Indiana Editors Denounce Rhodius Case And Plundered Fortune
A critical broadside praises state editors for condemning the George Rhodius case and its $23,000 plus in legal fees. It mockingly critiques the Indianapolis Star for tardy moral stance, urging a steady stand for right without public posturing. The piece cites Bryan and Henry in a final aside.
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Indiana
George Rhodius
Sun
State Press
Indianapolis Star
Angs
The
Star
Quibbles and Pollyfoxes on Fairbanks Birthplace
The Lebanon Patriot argues that a biographical log cabin birthplace is a quibble since what matters is who a man is today. It notes Fairbanks can afford engravings of a birthplace that never existed and calls his actions merely quibbles.
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The
Lebanon
Fairbanks
Patriot
Chicago to enact noiseless zones for residents
The city plans noiseless zones as a policy step, with residents likely to push for odorless zones next. The remark satirizes imagined civic rules and hints at community debates over urban restrictions and quality of life.
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Chicago
Bloomington World Critiques Indianapolis Reform Efforts
The Bloomington World denounces Indianapolis reformers who reproach other Indiana communities. The piece admits Bloomington’s own faults and notes smaller cities resist capital city reformers while acknowledging Indianapolis’ perceived superiority and sanctimonious stance.
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Bloomington
Indianapolis
Indiana
World attacks race crimes column with local rebuttal
A Indianapolis World editorial rebuts a whitecapping charge against Irvington and the city. The piece argues one crime does not define a population and urges calm, sober citizenship, noting mob spirit should not take hold and that Indianapolis and Irvington are not defined by such disgrace.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Irvington
McClure's Magazine to publish Orchard confession
McClure's Magazine plans to present Harry Orchard's confession and autobiography in a feature, signaling a high-profile exposé. The magazine positions the piece as a candid personal account, likely drawing on Orchard's testimony and aligned with investigative interest.
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McClure's
Harry Orchard
Women in Industries and the Changing Labor Pace
The article asserts women dominate 303 industries with only eight male exclusive roles. It notes women will organize as men do and adopt Equal pay for equal work as a slogan. It forecasts economic shifts including higher paid stenographers courting lower paid clerks and men sharing housework as women earn the family income.
Indiana’s crop of old maids deemed safe and sane
The Washington Post notes Indiana faces no worry about its crop of old maids, calling the group safe and sane. The remark frames a regional social expectation with a tongue in cheek tone, highlighting attitudes toward marriage and gender roles in the period.
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The
Washington Post
Indiana
Learning to Buy and Thrift in the Home
The piece argues households should study thrift over statistics, teaching wives and cooks to economize and feed the family on less. It contends many homes waste money, could cut costs by half, and emphasizes rational living and careful budgeting amid rising prices.
Harriman Arrest Treated Lightly in Public Oddity
Local news notes J. H. Harriman was arrested and treated the incident as a joke. The event is framed as a mere trial run ahead of a forthcoming brush with the Hepburn amendment, illustrating a lighthearted reaction to a curious episode.
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J. H. Harriman
Western states lead in schooling and women teachers rise
The article argues western Indiana Illinois Iowa Minnesota and Michigan schools outperform eastern ones with women teachers predominating. It credits progressive school authorities for wider teacher scope and notes Massachusets lags, while predicting women will continue to outpace men in grades and education reforms.
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Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ohio
Michigan
New England
Massachusetts
Masssachusetts
Shortage of Men in Teaching Sparks Salary Push
The article notes men teachers are scarce as they accept lower pay, schools suffer from fewer male instructors, and boards should raise salaries to attract and retain men. It also mentions theater managers facing chorus shortages and ties the trend to Pittsburgh's millionaire fortunes.
Reapportionment Row in New York Sparks Bipartisan Blame
The piece argues the Hughes plan failed in New York state due to legislative balking by both parties, condemns partisan gerrymandering, and cites historical figures like Bryan and Patrick Henry to rail against self-serving political gamesmanship and the pursuit of fair districting.
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Hughes
New York State
Mr. Bryan
Patrick Henry
What Shall Be Done When States Fail to Police Powers
A mused collection of political questions and notices. It ponders how to address state neglect harming others, references Senators Hoar Morgan Pettus Allison and power dynamics in Congress, notes protests against bas lake being used as a state hatchery, mentions Indianapolis bond interest on a coliseum, and jokes about Oklahoma sending a green bug but not its constitution.
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Senator Hoar
Morgan
Senate
Senator Pettus
South
Senator Allison
North
Allison
Towa
Bass Lake
Fragmented opinions on politics law and business ethics
The column surveys varied topics from courtroom fees and judge Landis to railroads, Rockefeller remarks, Bigotry in San Francisco, Standard Oil and subpenas. It notes political retirements, hunger for reform, and a commentary on labor and employment with a wry closing line about openings for workers versus hired girls.
Seamless Hosiery Mill End Sale Highlights Bargains
In the Mill End Sale women find seamless hosiery in tan and black Lisle with printed figures and 124 percent quality, cheap 17 cent cotton hose, fast black gauze Lisle at 19 cents, andChildren lace Lisle socks in white and blue. Garment details include garter tops and double heels, Hermsdorf black cotton hose with selvedge toes at 25 cents, plus assorted patterns and sizes.
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Tae Gee Tae Beg
Hermsdorf
East
Alisle
Mill End Sale Offers Undershirts and Madras Negligee Shirts
Clearance prices on fine quality summer weight balbriggan undershirts and drawers in sizes 30 to 50 from 35e cents to 60c regular values. Blue and white woven madras negligee shirts with separate cuffs offered at 88 cents. East Aisle.
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Oxford
Ganngeesaceeaes
Dresden
America
Cannes
Great Linen Values In the Mill End Sale
Linen sale listing hemstitched damask towels Huck and honeycomb towels napkins and Irish damask in various widths and finishes. Prices range from 1¢ yard to $1.35 yard with multiple mill end offers on German linen and pure German linen scarfs. Basement display notes and sale emphasis on limited quantities.
Ode to an Auto Rides Through Local Confusion
A fragmented verse style disharmoniously references an Indianapolis Sun quote about Col Watterson and Joe Folk. It notes Missouri should take a back seat and says the Sun and Courier-Journal deny rumors. The piece reflects playful urban commentary on regional names and newspapers.
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Indianapolis Sun
Col. Watterson
Joe Folk
Missouri
Sun
Courier-Journal
Kansas City Post
Senator In Chautauqua Casts Noted Vote In Debates
An entry notes a senator participating in Chautauqua discussions and casting a measured vote during the proceedings. The report highlights the senator's stance amid contentious topics and references the event's broader civic context.
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