Quietly Jubilant over Fairbanks Letter in Indiana News
The piece notes Fairbanks allies push a plate letter in Indiana Republican papers, claiming Kentucky voters rejected the Fairbanks anti-Roosevelt stance. It argues the Indiana candidate's forces hoped Kentucky endorsement would boost a Rooseveltite line, while Kentucky backed Roosevelt instead.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Kentucky
Fairbanks
Fairhbanks
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Gary to Build $100,000 Theater in New Marvel Town
Gary Indiana plans a $100000 theater in a city praised for constant new wonders as locals celebrate ongoing growth and spectacle in the industrial hub.
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Gary
Ind
Inspections Shuffle in Indiana Gubernatorial Play
The Indiana state factory inspector post is in dispute as William Blakely, praised as trustworthy, is linked to James E. Watson and Sid Conger. Shelbyville locals say Conger influenced Blakely’s appointment, while others accuse Watson’s camp. The fight hinges on party unity and who gains the governor race advantage.
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Wiliam Blakely
Atate
Rushville
James E. Watson
M. Blakely
Shelbyville
Blakely
Sid Conger
Conger
Indiana
Watson
W. T. Durbin
Political Influence Tied to Durbin in Hanly Victory
The passage notes Col Durbin's chairmanship and county Madison's reconsideration of its vote, triggering a stampede that helped Gov Hanly win on the first ballot. It hints Durbin's state administration ties and strategic use of influence in his candidacy.
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Conger
Col. Durbin
Col. Dubin
Gov
Hanly
Madison
Feick Praises Rail Lines Observance of Indiana Laws
F L Feick of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen commends railway companies for observing Indiana’s new laws at the recent session. He notes improving conditions and sees transportation lines growing in importance for both train workers and the public.
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F. L. Feick
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Indiana
Neglected Roads Prompt Mail Route Abandonments in Indiana
Grant, Wells, Jay and Shelby counties lose rural mail routes due to poor road repair. Government warnings imply more route abandonments may follow. Public expectation remains for daily mail service, linking road maintenance to continued service and overall progress.
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Grant
Wells
Jay
Shelby
Indiana
Daily Mail
Mail order houses provide almost everything but babies to Indiana rural homes
Observation notes that a large portion of Indiana rural residents rely on mail order houses for almost all needs, with the notable exception of babies. The report highlights the reach of mail order services into rural areas and the gaps they leave in essential infant supplies.
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Indiana
Life versus dream in clover fields and beetles
A dissenting poem voices that life is not a dream in clover or crops as a striped beetle blights beans and wheat. The poet, hands stained by work, recalls mowing hay and hard labor while applying Paris Green to pests. It ends by joking that Mark Twain should spare Britain the image of Americans in pale blue robes.
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Waldo
Mark Twain
Librarian’s Power in Shaping Public Reading
The article extols librarians as vital educators with 5000 nationwide workers, mostly women, urging training for this rewarding career. It argues libraries must attract all social classes, serving those who cannot afford books, and notes a librarian’s influence on community reading and ideals.
Power and duty of librarians praised for public good
The writer extols librarians for their vast influence on readers and mental health. They should wield power for wholesome, sane outcomes and prioritize wisdom in directing their authority for the public good.
Openings for Plumbers in Santiago de Cuba
Reported job openings in Santiago de Cuba number three or four first class plumbers. A new water works system under construction drives demand as the town grows. Hope price is a skilled worker who brings monkey wrenches to the job.
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Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Oklahoma Constitution Criticism Cites Bryan Influence
The article contrasts Mr. Bryan’s praise of the new Oklahoma constitution with inferential suggestion he authored the document itself. It critiques the piece as showing Orryanism tones and stains of political favoritism, noting Jefferson’s absence in any conspicuous way.
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Bryan
Oklahoma
United States
Jefferson
Maeterlinck Attacked as Nature Faker by Botanists
Critics label Maurice Maeterlinck a nature faker claiming his poetry ascribed wisdom to flowers. They argue scientists must rely on blunt, naked truth and aim to expose what they see as false romanticism.
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Maurice Maeterlinck
Mr. Maeterlinck
Wisconsin Women to Vote on Equal Suffrage Test
Wisconsin women are offered a chance to urge equal suffrage as the question is set for a state vote. The movement wields influence by appealing to the men who will cast ballots in this pivotal test.
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Wisconsin
We Can Teach China Western Ways, Leader Declares
A leader argues that China should be taught Western methods rather than adopting Eastern or Japanese approaches. He asserts past large projects prove capability and urges confidence for future global impact.
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China
Lake CountyAdds 90000 Wings To Crown Point Courthouse
Lake County council appropriated ninety thousand dollars for courthouse improvements in a session held without a tardy member. The action proceeded despite his absence, with the public funds described as taking flight on courthouse wings.
