Beveridge Defends Primary Law For People's Nominations
The piece endorses Senator Albert Beveridge's argument for a through primary law to let the people name their officers. It argues that current conventions are manipulated by factions and that a nationwide, non partisan movement seeks government by the people, not party. It claims the primary is essential for honest government across all elected offices.
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Albert J. Beveridge
General Assembly
Beveridge
Senator Beveridge
Eee Eeer
Eppert Re-elected City Council President
The re election of F W Eppert to the presidency of the city council was entirely deserved. He has been a fair impartial presiding officer with no criticism of his conduct. His party colleagues gave him the entire vote as proof of satisfactory service.
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F. W. Eppert
Eppert
Percy Synge
America
Canada
Lord Abinger
George A. Magruder
United States Navy
James Scarlett
James
Mr. Tompkins
Indiana Violent Deaths Report Highlight July spike
Official Indiana data show 1 961 violent deaths in the year with 81 murders and 297 personal crisis cases among 1 583 accident-related deaths. July records the highest total though murders stay modest. July saw 208 violent deaths and 188 from accidents, raising concerns about overall safety and reporting accuracy across occupations and railroad sites.
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Indiana
Safer rails and laws urged to curb accidents
The piece urges greater care to protect human life, blaming railroads for many deaths and calling for careful enforcement of public safety laws. It hopes Indiana will improve its safety record this year and asks employers of workers in dangerous places to maximize protections and reduce incidents.
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Indiana
Elevation of Capt. New to Republican Chairmanship
The text notes that making Capt. New the Republican chairman is not a novel concept. It frames the idea as an ongoing possibility rather than a sudden shift, reflecting persistent discussions within party leadership.
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Capt. New
A Rank Disgrace in City Office Feud
A letter denounces a Monday boardroom brawl in the Board of Public Works as a disgrace and condemns ongoing attacks on city officials. It argues many officials are honest and that slander fueled by a hostile faction harms the city and public trust, urging an end to the scandal.
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Board of Public Works
Bookwalter
Messrs
Gavin
Trusler
Breweries Rise From New Year Slump
Breweries show improvement as an early year dip eases with rising demand and stabilizing sales across key markets. Industry data cites recovered consumer activity and renewed brewing output fueling momentum.
Gaynor's Remedy for Railroads Curbs Discrimination
Justice Gaynor suggests government control over railroads, appointing a general freight agent to prevent price discrimination. He argues a corporation cannot crush competition and that the state should regulate freight rates as it does toll highways, a novel yet rooted remedy for the railroad problem. The piece notes growing public interest in such government oversight.
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Gaynor
Justice Gaynor
Thirteen prize fighters killed in this country last year
A terse remark notes that thirteen prize fighters died in the nation during the previous year. The comment also observes that speech can provoke strong reactions in some individuals.
New Selected as Chairman of Republican National Committee
Mr. Harry S. New, a longtime Republican leader and vice-chairman, is chosen to succeed George B. Cortelyou as chairman amid Cortelyou’s resignation. The move aligns with expectations and rewards New’s many years of active party service.
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Harry S. New
Republican Party
George B. Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Mr. New
Cortelyou
New earns national chairmanship praise across Indiana politics
A St Paul man tried a 60 day fast to cure rheumatism but stopped after 41 days. The text commends Mr New for decades of clean service to his party and notes his rise to national party chairman, highlighting his honesty, experience, and influence in Indiana politics and beyond.
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Mr. New
Indiana
Hoosier
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Youngest Member of Sixtieth Congress Once a Newsboy
The youngest congressman H. B. Wolf of Maryland's third district is 26 and formerly sold newspapers. The remark “Run along and sell your papers” would never have been aimed at him.
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H. B. Wolf
Maryland
Wealthy Fifth Avenue babies face high parental expectations
There are fifteen babies in fifteen blocks in Fifth avenue New York where the wealthiest dwell. But you can't blame the parents much when you consider how most young millionaires turn out.
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Fifth Ave
New York
Tillman Opposes Move to Deploy Negro Troops to Philippines
Senator Tillman resists a War Department order to send African American troops to the Philippines. The stance signals potential risk to the army as it faces a critical moment in wartime policy.
