Party Politics Against Lew Wallace Statue
The piece criticizes party leaders for turning the Lew Wallace statue bill into a partisan maneuver. It urges lawmakers to base laws on public good, not party advantage, noting Wallace’s merit transcends Democrat or Republican labels and warning that politicizing honors erodes trust.
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Lew Wallace
Statuary Hall
Washington
Senate
United States
Brownsville
Gen
Gen. Wallace
Indianapolis Gas Price Hope Sparks Public Cheer
A hopeful note in the city expresses anticipation that about one third of Indianapolis households will soon pay 60-cent gas. The message reflects public optimism for lower energy costs and broader access to cheaper fuel.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Railroad Commission to intensify Woodville disaster probe
The Indiana Railroad Commission plans a broad extension of inquiry into the Woodville railway disaster. It will hear testimony from railroad representatives, operating officers, signal engineers, and trainmen to determine fault and causes to prevent future accidents.
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Indiana Railroad Commission
Woodville
Railway Safety Questions After Disaster Probe
The commission questions why the freight train depended on engine signals for the second section and why no second section detail was in freight orders. It urges clearer rules and safer safeguards and suggests legislation to improve railway travel safety statewide.
Unclear reference to George Rhodius sparks regretful remark
A reader questions the motive behind not kidnapping and marrying George Rhodius long ago, framing it as a matter of regret over what might have been. The comment reflects a personal sentiment about a historic figure.
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George Rhodius
Insurance Rumors Rise Over Indiana Insurance Commissioner
The Fort Wayne News discusses the insurance scene in Indiana. Capt. W H Hart, former state auditor, is framed as a potential insurance commissioner candidate if a bill creating the post passes. Hart is praised for his honesty and experience but risks opposition due to his current role with an eastern insurer. The piece questions rumors tying Gov Hanly to reform efforts and Noel for the post, warning reform could hamper Indiana insurance interests.
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Fort Wayne
W. H. Hart
Capt. Hart
Indiana
Hanly
Indianapolis
James M. Noel
Office of Insurance Commissioner
Swettenham Saved Nearly Everything but Honor
A concise assessment notes that Swettenham preserved almost all details except for honor. The remark frames a broader reflection on duty and memory in the historical context.
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Swettenham
Freak bills threaten fish and game supervisor role
Editorial voices concern over a proposed measure to abolish the state fish and game commissioner and shift duties to Purdue University. The piece praises Purdue as a state asset but questions its suitability to replace a state officer, noting Purdue’s scientific facilities yet arguing they do not justify removing professional oversight of wildlife management.
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General Assembly
Fish and Game
Purdue University
Board of Forestry
Association of Manufacturers
Purdue
Proposed Amendment Keeps Low Fare Bill Low
A proposed amendment to the low fare bill appears to maintain the reduced rate. Lawmakers debate whether the change sustains the benefit for riders while addressing concerns about carrier viability and service levels.
Economy and legislative efficiency in public Bills
The text discusses the ongoing challenge for a legislative body to conduct public business with maximum efficiency and minimum expense. It notes that when the general assembly convenes, bills regulating various charges are often introduced as part of this problem.
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General Assembly
False Economy in State Bills on Costs and Civil Service
The piece argues that cost reduction bills may harm public service. It cites Senator Stephen son’s proposal to pay assistant county surveyors $2 a day, risking inferior work. It condemns a senate measure to mail certified court opinions to one attorney per side as an unnecessary public expense without clear benefit.
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Assembly
Stephenson
Senate
Supreme and Appellate Court
Mayor Defies Criticism Over Gas Option to Citizens’ Company
The mayor predicts ongoing abuse despite granting the gas option to the Citizens' company. The News vows to remember and not forgive the decision, implying continued scrutiny and opposition.
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Citizens’ Company
Bravest Man in Public Life Claim Remains, Herald Debate
The Washington Herald praised Aker as the bravest man in public life today, a claim that critics say would be retracted if Fairbanks is still in public life and as brave as ever. The exchange underscores ongoing disputes over courage and leadership in contemporary politics.
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Washington Herald
Foraker
Herald
Fairbanks
France finds practical use for Eiffel Tower structure
France has found a practical use for the Eiffel Tower but the junk man claims priority on the Ferris wheel idea. The note suggests competing claims for a novel usage of the famous landmarks, reflecting a lighthearted take on derivative inventions.
