Big Stick Convention And Rivers And Harbors Talk
A 1903 Chicago convention debate anchors political fight over reform, party power, and the big stick approach. The Rivers and Harbors Congress seeks 50 million yearly for internal waterway improvements led by Congressman Joseph Ransdell, with Elihu Root praising fixed federal funding and rapid transport progress across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers and Harbors Congress
Joseph Ransdell
Louisiana
Inland Waterways Commission
Roosevelt
Ranssell
Rivers and Arbors Congress
Ransdell
Rivers and Harbors Congress
United States
Baltimore
Neil
Washington
Congress
Joseph E. Bansdell
Pitts Louisiana
Elihu Root
Cumtrs
Diztmagnifier
War era press gallery chief in post inquiry timeline
A late 19th century account describes renewed attack on press gallery leadership amid wartime governance shifts. It notes service changes, regulatory debates, and a president's influence on press access and duties. The narrative emphasizes the evolving role of media inspectors and the tension between government oversight and journalistic independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lau Gud
Tebresentetlves
Celiders
Euipyueity
Ubeep
Unitud Stites
The Republican Nominee for Vice President Sherman
The article profiles Sherman as the Republican vice presidential nominee. It notes his 1830 birth, mayoral tenure, rise through New York politics, and long service in Congress. It mentions attendance at Yale and law study, plus key roles in national party conventions and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairbanks
Quebec
United States
Chicago
Brand Whitiocl
Toledo
Beez
Lake Front
Sherwin
Amayor
Uies
Shermuan
Ernest
Mun
Um Asth
New Yorke
New York State
Fio
Building funds strain Brumningdale school project
A school board secretary clarifies that a prior sentiment about funding the Brumningdale school project was not officially issued. He states the board members aim to raise money for the building while avoiding controversy and relies on other board members for final positions. The item mentions Panama hats priced from $4 to $15 at Patterson-Fletcher store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal-Gazette
Brumningdale School
Bhorkage
Wina
Asselm Puelber
Puelber
Patterson-Fletcher
Vafayette
Ind
Tym
AutonAcbna
Tipbectaos County
Board of Review
Ascre‘ary
Tits County
Automobila
Teading
Busia News
Thy
Trey
Parochial School Commencement Set at Wagner's Opera House
The Catholic school in Lafayette will hold its commencement on June 29 at Wagner's Opera House. The program features violinists, pianists, vocal duets, and diploma presentations. The event will include performances by Loretta Stanton and Anna Lott among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kist
Buren
Garrett
Wagner's Opera House
Hrea Merry Fiddlers
Jtranic
Carl F Huness
Charles Care In
Charles Diver
Loretta
Stanton Ten Little
Ester Copley
Anna Lott
Wrles
Carkin Fairy Belin
Holsinger
Clark Charles E
Porter guilty of second degree murder
RA Porter found guilty of second degree murder with a likely appeal forthcoming. The trial concluded after a contested case, and sentencing details were to be determined by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RA Porter
Marriage scandal rocks mansion figure in college romance
Granville June 19 A fashionable finish for girls Megurdson college student Mildred Kelcher of Miengo a divorced woman was romantically linked to a wealthy Chicago lawyer described as an ardent admirer. The tale traces Kelcher’s marriage and divorce history, social ascent, and alleged engagement plan amid long auto rides and elite circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
Ashionabl Nishing Sehout
Megurdson College
Mixa
Mildred Kelcher
Miengo
Tudent
Ted Autominhiie
Misa Helliner
Senvol
Hlaome
Migs Koulber
Udell
South Side
Youlevards
Witnesses Testify In Heal County Murder Trial
In Ranfelph county a trial heard a witness for the defense claim Mrs Porter sought to warn her husband by firing a shotgun at a chicken. The defendant’s guilt was supported by another witness who testified to the killings. The defense described domestic life as peaceful and suggested the shooting was accidental near the kitchen door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranfelph
