Judge Roby Protest Sparks Indiana Nominations Debate
In Fort Wayne Judge Roby denounced machine methods and pre-convention deals that shape Indiana’s nominations. He urged fairness and challenged the prerogatives of conventions, noting widespread opposition from papers and Republicans, and praised courage to speak out despite being newly named to high office.
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Suggerrank K. Mody
Juel
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Jndie Roby
Ridge Robys
Great
Republican Party of
Pittsburg
Washington
Claypool
Judge Roby
Indiana Republicana
The Wild Men and the Public Duty Debate
A critical piece arguing the government is people’s, not elites, and urging a crackdown on bribery and corruption in the Senate. It condemns moneyed influence, praises honest lawmakers, and quotes reformer sentiments about industry leaders abusing power.
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Rockefeller
United States
Senate
House
Standard Ol
Tia Tardell
Barnard
Amparicans
Misu
Warbeli Xald
Tegisla
Labor conflict and politics in early 20th century debate
A lecturer criticizes secret lawlessness and high finance while urging reform amid coal and anthracite strike tensions. President Roosevelt is praised. Jett Davis’s Senate bid is dismissed. Mitchell and Baer seek arbitration, proposing broader submission to the Anthracite Strike Commission. Brooks notes England’s limited closed shop presence and diverse unions.
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Polin Graham Brooks
Harvard University
England
Teades Union
Clean-up spirit drives Cincinnati street cleaning demonstrations
Cincinnati launches a novel method to highlight street cleaning import. The City Street Cleaning Department paraded on Saturday with all apparatus in use and every worker in line. The weeklong program showcased the department’s purpose, aiming to inspire Indianapolis to adopt a similar cleanse initiative.
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Cincinnal
Alwa
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Roosevelt decries indiscriminate attacks on public figures
President Roosevelt laments merciless assaults by writers and speakers in books, magazines, and newspapers. He warns that unrestrained attacks invite backlash that strengthens unscrupulous figures and undermines honest public life. The remarks emphasize fair scrutiny and responsible commentary.
Roosevelt on exposed crime and public conscience
The text debates exposure of political and business malfeasance and warns against sensational, untruthful attacks. It cites Theodore Roosevelt advocating thorough exposure of crime while cautioning against overreach. It also critiques contemporary press for sensationalism and references a Chicago vaudeville offer to Dowie as a means to retaliate against followers.
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Theodore Roosevelt
The
News
Sver
Sunday ball and golf clash with Christian values in Indianapolis
A skeptical editorial argues that Sunday amusements do not define true Christianity and that no Sunday baseball or golf should alter public sentiment. City officials oppose Sunday baseball on statutory grounds, while observers urge consistent conscience among Christians despite the debate.
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Jierson
Nazarene
W. H W. Watkins
Charles Ruschaupt
Indianapolis Ball Clu
Indianapolis
Fortunes and Tax Policy Spark Roosevelt Pronouncements
The president signals support for an income tax or similar wealth limitation. He warns of a new era in U S fortune business and questions who defines fortune levels. He argues high earners will push for greater income to live well while others seek fair wages.
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Roosevelt
Warbone
United States
Queer Mathematics and Miners Wage Demands Chronicle
An obscure passage notes the 4 to 12 cent wage demand by miners and the potential rise in production costs from 1 to 1.5 cents per ton. It cites the New York World as the source and discusses implications for arithmetic in labor disputes.
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New York World
Not Just Yet In Washington Post Note On Hill Absence
Public mood shifts as David B. Hill concedes withdrawal from politics stirring concern that he is out of breath. Washington Post reports renewed speculation on his political future and the vitality of party leadership.
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David B. Hill
Allence
Washington Post
Memory at Claypool hotel marks Republican convention clash
At the Claypool hotel during the recent Republican state convention in Bloomington Indiana Mel J T Louden and Charles F Rewly met with Judge Frank Roby and exchanged jibes about past races. They recalled a deal proposed to Louden to keep out of the race but Remy won the nomination despite the bid. The story notes Hendrick County figures backing Hadley for state treasurer and mentions other party supporters and campus observers at the convention.
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Mel. J. T. Louden
Bloomington
Charles F. Rewly
Indianapolis
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Romy
Supreme Resurt
Maj. Louden
Mr. Leny
Maj Louden
Remy
Ray
Maj. London
Hendrick County
Evar Tadley
Damox Lelark
Giri
Republian
Dridge
Melark
Hendricke
Clark
Peompecia
Julian D. Hagate
Danville
Ostriet
Fifth Distrey
Oavar Hultey
Hadley
W. W. Springer
Shairman
Endianapoli
Mn Springer
Chiypoul
Wysax
Orienis
What the Senator Means in Indiana Convention
A garbled excerpt shows Benatar Beveridge and representatives traveling to Indiana to energize delegates. It references lighting a torch, pursuing progressive aims, and invoking terms like advance and duty amid a heated party context. The text is fragmentary with many unreadable segments.
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Benatar Beveridge
Indiana
Poe
Beveridge
Aren
Innocent Bystander Hit Report From Memphis Press
A garbled item from the Memphis Commercial Appeal notes a strike and a disputed price, mentioning bystander impact and unresolved tensions as workers and authorities respond to an incident. No clear names or dates are extractable from the fragment.
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Memphis
Poor Fellow Needs Pity Battleship Debate Reported
A fragmented clipping notes factions debating a 29 60 ton battleship named Constitution. The Denver Republican mocks and the Detroit Free Press questions Supreme Court involvement in naval policy.
