Taft Backed by Roosevelt In Letter From President
Theodore Roosevelt praises William Howard Taft in a letter to Montana rancher Conrad Kohrs. He argues Taft embodies probity, justice, and leadership, capable of regulating railroads and defending both workers and corporations, while warning against demagoguery and excess. The missive underscores Taft as a steady reformer with broad support across classes.
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Conrad Kohrs
Helena
Montana
Mon Tana
Vic
Montana Stock Growers
Little Missouri
Kehrs
Rocky Mountain
Sawanore
Oyeter Ray
Mr. Kohrs
Taft
Imaan
Repubiie
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Taft
Congress
New York
United States
O Have
Seeere Taftt
Jaber
Partic
Mimself
Srvices
Theodoree Roosevelt
Mont
Unique Southern Railroad In New Orleans Belt System
The Public Belt railroad of New Orleans is nearly ready to start business. The city owns the river banks and has built a waterfront railway connecting with all trunk lines. This municipal system allows cars to move from trunk lines to ships at the river, warehouses, factories, and the broader city network.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Bryan's Bank Deposit Scheme Criticized as Impractical
The piece mocks William Jennings Bryan for proposing a state bank deposit guarantee fund in Oklahoma. It argues the fund would be invested in three percent state warrants, illiquid in a panic, leaving banks unable to realize assets. It warns a national version would burden conservative savings banks and fail in crisis.
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Bryan
Oklahoma
Denver
Taft Seen as Stable Modern Figure in Business Verdict
The Lewiston Journal notes broad business confidence in Taft, praising him as sane and safe and progressive without radicalism. It predicts strong Democratic support from both regions, with a key contested middle west deciding, and projects Bryan’s defeat in November as greater than 1900. Maryland is seen veering away from Bryan.
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Taft
South
Norsevelt
Maryland
Bryan
Middle West
Lewiston Journal
Taft as People's Proxy in Election Propaganda
A Bryan inspired surge argues Taft will be the people's proxy. Political backers predict large sums wagered on propositions and a considerable plurality voting for Taft as their representative.
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Taft
Mr. Bryan
Bryan and the Farmers
A political critique denounces Bryan's tariff plank as harmful to farmers and labels it as promoting free wool. It argues western farmers face price shifts and wool-buying ploys under Democrats, contrasting with Republican gains and cautioning against ballots that favor Bryan.
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Bryan
Ruin
Bryan's Sweet Singer in Democratic Campaign
A touring candidate uses songs to sway voters as the treasurer fuels his bid with dime ditties. Reporters hear melodic appeals that promise to lift the nominee to the White House with engaging, inexpensive attractions.
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Bryan
Democratic Party
Willie
Mr. Bryan
White House
Bryan and Roosevelt a Democratic Opponents Clash
The passage argues radicalism has taken root in the Republican party under Roosevelt and Taft alignment, with Bryan leveraging quotes from Roosevelt and Taft to attack his rivals. It notes Bryan’s skilled rhetoric but doubts voters will back him for the presidency as in past elections.
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Roosevelt
Republican Party
Mr. Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Bryan
New York Financial Chronicle
Parker Victory Echoes Democrat Hopeful Spirit
St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes Alton B. Parker claims Democrats remain alive and active after Parker’s win. The piece suggests Parker could illustrate the party’s previous moribund state during his presidential run, framing renewed vigor.
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Alton B. Parker
California
Parker
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
No Big Mick in Evidence Hinted By Prosecution
A fragment notes a prosecutor’s comment that there will be no big Mick in evidence. Details on the trial or defendants are unclear, but the reference suggests a focus on a key suspect or nickname within the case proceedings.
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Big Mick
Among the Hoosiers Indiana stories of tragedy and rescue
Indiana dispatches report two incidents. Clarence Beardorff, 21, lineman for Koxome Marion Western Traction, found dead hanging by a live wire with a 2,700 volt shock at Kokomo. Engineer John Van Horn of the Illinois Central saved two children on the track near Evansville as a runaway peril approached, narrowly preventing disaster.
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Kokomo
Ind
Clarence Beardorff
Koxome, Marion & Western Traction Co
Beardorff
Evansville
John van Horn
New Harmony
Illinois Central Railroad
van Horn
Fairfield schoolhouse blown up amid local feud
Mooresville Indiana reports the Fairfield schoolhouse near Hendricks and Marion counties was demolished by dynamite. The two neighboring communities Fairfield and Friendswood had condemned their schools and planned to share one building until legal action. The feud was over which school would be used.
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Mooresville
Ind
Fairfield
Hendricks
Marion
Friendswood
Washington Township Trustee Shot by Brother-In-Law in Virginia
Washington Indiana report says Dillon a trustee and politician was shot by his brother in law H L Hale of Kentucky. Hale surrendered to police after firing without warning. Dillon survived but faces poor prospects for recovery. Mrs Dillon cried out as she ran to him and Hale gave a brief explanation.
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Washington, Ind
Hamlet Dillon
Washington Township
H. L. Hale
Kentucky
Dillon
Hale
Panic hits Richmond Manuf Co receivership
The Richmond Man ufacturing Co a maker of vehicle lamps and bedsteads capitalized at 125000 is placed in the hands of a receiver Dickinson Trust Co is named receiver The firm shows assets of 90000 and liabilities of 140000 with failure blamed on hard times and stiff competition.
