Grand Army of the Republic Veterans in Indiana
Indiana veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic recount their Civil War service from 1861 to 1865. The piece notes Indiana regiments and batteries, home arms production, and 14,000 to 15,000 members now aged about 62 to 65. It reflects on reunions, memory, and the Peggy of war as veterans face yearly farewells and taps.
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Indiana
Zollicoffer
Mill Springs
Texas
Appomattox
Mit Sigel
Pea Ridge
Snodgrass Hill
Chickamauga
Sherman
Grant
Fredericksburg
Petersburg
Champion's Hill
Antietam
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Silent soldiers part ways after bold marching echo
The scene evokes soldiers moving apart with the same fire as Sherman era marches. They depart quietly, patient and ready, their bond fading as they resume separate paths after a shared, stirring moment.
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Sherman
Agriculture on parasitic bug not referring to Abe Ruef
The department of agriculture discusses a parasitic bug in context unrelated to Abe Ruef, clarifying misinterpretations. No individuals beyond Ruef are implicated. the note separates regulatory concerns from past figures to avoid confusion.
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Department of Agriculture
Abe Ruef
Evansville urged to quell strike without state troops
The piece urges Evansville to handle the strike with vigorous local actions to avoid statewide notoriety. It notes rioting in one city and the danger of sending soldiery, urging heroic local measures to prevent repeats of past disgraceful scenes.
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Evansville
Green bug poses no wheat threat after warm spell
The green bug shows no harm to the wheat in this period as warm weather continues. Observers note no cause for alarm in this section and report calm pest conditions.
Midwestern cities bid to host Democratic national conventions
The piece notes a push to appoint a southern man to the Democratic ticket and highlights Cincinnati as a strong candidate to host the next Democratic national convention. Chicago Milwaukee and St Louis also seek bids for one or both of the major gatherings with other midwestern cities contemplating similar bids.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Farmers and city folk urged to swap days in vice versa
A brief city and rural advisory playfully urges a farmer to take a sane vacation in the city while a city man is asked to visit the countryside for his own rest. The note adds a light suggestion to meet halfway and go fishing.
President Roosevelt to speak on honesty and reform in Indiana
The piece pledges no railroad upheaval or asset wreckage. It predicts Roosevelt’s Memorial Day address will be frank and reassuring, affirming a square deal and ending watering of stocks, while easing financiers toward a new standard of probity. It calls the speech a decisive reassurance and warning.
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Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Frank P. Sargent
United States Commissioner of Immigration
H. G. Wells
America
Japanese funds pour into Manchurian rail line work
A brief note states that Japanese spending runs into millions for railroad equipment tied to Manchurian lines. It suggests San Francisco will accept its share of Japanese funding, though it questions the approach.
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San Francisco
Only Available Candidate for Eleventh District
Huntington county Indiana declares a claim to title in a lazy state candidate who was confined to bed from Oct 5 1906 to Apr 4 1907. He is touted as the lone Republican hopeful for congress in the Eleventh, claimed for being inactive in warfare and free of prejudice. Thomas A Edison chats about vacations with characteristic confidence.
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Huntington County
Indiana
Congress
Landis
Yaller-Laig
Contemptible Trust Provokes Judge Landis Warning
Judge Landis denounces a furniture trust as a deceitful restraint of trade using the assist-hid device. He condemns disguised collusion that harms churches and schools, noting respected men hide rascally tactics behind a facade of fair competition. The remark targets merger makers and their impact on congre gations and school boards.
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Kenesaw M. Landis
Federal Court
Chicago
Dishonesty in Market Deception By Church Men
A harsh critique denounces fraud schemes that trick people into buying worthless schemes while churchmen and respected locals participate in the deception. The piece highlights fines on offenders and condemns the contrast between public virtue and private profiteering through deceitful business practices.
Mayor Schmitz Faces Alleged Graft Conspiracy Claim
The remark suggests the mayor may reveal a broader conspiracy to frame his alleged graft activities as minor, implying a staged diversion to expose deeper corruption if evidence is strong enough.
After Sixty Years Mr and Mrs Alfred Shaw Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Alfred Shaw of Vevay Indiana observe the sixtieth wedding anniversary. The piece extols enduring love, mutual good living, and upright example for young couples, hoping for many more happy anniversaries.
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Alfred Shaw
Vevay
Ind
Roosevelt letters condemn the Green Bug over a year
The letter file of President Roosevelt will show over a year that he wrote letters condemning the Green Bug in explicit terms.
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Roosevelt
Missouri Seeks to Curb Speculation in Markets
Regulating markets through short selling and futures, Missouri passes a law aimed at curbing speculation. Despite efforts spanning years, controls remain ineffective as good dealers suffer with the objectionable, leaving market methods unsettled and the commercial and legislative world urged for better thought.
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Missouri
Indiana trio wins oratorical contest over Ohio rivals
DePauw Earlham and Indiana colleges swept the top three prizes in an oratorical contest against five Ohio universities. The Indiana trio claimed first through third places, while the Ohio entrants left without awards.
