Dealing in Untruths and Newspaper Bias
A critical report accuses the Star and News of widespread misinformation in Washington coverage. It alleges the papers skew facts to please their management and notes examples involving Beveridge, Allison, Roosevelt, Taft, and the Harriman scheme, claiming deceit and bribery underlie their reporting.
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Indiana
Star
Washington
News
Reader
Beveridge-Bryan
Allison
United States Senate
Beveridge
Hemenway
Eighth
G. Wash. Cramer
Harriman
Roosevelt
Taft
Corey plans new wife as drives for steel trust re election
The note hints that W. E. Corey aims to secure a bigger salary by seeking re election as president of the steel trust with a refreshed alliance. The wry remark suggests he could forget his past poverty if his ambitions succeed.
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W. E. Corey
Steel Trust
Financing at Home and the Stock Market Analogy
The piece argues newspapers should present the day’s news including market quotations. It contrasts Wall Street to a vast ocean with Indianapolis as a small puddle and warns readers about approaching risky waters, noting some financiers enjoy the thrill of depth.
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New York
Wall St
Stock Exchange
Indianapolis
Local stocks offer safe gains at home, says proponents
Watered rhetoric compares local bonds to Wall Street, urging residents to invest locally. Advocates claim home markets like Indiana industrials and Indianapolis traction and railway firms strengthen city life and provide safer opportunities for capital pleasure, arguing honesty exists in the local market.
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Wallst
New York
Indiana
Indianapolis
Yale professor tracks kiss to prehistoric times
A Yale professor claims the kiss originated in ancient prehistory, suggesting a long evolutionary and cultural lineage. The remark playfully contrasts scholarly focus with more contemporary research trends.
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Yale
H’m
Carelessness at Crossings Threatens City Traffic
An accident near a Little Sisters of the Poor wagon and its driver raised calls for a full investigation by authorities and the railway company. Early reports blamed gross carelessness and raised gates at crossings. The piece urges strict watchman accountability and heightened caution at grade crossings as city traffic grows.
Loganport Sage Prepares World Lectures for Sultanate Court Ambassadorship
A quoted passage praises a Loganport sage and philosopher who will serve as ambassador extraordinary to the Sultan of Sulu. He will lecture across the Chautauqua circuit, delivering speeches to enlighten audiences and lift public confidence as he practices his gestures and gait in anticipation of effective global influence. The piece ends with a note of optimism.
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Sulu
Logansport
Evidence of Whisky Decline Cited by Dr Wiley
Dr Wiley asserts more than half of U S whisky consumed is not whisky at all but a mix of prune juice burnt sugar and raw spirits of distilled corn. The statement highlights concerns about the authenticity and quality of American spirits.
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Wiley
United States
Is It a Confession That News Attacks
A critical读er charges the News with a pattern of vindictive assault on Indianapolis citizens. The piece compares verbal attacks to violent acts and questions the paper’s sincerity and self awareness in its hostile editorial conduct.
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Reading
W. T. Stead
New York
Methodist Church
Indianapolis
Ring losses mark Cox in New York and Ohio
George B. Cox of Cincinnati faces a double misfortune as political influence wanes in Ohio and a string of diamond rings disappears in New York within a year. The fallen figure remains a notable name in early 20th century politics.
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George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Ohio
New York
Harriman Mistakenly Claims Exhaustion of Presidential Vocabulary
Harriman argues that the presidential vocabulary is exhausted, a remark later noted as a satirical misreading of political language. The comment highlights his optimism about new terms and phrases in national discourse.
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Harriman
Hotels Register Indiana Guests Across Counties
The hotel ledger lists Indiantans staying Tuesday at hotels in Claypool, English, and New Commercial districts, naming numerous individuals and towns. The report also includes reflective notes on James Gillespie’s release from state prison and local political maneuvering in Indiana’s Eleventh district, with comments from TL. A Von Behren and others about potential candidates and party dynamics.
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Denigan
Frank Tibbets
Marion
L. Meyer
Goshen
W. M. Leeds
Terre Haute
C. D. Haas
J. P. Weaver
M. Vv. Barr
Muncie
W. C. Davis
Elkhart
William Sisson
South Bend
W. W. Sharpless
Garrett
Frank Mason
P. J. Maxwell
Michigan City
Clay
W. D. Crosbe
Bluffton
F. M. Rinehart
Foraker Then and Now in Ohio Republican Battle
The piece recalls Joseph Foraker’s early clash with John Sherman at the 1887 Toledo state convention over the presidential endorsement. It notes Foraker’s intense on‑the‑ground leadership then, his later reliance on allies, and external observers predicting Taft will prevail similar to Sherman, despite modern strains.
