Roosevelt confronts patronage charges in campaign
The article reports President Roosevelt denying accusations of federal patronage bias in nominations and urging a public reply. It notes Indiana reactions, claims of unqualified influence, and Roosevelt’s plan to publish a letter addressing the allegations and countercharges involving Hughes Taft and Foraker. It also mentions Senate leaders’ pledge to block patronage attempts and Roosevelt ordering cabinet to list appointments needing confirmation.
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Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
Indiana
Roi II
Anllecs
Taft
Ife
Hughes
Tait
Tacisvia
Fairbanks
Pennsylvania
Senator Inox
Ohio
Senator Foraker
New York
Washington, D.C
Senate
Foraker
Taggart Home Again From Denver Arrives in Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, arrived in Indianapolis from Denver to prepare for the convention at French Lick Springs. He praised Denver, noted a 14,000 seat auditorium, and said press facilities would be ample at temporary Chicago headquarters. Edward MacDowell, renowned American composer, died at Westminster Hospital at o clock tonight aged 46.
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Inmtanapolis
Ind
Thomas Taggart
Naval Democratic Committee
Denver
Franch Lick ‘Springs
Chicago
New York
Edward Alexander MacDowell
America
Westminster
Randall speech awakens canal plans at Indianapolis meeting
Mayor Hosey cites initial success of Fort Wayne delegates at a convention in Indianapolis where canal projects drew attention and potential federal support. Speakers highlighted practicality, immediate viability, and regional benefits for Gary Indiana Harbor and river improvements amid broader waterway plans.
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Hosey
Indianapolis
Fort Wayas
Lemeeng
Indiana
Ohio
White River
Congress
Ranidall
Bask
Charles B. Zollare
Chicago
Gary
Pittsburg
Resson
Cama
Toledo
Sackett
Purdue
Germany
France
T. -J. Logan
The
Waterways Association
Randall
Assicia
Tion
Bush
Myselve
Abortive Portugal republican plot thwarted at Lisbon palace
A failed bid to topple the monarchy and proclaim a republic in Portugal was halted by government action. Leaders including Joao Chagras, Fracia Dorger, and Grendella were captured after police raided a conspirators’ meeting. Bombs and revolvers were found, and cavalry guarded Premier Franco’s residence as the plot unravelled.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Fanco
Franco
Ory
Rovel
Villa Viscoa
Abruzsi
Mogi
Navy
Joao Chagras
Fratica
Dorger
O'Mundo
Grendella
Jal
Ronpa
Cononiracy
Chagris
Balimore Railroad Earnings Cut Angering Officials
Baltimore reports a 19 percent wage reduction across railroad salaries. The Toad Company will apply new pay cuts to all officers from the president down, affecting monthly salaries from $140 to $246. The changes take effect February 1, lowering overall compensation and officer pay.
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Balimore
Pilarcely
Toad Company
Reditelian
Bank Robbery Foiled by Banker Nerve in New York Vault
An explosive blast at an Italian bank on Elizabeth Street exposed $40,000 in silver and gold. Bankers Pasquale Patt & Son stored the cash in the vaults as thieves fled unseen. The would be robbers lacked nerve and were believed amateurs who abandoned the attempt.
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New York
Elizabeth Street
Gould
Pasquale A. Patt
Porfrethatore
Pat the Elder
Fifteen Thousand Raised in Minute War Fund Drive
Chicago Jan 2 A $15,000 war fund was raised in minutes at the International Independent Telephone association meeting in the Coliseum annex as members pressed to prosecute a war against the Bell Telephone company. H D Critchfield of Allowankee spoke and a motion to exclude nonmembers was referred to resolutions. Officers elected for the year included AC Linderstad president Richmond Va P O Holdword vice presidents Rockwall City Ia BE Fisher Grand Rapids Rich I T Demears Quebec Arthur Wright Los Angeles secretary J B Ware Stand Rapids Mich treasurer Menford Savage Champaign Ill Read the Patterson Fletcher ad for bargains.
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Chicago
Azteen
International Independent Telephone Association Yesterney
Bell Telephone Company
Independent ‘Association
Sestion
Coliseum Annex
H. D. Critchfeld
Allowankee
Gary
International Independent. Telephone Association
Iowa
BE. . Fisher
Grand Rapids
Rich
I. T. Demears
Quebec
Arthur
Wright
Los Angeles
J. B. Ware
Stand Rapids
Mich
Menford Savage
Champaign
Chicken Dinner at the Hot Brau Today
The notice advertises a chicken dinner at the Hot Brau from 11 am to 2 pm. It also mentions pricing options of 20, 25, and 4 dollars for outfits until February 1. The item is signed Patterson-Fl.
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Patterson-Fl
Hof Brau
Vanderbilt Wedding Rehearsal At The Mansion
New York January 23 Preparations for the Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Laszlo Szechenyi wedding include a rehearsal at the Vanderbilt mansion. Count Szechenyi will stand beside his bride at the ceremony with chancel choir and St Patrick's Cathedral quartet. Present were the bride to be's mother Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt and her sister in law Mrs Henry Payne Whitney. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev J Byrne with Mrs Lavelle of St Patrick's Cathedral as master of ceremonies.
