Grover Cleveland Dead and Nation Honors His Record
The Weekly Sentinel notes Grover Cleveland's death and reflects on his public career. It praises his courage, civil service reform, and steadfast pursuit of gold payments, noting clashes over tariff policy and the silver question, and predicts history will honor his legacy.
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Grover Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Congress
McKinley
Grant
Greeley
Harrison
Republican Party
St. Louis
William McKinley
Chicago
A Brave True Man Cleveland Defied Bitter Attacks
The article lauds former President Cleveland as a brave figure who faced extreme partisan criticism with steadfast dignity. It notes his resilience from his first candidacy through his administration and his refusal to respond in kind to attacks.
Reflections on Mr Cleveland's Enduring Character
The piece notes that after his death the rancor fades and praise rises for his character and deeds. It observes that even hostile presses concede much of his work, with lingering tariff debates but broad respect for his bravery and steadfast convictions.
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Cleveland
Death of Wilmer Leonard Shocks Indiana Bar
The sudden death of lawyer Wilmer Leonard, a leading figure in Allen County and a rising star in Indiana law, shocks a wide circle of friends. Partner and brother Elmer Leonard recall their early struggles, perseverance, and the strong, genial character that defined his career and personal life.
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Wilmer Leonard
Leonard
Allen County
Indiana
Lfe
Elmer Leonard
A Gleam of Light on Bryan Nomination Prospects
A New York editorial argues business interests will back Bryan's defeat despite market stability concerns. It recalls 1896 when Hanna spooked Wall Street into funds for railways and predicts heavy influence to ensure defeat. Taft and Bryan support publicity for campaign contributions, with Denver pushing a federal statute.
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New York Daily
Bryan
Mark Hanna
Chicago
Taft
Burrows
Denver
Troublesome Castro Strains With Venezuela Worsen
The state department in Washington says the Venezuela Castro dispute is not yet ripe for intervention though the situation remains dangerously strained. Officials fault Caracas for unsatisfactory replies to U S representations. Special agent W J Calhoun filed two reports on January 29 1906 and November 22 1906 detailing the issues between the two nations.
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State Department
Washington
Castro
W. J. ‘Calhoun
State. Department
Pha
The
United States presses Venezuelan issue through Senate papers
The state department laid the Venezuela subject before Congress with a president to the Senate, accompanied by a report from Secretary Root and two Calhoun documents. Senate Document No. 413 prints the papers, but the Foreign Affairs Committee took no action as five main US claims meet evasive replies from President Castro and his government.
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Congress
Senate
Root
Calhoun
Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Castro
Contenders for National Committee Chair Rise at Oyster Bay
At Oyster Bay tomorrow President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft lead talks on the national committee chair. George Von L. Meyer is proposed as head, seen as untainted by faction, with broad business capacity and political training to drive the campaign.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Taft
National Committee
Frank Hitchcock
Arthur Vorys
New
George von L. Meyer
Cleveland Venezuelan message defined U S world power
The piece argues Cleveland's tough stance on the Venezuelan issue, though unpopular with Wall Street, established a firm Monroe Doctrine stance and showed the United States as a growing world power. It notes Britain avoided war, recognizing American resolve and the need to reckon with a strong leadership under Cleveland.
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Great Britain
Wall Street
United States
Spain
America
Vanity in the man monkey and streetcar style
A witty note compares vanity in men and women, joking that observation on city streets reveals the same vanity as in a monkey. It mocks youth fashion, urging watchers on streetcars to notice mismatched hosiery and the tops of oxfords showing below rolled trousers.
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New York
Roosevelt Cabinet Braces for Taft Retirement
The retirement of Secretary of War Taft deprives President Roosevelt of the finest all around official in his cabinet. Secretary Root, long regarded as the cabinet’s brain, may face new developments as the leadership changes unfold.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Root
Jacke Tati
Roosevelts Peaceful Bill and the Secretaries
The piece praises a secretary nicknamed Peaceful Bill for calm tact in emergencies. It argues his cheerful diplomacy would be missed if dispatching an envoy abroad or to distant holdings. It contrasts General Wright as secretary of war, claiming he would not fill the secretary’s unique role well.
