Right Ring and the Right Way Dispatch Letter Clash
An undated dispatch from Sharples president reports threats from the Makrraugh Brothers about closing their factory if a presidential candidate is elected. The letter, sent to the Sharples firm and copied to Democratic headquarters, alleges political intimidation and a push to influence workers and voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biraeples Separator Co
Ghester
Gehilemon
Sryat
Avis
Demmeyatie
Row Disease
Associated Press
Tle Democratic
Much Suffering This Winter in The Tadianapolis News
A letter from Wheeling discusses factory closures and 4000 workers displaced by the National Tube plant shutdown amid price rises. It notes further plant closings across the river and 2000 more unemployed Wheeling residents, forecasting continued hardship this winter. The piece critiques trusts, tariffs, and political maneuvers tied to labor and living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadianapolis News
Fred Starek
Wheeling
Cincin
Pall Hnejuker
Will
National Tube Company
United States Steal Corporation
Chicago
Democratic Party Threatens Prosecution Over Employer Coercion
A Democratic National Committee fund of 35000 will prosecute persons who violate coercion laws. The Democratic state committee vows to use all honorable means to stop coercion and intimidation of employees to support the Republican ticket. Firms and employers may face public disclosure and potential penalties for attempting to influence workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connorations
Republican Party
Workingmen’s Protective Association
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Wil Persens
Democratic State Committee
Uthue
Hanly Not a 8000 Dollar Governor in Indiana Politics
The piece contrasts J Frank Hanly with Matthews and other Indiana leaders over gubernatorial salaries. It alleges Hanly demanded a higher pay, claiming to have saved the state money while opponents favored $5000 salaries and modest office appropriations. The text cites historical figures and acts to compare costs under Hanly and Matthews, noting controversy over office spending during 1905 to 1907 and broader fiscal debates in that era.
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Tha Fifferman
J. Frank ‘Hanly
Hika Claude Matthews
Matthews
Grey, Hovey
Porter, Hendricks
Crawfordsville
Henry and
Hanly
Sensible tariff critique from Indianapolis maker
D. M. Parry argues that tariffs benefit government and foreign producers while harming infant industries and natural resources. He warns against clinging to outdated infant industry ideas and urges proving industries can stand on their own without perpetual protection.
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Indianapolis
Bret Ge
Guners
Congress
Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science
Septembar
Tariff reform promises and freight rates debate
The letter argues Republicans mislead on tariff reform after decades in power and accuses them of exploiting it for political gain. It contends standard party rhetoric masks real costs, cites Speaker Cannon and policy inertia, and notes rail freight costs and market competition as ongoing issues. The piece criticizes the administration for inaction and questions whether reform will ever materialize.
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Republican Promisey
Republican Party
Cxonon
Richard Olsey
New York World
False Economies and Protected Interests Debate Trade Policy
A garbled passage questions whether protected interests exhaust consumer purchasing power through monopoly prices and whether protective duties would fix defects in Burdilies as a policy aimed at raising transportation rates to help Susi THesS.
Du Pont and the Powder Trust In Contested Era
A garbled passage references Du Pont and the powder trust with terms like detonations and explosives. It suggests skilled personnel, a person named Bu Pont, and notes on expertise in blasting and related fields amid a murky context of industry and mechanics.
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du Pont
Polini
Bu Pont
Wages and living costs in ten years questioned
The text questions wage growth against rising costs over the last decade, asking Mr Workingsmas if earnings have kept pace with food, housing, and other necessities while noting high tariffs. It hints at family budgeting and urging discussion with a spouse about prices.
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Workingsmas
Aailars
Trusts Rule and Republicans Bear the Blame in Fusion Debate
The piece argues that voters see trusts controlling policy, not the people. It blames Republican officials for tariff and trust actions, says Democrats lacked power for eleven years, and advocates Bryan as the path to change. It quotes editorials on steel merger benefiting trusts and critiques executive influence in market stabilization.
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Veterp
Republican Party
Sherman
America
Bryan
Dawes Visit Sparks Wall Street Unease in Sept Date Line
New York date line Sept 19 reports Charles Dawes former Comptroller of the Currency influenced Wall Street by urging honey for the Republican congressional campaign and signaling danger to the Democratic majority in the House. He pressed manufacturers and financiers, warned of shifts if Democrats gain control, and drew cartoons in New York World reflecting anti trust sentiment. Stand and Gil urged voters to elect Ryan.