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New York
Gladys Ast Derbilt
Laszlo Szechenyi
Austria
Vanderbilt Mansion
Count Szechenyi
St Patrick's Cathedral
Carnelius Vanderbilt
Henry Payne Whitne
Mer. Lavelle
St. Patrick's
J. Byrne
St Patrick's Church
Indiana Officials Meet President in Washington Conference
Senator Beveridge and Representative Crum held a long conference with the president in Washington. Arthur B Mosher of Columbia David A Wolf of Ligonier Thomas E Bettand of Dubois and A Lermaur of Awaka along with W H Darber of Ville have been appointed clerks for the railway mail service.
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Washington
Beveridge
Crumpacker
Arthur B Mosher
Columbia
David A. Wolf
Ligonier
Thomas E. Bettand
Dubois
A. Lermaur
Alsawaka
W. H. Darber
Ville
Grape-Nuts Claim Vital Phosphates Aid Energy
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts cereal as made from wheat and barley with vital phosphates in key grain parts. It promises quick absorption into energy and urges adding the product to daily diets for greater success, noting the book The Road to Wellville in its packages.
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Wellville
Plays and the Players at the Majestic This Evening
Fort Wayne audience will see Rachel Crother's The Three of Us at the Majestic. Walter N Lawrence’s company presents the Western life drama in New York success, with East Lynne to follow as the emotional staple. The cast includes known Fort Wayne players and promises vivid character work and dramatic intensity.
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Walter’ N. Lawrence
Rachel Crother
Madison Square Theater
Shoe
East Lynne
Isabel
Leroy Sumner in Billy the Kid Sunday Evening
A report on LeRoy Sumner starring in Billy the Kid by Joseph Santley and Walter Woods with Sumner’s dramatic escape through a plate glass window. The piece notes the play’s exciting action, Sumner’s rise as a leading young actor, and previews upcoming vaudeville acts and acts by Belleclaire brothers Yuna and The Battle of Bunco Hill with other comedic and specialty numbers.
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Leroy Sumner
Billy, the Kid
Billy
Kid
Joseph Santley
Walter Woods
Sumner
Belleclaire Brothers
Hercules
Yuna
Joseph Willard
Harry Bond
Bunco Hill
My Wife's Family farce at the Majestic
A Temete stage farce titled My Wife's Family plays nightly at the Majestic. The cast, including comedians and clever specialties, delivers broad humor as families clash and mingle in a lively streaming production.
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Witith
Ake
Temete
Temple matinee popular with ladies on daily capacity crowds
The Temple show this week has been very popular with the ladies and matinees have been attended to capacity daily. The bill remains attractive overall, and it is doubtful if the performers will fail to draw strong crowds.
Miamis vs Wabash Athletics Saturday Night Game
Basketball game at Saengerbund hall features Miamis and Wabash Athletics with admission set at 25 cents. Tickets available through Woodworth's drug store or the Miami Athletic association. In Kansas City, Rabbi Samuel Schulman and Alfred Montgomery headlined a Kulfe and Fork club dinner with talks on money and manhood.
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Miamis
Wabash Athletics
Saengerbund Hall
Woodworth'’s Drug Store
Miami Athletic Association
Hansas City
Samuel Schulman
Tempie ‘Betha
New York City
Alfred Montgomery
Kulfe and Fork Club
Montgomery
Ren Schuleman
State Waterways Convention Draws Indiana Leaders
Indianapolis dispatch notes northern Indiana attendance at a state waterways meeting. Delegates argued for a Toledo Fort Wayne canal via Logansport Rochester to Chicago, while others cited northern water routes. Fort Wayne, Muncie and Goshen officials spoke on Indiana rivers and harbor prospects, with district vice presidents listed and some districts yet unnamed.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Harbor
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Penny
A. Randall
Hosey
Wells
Toledo
Logansport
Rochester
E. &. Mummert
Charles Kohler
Arthur Daahl
Hasex
Guthrie
Muncie
Downing
Anderson
Miller
Indiana
Rivers and Harbors
Congress
A.B. Horton
New Fifth
Spencer FE. Ball
Terre
L. O'Conner
Tish
John H. Terhusie
Daniel Waugh
Th Ton
Charias 5. Fowler
Indians Harbor
Samuel B. Cook
Lebanon
Charles 5S. Bush
Anthony Deahl
Goshen
Fire destroys building. four Baltimore firefighters die
A midnight blaze at J. Rosester & Sons on Holiday and Saratoga streets overwhelmed the building. High NW winds fanned the flames and the north wall collapsed. Four firemen were killed and about a dozen injured, including Fire Chief George Horton, as the fire spread through narrow Saratoga Street.
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J. Rosester & Sons
Holiday
Saratoga Streets
Saratoga Street
George Horton
Struc
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