Indiana Gubernatorial Race Endorsement and Temperance Policy
The article discusses James F. Watson as the preferred Republican nominee for Indiana governor, praising his ability and campaigning skills while noting party unity. It contrasts party platforms on temperance, endorsing stronger local option yet asserting both parties back temperance laws. It argues Watson is a strong rival to Thomas R. Marshall and emphasizes the need for plumbing inspections in cities to prevent deaths from faulty ventilation.
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James F. Watson
Watson
Beveridge
Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
Mr. Marshall
Congress considers measures to curb liquor shipments to dry states
Senate judiciary committee hearings reveal six bills aimed at stopping express shipments into prohibition states. Lawmakers note constitutional limits but push for effective action by preventing C D shipments and shipments under fictitious names. Proposals include required labeling of liquor contents and tighter controls on delivery to dry states.
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Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee
Committee On Judiciary
South
John Doe
John Smith
Have Plumbing Inspection Returns to City Council
For years a plumbing inspection ordinance has lingered in pigeonholes. A fatal gas-fume incident in a bachelor apartments building underscores the need. Similar near misses have occurred in the city, prompting renewed attention to the proposed safeguards.
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Helor
FAS
Tariff Revision Fears Shape House Action In 1900s
Widespread demand for tariff revision grows across the country while Republican leaders in Congress resist the move. Speaker Cannon, Dalzell, and Payne fear a tariff commission bill, fearing broader tariff changes if pulp and paper duties are touched. Senate support for a commission exists, with currency law review by a proposed commission.
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Congress
House
Cannon
Dalzell
Payne
Department of Justice
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ways and Means
Senate
Tariff Commission
Beveridge
Commission
Populists Aim to Shift Bryan Banner in St Louis
Webreska delegates traveled to St Louis to steer the populist alliance toward Bryan. They faced stern resistance and halted the convention. The piece questions any lawful gain for the Democrats, noting possible Nebraska benefits but doubt about gains in states like Indiana. It argues the Democratic Party should stand on merit and avoid alliances that could jeopardize its standing.
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Webreska
St. Louis
Bryan
Nebraska
Indiana
Democratic Party
Taft departs Chicago area for the west amid mixed signals
Secretary Taft leaves the Chicago region after days of hunger and public expressions of pleasure and doubt about the result. The scene shows uncertainty following his departure as observers wonder if his act is an act of grace to Uncle Joe from Danville. The fragmentary copy hints at political tension and regional commentary.
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Chicago
Taft
West
Joe
Danville
State
Hino
Taft Stopover In Illinois Stirs Political Talk
The text argues Taft’s Chicago visit avoids intruding on Illinois loyalty to Uncle Joe and describes it as a friendly layover. It suggests the Ohio candidate should not miss connections through Indiana and warns he poses a threat to rivals’ peace and security.
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Illinois
Taft
Chicago
Joe
Ohio
Indiana
Toledo lumber trust case ends in fines not jail time
Prosecutor Wachenheimer notes the Toledo lumber trust cases collapsed into a farce as convicted barons pay hefty fines instead of serving jail terms. He condemns the result as favorable to wealthy malefactors who profited at consumers’ expense, while calling for native American citizens to receive priority in opportunity and war-time service.
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Wachenheimer
Lumber Trust
Toledo
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Indiana Readies Local Option to Strengthen Temperance
Public sentiment in Indiana leans toward stricter temperance measures as both major parties adopt stronger restraint planks. Democratic and Republican delegates support robust temperance platforms. Local option laws are planned as supplements, with remonstrance efforts advancing and many townships already becoming dry. It will take at least a year to enact.
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Indiana
General Assembly
Anti-Saloon League
Illinois Polls Rally Over Anti Saloon Battle
A fierce contest unfolds across Illinois as anti saloon and liquor forces clash at the polls. The fate of saloons in twelve hundred communities outside Chicago hinges on today’s ballots. Each side asserts it will win a majority, framing a direct temperance versus saloon struggle.
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Illinois
Chicago
Railroad construction totals reach 8,000 miles this year
Eight thousand miles of railroad are under construction or contracted for, up from twelve thousand last year. The Pacific states lead with 3,327 miles from St. Paul, Western Pacific and Harriman extensions, while the Southwest reports 2,190 miles and other regions show varied progress.
