Bryce Rebuked by Indiana Poets Society
A Northwest State article notes James Bryce’s claim that America has no poets is met with swift rebuke from the Western Association of Writers in Indiana. It highlights Bard of Alamo James Elmore and his poem This is a spring medicated poem praising greens, with satirical verses about Bryce and the idea of American poetry.
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James Bryce
Western Association of Writers
Bryce
America
Indiana
Hoosierdam
Ambassador Bryce
James Buchanan Elmore
Alamo
Mr. Elmore
Katie
Elmore
Poem Notes on Viands and May Greens Referenced by Elmore
The piece muses on viands, spring greens, and nourishment as it quotes Elmore praising "viands tart and good." It weaves poetic lines about dandelion leaves and mustard, mentions horseradish preferences, and asks who among Indiana poets will challenge Mr. J Bryce, with J B Elmore named.
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Elmore
Katie
Mr. Bryce
Jack O'Brien proves he is no prize-fighter
Jack O'Brien told a judge he was not a prize-fighter but then went west and demonstrated the claim with actions that backed his words.
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Jack O’brien
Fear Taft wave thwarts Ohio opposition in early bid
Anti Taft forces in Ohio sought to curb a rising Taft movement, fearing a rapid political surge. The Foraker-Dick-Cox alliance pledged loyalty to Taft, pressed by fears of a Taft torrent and a governing backlash that could reshape campaigns in Ohio and beyond. Hearst favors a New York recount and campaign expense review may fade.
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Ohio
Mr. Taft
Foraker-Dick-Cox
Taft
Cox- Foraker-Dick
Foraker
Senator Foraker
Hearst
New York City
Fireproof Construction Moves Toward Citywide Adoption
The article argues for broader fireproof building standards noting urban fire losses far exceed European ones. It urges state and city action plus owner responsibility, calling for organized efforts to promote fireproof construction and reduce public property damage.
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Europe
Foraker Questions Conference He Once Urged
The senator now questions the value of the conference he previously urged and held a new fear of the people of Ohio. He asks why the gathering should proceed and where this sudden distrust of Ohioans originated, challenging the move amid the current political climate.
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Senator Foraker
Ohio
Time for Peo Ple to Ponder White House Succession
Senator Allison warns that despite public satisfaction with Roosevelt, the nation must consider the looming white house succession. He argues anti Roosevelt forces are active, urging vigilance and awareness of the political climate as elections approach.
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Allison
Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt Reforms Face Rising Opposition in Public Debate
The text argues that as reforms advance, stronger opposition grows from foes aligned against Roosevelt policies. It urges public vigilance, noting the undesirables are active in challenging reform efforts and roping Roosevelt allies into executive losses. The call is for proactive, vigorous action for the future.
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Roosevelt
Civic Art Association Mobilizes to Strengthen Home Team
The Civic Art association seeks to gain broad support by focusing on strengthening its local home team. This strategy aims to build community ties and expand influence through targeted outreach and partnerships.
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The
Civic Art Association
Editors Split Over Fairbanks Goodrich Support
Eleventh district newspaper men failed to back any candidate at a Fairbanks meeting, choosing not to endorse. Editors who refused to join the boomers spoke out openly, making endorsements risky. It warns that press-backed candidates faced repudiation by the same editors later.
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Fairbanks
Tenth District
Political Spite Fails to Diminish Col Watterson’s Standing
A New York incident labeled as shenanigan by Ross Odell aims to belittle Governor Hughes but has no effect on Col. Watterson. The text notes that petty political bosses’ spite only boosts the good man and dethrones the bad, and it directs readers to Ohio for more details.
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Ross Odell
New York State
Gov. Hughes
Col. Watterson
Ohio
Yucatan
Crinus
American women blamed for drinking by Philadelphia minister
A Philadelphia minister claims American girls risk becoming drunkards, asserting they lack virtue. The statement draws sharp attention and is presented as non-argued rhetoric, with the preacher dismissed as a slanderer.
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Philadelphia
Col Lockwood to Seek Eleventh District Run
The man who started a boom for Col George B Lockwood for congressman from the Twelfth district indicates Lockwood will campaign in the Eleventh, his home district, where he is better known and where his support network resides.
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Col
George B. Lockwood
Col Lockwood
Ohio town women whip man over wife beating incident
In an Ohio town sixteen women used horse whip on a man for brutal wife beating. The Commoner questions who finds fault with the ratio. The crowd’s sole voter appeared somewhat critical. Senator Platt of New York claims repentance for his role in shaping President Roosevelt. The senator should show repentance elsewhere rather than in this matter.