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Tillman
Philippines
War Department
Fortune seeker and political clout in Indianapolis
A speaker notes a man amassing a fortune in the smelter trust and a senatorial ambition, naming Guggenheim in thirty nine years. He claims national chairmen of two parties living near each other. Indianapolis could rival Medicine Hat as a storm originator birthplace.
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Guggenheim
Washington
Indianapolis
Medicine Hat
Austria’s Smoking Reach Highlights Baker’s Transatlantic Tie
Over the last year Austria reported four billion cigarettes smoked, spotlighting the country’s vast tobacco consumption as Oscar A. Baker, once a U.S. resident, contemplates his place within this cross Atlantic context.
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Austria
Oscar A. Baker
United States
Henderson man files ten line divorce petition
A Henderson Kentucky man filed for divorce in a ten line petition noted for its matter of fact tone. The terse filing suggests the parties could not reconcile and the case was initiated in local court.
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Henderson
New York Man Proposes Wind Wagon to Reach Pole
A New York man proposes a wind wagon to reach the North Pole, arguing that wind powered vessels are the closest approach by explorers who have used wind methods to date.
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New York
North Pole
Thaw Trial Moves Toward Sanity Stage Opening
The Thaw trial remains in the sanity stage with time for unwritten law to have another inning before formal proceedings begin.
Millionaire Senator Guggenheim Goes to Senate
The millionaire senator Guggenheim heads to the Senate as an enemy of swollen fortunes though the public remains skeptical of new converts and change.
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Guggenheim
Senate
Cincinnati Woman Weds and Divorces in One Month
A Cincinnati woman married and dissolved her union within a single month, prompting remarks on the rapid, intense affection cited. The report contrasts the swift nuptials with references to Foraker and a colored soldier, framing the emotional context in contemporary social terms.
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Cincinnati
Foraker
Prophet Predicts Global Rivers Dry Up Soon
A prophet forecasts all world rivers will dry in two years, while comments note recent heavy rainfall. The missive mixes superstition with meteorological concern and reflects public doubt about prophecies.
Fairbanks Seeks Spotlight As Lightning Rod Figure
Mr. Fairbanks appears set to be a focal point in national discussion, drawing attention as a controversial lightning rod. His stance and public remarks frame a charged political moment and potential backlash from opponents.
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Fairbanks
Fortune Defines Fame for Weyerhaeuser Figure
A historic profile notes that only a vast fortune could have elevated a man named Weyerhaeuser to enduring fame. The piece references the scale of wealth required and the lasting recognition such wealth confers on a single individual.
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Weyerhaeuser
Oil Trust Targets Judge Land as Obstacle
A newspaper note suggests the oil trust views Judge Kenesaw Mountain Land as a significant barrier to its aims, framing him as more than a minor hurdle in their path.
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The
Oil Trust
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Land
Coming Session Hopes Rise With Rasping Orator
A vivid description notes an orator in rasping voice as he prepares for the legislature’s forthcoming session, signaling heightened public interest in political proceedings and potential speeches to shape policy.
If Woman Is Not Eve's Daughter Who Is She
The Ohio Sun notes a playful saying that if a woman is not Eve’s daughter then she is the offspring of Eve’s Garden. It mentions women as lobbyists tempting Missouri legislators with chocolate creams, framing a light editorial jab at political influence.
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Eve
Missouri
Ohio
Not in That Class Retired Roosevelt Won't Join Club
Cleveland Leader notes that upon leaving the White House President Roosevelt will reject joining the Down and Out club, a remark underscoring his policy stance and public image as he ends his presidency.
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Roosevelt
Whitehouse
Down
Cleveland
Indiana hotel guests listed by towns and names
The list names Indiana guests registered Monday at hotels across the state, including Claypool, Richmond, Attica, Terre Haute, Hillsdale, Bloomington, Warsaw, Elkhart, Kokomo, Crawfordsville, Vincennes, Shelbyville, New Castle, and many others. Albert F. Zearing, longtime Denison Hotel auditor, will leave Jan 15 for Contractors' Supply, and lawmakers are gathering at hotels for the forthcoming legislative session.
