Soldier Type Henry W Lawton Remembered in Indiana
Henry W Lawton is honored in Indiana next Thursday as a rugged soldier type and just officer who led by example. He trained and commanded with relentless pursuit, Sharing hardship with his men, dying in line of duty and earning reverent respect for his fearless leadership and strategic tenacity.
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Henry W. Lawton
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Lawton
Gen. Lawton
Aguinaldo
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Tasala
H. W. Lawton
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General Lawton Mortally Wounded in Battle
Four officers carried wounded General Lawton to shade after being hit. He declared the lung wound, faded quickly, and died within minutes. The author praises Lawton as a symbol of freedom and enduring national ideals across lands and seas.
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Gen. Lawton
Editor's Advice On Cucumbers And Caution
A witty note warns readers about the risks of attempting cucumber recipes without care. It humorously suggests to proceed with caution to avoid stomach issues while offering a light look at culinary missteps.
Bryan’s Silence on 1908 Presidential Race
Editorials suggest Bryan may withdraw if Republicans nominate a weak or Roosevelt ally. Bryan remains silent awaiting the GOP convention to determine his response and potential candidacy amid a possible third defeat.
Berlin youth crafts toe into thumb in bizarre act
A Berlin man reportedly amputated a great toe and fashioned it into a functioning thumb. The extraordinary mutilation and repurposing story highlights a dramatic, speculative medical experiment that drew attention from local observers.
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Berlin
Upper Berth Suit Challenging Sleeping Car Rates
A man suing the Pullman Palace Car Co claims discrimination in berth pricing arguing the upper berth should not cost more than the lower. He seeks equal pricing and a general cut in sleeping car rates, likening it to broader public fare grievances.
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Pullman Palace Car Company
Last Summer Trow Reflections on Earning Bread
A brief remark on earning a livelihood through hard work and labor in the heat of last summer. The speaker notes the value of sweat and effort in securing daily sustenance and income in challenging conditions.
They Favor a Return to Hannaism and McKinleyism
The article portrays H. H. Rogers, John D. Rockefeller, James J. Hill, BE Harriman and Charles Warren Fairbanks as desirous of restoring lax anti trust enforcement. It argues past favoritism allowed rebaters, rate discrimination, and stock swindles, while recent years saw stronger action, exposing abuses and punishing wrongdoers.
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H. H. Rogers
John D. Rockefeller
James J. Hill
BE. H. Harriman
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Rockefellers
Harrimans
Fairbanks
Ryan Seeks U S Senate Run in West Virginia
Thomas F. Ryan declares his bid for the United States Senate in West Virginia amid a political clash with Senator John W. Daniel and the Democratic presidential contest.
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Thomas F. Ryan
United States
West Virginia
Ryan
John W. Daniel
Nomination Critique Sparks Slam on Senator Daniel
The snippet suggests a political clash as Mr Ryan is portrayed as selfish and tricky in his nomination efforts. Senator Daniel is referenced, promising to remember the alleged flattery as a political tactic.
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Ryan
Daniel
Irritation over services and prices sparks public concern
The text rails at railroad rates and poor service, notes rising prices from ice and food sellers, and hints at profiteering. It mentions the Wabash river mussel as a looming national issue and Indiana mussel supply concerns. Also cites Abe Ruef relief fund allegations, San Francisco grafters not diverting funds, visiting Japanese sailors in New York, and Mr. Harriman’s alleged Ananias club control and overcapitalization fears.
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Abe Ruef
San Francisco
Coronation Crowns and Baseball Passes Hint at Trust Plots
A playful remark notes Spain’s crown for its queen and villagers buying a coronet for Senor Stork. It questions whether predatory trusts planned bold moves while Roosevelt vacationed, possibly backing a home team show.
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Senor Stork
Mr. Roosevelt
Wages Rise Ten Percent Amid Ten Year Price Surge
The article notes that a ten percent wage increase is modest when compared with a thirty two percent rise in general prices across America over the past decade. It argues that price inflation dwarfs wage gains, highlighting real earnings erosion.
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America
City of Traverse Contemplates Wireless Supply for Lake Craft
A historic note states sambling lake craft must stay offshore for safety while gamesters plan to receive supplies via wireless transmission. The proposal envisions nonshore delivery to maintain distance from shore.
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Traverse
Political measles for Oklahoma before it can stand alone
A skeptical view argues that a child should face illnesses gradually, not be subjected to harsh trials like political upheaval prematurely, suggesting Oklahoma needs stability before broader public pressures.
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Oklahoma
You Sew I Sew Club and Pie Appetite in Cincinnati
Watch the price of gasoline and indictments on the horizon. Connersville hosts a women’s You Sew I Sew club while Indiana farmers push for airship travel. Cincinnati consumes 15,000,000 pies annually and a local man prefers two knives to a knife and fork.
