Governor Hanly’s salary paradox stirs veto critique
The Indiana governor vetoed the Board of Public Safety bill citing fear of petty politicians seeking seats over capable men. He also attacked the Farber insurance bill for proposing a deputy auditor salary so low it would fail to attract competent leadership. The piece accuses him of contradictory reasoning and compares his logic to the Indianapolis News.
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Hanly
Board of Public Safety
Indianapolis News
Senator Wood Known Thorough on Subject in Debate
The article notes that Senator Will R. Wood has the advantage in knowledge of the subject, a point acknowledged by all observers. It emphasizes his depth of understanding as a key factor in the discussion.
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Will R. Wood
Getting Together Between Government and Railroads
The piece notes distrust of Harriman amid Interstate Commerce Commission investigations and a DOJ move to split Union and Southern Pacific. It cites railroad cries of hostile legislation, calls for gentler handling, and suggests true cooperation requires action beyond stock market schemes and fare cuts.
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Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Department of Justice
Union
Southern Pacific
New York
Trouble Ahead for E H Harriman Rail Leader
Trouble is said to be ahead for E H Harriman. If Harriman is like most railroad men he will likely fail to see the danger signal warning of trouble ahead for the railroad interests and the industry.
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EH. Harriman
Harriman
A Busy Legislature Independent and Industrious
The legislature nearly adjourns after a session marked by industry and notable independence. Democrats and Republicans fought together for the state’s benefit rather than party aims, and though some expected laws were not passed, the overall conduct shows a rare lack of dictation and partisanship.
Indiana Legislature Displays Independent Spirit, Voters’ Voice Prevails
The Indiana legislature acted independently of party leaders and the governor, voting on measures based on reason. While praised for industry and results, some measures were left out, yet overall the session’s work is deemed satisfactory and reflective of broad voter sentiment.
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Indiana
Jerome Seeks Breakthrough in Thaw Case Defense
Jerome hopes to break the defense in the Thaw case, expressing optimism that a breakthrough may emerge. The statement signals continued efforts by his legal team and a cautious outlook amid ongoing proceedings.
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Jerome
Foolish Panics and Wall Street Gambling
Opinion piece questioning panic in the stock market as railroads face potential regulation. It argues fears were driven by gamblers and financiers rather than real economic weakness, noting unchanged traffic and freight levels. It warns prosperity should rest on solid foundations, not speculative confidence.
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Wall-st
New York
Lake Shore enginemen Pay Increase Hoped to Aid Operations
Lake Shore enginemen are to receive an increase in pay. Perhaps it will be sufficient to enable the engine men to run their trains on the tracks according to Hoyle.
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Lake Shore
Hoyle
Dowie passes away leave shadow over his ventures
John Alexander Dowie, once a renowned faith healer and leader of a large sect, is dead. The article portrays him as a shrewd, charismatic figure who built vast enterprises on religious appeal, but squandered trust and failed to sustain his ambitious projects after losing influence and control.
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John Alexander Dowie
Dowie
L. P. McCormack
Wabash
Lo- Bansport
Dowie and the press a mirror of public gullibility
The commentary portrays Dowie as an angry yet powerless figure who thrived on newspaper laughter and later anger. It argues the press amplified his rise through free advertising, making him a national figure. It concludes that Dowie accomplished little and merely proved the world’s gullibility.
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Dowie
Chicago
Kansas City Post Raises Issue Over Judge Title Use
The Kansas City Post notes it objects to referring to a criminal court judge as the criminal judge. It suggests the error may have roots in Indianapolis years ago.
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Kansas City Post
Indianapolis
Legislature calls for direct election of U S senators
The legislature approved a resolution urging a constitutional convention to amend the constitution so United States senators would be elected directly by the people. The remark notes relief that the long standing senator business may soon be settled.
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United States
Pure alcohol from sawdust claimed by Dr. Wiley
Dr. Wiley a pure food expert says alcohol can be made from sawdust. In the era of strict blind tiger laws, any person found with sawdust in possession will be viewed with suspicion by Indiana authorities.
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Wiley
Indiana
Agreement Reached with Germany on Commercial Treaty
An accord was reached on the fundamentals of a long sought commercial treaty with Germany. The understanding does not mention tariff reform at all.
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Germany
Indiana Railways to Pay 31009 License On Liquor Cars
Rail buffet cars selling liquor will pay a 31 009 license in Indiana. The move reflects a continuing failure to align railroad interests with public revenue goals.
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Indiana
Beet Sugar Production Reaches 475000 Tons in U S
Beet sugar output last year totaled 475000 tons in the United States. The report highlights continued prosperity and economic vigor reflected in the agricultural sector and domestic sugar industry.
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United States
Etiquette Expert Says Dining Invites Should Be Answered Instantly
An etiquette authority claims invitations to dine should be accepted on the same day while another view argues invites deserve an immediate response. The debate centers on prompt courtesy versus reasonable consideration for plans.
