Half Way Subscriptions For YMCA Building Reach Half Goal
The YMCA in Indianapolis reports more than half of the needed funds for a new building have been subscribed. Workers press to raise the remainder as business leaders contribute money and time. The project is praised as a worthy cause that will aid local youth and reflect city progress and civic spirit.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Indianapolis
the Sun
Washington Irving
Seventeenth-st
Irving Place
New York
Union Square
Iving Place
William FE. Evarts
Seconeave
Fourteenth St
Senator
Sigantic Maternity Hospital
J. Pierpont Morgan
Hamilton Fish
Seventeeth St
Second-ave
Elit
Roosevelt
E. Twentieth St
Tilden
Gramercy Park
Archers
Natioal Arts Club
Railroads and Public Roads Sparring Over Policy
Vice-President Thayer of the Pennsylvania road warns that continued public antagonism toward railroads risks losing roads entirely. In reply, critics suggest railroads could lose their customers if they persist in obstruction and checks.
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Thayer
Penn-sylvania Road
Immigration bill passes both houses amid Japanese debate
The immigration bill moves forward with a provision empowering the president to exclude certain laborers, aimed mainly at Japanese coolie labor. The measure, revised after Senate and House disagreements, improves existing statutes though a key provision was dropped to settle the Japanese issue.
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House
Congress
Coutry
Senate
Tower House
President Baer Questions Passenger Haul Rates
Baer says hauling passengers at current rates is not profitable though it is unclear if he refers to the present rate of slaughter or some other measure.
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Baer
Senator Smoot Confirmed in Senate After Exam Scrutiny
Reed Smoot of Provo City Utah has been seated as United States senator after a 42 to 28 Senate vote rejecting the privileges committee report that urged against seating him. Smoot’s long investigation preceded his March 4 1903 entry and continued through years of examination.
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Reed Smoot
Provo City
Utah
United States
Senate
Committee On Privileges
Smoot
Smoot Seat Question Divides Senate Ridden By Faith Oath Clash
The committee on privileges and elections weighs the Smoot matter with a March 3 1909 term and two thirds in dispute. Critics say as a Mormon apostle he sanctions polygamy defying federal law while Smoot argues his church oaths do not override his US allegiance. The Senate verdict may not satisfy the nation.
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Senate
Smoot
Mormon Church
United States
Congressmen defer clerks pay rise until impact shown
Congressmen appear to postpone any salary hike for government clerks to gauge whether the increased pay will yield measurable benefits before applying it to the staff.
Lincoln tea tale from the Greenwich club exposed as tale
The Boston Herald recounted a fanciful Lincoln anecdote set at an Americus clubhouse in Greenwich Connecticut with Gov John T Hoffman and a supposed open letter to Gov Buckingham. The piece notes Hoffman was not governor during the Civil War and that Horatio Seymour was the wartime NY governor, while the New York Evening Sun repeated the yarn despite knowing NY history.
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New York
Americus
Greenwich
Conn
John T. Hoffman
Lincoln
Buckingham
Connecticut
Hoffman
Mr. Lincoln
New York State
Horatio Seymour
New York Evening Sun
Senator Guggenheim backs all congressionally passed laws
Senator Guggenheim declares support for all legislation to fix industrial evils, a stance that makes observers wary of a hidden flaw or joker within the laws.
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Guggenheim
Congress
Visiting the Solons Educates Youth at State House
A large number of school children visit the general assembly gaining insight into how laws are made in public. The piece praises teachers for answering inevitable questions, notes lawmakers’ distractions, and wonders why members react as they do to debate and the reading clerk’s droning words.
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General Assembly
America
Ohio Journal and Herald Clash Over Doughnut Metaphor
The Ohio State Journal quotes a simmering doughnut image while the Washington Herald counters that such "sinkers" produce a moan and a dozen or so. The Herald critic notes the author’s sharp takedown of Ohio’s doughnuts from Hamilton or Leavittsburg and claims the opponent still lives in his frenzied line.
