The Fall of the Mighty in Indiana Lobbying
The piece laments the deposing of Indiana railroad lobby figure John B. Cockrum, contrasting old hardball influence with new light touch lobbying. It notes Cockrum’s decline as modern methods prevail, then digresses to moral musings about Rev. John Morris, ragtime, and a quip about forged fates.
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John B. Cockrum
Indiana
Cockrum
John Lawrence Sullivan
Tle
John Morris
New York
State eyes asylum as first duty, roads urged by farmers
A legislature debate centers on funding a new insane asylum as the state's primary humanitarian duty. The Sun notes the cost and timing, while considering a future epileptic village. The New York Chamber of Commerce backs improved country roads to aid internal commerce and farmer interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
New York Chamber of Commerce
Call for New York road bond amendment and rural burden
The piece argues for a constitutional amendment allowing state debt up to 30 million dollars for highway improvements. It notes high cost of hauling farm products on poor roads, cites potential farmer support, and warns against railroad track elevation taxes in Indianapolis as an example of public subsidies to private rail interests. It adds political asides about Roosevelt, Uhrey, and Joe Bailey, with a closing remark on beef prices.
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State of New York
New York
Indianapolis
Railroads
Legislative Committee
Railroads and lobbyists in Indiana state politics
The piece questions if railroads lack a formal lobby while noting the legislature may favor them. It jokes that lawmakers themselves may be the most effective lobby and dismisses concerns about free passes. It also references Kuropatkin and Mr. Jacob Pratt Dunn in a satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statehouse
Indiana
General Assembly
Jacob Pratt Dunn
Dockyard Abandoned By British Admiralty
The Halifax dockyard, founded 150 years ago, will be closed by the British Admiralty with one week’s notice leaving 800 workers unemployed. The payroll of about $50 000 yearly and the view that maintenance is no longer required in imperial defense drive the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Admiralty
Admiralty Board
Capitol Chat and Missing Senators in the Senate Scene
A fragment recalls a Senate Roll Call where Senator Caving questioned votes and caused tittering. It notes mystery as Senators Kirkman and Moore were missing during decisive voting on a Wood warmahes hill bill and mentions idle Bible classes and temperance meetings in the capital.
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Senate
Kirkman
Moore
Wood Warmahes
House
Politik and Scandal In Indiana Senate Debates
A chaotic Indiana state scene features lawmakers debating stoves and alcohol in saloons, boasting dubious quotes and misheard actions. Senator Cavina is seen examining bug specimens, while Huche votes aye on a tax proposal. Clerical errors, editor remarks, and a jumbled assembly narrative highlight a period of political satire and public commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supon
Senator Cavina
Chaotic public notices and wartime dispatches fragment
A distorted clipping reports varied items. It mentions a planned White House dinner with Supreme Court Justices, a staggered table arrangement, and a minister. It includes a turn of phrase about Joe Cannon and a portrait, plus money talk about banks. War news from Mukden dated February 2 notes ongoing campaigns and Hungarian generals.
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Joe Cannon
White House
Supreme Court
Tose
Supreme Justices
Mirth cure for dyspepsia claimed by Paris physician
A Parisian doctor promotes a "mirth cure" for dyspepsia. He places patients in a room to grin at each other and induces laughter for two hours daily. Two weeks of the treatment is said to cure severe indigestion.
Pat Versus Grip Ends in Controversial Rally Followed by Short Notice
In a tense boxing segment Pat fends off Grip with hard exchanges to the ropes and body, but a late round flurry and a suspect referee decision tilt the match. The fight ends with Pat by default as external threats loom. A looming bare knuckles rematch is teased.
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Mukden
Gena Huropatkin
Qrippenberg
Tore Iauréls
Ryastan
Pat
Grip
Firong
Tre
Mitschenko T
Thia
Kurnpatkin
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Nee
Nothey
Arders
Cassie Chadwick
Farmera
Uhrey
Ft. Wayne
Joe Bailey
Texas
Ben Wade
Kentucky
Kuropatkin
Mr. K
Washington
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Capitol Chat
Pres
Huche
Clamor Pelzer
Gromann
Southern Indiana
Howe
Cltex
Jesse Fletcher
Samuel K. Rueick
Charles ©. Roemler
Charles W. Moores
Miller
Cavina
Viray
United States
Doctora Ant
Senator Airey
Indianapolis News
Bai Dominga
Eleet Fairbanks
Fleet
Fairbanky
Boston Herald
Sei Ena
Alxty
Worth Mo
Pettis Dry Goods
Sunshine and
Vanyway
George
Cassie Chad
Ida
Eva
Pink
East Washington St
Newton Claypool
Pennsylvanis
Union Station
J. I, Wells, Proprietor
Biat
Blate Board of Health
Unionatar Tan
Ohio
Pennsyvania Mireeta
Elizabo Joh Gon Wells
Mas Dine
White
Takito & CO
Massachusetts Ave
Pennsylvania St
India Tea
W. H. Alexander
Tent
T. G. Beanstetg
Capinger
George Devter
Michiran
Mira
Joseph Evana
Captia
Ss. Gardner
Pine
Lexington
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
N. Pennsylvanie
D. BL Gregory
N. Alabama
A. L
Hinkle
College
Jackson
Zim
Y. Styers
W. Woshington
O. J. Thompson
Pleasant
J. BP. Tarpey
Agn
J. A. Tripley
H. Walters
Maxwell
Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Traction Co
Southport
Greenwood
Whiteland
Franklin
Amiy
Beinburg
Tayloraville
Columbus
Nas
Delaware Sta
Virginia Ave
Expresa
Georgia
Sed Meridian Ais
Indians Union Traction Company
Indianapolla
Indianapolis & Loganaport
Ins
Diana Northern Traction Co
Peru
Loganapors
Eastern Ry, Co
Greenfield Line
Knightstown
Dayton
Belgium
Greenfield
Patnta
Northwestern
Lafayette
Cravwfordaville
Omice
C. & Reynolds
F. D. Norviel
Indianatolis 150
Comcomati Traction Co
Shelbyville
Express Bervice
Powerhous
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