Indiana Delegates Pledge for Fairbanks in 1908 Convention
In Indiana's thirteen districts delegates to the Republican National Convention pledged for Fairbanks with dozens bound for the vice president as long as his name is before the convention. Tightening race looms as Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Illinois prepare to instruct for other candidates. The piece notes potential procedural fights over district versus statewide selection and hints at broad Democratic temperance promises impacting Indiana’s 1908 battleground.
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Indiana
Fairbanks
Ohio
Tait
Pennsylvania
Knox
New York
Hughes
Illinois
Cannon
Kentucky
Washington
Taft
Alabama
Texas
South
National Committee
Mayor Hosey Clamps Down On Saloon Closing Hours
Fort Wayne mayor reiterates 11 PM and Sunday closing orders amid complaints from liquor dealers about violators. Police to intensify enforcement. closing laws to remain in effect with strict penalties for proven breaches. Mayor Hosey claims broad public support for the crackdown.
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Hosey
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Fort Wayne
Early Indiana Democratic Convention Moved to March Dates
The Indiana Democratic Committee rescinded a mid April date and set the convention for March 25 and 26 to reflect editor views in Indianapolis. The plan delegates the party to lead platform declarations and place reform as the Hoosier state’s focus for the forthcoming political fight. The outcome hinges on the party leadership after the convention.
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Indiana Democratic Committée
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hoosierdam
Anti-Saloon League Hosts Fort Wayne Temperance Rally
Fort Wayne churches hosted Anti-Saloon League speakers last Sunday in a city field day for temperance. The event showcased league work, touted Indiana dry progress, and predicted dry 1912 with statewide planks for local option.
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Fort Wayne
Anti-Saloon League of
Indiana
League
Anti- Saloon League
Allen County
Soa
The Death of Jim Hargis Ends a Lawless Era in Kentucky
The article lauds Jim Hargis as a feared regional power who led a feudal, terror-filled domain. It notes his assassination by his son, calls it tragic yet peace for Kentucky, and hopes no successor repeats his violent influence or rebuilds the factional power he wielded.
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Peace and Order of
Kentucky
Jim” Hargis
Jim" Hargis
Bryan in New York Wins Growing Attention and Respect
Large crowds hear the Nebraska statesman, once met with hostility, now welcomed with growing admiration. He repeats earlier themes as a historian of troubled times while foes debate his relevance as a distant, hazy figure.
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Bryan
New York World
Congressman's Silent Bid for Gubernatorial Nomination
Congressmen John A M Adair of the Eighth district declines to be published out of consideration for the democratic gubernatorial nomination. The absence of his name in early ballots leaves party leaders to evaluate other candidates and potential strategies for the race.
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John A. M. Adair
Political snapshot hints at multiple 1920s Indiana gubernatorial bids
Washington correspondent quotes Adair as devoted to constituents and not seeking governor race. Portland statesman aims to be set right and back in the race, claiming no denial of nominating talk but no state canvass planned. Carroll McCullough of Anderson could share Eighth district duty at the Democratic state convention.
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Washington
Indianapolis Star
Adair
Portland Statesman
Carroll McCullough
Anderson
Eighth District
Great Lakes Trade Grows Fast in 1907 Volumes
The Great Lakes show a 10 percent rise in commerce in 1907 over 1906 and a 20 percent rise versus 1895, with total net tonnage reaching 3 587 919. Key gains come from ore and coal shipments. grain and other merchandise rise, while lumber and flour fall. Duluth and Superior account for over half of shipments. wheat exports reach 63 349 585 bushels, and canal vessel traffic has doubled since 1899.
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America
Great Lakes
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Canada
Duluth
Superior
Sault Ste. Marie Canals
President Rebutts Critics Over Appointment Power
The president and William Dudley Foulke of Richmond Ind. respond to charges that he used his appointive power to aid Taft. The letter labels the allegations as malicious lies and presents a detailed, weighty case defending his actions with facts and arguments.
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William Dudley Foulke
Richmond
Ind
Taft
Ex-Governor W L Douglas as a Democratic presidential candidate
The New York World advocates ex-Governor W L Douglas of Massachusetts as a potential presidential candidate. They view him as a strong Democrat and tariff reformer with a record as a successful businessman and Bay State governor. His one term ended with retirement, but his standing among Democrats remains solid despite Bryan.
