Indiana probes Terre Haute school census fraud
State Superintendent Fassatt A. Cotton orders a full re enumeration after finding glaring frauds in Terre Haute. The investigation shows double and fake counts, with eight hundred names copied into totals and ineligible entries to inflate representation and school funds. A criminal prosecution is urged.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
J. N
Fort Wayne
Fassatt A. Cotton
Cotton
State Board of Education
Terreaute
Death of Stephen B Bond Pioneer banker and industrialist dies
Stephen B Bond a Fort Wayne businessman and banker who helped build the citys largest industrial enterprises has died after a long public life. He shaped the towns banking and manufacturing sectors with conservatism and progress and was widely esteemed for his kindness and integrity. The long arc of his career mirrored the cities growth from frontier town to modern metropolis.
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Stephen B. Bond
Bond
Fort Wayne
City Court Hearing Critiques Police on Enforcing Saloon Laws
The city court session followed Deputy Prosecutor Ninde’s attack on the police for failing to enforce anti intoxication and saloon regulations. He blasted Chief Ankenbruck and called for the prosecutor to act, noting widespread law violations and urging decisive enforcement.
Artificial Fuel in Wales Sees Birth of New Manufacturing Method
Vice Consul Phillips reports South Wales leading in patent fuel manufacture with large weekly exports from Cardiff Swansea Newport and other ports. A new tar based process replaces pitch, using furnace gases for heat and enabling automatic pumping from gas works to plants. Tar costs about 5.60 per ton versus pitch 8.25, and tar use is five percent versus nine percent pitch. Large works planned in Cardiff and coal regions, touted as best railroad fuel for express trains due to efficiency and economy.
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Phillips
Cardiff
South
Wales
Swansea
Newport
Philippine Assembly Elections Loom In Near Future
The article notes imminent elections to elect delegates for the first Philippine general assembly and mentions Secretary Taft's trip to attend the opening. It highlights limited powers of the body, the low registration turnout, and questions about the assembly’s ability to address island needs.
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Philippines
Taft
United States
Manila
Temperance Movement Editorial Promotes Prohibition Tide
An Indianapolis News editorial reprinted here analyzes the temperance movement in the United States and Indiana, noting liquor interests push for stricter controls. It cites Indiana communities banning traffic, Georgia moving toward prohibition, and a high license measure likely in the next Indiana legislature. The piece argues saloon traffic will soon face stronger restraints nationwide.
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Temperance Movement
Indianapolis
United States
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Georgia
Death of Col Isiah B McDonald Pioneer Whitley Leader
Northern Indiana mourns Col Isiah B McDonald of Columbia City a Civil War veteran and longtime journalist and politican. A Democrat stalwart he spoke widely and supported ex soldiers while remaining a genial local figure in Whitley County and beyond. He lived to ripe age and will be deeply missed by old comrades and communities he served.
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Indiana
Isiah B. McDonald
Columbia City
Whitley County
McDonald
Fort Wayne
Huntington
Abdication of Korean Emperor Aids Japan's Asiatic Ambitions
The text argues Japan forced Korea's emperor from the throne to secure dominance on the Asian continent. It labels the emperor as a mischief maker and frames abdication as a necessary but violent intrusion for Japan's imperial security and imperial agenda following the Hague conference protest.
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Korea
Japan
Fort Wayne Hotel Project Receives Broad Local Support
Fort Wayne residents take pride in a home grown hotel venture that aims to meet the city’s pressing need. The effort is a public spirited project funded by many small investors, though some stockholders have not yet signed on.
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Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Public Spirit Monument Planned
A Fort Wayne enterprise aims to become a splendid monument to the public spirit, signaling community pride and civic achievement. The project underscores local collaboration and dedication to lasting civic memory.
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Fort Wayne
Korea unrest viewed as protest, not revolt
The article argues Korea’s disorder resembles a protest rather than a mob-driven revolt. It notes Japan’s persistent, patient control and implies the emperor’s abdication and Japanese influence may ultimately benefit Koreans despite national sentiment being unsettled.
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Korea
Japan
Ralston withdraws from Indiana Democratic gubernatorial race
Hon. Samuel M. Ralston of Lebanon withdraws from consideration for the next Democratic gubernatorial nomination citing personal affairs. Indiana Democrats still consider Dan Simms Lafayette and J. M. A. Adair congressman elect, with Thomas R. Marshall in strong friend circles hoping for nomination.
