Graves Whim on Roosevelt Nominating at Bryan Banquet
John Temple Graves, Georgia editor, outlines a whim to nominate Theodore Roosevelt as Democratic candidate with William Jennings Bryan delivering the speech. He praises reform of corporate capital and hints at a future grand political moment, dismissing Taft and Foraker and mocking others. The column ends noting Mrs. Foraker and possible candidacies as a hook.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Chattanooga
Ameri
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Ohio
Taft
Foraker
Fairbanks
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Elihu Reot
Action urged on missing Shortridge girl case
The News urges thorough inquiry into the disappearance of Miss Laughlin, a Shortridge high school student. It denounces delayed information from a teacher, calls for full accountability from school authorities, and warns the public will not tolerate indifference as the girl remains missing with hope she is safely returned.
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Miss Laughlin
Shortridge High School
Vianmils
Miss Donnan
Morbid Curiosity Exhibition in New York After Stanford White Shot
In New York a sensational display of the victim Stanford White’s effects was opened to the public, drawing large crowds. The sensational exhibit follows the earlier shooting by Harry Thaw, drawing widespread public attention and intense interest in the morbid curiosities surrounding the case.
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New York
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Morbid bidding at Madison Square Garden sale shocks New York
The sale of belongings from the late Stanford White era drew a frenzied crowd eager for relics of scandal. A $2–$5 sofa pillow sold for $170 due to its notorious associations, while other items fetched prices well above value, highlighting a morbid fascination and a grim commentary on civilization in New York.
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Madison Square Garden
Stanford White
New York
New York City
Republican hopes Bryan nominee as party prospect
Mr. Bryan is described as the central figure for the Republican party with hopes resting on him to secure the nomination. The brief notes Bryan’s pivotal role and the party’s expectation of his candidacy.
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Mr. Bryan
Republican Party
Bryan
Ohio election machinery deemed unusable for primaries
The attorney general of Ohio rules the state election machinery cannot be used for fall primaries, forcing private funding if primaries occur. The Ohio State Journal notes this shifts authority away from the people on Taft vs Foraker, hints at a political ploy, and adds the peach crop has been destroyed six times this spring.
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Judge Artman to Try Rhodius Case Promptly in Lebanon
The judge told the grand convention of lawyers that there would be no delays and the public as well as all parties would be protected. He opposed appointing medical counsel to examine Rhodius mind and warned that muster of a few lawyers could cut expenses. Congressman's tariff view is not to be revised despite country sentiment.
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Sanmie
Rhodius
J. A. Kinnadher
Allegheny
Slowtown
Indiana law outlaws tipping Pullman porters
The Albany Argus reports Indiana has enacted a law that makes tipping a Pullman car porter illegal bribery. The piece critiques the state’s literary culture of spring poets and novelists, suggesting they are not inclined to engage in bribery.
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Indiana
Senator Beveridge and Fairbanks referenced in brief editorial
The Louisville Courier Journal mocks Beveridge and Fairbanks amid debate over remarks and rebuttal evidence. The piece jokes about laryngitis being mistaken for modulation, reflecting partisan commentary rather than a formal factual report.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Fairbanks
Courier-Journal
Philadelphia Man Accused of 150 Marriages Seeks Excuse
A Philadelphia man charged with marrying 150 women seeks to justify his actions by claiming he was compelled to marry to drive away a drowsy feeling, a defense anchored in his alleged condition and motive.
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Depew Delves Into Scientific Forestry Path
Chauncey Depew plans to explore scientific forestry gradually, likely advancing his study until he reaches the lemon tree, signaling a long term, methodical inquiry into modern forestry practices.
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Uncle Joe Cannon Hosts Rip Roaring Isthmus Trip
Uncle Joe Cannon says he had a rip-roaring good time on his trip to the isthmus. The remark signals a lively visit with notable enthusiasm and public interest in the journey and its outcomes.
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Joe Cannon
Isthmus
Senator Hemenway Leaves Washington Policy Shock
Senator Hemenway has departed Washington amid reports the government may endure the ensuing upheaval. Observers note the absence could test leadership dynamics and legislative momentum as the nation faces unsettled political currents.
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Hemenway
Washington
Mystery wireless message and political guesses at sea
Washington chatter centers on initials J O as a possible sender of a secret wireless note to Representative James Sherman during a Cannon tour. Indications point to Jesse Overstreet, though no proof. Roosevelt notes, Holmes rides public transit, and a washerwomen incident on a streetcar highlights social friction and vivid civic life.
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New York
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Sherman
Jesse Overstreet
Indiana
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
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Indianapolis
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Metropolis
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New York City
Washington Herald
Indiana visitors flood hotels with scattered registrations
The Thursday hotel registers show light Indiana business with many Hoosier names by Grand, Lorraine, Commercial and other hostelrys. Notable arrivals include Grand Ralph Clark Lafayette C E Gillich Columbia City C E Wood Ligonier Lee Bays Sullivan and more. Local leaders discuss politics and bakery unions while master bakers push cooperation as a path to progress.