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New York World
John Johnson
W. L. Douglas
Massachusetts
Douglas
Bryan
Old
Bay State
Portugal seeks easing after royal killings in Lisbon
The piece notes post assassination turmoil in Portugal. It credits Franco with attempts at reform through repression, suggests a stern path could have harmed the monarchy, and contemplates a potentially safer route to the same aims as the new government forms.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Carlos
Franco
Bank er Morse’s Fall From Wealth and Trust Monopolies
A New York financier once rated worth millions collapses, his ice and shipping trusts exposing a monopoly that preyed on urban poor. He controlled insurance firms and led vast capital ventures totaling about 120 million dollars, illustrating a dramatic shift from wealth to moneyless decline.
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Morse
New York
Ice Trust
Down and Out Guild Welcomes Reformed Figure
A disjointed fragment notes a person now fully qualified for membership in the down and out guild. It states he has little left of his former fortune and hints at lessons from more than one source while mentioning Morses.
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Down and Out Guild
Morse
Indiana Democrats push local option law at Indianapolis convention
Democratic editors in Indiana urge a local option law to allow secrecy and field a path toward statewide prohibition. They claim remonstrance limits hinder temperance efforts, believing local ballots could end saloons in most counties within two years.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Taft and the presidency under Taft’s appointive power
The piece questions whether President Roosevelt would have used appointive power for Taft without precedent. It notes the unusual nature of Taft’s methods against the square deal’s ideals and asks how others might influence federal appointments if they could. It reflects on Ohio and the faded Foraker machine and ponders Taft’s effective management.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Hoyle
Ohio
Dickens Taft
United Societies Protest Sunday Laws in Chicago Convention
Representatives of the United Societies of Chicago convened Sunday to denounce enforcement of Sunday laws, denouncing them as blue and obsolete. They contrast with Georgia and Alabama prohibitions, Indiana Moore law, and suggest possible misquoting or misprint affecting terminology.
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United Societies of
Chicago
Illinois
Georgia
Alabama
Indiana
United Societies
Hitchcock to lead Taft campaign operations
The passage describes Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock being moved to a rear seat in a Cortelyou influenced arrangement and then returning to active duty to oversee Taft campaign work. He will resign his Washington post and seek a higher position if opportunity arises, showing strategic planning and timing.
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George Bruce Cortelyou
Cortelyou
South
Hitchcock
Washington
Lady Alice Thaw Breaks Ties With Earl of Yarmouth
Report describes Alice Thaw and the Earl of Yarmouth ending their marriage via annulment. The piece notes she was warned about the match and portrays her as a sweet, womanly young lady misled by a titled scamp. The tone hints at inevitable fate in such unions.
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Alice Thaw
Povert
Earl of Yarmouth
Raisali Faces Cross-Atlantic Finance Schemes
The text accuses Raisali of schemes in high finance consigning a claim of $100,000 from John Bull and references prior investments by Uncle Sam in dubious ventures. It paints him as a direct, forceful operator versus other figures like the Morses and Walshs.
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Raisali
Wall Street
John Bull
Uncle Sam
Mr. Pericardus
Ras
Morses
Walshs
Senator Beveridge Promises Rational Tariff Revision
The article portrays Senator Beveridge preparing to quote his recent speech to argue his party alone supports rational tariff changes. It notes revisionists in Congress facing pressure as the “standout” contingent is urged to yield under calls from Uncle Joe.
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Beveridge
Congress
Uncle Joe
Senator Wood Urges Fury After Ade Beats Him for Delegate
Lafayette Senator Will Wood reacts with anger after George Ade defeats him for delegate to the Republican National Convention. The dispute centers on party leadership and the selection process, highlighting intra party tensions.
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Will Wood
Lafayette
George Ade
Wood
Packer backs Ade in pledge amid jokes on Taft Fairbanks
The report notes a Packer endorsement for Ade linked to a humorist-politician’s pledge that Ade would support Taft when Fairbanks broke with him. The writer calls it a tangled joke and says its exact target remains unclear between Wood Crumpacker Taft or Fairbanks.
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Packer
Ade
Fairbanks
Taft
Ohio Republicans Rally Behind Taft Colors
Ohio Republicans answer the Taft call with near unopposed support across the state. Buckeye delegation to the national convention will be Taft through and through. The Foraker fight has failed in courts and with the people, raising questions about the senior senator’s political future after the battle. Captain Foraker makes the most of his remaining time in the senate.
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Ohio
Taft
Buckeye
Foraker
Senate
Taft and Bryan Clash Over Regime Warning
The passage recalls Taft blaming an emerging regime of an irresponsible plutocracy, a warning echoed by Theodore Roosevelt once via William J. Bryan. It contrasts Bryan being labeled radical and anarchist with Taft agreeing Roosevelt warned of the same dangers. The exchange implies mutual accountability between Taft and Roosevelt.
