Brick speech about Pulaski questioned by readers
A controversy over a June 26 speech attributed to Congressman Brick for a Pulaski statue prompts scrutiny. The Congressional Record shows no such speech, while Brick allied papers claim a dramatic house reception. The piece accuses rivals of misusing a Polish patriot’s name to gain votes.
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Congressman Brick
Thirteenth District
Brick
Caesar
Pulaski
Congress
Casimir Pulaski
Savannah
South Bend
Fogarty
House of Representatives
Tribune
Congressional Record
House
All Should Stand Alike on Religion and Government
The piece argues against Protestant exclusive control of schools in the Philippines and against government endorsement of any single religion. It stresses liberty for multiple faiths under the American flag and that moral conduct, not creed, should guide judgments and immortality. God judges the heart, not the denomination.
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Philippines
Leading Citizen Held for Comment Shapes Local Election Resolve
A South Bend Times note warns readers that a Journal reporter or Sentinel correspondent can sway outcomes by how they question a leading citizen. The piece argues local context and the reporter’s approach determine whether Brick is re-elected or defeated.
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Journal
Dennison
Brick
Sentinel
South Bend Times
Fairbanks for President 1904 in Indiana Republicans push
Indiana Republicans back Fairbanks as 1904 presidential candidate. Friends aim to present his name at the next national convention, while some deny candidacy. Debate centers on McKinley’s death and Hanna allies controlling Ohio delegates.
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Fairbanks
Washington Post
Indiana
McKinley
Hanna
Ohio
Senator Fairbanks
Fairbank
Schwab cites huge trust profits in affidavit
In an affidavit Schwab states the steel trusts assets at 1.4 billion and earnings of 140 million this year. The piece argues trusts levy vast profits on the public, likening their wealth to government scale and urging voters to see the burden of “blood money” paid to trusts.
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Charles M. Schwab
Steel Trust
Gath
United States
Europe
Schwab
Open Air Exercise and Health Benefits Highlighted
Louis Ludlow reports from Logansport on open air treatment for tuberculosis. Charles B Laselle, age eighty three, with one lung lost, credits open air and self‑management for halting and eradicating TB progression. Laselle served in Indiana politics, reinforcing his claims.
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Louis Ludlow
Indianapolis Sentinel
Logansport
Charles B. Laselle
Laselle
Indiana
House of Representatives
Senate
Strikes Mentioned as Last Resort in Labor Disputes
The text argues strikes are sometimes necessary to push for grievances but should not be used unless employers refuse compromise or negotiation with employees. It emphasizes peaceful adjustment as the preferred path to resolve labor conflicts.
Retirement of Hell Roaring Jake Seen as Favorable
The piece argues President Roosevelt should retire Brig. Gen. Jacob H. Smith for ordering to make Lamar a wilderness and condemns Major Waller for killing eleven Philippine guides. It blames Smith for the sweat box and calls for harsher action or abandoning the war if cruelty continues.
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Roosevelt
Jake
Jacob H. Smith
Lamar
Waller
United States Marine Corps
Gen. Smith
United States Army
Philippines
Weyler
Coronation under cautious plan for King Edward
A royal official reports King Edward will survive the coronation after initial intestinal disease is found. A second operation is needed and likely to occur in autumn. The king may not travel to London until the night before the ceremony and will return to Cowes afterward.
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London
Edward
Cowes
London Fears Slim Attendance for Coronation
London reports a near fizzle as coronation crowds dwindle. The Duke of Norfolk is sending personal letters to attract notable figures and there will be no special ambassadors or official emissaries present.
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London
Duke of Norfolk
England Faces Industrial Decline Amid American Cotton Push
The piece argues American speculation controls the cotton crop, driving up prices and squeezing English mills. India plans mills, reducing England's market share as conservatism hinders progress and Britain loses ground to American and German goods.
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America
England
India
Edward on Yacht Deck at Cowes
King Edward was wheeled about on the deck of the royal yacht at Cowes during the day’s observations.
