Why Democracy Why Democracy Speech by Bryan in Chicago on Corporations
The article reports Willan J Bryan’s forty eighth birthday speech in Chicago on national issues. He argues that domination of politics by favor seeking corporations is the greatest modern evil and that the Democratic Party offers the best hope to reform. Carter H Harrison presided as about 16 000 attendees filled the Sevanth regiment hall on Mary on Sixteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democratic Party
Willan J. Bryan Tonlicht
Sevanth Regiment
Mary
Sixteenth Street
Bryan
Roosevelt
Hughes
Taft
Carter H. Harrison
Republican Party
Rights of Towlers Push Labor Protest to Congress
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Cannon and Vice President Fairbanks backing an employers liability act to counter Supreme Court rulings. Samuel Gompers leads a delegation urging immediate relief, condemning court overreach while stressing workers rights and protections under existing laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canaan
Fairbanks
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Cannon
Samuel Gompera
District of Columbia
Ita
Criass
Supreme Court
United States
Oll
Mr. Gompers
Joseph W. Valentine
American Federation of Labor
W. R. Farley
United Mine Workers' Union of North’ America
Co. M. Barnett
American ‘Society of Equitry
Amalgamated Street and Electric Raiway
P. J. McArdle
Amalgamated Association of Iron
Celebrates Forty-Eighth Birthday of Bryan the Democrat Leader
The article honors William Jennings Bryan on his forty-eighth birthday, noting his long lead in the Democratic Party, his three national campaigns including 1896, 1900, and 1908, and his influence on Democratic policy. It recalls his “silver question” advocacy, his national prominence since 1896, and broad support across party ranks despite defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witla Javnings Bryan
United States
Democrate
Bryn
Democratic National Coi
Secur
Natonally
Office of
Track Elevation Plan Post Return Discussed by Mayor
Mayor Hasey returned from Indianapolis last night and stated the city administration will address the track situation. He proposed a conference of all parties and warned the board of works may adopt a resolution if no agreement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasey
Indianapolis
Board of 4 Works
Temperance Talk Debates Regulation Versus Prohibition
A Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting at the Bloom home on Columbia avenue debated whether saloon sale should be regulated or banned. Speakers included Mr Bask for regulation and Rev Frank Lenig and Fred Rohrer for prohibition, with Fort Wayne Germans cited as largely beer drinking by birth and descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C
Women's [Christian ‘Temperance Union
M. Bloom
Columbia Avenue
Bask
Frank Lenig
Fred.Rohrer
Berne
Bush
Fort Wayne
Memphis
Tenn
Boch
Pric
Fred Rohrer
Berne Witness
Dr. Lenifpple
Evansville Team to Report Soon
Evansville players expected to report shortly amid unsettled roster details. Officials have not released final lines but indicate timely preparation for upcoming season.
Navy submarine probe outlines contract details
testimony by Secretary Metcalf and Admiral Capps before the special House committee describes the Electric Boat inquiry, defense of profits on current and future contracts, and a Lake Boat company deal conditioned on delivering submarines meeting performance standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary
Navy
Metcalf Capps
Buren
Navy Department
House
Ist
Electric Boat Company
Lilley
Connecticut
Metcalf
Lake Boat Company
Bes
Admiral Capps
Butler
Pennsylvania
Edward L. Clarkson
Hobson
Lawrence Y. Spear
Electric Hoat Snumaay
Speaker Cannon
Naval Affairs Committee
Clayton
Alabama
Congress
L. W. Busby
Cannon
Williams
Department of
Olmstead
Secretary of
Te Navy
Gentinard
Disorderly Warmer Weather Report From Boston Newsroom
The report notes a disorderly weather advance in Boston with telegraphic style phrases about medical conditions and a governor figure. It mentions a 7 o'clock arrival and a batter performing well, with the patient described as very ill but showing hope of recovery. The text reflects an imperfect OCR transcription of a 19th century wire service style alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mareh
Jon Jsaued
Nam
Mysterious man Snyder arrested for theft in city
