Labor Turns Capitalist The Milwaukee Bond Battle
The International Bakers Union and other labor bodies in Chicago moved to defend Milwaukee by buying $200,000 in government bonds and investing the proceeds in Milwaukee bonds. The piece argues predatory capital harms cities, praises financial independence, and forecasts broader labor-backed resistance to corporate control across the Midwest and South, with Milwaukee as a pivotal example.
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Rejoinder to Editorial on State Board Accounts
An editorial reply in last Saturday's Gun rebuts the piece Why Like a State asserting it is leading and unjust. It contends the Sun misstates whether the board reports show broad good performance or notable errors and denies any bias toward newspapers.
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State Board of Accounts Chief Answers Sun Editorial
The board states it provides no articles on examinations and that newspapers craft their own material within verified facts. It criticizes recent Sun editorials for producing erroneous impressions of state officers and calls for restraint in future pieces.
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William A. DH Hority
State Board of Accounts
Editorial Afterthoughts on Ballinger and Cunningham Claims
The piece notes Ballinger initially denied involvement with Cunningham claims and later admitted substantial participation. It states he violated an Interior Department ruling by appearing before the general land office for the claims. It suggests Ballinger may not even be a good liar.
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Cunningham
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Washington demands a new deck not a new deal
The piece mocks Michigan Republicans Fordney Burrows and Halley over insurgent splits. It notes John Dalzell’s failing renomination bid, canceled meetings, and home-front discontent including graft questions from attendees. Dalzell refuses further face time with constituents as Insurgents push for home approval.
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Washington
Dalzell
Pitteburg
Policy Shifts Fuel Democratic Prospects in Congress
The piece argues that Tawney and allies urge responsive policing of politics to win public support. It contrasts insurgent courage to face voters with Standpatters. The author calls for Kern to prove bribery claims against eight Democrats and questions Ballinger's ability to write his own exoneration.
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Ballinger
Subordinates Face Truth or Job Risk in Interior Dept
Interior Department subordinates faced a stark choice between telling the truth or losing their jobs, illustrating pressures within the agency. The line underscores a climate of risk for whistleblowers and loyalty tests among staff.
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Interior Department
Ballinger Exoneration Claims Stir Broad Debate
The text discusses a congressional probe into Ballinger PInchot, naming Lawler as Ballinger’s clerk who drafted Taft’s exonera tion. It speculates on who writes exonerations, taunts Roosevelt, and questions tariff decisions and trade with the Philippines. It warns of editorial influence by Gravis and calls for vindicating Collier’s.
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Lawler
Taft
Insurgents Push Coalition Notes in St Louis Dispatch
Beveridge Dolliver and others among the Insurgents rush to their constituents with a report of their actions while Aldrich and Hale announce they will resign. The St Louis Post Dispatch reports the political maneuvering and anticipated exits as the battle over policy continues.
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Lake County Times denies Gary liquor licenses spark debauchery
The Lake County Times rejects The Chronicle's warning of a carnival following 138 liquor licenses in Gary. It withdraws the word carnival and replaces it with festival in an apology.
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Those Eight Votes in Antigraft Dispute
A Chicago News editorial argues it is better to prevent graft than punish after it appears, emphasizing proactive checks to curb corruption. It frames graft as a systemic issue tied to voting decisions and governance.
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Want to Choke It and Insurgents in the West
A collage of sensational clippings notes Democratic tensions in Indiana and insurgent movements in the West. Taft may align with western miners as a piano player’s safety sign circulates. Wickersham warns the insurgency is overstated, while DENVER and Washington papers lampoon political friction and party loyalties.
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Grand Junction
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Wickersham
G. Oo. P
Denver Times
Tears on her brow stir strong moral stance in Muncie
The Buffalo News quotes the Muncie Star describing a woman with tears on her brow and asserting a single proper stance for gentlemen. The remark reflects period social expectations and gender norms reported by the Indiana paper.
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Jeffies Johnson Bout Sparks Cautious Prep
The Buffalo News notes the Johnson fight has not been actively debated yet, but warns that if Johnson wins there will be gradual, selective discussions of southern exchanges within their inner circle.
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Johnson
Buffalo News
The Greatest Shock in a Misread Play Moment
A fragmented quotation recalls a dramatic play moment with a surprising audience reaction. The speaker mentions an unexpected pie sighting among spectators, highlighting a chaotic and odd interruption during the performance.
Kipling Tribute to King Edward Poem in Verse
Rudyard Kipling writes a tribute praising King Edward for his inheritance and leadership. The poem lauds his wisdom, service, and tireless toils for his people and notes his death as a selfless sacrifice for the realm.
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Rudyard Kipling
Getting Away With It
A Detroit News piece argues that no one truly gets away with deceit or fraud as natural law exposes every lie. It links petty lies to grand theft, warning that deceit corrupts the liar and will inevitably be revealed, harming character and future trust.
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Les
Detroit News
The Song of the Quiet Everyday Worker
A rhythmic tribute extols ordinary laborers who toil unseen. The poem contrasts creators and celebrated elites with the steadfast, responsible man who bears life’s brunt so others may rest, praising work over fame and art. The closing lines anchor the ode to New York and the humble hero.
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Independent Spirit Sees Halley’s Comet Yet Local Pride Wavers
A local resident notes Halley’s Comet appears only every 75 years and quips that the town may miss the worst of the event. A strong local figure counters, expressing pride and resilience amid the rare celestial visitation.
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Haley
What They Said In A Crowded Street Car
In a Detroit News piece a Basel Calculating notes a packed street car as passengers complain of crowding. A chorus of voices jokes about sardine-like proximity and the challenge of exiting before the first act.
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