Aging Statesmen and a Possible Generational Shift in Senate
Washington remembers Senator Hoar of Massachusetts and the impact of seasoned lawmakers on bureaucrats. The piece hints at younger blood replacing veterans and notes Chauncey may retire while recounting Hoar’s deft nudge to assert influence at the Navy Department and Secretary Moody’s swift responsiveness.
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Chauncey
Washington
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
United States
Hoar
Mr. Hoar
Moody
Veteran Senators Lose Hoar as Replacements Near
The death of Senator Hoar opens a shift in the veteran leadership of the Senate. By March 4 two more Republicans aged near eighty join the departure, including Senator Joseph R. Hawley who will not seek reelection after four terms, and Senator William Morris Stewart of Nevada who plans retirement despite long service. Younger minds will rise as Colts, but the old guard will retain control of Senate policy through senior leaders Aldrich Allison Proctor Gallinger Foraker Spooner Burrows and Lodge.
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Hoar
Congress
Joseph R. Hawley
Senate
House of Representatives
William Morris Stewart
Nevada
California
Santa Claus
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Allison
Town
Piatt
Connecticut
Proctor
Vermont
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Foraker
Ohio
Spooner
Wisconsin
Burrows
Michigan
Lodge
Massachusettts
Possible Senate Changes Spark Bryan Nebraska Senate Bid
Democrats push for changes in the senate while preserving veteran leaders. William Jennings Bryan seeks Nebraska’s senate seat, drawing national interest due to his prominence and two early 1890s terms in Congress.
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Senate
Democrats
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Washington
Congress
Democratic hopes for new senators and Beveridge successor
The piece notes strong Democratic push to replace Beveridge in the Indiana seat with Tom Taggart, and to elect Beveridge’s successor. It also mentions efforts by John T. McGraw of West Virginia to secure a Democratic legislature to back his candidacy for the seat of Nathan B. Scott, whose term ends next March.
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House
Nebraska
Bryan
Senate
Indiana
Tom" Taggart
Taggart
Beveridge
John T. McGraw
West Virginia
Nathan B. Scott
Depew May Retire From Public Life Next March
The article discusses rumors that Senator Chauncey M. Depew of New York may retire next March. It notes his celebrated wit and eloquent senate speeches, and cites ex Governor Frank A. Black as his likely successor, with Rep. Hamilton of Michigan as a secondary candidate.
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Depew
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Senator Depew
Washington
Chauncey de Peach
Senate
Gov
Frank &. Black
America
Hamilton
Michigan
Black
Chicago
Roosevelt
Ways of the Senate and the wealth of its members
The article argues the United States Senate is a selective body not won by wealth alone. It cites examples: Hoar and Allison as frugal leaders, and Ba con, Berry, Morgan, Daniel as moderates with limited outside income, while noting many wealthy members have achieved status without buying seats.
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Senate
United States Senate
House
Congress
Millionaires’ Club
Senator Hoar
Allison
Bacon
Georgia
Berry
Arkansas
Morgan
Alabama
Daniel
Virginia
Strange Fate Binds Brothers in Rail Accident Death
Evansville Indiana October report tells how Frank R Reavis, en route to the World's Fair after a circus season, learns at Princeton his brother Fred, a railroad brakeman, was killed by a Vanfalia train in Effingham Illinois. Frank, traveling to visit parents, finds the remains on his train ride home.
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Evansville
Ind
Frank R. Reavis
Princeton
Fred
Effingham
Ill
Frank
Vincennes
Chased by bloodhounds in Indiana a Negro captured after street assault
Frankfort Indiana October 22 after a running fight with John Johnson a Negro charged with assaulting and robbing Miss Sarah Braught of White House Ohio officers captured him. A dozen shots were fired and he was chased 10 miles by bloodhounds Madam Fatima the traveling palmist says Johnson read her palm in Indianapolis and followed her here. He accosted her on the street knocked her down and threatened to kill her with a razor for money. She gave four dollars and fifty cents and he later broke down her boarding place door and attempted another assault.
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Frankfort
Ind
John Johnson
Sarah Braught
White House
Johnson
Mise Braught
Fatima
Indianapolis
Remarkable Illustration of Facta Marshalling Value
A noted discussion highlights how careful marshalling and analysis of facta can illuminate a subject for the public. The piece emphasizes precise presentation, measured argument, and the impact of structured evidence on understanding complex issues.
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Nore
Levels of the Creator and the dangers of stimulants
A reflective essay argues that whiskey tobacco and coffee tempt many yet bring disease and ruin. It frames these drugs as alternating blessings and curses and warns that leveling forces in nature and society erode health, wealth, and virtue, urging readers to judge their true worth.
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Illinois
Nature
Rome
Dame Nature
Japanese Baby Born in Brookville During War Visit
A Japanese baby boy weighing 8 1/2 pounds was born in Brookville Indiana on October 18 to Mrs Koh Ashidate a 26 year old visitor from Japan. The father is a Mikado soldier and the birth drew local interest as she supports Japan in the Russo Japanese conflict and believes the Mikado’s troops will prevail.
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Brookville
Ind
Koh Ashidate
Russia
Race Riot at Oliver Camp Leaves One Dead in Indiana
In Lawrenceburg on Thursday a race riot erupted between Negro workers from Fairfield Kentucky and Italians at the Oliver construction camp. Lewis Hughes was fatally shot in the head, John Wills was wounded in the leg and abdomen, others suffered minor injuries. Sheriff Axbey took five Negroes and three Italians into custody amid claims of robberies and revolver threats. Bloodhounds were brought in as twenty participants fled.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Oliver
Lewis Hughes
Fairfield
John Wills
Louisville
Hughes
Axbey
Wealthy farmer fulfills vow ends life near LeCrosse
Charles Schultze of Laporte Indiana a wealthy farmer living near LeCrosse fulfilled his year old vow to end his life when his health burdened his family. His body was found Wednesday morning hanging from a tree in timber near his home a note pinned to his clothes said there should be no mourning.