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Connersville
Cincinnati
Fairbanks Boom Or Not The 1908 Presidential Question
A collage of editorials weighs Vice-President Fairbanks as a 1908 presidential possibility. Critics doubt broad reform zeal and public enthusiasm, especially outside Indiana, while supporters cite Indiana backing and conservative GOP backing. Commentary notes Ohio ties and wary national mood.
Lay of the Land and Kind Alfonso Farm Ing
A brief, humorous line from the Boston Herald quotes Josh Billings on Spain. It notes Spain has little arable land because inhabitants squander it on their persons, reflecting a satirical view of land use in the country.
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Alfonso
Josh Billings
Spain
Boston Herald
Valley Linkum Named Night Clerk at Keller's Restaurant
Valley Linkum has accepted a night clerk position at J. L. Keller's restaurant. The Greensburg Review notes his faithful service and restaurant knowledge make him a fitting choice to assist Mr. Keller.
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Valley Linkum
J. L. Keller
Valley
Keller
Greensburg Review
Impeccable Union: Remembering Confederate Dead
President McKinley’s Atlanta address calls for fraternity in caring for Confederate graves. The piece urges unity, shared sacrifice, and honoring the Blue and the Gray as joint heirs to freedom, with two-score years of mourning shaping a harmonious future.
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McKinley
Atlanta
D. Louis Bodge
Spring hats and talk of reforms in a mixed year
A playful jumble of names and topics surfaces from a past edition. Mabelle Gilman is linked to a spring hat while Millionaire Corey gets a nod toward a fertilizer. Roosevelt may visit Oklahoma to assess a situation. War ren Fairbanks quotes and hints at political reform follow. Graft punishment and the Square Deal are urged as public policy. Santo Domingo is faced with debt.
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Sorosis
Lennox
New York
Coincidence Recalls Christian Union Article in Twain Autobiography
A reader recounts a chance meeting on Fifth Avenue where a stranger handed over old clippings of a Christian Union article praising Mrs Clemens as a mother. The episode, linked to Mark Twain’s Autobiography excerpt in The North American Review, highlights a remarkable coincidence prompting memory of Susy and Clara.
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Red Parade and Mob Rule in Chicago Riot Reference
A Chicago Record-Herald critique denounces a Sunday anarchist parade as a disgrace, insists Meyer and Haywood were not its cause, and condemns mob rhetoric, police brutality chatter, red flag violations, and anti constitutional sentiments while urging an end to mob violence rooted in Haymarket lessons. It argues rioters exploit legal disputes and seeks restraint to prevent murder.
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Popular Self Respect and the Public Interest
The Kansas City Star argues that if large corporations serve the public fairly with reasonable rates and concentrate on their business there is little risk of public anger. Problems arise when poor service is paired with demand for watered stock dividends and lobbying against the people's will, prompting self respect to react.
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Kansas City Star
Rothschild backs Fairbanks for president in Indiana
Bar on gives it out. Mr L G Rothschild, collector of customs at Indianapolis, told a Washington Herald reporter that he is a loyal ally of Senator Beveridge, helped him secure the post, and believes Indiana will back Fairbanks for the presidency with full support from the Hoosier delegation at the national convention.
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White House
Issues Not Men The President Favors Strong Republican Measures
From Washington rumors and statements, the Hartford City Gazette notes the president cares more about measures than men. The vital measures align with Republican principles and will be safe with any candidate likely chosen by the national convention.
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Senator Foraker on letting people speak directly
Ohio State reports Senator Foraker argues the party should allow direct public input rather than waiting for duty chosen representatives to speak. He cites examples of representatives who failed to reflect the people's will and urges empowering voters to choose true representatives.
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Senator Foraker
Ohio State Journal
Evansville Riots Report Sparks Public Debate
Evansville unrest draws attention as seventeen streetcar workers injured by mobs fill hospitals. Local officials face calls for militia. state labor commissioner Purcell urges restraint and nonviolence to win public sympathy and reach a peaceful agreement. Washington Indiana Herald reports.
High Standards Drive Prosperity Says St Louis Paper
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues that steady work at good wages, wise country policies, and honest, intelligent execution underpin lasting prosperity. It emphasizes faithful adherence to high standards of action and enterprise as the ground of continued growth.
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Not Much Change Seen At Union Station Visit
Not Much Change. Maude Adams likely viewed Union station from a passing car yesterday and would have seen a city that, in her view, has altered little since Alice roamed nearby meadows. The Vincennes Capital notes the contrast with memories of the past.
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Maude Adams
Union Station
Alice
Vincennes
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