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Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
Ralston
Indiana
Dan Simms
Lafayette
J. M. A. Adair
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Mr Marshall
North Carolina Low Fare Law Called Model for Federal Rail Rules
A North Carolina ticket agent faces a chain gang punishment for overcharging fares, described as harsh but lawful under the state law. The piece notes the law’s reach while remarking that Fort Wayne remains an exception to its applicability.
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North Carolina
Asheville
Toledo Trust
Fort Wayne
Cortelyou Boom Faces New York Political Resistance
The Cortelyou presidential push relies on New York politicians who use the secretary of the treasury to counter a Hughes surge. Hughes is portrayed as independent and opposed by the political machine, with reformist instincts causing division within his party in the last winter legislative session.
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Cortelyou
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Hughes
Senator Hopkins Talks Tariff Revision At Sagamore Hill
In a Sagamore Hill conference Senator Hopkins of Illinois stated that tariff revision should occur at the next Congress session but entrusted the task to “its friends.” The remark implies support from Governor Cummings and his Iowa allies, a prospect that would irk them.
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Hopkins
Oflinois
Sagamore Hill
Cummings
Iowa
City election: citizens ready to support order and regulation
The passage predicts that by the next city elections public sentiment will favor saloon regulation and lawfulness. It asserts disciplined citizens can unite on a platform to end longstanding anarchic conditions and secure a decisive victory.
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Saldon
Massachusetts road dangers rise with pedestrian casualties
Returns from Massachusetts show that pedestrians still face high danger on highways shared with automobiles. The state reports numerous deaths and serious injuries, likening the toll to a big train wreck.
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Massachusetts
Progress of block signals after deadly train wreck in Michigan
A newspaper note questions the Michigan railroad's adoption of block signal systems after a fatal excursionist wreck caused by employee carelessness. It asks how far the line has progressed toward automated separation of trains to prevent head-on collisions by overworked staff.
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Michigan
Atlanta’s Beat Hotel Under One-Third Ownership
A fragment notes one-third ownership of a prominent Atlanta hotel, highlighting its famed bar and status as a premier local venue. The text hints at governance or branding by a governor figure, but details remain unclear.
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Atlanta
Beat
The
Ith
Gov
Sacrifice for a Cause Shapes Governor Smith’s Resolve
A fragment notes a sacrifice deemed noble to advance a cause, with Governor Smith portrayed as confident and free of doubts or regrets about the decision. The tone suggests strong public support and a firm stance in the face of potential political risk.
Terre Haute Skeptical on Dan Patch Harness Record Claim
Terre Haute doubts the claim of a four cornered speed trial by Dan Patch for a world harness record. The note says Dan Patch may be as well off if he achieves a 1:55 pace, and criticizes Terre Haute figures behind the report.
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Terre Haute
Dan Patch
Ralston Signals Possible Run If Needed For Governor
The passage notes that Samuel M. Ralston contemplates the possibility of a gubernatorial race despite no current commitment. He says he would run if required but would avoid provoking a political confrontation.
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Samuel M. Ralston
Fort Wayne Public Mood Mirrors National Traffic Debate
Local saloonkeepers who fancy public sentiment is immune to traffic law agitation will wake to a jolting knowledge of their delusion soon. The people here are in no essential respect unlike people elsewhere.
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Fort Wayne
Terre Haute Woman Cited in Anti Death Propaganda Debate
A Terre Haute woman aged thirty one, listed as mother of forty school age children in a recent enumeration, attracts attention from opponents of the anti race death rhetoric in a public discussion led by the movement’s leader.
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Terre Haute
Anti-Roosevelt Republicans Rally Behind Knox Plan
Anti-Roosevelt Republicans unite around Senator Knox proposing to crystallize political sentiment of business interests. The narrative paints a cautious boom that could appear as a fragile political surge.
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Knox
Hope Superintendent Cottons Steps Cure Terry From Error Habit
The note urges the Hope Superintendent Cotton to take proper steps to cure Terry from an error habit. It mentions the padded enumeration job as a basis for compelling someone to dance to lively music.
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Cotton
Terry
Emperor of Korea Joins Down and Out Club
The latest distinguished addition to the Down and Out club is his ex imperial majesty the emperor of Korea. Voracious accounts also qualify him for anything the orient has corresponding to the Ananias cult.