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Joseph Benson Foraker
Ohio
Foraker
John Sherman
White House
Toledo
Sherman
Taft
Judge Foraker
Mr. Taft
Lke
New York Times
School Case Highlights Trust and Supervision at Shortridge
A missing girl from home and Shortridge high school prompts debate over a teacher who, citing honor, withholds knowledge of the child’s whereabouts from the mother. The Sun urges the school board to address whether such concealment breaches trust and endangers child safety, asserting a teacher’s prime duty is protection and proper handoff. Police investigations continue with hope of locating the girl.
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Shortridge High School
Indianapolis
Montana Bans Gambling Law Reflects Westward Change
The passage of a gambling prohibition law in Montana signals a broader shift in the western states. The author notes the gradual fading of the old west, predicting potential moves by Indians toward prohibition and social reform.
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Montana
Judge Artman Hints Quick Action in Rhodius Case
Indications say Lebanon judge Artman may move swiftly in the Rhodius case with a brief two minute wait as lawyers doctors detectives and other observers watch and wonder about the next step.
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Artman
Lebanon
Rhodius
La Follette Praised as Reformer Over Roosevelt
The remark by Bryan endorses La Follette as the stronger reformer, a shift in sentiment that signals Democratic praise but offers no explicit Republican backing for Robert. The comment reflects intra party nuances amid evolving political alignments.
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Bryan
la Follette
Roosevelt
Robert
The Uplift Business and Frederick Landis
The Logansport Reporter reports former congressman Frederick Landis will not return to Rogues Row to pore over law books. The tale of political defeat and future plans has stirred commerce hubs from Bulawayo to Big Flats as readers seek clarity on his next steps.
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Congress
Frederick Landis
Bulawayo
Big Flats
Logansport
Frederick
After the Thaw trial what asks an exchange
The Rhodius case offers its thrills with an unclear court drama. The dialogue hints at interest in ongoing legal trouble and public curiosity regarding outcomes and implications.
Peace congress delegation proposal to New York
A question addressed to the mayor suggests sending Chief Metzger and Lew Shank as delegates to a peace congress in New York. The proposal implies official representation and diplomatic inquiry regarding duties and feasibility.
Lawyer Delmas The Artist Behind Evelyn Thaw Portrait
Lawyer Delmas is praised as an artist beyond question for drawing the best picture of Evelyn Thaw ever produced, highlighting his exceptional talent in portraiture.
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Lawyer Delmas
Evelyn Thaw
Telling Untrue Things Fills Superfluous Columns
A cautionary note on how reporting bias or fabrication can pad column counts by injecting unverified details. The piece analyzes the urge to fill space with sensational but unverified claims, urging adherence to factual reporting standards and integrity in journalism.
Prosperity President Roosevelt praised by Kansas City Journal
The Kansas City Journal extols Mr Roosevelt as the prosperity president, arguing that foes cannot diminish his popularity while the country enjoys high prosperity and strong economic conditions.
The Land of Little Care Poem by EB Kiser
A Chicago Record-Herald verse imagines a peaceful land with gentle pastures, clovered valleys, and absence of fear or pain. The speaker invites a companion to wander through nature where toil has ceased and gentleness prevails.
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EB. Kiser
Chicago Record-Herald
If Ananias Lived Today He Woud Not Be Lonesome
Wry quips compare Ananias to modern life noting he would not be lonesome. A weather forecast jab hints at blaming baseball teams. A request to Mrs Storer asks for audible laughter if she chooses to laugh.
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Ananias
Stampdom and relics of age old crafts echo through time
The piece surveys Britain's early stamp design with Victoria's image shaping centuries of postage. It notes Farina's eau de Cologne origins, hammers from ancient to modern, China’s sugar roots, Japan's imperial milestones, and the first sung note of Home Sweet Home in Philadelphia. It references Jamestown, whalebone introduction, and Dom Perignon as champagne’s innovator, with a closing toast to Perignon’s enduring legacy.