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Lafayette
C. E. Gillich
Columbia City
C. E. Wood
Ligonier
Lee Bays
Sullivan
C. A. McWhinney
Terre Haute
Louis Gerhardt
Reinhold Rahm
G. B. Schwemeyer
Kokomo
Claypool
Freemont Goodwine
Williamsport
FF. LaFeber
Walkerton
E. P. Clark
Elwood
H. A. Fisher
Wabash
William Horsley
Jane Mahone
Anderson
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Bloomington
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Montezuma
James W. Spencer
Arthur Hoffman
Marion
New Commercial
T. M. Kelley
Seymour
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Brazil
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Denison
J. H. Kahiey
H. H. Rinier
Argos
C. B. Goodby
Jesse Wipkey
Bluffton
W. H. Shroyer
Martinsville
Pleasant Observation About Veracity in Charleston News
A brief editorial aside notes satisfaction that the president has not needed to question the truthfulness of Hon. But Masterson or his associates. The remark appears in the Charleston News and Courier.
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Charleston News and Courier
Taft Probe Supports Panama Isthmus Material Movement
Secretary Taft's successful descent into a Panama test pit indicates substantial material moved on the isthmus, highlighting ongoing earthworks and fortification efforts.
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Taft
Panama
A Query From the West by the Milwaukee Sentinel
A concise opinion piece questions which politician truly supports a campaign finance contribution free approach and which stance holds credibility in public debate. It reflects on ethics and political fundraising amid national discourse and editorial standards.
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Alwaukee Sentinel
President's spear may know no brother in fame
The Washington Post notes the president's spear is unmatched, a bold line in reporting that underscores the leader's strength and singular stature.
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Washington Post
Roosevelt precedent on third term questioned
In a St Paul Dispatch reflection, the article argues there is no reason for concern about a third term. It notes Roosevelt did overturn a precedent by being elected to a full term after succession to the presidency upon McKinley’s death, and asserts no further fear of similar precedent should trouble supporters.
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McKinley
St. Paul
Tornado Survivor Photo Sparks Roof Collapse Echoes
A daring photographer shot a snowshot of a tornado from a building roof, then the structure and its entneTa were smashed to splinters. The encounter prompts reflections on nature’s almost human sensibilities in Kansas City Journal.
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Kansas City Journal
Doing Nothing Conspicuously Commentary Piece
A Cleveland Leader excerpt notes the president’s conspicuous inaction on building additions to the so called presidential boom. It critiques a tall frigid gentleman favored by Wall Street and trusted by political reactionaries. The piece frames the stance as a cautious or deliberate restraint from rapid expansion.
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Slipping Up with a Sick Fiend Quip Sparks Quirky Quote
A Washington Post remark jokes that a man arriving home at dawn and pronouncing Tegucigalpa without stuttering should have his wife accept that he was “slitting up with a sick fiend.” The wry line reflects humorous wordplay rather than a news event.
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Tegucigalpa
Washington Post
Judge Parker and Wilson Exchange Blossoms of Opinion
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reflects on Judge Parker and Woodrow Wilson in a witty aside. It notes Wilson would suit the presidency while Mr. Bryan smiles now as he did then, implying approval or amusement in political circles.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Delmas and Jerome Highlight Insanity Experts in Future Cases
The Washington Star comments that both Delmas and Jerome may qualify as insanity experts in future cases, noting their potential influence on legal proceedings and the handling of mental health evidence in court.
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Jerome
Washington Star
The Difference Between Pleasure And Duty
A quip from the New York Press contrasts pleasure with duty noting the choice between going fishing and going to church as a humorous measure of priority.
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New York Press
Murphys London storm as editors hustle to claim him
Patrick Francis Murphy, famed as Boston’s quick wit, wowed at the Savoy London. Editors rushed to trumpet their exclusive discovery as English papers tout the witty successor of Porter and Twain. Edison jokes about sleep and appetite while pushing his stamina and work.
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Murphy
Savoy Club
Porter
Foraker’s Weapon Compared to Biblical Sling
A Cleveland Leader quip notes David chose a sling and stone to slay while Mr. Foraker opts for a boomerang signaling a modern political or rhetorical weapon. The remark frames Foraker’s method as unconventional or elusive compared with biblical faith.
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David
Samson
Mr. Foraker
Cleveland
Roosevelt poll backlash alarms national biar bloc
A Washington Telegraph-Herald despatch warns that if the candidate %e breaks with the biar vote, President Roosevelt could face jeopardy in a volatile political climate across the country. The piece stresses the risk of alienating key voter groups and the potential impact on the forthcoming election.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Washington Theraid
House mover moves forward on moving day in progress
A Fact Magazine note claims the house mover is in the van of progress on moving day, underscoring momentum in a key logistics moment.
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Fact Magazine
Go Fishin Go Fishin Song Lines from Atlanta Constitution
Poem style lines urge readers to fish and relax by the river The verse imagines the water swishing a cork bobbing and shadows calling with blossoms falling and a wind whispering go to sleep attributed to the Atlanta Constitution
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