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Indiana
Claypool
B. F. Harness
Kokomo
C. W. McGuire
Richmond
F. A. Hare
Attica
H. 8. Sharp
Jeffersonville
English
D. C. Reed
John G. Dobbs
Terre Haute
Clem Gravas
Bunker Hill
R. M. Wylie
Bloomington
T. R. Henshaw
Middletown
J. R. Pagin
Valparaiso
J. M. Zion
Clark's Hill
B. & Parks
Warsaw
B. BH. Key
Wingate
Mia
E. A. Baker
Elkhart
G. W. Parnell
Marble
Upland
Charters OQ
Merica
J. L. Caldwell
Lafayette
Occidental
C. R. Crane
Milroy
G. W. Will
Marion
J. 8. Sullivan
Peru
Albert Topping
W. T. Hulst
Crawfordsville
George Knapp
Vincennes
Sid Conger
Shelbyville
T. B. Barkley
College Corner
W. H. Stern and Son
North Vernon
George W. Heele
J. M. Crawford
Bentonville
Thomas A. Scott
Charles Freeman
Benton
C. L. Pond
A. W. Kable
E. L. Crowk
Liberty
Ralph Mann
Greencastle
Harry Smith
Arthur C. Cornell
W. P. Slaghte
J. J. O’brien
Hoffmantown
C. B. Benjamin
Crown Point
Denison
Charles H. Decker
St. Paul
Worthington
T. D. Shimp
P. P. Warren
Rushville
Albert F. Zearing
Denison Hotel Company
Mr. Zearing
Thomas Taggart
Philippines a Gold Brick in Public View
A Boston Herald quote portrays the Philippines as a costly burden for the United States, stressing that the islands cost ten to twenty times the return possible in profit. It notes public realization and a desire to minimize discussion of the issue.
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Philippines
United States
Boston Herald
Hearst's Discovery Linked to Independence League Ideas
The Minneapolis Journal notes Hearst found many of Governor Hughes's recommendations first in the Independence league platform. The piece suggests the governor may have believed the ideas separated from Hearst could still prove useful.
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Hearst
Hughes
Independence League
Minneapolis Journal
Dominant Characteristic Noted in Rockefeller Officials
The Washington Herald reports that a cross-examination highlights a dominant character trait among Standard Oil officials. John D. Rockefeller is quoted saying he remembers the good rather than the evil, a statement scrutinized on the witness stand.
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John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Washington Herald
Yale Seeks Sale Of Seminary Left By Graduate
Minneapolis Journal reports Yale intends to sell a female seminary left by a Yale graduate while President Smith of Mormonville condemns desertion of the institution as cowardly. The piece contrasts New England gallantry with Utah attitude in a debate on the sale.
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Yale
Smith
Mormonville
New England
Utah
Minneapolis Journal
Judge Landis Overrules Oil Demurrers in Indictments
St. Paul Dispatch notes Judge Landis overruling demurrers by Standard Oil to indictments from a federal grand jury. It adds that Judges Evans and McCall criticize federal laws, finding encouragement in one judge sustaining them.
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Landis
Standard Oil
Grand Jury
Evans and
McCall
St. Paul
Fractured Union Rules Alarm Barbershop Death
A New York man died in a barber's chair as reported by the Washington Herald. The incident involved a dispute with a walking delegate from the paragraphers' union, who allegedly tried to silence discussion about the event.
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New York
Paragraphers’ Union
Washington Herald
Consolation Shot Preserves Free-Pail Route Insight
The Atlanta Constitution notes that the free-pass business is curbed while observing fine scenery along certain railway lines and noting that shoes are inexpensive. The remark underscores mixed railway travel values and consumer pricing in the era.
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Atlanta Constitution
No friends like old ones in the Deaf Mutes' Register
A poem reflecting on enduring friendship, praising old friends over new, and imagining reunion beyond life. It emphasizes comfort in familiar kindness during life’s trials and final parting.
Tales and Tells from a Mothers Club in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia mothers club hears Mrs Frederic Schoff discuss child training comparing bad behavior to rare diseases. She jokes about landlords raising rent for improvements and recalls tales from Dakotan farms and a Chicago dinner.
