Real Tariff Dictators Diagram in Senate and House
The article argues that tariff legislation is driven by a small power bloc led by Aldrich and Cannon with Taft as a peripheral figure. It predicts conference committee picks and notes that standpattism defines the process, urging swift completion of the bill and noting political wrangling and delaying effects. It frames the tariff as controlled by a few men rather than broad reform.
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United States ‘Senate
National
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Nels Aldrich
Rhode Island
Joe Cannon
Ilinois
Taft
Nels
Joe
United States
Aldrich
Cannon
Congress
Tobacco Trust
Catholics Lead Anti Saloon Campaign In Chicago
A large Illinois Total Abstinence meeting in Chicago launches a state wide drive to abolish the saloon. Clergy from Catholic parishes vow militant action and urge extinction of the liquor traffic, ahead of a national Catholic total abstinence convention in Chicago next August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Total Abstinence Society
Dramshop
Illinois
Cairo
Ending a Great Strike in Pittsburg Transit
Sunday saw a city street railway strike start in Pittsburg and by Tuesday morning all strikers returned to work on terms agreeable to themselves and the traction company. Both sides yielded until mutual ground was reached, averting grave disorders and potential violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Traction Corporation
Indiana bankers welcomed at Fort Wayne convention
Fort Wayne hosts the Indiana bankers for their annual meeting amid praise of their integrity and financial leadership. The piece lauds Indiana banks for stability, contrasts with past banking abuses, notes Fort Wayne’s banking history, and condemns monopolistic trusts while questioning whether the people truly rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Association of Bankers
Indiana Banking
Fort Wayne
The Corporation Tax Inquisition and Public Insight
The piece argues a 2 percent corp oration tax would not burden chartered firms but insists on access to corporate books to determine tax base. It contends public service companies like light and gas providers should be subject to scrutiny to improve efficiency without undue burdens.
One Pair of Trusts
A historical commentary alleges massive fraud by sugar and tobacco trusts. It cites bribed officials, underweighted scales, and fraudulent sugar imports as indicators of nationwide deception. Senator Beveridge is noted for exposing the tobacco trust's ongoing evasion of approximately $20 in revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Sugar Trust
Sugar Trust
Market’ of America
Beveridge
Senate of the
United States
Erdat Tobacco Trust
Insulate trolley poles to prevent deadly electric contact
A street horse was electrocuted after contacting a trolley pole during a storm. The pole's insulation failed, and a mailbox is attached to it. The piece urges insulating poles from base to a safe height, suggesting simple wooden boxing as a low-cost fix to protect pedestrians.
Indiana County Option Law Faces Supreme Court Challenge
Judge Dodge rules county option unconstitutional within his jurisdiction and a Hamilton circuit court appeal on similar grounds awaits the Indiana Supreme Court. If struck down the option law could restore saloon territory through remonstrance, fueling a broader no saloon movement. An related New York campaign targets house flies with merchant group support and public education literature.
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Dodge
Elkhart
Supreme Court
Hamilton
Hamilton County
Indiana
Campaigns and court cases spark urban reform debates
The piece details a city cleansing drive by merchants against ads in schools, a $36 000 yearly alimony dispute for Mrs. Gould, and public reactions to Indianapolis police conduct after a fatal shooting. It also touches Aldrich tariff critiques, Dayton's inventive climate, and concerns over Chinese missions in New York.
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Lord &’ Taylor
Merchants’ Association
Board Of’education
Howard Gould
Katherin Clemmons Gould
Darnum
Kathy Clemmons Gould
Sigel
New York
Indiana Echoes and National Whirl Over Unrest and Crime
A collage of remarks on strikes in Evansville, racial and ethnic stereotypes, and political satire. The piece notes Governor Marshall's failure to mediate streetcar standoff, cites a charity scam by a mill doctor, and riffs on the catchiness of headlines and public reaction. It references Leon Ling, Chicago travelers, Indiana bankers, meat inspectors, and a police shooting incident in Indianapolis.
Governor appoints new trustee to reformatory board
Governor Marshall named a new trustee for the reformatory board while the assistant superintendent recently left his post. Quick changes may please some contractors but could displease others involved with reformatory business.
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Marshall
Reformatory
Not intoxicated, merely excited defense cited in court
The court described Mrs Gould's conduct as not intoxicated but excited, suggesting the phrase could become a common defense for bibulous men during late night hours. The remark hints at evolving attitudes toward intoxication and behavior at the dockyard watch period.