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Ohio State Journal
Washington Herald
Ohio
Herald
Hamilton
Leavittsburg
Texas Legislature Bans Whisky From Bottle On Trains
Lawmakers deem tampering with train etiquette a misdemeanor and urge proper manners. They urge every traveling gentleman to provide a glass, signaling a push for refined behavior during rail trips.
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Texas
Robbery at Parkersburg City Council Meeting
A West Virginia man was robbed of 300 dollars during a Parkersburg city council meeting. The incident underscores warnings about associating with questionable company and the risks of public gatherings.
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West Virginia
Parkersburg
Washington Whispers on Thaw Testimony Spark Debate
Longtime Washington observers say there is no reason to preemptively whitewash the Thaw case testimony before it goes public. The notion arises that officials here can sanitize or alter facts to fit political narratives.
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Washington
Discharged colored troops praised for gallant service
The investigation of the discharged colored troops continues. They performed gallant service for their country under the leadership of the courageous Foraker.
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Courageous Foraker
Famine Suffering in Russia Sparks Public Appetite Hope
The text notes 20 million people suffer from the Russian famine and hints at broad public interest in addressing the remainder of ongoing prosperity challenges. It reflects era concerns about global hunger and domestic recovery.
Final balloting signals radical victory in Russia
The final balloting in Russia was a victory for radical parties. As soon as the duma assembles the czar will win a signal victory by disbanding it.
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Czar
Vanlaningham and Wynn Feel Alike About Bailey Witnesses
In the investigation Bailey faces witnesses whose testimony is met with similar skepticism by Vanlaningham and Wynn. The tension mirrors Bailey’s own distrust of those testifying, signaling a shared stance amid legal scrutiny.
New Jersey Senator Worth About 400000 Sparks Debate
New Jersey's fresh senator is said to be worth roughly $400000, a figure analysts say undermines claims he belongs to the inner circles of the insurance crowd. The comment raises questions about his ties and influence within key industry groups.
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New Jersey
Rockefeller Viewed as Tax for Education Cause
In certain circles Mr. Rockefeller is seen as an extra tax assessor who levies on the people for the care of education and for the Rockefeller cause.
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Rockefeller
Italian King and Rockefeller Collect Coins Quietly
The King of Italy is described as a devoted coin collector, and John D. Rockefeller is noted to share this interest in a modest, unobtrusive manner.
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King of
Italy
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland Man Wins $1000 Damages for Lost Spoonful
A Cleveland man secured a verdict of $1000 damages for the loss of a spoonful of his brains. The remark implies a sharp jab at value of brains in commerce and raises questions about the case’s context and legal grounds.
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Cleveland
Mild Arctic Winter Sparks Nostalgia For Old Fashioned Winters
The Arctic Circle experienced a milder winter than usual prompting questions about the fate of communities that cherish traditional cold seasons. Observers note warmer temperatures altering travel, festivities, and routines once tied to heavy snow and long frost.
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Arctic Circle
Senate visits showcase foreign student and lawmaking culture
A Filipino student from Para, Tarlac, George 3orgho, studying at Indiana University, visited the Indiana Senate to observe American lawmaking. The piece also notes various legislators, visitors, and staff, including pages, reporters, and local officials, with light anecdotes about votes, chairs, and museum inquiries.
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Phillippines
Senate
George 3Orgho
Para
Tarlac
P. I
Indiana University
Rails Spread Cause Stumps New York Wreck Inquiry
Officials say the New York wreck resulted from spreading rails but offer no explanation for why the rails spread. Investigators review track conditions and maintenance records as questions linger about the incident and responsibilities.
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New York
Chicago Judge Denies Standard Oil Request
A Chicago judge refused a Standard Oil request in a case already before the court. The ruling signals changes as Standard Oil faces the need to elect a new set of judges soon.
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Chicago
Standard Oil
Standard
Missouri legislator contracts small pox and ponders preventive laws
The report notes a Missouri lawmaker contracted small pox and suggests potential preventive legislation. Bailey’s unused senatorial salary is highlighted. Billy Sunday, ex baseball star now evangelist, appears to maintain his batting average. February’s weather hints at a decent month. Jury selection in the Metzler case ties into race issues. High license bill trades poorly. Democrats distrust Republican anti trust mood. Reed Smoot likely to keep a two year Senate post.