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Indiana
DePauw
Earlham
Ohio Universities
Indiana College
Ohio
Virginia Seeks to Put Unwritten Law into Statute
The article questions lawmakers proposal to codify the unwritten law in Virginia while asking who bears responsibility for those who fail to heed advice or suggestions. It probes potential penalties or coercion tied to rights and whether actions of victims could be deemed obligatory or punished in the process.
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Virginia
Political theater over 1908 nomination bids cites jeers
Jim Ham Lewis states W. J. Bryan does not seek the 1908 Democratic nomination. The public quips at his remark as an inveterate joker. Senator Tom Platt denies any Roosevelt alignment, emphasized by humor and rebukes about party loyalties.
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Jim Ham Lewis
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Lewis
Jamaica Gets New British Governor
A new British governor arrives in Jamaica as a cautious reformer. He is described as a figure who does not act rashly, avoiding impulsive moves.
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Jamaica
Boston News Echoes On Monuments And War Aims
The column discusses a proposed Silence monument in Boston and evaluates civic moves such as paying as you go. It hints at varying political bets from Col Watterson to Gen Kurok and mentions Standard Oil, La Follette, and new calls for special courts for insane criminals while touching on wartime peace prep and submarine vessels.
Presidential nomination scheme stirs New York intrigue
A New York correspondent presents a piquant plan for a western presidential candidate, Senator Spooner of Wisconsin, backed by Roosevelt and Beveridge forces. The scheme aims to sideline Taft and Odell Platt anti Roosevelt factions, with New York leveraging its two-term influence and past patterns to push a western compromise. The piece notes Henderson’s failed 1904 attempt and warns of party splits if Roosevelt’s coalition blocks the plan.
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New York
John C. Sponer
Wisconsin
Spooner
Hill
Harriman
Grover Cleveland
Taft
Foraker
Ohio
David Bennett Hill
New Jersey
Cleveland
Grover
Roosevelt
Senate
Beveridge
Indiana
Henderson
West
Iowa
Garfield
Sherman
Blaine
Maine
McKinley
Tom Reed
Washington
Fairbanks
Chicago Post
Foraker Speech May Shape Taft Campaign Narrative
The South Bend Times notes a hypothetical scenario where Senator Foraker electrifies the Republican national convention by calling on President Roosevelt to bow to party will and consent to serve four more years. The piece mirrors discourse on campaign dynamics and party unity.
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Taft
Senator Foraker
Roosevelt
United States
South Bend Times
Bulltown Booming in Andersonville Herald Report
The Bulltown suburb grows as Cox Bros. run a crusher and Phil Wilks, with Wilhelm and Hawrey, to manage another. Craddy's saw mill will supply lumber for Barber & Senour along the creek while every house is occupied and a Sunday school with 35 members is organized.
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Bulltown
Cox Bros
Phil Wilks
Wilhelm and
Hawrey
Craddy
Barber & Senour
Andersonville
Ind
Herald
A Useful Purpose for Tax Ferret and Detective
The Crawfordsville Journal notes both a tax ferret and a detective have no use for a brass hand in their work yet each serves a needed function. Their distinctive methods enable outcomes impossible by ordinary means.
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Crawfordsville
Woman Adviser Sought for City Street Department
Kansas City Post notes a woman adviser is desired for the street department to help oversee a cleaning operation. The department claimed it could clear the problem in one day, but cleaning has lasted eight days and may require two to three more days to complete.
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Kansas City Post
Indianapolis
Best Friends and Loyal Dogs Amid Blizzard Tragedies
Reports from Montana New York and Bridgeport recount dogs leading searchers to buried shepherds and grieving acts. In Shelby and nearby towns a dog guided rescuers to a frozen master, then died beside him. A New York couple’s Angora cat was found in a bureau drawer by a fox terrier. A St Bernard mourns at a Bridgeport grave, digging a fresh hole to reach his master.
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Montana
William Plumber
Shep
Shelby
William Akers
New York
Mrs. Akers
Bridgeport
Here
Homer
Woolwebber
Mr. Woolwebber
St. Bernard
North Dakota
New York Herald
Bailey and Bryan in Texas Senate race history
The Washington Herald notes that Senator Bailey has long faced charges of opposing William Jennings Bryan. Bailey explains he did not bolt Bryan in 1896, seeking to avoid Bryan’s populist lead while preferring Bryan to McKinley. Despite strained ties, they exchange cordial greetings and occasionally advise each other.
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Texas
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bailey
House
Chicago
Washington
Congress
Bryan
McKinley
Messrs
Washington Herald
Hand laundry: Maggie Say joke on mani parlor
A humorous exchange defines mani parlor as a hand laundry in Harper's Weekly, with Maggie and Mayme debating the swell name. The gag pivots on misnaming a common grooming shop as a refined salon.
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Maggie
Mayme
Harper’s Weekly
Pate de folse gras hinted as wheat and potatoes rise
The Boston Herald hints at a shift toward pate de foie gras as costs of staple crops like wheat and potatoes surge, signaling potential food shortages and increased prices.
