Money Premium Critique and Chicago Cash Cure
The piece argues that hoarding money and speculating on cash during a crisis harms the economy. It cites President James R. Wylie of National City Bank in Grand Rapids, noting his Chicago observations on currency, clearing house checks, and the drop in money premiums. It praises a bold move to issue small denomination notes backed by collateral, which stabilized Chicago and spread relief to Indianapolis and other cities, asserting overall money abundance and calling for removing speculative motives to fix the system.
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James R. Wylie
National City Bank
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chicago
Indianapolis
Wylie
Wrylle
Panic That Does Not Break in on Placids Pursuit
A lone line describes a calm, unwavering chase by G. Cleveland, noting that panic does not disrupt the steady pursuit. The phrase suggests resilience or a steadfast mindset amid potential disturbance.
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G. Cleveland
Quoting the Sun and Editorial Credit Dispute
A Columbus Indiana Republican reprints an editorial on high school flats and omits the Indianapolis Star credit. The notice notes the miscredit and references another issue featuring an editorial titled 4A Man Like Hughes.
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Columbus
Ind
Flats
Indianapolis Star
Hughes
Star and Sun clash over endorsements in Indiana race
The Sun claims the Star avoids backing a Hughes nomination while the Sun pushes for one, urging Republicans to stop projecting Star’s stance. The Star says it does not advocate for Hughes in Indiana and warns against misrepresenting its position. The Sun suggests voters fear and hoard money, a sign of cold feet.
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Hughes
Indiana
Roosevelt 1908 Boom Surges From Public Demand
Roosevelt sends letters to cabinet members and federal employees warning any second term push would breach propriety. The 1904 election-night pledge is cited, but backers insist the real movement is among the people seeking the genuine Roosevelt, not a substitute.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Keep Your Socks On and Save Your Money
A compact advisory urges readers to maintain calm, avoid rash moves, and boost local spending to keep economies steady. The message emphasizes prudent behavior, steady habits, and channeling funds into everyday transactions to support communities.
Wise Judge Artman Sets Moral Path For Courts
Judge S. R. Artman declines a prohibition ticket bid and national head offer, choosing service to public morals over partisan gain. He pioneers a judicial path future courts may follow, avoiding political stage props and vaudeville theatrics.
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S. R. Artman
Alabama Favors Quart Pocket and Generous Bootleg
A brief note highlights Alabama's preferences for a quart pocket and a generous bootleg approach. The item points to regional economic or policy quirks without broader context or explicit outcomes.
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Alabama
Not to be done over fairbanks bid in church vote
The Lebanon Patriot says the Indiana Methodist lay conference might elect Vice-president C W Fairbanks as a lay delegate to the churchs quadrennial meeting if they could meet again and repent of their previous action The paper notes the vote against Fairbanks stemmed from his attempt to thrust politics into church affairs and warns that alleged regret may not be widespread in the church
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The
Lebanon
Indiana
Methodist Church
C. W. Fairbanks
Church National
Fairbanks
School of Villainy Unveiled as Mock Academy of Misdeeds
A quirky item reports a so-called school of villainy not on Wall Street or at 26 Broadway. The institution purportedly trains bad actors to act badly, described in playful tones as a mock academy of misdeeds.
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Wall St
Broadway
National bulwark praises public resilience and Roosevelt faith
The article extols the public as a steadfast bulwark supporting bankers and business amid financial strain. It credits New York, Chicago, and St Louis banks for stabilizing the system, lauds citizen patriotism, and expresses strong trust in President Roosevelt’s leadership during the crisis.
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Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Middle West
Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelts Stance Cited Against Panic Merchants
Speaker praises the president and criticizes attempts to discredit him, arguing that such actions would plunge the nation into chaos. The piece contends that attacks by the rich against Roosevelt ignore the confidence needed to weather economic stringency and avert panic.