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Wright
Mr. Roosevelt
Wilson mandates inspection mark on oleomargarine wrappers
Secretary Wilson orders a standard mark of inspection on each wrapper of oleomargarine prints bricks or rolls packed at official establishments, including the facility number. The decision, backed by his investigation, aligns with the original regulation despite opposition from the American Meat Packers association who argued it would burden taxed producers and not aid consumers.
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Wilson
Department
American Meat Packers’ Association
Johnson Denies Vice Presidential Bid Yet Open to Denver Offer
The piece notes headlines declaring Johnson spurns vice presidency and seeks the presidency. It clarifies he is pursuing the presidential nomination and says Denver friends are not pushing a VP candidacy, though a courteous offer may attract his attention if presented.
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Johnson
Minnesota
Bryan
Denver
Brazil to Sell Warships to Japan Dreadnaughts in Play
The article alleges three Dreadnaught battleships being built in England for Brazil could be turned over to Japan after completion. It claims Brazil is used as a catspaw by the Mikado and that U S policy makers guaranteed friendship while Brazil profited. It questions motives and references Rio Janeiro protests amid heat of summer.
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England
Brazil
Japan
Elihu Root
United States
Rio Janeiro
Denver Reports Trim Path to Bryan Nomination at Convention
Late dispatches from Denver say the Democratic National Convention will open smoothly with Bryan supporters gaining control. Hostility to Bryan fades and tempers ease as Bryan’s preferred temporary chairman is chosen. Most observers expect Bryan to be nominated on the first ballot with his name the sole one presented.
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Denver
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Movement to unite school fraternities to repeal secret society ban
A campaign to join all Indiana high school fraternities and sororities aims to persuade the next legislature to repeal the state law prohibiting secret societies in high schools. Parents are portrayed as able to cheat or influence the process.
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Indiana
Fraternity Law Aimed to Strengthen Not Repeal
A local stance argues that the measure should be strengthened and not repealed and that high school fraternities have no place in public schools. Officials call the practice a nuisance and snob-breeding institution with no tolerance.
Premonitory trouble for Democratic National Convention in Denver
In Denver, warning signs appear as the subcommittee shaping the convention's preliminaries shows a bias toward the minority faction. Strong-arm tactics could spark floor conflicts, with Bryan allies able to probe committee actions. Denial or delay may follow unless crowd size shifts toward concord.
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Denver
National Committee
Bryan
Diaz to Stand Firm as Mexico Faces Revolution
The aging President Diaz shows vigor in defending his government against northern revolutionaries. He led Mexico to progress and prosperity and will act to preserve his era. The ongoing revolt is unlikely to endure, with many leaders already fleeing to the United States.
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Diaz
Mexico
Nothern
United States
Indiana Delegation Stands Firm At Chicago Convention
Warrior Joe Kealing declares profound happiness at the Indiana delegation's loyal and heroic stand to the end. Reports suggest Grand Keeper Hitchcock told about fourteen Indiana delegates they are not needed now but are thanked and asked to stay ready for future support. The Hoosier group remains a steadfast rallying force.
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Joe Kealing
Indiana
Chicago
Hitchcock
Immigrant killer case tests Indiana deportation policy
It appears the Spanish immigrant who ran amuck on a city railway and murdered a passenger cannot be deported unless mental illness is proven before leaving Spain. The author argues it is cheaper to try him in the state than pursue deportation under immigration laws, implying weak immigrant inspection. The murderer may remain a state burden in Indiana for life.
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America
Indiana
Prosperity rises as industry resumes amid political tides
Roosevelt’s Chicago convention victory and Bryan’s Denver nominating prospects are not slowing a broad revival. This week many giant manufacturers resumed operations and railroads lengthened shop hours. The public credit law may aid the surge, or prosperity may simply be breaking free.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Bryan
Denver
debate over how to fill a national ticket vacancy
Opinion splits on whether a vacancy requires a new national convention or whether the national committee can appoint a replacement. Reports from the ailing leader suggest much discussion may be unnecessary as experts contemplate procedural options.
