Fairbanks campaign urged to speak clearly on policy issues
The piece condemns Charles Warren Fairbanks for a covert bid for the presidency, mocking his method and calling for direct statements on tariff, child labor, railroad rates, trusts, and other matters. It cites national papers and Indiana as critical, urging openness to gain serious consideration. It also notes Washington Indiana hosting an Esperanto club of women.
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Fairbanks
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The
Providence Tribune
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Baltimore News
New York Post
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St. Paul Dispatch
Detroit News
Chicago Tribune
Washington Post
Boston Herald
Boston Transcript
Washington, Ind
Monkey Shine Guest of Honor at Newport Breakfast
Consul the chimpanzee attended a fashionable Newport breakfast hosted by Mrs. O. H. Belmont. Dressed in a frock coat and white vest he used a knife and fork, drank champagne, and smoked cigarettes. He joined guests despite being a beast, yet lacked social ambitions or human gossip.
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Consul
A Man Among Chimpanzees in a Curious Parable
The speaker laments a man who has been trained to mimic refinement yet remains a beast fit only for shallow company. He notes the contrast between supposed humanity and the animal instincts that persist beneath polite manners. The piece questions what it means when a real person chooses a chimpanzee’s viewpoint.
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Consul
India
When Cortelyou and Grant Booms Meet on Track
A historical note warns that if the presidential booms of George Cortelyou and Jesse Grant collide on the same track, a terrible consequence could follow. The line frames a tense hypothetical about political power and danger.
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George Cortelyou
Jesse Grant
Taft Indorsed by Ohio Party Committee Amid Foraker Protest
The Ohio state committee voted 15 to 6 to endorse Taft for president despite Senator Foraker’s strong opposition. The endorsement, while nonbinding, signals broad Republican support for Taft and boosts his standing in states lacking favorite sons. Foraker’s prior opposition mirrors past fates, but Taft now appears at the forefront of presidential contenders.
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Ohio State Committee
Foraker
Taft
Ohio
John Sherman
Suits Against Local Traction and Terminal Echo Holdups
Several lawsuits filed against the Traction and Terminal company resemble hold ups in tone and implication. Plaintiffs allege coercive demands and unlawful tactics used to press for settlements or compliance in various disputes.
City offices in disarray spark public criticism
Editorial condemns scattered city offices and petty obstruction to relief efforts. It cites high interest costs on borrowed funds for a city government home and argues the public deserves orderly, convenient offices in a single location.
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Board of Public Works
Board of Public Safety
Gun toters Call For Peace At The Hague
Activists at The Hague rally demanding peace as loud protests continue. Demonstrators banner calls for de escalating tensions and seek negotiation over conflict.
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The
Hague
Small Pay for Soldiers and a Vanity of Congress
The piece notes a failed bill to raise army pay while congressmen granted themselves a 50 percent pay increase. Soldiers remained at 13 dollars a month plus 20 percent foreign service, highlighting inadequate compensation as a cause of enlistment struggles. It ends with a remark on a nature faker labeling Jack London as modest.
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United States Army
Telephony Advances and Growth in 1905 U S Telephones
Telephonic apparatus manufactured in the United States during 1905 valued at 15,863,698 dollars, up from 10,512,412 dollars in 1900. The year saw a gross increase of 1,700,000 on the lists of those using telephones. The American Telephone Company leads the sector.
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American Telephone
Telegraphs and telephone growth show rapid reform in era
The report notes a rise of 441734 stations and many independents expanding. It argues that nearly half the new equipment reflects replacing worn out gear with modern apparatus. It stresses rapid invention in telephony and the public demand for the best.
Louis Ludlow Denied Plain Political View by Star
The Star management bars Louis Ludlow from presenting an honest description of political conditions he found during his nationwide tour. He was forced to Washington and had to publish the truth in another paper.
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Louis Ludlow
Star
Graves Warns Bryan Spare the Corporations' Hand
John Temple Graves warns that if Bryan becomes president corporations might "spank" him. He notes Bryan is untried in executive roles and argues the people want executive control away from predatory influences if punishment is due.
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John Temple Graves
Mr. Bryan
Fight of Life for Taft Report Sparks Debate
The Star trumpets Taft as winner by nearly three to one in a recent bout of reporting and contrasts its coverage with the News, claiming the Star is more truthful amid growing dispute over the story.