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Emperor of
Korea
Saloon Owners Admit Violations and Pay Fines
Mayor Hosey cannot plead ignorance of law violations. Saloon men themselves admit it and pay fines, showing enforcement actions taken against tavern operators.
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Hosey
The Police And The Saloon In Fort Wayne
A critique of Fort Wayne governance argues enforcement of saloon laws rests with police. It claims the mayor dominates the board of safety and police policy, reducing the board to a nominal role while the chief of police and officers exercise autonomous enforcement.
Police Chief Must Lead, Mayor Lacks Authority
The passage argues that police on duty can prosecute saloon violations without mayoral knowledge or orders. It asserts the mayor cannot compel officers to violate the law or dismiss them without due process, and that the chief of police directs officers to perform their sworn duties without mayoral interference.
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Martin H. Ankenbruck
Ninde
Fort Wayne
Board of Safety
Poige
Lawiesan
Courage and Cowardice at Sea Highlighted by Survivor Tales
Survivors recount a grim report of men panicking off the California coast leaving women to perish as lifeboats and rafts crowded with fear. The cruelty is contrasted with the many acts of heroism by sailors, noting past accusations against the French liner Bourgogne’s crew during a 1898 disaster near Sable Island.
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California
Bourgogne
Sable Island
Newfoundland
Korean peace pledge braces US Japan ties for now
The text asserts steadiness in US Japan relations amid a Korean instability risk. It warns that a large revolt in Korea would force Japan into costly military and financial measures to maintain control, given Korea’s weak army and potential for guerrilla resistance.
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Korea
United States
Japan
Ja- Ban
Fast Verdict in Karl Hall Murder Trial Abroad
The report says a jury quickly tried Prof. Karl Hall in Karls ruhe for his mother-in-law's murder and convicted him in a few days. Cabled testimony suggests strong guilt, contrasting capital case procedures between that country and the United States with harsher efficiency and less procedural fuss.
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Karl Hall
Karlsruhe
England
Wiping Out The Drink Feature In Lecherous City Resorts
The prosecutor vows to shut down the bawdy house and its blind tiger annex as a public nuisance. Police surveillance is intermittent, with officers acting when they take a notion to intervene.
Crops Improve Pay for Preachers in Delaware and Maryland
Dispatches report rising agricultural prosperity in Delaware and Maryland reflected in higher preacher salaries. Prosperity should be universal, yet clergy often feel the effects last and first during economic shifts.
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Delaware
Maryland
Report on Bryan Hearst modus operandi not alarming
The Indianapolis News questions the touted agreement between Messrs. Bryan and Hearst on a shared method, suggesting the idea may be misinformed. It notes that even a small portion of yearly gossip could misrepresent their approach.
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The
Indianapolis News
Messrs
Bryan
Hearst
League Sees No Police Interference With Sunday Observers
Officials note the police department has not yet intervened to disrupt the league’s Sunday squads of observers. The remark reflects cautious satisfaction at maintaining orderly proceedings amid ongoing activities.
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League
Indiana Democrats Engage Over Editorial Debates
The desiccated editorial resurfaces as a live issue in Indiana political discourse with robust debate across party lines and candid commentary from opponents in the state legislature.
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Indiana
Japan buys balloons amid international tensions
The report notes that purchasing a dozen balloons by Japan should not be seen as evidence that the Mikado's government is unsettled about international affairs.
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Japan
The
Forak r Boom Progress Hinted by Low Crawfish Noise
A soft, plangent sound resembling a crawfish in motion is suspected to indicate the ongoing progress of the Forak r boom. Local observers note the noise as a potential sign of activity in the area.
Prohibition Push Reaches Indiana Towns And Statehouse
A temperance broadside notes strong anti saloon currents across Indiana led by Linton and Indianapolis. Saloon keepers pledge 25 dollar penalties for Sunday closures and a 25 dollar reward for tips on violations. Citizens' League blocks licenses, laws to be enforced despite fears of political deals, and nationwide anti saloon activity grows.
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Georgia
Louisville
Indiana
Linton
Citizens’ League
Lirten
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Joe Bell
John Ruckelshaus
United States
Band of Gypsies Near Driving Park Receive Orders
A fragment notes a band of travelers near Driving Park receiving orders from a deputy sheriff. The brief mentions neighbors and a morning hush as tensions or inquiries arise. No names, dates, or locations beyond Driving Park are readable.
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Roer
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