Michigan bill aimed at copper trust progress
The Michigan legislature passes a bill to monitor the copper trust. The measure targets perceived overreach by a progressive business climate and shapes state oversight actions.
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Michigan
Indiana Man Indicted in New Orleans Lottery Ring
A Hoosier faces indictment in New Orleans over ties to a lottery ticket operation. The case centers on his alleged involvement in the illegal betting network and its suppliers.
Chicago News Mulls Harriman Presidential Run Vote Question
The Chicago News wonders how many votes Harriman would receive if he ran for president, noting that the outcome would hinge on the average price of votes and the broader political climate.
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The
Chicago News
Harriman
Indiana Debaters Bests IBMon Medical School Pitch
Indiana University secured a win in a debate and could challenge its medical school proposition with its winning team. The remark suggests sending the team to compare performance and impact.
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Indiana University
Democrats at Capitol Scene Spark Quiet Political Tension
The piece notes that constitutional Democrats hold a majority, likened to Bailey Democrats, while no evidence shows the elevator man at the capitol snubbing the governor. It also mentions Chicago teamsters organizing a theoretical strike and hopes for nonviolent, constructive action.
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Constitutional Democrats
Bailey Democrats
Capitol
Chicago
Six Peoria residents indicted for embezzlement
Six persons in Peoria Illinois have been indicted for embezzlement. The report notes a darkly humorous tone about the case and mentions Tolstoi and a play titled The Corpse to be produced posthumously. It also references Dowie and his successor Wilbur Glen Voliva.
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Peoria
Ill
Tolstoi
Dowie
Fair Country
Wilbur Glen Voliva
Indiana ice manufacturers hold annual meeting
The Indiana ice manufacturers have held their annual meeting. Spring is coming. Mr. Dowie, let us hope, has changed his headquarters to an after Zion City. However, Spanish jokes at Admiral Dewey's expense seem to lack tang. A Lrain storm is not necessarily the result of a foggy intellect.
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Indiana Ice Manufacturers
Mr. Dowie
Hope
Dewey
Shortened Terms Reflect Jail and Senate Reductions
The Kansas City Journal notes J. R. Burtons sentence was shortened by good behavior while his term in the senate was reduced by another form of leniency.
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J. R. Burton
Senate
Kansas City Journal
March Winds Signal Lecture Tour Ahead for Tillman
Severe March winds prompt Senator Tillman to begin a lecture tour amid expectations that March will be blustery. Other reasons cited for a windy month appear in the Kansas City Journal summary.
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Tillman
Kansas City Journal
The Sun's Big Spot Splits Into Pieces
The Plain Fact notes the sunspot is breaking apart in a dramatic solar event. The Boston Herald calls it a clear sign of solar activity revealing evolving sunspot formations.
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Boston Herald
Capitol Chat Sees Legislation Pause Before Final Acts
Busy work fills Capitol as Frank Jnr Grubbs and staff prepare the acts for publication. 146 chapters sent to printer, 113 final proofs, 64 pressed, 64 ready. proclamation hoped by April 10. Senators and Doorkeeper Pearson reflect on duties, veto battles, and a looming session finale with humor and fatigue.
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Frank ,Jr. Grubbs
Gas from distant fields plans in London and Cleveland
The Cleveland Leader notes British gas firms eye fuel gas from the South Yorkshire coal field for London delivery. A 173 mile pipe line could move 40 billion cubic feet annually at about 15 cents per thousand feet to holders, with consumer costs 20 to 30 cents. The gas would aid burners but not high grade illumination, urging thorough study of the whole issue.
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London
South Yorkshire
West Virginia
Cleveland
Canada's oldest man dies at age one amid umbrella scorn
A Washington Post report notes Canada's oldest man died recently at 111 or so, famed for shunning umbrellas and for a clear conscience noted as healthful. The item frames the death as a curio tied to his quirks.
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Canada
Washington Post
Supreme Power Court Joke Stirring Civic Jest
A New York court declined to issue an injunction over heating a fiat, bolstering a notion that supreme power in the United States lies with its janitors, per the Detroit News.
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New York
Detroit News
Senator Depew Urges Forest Preservation
New York Evening Sun quotes Senator Depew pressing national forest conservation. He stresses protecting woodlands and natural resources, framing it as a duty to future generations and the country’s ecological heritage.
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Senator Depew
New York Evening Sun
Compromise on Nest-President Fairbanks Term
The piece notes precedents for granting Nest-President Fairbanks a second term as approximate president, reflecting debate on executive tenure and political norms. It cites historical patterns and suggests cautious openness to another administration.