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William H. Taft
William J. Bryan
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Bryan
Roosevelt
Germany beer consumption and malt tax details for 1906-07
Consul George Nicolas Ifft reports Germany drank 7,182,500,000 liters of beer in 1906-07, Bavaria leading in consumption. Per capita use stood at 238.9 liters. the empire’s malt tax totaled 28,079,000 dollars with 45.7 cents per person. Previous year receipts were 22,752,800 dollars and 7,244,200,000 liters consumed.
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State Department
George Nicolas Ifft
Annaberg
Germany
Bavaria
Empire
Ohio senate passes local option law puts counties on dry path
The Ohio senate approved a county local option bill amid brewery opposition, and the measure is expected to clear the house. The liquor trade warns of consequences as many counties likely become dry, following the $1,000 license law.
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Ohio Senate
Ohio
Engagement Rumor Linked Senator’s Daughter and Italian Duke
A rumor says Miss Elkins daughter of a West Virginia senator engages to the Duke d Abruzzi heir to the Italian throne and noted explorer who neared the North Pole. The duke is deemed by some to be suitable for the family and may help uncover new finds in West Virginia.
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Miss Elkins
United States
West Virginia
Henry Gassaway Davis
d’Abruzzi
Italy
North Pole
Papa Steve
Gass
Mississippi mob overpowers soldiers guard black inmate
Dispatches report a mob in Mississippi overran a unit guarding a black man en route to court. The soldiers resisted but the mob seized the prisoner and tied him to a tree. No further details on violence against the soldiers were reported.
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Mississippi
Statesman Flies From Portugal as Tranquility Effort Fails
The press notes a fallen effort by a statesman trusted by King Carlos to restore political calm in his dominions. The hurried departure from Portugal signals weakness of self underestimation and hints Franco misjudges his own stature compared with Carlos. The move is seen as the first real sign of Franco's limited influence on restoring order.
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Carlos
Portugal
Franco
Navy appoints jokey precedent to ship's surgeon
In Washington the president's appointment of a medical man to command a warship is treated as a joke in origin, yet the commander-in-chief's use of that precedent is no joke as the sawbones presides on the quarter deck issuing brisk orders from the bridge.
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Washington
Navy
Indiana liquor sales face one year grace end
The Anti Saloon League says Indiana will be dry by 1911 with a year of grace shortened. Hoosierdam aims to be dry and about four fifths of townships are already dry, mostly in the past six years, signaling statewide progress per the league's prophecies.
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Anti-Saloon League
Indiana
Hoosierdam
Bryan blamable for disaster to democracy in Parker era
The Newark World criticizes Mr. Bryan blaming him for the splintering of democracy during Parker’s leadership. It asserts Bryan must resign and answer for his involvement in the era.
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Newark
Bryan
Parker
Fragmentary remark on gas bond discussion
The readable passage mentions gas and a bond in a fragmented, unclear context with stray words and no cohesive facts or identifiable figures.
Price to be charged for it referenced in report
The article notes varying charges for the item with mention that much of it will burn while some of it refers to a less dramatic outcome. The text emphasizes gas and burning as core elements without additional specifics.
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Ted
Shere
Mayor’s persistence may force saloonkeepers to heed laws
The author notes saloonkeepers resist May or Hosey’s word on law obedience and says the mayor can win them over with steady action. It cites Indianapolis where Mayor Bookwalter revokes licenses after tireless enforcement, suggesting similar leverage could work elsewhere.
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Hosey
Indianapolis
Bookwalter
South divided delegations spark GOP convention jostling
Florida splits two competing delegations for the Republican national convention citing persistent postwar political tensions. The note declares history repeats as long as federal offices fail to satisfy southern patriot demands.
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Florida
South
Notable Return of Mr Morse Hints at Historic Turn
The article contrasts two events with strong implications. Morse’s return is highlighted as the more significant and likely to become historic, while a French king’s march up and down a hill is mentioned as a comparison. The tone suggests a developing historical narrative around Morse.
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Mr. Morse
France
Taft and Fairbanks Delegates in Indiana Probe
Washington observers note Fairbanks delegates in Indiana appear assigned to Taft through instruction. The arrangement could grant Taft leverage if he finds use for them, while Fairbanks himself may lose interest after fulfilling immediate needs.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Indiana
Taft
Mattewan keeper disputes Thaw insanity verdict
The Mattewan madhouse keeper expresses belief that Harry Thaw is not as insane as the New York jury believed to acquit him. He doubts the jury's verdict and notes the difficulty in accepting the outcome.