Western capitalists demand safe handling of vast wealth
The speaker argues that New York banks hold about 800 million dollars of western money and urges trustworthy management to prevent gamblers from mishandling that capital. The emphasis is on ensuring honest, legitimate handling by financial institutions and the protection of western investors.
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Wall St
New York
Man's wealth and patriotism questioned by Mr Bry an
The speaker contrasts spending habits with national duty. He asks about the man who withdraws money when not needed and the one who hoards millions, then grows wealth further. He questions the patriotism of immense fortunes and their societal responsibility.
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Mr. Bryan
Politician Fairbanks Faces Challenge of Diet
The piece argues Mr. Fairbanks aspires to statesmanship but doubts success on a peanut diet, noting the need for a convincing self transformation to achieve broader political aims. The tone remains sardonic about his chances.
Natural Course of Business Law and Society
A compact reflection on how social laws shape commerce. The text argues that allowing business to follow its natural path is safe, while deviating from that course is dangerous. Society’s laws fix the natural course, making adherence effectively compulsory.
Wall Street Support Bolsters President’s Square Deal
From the start of his square deal efforts the president has received steady backing from many Wall Street financiers. His following among the financiers has grown through each phase of the financial troubles.
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Square Deal
New York Sun Reframes Normal as Defiance of Law
The New York Sun suggests a shifted normalcy equating freedom to disregard laws. The paper portrays trust-fed influence pushing an attitude where individuals may act without regard to legal constraints, signaling a critical stance toward regulatory boundaries.
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New York Sun
No good reasons to refuse extending credit in 1898
A concise editorial line argues that in 1898 there are many strong reasons to extend credit and none to justify refusal, highlighting shifting financial prudence and market optimism. The brief reflects a stance favoring liberal credit practices to spur growth and opportunity.
Treasury Gold Reserves Surge Since Panic of 1893
The United States treasury on November 14 held 904 million dollars in gold, a stark rise from 161 million during the panic of 1893, marking a substantial increase in backing assets.
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United States Treasury
Treasury
Rate regulation bill saves railroads from trusts
The rate regulation bill has saved the railroads from the Standard Oil trust, and today is saving them money through the abolition of rebates and passes.
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Standard Oil Trust
Wallst Sees Tarbell as Harriot Beecher Stowe of Reform
Wall Street compares Ida Tarbell to Harriet Beecher Stowe, viewing her crusade as a bold challenge to Standard Oil. The piece notes Tarbell's influence in exposing corporate dominance and shaping public opinion on monopolies.
Roosevelts Banquets and Famine Echo in 1920s Mirth
The passage wryly contrasts Wall Street banquets with political figures Roosevelt and Bryan. It lampoons idle actors, the gold coin, and public pageantry while hinting at economic strain and global famine. It notes Alabama, the water wagon, and calls famine in India a Roosevelt famine.
Wisdom for Guests and Character in Athenian Mirth
A reflective quatrain on human nature and virtue. It contrasts the ease of pleasing a guest with honest judgment, warns that anticipation outshines fruition, and links a clean heart to noble companionship. It notes that a cowardly conscience lacks power and justice, and that simplicity cannot claim fault as a measure of manhood.
Miscellaneous Humorous Tales and Anecdotes
A compilation of light anecdotes from figures like professor William E. Byerly of Harvard, a western congressman, and entertainment stories about Jean de Reszke and John D. Rockefeller Jr. Includes a tale of a Biltmore sign prank and a joke about memory and golf.
Jim Hill's View of the Crusade for Honesty
James J. Flilla criticizes administration as partial not impartial, while Jim Hill in Kansas City urges fair treatment of evil doers under law. He calls to end wholesale denunciation harming credit and business, noting the World echoed similar cautions. The president reportedly corrected his methods after the Nashville speech.