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National Committee
Distillers Split Over Temperance Reform Strategy
Distillers voice opposition to temperance reform and debate cooperation with beermakers. They argue the two branches of the liquor trade should align against advancing prohibition measures.
Whisky and Beer as Food to Curb Intemperance
The article argues that widespread use of whisky and beer as food cooler and stimulant could reduce intemperance. It notes temperance factions are handling each side impartially while distillers see a broad hopeful path ahead.
Lincoln tax assessors place Bryan property at 84500 dollars
The letter disputes Bryan's valuation noting Lincoln assessors set the Bryan property at 84500 with a fair real value near 100000. It argues media claims of Bryan’s wealth as exaggerated and insists the figure cannot be a sign of predatory wealth.
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Lincoln
Bryan
Mayor Hosey Pledges Action to End July Nuisance
The mayor vows to personally address the premature Fourth of July explosives nuisance and halt it. He endorses speed and determined measures, noting some cities curb sales with restrictions and urging similar action locally.
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Hosey
Col Guffey Optimistic About Guffey Campaign Rally
Conservative returns project Colonel Bryan to gain about eight hundred votes on the first ballot. Colonel Guffey of Pennsylvania a staunch Democrat keeps urging unity with the cry get together and we ll beat him yet. He is an unwavering optimist.
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Bryan
Guffey
Pennsylvania
Sunshine Club
Movement to Nominate Kern for Vice President Gains Momentum
The drive to nominate John W. Kern of Indianapolis for vice president in Denver next month is making striking headway. Kern now appears more open to discussion than a few months ago when he said he would not accept any nomination or work in his behalf.
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John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Denver
Kern
Rumor Denied Ben Davis Nominations as VP
The report claims Uncle Ben Davis of West Virginia is not being renominated as vice president. A more circumstantial story suggests he is about to become engaged to be married. The piece warns against risky picks amid a real chance for democracy.
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Ben Davis
West Virginia
Gould Children Stir Up Sensation Across Hemispheres
In his time Jay Gould faced troubles yet none rival his offspring. Daughter Anna and her Helie skulk about seeking a marriage unseen by law. Frank stars in a dubious divorce case while Howard pursues similar notoriety on stage.
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Jay Gould
Anna
Helie
Frank
Howard
Governor Johnson Faces Scrutiny As Campaign Opens
John Mitchell warns health concerns may block any political bid while John Johnson declares he will not seek the vice presidency. Governor Johnson remains a leading candidate and is casting himself as closely aligned with the former allies from last week’s affair.
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John Mitchell
John Johnson
Johnson
Morgan Aims at Revamping National Laws
Having earned a Doctor of Laws from Yale, J Pierpont Morgan may seek to influence federal statutes on trusts currency and railway rates. Morgan is said to have prior practice experience before his degree.
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Yale University
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
General Luke Wright to Lead War Department
Gen Luke Wright, chosen to succeed Taft in the war department, remarked this is quite a job to take hold of. If the Tennessean expects to fill the enlarged position his predecessor has held, it will indeed be a tough assignment. The role covers all known parts of the habitable globe.
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Luke Wright
Taft
War Department
Tennessean
Governor Johnson Signals Presidential Bid At Convention
Governor Johnson states he will not be a vice presidential candidate and will present his name for president at the convention. The statement comes as Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler awaits a chance to challenge.
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Johnson
Denver
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Oil King Plans Autobiography After Tarbell Gap
Uncle Johndee asserts amateurs muckrakers and women meddled with his record while the oil magnate prepares an autobiography. He hints it will contrast with Miss Tarbell’s omissions, and predicts Rockefeller will likewise leave out key details.
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Johndee
Miss Tarbell
Rockefeller
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