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Mattewan
Harry Thaw
New York
Henry Gassaway Davis and Miss Ashford End Engagement
A local report notes Henry Gassaway Davis and Miss Ashford have ended their engagement. The piece comments on the romance’s dissolution and hints at the social context and suspicions about the parties involved.
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Henry Gassaway Davis
Miss Ashford
Gass Davis
Anthracite Trust Holds Sway Over New York Markets
New Yorkers face ongoing influence from an established anthracite trust, a familiar power shaping prices and access. The note underscores that this is a realization, not a new discovery, reflecting a long-standing pattern of control affecting broader markets.
Morse and Bryan Clash Over Nerve and Larceny
The text quips about banker Morse flying to Britain to mend his nerves and suggests if his nerve is truly shattered a legal remedy could bar interference. It cites Mr. Bryan defining glorious larceny as stealing to provoke admiration and notes juries’ varied reactions in trials.
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Banker Morse
Atlantic
Morse
Mr. Bryan
Senate Debates Aldrich Currency Bill Amid Panic Watch
The senate opened debate on the Aldrich currency bill and signals readiness to curb the next market panic if it threatens the political timetable. The action reflects vigilance over financial instability and legislative response.
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Senate
Taft Eyes Solid South With Expanded Campaign
The secretary’s renewed focus on southern states prompts skepticism about ambition, noting his attention to a region long seen as solid political ground. Critics question whether further expansion is prudent or necessary.
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Taft
South
Scott
Fairbanks Leads Indiana Delegation in Early Start
Vice President Fairbanks holds Indiana with thirty delegates as a strong opening effort. The note praises early momentum and signals potential continued progress for the slate.
Platform of the standpatter stalls tariff revision
A political platform signals that tariff changes are postponed this Congress due to an upcoming campaign. If victory occurs, proponents claim the tariff alone may be revised then.
Chancellor Day Hardens Resolve Amid Comfort Efforts
Day remains resistant to comfort as colleagues urge support following setback. Officials emphasize stability and continued leadership despite emotional strain within the administration.
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Chancellor Day
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley System Schedules Expanded Limited Service
The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley network adds more limited trains from Fort Wayne with extra Indianapolis and Lafayette service. Indianapolis departures include 7:20 am and 9:20 am, with additional 1:20 pm and 5:30 pm limits. Lafayette gets a 3:00 pm limited. A 4:30 pm local replaces 4:00 pm, and a new 7:30 pm local serves Fort Wayne.
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Fort Wayne
Wabash Valley
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Cyrus Cline Declares Candidacy for Twelfth Indiana District
Cyrus Cline of Angola Indiana announces his candidacy for the nomination to represent Indiana's Twelfth district in Congress subject to the decision of a majority of delegates at the forthcoming congressional convention.
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the Sentinel
Congress
Twelfth
Indiana
Cyrus Cline
Angola
Ind
Banker Roots Ends Life In Connersville
Francie T. Roots, president of the First National Bank, shot himself in the head at his Connersville home after a period of ill health. A former legislator and prominent businessman, he left a note forgiving his enemies and naming his wife Sallie Maud and son Clarence. He had retired from several firms and sought private care for nervous troubles.
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Connersville
Ind
Francie T. Roots
First National Bank
Roots
Connersville Buggy Company
Roots & Barrows
Connersville Natural Gas Company
Triple Sign Company
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Trust Company
Glenwood
Here
Hig
Battle Creek
Mich
Clarence Roots
Sallie Maud Hileman
Evansville
Clarence
Maud
Frank
Lincoln League
Minneapolis
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana State Board of Commerce
Indianapolis
Fayette
Henry
Wayne
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
Albert J. Beveridge
Funeral of Francis T. Roots in Connersville
Funeral services for Francis T. Roots will be held at the family home in Central avenue tomorrow at 2 30 PM Rev George Lamb of the Presbyterian church will conduct the rites Roots longtime Presbyterian member and former Sunday school superintendent died by suicide yesterday in Connersville Indiana
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Connersville
Ind
Francis T. Roots
Central Avenue
George Lamb
The
Presbyterian Church
Roots
Prussia Fears Co-education Harms Boys Education
Berlin reports before the Prussian diet appropriation committee debated co-education in higher schools. Minister Dr. Holle said the issue remains under consideration and warned that mixed schools could impair boys' education.
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Prussia
Berlin
Ministry of Education
Germany
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Lhoun
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