Rail tariff reform and press views influence 1907 debate
Month and year 1907 discussions on tariff revision are noted with quotes from The Chicago Tribune and Wall Street Journal. The piece references McKinley era tariff reform aims, Roosevelt's cautious stance, and the Manufacturers' Association on Girl revision, noting broad public debate and potential moves to consider reciprocal treaties, railroad and industry interests, and the push for wider markets.
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Manufacturers' Association
Wall Street Journal
McKinley
Buffalo
Senate
Roosevelt
Washington dispatch on initiative and referendum debate
A Washington dispatch notes that prior to Bryan's involvement a nation wide propaganda campaign on initiative and referendum was conducted from headquarters. The piece discusses Jeffersonian democracy and criticisms of opponents who dismissed the idea as a “deni job” tactic and questions the trust in the people.
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Urvan
Nce
HWA
Washington
Indianapoli
Bryan
Headquar
National Prohibition Movement Presses States Toward Reform
The text describes organized reform efforts across states to curb perceived evils by shifting power to state governments, following Oregon’s example and signaling momentum for a new constitution trend. It notes pastors supporting moves and cites Oklahoma as an example, with broader union-wide sentiment favoring constitutional changes.
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Shibley
Oregon
Union
Living on a Million and the Rich Man's Plow
A humorous discussion compares wealth and frugality as a Mr. Ryan keeps a large hoard to guard against want. Chicago readers speculate on millionaire habits and possible daily incomes, costs of living, and the notion of whether one can live on limited means. The piece plays with satire about luxury and prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Ryan
Chicago
Mr. Ryan
Caelde Fort
Weil Leivenly
Billy
Balcher
Baleer
Pidner
Noted Outlaw Reported Seen in Bluffton
A disputed notice describes an outlaw seen in Bluffton, identified by a Journal-Gazette photograph. The tale centers on a horse theft pretext involving a stranger, later thought to be Kuhns, who fled after the stall incident. A card advertising the horse theft surfaced, matching the animal described.
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Mmiffien
Marvin Kilins
Owas
Surndiy Aulphl
Cavill
AL Thant
Tithe Tater
Vallichalk
Baker
Wis Kuhns
Kuhns Dined With Judge Adair At Wolf Lake Farm
The Ohio penitentiary escapee Kuhns dined at Judge Adair’s farm near Wolf Lake during a vacation period. Also present were Henry N. Weeson and the judge, who shared a table with the desperado Kuhns. He rode to the farm on a stolen black mare and arrived late, left early, and remained unfazed by his fugitive status.
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Columbia City
Kuhns
Ohio
Judge Adair
Wolf Lake
Henry N. Weeson
Koselusko Coun
Hola Istic
Lim
Mrs Frances Tonkel’s health status in Cedar Creek area
City notes nurse Frances Tonkel mother of County Commissioner Joseph Pankel is seriously ill at the Cedar Creek end of Cedar Creme township. G Mahony of Indianapolis, Dome Die Insurance Company agent, is in the city on business. Mrs Springer and Nellie Spleen with Hazel Schelmay head to Berne Indiana for the Stain Fo reunion. Mr Mernerd Springer will lead selections at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Tonkel
Joseph Pankel
Cedar
Creme Township
G'Mahony
Indianapolia
Dome Die Insurance Cmpany
New York
Fualness
Q ™ Mahony
Indiasupalia Sentinel
Springer
Leonhardt Home Treatment Promises Piles Cure
An early 20th century advertisement from Niagara Falls New York touts Leonhardt’s Home Treatment for piles. The copy stresses severe symptoms and claims dramatic results with each package, urging readers to buy for immediate relief.
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Leonhardt
Niagara Falls
N.Y
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