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Richmond
Ind
Richmond Manufacturing Co
Dickinson Trust Co
Fire Threatens Oakland City Businesses in Indiana
A blaze erupted in Oakland City Indiana in the business district and at one point threatened the whole town. The loss is estimated near 350000 and several business houses were endangered as telegraph and telephone lines were knocked out.
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Oakland City
Evansville
Ind
Woman Sentenced to One Year in Indianapolis Reform School
Evansville Indiana Mrs Nannie Garden 35 who operated in several department stores before being caught was sentenced to the woman's reformatory at Indianapolis for one year. The woman is said to be prominently connected.
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Evansville
Ind
Nannie Carden
Indianapolis
Fires Threaten Northern Indiana Marshes
A vast inland marsh area near Goshen and Elkhart is burning, endangering farm and village property as fires spread across wetlands in northern Indiana.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Goshen
Elkhart
Richmond Youth Released After Navy Escape Claim
John C. Hunt Jr., 18, of Bath Union County, who had been jailed in Richmond amid accusations of murder, was released after investigators found he ran away to join the Navy rather than commit a crime.
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Navy
Richmond
Ind
John C. Hunt, Jr
Bath
Union County
Farmer John Kelly Dies Fighting Forest Fire Near Spartanburg
Union City Indiana reported farmer John Kelly aged 65 collapsed and died from exhaustion after battling a forest fire at his country home near Spartanburg. He was a well known local resident and farmer.
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Union City
Ind
John Kelly
Spartanburg
County Recorders To Meet For Uniform Fee Standards
Indianapolis officials report county recorders will gather to organize and fix a uniform standard for fees charged in the 92 offices of the state.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Farmer Evansville Man Takes Paris Green in Despair
In Spencer county near Evansville Indiana Louis Cowhead a farmer committed death by his own hand using paris green. Despondency is believed to have driven the act.
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Evansville
Ind
Louis Cowhead
Spencer County
Here
Paris Green
Block Mine Settlement Ends Miner-Operator Dispute
In Brazil Indiana the joint board of miners and operators reached an amicable settlement after differences threatened a miners strike. In Jeffersonville Indiana a hay barn and its contents owned by Ren Luiz were destroyed by fire on his property.
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Block Mine
Brazil
Ind
Joint Board of Miners and Operators
Black Coal District
Jeffersonville
Ren Luiz
Operator Derails Car Spoils Guard Train in Bluffton
A Bluffton interurban car carrying 49 members of Company K Indiana National Guard, Auburn en route to Ft. Benjamin Harrison encampment, derailed after operator C. E. Battenberg diverted the car to avoid a west bound Clover Leaf passenger train. The collision was averted by the passenger engineer who stopped the train. no serious injuries reported, but traffic stalled for three hours.
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Bluffton
Ind
Indiana National Guards
Auburn
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Dath
C. E. Battenberg
Governor's $25 charge for graduation address shocks Indiana
The Indianapolis school board learned through budget audit that Gov. Hianly billed $25 to address the Manual Training High School graduating class in June. The public school appearance and fee drew widespread comment and debate.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis School Board
Hianly
Manual Training High School
Temperance Republican Nominates Stewart for Joint Senator
The Republican district comprising Dubois Crawford and Perry counties nominated former Representative Samuel H. Stewart a temperance Republican from Dubois county as candidate for joint senator at Marengo opposing Democratic nominee Sam Bentz of Crawford county A special election is set for September 17.
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Jasper
Ind
Dubois
Crawford
Perry
Samuel H. Stewart
Marengo
Sam Bentz
Crawford County
Detectives Seek Thompson Over Bank Fraud in Indiana
Detectives from the American Bankers Association hunt Simon Peter Thompson in Ft Wayne Indiana after he allegedly fled with a $5200 certificate of deposit from Provident Trust Co Columbia City Indiana in exchange for a worthless check.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
American Bankers’ Association
Simon Peter Thompson
Provident Trust Co
Columbia City
City Policemen File 12 Sunday Closing Complaints
New Albany Indiana policemen Tinkler Finch and Haley filed court complaints against 12 saloon keepers for Sunday closing and other violations. Information reportedly supports nearly 100 complaints across the city.
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New Albany
Ind
Tinkler, Finch and
Haley
Etty Court
Six Hurt in Collision at Michigan City Interurban
Six persons were injured when an interurban traction car collided with a horse near Michigan City Indiana and was thrown from the tracks. E F Chapman of Cleveland Ohio sustained the most serious injuries including a skull fracture and potential death.
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Michigan City
Ind
E. F. Chapman
Cleveland
Woman Found Dead in Bathtub in Indianapolis Home
Mrs. James C. Deathe of Indianapolis is found dead in her bathtub shortly after notice of her husband’s illness in Rockwell City. Death by her own action is considered a theory.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Rockwell City
James C. Deathe
Jefferson Avenue
Jersey cow gore injuries in Newcastle woman
Mrs. Richard Watkins, wife of a city councilman, was tossed by a Jersey cow while milking in Newcastle Indiana. She sustained internal injuries. Capt. R. H. Harrison, pioneer citizen and vice president of the Fort Wayne city council, died at his home at 74.
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Newcastle
Ind
Richard Watkins
Jersey
R. H. Harrison
Ft. Wayne
Bie
Burned Her Money in Oven Loss Sparks Local Tale
Evansville Indiana widow Mrs Josephine Gordon lost her life savings of 226 dollars when she burned it in a cook stove oven. North Vernon Indiana reports factories closed amid drought and fear of broader economic trouble as the city contends with heat and water shortages.
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Evansville
Ind
Josephine Gordon
North Vernon
Prac
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