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Constitution
Aupreme Court
Detroit Free Press
Great Bargains in Women Seats Tomorrow at Binks
A fragment from the Courter Journal notes Great bargains in women and misses seats tomorrow at Binks. The verse hints at a Pullman ride mood and a bemused observer realizing the charm of a visitor from the Moor has grain.
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Binks
Tales of Courtroom Wit and Lawyer Feats Across Time
A collection of anecdotes from courts and barrooms recounts clever courtroom moments and lawyer missteps. A Seattle damages case hinges on a witness’s memory and a lawyer's challenge to show arm height. Other vignettes include a Philadelphia judge and a juror challenge ending, plus prejudice in jury selection and a string of sharp legal quips from various venues.
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Northwest
Seattle
Fesbly
San Francisco
Washington gossip on Arkansas congressman and Sioux payment
fragmentary Washington story details a Arkansas man claiming to be from Arkansas while being Dr Mary Walker in appearance. It notes a Senate Indian affairs paragraph authorizing $0 to Sioux for heroism in a White Lodge raid. Mention of cabinet handwriting critique follows.
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Corgmemman
B. Macon
Helens
Ark
Pallfmnentia
Sherman
Arkansas
Mary Walker
Matin
Jan Relfrigiat
Senate
White Lodge
Along the Way in the Sahara and Lively Odds
A fragment from a travel sketch recalls a winter in El Kantara and a February caravan trek from Biskra to Timbuktu with palms, coffee, dancing girl, and an infernal liver dish. it also notes hemp drink and mock heroic visions from altitude and heat. It then shifts to assorted anecdotes on animal cruelty, worming dogs, language quirks, early steam locomotion claims, and a survey of home made wines in spring.
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Sahara
el Kantara
Biskra
Timbactes
Boundless West tale and Pawnee Rock park plea
An Oklahoma City reader recounts a violent train scene with passengers hiding as gunmen fired. Senator Fred D. Smith of Kansas urges state purchase of Pawnee Rock to preserve the historic Santa Fe trail site as a public monument and park.
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Kinsies
Kas
Pawnee Rock
Custer
Miley
Croak
Kasdas City
Jnaraal
Fragment from a poet on a long-deceased beloved
A speaker in a dated verse recalls a lost lover, wondering if she yet lives in memory or death. He imagines meeting again beyond eternity, longing to recognize her by a final, pure love in spirit. The piece moves between doubt, longing, and a vigil on the ship’s bulwarks.
Welcome Home Billionaire Returns to Tlils Village
The well known trust magnate arrives back at his native Tlils village in Jonelyburg among the Hillachs, greeted with jovial banter. The exchange centers on a mocked prophecy about wealth and personal money. A Minneapolis source hints at shifting plans toward a talk tomorrow.
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Biliions
Jonelyburg
Hillachs
Erinus
Mark Twenty Retires From Mate Forming Lectures
Minneapolis Journal notes Mark Twenty has retired from his former role teaching and giving lectures. He now focuses on meeting students at women’s colleges, preferring conversations with young women over men and pursuing free talks as a form of personal achievement.
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Mark
En Fat Ag
Mays
Minneapolis Journal
Taft Debate Sparks Racial Voting Critique in South
Indianapolis Journal notes Taft’s claim that black voters should be offered a path to vote in the South, urging parity with white voters. The piece cites T. Tregart’s autobiography as context and critiques Taft’s stance amid political debates.
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Taft
T. T
South
T. Tregart
Indianapolis
Ind
Minneapolis Journal
Fragmented clipping hints at Russian policy shift
A damaged OCR fragment from the Minneapolis Journal and Philadelphia Inquirer hints at Russian government actions and potential changes. The text mentions new policies, poolrooms, and capitalists, but details are unclear. Names and precise events are not recoverable from the readable bits.
The Smoke Nuisance in Major Cities
The Journal notes widespread trouble from smoke nuisance in Naples and Kansas City among several cities. The report outlines urban air quality concerns and calls for action to curb smoke issues affecting residents and commerce.
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Naples
Kansas City
Senator Berry Beats Valor in Legislative Pull Handles by Davis
Arkansas senator Berry wins the legislative tussle over valor and Confederate ties, with Gov. Jett Davis wielding key influence to secure the outcome. The Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune notes Davis’s persistent political leverage shaping decisions against valor in this period.
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Senator Berry
Arkansas
Gale Jant
Jett Davis
Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune
Cee
Fragmentary Rome Day Note on Payton Advantage
A garbled fragment discusses Rome day and a fast low in the United States, mentioning a state overpayment and a possible court action. It reads as a stray note from the Chicago paper.
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Rome
United States
Dowie and Jonahs Dent in Zion City Talk
A Philadelphia Record note discusses Dowie’s claim to be Moses and Zion City beliefs while casting doubt on his followers. It notes Mark Twain’s stance on grand duke figures in heaven and questions the impact this may have on public perception.
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Dowie
Moses Ty
Fijjah I
Zion City
Jonah U
Philadelphia Record
Mark
Mark Twain
Clecine Nati Enquirer
Fragmented Notes on Various Facts and Misprints
A garbled historical column lists numerous fragmented facts with errors. It mentions gray hares, white cats with “Dike cyca,” New York consuming malt, domesticated beasts, oats, and humans with miswritten statistics. It ends with jumbled phrases about a Deaportion and a London spending figure, indicating OCR corruption.
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Dyameter
London
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