Indiana Roads Lead Nation In Highway Improvements
Indiana ranks first in highway improvement, with 85 percent of roads improved by 1904 according to Good Roads Magazine citing U.S. Department of Agriculture data. The farmer-led movement built the push for better roads beyond bicycle era needs, aiming to sustain Indiana’s supremacy in a nationwide good roads effort.
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Indiana
Good Roads Magazine
Office of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Lightning calculator trims passes to defeat fare laws
A railroads estimate claims cutting passes will fund court challenges against two-cent fare laws and leave the railroads $81.57 ahead. The calculation assumes savings from reduced pass passes will cover legal costs, maintaining profit despite regulatory pressure.
Board of Trade Moves Into New Indianapolis Building
The Board of Trade has moved into its new corner at Ohio and Meridian streets and will soon be settled. It has long aided Indianapolis through projects for city commerce and will continue to broaden local activities. The new building adds architectural distinction and stands as a monument to the board’s spirit and public service.
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Board of Trade
Ohio and
Meridian Sts
Indianapolis
Russia abolishes death penalty for political crimes
The article states that Russia has ended the death penalty for political crimes and urges authorities to extend abolition to famine-related crimes.
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Russia
Railroads dispute Fort Wayne track elevation law
The editor argues railroads should oppose the city’s track elevation law, noting rail finance prioritizes profits over public safety. It claims railways will spend only if unavoidable, suggesting lives may be sacrificed for cost savings and that safety devices are rarely funded unless absolutely necessary.
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Fort Wayne
Railroads Fight Elevation Mandate in Cities Over Ten Thousand
A historical defense argues against compulsory track elevation in towns of over 10 000, asserting high costs and questioning necessity while railroads would rather risk fatalities than bear the expense. Proponents note differing international practices.
Thaw Sanity Opinion Shapes Commission Casting Vote
After hearing from attorneys and alienists on Thaw's sanity, the commission's ruling can only function as a casting vote. The outcome hinges on the expert views and legal arguments presented, influencing the final determination.
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Thaw
Maennerchor Hall Dedicated in Indianapolis
The Maennerchor dedicated its new hall on N Sinois street Thursday evening. The building stands as an Indianapolis ornament and a proud home for the organization, reflecting growth, loyalty, and the city’s shared pride in the project. The entire city should rejoice at the successful culmination of the enterprise.
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Maennerchor Hall
N. Sinois St
Indianapolis
Maennerchor
Railroads Trim Sunday Excursions Under Two-Cent Fare Law
Railroads cut Sunday excursion services, making the two-cent fare law seem even stronger than anticipated. The move tightens weekend travel options while promising lower base fares for short trips. Local riders react with mixed opinions about reduced weekend access.
Fearless Brownsburg editor retires as paper sells high price
John R. Sheehan retires after over twenty years leading the Brownsburg Record. The newspaper sold to a group of businessmen at a price possibly the town’s highest for a rural plant. He was known as a fearless free lance editor who opposed machines and earned respect from peers.
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John R. Sheehan
Brownsburg
Sheehan
Record
Hendricks County
Danville
Riverside amusements to continue without Mr Power aid
The Riverside amusements will continue despite loss of financial support from Mr Power. The decision preserves ongoing events and operations amid funding changes affecting the venue and its programs.
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Riverside
Indianapolis OKs $1000 beer license fee collection
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld Indianapolis ordinances that charge a $1000 fee to foreign brewery agents or depots. The ruling supports city authority to collect the license money despite prior disputes. A Lebanon judge has ruled saloons illegal, framing debates on licensing and public menace.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court of the State
Judge Artman
Lebanon
Artman
Regulatory Temperance Shift in States Warns of Change
The piece notes a shift toward recognizing liquor traffic as an accepted evil needing regulation rather than solely a revenue issue. It cites high license debates, evolving public attitudes, and rising use of state powers for stricter control. It mentions Oklahoma's near prohibition and comments from the Courier-Journal and The News on temperance politics.