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Taft
the Star
Grant boom appears most airy political flare since Botts inquiry
A brief comment notes Jesse Grant's rising political presence as unusually optimistic, likening it to the prior lack of Georgia figure Dink Botts's engagement in governance.
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Jesse Grant
Dink Botts
Georgia
Cannon Boom Sweeps West, Inter-Ocean Reports
The Chicago Inter Ocean announces exclusive information that the cannon boom is sweeping the west. The report suggests Cannon will be surprised and Fairbanks may worry about the developing situation.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
West
Fairbanks
Man Excused From Jury Duty for Fat of Body in Colorado
A Colorado man was excused from jury service because he was fat of body. The report notes that had he been fat of head, he likely would have remained on the jury.
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Colorado
Chicago Woman Defends Stealing for Her Children
A Chicago woman asserts that stealing is not wrong when done for her children. The report contrasts her view with actions by a Chicago university brand of professor in the town, highlighting community reactions and local impact.
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Chicago
Chicago University
Professor i
Mars retreats as observers note Mars Earth distance
Astronomers report Mars appears to be pulling away from Earth rapidly. The item mentions a possible sighting of General McKee in action at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
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Mars
Earth
Gen. McKee
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Government moves against powder trust eyed by senator
The article suggests that government action to break up the powder trust could boost Senator Du Pont, implying political advantage if the trust is exploded.
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Powder Trust
Dupont
Kan sas creameries waste 500000 gallons daily
Reports state the Kansas creameries waste about 500000 gallons of buttermilk each day, with Fairbanks located 800 miles away as the reference point.
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Kansas
Fairbanks
Governor Glenn Grants Continued U.S. Court Operation
The report states Governor Glenn has given consent for the United States court to continue functioning on its assigned duties, allowing ongoing judicial work to proceed without interruption.
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Gov. Glenn
United States Court
Dorothy Dix on Love Schemes Worth a Try
A witty column recalls Dorothy Dix asking how to make people love you. The reply is playful, noting the idea is intriguing though not guaranteed to work. The piece treats love advice with light, humorous tone and social humor.
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Dorothy Dix
Dot
Doctor explains thought through motion and Jim Watson
A physician asserts that humanity thinks with its feet and applies the idea to Jim Watson, suggesting a link between his actions and his mental state. The remark frames Watson's behavior as a consequence of motion rather than internal deliberation.
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Jim Watson
Dispute Over Korean King's Name Yet King Is Dennis
Opinion notes debate over Korea's monarch name while asserting the king's given name as Dennis. It suggests Admiral Sampson mishandled actions at Santiago and Hobson voices complain. The writer mocks socialists for treating the Haywood verdict as a triumph for damp hoolishness rather than justice.
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Korea
Dennis
New York Legislature Signs Only Part of Bills
Gov Hughes signs 200 of 448 bills passed by the New York legislature, while remaining measures face possible fate. The action caps a lengthy session as lawmakers push priorities and await future considerations.
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New York
Gov. Hughes
Are we slaves to eating asks Irene Gardner
Irene Gardner questions dieting and food costs in a wry column. The piece notes that while prices affect daily life they will not blunt the functions of the United States Senate or undermine national governance.
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Irene Gardner
Irene
Pettus
United States Senate
Odor of the Motor Car Linked to Tainted Money Rumor
A local report notes a smell from a motor car being linked to the burning of tainted money, prompting inquiries into possible illicit activity and disposal methods. Police and residents seek clarification on the smoldering suspicion and any official findings.
Pity the millionaire and the unwritten law debate
A satirical column critiques wealth and virtue. It riffs on Dr. Wiley, the idea of benevolent sacrifice, and the notion of an unwritten law, then notes social scenes from Newport and London including Harry Lehr, a croquet set, and picnic etiquette.
Beer shifts populations and France’s wine decline noted
A Paris correspondent cites German beer influence after 1870 triumphs, noting beer’s rise in French dining and declining wine popularity. The piece also surveys vast guns for czarist Russia, a witty Indian court scene, China’s cigarette boom, and South African hardships amid Australian labor tensions.
No Sinecure at That
The French government appoints a charming French woman to investigate "the American woman and everything appertaining to her" promising a lifelong post and job security as reported by the New York Herald.
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New York Herald
New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Raisuli’s Capture Sparks Talk of Dinner Company
A Washington Star excerpt notes Raisuli’s recent capture of a cook and other servants, suggesting the event might embolden him to seek distinguished company for dinner. The remark ties the raid to potential social ambitions and status.