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Pacific States
St. Paul
Western Pacific
Harriman
Northwestern States
Gulf and Mississippi Valley
South Atlantic States
Central Northern States
Middle Atlantic States
Populists Nominate Busy-Half Figure for Presidency
In a fragmented 1896 political moment the populists at their national convention in St. Louis nominated the leading reform advocate described as the busy half of a bifurcated democratic tall-piece for the presidency.
Northern Indiana Republicans Face Governor Prospects
The passage notes Democrats may back a Northern Indiana candidate for governor, with Thomas W. Marshall deemed as acceptable as Charles W. Miller. It suggests northern voters could accept either, and that Miller may need time to consider accepting the honor. The tone reflects political jockeying and cross-region acceptance.
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Indiana
Charles W. Miller
Thomas W. Marshall
Republicans plan draft Hughes for second spot in ticket
Republicans, seeing Taft hold the road, plot to draft Governor Hughes for second place. Hughes is described as a fine, strong man for the Senate, though the idea may not suit him. The piece notes Charles Warren Fairbanks as an example of how a vice presidency can elevate a great man.
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Taft
Hughes
United States Senate
Charles Warren Faiirbanks
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Marshall for Indiana Governor Emerges in North Field
The passage argues for Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City as the suitable Indiana governor candidate. It notes Senator Aldrich may need a currency measure introduction and hints at intra party dynamics among Northern Indiana supporters seeking a governor from the region.
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Aldrich
Bryan Speech On Empty Stomach Echoes Famous Saying
The article notes Bryan can speak with equal vigor whether hungry or well fed, illustrating his consistent public speaking energy across conditions. It highlights his stamina and compares it to well known phrases about endurance.
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Bryan
Mr. Marshall's Beliefs on Governance and Duty
Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City outlines his political philosophy for governor in a statement to the Indianapolis Sun. He argues for principled reform, limited government, and a return to constitutional basics, stressing honest leadership, restraint on power, and responsibility of every citizen.
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Indianapolis Sun
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Indiana
Fairbanks Tariff Plan Gains Attention at Convention
Vice President Fairbanks has effectively framed a tariff revision program. His proposal was formalized at the Indiana Republican convention in Indianapolis and has drawn favorable reactions. It appears clearer and more attractive than Taft's Ohio plank.
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Fairbanks
Indiana
Indianapolis
Terre Haute Courtroom Shooting Stuns Public Record
In Terre Haute a prisoner convicted of dynamiting buildings opened fire in a courtroom during his trial. The incident raises questions about how he was allowed to carry a revolver into the proceeding and target officers handling the case.
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Terre Haute
Congressman's dramatic late vote renews labor loyalty show
Congressman Watson hurried into the hall to vote aye on the employers' liability bill. The moment stirred talk of late devotion and potential GOP governor nominee criticism, but the episode was then treated as closed.
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Watson
Hall of Representatives
Washington
Family turmoil and a gold-laden patriarch’s rise
The Goulds are drawn into a courtroom feud as Brother Howard sues his wife with extreme charges. Sister Anna resists family control to wed Europe’s most infamous rover, while Father Jay’s pyramid of riches fuels its own bitter tensions.
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Goulds
Howard
Anna
Europe
Jay
Indiana Republicans Endorse Thomas R. Marshall for Governor
The Republican press in Indiana unites in praising Thomas R. Marshall as a man fit to govern. Many Republicans will rally to him on November 3 seeking authoritative vindication that supporters have long awaited.
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Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
Delegates at State Convention Posture on Nominating Goodwine
The delegates to the Republican state convention may have pressed for nominating Senator Goodwine for lieutenant governor to show the home folk they were actively representing them, despite willingness to back Governor Hanly on temperance and a few other issues.
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Hanly
Goodwine
Thaw Case Seeks Expunging Angel-Child Testimony
Evelyn Thaw sues a New York hotelkeeper over alleged false statements harming her character. She asks the court to expunge a carload of testimony from the record in the Thaw case, urging immediate and permanent removal.