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Lake County
Crown Point
Old-time relics fade as modern times rise
A compact digest of scattered notes from many domains. Fairbanks receives a 36 point ovation at New Castle. Debates probe 2 cent car fare and gas mains value while Indiana replaces old mains by the mile. Bryan and Hughes mingle in political snipping as 1908 looms. References to Brownsville, La Follette, Cannon, and Wall Street crops close the column with a wary, humorous cadence.
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Fairbanks
New Castle
Mr. Fairbanks
Indiana
Ade among Indiana men joins circus visit and Purdue events
George Ade a Purdue graduate and Sigma Chi member arrived in the city with his brother and chauffeur after a mud filled ride from Brook. He planned Purdue commence ment and Sigma Chi festivities but went to Barnum and Bailey grounds to meet Slivers Oakley the head clown. Ade and Slivers are old friends and Ade is writing a play for Charles Frohman to be produced by William H Crane.
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George Ade
Purdue
Sigma Chi
Brook
Ade
Joseph Ade
Oscar Leavitt
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Retired Lieut Col Halford to return home
Lieut Col Elijah W Halford, deputy paymaster, will retire on September 1 under the old age schedule. Former Indianapolis Journal editor and Harrison secretary, he plans to live with his Buffalo daughter rather than return to Indianapolis. The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette notes the move and honors his service.
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Elijah W. Halford
United States Army
San Francisco
Halford
Indianapolis Journal
Harrison
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Roosevelt second term popular demand cited by senator
Washington Herald reports Senator Dick says the people appear to want Mr. Roosevelt to serve another term. The piece notes calls for unity as Senator Foraker weighs in.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Senator Foraker
Washington Herald
The Savage Oyster and the Wild Beast Judge
A New York judge sides with the oyster as a wild beast while avoiding details on how it might kill deer or outrun the caribou, a remark noted by the Ohio State Journal.
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New York
Ohio State Journal
Mother's Song on the Farm Echoes of Sleep
A nostalgic poem recalls a mother singing on a rural farm. A tired boy rests in her arms as a rocking chair creaks. The Suwannee River song lingers, evoking peaceful sleep and boyhood memories beyond the years.
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Suwanee
Reo
Unusual Nosebleed Cure, Witty Hotel Key Gag Told
A playful column recalls Everett Holcomb praising a cold key down the back as a cure for nosebleeds, then notes a New Orleans Times-Democrat joke about hotel key returns. It also quotes a physician on worry and aging, a Nippon pronunciation note from a New York paper, and a Brooklyn drinker who claims olive oil keeps him sober.
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Everett Holcomb
William the Conqueror
New York American
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Deserves a Subsidy for Australian Theater Circuit
The Detroit News notes that major theatrical syndicate managers plan a continuous tour across Australia. If the circuit keeps some companies away for a season, the syndicate could secure a subsidy based on this arrangement.
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Australia
Detroit News
Mark of Greatness in Taft Noted for Quiet Digestion
A Washington Post quip notes President Taft’s resilience as another mark of his greatness, comparing him to Chancellor Day by remarking he endures a severe attack of indigestion without a sound.
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Mr. Taft
Chancellor Day
Washington Post
High Ideals in America Highlighted by Ambassador Bryce
Ambassador Bryce remarks that American ideals remain high amid national discourse. The statement suggests optimism about leadership and civic values during a period of debate.
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Bryce
America
Policies of the President Roosevelt Will Be Campaign Issue
The World cites Senator Beveridge arguing that Roosevelt policies will shape the next campaign. He praises inheritance and federal child labor laws, hints at tariff revision, and questions the constitutionality of income tax, noting prior Supreme Court rulings and experts.
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Roosevelt
Beveridge
John Temple Graves
Bryan
Oyster Bay
Mr. Beveridge
Supreme Court
Bevaridge
Congress
Hannis Taylor
United States Supreme Court
United States
Europe
New York World
Roosevelt rails at rail interests in Indianapolis speech
President Roosevelt's Indianapolis address defends public fairness against railroad abuses. He reiterates a policy toward railroad kings and denounces abuses without opposing capital or combinations, aligning with his long standing stance. The London Telegraph notes his persistent stance against abusive practices.
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Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Railroal Kings
Lonion Telegraph
Penalty of Fame in Drary Newspapers
A satirical note mocks newspapers for reporting Alice Roosevelt's expected visit from the stork. The piece imagines editors being overwhelmed by reader inquiries, joking that country printers would have to roost on telephone poles to avoid calls.
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Mnd
Alice Roosevelt
Stork
Mesick Eun
Editor’s take on Taft and Roosevelt stirs Indiana foes
A Kansas City Post critique notes the Indianapolis Sun editor mocks Fairbanks and hails Taft while Roosevelt seeks the Republican nomination. The piece frames Indiana disloyalty as pie fear and Big Stick anxiety, reflecting partisan press sentiment.
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Indianapolis Sun
Fairbanks
Taft
Roosevelt
Indiana
Kansas City Post
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