Frisco man Patrick Calhoun linked to Patrick Henry
The press increasingly notes that Patrick Calhoun of Frisco is a descendant of Patrick Henry, a fact reported with varying tones from sorrow to indignation and rising frequency.
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Patrick Calhoun
Frisco
Patrick Henry
Airship Progress Reveals Wind Effects on Flight Paths
Aeroplaning remains imperfect as researchers note wind velocity direction and steadiness influence course accuracy. Early trials show minor factors like gusts and drift still shape heavier than air aviation developments.
Water theft in Colorado and Indiana politics stir locals
The text notes water theft in Colorado and doubts about county readiness in Indiana. It mentions sparse displays suggesting no strong push for safety this year and hints that some senators may avoid duties while residents watch for accountability.
Fireworks Display at East Main Street Faces Cancellation
After twelve years fire laddies at the engine house on East Main Street plan to discontinue the annual fireworks display fearing an accident or mishap will mar the record crowd of about 30 each year.
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East Main Street
Voting machines to be distributed this week in city
Election officials begin distributing voting machines across the city for voter familiarization before the city primaries. Machines will be placed in controllers’ offices and at various precinct locations with staff to instruct voters. City primary set for July 23 with candidates Crull Stolte and Johnson among those announcing for council seats.
Gas to Decatur in Four Weeks Says Indiana Lighting Manager
Indiana Lighting Company foreman S. E. Mul holland announced gas will reach Decatur in about four weeks. A four inch main from Fort Wayne near Kingsland will run thirteen miles eastward to Adams County capital. Heavy rains hinder Fort Wayne mains with many drips requiring pumping. in Decatur forty to fifty new customers are being connected daily by a twenty five man crew.
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Decatur
S. E. Mulholland
Indiana Lighting Company
Kingsland
Fort Wayne
Adams’ County
Daughters Born and Local Social Notes From Poe Indiana
A June report from Poe Indiana notes the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Gallmeier. Social visits include Mrs Clem Smith with J J Rehling family, and guests of H H Roberts as he recovers from recent surgery. A wind and hail storm along the Alleri Adams county line caused damage to fruit trees timber and crops. Visitors include Mrs J J Bollinger and Mrs C M Gardner from Arkansas visiting relatives in Richmond and area. Several neighbors and travelers are listed visiting or transacting business in nearby towns.
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W. . Roberts
Fort Wayne
Marion Smith
H. H. Roberts
Princedale
Ark
Vandale
Richmond
Ind
Hoagland
Fort ‘Wayne
Ossian
Ray
D. M. Fonner
Oasian
Sprague
Bluffton
J. W. Fonner
Reed
Caston
Bunday
John Reed
Land Title Tangled for Little Turtle Reserve Lands
Huntington Ind June 29 The 640 acres of Little Turtle reserve east of Huntington and Bowerstown face a possible special bill or presidential action to clear title. A flaw in the patent showed transfer required the president’s consent, with heirs and owners including Newton Cameron and the Roche estate awaiting interior department action.
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Huntington
Ind
Little Turtle Reserve
Bowerstown
Interior Office
Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
Jones Abstract Company
Washington
United States
Little Turtle
C. K. Lucas
Interior Department
Lucas
Commissioner of Internal Affairs
Newton Cameron
G. H. Bailey
Roche
Peter Martin
Dumbauld Heirs
Little River
Fort Wayne
Mad -Anthony Wayne
Eel River
Meshenoqua
Misamis
Allen County
Department of the Interior
Huntington County
Dallas Township
Indiana
Early Start to Music Brings Reineke Celebration
Fifty two years after beginning lessons at age seven with Prof Strabey, F J Reineke, now a renowned musician in northern Indiana, marked a quiet anniversary yesterday as onlookers recall his long journey in music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Reineke
Indiana
Prof. Strabey
Mr. Reineke
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Weekly Sentinel
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Faitor and Proprietor
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Titanic
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Boards of Health and ‘Education
Indianapolis
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Pogue
Bailey
Democratic Party
Dayton
Angel
Wright
Freak Starrs
Star
Commonwealth
Hoosier
Dianian Long
Park
Kentland
Koats
Evansville
Leon Ling
America
St. Louis
Upton Sinclair
Colorado
Eric A. Crull
Mungovan
Fred W. Stolte
Charles E. Johnson
Fifth Ward
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C. F. Pfeiffer
Bass
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