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New York
Cownicy
Laker
Pha
Charles CG. Dawes
Chivago
Wall Street
Dawes
Wallstrat
Fmus
Congress
Mr. Dawes
New York World
Washington
Nir Shermin
Wiltlne
Ryan
Sherman backs anti union rhetoric amid Akron speech
Fragmented report shows James S. Sherman endorsing statements blaming unions for social unrest. The passage mentions labor groups, anarchists, and detectives, with distorted quotes about wage earners and political pressure during a stop in Akron Ohio.
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William H. ‘Farr
Ohio
Mien
Yickel
James S. Sherman
Sherman
Akron
Dee Altel Grar
O . pYesttont
Winwond Mareh Company
Hostig
Ile
BARC
Unio Poe
Fragmentary OCR weathering of international notices
The readable text is garbled with mixed letters and missing words. It references American newspapers, Canada, a price of $1, and mentions border or travel notices. No clear event, person, or organization can be identified from the legible fragments.
Tariff burdens women and British prices from England visit
An American woman who studied English conditions abroad reports on relative costs of English goods. She lists sample prices such as nightwear, gloves, hose, and castor wear, comparing them with American prices and suggesting higher English wages keep prices lower or similar. The piece argues tariff impacts and encourages travel to learn price differences.
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England
United Rates
Maxymesner
New York
Hesita Price
America
Europe
Protection for Laziness and Guaranteed Profits in Trade
A satirical piece critiques tariff protection, noting captains of industry seek government guarantees of profits rather than making real efforts. It accuses second generation business leaders of preferring paternal support and excluding foreign competitors, funded by campaign contributions, to shield consumer costs.
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Sem
New York
Repiblican Campalem Fund
Consuls Clash Over Cost of Foreign Production
A disputed editorial attacks the administrations push to expose foreign production costs. It notes American consul pressure on British manufacturers for trade secrets and argues such inquiries miscast policy while warning against publicizing banking and deposit details.
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Biemingum
England
Coasl
Cigle
Presidency a Family Affair and Roosevelts Loquacious Kin
A garbled report from Indianapolis and Rock Island details Nicholas Longworth asserting Theodore Roosevelt should serve four more years, then Taft for four, followed by Roosevelt again. The Longworth pledge, amid a public RooseveltwTaft saga, spurred dispatches and reactions in Evansville.
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Taft
Longworth
Nicholas Loseworth
Roosevelt
Develin
Indianapolis Star
Republican Stace
Rock [Sland
Theodore Hoogevelt
Sunindaw
Congress
Nicholas Longworth
Parsons
Semfu
Br. Longworth
W. H. Tait
Teft
Theodora Roosevelt
Phaly
Aeroi
Evansville
Ing
Congressmio
Nick” Longworth
James S. Sherman
Rock Teland
Roosavelt
Mont of Bapeners
Rock Island
God
Thas
Teddy
Taft Papers Almost Headed to Bolt
A scrambled summary notes Taft facing adverse editorials across major papers including the Chicago Tribune and New York Times as Roosevelt gains traction. It critiques Taft’s tariff arguments and hints at a party rift, with editors arguing against his 1894 bill and warning farmers about wheat and foreign markets.
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Taft
Spetefield Republican
Chicago Tater
Roosevelt
Chicago News
New York
Times
Sun
The
Post
Dss
Anne
York
Democrats
Pavhsan
Honda
Shack
Baltet
Banana Ganal Scandal Features Roosevelt Era Deals
A fractured report recalls secrecy in negotiations tied to the Banana Ganal affair. Details allege stock interests and French rights payments, with money flows estimated from 4.6 million to 20 million dollars, yielding large profits for U.S. interests and linked figures.
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Roosevelt
Androw
Chicago
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Watson
Siren
Watsyn
Tate
Mause
Govartinet
Bonn
Mamneser Roosevelt
Jackson
Nis Burnase
Govermor Hanly
Democratic Pradertissor
Presidentias
Celine
New York Journal Commerce
Trust
Coutenge
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Steel Trust
Tennessee
Morgan
Dia
Tribune
Tennessee Company
Whis Masters
Ghas. G
Wall Strait
Sabrina Facn
Ed Pinger Tarut
Cankh Bus
Permeith
Aber
Toiuerevn
Potal
A Steel Trust Jolly
Etepaigy
Bank de Positay
Garrintaw Longworth
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