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Ohio
Senator Platt
New York
President Roosevelt
Kimberley
Cape Colony
Burgher Jacobs
Schalk van Nelkirk
van Neikirk
du Toit
Lord Randolph Churchill
South Africa
de Beers
America
War and politics in a breezy editorial mix
A parade of contemporary topics touches on the Jamestown exposition, Roosevelt’s writings, governors, Taft, and public sentiment. Whimsical lines and sharp political musings weave through references to Memorial Day, Kuroki, and the weather as public life and patriotism are teased and debated.
Grass Whispers A First Family Visit in Union News Notes
The Frank First family of near Aboite were Sunday guests of the Harry Snooks family. This Union News Notes item records a small social gathering and local neighbors sharing a quiet weekend visit.
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Frank First
Near Aboite
Harry Snooks
Union News
Cold and Wet Behind in Spring Farm Work
Cold and wet conditions hinder farmers as spring work lags behind. Hub Bell Station items note continued chill and damp weather affecting planting and field tasks.
Slough Boys Run Grist in Running Order Saturday
Hubbell Station Items notes the Slough boys have their grist in running order and grind every Saturday, detailing their steady routine and prep activities for the weekend schedule.
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Slough Boys
Charley Hoagland Opens Huckster Wagon in Union Valley
Union Valley Notes reports Charley Hoagland has started a huckster wagon in the area. The new venture aims to sell goods directly to neighbors, reflecting local entrepreneurial activity and small-town commerce.
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Charley Hoagland
Union Valley Notes
Pleasant Ridge pair seen with two young ladies Sunday
Sam Walls and Lebert Hamilton of Pleasant Ridge were calling on two of our young ladies Sunday evening.
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Sam Walls
Lebert Hamilton
Pleasant Ridge
Sharkey
Young Wolfe injured tending cattle in pasture
Grover Wolfe, son of Curtis Wolfe, was seriously hurt while attending cattle in a pasture. The incident occurred as he moved among the herd, with further details not provided in the readable text.
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Grover Wolfe
Curtis Wolfe
Oaktown
Hamilton Builds New Hen House For Hens
W F Hamilton plans a new 10 by 30 foot hen house to house his large flock of hens. Additional items follow in the notice.
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W. F. Hamilton
Bert's Meaning Purchases Rubber-Tire Buggy
Bert Corya buys a fine new rubber-tire buggy as Foltz Clippings notes his upcoming presence and promises a stir. The item signals Bert's new status and potential social impact on the scene.
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Bert
Bert Corya
Miss Sarah Barr Praised as Church Organist
Miss Sarah Barr played the church organ last Sunday and did finely. The Bruceville Letter notes her strong performance and encourages another recital in the Christian church.
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Sarah Barr
Christian Church
Bruceville
Park Lantz Leads DePauw Beta Beta Ink Network
Milton News Notes reports Park Lantz as editor in chief and ink squirter of the Beta Beta published at DePauw with several readers having received copies.
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Park Lantz
DePauw
Milton News
Lycurgus Beeson Gifts Wife Mexican Parrot
Milton News Notes reports Lycurgus Beeson gave his wife a Mexican parrot last week, a brief domestic item noted in local notes.
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Lycurgus Beeson
Milton
Pearlie Patterson Leaves A Linn Store for Fence Work
Pearlie Patterson quits employment at A Linn's store and returns to fence building, as reported by Mace Correspondence.
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Pearlie Patterson
A. Linn’s
Mace
Man Fractures Collar Bone After Dark Saturday Fall
John Giles fell while walking home on Saturday night and fractured his collar bone in Knox News report. The incident occurred after dark and is described as an unfortunate accident.
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John Giles
Knox News
Weather shifts mark March to May satisfaction in Durham
Readers note the seasonal change as weather patterns move from March to May, bringing renewed comfort. The item mentions “New Durham Items” suggesting new local offerings or updates in the Durham area.
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Durham
Fence line could have spared team at Crow Island
In a Crow Island Letter the writer argues a properly drawn north side fence along the road could have kept WIN Rosentreter’s team of horses from being injured and saved one horse from death, noting the accident and its tragic consequence.
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Win Rosentreter
Crow Island
John Scholle Hurtles Through Woodcutting Injury
John Scholle was splitting wood last week when the work accident cut off two toes. The incident is noted in Coles Corner Cullings with brief local reportage.
