War memories and modern reunion in Wayne Sentinel
Fifty years after Sumter the Wayne Sentinel notes the Civil War began and ended, praising national reunification, theSouth’s recovery, and the end of slavery while reflecting on ongoing national development. It also covers editor Charles R. Williams leaving the Indianapolis News, the Las Vegas kidnapping case, Taft era patronage changes, and a Brooklyn man’s escape and new identity.
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Lincoln
Sumter
Appomattox
Great Confederacy
Grant
Lee
South
Giver Quits Giving After 91 Years of Philanthropy
Dr. D. K. Pearson of Chicago, age 91, announces he has ceased giving money to benevolent causes. Over 20 years he donated about 5 million dollars to 42 schools and colleges, mostly small institutions, treating his fortune as a trustee. He requests immunity from further solicitation, having given all he can afford.
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D. K. Pearson
Chicago
Pearson
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Dr. Pearson
Direct popular election of U S senators debated
The New York World questions direct senatorial elections arguing limited gains in personnel but potential to curb corrupt influence by elites. It notes that big interests could still sway states, while the method might reduce concentrated privilege in the legislature and aligns with changing views on constitutional selection.
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New York World
United States
Senate
Washington pressed for Mexican assurances to curb border fighting
The U S government demands proper assurances from Mexico to prevent a repeat of the Agua Prieta conflict where noncombatants near the border suffered gunfire. With about twenty thousand soldiers along the line, interstate complications loom if fighting continues. The piece suggests Nevada as a possible battleground if principles drive a fair contest.
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Washington
Agua Prieta
Uncle Sam
Nevada
Indiana Senators Shape Fluctuating Senate Traditions
Indiana's later senators have influenced Senate tradition, with Beveridge delivering a bold Philippines speech ahead of his seat warmth, Shively entering as an early lone Democrat from the North, and Kern leading a reformist, insurgent group stirring the chamber while Indiana maintains its long-standing leadership role.
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Indiana
Senate
Beveridge
Philippines
Shively
Kern
Senate debate on Canadian Reciprocity Bill stalls insurgent view
The republicans in Massachusetts deem the Canadian reciprocity bill debate in the Senate unlikely to venture beyond standing pat. Observers note Cabot Lodge and Murray Crane hold firm as the session proceeds.
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Massachusetts
Senate
Cabot Lodge
Murray Crane
Instrument sale draws buyers with big savings
Numerous instruments were sold last week with buyers pleased to have saved from fifty to one hundred fifty dollars on each purchase. Call soon to avoid missing similar bargains.
Piano Selection Still Available From Leading Brands
A catalog notes many fine pianos and players left in stock including Krauch & Bach A B Chase Krakauer Shoninger Waugh Bogart Story Clark Clarendon Hoffman Cable Nelson and Melville Clark Apollo Kranich Bach Howard Cecilian American Schubert and others. Also offered are first class upright pianos nearly new at great reductions and square pianos suitable for beginners with moving charges.
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Krauch & Bach
A. B. Chase
Krakauer
Shoninger
Waugh
Bogart
Story & Clark
Clarendon
Hoffman
Cable-Nelson
Melville Clark Apollo
Kranich & Bach
Howard
Cecilian
American
Schubert
Fierce battle at Agua Prieta ends with American intervention
American troops crossed the border at Agua Prieta after a long battle with rebels led by Red Lopez. In Douglas and along the border, multiple Americans were killed or wounded as federal and rebel forces exchanged fire. U S cavalry secured the line and aided surrender of Mexican federal troops.
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Agua Prieta
Mexico
Douglas
Ariz
Red” Lopez
United States
Sorora
el Paso
Pacific Ocean
Nacozari
Agua Prieta Station
American Customs House
International Line
Customs House
Lopez
Dickson
Nacozari Station
International Monument
Commissario
Cuartel
J. E. Gaujot
First Cavalry
U. S.A
United States Cavalry
Curley
George B. Lee
Copper Queer
Alexander Adams
Copper Queen Power House
Crow
Harrington
Gaujot
Andreas Basullo
Jesus Vargas
Lieut. Moore
Albert . Edwards
Roanoke
Virginia
Edward Mason
Chicago
Red Cross
William White
Young
Schmidt Named United States Marshal for Indiana
Washington April 17 President Taft sent to the senate the nomination of Edward H Schmidt of Indianapolis to be United States marshal for Indiana He is understood to be a compromise candidate acceptable to both factions in the Indiana political mix up.
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Washington
Taft
Indiana
Senate
Edward H. Schmidt
Indianapolis
United States
Schmidt
Schmidt to Accept Taft’s U.S. Marshal Nomination
Edward H. Schmidt said he would accept the U.S. marshal post for Indiana after being named by President Taft. The 43 year old unmarried manufacturer from Indianapolis pledged neutrality between Indiana Republican factions and noted his prior service as Marion County treasurer and Marion club leader.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Edward H. Schmidt
Senate
Taft
United States
District of
Indiana
Schmidt
Marion
Franks Straley Suffers Broken Nose After Collision
Portland Indiana April 17 Frank A Straley of this city suffered a painful accident after noon Saturday He had driven his funeral car from services for Mrs Sarah Hamma and stopped at a barn in town In a hurry he jumped from the car and collided with a nearby wagon breaking his nose and sustaining injuries
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Portland
Ind
Frank A. Straley
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Rogers
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Rogers Brothers
Brooklyn
New York
Looney
Jacobs Music House
Geo. Jacobs Music House
Calhoun Street
U. S
Robert Harrington
J. C. Edwards
Diko
E. E. Crow
A. R. Dickson
Forest Rutherford
Carter Lennon
Genevieve Cole
W. Singleton
Fourth Street
Copper Queen Hospital
Colorado
Copper Queen
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