Puerto Rico Aid Over Tariff Debates Sparks Fierce Critique
The piece argues Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, needs immediate relief not tariff taxation. It condemns congressional delays and Senator Indiana’s rhetoric, urging swift action rather than constitutional objections as Washington debates aid versus taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Puerto Rico
United States
McKinley
War Department
Indiana
Senate
Sam
M Éley
Washington
White House
Demands for governor race intensify after Taggart denial
A letter to the Democratic organ quotes Thomas Taggart denying any gubernatorial candidacy and asserts he is still in the race. The piece claims he is rallying support, using Fairbank, and aligning saloon and gambler interests across the state, urging rivals to act decisively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taggart
Fairbank
Terre ‘Coupee
Tobinsport
Public enforcement and media duty clash in editorial critique
A Philadelphia era essayist argues punishment should deter crime and that editor Rev Sheldon neglects police news. The writer accuses him of inconsistent principles, urges Prosecutor Pugh to address the Empire theater, and comments on the Observer column and remarks about Mrs Dewey and historical figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Pod
Pugh
Empire Theater
Court House
Indianapolis Gambling Scandal and City Hall Dispute
A municipal council probe reveals alleged police inaction amid open gambling in Indianapolis. Mayor's denials clash with testimony about corrupt practices, indictments of policy backers, and police firings. A charitable rummage sale at 36 S Meridian St seeks public support for the Boys Club amid the uproar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Meridian St
Boys Club
Indianapolis
England presses for unconditional Boer surrender and Roth fails to resign
England demands unconditional surrender from the Boers in a bold move despite heavy losses of about 15,000 men to a weaker foe. In the midst of this stance Mr Roth has not submitted his resignation, surprising observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Roth Thas
Amusements notes on Erminie and Grand theater shows
A review lauds Francis Wilson and co stars Pauline Hall Lulu Glazer for Erminie in Indianapolis with encores and curtain calls. It recalls audience reactions to Wilson and highlights Arabian Nights Violet Rand John Drew Viola Allen and The Christian at English's with strong advance sales and upcoming shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erminie
Francis Wilson
Wilson
Pauline Hall
Lulu Glazer
Dickey Birds
William Broderick
Beauty Rose
France
Miss Hall
Life and Work of Mrs Zerelda G Wallace speech
Mrs Peter McDermid spoke to the Wallace club on Mrs Zerelda G Wallace the woman behind the name Mother Wallace, widowed with children, rose from housekeeper to governor’s wife and stepmother, earning praise from Gen Lew Wallace who described her as a sweet motherly figure in Ben Hur.
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Peter McDermid
Wallace Club
Zerelda G. Wallace
Cluo
Mother Wallace
Gov. Wallace
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Talking Again on Water Plant Ownership Debate
Chairman Fanning of the Board of Works says the administration is again discussing municipal ownership of the water plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanning
Board of Works
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Hinsdale Woman
Mrs Harriet Evans of Hinsdale Indiana notes she never fails to relieve her child from croup using One Minute Cough Cure. She asserts it quickly cures coughs colds grip and all throat and lung diseases and says she would not feel safe without it. Available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Evans
Hinsdale, Ir
Notable anecdotes from early 1900s officials and judges
A collection of short, humorous and illustrative anecdotes featuring Isaac Van Alphen, Shattuck, Col James Hamilton Lewis, Senator Hanna, Secretary Root, and Judge Caldwell. The stories depict interactions with authority, political sentiment, and courtroom practicality across Washington, Baltimore, and national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hamilton Lewis
Brillant
Washington
Pacific Coast
Col. Lewis
House
Senator Hanna
Hanna
New York
Lmited
Pullman
United States
Boss Hanna
Washington Post
Republicans Ratified by Ring in Marion County Meeting
An observer letter decries a Marion county ratification session as a Republican convention dominated by bosses and graft. It claims free speech was throttled, veterans sidelined, and officers chosen by money, with Fairbanks aligned factions and threats to Democratic tactics. The writer warns of a grim turnout and pledges to defeat the bosses in the fall elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Marion County