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McLean
Raisuli
Washington Star
Mark Twain Returns to a Country With Convenient Baths
A Chicago News note comments on Mark Twain coming back to a land where negligee journeys to a bathroom across the street will no longer be necessary, reflecting comic relief about facilities.
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Mark Twain
Chicago News
Indiana Farm Hands Shortage Warned By Press
The Chicago Post notes a shortage of farm labor in Indiana tied to a broader shift in labor demands. The piece warns that the growing appeal of novel writing has potential negative impacts on rural work forces.
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Indiana
Chicago Post
Latest Auto Song Improves Town Tow Tale
A Detroit Free Poem style piece describes a stranded couple beside a car. They call for a tow and a mechanic to fix a stubborn spark plug as darkness nears. The vignette captures loneliness and a roadside rescue mood.
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Detroit
Sea water cures and unusual tests in seaside tales
A Nashville reader argues cramp myths deflate with ear cotton for drownings. Philadelphia reports a boy in juvenile court who drinks gasoline via soaked cloth and is treated with curiosity. A wealthy bachelor praises a valet's range of services from tailoring to cooking. A seaside lesson extols sea water as medicine for dyspepsia insomnia and digestion. Farmers boast perspiration from crops and a New Orleans minister returns excess insurance money.
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James D. Rose
Martin, Tenn
East Tennessee
Nashville Tennesseean
George B. Hill
Sulzberger
Bernstein
Philadelphia
Belladonna
New Orleans
G Washington on Peace and War
Washington argues the United States must deter aggression by maintaining readiness for war to ensure respect and secure peace. He warns a reputation for weakness invites insult and hinders national prosperity.
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United States
George Washington
Wanted Leader for Chinese Rebels Seeks High Salary
A Chicago News item notes rebels in China seeking a leader with several ex-leaders available for employment if a satisfactory salary can be arranged. The brief frames a potential political hiring prospect.
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Chicago News
Clergyman’s Indiana stance sparks public remark
A Cleveland Leader quotation mocks a clergyman's stance on Indiana matters, claiming his views are worse than whisky and aimed at influencing the state, underscoring regional sensitivities.
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Indiana
Cleveland
Slaughter of the Wild Elk Case in Idaho
Two men were found guilty in federal court in Pocatello Idaho for killing 1600 elk. One carried a bag with 275 elk teeth and had sold more, earning $10000 for teeth used as emblems. A magazine quote condemns the order behind the acts.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Collier’s Weekly
Diplomatic Dinner Draws Royal Guests in Minneapolis
The Difference notes Ambassador Reid hosted two princesses, a duke, a count and three earls at dinner. Meanwhile the British ambassador in Washington publicly studied American institutions, presented as a showcase.
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Reid
Washington
Minneapolis Journal
Nothing by Comparison in the Battle for Democracy
The Kansas City Journal asserts that plunging into Populism and saving Democracy from a great threat is far more important than minor acts of courage. It urges support for Col. Bryan.
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Col. Bryan
Kansas City Journal
Bones Said Found Of Pocahontas In Mirthful Dig
Archaeologists speculate that a Pocahontas skeleton has been uncovered. The claim is treated with satirical tone as mockery and imitators are noted amid the Brooklyn Eagle’s playful report.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Iron miners strike hits Johnson boom in plain people's era
The St. Paul Dispatch notes the untimely jolt as iron miners strike disrupts the Johnson presidential surge, drawing attention from Col. Harvey and other leaders of the plain people.
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Iron Miners
Col. Harvey
Plain People
St. Paul Dis-patch
Japan Aims to Knock Korea's Yi Out, Says North American
The Philadelphia North American notes that observers foresee Japan's aim to remove Korea's Yi from power, asserting it was their intention even before the emperor's abdication. The piece frames the move as a deliberate strategic objective.
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Japan
Korea
Philadelphia
Mean Slam: Indiana Offloads Books to Poorhouse and Falls
A Washington Herald remark notes Indiana sending its old books and magazines to the poorhouse and the falls as a striking example of finding a market for principal products.
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Indiana
Falls
Washington Herald
Valley Brook Awakens to Life’s Shared Work
A valley rivulet winds through bright meadows and blossoms, then meets the village mill. The speaker longs for solitude but praises communal labor as the stream serves the common good. Verse by John Howard mat.
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