Taft's presidential prospects amid public favor and hidden aims
The piece chronicles William H. Taft's rising popularity from coast to coast and in the Philippines, noting his reluctance to reveal ambitions while observers speculate he may seek the presidency or chief justice. It recalls past moves, rumors of a Taft nomination, and a view that his true goal may be to lead the Supreme Court, with general public patience toward his timing. The column also dismisses a Senate ship subsidy bill as a minor distraction.
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William H. Taft
Maine
California
Philippines
America
Roosevelt
Colorado
Elijah Roosevelt
Elisha Taft
Taft
Yale
United States
Justice Brewer
Supreme Bench
McKinley
Mark Hanna
McCall's Appeal Poses No Change to Judgement
The document from John A. McCall, presented as a dying declaration, is discussed but is not expected to alter the conscience of thoughtful men regarding McCall's conduct. The text remains a testimony rather than a verdict changing the case's outcome or public perception.
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M'Call
John A. McCall
McCall faces public trust and personal life clash
The piece debates McCall’s self view and moral standard in managing a public trust like New York Life. It contrasts his high finance methods with broader ethical norms, noting the difficulty of aligning personal beliefs with universal standards. It references Theodora Roosevelt, the Twentieth Century club, and family wealth dynamics.
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Mr. McCall
McCall
Tochlether
Rockefeller, Sr
New York Life Insurance Company
Eppert ordinance would render city pound unnecessary
The Eppert measure would fund and manage stray dog and cat care via the Frances Power Cobbe home, shifting costs from the city to owners and avoiding a municipal pound. The piece argues passage of the ordinance and humane society adoption as best for homeless animals, then derides a senatorial dinner terrapin and Gov Hanly’s alleged drink choice, contrasting with mint julep norms.
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New Humane Society
Frances Power Cobh
Eppert
Gov. Hanly
Washington
Col. Wattersson
Indianapolis Library Report Notes Rising Circulation
The Indianapolis School Board heard the librarian’s report showing January circulation at 42,659, up from last January. Accession total was 574 volumes, with favorable comparisons to other cities but calls for improved public interest and better cataloging to boost access and use.
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Indianapolis
Publc
Library access and selection flaws limit reader use
A reminiscence on library practices notes that popular magazines are kept out of easy reach, requiring desk requests, while reference works, almanacs, and classics sit accessible only by staff. It laments limited investigator use and urges School Board action to improve facilities and circulation, amid musings on strikes and fruit crop optimism.
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Trous Reader
Lkely
Flagler Honeymoon Backlash Roils Public Opinion
The piece critiques Standard Oil magnate Henry M Flagler and his divorce saga, noting Florida lawmakers secretly aided his remarriage. It recalls Mrs Flagler's illness and public sorrow as reporters question Nicholas Longworths choice to visit Flaglers home. The writer lambasts yellow journalism and political figures amid Indiana political chatter.
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Nicholas Longworth
Standard of Kings
Henry M. Flagler
Florida
Standard Oil
Flagler
North Carolina
New York
Princess Alice
Mr. Longsworth
O'Brien Discusses Democratic State Convention Date in Indianapolis
William H. O'Brien, chairman of the State Democratic committee, met visitors at the Grand hotel in Indianapolis and discussed party affairs including the convention date. He noted conventions were often held on January 8 but recent practice has shifted to mid year, with the state committee planned to meet March 12 to fix the date.
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William H. O'Brien
State Democratic Committee
Grand Hotel
Indianapolis
Jand
Mr. O'Brien
State Committee
Somme
Gccidental
Iha
O’brien
Not Much of a Shopper in Milwaukee Free Proxy
A fragment discussing Anna Gould and a confusion over shopping, money, and debts. The piece mocks the idea of buying fashion or trinkets, noting the subject’s wealth yet puzzling over her shopping choices and suiting the American shopper. It hints at comparisons to other locations and hints at a humorous social commentary.
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Anna Gould
Brance Athy
Sandy
Clanton
Milwaukee
Willie's Horoscope and the Manila Arrival Nerves
Father cheered by a boyish heir as the family jokes about a born commander. The piece contrasts a lively household with the damp nerves of a veteran, while noting the Twenty-fourth Infantry sailing from San Francisco for Manila, the first Black regiment on foreign service in almost five years.
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Willie
Wils
Anander
Ingo
Yhla
Minneapolis Journal
Twenty-fourth Infantry
San Francisco
Manila
Burden of Costs Echoes in Everyday Life
A fragmented verse laments rising costs touching football games and motor cars, noting the pain of higher prices for living and dying. It contrasts widespread awareness with personal burden in a lyric, almost satirical cry.
Bits of Information From Other Lands
A litany of anecdotes from English politics and global curiosities appears, including Campbell’s sharp campaign reply, a speaker’s boast about youth temperance, and the New Zealand census figures. It cites exports, imports, and livestock data, plus remarks on Napoleon’s tomb, Korea’s population trends, and a Swede named Gustavus Nordin who crossed from Stockholm to Paris by canoe.
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Gustavus Nordin
Stockholm
Paris
Murray Norseman
Need of the Canteen Sparks Debate at Fort New York
A Baltimore Herald critique notes a proposed army canteen at a fort near New York would curb soldiers leaving for drinks. It questions moral grounds of anti-canteen sentiment while warning of unsafe beverages like a pink elephant mix of wood alcohol and prune juice.
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Manila
Norfolk
Wat Mong Kong
San Francisco
Honolulu
Seattle
New York
Philinnion
Baltimore
Getting Good at Bend and the Sunday Gambling Crackdown
The Bend city council considers ordinances to close gambling houses and require business closes on Sundays. A spring ordinance sought to curb street activity, reflecting a broader push to regulate public conduct in the city.
Plagiarism in Governance Provokes Debate
In an essay attributed to Voltaire, the sentiment is expressed that governing amounts to taking money from one group to give to another, a notion condemned as shameless. The fragment suggests heavy irony about political theft and the temptation to plagiarize in reporting. Brevity notes from Apol's Journal.
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Voltaire
Vorre
Breffens
Minne
Apol
The Same Clans Absent Treatment in United States Action
A garbled report notes a US action in Pyonidia with a focus on absent treatment and the impact on New York savers including Joan. It mentions companies receiving aid and a nontangible effect on 'bfeertora' without clear details or dates.
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United States
Colce
Pyonidia
New York
Joan
Ab Hasa Kodak Seeks Fine Photos of Naval Dementias
Abdi Told plans to purchase a costly enamel to capture high quality photographs. The aim is to document the next instance of naval disturbances, which authorities have noted as a disobedient act.
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Ab Hasa Kodak
Abdi
Fragmented rants and quotes from late 19th press
An incoherent OCR fragment cites various period pieces and remarks. It mentions streetcars and humorous lines attributed to a Baltimore Herald piece, alongside a Detroit News note about French-Americans and income on food. The text is jagged, with misread names and garbled phrases, offering little coherent narrative.
Norwegians, Germans, English in a quirky praise reel
The Minneapolis Journal quips about nations and traits in a playful mock survey. It praises Norwegians for heat fish socks, Germans as the strongest voiced nation, and Russians for testicjan excellence tied to sunflower seeds, with mentions of Hawatians as top swimmers and English watercolor skill.
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Minneapolis Journal
Reform resolve start hard says Gov Folk
Gov Folk warns New Year reforms face initial difficulty as resolutions falter in first week. A Chicago temperance leader recalls a husband who vows fewer club nights and misreads resolve, highlighting how early dedication wavers amid temptation and social pressure.
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Gov. Folk
Amy
Toni Porry
Font
Harold
Jitl
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