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John Scholle
Coles
Blue resident moves to Indiana with daughter
Thomas Lewis of Blue has left Ohio county to live with his daughter in Spiker Indiana. Bascom Letter laments the loss of a good citizen as he becomes entirely alone.
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Thomas Lewis
Blue
Ohio County
Spiker
Ind
Bascom
Sale Attracts Many Of Our People Tuesday
Many of our people attended the sale of John Hardin Tuesday according to Pikes Peak Items.
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John Hardin
Pikes Peak
Rail stocks decline tied to water losses says Record-Herald
The Hill and Harriman groups of railroad stocks have shrunk by 660 million dollars in value during the past year. The paper notes that much of the decline stems from water losses rather than market forces.
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Hill
Harriman
Chicago Record-Herald
Cuba Hails Army of 12,000 If U S Aids
The Detroit Journal reports Cuba says it would be delighted to keep an army of 12,000 men if the United States will provide the troops, signaling a bold wartime stance and reliance on American support.
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Cuba
United States
Detroit Journal
Posthumous Ibsen Works Found In Great Quantities
The St Paul Dispatch notes the discovery of numerous posthumous writings by Henrik Ibsen. The paper jokes about his lingering critique of society and suggests the find confirms his lasting impact on literature and culture.
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Henrik Ibsen
St. Paul
The Man Who Makes The Hit
A poem from the Chicago Record-Herald contrasts the steady faithful worker with the spotlighted winner. It portrays a pitcher who labors without praise and a batter who breaks through to win, highlighting how society cheers success over consistent effort.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Vast Universe Demonstrations and Texas Prosperity
A scientist explains interstellar travel limits by speed of light figures and contrasts them with the vastness of the cosmos. The article also surveys U.S. divorce trends, Texas population and agriculture, and the immense diamond wealth centered in Kimberley and South Africa, noting New York's luxury stone market and custom duties.
Machine controls governorship bid by party leaders
The Owen County Democrat editorial notes ambitious Republicans sought the governor nomination but with little activity recently. It says the general view is that State Chairman Goodrich is the machine choice, and as long as the machine runs, it will steer the nomination to suit itself.
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Goodrich
Owen County
Costly race to fund a permanent St Louis coliseum
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes that obtaining a permanent coliseum in St Louis should not be harder than securing a subscription for a single national convention. It recalls 1896 costs, when a national gathering required citizens to spend about $100,000 for a temporary plan before its removal.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Dogs and revolutionists linked to Wellman's polar voyage
Twenty nine Siberian dogs have been secured for Wellman's polar expedition while a double number of revolutionists from St. Petersburg and Moscow are set to arrive, reflecting a tense Cold War era pass and the era’s opportunistic exchanges.
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Siberia
Wellman
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Detroit Free Press
Statehouse Talk Sparks Rent Debate Over Housing Strains
A Massachusetts statesman argues for a month rent approach but omits provisions for many who struggle to pay. The remark highlights broader housing affordability concerns and the divide between policy proposals and real‑world burdens.
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Massachusetts Statesman
Eskimos beliefs and a tale of journeys and seasickness
Travel notes recount Eskimo superstitions about houses after deaths and a Ramah missionary visit, along with stories from London gulls on the Thames and a sailor's Sahara mehari voyage. It also recalls Australian rabbits as pests and a wartime export irony, with vivid traveler impressions from Washington Herald.
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Australia
John Galloway
Melbourne
Arlington
England
Washington Herald
The Brook and Wave Poem excerpt by Longfellow
A fragment of verse contrasts a silver brooklet from the mountain with a turbulent ocean wave. The brooklet travels toward the sea and meets the wave, sharing freshness and sweetness, while the tone remains reflective on nature and emotion.
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H. W. Longfellow
Uncle Joe Denies Delivering Minois Delegation
The Detroit Free Press reports Uncle Joe denies plans to deliver the Minois delegation to Fair banks, calling any trying move a darned fool, while noting the delegation would feel relieved. The Atlanta Constitution adds Cannon says no deal with Fairbanks, and the Pittsburg Dispatch notes Joe won’t transfer the Oss? delegation if possible.
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Joe
Fairbanke
Detroit Free Press
Joe Cannon
Fairbanks
Detroit News
Cannon
Atlanta Constitution
Tinele Joe
Uunoss
Pittsburg Dispatch
Jos Cannon
Uncle Joe
Kansas City Journal
God Made Woman Beauty and Love in Life
Fragmentary line reads divine claim that woman is created beautiful and meant to inspire love and life, though surrounding context unclear.
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Pettis Dry Goons, CO
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