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France
Florida congressman bills selling Philippines at cost
A Florida congressman introduced a bill proposing to sell the Philippines at cost. The text implies any buyer would need substantial borrowing to cover the price and potential troubles associated with repayment.
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Florida
Philippines
Speaker Cannon States No Currency Legislation This Session
Speaker Cannon predicts no currency legislation this session and believes other House members will share that belief, signaling a likely unanimous stance on the issue among lawmakers.
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Cannon
Henry James Says American Women Speak Poorly
Henry James claims American women cannot talk yet argues it is unfair to expect any woman to compete with one of his sentences.
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Henry James
Roosevelt lauded for vast imagination by Kansas City Post
The Kansas City Post asserts that President Roosevelt is a man of self-imagined importance. The paper notes the surprising power of imagination as a notable trait observed in his persona.
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Kansas City Post
President Roosevelt
Tillman’s Remarks Distilled Into Pantomime Jest
Report notes a belief that Senator Tillman aimed to outdo himself by pairing his illustrated message and speech with a pantomime. The remark suggests a theatrical extension to his public address, though specifics remain unconfirmed.
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Tillman
New York Family Urged to Embrace Nesbit Thaw Name
In a sharp social note, critics say the Nesbit Thaws should shed their cold stance toward Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. The piece suggests the family honor their surname with warmth and civility amid public attention.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Dispute Over Salome Art Sparks New York Debate
A grave dispute in New York weighs whether Salome qualifies as art while the Thaw case proceeds without challenge. The tension between artistic expression and legal scrutiny frames ongoing cultural debates.
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New York
Republicans United in House Yet Reserved on Bills
There is harmony among Republican members in the house but little willingness to vote for the same bills. Party cohesion appears high while uniform support for legislation is lacking among members.
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House
Assembly Pushes Honest Horse Trade Bill
The general assembly moves to pass a bill aimed at making horse traders honest. The session is portrayed as optimistic, signaling reforms and stricter oversight in livestock commerce.
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General Assembly
Assembly
Milwaukee Sentinel Reveals Seven Cold Remedies
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports seven remedies for a head cold have been found, noting that beer is not among them. The piece presents a humorous takeaway on popular quack cures and contrasts them with science.
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Milwaukee Sentinels
Yale Plans Splashy Pool Gift from Carnegie
Yale university will leverage a new $40,000 swimming pool donated by Andrew Carnegie to make a noticeable splash. The pool grant aims to boost athletic facilities and campus prestige for the institution.
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Yale
Andrew Carnegie
Missouri Enacts Anti-Tipping Law
Missouri passes a law prohibiting tipping for services, so customers receive no gratuity for covered work. The measure aims to curb tips while shifting compensation rules for workers and businesses.
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Missouri
Scientist Posits Air-Derived Nitric Acid Concept
A scientist proposes extracting nitric acid from air, a theoretical method that echoes a statement about air quality associated with Tillman. The note suggests a speculative chemical possibility rather than an established process.
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Tillman
Benefits for Dismissed Twenty-Fifth Infantry Members
Up to date, what has it profited the dismissed members of the Twenty-fifth Infantry.
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Twenty-fifth Infantry
Indiana Senate notes and a two cent rail fare debate
Senator John W. Parks returns to his seat after illness as lawmakers push the two cent railroad fare, with Gov. Hanly visiting and humor from Senator Kittinger lightening sessions. Newspapers and printing interests, candidates for governor, and a Democratic club reception fill the day in the statehouse. The piece also mentions a colored janitor, former Attorney General Miller, and Senator Wool amid legislative chatter.
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Gov. Hanly
Senate
Tillman Discharged Without Honor in Brownsville Debate
The senate on Monday discharged Mr. Tillman from the Brownsville debate without honor, per the Charleston News and Courter.
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Senate
Tillman
Brownsville
Charleston News and Courter
Home verse of Leola Snow in the American
A lyrical plea for returning home to a hillside place with blue skies streams and quiet nights. The speaker imagines a field, laurel-crowned paths, wind through sentinel trees, a familiar house, a warm fire, books, music, and loved ones in a comforting domestic scene.