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James J. Flilla
Kansas City
Mr. Hill
Roosevelt
Providence Town
Nashville
New York World
Prohibition yarn questioned by Kansas City Post
The Kansas City Post questions a rumor that Kai von Wilhelm of Germany is praying for America’s prohibition to fail, hoping German beer lovers will return to the fatherland. The item treats the claim as a curious yarn without confirming its truth.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
America
Kansags City Post
Missouri Message on Growth and Prosperity
A Missouri-centric note claims the state has plenty of milk honey and manna in the land despite limited circulation, framing growth and abundant resources as the main takeaway from the era's prosperity mood.
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Louis
An Even Break at Col. Bryan Lectures
The Omaha Bee notes Col. Bryan’s stance that losses at the polls are offset by gains at lecture venues. The remark highlights his belief in public speaking as a compensating arena for political misses.
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Col. Bryan
Wayne County Primary Idea for Republican Nominees
Opinion pieces advocate a Wayne County primary to select a single Republican candidate for Congress in the Sixth District. They argue a fair, majority-backed choice strengthens support at the district convention and honors local voters, with clean primaries praised across state papers. Local editors praise Hon. Harvey B. Shiveley as a diligent, trustworthy candidate. Indianapolis dispatches are criticized as speculative, while Senator Beveridge denies a recent dispatch on presidential race views.
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Wayne County
Congress
Wayne
Richmond Palladium
Harvey B. Shiveley
Wabash
Times
Shiveley
Huntington A
Huntington Times
Beveridge
Roosevelt
Feirbanks
Madison Courter
Hanly and His Ways Move to curb prize fights and liquor
Indiana newspapers report Gov. Hanly seeks to curb prize fighting and liquor traffic, citing attorney general opinion on bans for Indianapolis contests and proposing new license and local option measures. Critics question executive power and call for action or restraint based on law and precedent.
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Hanly
Indiana
Bingham
Indianapolis
Lafayette Courier
Anderson Bulletin
Miller Endorsed by Labor Groups in 1902 Bid
Goshen News-Times recounts how Charles W. Miller, then a Republican attorney-general hopeful, earned unanimous support from Elkhart Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Goshen American Federation of Labor locals. The resolutions praised his honesty, labor-friendly stance, and public service. Miller’s wide trust across classes and counties is noted as testimony to his character and electability.
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Charles W. Miller
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen of
Elkhart
Ind
Goshen
American Federation of Labor
Miller
Organized Labor
Charley Miller
Indiana
Goshen News-Times
Jabs at Indiana Across National Papers
A collage of brief quips from papers including Chicago Post, Washington Post, Cincinnati Enquirer, New York World, Terre Haute Tribune, Minneapolis Journal, and others. Items poke at Indiana events, figures, and oddities from plow plants to six legged frogs, pearls, and political chatter. Strong entities include Indiana, French Lick, Bryan, Taggart, Wabash, Winds rivers, and King Edward.
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Taggart
Mr. Bryan
Lafayette
West
Tom Taggart
Hoosierdam
New York World
Cold Remedy Ad Promises Headache Relief
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a worldwide cold and grip remedy that removes the cause. It asks readers to call for the full name and look for the signature B. W. Greve, 30.
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B. W. Greve
Fairbanks receives ovations amid Coast visit
A Richmond column reviews Fairbanks as a campaign figure, noting warm receptions in California and across the West. It contrasts editorials from the San Francisco Call with local papers, suggesting cautious support while questioning political significance. The piece highlights voice, stature, and mixed signals about his presidential candidacy.
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Indianapolis
Fairbanks
California
San Francisco Call
Jin
Sacramento
Eugene Schmitz
Washington
Perkins
Faibanks
Vic
Sancisco
Anne
San Francisco
Ge Knight
Rocky Mountains
Knight
Pacific Ocean
Fairbanke
Wh Star
News
W Call
Star An
Christian Deaver
Seattle
Becaus
Dist
Near-Confession: Rich and Poor Figures in Pittsburg Tale
A fragment hints at a narrative featuring a criminal among the wealthy and a modest hero, reflecting class contrasts in Pittsburg. The piece suggests a dramatic confession theme and social observation, with emphasis on character types rather than a full plot.
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Pittsburg
France
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