Philippine Policy and Pacific Cable Plans in Early 1900s Debate
A historical passage discusses interdependence and civilized order, detailing a 19th century Pacific cable proposal from the California coast to the Philippines. It covers conditions for access to soundings, congressional actions, and U S authority, plus praise for governance of Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It notes military deployments, civil government growth, and calls for officer training and staff reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calirnia
Philippine Islands
Hawaii
Congress
Commeral Pacific Cable Company
United States Steamship Era
Te Company
Tble Company
Rest
St. Pierre
Ape Cod
Philipine Islands
China
Manila
Hongkong
Pacific
Anolulu
Porto Rico
Isdom
Insular
Adinistration
Berty
Te Islands
Philippines
Aly
Tey
West Point
Naval strength and rural progress dominate national policy
A sweeping defense and infrastructure agenda dominates the piece. It urges a larger navy with better gunnery, expanded Annapolis training, more officers and crews, and continued shipbuilding. It also highlights rising postal and rural free delivery revenues, irrigation expansion, forest and game protection, and broader homestead and land use policies for western development.
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Tia
Unitedates
Secretary of the Navy
Isthmian Canal
Naval School
Annapolis
Ice Department
Post Office Department
Congress
United States
Ciy
Noted call for sweeping reform and Alaska development
The speech urges federal action to regulate Alaska resources, promote settlement, and protect fisheries and forests. It advocates a delegate to Congress, improved Indian policy, expanded farming aid, and stronger district laws in Washington, plus federal efficiency measures and public printing curbs.
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Congress
Seeanes Seowlalge
Commission
Alaska
Commission of Fish and Fisheries
Coas
Indian Territory
Republic
Lnstead
Louisiane
Settye
Alsa
District of Columbia
Washington
Senate
White House
University
Jefferson
Oklahoma Statehood Hangs by Thread Amid Senate Split
Oklahoma faces a fragile path to statehood as the Senate territories committee signals support for Oklahoma but blocks Arizona and New Mexico. The omnibus bill complicates the push, with key figures like Senator Quay and Beveridge weighing heavily on the outcome and regional tensions from New Mexico and Creek Nation annexation influencing the vote.
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Gurmriz
Okla
Oklahoma
Congress
Senate Committee On Territories
House
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate
Quay
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Oklahoma City
Guthrie
Arcmore
I. T
Supualpa
Old
Beveridge
Tuuima
L. G Rothschilds
Indianapolis
Cures cancer and blood poison with Botanic Blood Balm
Claiming to cure blood poison, cancers, and persistent skin and tissue problems, the advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a 30 year tested remedy. It promises healing of eruptions, ulcers, swellings, itching, and pains, with a $1 bottle price and free samples from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, Georgia. The copy urges writing for trouble description and sealed medical advice.
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Atlanta
Tithing Conference Insight From Shelbyville Pastor
Rev J W Dancan of First Methodist Shelbyville shares how tithing was adopted in 1901 after a presbytery debate. He notes 43 tithers in a 700 member church, with missions gifts rising from 368 to 1840 and benevolences from 1028 to 5100, all given anonymously.
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J. W. Dancan
M. E
Shelbyville
Indiana
Whitewater
Shelvyville
Wesley Chapel
Cincinnati
First Methodist Church
Firs Methodist Church
Indianapolis News
Our New Wall Atlas Available With The Standard
The Standard offers a four-map wall atlas 21x28 inches mounted for 25 cents added to a one year subscription. Contents include Flags of all nations, Indiana reference map, Western Hemisphere map, and Eastern hemisphere map. Atlas only worth a dollar and available by renewal or new subscription. not mail order, must call at the office.
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Indiana
Western Hemisphere
Ministerial Association Formed in Milroy
Ministers from Milroy met at Elder Bartle’s home and formed a new association aimed at mutual aid and cooperative local work. Meetings will be semi monthly at different parsonages to plan stronger community action against immorality Sabbath desecration profanity and related vices.
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Bartle
Milroy Press
Walsh backs secret railroad plans shaping Terre Haute belt line
John KR Walsh of Chicago, noted banker and investor, tightens mystery around his railroad moves in Terre Haute. He funded terminals costing about a quarter million dollars and quietly surveyed a belt line east of the city, with Indiana Harbor Company filing for a route from East Chicago to Terre Haute. The links between Walsh’s Indiana interests and the new company remain unclear, fueling speculation he may convert his main line toward Chicago while the belt route nears completion.
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Terre Havre
John KR Walsh
Chicago
Bavnker
Indiana
Terre Haute
Seymou
Indiana Harbor Company
Incor Oratin
Indianapolis
Inediana Harbor Company
Walsh Company
Indianapolis News
Hall Howe Wedding Unites Howe and Hall in Indiana
Miss Lucy Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Waite Howe wed Mr Archibald A Hall of Springfield Illinois at the family home on New Jersey Street Indianapolis. The ceremony was simple with chrysanthemums in decor and a harpist playing. Attendants included Mrs Brandt Steele Miss Susan Howe and Miss Grace Armstrong. Guests from away included Dr Hail Hamilton Syracuse NY and others from Greensburg Muncie Rensselaer Chicago and Iowa. The couple will reside in Springfield after January.
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Lucy Howe
Daniel Waite Howe
Archibald A. Hall
Springfield
Ill
New Jersey Street
R. 8. Ogood
Mayflower Church
Chicago
Indianapolis Journal
Stout-Martin Wedding in Wabash
Eva Martin Stout of Waraw and William T. Stout of Letts wed Monday November 24 at the bride’s home in Wabash. The couple, Franklin College alumni, will live at 6029 Ellis Avenue Chicago. Stout holds a position with Swift Packing Co Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Martin
Waraw
William T. Stout
Letts
Wabash
A Good Man Gone With the Equitable
George Larrabee of North Vernon Indiana a leading life assurance solicitor has joined Elmer E Roland general agent of the Equitable and will work for the company known as the strongest in the world Larrabee is among the largest writers in the state and strengthens the Equitable agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Larrabee
North Vernon
Indiana
Life Assurance
State Life
Elmer E Roland
Greral
Equitable
Life Assnce
Mr. Larrabee
To Stop a Cold with Foley's Honey and Tar
After exposure or onset of a cold take Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims to stop a cold if used in time. Alexander & Co. ml
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Foley
Alexander & Co
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