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Boston Herald
Greatest Promoter of Murder Sparks Calls for Reform
A historical piece argues that police complicity, court leniency, and weak laws promote violent deaths. It contends that widespread private armament fuels murder, urging drastic reform across states to curb the trend.
Quotable Tales and Jests From Aboard Recent Wreck Discussion
Alfred G Vanderbilt reflects on the Mount Murray train wreck and defends railroads while mocking statistics against them. General Booth, a New York reporter, and Bishop Olmstead share quips, with stories about Milly Dean and a liver cure. Lawson comments on the stock market as a maze.
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Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Mount Murray
Mr. Vanderbilt
Will They Never Learn A Minnesota farmer duped by three card monte men
A retired Minnesota farmer was swindled out of 2640 by three card monte swindlers. The Columbia City Post notes that years of practice by con artists target those seeking easy money, even seasoned farmers can be plied by this old scam.
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Minnesota
Columbia City Post
I Wish I Were Young Again Refrain Poem
A nostalgic verse reflects that aging brings wistful longing for youth. Repeated refrain echoes the desire to regain vigor and purpose as life’s early dreams fade. The piece contrasts youthful energy with later years through imagery of roses, castles, and distant horizons.
The Whole Truth From Fishermen
A column recounts odd fishing tales from Winsted Connecticut and Salina Kansas. Dennis O Connell narrates an encounter with a devilfish on Highland Lake, while Kansas City Journal describes a patent auto fishing pole and a sequence of fish hooked by mischief of river life involving catfish white perch and chub with claims verified by local figures.
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Dennis O'Connell
Creme
O'Connell
Highland Lake
Winsted
Conn
D. B. Rundle
Rock Port
Kansas City
Missouri River
James
Kansas
Rundle
John P. Lewis
Kansas City Journal
California and Third Term Call for a Roosevelt style leader
The San Francisco Call advocates a calm, principled leader of strong integrity and constitutional understanding to restore first principles. It seeks a figure with Roosevelt’s force but less impulsiveness, guiding the nation back to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and reminding a forgetful public of its birth and infancy.
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Lincoln
Roosevelt
San Francisco Call
How He Does Grow
The Knoxville Tribune notes Mr. Bryan now weighs 250 pounds up from 234 pounds earlier, praising the rapid gain. The Washington Post remarkingly quips that at this rate he may outgrow Mr. Taft, though it borders on humorous exaggeration.
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Knoxville Tribune
Bryan
Taft
Ike
Washington Post
End-seat hogs versus non-smokers on closed cars
A Washington Post critique questions crowding at rear platforms of closed cars, noting the tension between end-seat hogs and non-smokers and calling for fair handling of passenger space and comfort.
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Washington Post
Jap Miller Visits Old Friends From Brooklyn
Jap Miller arrived in Martinaville from Brooklyn early Sunday morning for a brief reunion with longtime acquaintances.
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Jap Miller
Brooklyn
Martinaville
Modest Girl in Mission Field Mentioned by Atchison Globe
A brief note from the Atchison Globe remarks that a modest girl shows little interest in foreign missionary work unless she remains successful in guiding young men into her church. The remark reflects social views of the era and church involvement.
Poetry as Universal Cure Warns William Allen White
An essay urges everyone to write poetry to curb crime and illness, arguing that poets prevent social ills. It claims poetry thrives in all people and warns against suppressing unwritten verse, advocating creative expression as a societal safeguard. William Allen White is cited with a Gasel Emporia Kansas address.
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William Allen White
Gasel Emporia
Kan
Women Teachers Fight for Higher Pay in Chicago
Chicago women teachers argued for better pay but were denied. They then pressed the legislature as reports showed city revenues suffered from tax dodging and lobby influence. The city’s finances improved, allowing schools to receive needed funds.
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Chicago
Bot
Agi
Ma’ams
Pittsburg Sun
Campaign Possibilities Across T Foraker Roosevelt Cant Lines
A brief note outlines several possible outcomes in the approaching campaign. It cites the T Foraker Roosevelt Cant possibilities and the prospect of Fairbanks winning by length, as discussed in a Buffalo Press item.
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Foraker
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Scott
Buffalo Preas
Safe blowers loot Indianera and plumbing firm in Louisville
In Louisville court notes a series of thefts tied to a single clientele. Safe blowers looted an Indianera and took 7 50. At a plumbing establishment they secured 750. The plumber and the bank shared in the same clientele as the pattern emerged.
Just Stupid North Democracy Discredited in Sixties Claims
A southern paper argues that northern Democracy is discredited in the 61 era due to perceived stupidity and accuses Democratic support of a New York faction in its battle against Governor Hughes as reported by the Ohio State Journal.
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York Gang
Gover Hughes
Ohio State Journal
No Handicap Prince Faces Life Without Feat of Glory
A fragment notes a Spanish prince of royal blood begging life without handicap. It mentions he has secured a name and references the Philippines in a terse Grand Rapids context. The snippet is incomplete but centers on a royal figure and a claim of lacking a handicap amid naming.
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Philippines
Grand Rapids
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