A man who gave the name Snyder with many aliases was arrested by Sheriff Jesse Grice and Deputy Harvey Hughes for stealing a buggy and horse near Elkhart Indiana. He refused to reveal his true name or address, saying he had left an aged mother and three children in Ohio after family troubles and drink. He rented a barn on Jones Street, tried to sell the rig, and admitted stealing the horse and buggy from Elkhart. He claimed the buggy belonged to him and spoke of a life marked by past honesty and recent troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Jesse Grice
Harvey Hughes
Albert E. Thomas
Grice
Ankenbruck
Jar
Jones Street
Swinney Park
Lemley
Elkhart
Ind
Journal-Gazette Seperien
Ohio
Ohia
Elkwart
Ley
Plate Glass Works Closes Longtime Alexandria Plant
Alexandria Ind March 19 The Penn American Plate Glass company of this city closes its factory today turning out of employment over 500 men. It has operated steadily for nearly twenty years until Christmas. No definite restart time. The shutdown may be linked to recent plate glass price cuts by the combines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Ind
Penn-American Plate Glass Company
Combine
Democratic primary candidates rally efforts in Fort Wayne area
With one day before the primaries, Democratic contenders for Congress mobilize across wards. Judge Adair, Mr. Clinn, and Mr. Pelck lead a day of meetings, visits, and voter outreach while supporters from Steyhen, Whitley, and DeKalb counties converge on Fort Wayne for canvassing and rally actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Aldow
Judge Adair
Clinn
Pelck
Aveline
Cling
Feick
Uch
India Canyons
Steyhen
Whitley
DeKalb
Fort Wayne
Many Arrests in Berlin as Suffrage Demonstrations Break Out
Forty seven men imprisoned during protests near Berlin reach suffrage demonstrations. Nine policemen injured in clashes as authorities struggle to contain the unrest. Victims seek medical care after returning home, while officials tally wounded and arrests.
Weather forecast fragment from Washington area notes
Fragmentary weather report dated March 19 from The Weather Washington. Mentions Indiana lower Michigan and Ohio regions with mentions of Friday and Saturday temperatures, warmer trend, unsettled conditions, and overall cautious forecast with scattered clouds and blustery winds. Includes garbled OCR names and stray phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Lower Michiean
Ohnle
Ulnotse
Gas War Ends With Stable Prices For Ten Years
After a stormy session a ten year price agreement is signed setting gas prices at ninety and eighty five cents. The deal satisfies all parties and now goes to the council for confirmation.
Fort Wayne Gas deal settles price and quality terms
United States District Judge A B Anderson brokered a written contract between Fort Wayne officials and Fort Wayne Gas Company to amend the Salamonie franchise for ten years. Price set at 86 cents for five years and 85 cents for the next five. daily gas use over 2,000,000 cubic feet for four months triggers price drop. Quality fixed at eighteen candle power per cubic foot and 580 British heat units per cubic foot. Agreement awaits city council ratification after behind doors talks with no public proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salamonie | Ff
Indianapolis
United States
A.B. Anderson
Bing
Fort Wayn
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Codnell
Sr&É
Ita
Port Wayne
Journal-Gazette
Prl
Salamonis, Minin~ and Gas Company
Salamonie
Allayas
Anderson
Ole Juteture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lika Roosevelt
Gol. Bryan
Willim McKinley
Allon B. Parker
William Jone Ji Mings
Col
William Jennings Bryan
Joe
Charles
Evansville
Heport
Ze Amends
Marel
Manneh Knot
T ‘Lven Acucr
Mr. Hobson
Spear
Governor Guild
Deste Grica
Disarte
Qhiom
Plate Glass Works
Cline
Oliva Club
Wyatt
Ward
Fleming
Lakeside
Lakeside Pot Shop
Leith and
Hoagland Avenue
Seventh Ward
Lafayette Street
Coombs
Wayne Street
Ohio and
Lewis
Ninth Ward
Wells Street
St. Mary's Avenne
Tenth Ward
Holston and
Creighton Avenue
Buchanan Street
Wayne
County Farm
John Engle
Alchel
Adams Township
New Haven
Canter
Niemerer
Aboit Township
Cedar Creek
Woougnan
Lea
Esl River
W. A. Johnson
Jackson Township
Auchabout Reus
Jefferson Township
He Lake
Arcola Center
Lafayette Township
Marion Township
Madison Township
Rf Milan Downship
Maumee Township
Codhurn
Monroe Township
Monroeville
Ferry Township
Gazier
Huntertown
Ehsaan Township
Springfield Township
Hotlee
Joe Township
Scipio Township
Howee
Washington Township
Scenndana
Trachenbueh
Fes
Spring
Dakiaad
Lomis Schroeder, Sretetary
Berlin
Coliona
Court
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!