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Laporte
Ind
Charles Schultze
LeCrosse
Tramp Rescues Girl From Chloroform Attack Near South Bend
A tramp visiting Henry Sherman’s farm near South Bend, Indiana, on October 21 interrupted a man who had tied the Sherman girl’s hands and tried to force chloroform. The intruder fled after the witness was alerted, and neighbors are searching for the assailant who was described by Miss Sherman.
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South Bend
Ind
Henry Sherman
Miss Sherman
Star Newspaper Sale Attracts 1 060 000 Purchase Price
The Indianapolis Star Terre Haute Star and Muncie Star sold to a syndicate for 800000 in cash bonds and preferred stock. The buyer also assumes 260000 in bonds plus 60000 in liabilities, totaling 1060000 for the three papers. In Shelbyville a grand jury returned 26 indictments against saloonkeepers, with Edward Swango charged for operating a blind pig and bond set at 100 dollars in each case.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Star
Terre Haute Star
Muncie Star
McCulloch
Indianapolis Journal
Bhelbyville
Shelby County
Edward Swango
Sweetheart Becomes Bride After Jail Marriage
George E. Wilson stole bicycle in Elkhart to reach his sweetheart in Goshen. He confessed and received a 90 day jail sentence. While imprisoned, his sweetheart Miss Myla Mack visited daily. on Thursday Justice Whisler married them in the jail.
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Elkhart
Ind
Goshen
George E. Wilson
H. G. Darnton
Myla Mack
Justice Whisler
A Mysterious Death in Indiana Town
Montpelier follows a fatal gunshot at the home of David McDowell where Louie Neff known as Mrs. Frank Shanley was found shot in the head by a neighbor. Authorities search for her missing sweetheart related to the case.
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Montpelier
Ind
Frank Shanley
Louie Neff
David McDowell
Not honored checks and a trivial acquittal in Indiana
Richmond Indiana residents report a non honored bank check left for burial expenses by Mrs Lou Neff who died in Montpelier The check stayed with the Montpelier undertaker until after her death and should revert to her estate In Goshen Indiana William Apgar is acquitted of stabbing Edward Murray The case arose from a quarrel among workmen involving Apgars mother and sister in Cincinnati
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Richmond
Ind
Lou Neff
Montpelier
William Apgar
Goshen
Cincinnati
Edward Murray
Apgar
Local Ball Player Dies After Stomach Injury
Lawrenceburg Indiana October 21 Harry Faves a noted local ball player died suddenly from stomach injuries days after being struck while catching for the Rough Riders. Richmond Indiana October 21 John Miller known as Long John arrives to coach Earlham college football team.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Harry Faves
Rough Riders
Bond sale funds St Joseph County bridge project
Indiana Bonde Sold. E H Rolling Sons & Co of Chicago and Jos T Elliott & Son of Indianapolis won the $120000 3 percent 19 year bond issue to finance a county bridge improvement. Powder Mill Explosion Fontanet Ind Oct 22 Five men burned in an explosion at the Fontanet powder mill Friday One man Edward Ford died from his injuries.
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Indiana Bonde
South Bend
Ind
E. H. Rolling Sons & Co
Chicago
Jos. T. Elliott & Son
Indianapolis
St. Joseph County
Fontanet
Edward Ford
A Strange Case Reported in Indianapolis
An unusual situation is noted by the Flower Mission as Mrs. T Howell of 2437 North Lasalle street cares for wife No 3 and the family of Nathan Wilson her former husband who is deceased and son of wife No 2. Jeffersonville board to let a six month meat contract at its next meeting Friday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Flower Mission
T. Howell
North
Lasalle Street
Nathan Wilson
Jeffersonville
Board of Managers of the
Reformatory
Power of Postum and self control in health
A writer urges readers to reject alcohol coffee and tobacco coffee addiction and choose Postum Food Coffee to rebuild health. The piece promotes personal willpower clean living and warns against drugging the mind. It claims coffee cessation improves digestion kidneys heart and nerves within days and cites millions using Postum.
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Adam
Tongue Removed Yet He Speaks Clearly
William Bunting of Elmer New Jersey underwent tongue removal at Hahnemann Hospital after doctors determined a severe infection threatened his life. Post operation he spoke clearly asking if the ordeal was over, though previously he could not articulate due to swelling.
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William Bunting
Elmer, N. J
Philadelphia
Bunting
Hahnemann Hospital
Mr. Bunting
Wrong Department Theme Highlighted By Medics Tale
A poor mother seeks aid for her injured son at a dispensary but is told the eye and ear department cannot treat the finger. The woman asks where the thumb and finger department is, illustrating a critique of medical specialization.
Where the Sin Lay Tit Bits reader question
A gentlewoman asks her minister if feeling vanity at being called handsome is sinful. He answers it is not her sin but the gentleman’s heavy responsibility to temper flattery and integrity.
Not Too Fast. A Widow's Third In Law Talk
A humorous exchange shows a lawyer citing state law that a widow receives a third, while a joke about removing the second fret suggests delaying the claim in a Chicago Journal cartoon caption.
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Weeds
Chicago Journal
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