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Nest
Fairbanks
Detroit
Iroquois Government Referendum and Native Rights Talk
Excerpts from a book by Harriet S. Caswell discuss Iroquois governance in the 1848 revolution at Cattaraugus reservation. The article notes a three-judge supreme court, an 18-member council, and ratification by three-fourths of voters and mothers, signaling early advocacy for referendum and female suffrage. It contrasts paternalism with citizenship and cites broader Indian demographics, wealth, and education across tribes including Cherokees, Creeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Seminoles. The piece also mentions Osage wealth, armband artifacts from Eufaula, and Pay Huska payroll practices through trust funds, illustrating life on and beyond reservations.
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Ferguson
Watonga
Robert Hamilted
Harriet S. Caswell
Great Lakes
Cattaraugus Reservation
Lake Erie
Legislative Council
United States
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Five Civilized Tribes
Leslie
No Mollycoddle Interior Featured By Cortelyou
The New York Sun notes that when Hon. George Bruce Cortelyou lunches on salmon sandwich mince pie and half and half he displays interior strength sufficient for his duties. The description casts him as a steadfast figure despite civilian comforts.
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George Bruce Cortelyou
New York Sun
A Dignified Rebuke for Boston's Old Home Week
The Boston Journal urges turning Old Home Week into an artistic popular success, arguing against circus methods by overzealous city officials and favoring a dignified approach to the event.
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Boston
Boston Journal
Lemon and Jill Given Sliver Set Dialog At Voting News
A vague report notes Congressman Grosvenor received a sliver set from Lemon and Jill. The item’s significance to voters remains uncertain and the passage hints at related news but lacks clear details or outcomes.
Voice and Ghosts in Recording's Quiet Drama
A century ago readers learned why some artists’ voices are not captured by phonographs and the rise of skilled ghost singers who imitate famed voices. The piece also touches on odd price tactics, a farm tale of a hole patent, and light notes on soldiers’ diets and animal barometers predicting rain.
Hair length statistic sparks odd claim in Detroit News
A statistician asserts that the average woman has 40 to 60 miles of hair on her head, with 35 to 58 miles possibly originating elsewhere. The claim, reported as a curiosity in the Detroit News, blends numbers and speculation about hair origin.
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Detroit News
Grudge as a Burden Recalled in Chicago Record-Herald
The Chicago Record-Herald remarks on how many people live burdened by a lingering grudge from a past life or former existence, framing the burden as self-punishment and a hindrance to current well being.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Nevada Congressman Promoter of Nerve Food Claim
A Philadelphia Public Ledger item notes a Nevada congressman who served once to claim $1100 for mileage, hinting at potential publicity as a promoter of nerve food. The piece frames the anecdote as a sharp political aside from the term’s lone appearance.
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Nevada
Philadelpha
Letiger
Spring Paper Delights At Tuesday Sale Showroom
A large display highlights fine wall papers inviting visitors to view the spring selection. The department promotes special values in the latest papers for Tuesday’s selling event.
Ballinger Named General Land Office Commissioner
Washington letters recount that Richard Ballinger of Seattle was appointed commissioner of the General Land Office after strong presidential pressure. The piece notes his salary and loss of private practice income, plus Roosevelt’s push to place a capable reformer in the interior department and a humorous aside about Secretary Wilson.
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Richard A. Ballinger
Ballinger
Seattle
Wash
General Land Office
Rroosevelt
Roosevelt
Hig
Hhe
Clarfield
Hitchcock
Mer
Wallinger
Chicago
Congressional Record satire on last session acts
The piece mocks the Fifty-ninth congress noting oversized directory, salary hikes, jokes at Speaker Cannon, a non-existent Ohio town’s $1000000 public building and a 300 piece silver dinner set, plus near billion dollar spending as reported by the New York Press.
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Jolly Speaker Cannon
Brickhouse Grosvenor
Ohio
New York
Preas
Wisconsin Senator Spooner Faces Daring Resolve
The Courier Journal analysis notes Spooner’s stern expression in a photograph as signaling firm resolve to maintain U S independence from federal overreach, implying a ready stance to let Uncle Sam paddle his own canoe henceforth.
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Senator Spooner
Wisconsin Statesman
Uncle Sam
Louisville Courier-Journal
A Real Thriller of Railways and Trains on Track
The Detroit News notes that if railway wreck records rise above the current average, future reports will chronicle the trains that stay on the track rather than those that fail.
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Detroit News
Since Cleopatra Died a Love That Binds to Time
A brief verse excerpt reflects on Cleopatra and Antony, noting that time measures love by the heart’s throb rather than sun cycles. The speaker asserts love creates its own eternity, surpassing mortal ages and empires, with a line attributed to W. Higginson and a nod to Shakespearean thought.
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Cleopatra
Antony
Earth
Shakespere
The Smokers and How They Smoke
A discussion in a Minneapolis Journal piece contrasts pipe and cigarette use. A pipe smoker argues tobacco in a pipe is harmless with proper use while a cigar smoker questions adulteration and safety. The dialogue covers leaf origin, paper quality, and nicotine filtration through a mouthpiece cartridge later removed.
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Minneapolia Jomnal
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