Was the Payne Aldrich tariff really a downward revision
The article questions if the Payne Aldrich tariff fulfilled Republican promises. It argues the rates were not a downward revision, citing higher average duties than the Dingley law and asserting the schedules favored various trusts and industry interests over consumers. It scrutinizes the influence of Cannon Payne Dalzell Aldrich Wetmore Guggenheim Depew and allied figures, suggesting the revision served special interests rather than the people.
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The City For the People article on new city government
This column introduces a series by Carl Bernhardt on the commission form of municipal government. He cites Des Moines as a study model and argues the form offers a quicker, clearer path to ousting bad city administration. Indianapolis readers are urged to consider new ideas for better governance.
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Richmond
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Des Moines
Indiana
Publc Service Corporation
Theodore Roosevelt
Indianapolis Boosters Seek Rapid City Growth and Pride
A group of Indianapolis boosters urges aggressive promotion to place the city on the map as a major freight and passenger hub. They advocate a modern union depot, assert the city should triple its population in ten years, and pledge proactive efforts to attract residents and business, urging unity and active promotion.
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Union Station
Boosters
Indianapolis Sun
New Boosters Organization
Notable Opinions Across Indiana Papers Cite Politics and Society
Readings from multiple Indiana papers reveal debates on Taft Roosevelt era policies and political engagement. Commentary mocks amateur governance while noting issues of liquor, taxation, divorce, and public morality.
Editorial Afterthoughts and Rising Insurgency Debate
Editorials critique infighting in Congress and misused tariff promises. It cites Congressman Sarnard defending insurgence against Cannon while noting partisan payoffs. The piece questions Republican tariff promises, references Uncle Joe, and highlights meat price and state department horse shoeing debates.
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Congress
State Department
Color of Water Shows Varied Hues Across Seas and Rivers
The piece explains water color differences in seas lakes and rivers with examples like the Mediterranean green blue the St Lawrence pale green and Ottawa golden brown. It notes reflections from surroundings and mentions Emerald pool Blue Grotto and Yellowstone geysers as colored by minerals and plant dyes suggesting you can dye water with bloodroot.
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South America
St. Lawrence
Canada
Ottawa
White Mountains
Capri
Italy
Yellowstone Park
Ft. Nicholas
The Number of Comets in a London Lecture
Professor Paul Turner states in a London lecture that there may be 50,000,000 comets. He notes comets can have periods of thousands to millions of years and spend most of their time far from the sun, with Halley’s comet moving slowly and covering only a small arc at its far end.
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Paul Turner
London
Halley
Hatley
Comtet
Wal
City for the People The Rise of Commission Government
This essay argues for commission government as essential to empowering citizens against elite control. It cites Galveston 1900, Des Moines as a model, and urges residents to keep power with the people, allowing public servants to act while removing them if they fail.
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Galveston
Board of Works
Des Moines
Do Things Worth While by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A moral meditation directed at married men facing temptation to engage with another woman. It questions the worth of secrecy, urges self control, and contrasts immediate pleasure with long term harm to wives, families, and character. The piece argues a strong, virtuous stance against infidelity and urges choosing the decent path.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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