President urges new federal commerce court and antitrust reform
In a lengthy message the president outlines proposals for a federal commerce charter, a five judge court of commerce, expanded circuit judges, and new powers for the Interstate Commerce Commission. He calls for regulation of stock issues, through rates, and corporate conduct to curb monopolies while preserving lawful business. The plan includes stay powers, oversight by the supreme court, and reference to the 1908 Republican platform.
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United States Court of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Circuit Court
Interstate Commission
Department of Justice
Grand Jury
Congress
Commerce Court
Commerce
Supreme Court
Bookwalter Draws Interest as Possible Congressional Hope
In Indianapolis a former mayor, Charles A. Bookwalter, faces growing talk of a congressional bid. While coy, he leads a city campaign to raise 200000 for a technical institute endowment, directing committees and gaining broad respect. Some see his private work boosting his political prospects as rivals come from his current staff.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
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Bookwalter
Ios
Technical Institute
Bankwalter
Bookwaiter
Indianapolis
Bookwal
Health Cranks and Food Faddists Trial Package of Stuart's Tablets
A long critique of dieting fads mocks meat abstinence and zero to few meal plans. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as universal digests and invites readers to request a free sample from F. A. Stuart Co at Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
Fadhista
Asia
Tropics
Japan
I.ney
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Michigan
Bookwalter's Surge in Political Spotlight Ahead of Congress Run
The former mayor Bookwalter gains strong backing as party figures weigh a crowded field for the congressional nomination. Analysts note his broad appeal among laborers educators and church members, while rivals like Denny Clawson and Cox contend with old scores and corporate ties amid a split primary. Overstreet and Cox hint at retirement due to health.
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Bookwalter
William Watson Woollen
Bookwalters
Henry Riesenberg
Caleb S. Denny
Linton A. Cox
Congress
Cox
Indianapolis
Nobile Service
Franklin McCray
McCray
Jesse Overstreet
Mr. Overstreet
Jesse
Corporation
Im Marten
Campaign rhetoric and a call for a persuasive speaker
The county campaign scene focuses on Congress Charles A. Korbly and the plan to counter his persuasive oratory. A demand arises for a strong campaigner to challenge him, with references to a ubiquitous Book walter and the lure of a golden discourse.
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Charles A. Korbly
Korbly
Poor Gamblers Threaten Gov Marshall Across State Line
A Chicago report details a gambling syndicate setting up a shack on the Indiana Illinois state line near Lansing Illinois and wiring telegraph to relay bets from the Clarke station poolroom in Dearborn Park. The plan aims to evade Gov Marshall and Lake county authorities as messages are sent by poolroom messengers and winnings paid at the shack.
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Chicago
Lansing
Ill
Dearborn Park
Clarke Sta
Marshall
Lake County
Clarke Station
Yeggs Raid Ypsilanti City In Fatal Shootout
Ypsilanti Michigan was raided by yeggmen early today. One bandit was captured and posses pursued the others. H M McIntyre a baggage master was killed and Morgan Emmett a telegraph operator fatally shot in the battle. Several stores were broken into.
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Ypsilanti
Mich
H. M. McIntyre
Michigan Central Railroad
Morgan Emmett
Consul the chimpanzee hosts dinner at Denison cafe
Consul the trained chimpanzee enjoyed a midnight dinner at the Denison cafe Thursday night. Manager Owen of the Colonial theater hosted the dinner party. Consul ate and drank with good manners, favors coffee to other drinks, and likes celery. He endures zero weather in heavy winter clothes.
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Consul
Denison
Owen
Colonial Theater
Consul Ukes
James Heller Pioneer of Indianapolis Dies
After a lingering illness James Heller age 70 or 71 died at his home 1111 State street He came to Indiana in a canvas covered wagon from Pennsylvania Funeral will be at his son Elsworth Hell ers home 111 Pleasant street He was prominent in politics and is survived by a wife and six grown children
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State Street
Mr. Heller
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Elsworth Heller
Pleasant Street
Heller
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