Startling Statistics about Global Cigar Use
A Chicago Post quip notes that if all daily worldwide cigars were rolled into one, the smoker could light it on the sun and use the moon as an ash tray, a humorous exaggeration on smoking.
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Chicago Post
Maine lobster fishers struggle amid scarcity and high prices
Reports from Maine describe a harsh winter for lobster fishermen as catches fall, traps destroyed by storms, and equipment costs push many to quit. Prices soar with lobsters at 50 cents for ten inches and up to 12 dollars per dozen larger specimens. The trend suggests much lower future abundance.
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Bouyports
Maine
New York Tribune
Can He Stop It Roosevelt renomination in 1908 contends
The New York World argues Roosevelt’s rising popularity faces a test as the 1908 Republican National Convention may demand the president’s power to avert his own renomination. If his popularity wanes next year, this could mark the first time a president’s power and influence are needed to prevent renomination.
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Mr. Roosevelt
United States
New York World
Look Out for Trouble in Suffrage Fight
A Kansas City Journal line warns that American women pioneers may fall behind English sisters in the suffrage struggle, suggesting Congress could face trouble as dawns of the movement arrive.
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Congress
Kansas City Journal
Still Pursuing Evelyn Photograph Caption Passes Trial Tone
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a new published photograph titled Evelyn at six and jokes about a future shot of Evelyn weighing nine pounds posed by staff photographer and scales as the trial proceeds.
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Evelyn
Louisville Courier- Journal
Attended Coin Harvey's School and Bryan's Finance Insight
A Los Angeles Times quote notes that attendance at Coin Harvey's school is acknowledged while praising Mr. Bryan for his grasp of financial matters. It asserts that any man earning $A a night by speaking is not a slouch as a financier.
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Coin Harvey
Bryan
Los Angeles Times
Sara Bernham Accused by French Publisher
The Minneapolis Journal notes Sara Bernham is accused by a French publisher of making her memoirs. It suggests her real memoirs will probably never be published with her consent.
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Sara
Sara Bernham
Minneapolis Journal
Never Satisfied Objection to Veterans Voices Shifts
A Philadelphia Ledger quote notes the shift from claiming discharged colored soldiers would not talk to criticizing that they won't stop talking. The remark highlights persistent scrutiny of black veterans and speech in public discourse.
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Philadephia Ledger
Swat Him The Jingo Press Debate Bryce Policy
A London based jingo press criticizes Mr Bryce for being too friendly to the United States and speculates on replacing him with Swettenham. The New York reply notes this stance as a point of foreign policy debate.
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London
Bryce
Swettenham
New York
Ways of Women Reflect Social Change and Mischief
A Chicago philanthropist funds foreign mission work and suggests native dress for better rapport, while a New York pastor’s wife fills in during illness. Boston travelers chase historic markers, and women voters face access barriers. British and American women increasingly enter professions. essays praise female education and independence. a Chestnut Street matinee disrupts a male attendee with seat-shifting choir.
New York Women Adopt Back-Opening Waist Trick
The Philadelphia Record reports a Gotham fashion note where women fasten their waists from the back by turning blouses front to back. By wearing the blouse backward then sliding arms into sleeves, they avoid calling for help from chambermaids and guard pockets against outstretched hands. The idea, simple yet novel, may give back-buttoned waists a fresh life.
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New York
Gotham
Washington Stories Leak From Senate Fun and Feuds
A Washington Herald account describes Senate jests between Spooner Foraker and Tillman, notes Fairbanks’ hair illusion, and recounts sparring between Beveridge Fulton and Oregon. It also recalls Tennessee Senator Carmack and Arkansas Senator Clark souring relations over a published remark.
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Carmack
Tennessee
Clark
Arkansas
Memphis
Levee Breach on Colorado River Quickly Repaired
The report notes a rapid closure of a break in the Colorado River levee following a high water event. Local crews and engineers worked to restore flood defenses with swift action and minimal disruption to nearby communities.