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Frederic Schoff
Mothers’ Club
Philadelphia
Sir Thomas Lipton
Chicago
America
Just Enough. Mr. Bryan Not Predatorily Wealthy
A compact note from a Chicago Tribune fragment notes that Mr. Bryan, though wealthy, is not predatorily wealthy, reflecting a cautious portrayal despite substantial means. The item preserves a local tone without sensational detail.
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Mr. Bryan
sChicago ‘Tribune
Roads and Road Agents. All roads lead to Washington.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports on how roads and road agents influence federal policy as lobbyists fill Washington, shaping funding, standards, and oversight for transportation projects nationwide.
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Washington
Louisville Courier-Journal
Fishing and hunting notes from Outing and Maine trip
Outdoor Life discusses fishing restraint to prevent waste and greed, urging patience and proper tackle. It recounts a Brussels stag car chase, Maine’s fish and game industry with 1,000,000 brook trout and 500,000 landlocked salmon, and a Maine hunter's economical outfit. It also covers cautious navigation, decision making in new country, and buck fever incidents.
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Grover Cleveland
Outing Publishing Company
Maine
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Union
Focal Bureau of Fisheries and Game
United States Bureau
W. E. Smith
Deer Hunt Ends in Cold Frustration for Hunter
A hunter in a hut boiling potatoes waits three days as a big buck nears beneath his tree. The lead agent fires, but no shot rings out as he discovers his finger was on the trigger guard and never pulled. The deer escapes, leaving the hunter's anguish thick and cold.
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Grafton
What Shaw Meant Prohibition Mood Reflected in Revenue
A Minneapolis Journal note argues that liberal drinking and tobacco use last year pushed internal revenue to 15 million dollars. It suggests Shaw’s plea for deliverance from prosperity aligned with this surge in taxable indulgence.
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Shaw
Minneapolis Journal
Need of Bachelors in Roosevelt Ambassadors
A Philadelphia Record note suggests bachelors may gain preference in future ambassadorial appointments by President Roosevelt, reflecting a shift in diplomatic selection practices.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia Record
Hughes Tone Echoes Campaign Speech In Detroit News
The Detroit News notes Governor Hughes maintains his campaign cadence, delivering statements in the same steady, reassuring tone as before. The article highlights consistency in his public messaging and preference for a steady, familiar cadence.
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Gov. Hughes
Detroit News
Arms export to Cuba under scrutiny in Cuba peace role
A Detroit News editorial notes that with Uncle Sam now responsible for peace in Cuba, there is a need for caution in arming the island under former conditions. The piece argues careful export controls fit the new role and avoid unintended consequences.
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Cuba
Uncle Sam
Detroit News
Cheer Up Distribution of $180 Million in January
The Detroit Free Press notes that $180 million will be distributed in January as dividends and interest. It adds a cheerful exhortation that those who do not draw cheerfulness cost no one anything.
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Detroit Free Press
Call for J Adam by Washington Post
A concise easing note from the Washington Post invites Congressman J Adam Bede to resume his port paragraphs column. The quip frames his future writing as a remedy for dull congressional record content.
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J. Adam Bede
Washington Post
Tillman Invites Leadership Role for Democratic Leader
Senator Tillman declares willingness to lead a mob and questions who will claim the Democratic party lacks capable leaders. Kansas City Journal notes the provocative call and the political stake in a contested era.
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Tillman
Democratic Party
Kansas City Journal
Woman’s Extravagance Sparks Christmas Cigar Debate
A Philadelphia Press item notes a woman finds it extravagant for her husband to gift himself cigars during Christmas, describing the gesture as excessive and ill advised in a domestic context. The piece reflects early 20th century attitudes toward frugality and masculine indulgence.
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Philadelphia Press
Indiana Trust Co Invitation for New Year Savings
If you could not open a savings account with this strong company in the early days of the new year, you are invited to do so this coming week. The Indiana Trust Co promises advantages and opportunities for systematic saving, stressing its necessity for comfortable living and the habit of regular, persistent saving starting now.
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THE
Indiana Trust CO
Chronic kicker notes food price rise led by early action
The Detroit Press quotes a wary observer who says the persistent critic sees food prices increasing, noting the trend began with earlier action and now affects shoppers.
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Detroit Press
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