Roosevelt era debate on public leadership and reform
The piece critiques faddists and mendacity in political discourse, defends Roosevelt, and cautions Indiana on a public utilities commission. It discusses the canal project, New York’s experience, and the value of direct access to official documents for understanding policy.
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Indiana
Indianapolis News
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
William Dudley Foulke
Public Utilities Commission
New York
Public Improvements and the Burden of Paving Costs
The article discusses how social improvements require sacrifices and argues paving costs should fall on benefiting property owners. It notes the current law places street paving burden on abutting owners and calls the board to address the inequity to aid city welfare. The commentary cites Elkhart and similar cities as examples in need of reform.
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Elkhart
Sacrifice for Public Good to Improve Streets and Roads
The speaker urges endorsing city improvements despite heavy burdens, noting higher property values, better city conditions, and the correction of lacking streets and roads. Citizens should make personal sacrifice where possible for the public good.
First Annual Report Reflects Low Enrollment at Chicago Painters Trade School
The Chicago Master Painters Association reports only eight boys enrolled in the first year of its trade school, though space accommodates triple that number. The piece questions public education’s role in preparing youths for practical trades and calls for study by educators on industrial education.
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Record-Herald
Chicago Master Painters’ Association
The Cost Of A First Class Battleship
A columnist argues the enormous expense of a first class battleship, estimating ten million dollars to build and equip, comparing the funds to multiple public works in Adrian Michigan and urging a halt before spending more on a ship that may sink or blow up before facing an enemy.
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United
Adrian Post Ofice
Michigan
Toledo
Elkhart
Letter Chain Nuisances At Local Postoffice
Postoffice faces recurring complaints as chain letters return every few months. Many letters go to the dead letter office due to postage due when only a one cent stamp is used. Clerks report widespread unfamiliarity with basic postal rules that require a two cent stamp on any envelope containing writing, sealed or unsealed.
Demand Exceeds Supply of Red Cross Christmas Stamps
The Chicago Tuberculosis Institute exhausts stamp stock and asks Red Cross HQ for cuts and local printing permission. Elkhart and Mrs. E. G. Machan supply updates, while a Chicago hotel suicide by gas and a Mishawaka gravel pit injury illustrate ongoing hardships and dangers.
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Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Red Cross
Washington
Elkhart
E. G. Machan
Local court roundup reports small verdicts and estate filings
In Superior Court Peter Kangores won 150 against Thomas Sarantor for 500 wages. Henry Frank versus Mel anie Devreese settled for 8. Lovina Crokey won real estate possession with G W Fleming as commissioner. Marshall Jackson Co. won against American Recording Lock Co. for 151.25. Minor guardianship noted for Bernice and Catherine Troxel. Estate inventories filed for Oliver F Brusman and Mary Harvey. Next week includes several divorce cases and political career chatter about Clifford Quits.
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Peter Kangores
Thomas Sarantor
Henry Frank
Melanie Devreese
St. Joseph Joseph County
South Bend
Lovina Crokey
Earnest Crokey
G. W. Fleming
Marshall Jackson Co
American Recording Lock Co
Luther Troxel
Bernice Troxel
Bernice
Catherine Troxel
C. M. Conley
Henry A. Shaffer
Elkhart Furniture Co
A. J. Deer Co
Thomas H. Bowers Co
Oliver F. Brusman
Mary Wall Estate
Mary B. Harvey
William Harvey
Mandilla Myers
John W. Myers
Calvert H. Defrees
Alpheus A. Zimmerman
Frances V. McQuisten
Fire Destroys Much of Clayton Mich Business Section
Fire at Clayton Michigan caused extensive damage to the business district Thursday afternoon. Clayton lacks fire protection and Hillsdale companies responded after several buildings were destroyed before arrival. An autopsy revealed Mrs. Jennie Clark of South Bend died from a fractured skull though relatives had not heard of any injuries. Her husband had deserted her earlier.
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Clayton
Mich
Hudson
Hillsdale
Hillsdale Company
Jennie Clark
South Bend
Public Sale Of Wood Near City By Daniel Neff
For sale hard and soft wood at public sale scheduled Tuesday December 15 three miles southwest of the city. Proceeds go to Daniel Neff.
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City
Daniel Neff
Dida
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Chicago
Margaret Lee
Mansard Hotel
Charles Hollister
Mishawaka
Clifford
P. J. Clifford
Thomas Moss
Nelson J. Keyser
Fred W. Martin
Fogarty
O. J. Beaudette Co
Pontiac
Harrison Street
Second
First National Bank
North Mainst
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Seeee
Teen the City
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W. C. Both
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America
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