Court’ House Tiger
Marion Club Lion
the Denison
Fairbanks
Guiding Star
Harry New
Arch Young
Billy Schmidt
Young
Mr. Overstreet
Overstreet
Hugg
Joe Kealing
Joe
W. W. Thornton
Jim Noel
Thornton
Mr. Thornton
Boodle
Lou Aiken
Floyd Woods
Ring
Mendenhall
Fred Joss
George Elliott
Harry Smith
Jefferson
Evansville Journal
Wiliam J. Bryan
Pretoria
Marion Chronicle
Philippines
New Albany Ledger
Frankfort
Shelbyville
Bryan
Muncle
Society Swirls With Receptions and Teas In City
The Swirl of Society notes a large Tuesday night reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John B. Cockrum, social gatherings for Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hawkins, and a card party for Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Buchanan. Mrs. Gertrude Hibben travels to San Francisco to join Dr. and Mrs. Flagg in Manila, while Mrs. C. W. Fairbanks returns from Washington. A tea for the Girls' Industrial School is planned, and Fortnightly club marks a china anniversary with gifts as the Propylaeum banquet features speakers and toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Cockrum
Mrs. McGee
Francis Wilson Company
Eli Lilly
Gen
Mrs. Hawkins
N. Pennsylvania St
Gertrude Hibben
San Francisco
H. R. Allen
George Coughlin
N. Meridian
May Kee
D. J. Ellison
Liberty
N. Y
First Baptist Church
Ladies’ Society
Propylaeum
Charles P. Doney
Albert Baker
H. C. Newcomb
Charles W. Fairbanks
J. P. Dunn
Sapho Play Halted by Kalamazoo Police
Kalamazoo Michigan reports that the play Sapho was stopped by police Tuesday night for alleged indecency. Two curtain attempts failed as officials moved to suppress the performance citing public decency concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapho
Kalamazoo
Mich
Tha Ang
Petitie Citizens
St Patrick’s Day events and local notices unfold in Cincinnati
Rev D McCabe to give a St Patrick day address in Cincinnati with services at St Patrick’s church and a 10 a m mass at St John’s. The Independent Turnverein hosts gymnastic exhibitions March 16 and 28 at Ohio and Tlinois streets. Various legal, charitable, and social events populate the week including a habeas corpus case and a mask ball in Cleveland. Two business employees discuss a recent raise on a downtown car platform.
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D. McCabe
Cincinnati
Turnverein
Hall
Ohio
Tlinois-sts
Central-ave
Robert J. Brennan
District 7
Disney Park
Illinois
St. Patrick's Church
Joseph Chartrand
Donaghue
S J. John's Church
Oscar Mueller
Lena Gutzwiller
Carl Gutzwiller
Carl
Henry H. Iseman
McMaster
DePamw University
American Plate Glass Company
Fletcher Place
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Cc. E. Bacon
Roberts’ Park
Rome
Young Woman's Club
North St
Cleveland Club Hall
Kentucky Press Reprints and Political Jests on War Talks
A collection of editorial quips from Indiana papers lampooning Democrats and war policy. References William Jennings Bryan facing Pretoria delays and the Philippines, with pointed lines about patriotism, the 1904 election, and governance amid national debates. Names like Bryan Baines appear alongside local papers.
Printed in the Papers Senate Puerto Rico Bill Debate
A round up of editorial quips from Detroit News Cleveland Plain Dealer Philadelphia Bulletin and Detroit Free Press. Remarks touch on the Puerto Rican bill Senate discussion and critics of U S policy toward Puerto Rico. Commentary on Ambassador Pauncefote and state department prudence. Kentucky civil military authority tensions referenced with Governor race claims and militia actions.
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Senate
Detroit News
Pauncefote
State Department
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Philadelphia Bulletin
Kentucky
Taylor
Detroit Free Press
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Mr. Wilson
Violet Rand
India
Park
Blue Ridge
John Drew
English
Viola Allen
The
Christian
Mother” Wallace
Isaac van Alphen
Transvaal
Dom Paul
Postal Congress
Saturday Evening Post
Pennsylvania Station
Baltimore
van Alphen
State of
Maryland
Mr. van Alphen
South African Republic
Shattuck
Mark Hanna
Wal
Jim
Army and Navy
Stanton
Root
National Magazine
Brother Todd
City ‘Life
Spirit OF the State Press
C.C.C. Y
Broideries
Columbia
Sio
Richelieu
Wocneen Vhases
Ceeceee Veces
Gloria
Hunter's
St. Patrick's Day
Central Park
Hartz Mountain’ Canaries
Deenbieans Eee
Navarre
Tor
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Little Comedienne
Dorothy Lewis
Hal Ereid
Behman
Cohans
Hossow
Merkel
Yerke & Adams
Ethel Levey
Diana
Fred Niblo, Ramza
Anna
Charlie Rossow
Sydney Grundy
Gellery
L. Matinees
Wright Kramers
Kitchell
Ear Sale
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Charles Frohman
John Dren
Eppire Theater
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