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General Assembly
Oklahoma
Guthrie Sees 102 Degrees as Conventions Progress
A Guthrie thermometer registered 102 in the shade as the constitutional convention continues in Oklahoma’s capital. If the city avoids harsher effects, officials say Guthrie will be faring comparatively well during the event.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Dowagiac Race Seeks Candidate in Uncertain Michigan Town
Dowagiac, Michigan, fronts a municipal election with no candidates offering for office, underscoring a peculiar political climate in a town long defined by its infamous name and local governance challenges.
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Dowagiac
Mich
Railroads Battle Two-Cent Fare Law Costs
Railroads faced court battles over the two-cent fare law, incurring legal costs that may not be reflected in the overall calculation of losses. The unions and industry argued the financial strain from prolonged litigation compounds the impact of reduced fares.
Detectives risk missed theft case and trial costs
The remark notes detectives failing to catch a Chicago sub-treasury theft may be correct. It would cost about four times $173,000 to hold trial for such a high caliber criminal.
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Chicago
Treasury
Train accident split trolley prompts track elevation idea
A trolley car stalled on a railroad crossing was cut in two by an express train, a vivid incident cited as supporting track elevation beyond U S borders.
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United States
Ex Senator Burton Declares War on the President
Ex senator Burton, recently released from prison, announces opposition to the president. No indications yet that the confrontation has reached Washington, as of the latest update.
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Burton
Washington
City sanitarian warns flies menace in nap note
The city sanitarian says flies are a menace, a sentiment mirrored by anyone who has tried to nap on a Sunday morning with a single fly buzzing nearby.
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Sanitarian
G. A. R. Fare Ruling For State Encampment
The G. A. R. will not receive a reduced fare for the annual state encampment this year. Still, two cents a mile reduction is suggested as a compromise for travelers.
Salvador Loses 1,000 Troops in Recent Engagement
Report states Salvador suffered the loss of 1,000 troops in a recent engagement. The remark hopes most may be recovered when the war ends.
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Salvador
All Steel Sleeper Exhibition Sparks Rail Reform Call
The display of the first all steel sleeper prompts calls for more steel tied rail progress and less management by railroads. In Goldfield a remarkable murder interrupts a string of prize fights, adding a grim note to the town’s moments of public spectacle.
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Goldfield
Questions for the Dispatch Spark Curiosity in Readers
The St. Paul Dispatch invites reader questions as a feature. A hinted focus on Ann’s age appears, alongside notes about former Senator Burton starting anew with ample free advertising. References to sending the Pennsylvania limited to Panama and Dowie’s potential return frame a quirky, era tone about publicity and public gullibility.
March Headlines Reflect Ambition and Movement in Duluth
Duluth forecasts bold progress likened to Pittsburg in the west as ambition shows in many forms. Taft is set for a busy trip, while the Maennerchor marks a moving day with festive notes.
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Duluth
Pittsburg
Musical Heart Murmurs Spark City Hears Echoes
An Ohio man is said to suffer from a musical heart, with the Indianapolis Sun remarking that his murmurs should reveal a correctly timed beat. The Washington Herald notes the phrase as a playful quip about rhythm and health.
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Ohio
Indianapolis Sun
Washington Herald
Indiana Guests Registered at Indiana Hotels
Hotels reported a quiet day with no Indiana town guests listed. Names on registers include Lorraine Morris of Greenwood, H M Gray of Stilesville, Rollin O Moore of Culver, W A Eshelman of Lafayette, J S Hudson of Lafayette, W E Bateman of Muncie, and many others from Vincennes to Terre Haute. The piece also notes visitors like Matty Baldwin at the Grand and boxing at the Gayety.
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Indiana
Lorraine
Logansport
W. A. Legeman
Evansville
Paul Merissina
M. O. Pitts
Greenfield
Virginia
Vivian Yount
North Vernon
A. G. Yount
What They Say Collected Remarks From Citizens
A compilation of quotes from multiple individuals including DICK BURRELL CHARLES E COFFIN LEONARD CRANE JOHN J APPEL H KENNEDY JAY G WILBRAHAM FRANK ROBERTS FRANK DUFFY GEORGE DILLER HARRY RESENER E R BOOTH HARRY ROYSE J K LILLY CARL MINTON J P FESLER HARRY WADE. The remarks touch on topics from weather and golf to politics, labor, liquor laws, travel costs and fraternal organizations, reflecting community opinions and local concerns.