Unosis
Porter
Ciri
Real estate transfers compiled by J Heller in city records
Abstract of property deeds lists transfers including Lewis addition Hinsed to Ada Moore and Staphlet addition. Murdock to Barber in Hamiltons addition. Miller to Miller in Rock Island addition. Curtis Jamison guardian to Sarah Jane Jathigon Briward and Meriam tract. Stavch to Mary Hickman Ellie Place addition. DeVilbiss to Elizabeth DeVilbiss in DeVilbiss addition. several parcels in Pleasant town site and Madison township with nominal sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Confielt
Katherine Laughlin
Lewis
Hinsiedel
Ada Moore
Staphlet
Moore
Audreot
Lilian J. Murdock
Fred J
Louse G Barber
Hamiltons
Gilbert C. Ants. A.” Miller Et al
Sarah
Miller
Lars
Wi Rock
Cassing Curtis Jamison
Sarah Jane Jathigon
Briward
R.meriam
Madison Wwnship
Charles Stavch
Mary N. Hickman
Ellie Place
Washington Lownship
William E. DeVilbies
Elizabeth de Vilbiss
Washington
Sibert C. Miller
Tarnished festival marks first anniversary in Decatur
In Decatur the Knights and the Holy Grail order celebrated the first anniversary of the Viely Gialli guild. The Banquet and entertainment featured a Prien gift and a reception with covers bid at four Tang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Grail Society
Kist News Buren
Pegayer Ind
Btetheadist
Bac
Uni Sancuitors
Five Cents Will Do In The Near Week
Fragmented OCR text discusses a soap product and a cake offer with a mysterious claim. The readable lines mention a near term timeframe and a suggestion that five cents could influence a nearby service or sale. No clear person or organization remains readable.
Banquet for Knights of the Maccabees and Guests
The event featured a table of dignitaries from the Port Wayne Journal Gazette Deoaluc Times and Decatur Tempsrat, with Rev Wilcox Hie presiding. Speeches included a toast by Sir Knight Harold Wilcox and remarks on the Holy Grail with attendees in floral red and white decorations and a three course banquet ending with ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Wayne Journal-Gazetts
Deoaluc Times
Decatur Tempsrat
Wilcox
Crevlin
King Arthur
Clyde Blumgarther
Thisslesund
Lennyson
Launfal
Joseph of
Arimathen
England
Tennyson
Lowell
Tom Melkean
Don Burke
Howard Wisehaupt
Kerr Heinrich Swagenswein
Ryguevelté
Ay Schagenswein
Gust Zwul
Rad
Henjamin Beavers
Delty Kappa Epsilon
Mist Grave McKean
Elit Bell
Vivi
Witliam
Lenisia
Peepee
Katy
Bon T Barke
Herald
Tons Meleat
Pace
Frank Mitts
Is It a Square Deal About a Wife Career
The excerpt discusses a wife’s career potential and guidance from her husband at Appleton's. It critiques speculative gender roles and suggests the husband should be his wife’s key contact for career outside the home, while stressing support for her professional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curlyle
Carlyle
Ameri
Appleton's
Perhanesse
Tareer
Pan Betel
Appleton
Ha Ghee
Sean
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Bohne & Bro
Calhoun St
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazelle
Associated
Fort Wayneournal
Fort Wayne
Prayiiteelsss
Fort Way
Advars
Ally
Sally
Pty “Eens
Allen
Adarou
B. Fleming
Prmilans
Fer Congrese
Twattis Indias Disterrus We Cline
Angola
New York
Wiley
Mvattertis Te Thetoi
Athens
Honda
Tutt
Blystlek
Prujaa
Oaly
Rivers and
Philippine Assembly
Hanly
Ghia
Fairbanks
Wall
Spolane
Wash
Tie
Hall
Waller
Renestion Helimdt
Ty Af Furan
Athe
Col
Wiiltaen Teumiiten
Tran
Godglat
Dawlie Viet Waterwagse
Balun
UUO
Republicam
Fuelber
Lafayette
Big Red Auto
Bile Halt
Patterson-Fletcher CD
Patterson
Fletcher Co
Sella
J. Heller
I Court Atrect
Ciry
Wwear
Patterson-Fleisher
Harrison
Columbia Streets
Wale
Our Children's Department
Patperson-Pletcher CO
BO Tarngs
Decatur
Grex Neptune
Dart Tyndall
Donald Vane Quire
Forest Vail
Trex Sowle
Gien Tague
Winona
Wile Patterson-Pietener
Rend
Fatterson-Fietener Co
Patterson-Fietcher Co
Patterson-Pietcher
Warner
Attanec
Auro de Dry Goods Co
Brothers Wright
Psarl Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!