Democratic tariff divide teased in Bryan answer for Kern
The Sun prints William J. Bryan's 1909 response on how Democrats would handle a tariff for revenue and lumber and iron ore free trade questions. He notes intra party splits on iron ore, lumber, and hides, asks which record shows the party’s stance and who represents the party.
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Kern
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Cleveland
Sun
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el Paso
Tex
John Kern
House
Texas
Democratic Party
Indian Summer Praise from Government Reward
A brief editorial note from the Atlanta Constitution extols the government for its Indian summer, framing it as a reward to the Indians and expressing gratitude for the season's benevolence.
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Atlanta Constitution
Timely Recognition of Portugal By The Fremont News
The Fremont News expresses delayed but firm recognition of the republic of Portugal. It acknowledges past ilatery and states support should come when a struggling nation needs it, not after it grows strong with dual presidents and rising insurgent pressures.
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Republic of Portugal
Fremont News
Cabinet member Wickersham may speak in Ohio
The Ohio State Journal notes Attorney General Wickersham as the third cabinet member slated to address an Ohio audience, with caveat that the talk could provoke a harsher reception.
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Ballinger
Ohio
Wickersham
Ohio State Journal
An Even Bet Expresses Widening Cost of Living
A Baltimore Sun note observes inflation eroding phrase meaning from betting dollars to doughnuts, turning the old expression toward equal money value as prices rise.
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Baltimore Sun
Wealthy Indians Remain Despite Oversight Says Interior
The interior department notes a substantial number of wealthy Native Americans still exist in the country. The remark criticizes attorneys for overlooking this demographic.
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Department of the Interior
Wall Street Journal
A Bird in the Hand in Indiana Campaign Fun
The Louisville Post notes John W. Kern enjoys his Indiana campaign more than the expected payoff, predicting a lighter return from the election despite the present merriment.
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John W. Kern
Indiana
Louisville Post
The Affluence Debate in Light and Style
A Buffalo News editorial mocks wealth as mere accessories noting various symbols from suspenders to commuting habits and finally praising a simple bright light beside the mirror during shaving. The piece parodies material excess while elevating practical, modest comforts as true affluence.
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Buffalo News
Noted Politicians Accuse Col Colonel of Policy Theft
The Providence Tribune reports that the colonel may have stolen and misused Mr. Bryan's policies. The Houston Post notes Kermit Roosevelt is home, implying a discreet arrival while speaking publicly.
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Providence Tribune
Houston Post
Kermit Roosevelt
Los Angeles Express
Blanted Its Stinger by Teetse Fly Befalls Mo
A Detroit News item notes Colonel Mo was stung by a teetse fly with no doubt about the incident's outcome.
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Detroit News
Not Recognized Portuguese Republic Prevents Vote Change
A brief fragment notes Secretary Knox has not yet recognized a Portuguese republic. The piece hints at an underlying political standoff and suggests timing affects a vote or policy. The text appears as a clipped remark from St. Louis dispatches.
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Knox
Louis
Brandeis Style Advocate Kern Pushes Labor Rights Reform
A long critique lauds Louis Brandeis as a model public attorney and highlights Indiana figure John Worth Kern for pressing a 1893 employers liability act. It details railroad lobbying, legislative maneuvers, and a controversial section 2 invoking fellow servant and palpable danger doctrines affecting workers' remedies.
Brandeis Like Advocate Urged for Indiana Senate Fight
Opinion piece calling for physicians and reform after 1893 Indiana employers liability act, praising Kern for standing against railroad power. It laments lack of Brandeis in senate, declares four Indiana appellate cases from May 1910 show legal hurdles bent by Big Four interests, and urges publicity and accountability before the public.
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United States
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Illinois
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John Worth Kern
Indiana
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van Lanningham
Clarke & Clarke
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Senate of the Nation
Bailey
The Rise of Money Power in Election Politics
An editorial condemns Wall Street influence in elections and calls out speculators and party bosses. It argues a national struggle between honest Americans and privileged interests, urging progressives to back insurgent Republicans or reform Democrats to curb moneyed domination.
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New York Evening Mail
Atlantic Seaboard
East
West
Political analysis on party splits and Roosevelt era shifts
The piece argues that progressive and reformist groups threaten the Republican core by opposing Wall Street influence. It warns that Democratic gains could reshape national politics, urging New Yorkers to consider Dix and Stimson amid Roosevelt taint and 1912 era party conflicts. Philadelphia North American.
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Just a Minute Good as Her Word
A Chicago Tribune exchange features a tense confrontation where one character accuses another of theft and warns against further mischief. The scene hinges on a demand for repayment and a dramatic, old-time threat of scalding water.
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Chicago Tribune
Carriage Dog and a Dead One Joke Exchange
In Ally Sloper's Half-Holiday a comic exchange ponders names for dogs that interact with vehicles. Albert asks about a dog running under a carriage and Egbert links a motor car to death, delivering a grim punchline through playful banter.
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Egbert
Ally Sloper
Army Maneuvers Ends With Humorous Flag of Truce
Report describes a prolonged afternoon battle in which attackers and defenders paused as a white flag rose. The officer asked why, and a sergeant major revealed the motive: the enemy sought to trade two privates for a can of condensed milk, if affordable.
Mystifying exchange at Ulk about four terms of study
A perplexing dialogue shows a student probing their field of study after four terms, while a teacher or companion questions the learner's focus. The exchange highlights uncertainty and the quest for academic direction.
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Ulk
Nurse in Uniform Wins No Accord with Worried Husband
A wry line from Harper's Bazar notes a sick husband failing to see a difference between his wife and a trained nurse beyond uniform and salary. The quip highlights gender roles and professional recognition in domestic life.
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Harper’s Bazar
Through the Shadow and the Dawn in Baltimore Sun Verse
A poem extols light after shadow and peace after dread with images of wind lightning storms and faith. It speaks of love trust and April blossoms as sorrows fade and dawn brings laughter and gree over a Baltimore Sun attribution.
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April
Baltimore Sun
One Test of Greatness in Treating Criminals
Judge McLeland argues that punishing criminals is a failure of a civilized nation. He condemns state power used to crush weak individuals and cites Carlyle on how greatness is shown by how the state treats the vulnerable.
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Carlyle
McLeland
The Art of Living Poem Paradox
A reflective anonymous verse warns that pursuing delight without restraint is a lie. It urges balancing desire with detachment to avoid clinging and insincerity, embracing present joys while deferring regret.
Importance of Little Things and Mind Elevation
Fenelon argues against neglecting small matters as insignificant for they carry wide consequences. He warns that fussing over minor tasks shows vigilance against negligence and self-doubt, preventing gaps that hinder strength.
Rich Are Those Who Come and Go on the Rose Path
A reflective verse fragment on wealth found in service and the road of love. It contrasts light and night with the toll and journey, suggesting true riches lie in acts of service rather than material gain.
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Baltimore Sun
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