Honor Morton Day Decorates Indianapolis In Morton's Memory
Citizens of Indianapolis urged to decorate homes for Morton day on Tuesday July 23 as the Morton monument is unveiled at the statehouse grounds. Old soldiers will gather to pay tribute to Abraham Lincoln era statesman Gov Oliver P Morton whose patriotism and statecraft aided the Union and national success. Indiana honors Morton with a memorial of lasting significance reflecting his steady support of Lincoln and the war effort.
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Indianapolis
Morton
Statehouse
Indiana
Oliver P. Morton
Abraham Lincoln
Union
Gov. Morton
Harrimanism and Corporate Stock Control Rhetoric
A critique arguing that as long as one corporation can obtain and hold stock in another or in competing firms, Harrimanism will persist with dangers to the public. The passage implicates concentration of corporate power and its societal threats without proposing specific remedies.
Society must do its duty against overwork advocates
Opinion piece attacks Philander C Knox and allied interests for defending "individual liberty" for breaker boys and women to endure night shifts. It argues the profit motive harms the race and future generations, condemns state rights as a shield for exploitation, and urges labor reform to protect toil under modern industrialism.
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Philander C. Knox
Knox
Jebor
Women should face limits on night work says advocate
A speaker argues that allowing women to work night shifts harms society and future generations. He urges strict restrictions on labor contracts for women, asserting the burden lies with employers who exploit such rights. The piece frames protective measures as social salvation, despite criticisms of paternalism.
Pittsburg Pass System Fades in Paid Fare Era
The city’s summer population rises by 30000 above normal while earlier rail passes issued to residents fade from use. Today, paid fare days see the pass army linger at home as transit habits shift.
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Pittsburg
Interurban Traction Will Boost Local Trade Says Journal
Crawfordsville urges a new interurban line as The Journal argues traction centers create business. The steam roads, with cheaper rates, draw travel and spending, boosting merchants, factories, farmers, and professionals. Only Terre Haute and Richmond resist recognizing this economic pull.
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Crawfordsville
Journal
Ciizens
Terre Haute
Richmond
Dick Croker Declines Irish Office Allegation
Dick Croker refuses a governmental post in Ireland insisting he only wishes to manage the funds and duties behind the scenes. He has not sought public office and prefers control over finances and patronage rather than leadership.
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Dick Croker
Ireland
Morals Questioned Over Newspapers by Letter
A letter to The Star from J H Claypool accuses newspapers of corruption from the counting house to their columns. He charges fraudulent schemes and fake remedies designed to deceive the young and ignorant for money.
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J. H. Claypool
Governmental Misconduct Meet Its Consequences Arrive
Men who create a governmental problem must be prepared to meet the governmental solution of the problem, and to abide by the consequences of their own arrogant misconduct when those consequences descend upon them.
Padding in State School Enumeration Questioned
Preliminary tests suggest Terre Haute may have padded its school enumeration to draw state funds. Many towns show fewer children of school age, some indicating removal of padding in others. While one city’s fraud could prompt wider inquiries, overall returns suggest padding was not extensive this year, and efforts to end the practice should continue with punishment for wrongdoers.
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Terre Haute
Fraud verdicts urge reform as example to state
Justice voices condemn fraudsters and urge that those convicted serve as a wholesome example for the state, reinforcing public demand for ethical conduct and deterrence.
Harriman Targeted for Removal from Railway Control
The text urges Harriman be stripped of railway property influence and prosecuted under antitrust provisions. It calls on dummy directors to oust him and on the federal government to find ways to place such wrongdoers in criminal institutions.
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Harriman
City expands playyards to six public playgrounds
Community volunteers and city officials announce six schoolyards will serve as public playgrounds this summer, with qualified instructors guarding the spaces. The move adds to existing park facilities, building on last year’s two playyards to reach more children.
Peace Conference at The Hague Signals New Era
The gathering of 47 nations and 209 delegates at The Hague marks a turning point toward future progress. The conference is seen as a catalyst for peace and better prospects that seemed unattainable in earlier years.
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The
Hague
Upton Sinclair on Learning Socialism by Reading
A quoted remark from Upton Sinclair questions whether reading alone can define Socialism, suggesting the author’s stance may resist the idea that a single book can fully teach the concept. The exchange hints at the complexity of understanding political ideologies beyond text.
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Upton Sinclair
Governor Buchtel Balances Religion and Office
Colorado Governor Buchtel says he can keep his faith while serving as governor. The remark weds political duties with personal beliefs, while President Roosevelt’s guidance is paraphrased, suggesting editors should act decisively when aligned with what is right.
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Buchtel
Colorado
New York Republicans Rally For Hughes On National Ticket
Political debate turns heated as New York Republicans push Gov. Hughes for a national ticket while opposing New York politics. The piece notes Col. Henry Watterson’s stance that child labor concerns are sentimental and anti democratic, questioned by several Democrats.
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New York
Gov. Hughes
Yakki guma and the world’s odd love of lovers
In Japan jingoes are called yakki guma meaning thoughtless ones. Our own yakkiguma deserves a sharp rebuke from the prominent figure. The world oddly shows affection for a lover while a real lover faces ridicule from the public.