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Great Britain
Victoria
St. Nicholas
Hopeful Southern View on GOP Split Fostering Hope
A Chattanooga Times editorial argues that the Republican Party may finally be divided, and this split could restore the American people to control, suggesting renewed momentum for reform and national direction.
Burton Says His Body Was In Jail Not His Judgment
Ex Senator Burton claims only his body was jailed, while his writings and words suggest his judgment also feels confined. The remark reflects political rhetoric and a sense of personal restraint amid ongoing controversy reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Burton
Cincinnati Enquirer
Nothing in a Name in City Councils
In San Francisco aldermen are called supervivors and in St. Louis delegates yet they remain aldermen at heart. The term swap highlights how titles disguise political roles in two major cities.
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San Francisco
St. Louis
Kanaeas City
Ancient burial grounds found in Wyoming amid Indian legends
A miner near Carneyville unearthed a skull and a cave with seven skeletons, artifacts, and relics blamed on the Arickarees. The find supports a long-held Crow and Sioux tale tied to Wilson Hunt and the Astor expedition of 1810 11. An Army officer recalls a Spokane falls encounter with Chief Moses and a Cheyenne tale, alongside a Cherokee-style quip about wives, in a collage of regional lore and history from Sheridan to Oklahoma.
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Wyoming
Carneyville
Sheridan
Pierre
Wilson P. Hunt
Omaha
Lewis and Clark
Hunt
Northwest
Little Powder River
Denver Republican
Far West
Spokane Falls
Chief Moses
Moses
Becoming Excited Over Contest Stage In New York
The Houston Post notes that the “most beautiful girl” contests have reached a stage where New York servant girls are becoming excited. The item highlights rising enthusiasm among participants and public interest in the pageant event.
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New York
Houston Post
April moods and Robin’s comforting song
Nelly Hart Woodworth notes in the Boston Transcript about April’s changing moods and Robin's attempt to comfort April with a soothing song. The verse depicts April weeping then cheering, with streams replying to the song as a fickle mood shifts.
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April
Robin
Nelly Hart Woodworth
Boston Transcript
Beveridge backing Fairbanks, Hemenway cigar ruse praised
Thomas R. Shipp says Beveridge and Indiana Republicans back Fairbanks for the presidential nomination and dismiss rumors of opposition. A dash of Indiana wit arrives as Jim Hemenway balks at a cigar maker naming a new brand after him and seeking his photo for the lid. Washington Herald.
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Indiana
James Alexander Hemenway
Indianapolis
Jim Hemenway
Washington Herald
Democracy and Justice Holmes Under Scrutiny
The Boston Journal notes scandal over Justice Holmes using a street car rather than his own carriage. It argues democracy has long been a Holmes trait and that even a revered world court justice is not exempt from heredity.
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Washington High
Justice Holmes
Preblan
Boston Journal
Reform Will Come For Railroads And Public Highways
Reform will come as Wall Street controls railroads and public highways are run for the people not stock gamblers. The New York Press predicts managers responsible for today’s ruin will be removed before the public acts, and many may end up in jail.
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Wallat
Lockatop
New York Press
Hole Matter on Taft Comment Draws Mixed Views
The Indianapolis Sun questions the dispatch claiming Mr Taft fell into a big hole. The Washington Herald notes the word big was unnecessary but suggests the hole shown was not the one prepared for the secretary by Senator Foraker.
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Indianapolis Sun
Dispatch
Mr. Taft
Senator Foraker
Washington Herald
Happy Man Declares No Brain Storm Known to Him
A distinguished London lawyer asserts no brain storm exists to him and notes a self deprecating remark about never hitting his thumb with a hammer while shelving in the pantry.
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London
Cleveland Leader
Taft Tick Provokes Ridicule in Fairbanks View
The Providence Journal notes that a long standing saying about a lean horse for a long race applies oddly to Mr. Taft and implies Mr. Fairbanks should see the matter as bordering on the ridiculous.
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Fairbanks
Mr. Taft
Providence Journal
Ex-Senator Burton Credibility Questioned
The record questions whether Burton can command attention given his past actions, noting that public memory of his conduct may overshadow his current rhetoric and reduce impact on listeners.
The Boss Bore Louisville Courier Journal Poem
A humorous poem describes a talkative bore who interrupts with “Oh, I’ve been there” and “I’ve seen it” reactions. The speaker struggles to tell a joke and hides behind a door to escape the bore, capturing a social vignette from the Louisville Courier-Journal.
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Louisville
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