broad social economic benefits while noting fur price increases and Republicans’ mixed record.
President McKinley Visits Delphi on Wabash Line
President McKinley and his cabinet passed Delphi on the Wabash en route to Galesburg Illinois. The train stopped for about five minutes and the President appeared on the rear platform to greet all who could reach him. A large crowd welcomed the party.
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Still Pointing the Way Taper Spires Mark Enduring Churches
Ingersoll fades but churches remain, their taper spires reaching heaven as a lasting landmark. The piece notes how the town’s religious structures endure beyond a name change, guiding parishioners and visitors alike with their visible symbols.
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President expands corps of lawyers cautioned by columnist
A columnist argues that adding more corporate lawyers to the president's circle would be ill advised for the country, noting a capable group already in the administration and suggesting Elihu Froot would worsen the mix.
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Compensated dollar debate and global gold standard views
The article argues a depreciated currency worsens creditors and inflation risks, endorses the compensated dollar as a temporary measure, and warns against long term inflation and loss of confidence. It cites gold money, government overreach, and potential shifts in policy amid economic tension.
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McKinley Liberty Quote Sparks Debate Over Slavery Link
A controversial remark on Liberty Day ties President McKinley to a “harem” and slave market as alleged symbols within freedom’s institutions. The comment prompts discussion among scholars about the ethical framing of liberty in American history.
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A Purely Productive Capitalism AN ECONOMIC TREATISE Of Carroll County
A historical economic tract examines Carroll County's industry and commerce, outlining productive capitalism principles. The work discusses land use, labor, markets, and regional development, highlighting how efficient production drives growth and community prosperity.
Night Watchman Cop Theme Leads to Bold Burglary Scene
Whispered banter frames a late night break in as a burglar mocks a sleepy guard. The scene contrasts moonlit streets with a still interior as the thief sizes the beat. Neighbors report no alarms, while police investigate the unusual exchange and track the intruder.
Hanna Takes Bad Cold as McKinley Sneezes
A recent dispatch notes Hanna catching a bad cold while McKinley sneezed. The brief item records a minor illness moment among public figures.
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Trusts as Experiments Threaten Producers Laborers and Consumers
Han na warns that trusts are experiments that become monopolies in the fullest sense. They control raw material producers workers and consumers by the throat with the aim of fleecing the people.
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Hanna
New Aristocracy: Shift From Wealth to Social Contribution
The piece argues for a transforming American elite from wealth holders to contributors in society. It condemns a moneyed aristocracy and calls for recognizing artists professors and scientists as the new rulers of influence and value. It warns that if hilltop men fail to aid national welfare they will be pushed down.
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Widow to Wed Lord Tennyson in California Ceremony
Mrs. Joseph W. Donner of Buffalo New York a widow is to marry Lord Lionel Tennyson grandson of Lord Alfred Tennyson the poet laureate in Santa Barbara California. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Elting of Chicago.
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Farm Prices Show Marked Gain In Year
An article in the Prairie Farmer notes broad gains in farm prices during Roosevelt's presidency. Prices of inputs rose less than farm products, with staple goods up over 100 percent. A table lists several important farm prices and their year over year increases.
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The Shape of Things to Come by H. G. Wells
A critical note on Wells and his speculative spree argues the author foresees chaos followed by a World State in 1978. The review praises the prophecy as brilliant and timely while acknowledging doubts about civilization’s improvement amid colonialism repeal and Brain Trust era shifts.
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