Record of 1900s Indiana politics and riverfront plans
Fragmentary notes recount Thomas R. Marshall as a presidential and Indiana governor figure. Mentions weather, German air invasion concerns, civic identity in Fort Wayne, Col William R. Nelson and the New Progressive Republican party, and editorial power of Kansas City papers. End by noting St Marys riverfront driveway ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilanm. R. Nelson
Progressive Republican Party
Colonel Nelson
Kansas
Chy
Evening Star
Kansas City
West
The
Star and Times
Concrete Walks Deluge City As streets show wear
Property owners in the west shire were taxed two years ago to fund a Main street river bridge to Swinney Park project. concrete sidewalks along Calhoun and other streets crumble while contracts are questioned and alleged graft surfaces. Journal-Gazette readers report substandard mixtures and possible contractor padding as civic concerns rise amid national political chatter about the Chicago convention and Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swinney Park
West Shire
Main Street
Swinney Pire
Stattles
le Grice
Grice
Calhoun
Marty
Journal- Gaxotte
July 4 Oratory in 1918 News Editorial
The piece urges making Independence Day celebrations meaningful for youth. It critiques hollow rhetoric and urges speakers to share personal Washington experiences and patriotic themes, stressing practical, intimate oratory tied to real life. It calls for avoiding grandiose spreads and focusing on genuine patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golconda
Thi Ollee
Safeguarding the Client in Our Architectural Service
Our architectural department provides unique, detailed specifications for every house. They cover minute details so nothing is left to chance, guiding builders and inspectors. The process ensures the client sees his ideas economically and satisfactorily realized, with the architect acting as his representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildwood
A Thought for To-Day by Thomas G. Stoorherd
A brief reflective piece notes duty and faith guiding to-morrow, linking human effort to divine purpose. It highlights study, subject, and character as central themes, inviting contemplation on duty and futurity within a religiously framed worldview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Stoorherd
God
Tariff Wrongs and Meat Prices Dominate Late Debate
The report argues Republicans cried against tariff excesses while citing Buenos Aires beef and mutton exports as a reason for high U S prices for meat. It claims monoplies control essentials and condemns current tariffs as enabling trusts, noting Republican lawmakers' protests in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubicans
Chicago
Republicat Party
United States
Buenos Aires
Argentina
London
Republican Party
Congress
Human Rocket At Robison Park Dare Devil Eric
Dare Devil Eric presents a sequence of aerial feats at Robison Park including a fire slide and diving into water. A remarkable display at Roklyon Park is scheduled for Sunday and daily thereafter, with three performances on July 4 and three on July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Human Rocket
Robison Park
Dare Devil
Eric
Roklyon Park
Agrept
Price manipulation and beet trust scrutiny in the meat import debate
A critique argues the beet trust coerces Argentine ranchers to control meat prices, likening tariffs to enforce higher costs on beef. It accuses the Republican party of inaction for sixteen years while prices rose under alleged artificial manipulation, noting prior known facts lacked decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beet Trust
Political debate over reform and Roosevelt loyalty rises
Fragmented remarks attack Roggovelt and the new politics move, praising Roosevelt as a patriot while claiming opponents seek selfish gain. The piece quotes rival views on party realignment, reform, and leadership, noting public support hinges on perceived honesty and service to the people. Prices, $1 to $25. BATTERSON- PETCHER co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolly
Susur
Roggovelt
Tank and
Roosevelt
Fort Wayne shoppers and local visits noted in Spencerville area
Spencerville notices list Mrs. Aliita Siuwar traveling to Ohio to stay with relatives. Several residents attend events, band concerts, and church services. Families visit, travel by auto, and community concerns include a gravel hunt and Ben notes on local schooling and hosting guests from Flint and Harris. In Warsaw, about 200 people attended a Pythian banquet with an event program and Warsaw Orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencerville
Ind
John Notentina
Fort. Wayne
Aliita Siuwar Haa
Ohio
Orville Wika
Anbure
Yen Chapman
Frank House
Tohn Bar
Tb Chapman Ami
Mary
Martin
Mildred
William
Clarence Grosd
Gore Lake
Jon Beams
Aon
Robert
Bulle Pa
Walthen
Childdren
Herod
Wolfam
Kenneth
Apent
Mia
John Notenting
Midwes
Theresa
Clara Hay
Ie Fort Wayne
Enltting
Mili
Theft Parente
Mra
Val Hay
Mina Mary - Noteeting
Joba Joch
Thindway
Fort Wayne
John Notestine
Is Ir
W. L. Warnett
Jennie Steward
Eihel Metgalt
Hamilton
Mr. Wornert
Danee
Jon
Grabiit
Leo
Scipio
Harlan
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Horn
Leila
Ezra Horn
George Horn
Jim Wert Silbere
Mix
John Notentine
Met
W. W. Fischer
Fischer
Angola
Frank Wige
Auburn
George Jenkins
L. W. Broward
Emma Holabangh
Eugena’ Henall
Beulah Valien
John Note- Stina
John Beams
T. A. Beams
Huntertown
Coburntown
John Provines
Musa” Evangeline Fischer
Lewis Treece
Bert’ Wayne
Clem ‘Treece
Lee’ Chapman
Tewis ‘Treece
Gerry
Sasson
Beatrice
John Campbell
Merten
Flint
Mich
Campbell
John
Notestine
Warsaw
Tana
Buosta
New Pythian
Dore
Ae Corner
W. J. Frazer
Mutia
Wartag News Items and Social Occasions
A jumble of local names and events from Warsaw Indiana includes names such as Miss Jaal and Miss Tucker, theater mentions, and a state convention for the Konchusky County Luns day school Association. Residents travel to Fort Wayne Wooster Chicago and Viale ink to attend events, services, and visits as part of ordinary week activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
J Nsmith
Fiervaton
Stara Sale
Miss Jaal
Jor
Mobr J
Mise Wallace
Willam Nie
Chicago
Ginnie
Fort Wayne
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Soix Athletic
Beth
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Ember
Associated Press
Fort Wayne Journal
Fort Wayne Gazette
Gitiak
Burt
Vally
Sumigy
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Germany
Gogland
Johnny Bull
Art Wayne
Cidea
River Front
St Mary's River
Poroskint
Baltimore Star
Bryan
Aft
Sherman
Judge Parker
Olonel Bryan
Ryan
Belmont
Morgan
New York
Brooklyn
Ross Murphy
Tammany Hall
Thomax Fortune Ryan
Baltimore
Democratic Party
James
Wildwood Builders
Barathea
Aurode Dry Goods CO
Hagans Cerise
Yale
Copenhagen
Mr. Busyman
Rurode’s
Batterson- ‘Petcher Co
Spencerville News
Warsaw News
John Tucker
Next
Jgseph Dine
Wareaw
Maurice Loveday
Charlotte Lovesday
Wooster
Wodn Inne
Yin Ai
Frandmathen, Ma
Patterson -Fletcher R CO
Deine
Sam
James F. Popper
America
D.D. Supply Store
A. Hattersley & Sons
Main St
Trautman’s
E. Main ST
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