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Edward
Cowes
King Edward
Royal Yacht
Martinique Portfolios Limited Edition West Indies History
A limited edition Martinique Portfolios offers a complete authentic history of the West Indies. Profusely illustrated with halftones showing the island before and after Mt Pelee. Written from reliable sources and sold at the office for examination.
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Martinique
West Indies
Mt. Pelee
Democratic Party Stupidity Over Free Silver Declared Sadly
The piece criticizes the Texas Democratic State Convention for aligning with the Kansas City platform, arguing free silver is dead and urging focus on attacking trusts. It warns voters that only a strong denunciation and action against trusts can revive the party, condemning the Kansas City stance.
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Texas
Bryan
Kansas City
Lone Star
Democratic Party
A Great Relief From Nervousness and Headaches
Mrs. E. Koontz of 320 Jefferson street Elkhart Ind says five or six years of nervousness and headaches vanished after using Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills. She praises the medicine as fine and notes it sells for 60c a box through Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY with portrait and signature on every package.
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Dr. A. W. Chase
A. W. Chase
Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M.D
Den's Pail Endorses Electric Bitters for Numerous Ailments
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters provide a permanent cure for stomach and bowel issues, regulate kidneys and liver, strengthen nerves, and purify blood. It lists treatments for kidney and liver troubles, stomach disorders, nervousness, sleeplessness, rheumatism, neuraglia, and malaria with a 60 cent price guarantee by Houseworth Brow.
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Houseworth
Waka Rusa Drillers Plan Grand Opening Drilling
Expert drillers at Wakarusa prepare to start gas drilling on the Jacob Davidhizer farm next Wednesday. A grand opening will feature music by the Wakarusa band and refreshments on the grounds.
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Wakarusa
Jacob Davidhizer
M.L. Stevenson
Milford man dies from pitchfork injury at home
John Tumbleson aged 42 died at midnight Sunday at his Milford area home after a pitchfork pierced his breast last week. The accident occurred five miles southeast of Milford. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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John ‘Tumbleson
Milford
Fire damages American Girl at Pickwick Park dock
The Lake Wawa see steamer American Girl, owned by W. W. Stauffer of Nappanee, caught fire late Sunday night at the Pickwick park dock and was partially destroyed, thrilling the Wawasee cottagers with the blaze.
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W. W Stauffer
Nappanee
Pickwick Park
Fragmentary Health Notice From a Historical Page
A partial health note describes ailments such as dyspepsia pains nausea dizziness headaches and liver and bowel complaints. The fragmentary OCR hints at calls for help and medical concerns in a distressed state.
Tragic Accident In Syracuse Area Involving Clara Jones
Clara Jones twenty, daughter of farmer William Jones, living three miles southwest of Syracuse, accidentally shot herself with a target rifle Monday afternoon. The bullet narrowly missed her heart, passing between two ribs and through her body after the hammer wedged on a chair. The rifle was behind a chair when she lifted it, causing the discharge. She is expected to recover.
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Clara Jones
William Jones
Syracuse
Woman Saved by New Discovery For Consumption
Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts suffered a long siege of lung trouble and an obstinate cough but was cured by Dr Kings New Discovery. She credits the remedy with saving her life and notes cures for coughs colds throat and lung trouble. Houseworth Bros sells it, price 60c and 1.00 with trial bottles free.
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Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Houseworth
Bros
Hillsdale College to celebrate fiftieth year on July 4 1903
Hillsdale Michigan trustees plan a semi centennial anniversary on July 4 1903 marking fifty years since the laying of the cornerstone for Hillsdale College. Dr Edmund B is noted in connection with the corner stone ceremony.
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Hillsdale
Mich
Tragedy in Marshall County Ends With Woman Shot
A young man named Baird shot Lizzie Davis near Bourbon, injuring her with two bullets one in the breast and one in the arm. The assailant, engaged to Miss Eureka Lake of North Plymouth, fled and has not been captured. Davis, 20, has severe wounds and slim chances of recovery.
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Marshall County
Baird
Bourbon
Lizzie Davis
Eureka Lake
Plymouth
Davis
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Hardwere Rerchant
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Elkhart Food Company
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