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Japan
Grant and Lee Ticket Suggested by Nashville Paper
A Nashville paper endorses Grant and Lee as a political ticket, arguing the duo could sustain momentum through the summer. The suggestion signals cross party appeal and a strategic pairing amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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Grant and Lee
Nashville
Kansas Man Robert Pigg Feared as Highway Robber
The notice names Robert Pigg of Kansas as a highway robber. It notes concern he may resemble the literary character type created by Ellis Parker Butler.
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Robert Pigg
Kansas
Ellis Parker Butler
Fragmented 1920s quotes hint at politics and war
A collage of aphorisms and sharp phrases references figures like Senator Platt Hughes Cartelyou and Yamamoto. It suggests political tension, naval events, and public anxiety about war, peace, and social issues, all framed as a magazine debrief or editorial fragment.
Angling Wisdom and Media Mockery From The Era
A collection of fishing lore advises patient, stealthy approach and delicate gear to outwit wary fish, noting their weather sense and fighting instincts. It also reports on a spider that traps small fish and quotes fishermen about weather clues. The piece ends with a critique of sensational fishing fakes and a call for press accountability to President Roosevelt.
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Ansling
Harper's Outdoor Books
Berg
Buenos Ayres
Cleveland
Leap to the light for Rev Dr Esper of St Joseph
Rev Dr Esper of St Joseph has leaped into sudden limelight fame after discovering the claimed immortality of the teddy bear. Years of earnest effort preceded this moment, now reported by the Minneapolis Journal.
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Esper
St. Joseph
Minneapolis Journal
Correction on Mayor Schmitz running again remark
A Kansas City Journal note states Mayor Schmitz says he will run again but not openly publicized. The piece asserts the claim is only half true and hints at suppressive pressure preventing overt declaration.
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Schmitz
Kansas City Journal
Demand Exceeds Supply in Small and Large Bills
Treasury department report notes strong demand for small bills while demand for large bills remains the strongest overall. The record indicates persistent pressure on currency needs with high demand across denominations.
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Treasury Department
Chicago Record-Herald
Protest Ceases As Law Applies To Case Of The Masher
A St Paul dispatch notes protests end as authorities prepare to apply unwritten law to the masher case. The line signals rising caution and possible legal action without further demonstrations.
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St. Paul
A Cry of the Times From The Times Too Good for My Purse
Poem notes economic worries amid high prices, with the speaker lamenting doubled costs for milk and ice as the Times describe better days that strain personal finances. The verse attributes the burden not to weather, markets, or crops but to overall prosperity outpacing earnings.
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New York Times
Odd Insights From a Curious Evening Talk
A columnist recounts scattered vignettes on practical wit and craft from an eclectic gathering. A gardener explains planting matches to deter worms in rubber plants while a Japanese prince praises blind masseurs and a Korean tailor favors glue over sewing. A dealer describes mirrors aiding shop security, a jeweler notes female diamonds, and an antiquary contrasts autographs with holographs through a tale of signed letters and forgone values.
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Franklin
Washington
Aaron Burr
Hamilton
Andre
Jefferson
The Real Facts About Buttermilk
A humorous, antiquated piece praising buttermilk as a health drink and tonic. It contrasts white fresh buttermilk with yellow varietals, cites outdated claims about gout and rheumatism, and lightly notes social views on its drinking and fermentation. The author argues buttermilk’s superiority to sweet milk and suggests its use in hospitals and as a whisky chaser.
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Europe
Milk as a perfect food and digestion claim
A New York Press quotation extols milk as the ideal staple and asserts digestion begins as soon as milk enters the stomach. It argues sour buttermilk curdles prior to ingestion, easing the stomach’s workload and letting bacteria tackle disharmony in the body.
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New York Press
A Possible Reform in the Cigar Trust
The Pittsburg Dispatch suggests that appointing a receiver for the cigar trust could shift focus from gilded wrappers and bands to improving wrapper and filler quality in its business operations.
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Cigar Trust
Pittsburg Dispatch
Senator Knox Drives Fast Horses at Wire Duel
The Portland Telegram notes Knox must go some if he beats the presidential crowd at the wire in a high stakes contest. The remark highlights a bold race against top contenders with a sharp, period tone.
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Knox
Portland Telegram
Kentucky Horror Inspires Nationwide Shock
A recent water spout in Kentucky caused great excitement and horror nationwide, with the Washington Herald noting the scene as a rare and fearful spectacle that left observers stunned by nature's fury.
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Kentucky
Washington Herald
United States Health and Accident Insurance Company Details
The United States Health and Accident Insurance Company based at 180 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan lists capital 8800000 paid up 800000. Assets include cash 11719412 stocks and bonds 44968557 real estate loans, premiums due and other items. Liabilities show losses adjusted unadjusted suspense and other claims totaling mobilities. Indiana Auditor of State certifies the statement dated December 1906 with official seal and March 14 1907 date.
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The
United States Health and Accident Insurance Company
Washington Ave
Saginaw, Mich
J. B. Pitcher
J. M. Pitcher
Leena Auditor of State
State of
Indiana
Beal
the Fire Association of Philadelphia
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
E. C. Irvin
M. E. Garrigues
The Fidelity of Dogs
A line from The Pretenders by Ibsen is quoted about loyalty and companionship, urging to buy a dog for unwavering support and devotion through good and ill, with a vow of death if the speaker falls. The excerpt appears in Our Dumb Animals.
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Jargeir
Ibsen
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