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Colorado River
Wealth and savings urge for all in steady growth
The message notes that success comes from steady effort and saving small amounts, highlighting humble beginnings of the rich and urging readers to start saving today. It promotes a savings company offering accounts of any size and mentions a capital surplus of 1,000,000.00 with 250,000.00 as part of the figures.
Promoting Trade Versus Hogging Policy Dilemma
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes the small statesmen face a clash between boosting foreign trade and maintaining hogging tariffs. They hesitate to reduce tariffs, even those seen as ridiculous, creating a dilemma over policy balance.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Our Greatest Joker John PD Fakes Wig Purchase in Paris
The Detroit Free Press notes John PD’s deception through wearing a wig to mock home industry. He allegedly bought a Paris wig whose value was fraudulently declared, highlighting a provocative, satirical jab at commerce and character.
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John PD
Paris
Detroit Free Press
First robin of spring story teased by Detroit News
A brief note forecasts the first robin of spring tale to come, followed by mention that the peach crop will be frozen as usual and dandelions will bloom through the frost in Detroit.
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Detroit News
Not Surprised by Madagascar Rumor in Sideshow Spectacle
Washington Herald notes an absence of kissing in Madagascar and remarks on Madagascans seen in sideshows, calling the claim unsurprising. The item reflects casual colonial era sentiment and entertainment reporting.
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Madagascar
Washington Herald
Uncle Sam Proposed as a Good Landlord
The New York Mail notes Uncle Sam has been a good public asset and suggests the president should have him act as a good landlord for public lands and resources.
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Uncle Sam
New York Mail
San Francisco method blamed for blocking federal legislation
Detroit editorial warns that the practice of using delays or leverage to stall national policy may spread, urging caution against adopting such tactics as a general political tool and cautioning about consequences for governance.
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San Francisco
Detroit News
Nickel on Street Car Floor Cited in City Note
The Cleveland Leader notes the dollar’s reduced purchasing power compared with years past while highlighting a small coin drop on a street car floor as a vivid image of everyday financial change. The piece ties currency value to common transit experiences.
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Cleveland
Inspiration and fleeting lights in a restless heart
The verse speaks of seeking meaning beyond woods and flowers and dawns. It contrasts silent inner change with fading shadows, late-night paths, and unreachable celestial gates, ending on a note of elusive, trackless glory that mocks human bounds.
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Indianapolis Sun
Indiana
Bun
Chiost
Central Union
Ccc
Indianapolis Tel. Co
Senator Smoot
Boston Herald
Solons
Capitol Chat
Tom Nugent
Daviess County
Carl Rausch
Julian Hogate
Senator Tyndall
Kirkman
Parks
Marshall
Mattingly
Tom Moore
Kittinger
Hal Shideler
Hal
Elmer Hastings
Washngton
M. S. Hastings
Hilleary Q. Morghton
Shoals
Martin and
Daviess Counties
John C. Harvey
John Beck
John Coing
Centerville
J. A. Spekenheir
Richmond
Wayne County
Fairmount High School
C. H. Copeland
Willard Glidewell
Brazil Democrat
Joe Cowing
Rushville
C. B. Riley
Railroad Commission
Miss King
C.W. Miller
Farber
Senator Slack
Jim Watson
Jesse McKinney
Will Springer
Elizabethtown
Wis
United States Bank
Bob” Bailey
Statehouse
Bailey
Sanate
Missouri
Billy Sunday
Metzler
Bryant
Lewis Mann
Chicago Journal
Louisiana
Florida
Tropics
Germany
Austria-Hungary
South Carolina
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Central
Africa
Elmer Lakin
Natherwood
Dutchess County
Concord
Mass
New England
Paul Revere
Boston
Closs Street
Mary
Transcript
Great Britain
Sala
Boston Sunday Herald
England
Lady Somerset
Chestnut St
Pettis Dry Goods Coo
Philadelphia Record
Spooner
Foraker
Tillman
Baltimore
United Staes
Fairbanks
Bolig Q
Gellinger
Beveridge
Fulton
Oregon
Mr. Beveridge
Mr. Fulton
THE
Indiana Trust CO
Union Trust Company
East Market St
Isidore
Ascher
Westminster Gassette
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