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Dick” Burrell
Charles E. Coffin
Riverside Park
Leonard Crane
John J. Appel
H. B. Kennedy
Hanly
State Capital Society
Jay G. Wilbraham
Wall St
Light Shining Through Stroke of Faith Poem
A devotional extract attributed to William Cowper speaks of God moving in mysterious ways and shaping mercy through trials. It urges believers to trust providence amid clouds, noting wisdom in unfolding plans and the assurance that God explains his works in time.
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God
William Cowper
The Theater World Says Luck Guides the Stage
A wide survey of early stage fortunes and misfortunes attributes success to luck, recounting figures like Melville B. Raymond and Arnold Daly. It notes how impresarios and stars such as Hoffmann, Ziegfeld, and Cohan intersect with odds and changes, while enduring writers rely on familiar devices like the long lost will and “the papers” to drive plays.
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Witra
John Hudson
Shaasspere
The Savings Bank Habit Promoted by Industry Leader
A prominent industrial head urges readers to adopt the Savings Bank Habit. He says a wage earner who saves can avoid layoffs, maintain independence, and enjoy better health via sound sleep and digestion. The Indiana Trust Co. endorses this view as a safe personal finance guarantee.
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Savings Bank
Mackay Declines William in Orlando Casting
Miss Crosman offered Mr. Mackay a role in As You Like It and urged him to join her company. He rose and declared he would play any part except William, yet she persisted with Orlando. This ends the spell, recalling Mackay's last local appearance in All of a Sudden Peggy.
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Edward Mackay
Marcos Aurelius
Mr. Mackey
William
Kyrle Bellew
Romeo
William Owen
Richard III
Toby Belch
Leslie Allen
Viola Allen
Polonius
Macready
Mr. Allen
E. L. Davenport
Walter Montgomery
Booth
Barrett
Mr. Mackay
Minna Gale
Albert Gallatin
Denver
Neader
Cardens
Kathryn Kidder
Washington
Wiliam
Edward
Chicago
Dearborn
Julia Stuart
Rosalind
Henrietta Crosman
Whisky anecdote and aging in Washington tales
Col Daniel Rensdell recalls President Harrison once asked for whisky despite Presbyterian restraint. A Cleveland host and butler facilitated a discreet tonic in Harrison's room, prompting the quip that a better Presbyterian means better whisky. The piece also notes spry seniors Miss Mary McDaniels aged 97 and Miss Emily Mason aged 93, with servants descended from slaves and Mason’s father serving as minister to France.
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Senate
Benjamin Harrison
Col. Ransdell
District of Columbia
Harrison
Cleveland
Col. Pansdell
Gen. Harrison
President Harrison
Dan
Washington Herald
Washington
Mary McDaniels
Cecil Calvert
Emily Mason
Miss Mason
France
van Buren
Man destroys graphophone after cruel song about jobless father
In Chicago an elderly man, discouraged by fruitless job hunting, smashed a graphophone playing Everybody Works but Father. The incident, mocked by a journal, hints at deeper tragedy and hardship behind the humor.
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Chicago
Chicago Journal
Western flood debate over Ohio river blame
A Philadelphia paper labels the recent Ohio River eruption as the western flood, while a St. Paul Dispatch remarking that the west should not bear blame for events around Pittsburg and its neighborhood.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
St. Paul Dispatch
Ex-Senator Burton Prison Term Shortened by Behavior
The Washington Post notes that ex-Senator Burton reduced his prison sentence by good conduct while also cutting his Senate term short by misbehavior. This remark highlights paradoxical outcomes of his actions.
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Burton
Senate
Washington Post
How to Use Money by Petrerch
A quoted moral on money lists its masters and fools, warning that prudent spending makes one master of wealth while hoarding or adoring it wastes value. The aphorism contrasts proper expenditure with misers and idolaters of wealth.
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Petrerch
I Wonder If tis oily man is loved by others
A compact reflection on whether a man who feels loved suspects another beauty may captivate his attention and if a woman, knowing she is adored, ever tires of her beloved.
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