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Evelyn Thaw
New York
Thaw
Watson nomination prompts mixed Republican stance
The Republican congressional mood toward the Watson nomination mixes approval with urgency, echoing the line that they are glad yet want him back quickly. The Democratic minority has been pressuring Uncle Joseph and his leading associates, causing uneasy days for them recently.
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Watson
Joseph
Waiters Strike at Bryan Banquet in Denver
A Denver banquet saw waiters strike just before dinner, canceling service and leaving no food. The incident is described as a potential collapse of the renowned gastronymous statesman if replicated at a Taft function.
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Denver
Taft
Receptive candidacy gains ground amid parade plans
John Johnson gains momentum as supporters mobilize with a movement and platform. Blue-Eyed Billy Sheehan serves as grand marshal of the eastern wing of the parade, signaling organized local backing.
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John Johnson
Billy’? Sheehan
Missouri man proclaims Taft booster claim in doubt
A Missourian asserts he is the original Taft booster, prompting scrutiny of his claims. The report cites former Rooseveltians in Oyster Bay as context, underscoring the need for verified evidence in such political boast.
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Missour
Taft
T. ‘Roosevelt
Oysters Bay
Newspaper Platform Reflections From a Veteran Judge
The platform statement asserts the press is not a courtroom and shares twelve years of thoughtful, candid beliefs on judging and public discourse. The insights emphasize restraint, fairness, and the role of media in shaping trust and justice.
Letter from Sen. Slack backs Marshall ticket in Indiana
Hon L Ert Slack of Franklin, former state senator, writes to the Indianapolis Sun praising Thomas R. Marshall and the state ticket. He says Marshall is honest, capable, and a true Democrat who will serve the people and take orders from them. Slack urges Democrats and independents to unite for a dignified, honest administration and campaigns with the motto Success to the Ticket.
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L. Ert Slack
Franklin
State Senate
T. R. Marshall
Indiana
Indianapolis Sun
Thomas R. Marshall
Marshall
Democratic Party
Salesman Made Husband Drunk Delays Family Travel
A traveling salesman on a Lake Shore train pressured a husband to drink in front of his wife and crippled daughter, triggering a three day drinking spree. The husband, normally a good provider, became helpless after Friday’s urges, was jailed at headquarters Saturday until sober enough to continue toward Toledo.
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Lake Shore
Toledo
Little Girl Dragged by Runaway Horses in Grocery Wagon
Eleven year old Alice Welch clung to a single tree as two blocks were dragged along South Lafayette Street. A horse kicked her in the head causing a scalp wound. she was taken home for treatment and is not believed to be seriously injured despite the painful condition. The driver attempted to stop the horses but the reins tightened as they kicked harder and were allowed to continue.
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Alice Welch
Patrick T. Welsh
Philip Graf
Lafayette Street
Why Hanly Took On Goodwine In Indiana Battle
Indianapolis April 3 The standoff centers on Governor Hanly threatening to force Senator Fremont Goodwine off the Republican ticket over alleged 1904 St Louis exposition accounting issues. Goodwine denies impropriety, cites $900 in refreshment purchases and argues authority to spend. he claims personal expenses were $600 and asserts Hanly probes target his critique of deaf institution spending.
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Indianapolis
Hanly
Fremont Goodwine
Goodwine
Senator Goodwine
Claypool
Indiana Commission
World’s Fair Commission
St. Louis
Nicholson & Co
Indiana
Institution For the Deaf
Eaf
Catholicism to Displace: Smyth's View on Protestant Decay
New Haven April 6 Rev Dr Newman Smyth, pastor of Center Congregational Church and Yale trustee, argues Protestantism is decaying and will be replaced by modernized Catholicism in a three part study titled Passing Protestantism Meditating Modernism Coming Catholicism. He links Protestant disintegration to modernist currents within Catholicism while not endorsing Roman Catholic orthodoxy.
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New Haven
Conn
Newman Smyth
Smyth
Lfe
Remains Reach City For Fort Wayne Cigar Maker
The remains of Frank Thompson, a Fort Wayne cigarmaker, who ended his life by swallowing carbolic acid at Marshall a few days ago, were brought to the city. Local officials prepared for funeral arrangements as the body arrived for proper interment.
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Frank Thompson
Fort Wayne
Marshall, Dk
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