Anarchists and politics swirl as Roosevelt era unfolds
The piece surveys reactions to President Roosevelt after McKinley's assassination, critiques on anarchism, and calls for legal restraint on speech. It notes court actions in Evie County, indictments of Czolgost, and shifts in Philadelphia politics amid a Quay-Ashbridge clash. It closes with reflections on Kitchener, South Africa, and the Indiana state fair.
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Pattison
Democratic City Committee
Philadelphia
Union
Quay Machine
Rothermel
Quay-Ashbridge
Robert Pattison
McKinley Laid to Rest in Nationwide Grief
The nation mourns McKinley as millions bow heads in sorrow. His gentle life and noble character are praised while his death inspires higher faith and resolution in a period of profound grief. His memory is described as wholesome and enduring for the republic.
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McKinley
Republic
Anarchy Under Fire After President’s Shooting
The nation debates repression of anarchist preaching as Congress and state legislatures convene. Public sentiment runs high after the Buffalo tragedy and Czolgocz’s crime, with personal danger looming for known anarchists and calls for action by self-styled vigilantes if needed.
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Congress
General Assemblies
Czolgosz
Buffalo
If Roosevelt Formed an Oldest Cabinet After McKinley
A Washington observer imagines a cabinet of gray veterans for Roosevelt. John W. Foster would be secretary of state, George S. Boutwell secretary of the treasury, John M. Schofield secretary of war, Carl Schurz secretary of the interior, Nathan Goff Jr. secretary of the navy, and James N. Tyner postmaster general, all drawn from late 19th century administrations.
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Roosevelt
McKinley
Washington
New York Post
John W. Foster
Indiana
Harrison
Treasury
George 8. Boutwell
Massachusetts
John M. Schofield
Andrew Johnson
Interior
Carl Schurz
Hayes
Navy
Reform Efforts Stir New York and National Reactions
The piece discusses political reaction to reform efforts in New York, noting support for Seth Low as a potential mayor and discord within reform factions. It also reports on the Odd Fellows lodge tightening membership rules against hotel saloon connections, plus President Roosevelt’s tightening security and dismissal of a growing guard detail. Ex-Trustee M. F. Schmetzer and daughter plan a Lafayette visit this week.
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New York
Tammany
Seth
Gotham
Friends of Good Government
Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Indianapolis
Odd Fellows
Secret Service
Washington
President Roosevelt
Indiana Federation of Labor Report Attacks Governor Durbin
Advance copies of the Indiana Federation of Labor report criticize Governor Durbin for not enforcing labor laws and contest appointments to the Michigan City prison board. The document accuses Durbin of violating the law and urges federal injunction support, detailing past legislative actions and defeats on mine safety and boiler inspection.
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the Sentinel
Indianapolis
Ind
Edgar A. Perkins
Indiana Federation of Labor
Brazil
Indiana
Perkins
Uriah Culbert
David A. Coulter
Michigan City
Culbert
Coulter
Federation of Labor
Durbin
Goristant
Congress
Epperson
Senate
Fox
Binkley
Brooks
Fleming
Joss
Keeney
Wood
House
Aeti Clarke
Barker
Neal
Jackson
Horseld
Catley
Burkhart
Labor
American Federation of Labor
McKinley Life Insurance Totals 315000 Across Several Firms
Finance reports President McKinley carried 315000 in life policies distributed among Equitable New York Life and Mutual Life of New York with 5000 in Connecticut Mutual and 10000 in Michigan Mutual. A 1873 5000 policy in Michigan Mutual later increased by 5000 via Joseph Saxton.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Finance Today
William McKinley
Finance
McKinley
Equitable Life
New York Life
Mutual Life Insurance Companies of
New York
Connecticut Mutual
Michigan
Mutual
Detroit
Michigan Mutual Life
Joseph
Saxton
Connecticut Mutual Life
Canton
Cincinnati General Agency
General Agency
Federl
R. N.bokum
Mother of the Pledge
Clemintena Pierce Noyes died in Monon Indiana at age 85. Born in Portsmouth New Hampshire she once organized what may be the world’s first temperance society and inspired fellow travelers to quit liquor. Her home was in Lafayette and she later died after a fractured hip from a fall while visiting her son Eli M. Noyes.
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Ind
Clemintena Pierce Noyes
Portsmouth
N. H
Lafayette
Eli M. Noyes
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