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Leola Snow
Taft and Alger in Imperial Service and Public View
The article reviews Taft in the Philippines praising his administration including postal and civil services, judiciary, and education, while noting casualties at Mount Dajo and defending him on Grosvenor. It also comments on Secretary Shaw, telepathy beliefs, and Alger’s mixed public career, contrasting public praise and blame in the Dewey era. The piece reflects early 20th century sentiment on governance and public opinion.
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Philippines
Mount Dajo
Leonard Wood
United States Army
Taft
Grosvenor
Chilch
Charleston News-Courier
Alger
War Office
Dewey
Manila Bay
Boston Transcript
The Mouths of Babes Comic Exchange
A collection of humorous exchanges from a Sunday School and country life. Jokes include a pupil’s reply about buying a toy drum for a mother’s birthday, Elsie noting leghorn chickens by their horns, Edith judging an oral scenery scene as natural theater, and a child equating a bath with church attendance in a playful bath versus church joke.
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Elsie
Edith
Olive Logan settles life with generous aid from Lady Cook
In New York Olive Logan the veteran actress dramatist and author is living in comfort at Seventy fourth Street and Central Park West after an annuity funded by Judy Cook of Tennessee. The 67 year old former star described her finances as now ample, following public sympathy over her destitution and a recent substantial draft.
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Judy Cook
Tennessee Charlin
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Ells Island
New York
Lady Cook
Mrs. Logan
Bank of England
England
Chateau Froissac
New York Exchange
Unwritten law valued over written by Henry James remark
The Richmond Times Dispatch comments that an unwritten law can be more powerful than any formal rule, illustrating the value of customary conduct over explicit statutes in society. The brief editorial tone reflects on cultural norms and legal expectations.
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Henry James
Richmond Times- Dispatch
Roosevelt Eyes Ship Subsidy Reform Step
The New York World questions if the first move toward an adequate ship subsidy lies in revising the Dingley tariff schedules, at the suggestion of Mr. Roosevelt.
Holdin' de Providence Han' Poem Fragment
A Raleigh Atlanta Constitution verse line evokes resilience amid storms and earthquakes. The speaker declares steadfast faith and courage, holding to Providence as sea and land upheave. The fragment highlights perseverance and hope through catastrophic events.
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Atlanta Constitution
Just a Few Details End Canal Commission Talks
Mr Shonts states further canal commission work is unnecessary and only minor tasks remain to finalize the project as Kansas City Journal notes.
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Shonts
Canal Commission
Kansas City Journal
Up Against It German Convict Sentenced
A German convict has been sentenced to severe harm twice and two years in prison plus the loss of all political rights. If any further punishment is due, it will likely follow.
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Peat
Washington Post
Strom After All A Carload Of Business Try Block Signal
A garbled report notes a petition and land issue affecting a business load. Details are unclear, but the item references a signal obstruction and leadership actions impacting property.
Birds and Cats and Lions in Unusual Tales
A Gardener of truth recounts a Groveport cat named Frank that hunted with owner Lewellyn Wilkinson, retrieving 54 birds and warning of birds in season. Lions near East Africa’s Uganda railroad interact with stations. Millais charts hare and rabbit leaps, while a Berlin zoo elephant seeks a dentist due to toothache, chasing a brave examiner.
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Groveport
Ohio
Lewellyn Wilkinson
Frank
Wilkinson
East Africa
Uganda
Ocan
Victoria Nyanza
Simba
Barmen
Prussia
Grosvenor Honored with House Testimonial Movement Grows
Washington story notes friends of Representative Charles H Grosvenor push a testimonial before session end to honor his twenty years in the House. A Cusheman initiative sparked a broad show of support with subscriptions already exceeding fifty dollars, aiming to recognize his leadership and friendship across factions. Also mentioned is Dr George F Kunz retiring from the US Geological Survey and expanding stone industry coverage.
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Charles H. Grosvenor
George F. Kunz
United States Geological Society
United States
Jack and Joe Secret Name Revealed in Catholic Standard Tale
A man recalls a blush when a woman calls him Jack, realizing he is really Joe. He links the moment to John Supplee as a possible "Jack" and ponders the mystery. The vignette, from Catholic Standard and Times, explores identity and perception in a brief, witty exchange.
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Jack
Joe
Catholic Standard and Times
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