Senator Beveridge and the tariff commission plan
The piece endorses a nonpartisan tariff commission funded by law to expose facts and set fair schedules. It praises Beveridge as a conservative force pushing for truth, justice, and reform against selfish interests, and notes growing Republican support and past missteps in Payne Aldrich.
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Beveridge
Commission of
Commission
Indiana
Tariff Commission
The
Army of the Square
Indianapolis
Payne- Aldrich
Tariff Board
Congress
United States Senate
Taxpayer protections affirmed in Indiana valuation ruling
Indiana appellate court holds that tax valuations may not be raised without proper notice to land owners and a hearing. The decision emphasizes that notice must reach the taxpayers directly and cannot be waived by county officials. It stresses the taxpayer’s right to participation and a hearing before any valuation increase.
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Fountain County
Appellate Court of
Indiana
Them Literary Fellers by Elbert Hubbard
Elbert Hubbard argues that self forgetfulness fuels art and that actors must perform with immediacy and health. He contrasts lecture and vaudeville, notes writers often fail on stage due to lack of consistency, and warns that boozy habits ruin careers while genuine stage presence matters more than written word.
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Fra Martigbeck
Orpheum Clicuit
Jersey Lightning
Hyson
Portieres
Voter calls for clean campaign amid Marion county recounts
A letter from a voter urges Indianapolis politicians to end mudslinging and internal party warfare. He warns that graft and quarrels hurt party prospects in the November election and pleads for a fair, united front as candidates seek voter support. Charles King comments on council pressure over streetlight promises and city board actions.
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Indianapolis Sun
Marion County
Board of Works
Board of Safety
Charles King
Lorimer Senate Purchase Leaves Public Figure in Disadvantage
A Kansas City Star line questions how the United States Senate seat for the Hon. Lorimer was secured and kept hidden from him, implying political impropriety. It argues publicity improves accountability and cites public interest in government centers from stock exchanges to committees and city halls. The Washington Times notes irony in widows and wealth in love.
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Lorimer
Ilinois
Kansas City Star
Stock Exchange
Washington Times
Editorial Afterthoughts on Tariffs and Public Life
The column critiques Congress on tariff power and proposes an honest commission to gather data. It dismisses partisan attempts, cites Taft and Taft-era publicity efforts, and mentions figures like Taggart. It notes census padding, a Bloomington egg incident, and public playspace funding, urging memorable monuments to playtime while commenting on New York politics and Michigan’s Julius Caesar Burrows fight.
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Congress
Parcel Post Inequity Sparks Zealous Protest
T Benton Corwin of Indianapolis protests the American postal system outlining how a U S merchant must split 11 pounds into three packages and pay 61.76 to mail locally, while an Austrian seller can mail 11 pounds in one package for 36 cents, blaming four large express companies and post office restrictions for the disparity.
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Indianapolis Sun
T. Benton Corwin
Criticism Echoes In Fractured Band Of Speech
A collage of snappy notes and jabs from editorials mocks political figures and outsiders. The Hoosier Democrats face backlash as Arran’s influence resurfaces despite calls to silence him.
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Arran
Sefton Tournal
Our City Deadlock
The Indianapolis Sun notes a council and board of works deadlock delaying vital city needs. Superintendent Hyland seeks a new patrol wagon, Chief Coots the auto truck for fire insurance rating, and citizens want the South and New Jersey engine house project advanced amid ongoing political friction.
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Indianapolis Sun
Indianapolis
Council
Board of Works
Hyland
Coots
South
New Jersey
Tam Watson Returns to Democratic Party
The Providence Journal notes Tam Watson has rejoined the Democratic Party, while commenting that the organization struggles to purge its hardline factions, likening it to an undismissable issue that could require drastic moves.
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Tam” Watson
Democratic Party
Providence Journal
Optimistic talk on school books from Chicago Record Herald
A humorous exchange questions the future and value of Wiltie’s school books as Wittie Harry grows. The Chicago Record Herald note captures a lighthearted but pointed remark on schoolbook availability and prospects.
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Wiltie
Wittie Harry
Quip on Quieting Violent Inmates Sparks Superintendent Joke
Two speakers mock a superintendent idea to quiet violent inmates. The exchange mentions straitjackets with a peek-a-boo style as a joking reference.
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Puack
Classic Book Confounds Readers and Critics
The Cleveland Leader notes a witty paradox where a new book is called a classic by all who know it yet none have read it. The remark highlights public perception outpacing direct engagement, signaling strong hype without substantive reading.
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Cleveland Leader
Insurgent Republicans Clash With Regulars In Iowa Primary
The Iowa primaries show a clash between insurgent and regular Republicans, with progressives gaining ground and challenging party orthodoxy. The piece argues for action beyond party lines to restore public welfare over mere party unity, citing Taft’s plea and the prospect of further internal fights. The Washington Post notes aging veterans like Overstreet and Steele in a reflection on mid night club gatherings and their members’ fates.
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Iowa
Taft
St. Louis Times
Frank Gessner
Overstreet
Jesse Overstreet
Washington
George Steele
Danford
Belknap
Philippines
Stephenson
Steele
Washington Post
Mayor cites facts as Curtiss flight attempts begin
At a New York dinner honoring Glenn Curtiss Mayor Gaynor stresses facts over talk while Curtiss awaits favorable wind. Spectators grow skeptical yet witness a remarkable moment as the aircraft disappears into a low cloud, leaving a lasting impression on the crowd.
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New York
Glenn Curtiss
Hudson
Fulton
Boston Journal
Overstreet’s Education and muckraking debate of Taft Roosevelt
Francis Gordon recalls Jesse Overstreet and the Ebbitt house Midnight club era with figures like Captain Danford and Hugh Belknap. The piece contrasts Roosevelt’s muckraking stance with Taft's cautious approach and questions who truly bears the label muckraker in U.S. public life, citing critics from the Philadelphia Record.
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Jesse Overstreet
Indiana
Ebbitt House
Midnight Club
Francis Gordon
ISM
Overstreet
Danford
Ohio
Ke Stephenson
Michigan
Wisconsin
George Steele
Hugh Belknap
Chicago
General Belknap
Grant
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Ligonter
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