27 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
1
Former U S comptroller James H Eckels argues political independence reflects a civic conscience and that honesty governs American public life. He praises municipal governance, charitable use of wealth, and broad commercial integrity while acknowledging some graft and scandal yet strong belief in sustained integrity.
Stanford University president David Starr Jordan argues for reform in college football. He calls for banning dirty players, a gentlemen’s agreement among colleges, and eradicating abuses. He blames college authorities’ indifference for much of the problem and urges decisive action.
Hummel, the convicted co conspirator in the Todge Morse divorce, was rearrested and released on bail on writ of habeas corpus. He faces a year in prison and a $500 fine after his sentence last week as the court weighs the validity of the writ and the district attorney questions the timeline. The matter will be argued Saturday.
Wisconsin completes back tax collection from railways under the special session. Northwestern railroad owes 834 taxes plus interest for 1905 and will pay alongside the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line with 464 258 taxes and interest. State action expects smaller roads to follow as a Navy system dispute over refunds proceeds.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt with their children travel from Washington to Plain Dealing Virginia for a country home visit. The journey is described with notes on family outings and rural stops as the president’s party tours southern areas.
Confirmed proof shows widespread Indiana praise for Doan's Kidney Pills with Mrs. Jennie E. Roof recounting seven years of relief from backache and kidney trouble. The ad, from Boston Millham Co. of Buffalo, claims complete relief and urges buying the 50 cent package as the sole choice.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Kroger products and a dessert line with references to jelly desserts and flavors. Mentions a Perfumine or Perfait dessert, powders, and possible claims of taste or quality. No coherent event, date, or location is discernible.
The production titled Everiin It offers bright comedy situations centered on Happy Jack the tramp. Ed Chrissie plays the title role with a clever tramp portrayal and the show includes a parade, concert, and orchestra between acts. Reserved seats are 50 cents, general admission 25 cents, and children 25 cents. Kettering's Greensburg orchestra arrives for a Punxsutawney dance. Clyde A. Guthrie, Johns Hopkins student, visits during holiday with his parents.
A lengthy analysis from St Peterburg outlines universal suffrage extending to lodging holders and certain workers, removing rent limits for voting, and creating an electoral college split among peasants landlords city landlords and workmen. It discusses the impact on elections, conservative appeal, and pro‑revolutionary agitation amid shifting political tides.
Turmoil spreads from Santo Domingo as Morales reportedly flees the capital with a small following. U S authorities report prisoner status and a possible shift of power toward Vilaines supporters near San Juan or Puerto Plata. Carlos Morales may seek a new capital and cabinet amid political excitement and pending receiver actions.
The schooner Sakatao of Parshura Nova Scotia with at least seven men aboard was wrecked on December 25. Only Mate John Willis of St Johns and four crewmen survived. Captain Lermanwide and others were missing. The incident followed a sighting by the schooner Helen Uhotwes.
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