Fort Wayne Gazette Excerpt on 1907 Affairs and Conventions
A dense Fort Wayne Gazette fragment covers Democratic conventions, campaign finance disputes, and federal and state politics. It cites William Howard Taft era events, Miller and Brownsville discussions, and Governor Hanly’s 1907 report on delinquent taxes, with references to Kansas, Oklahoma, and Peruvian developments. The piece blends editorials on labor, press, and national figures, noting the river’s potential navigability and proposed dam systems.
Parcel Post Delivery Proposed By Union Postal Plan
A draft parcel post scheme proposed by the government outlines standard rates and rules for delivering dry goods rugs and other household items. It sets weight limits of eleven pounds and parcel dimensions and time constraints for acceptance before departure.
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Sonatar Durolitus
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Cortelyou Book Has Rich Backer
New York reports George Bruca Cortelyou as the head of a new presidential boom backed by major New York business leaders including J P Morgan. Emissaries spread Cortelyou propaganda, with headquarters at the Vanderbilt hotel and secret organizers preparing for a Chicago convention race against Taft and Hughes.
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Hughes
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White House
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Hare
Vanderlin Hotel
Tétrick McNulty
United States
Ar. Gedelyan
J. Pigrpont Morgan
Cortelyou
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White Plague Breaks Up 1271 Homes
A historical report notes a plague outbreak in Indianapolis causing 1,271 homes to be affected. The piece recounts casualties, ages of victims, and mentions authorities' efforts and public health responses during a period of fear and confusion.
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Fragmentary notice on board loss and salaries
A damaged OCR snippet mentions directors and a board, noting a loss figure and salary figures. The legible parts indicate financial figures such as 845 and 38,000 and reference to a one year period and a wealth of unclear phrasing surrounding said loss.
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Standard Oil to Issue Large Quarterly Dividends This Year
A 1902 era calculation shows Standard Oil expected to pay out over 74 million dollars in quarterly dividends to stockholders, with plans for about 95 million in six months. Analysts note the company has maintained a large surplus while distributing modest annual yields, prompting speculation on investment and market impact. The article references John D. Rockefeller's stake and outlines historical dividend patterns and treasury reserves.
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Poll tax totals in Indiana counties for 1901 assessed
The 1901 poll tax report shows $611050.27 collected across Indiana counties and $61000 for special judges. The data details county payments and disbursements, with mentions of ads in the Journal-Gazette at a penny per word.
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Mass Meeting Proves Success at Railroad Safety Forum
A large turnout of railroad workers and officials in Hermany ual yesterday heard Indiana rail road commission Inspector Ales Alder Shane and Bui B Hui discuss safety laws. The session outlined enforcement aims, accident reporting, and the commission’s role in protecting workers and the public, with emphasis on compliance and prompt investigations.
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Trainmen urged to obey safety laws nationwide
Inspector Shane cites grim rail death toll to press strict enforcement of railroad safety laws. Local union leaders plan a Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen event with ticket sales boosting the effort.
Night riders whip ten men in SNDYVILLE
Night riders, eighty strong, rode to Eduxsulane at one o clock Sunday morning and whipped ten men, four white and six Black. Names of white victims listed. incident tied to labor unrest and local political figures.
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Panic forces Tennessee firm under Nashville foundering
A Murfreesboro Tennessee report notes Earthman & Co lumber merchants assigned amid a panic, with estimated liabilities around 700000 dollars and assets between 590000 and 600000 dollars. The Nashville market context is cited as aggravating the firm’s distress.
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Classified ads as social barometer and publicity springs
The piece argues that want ads in the Journal-Gazette reflect public hopes and unrest. It likens readers to philosophers and cites Emerson on settling and unsettled views as signs of collective aspiration shaping demand for advertised items.
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