Hearst and Hughes loom in New York governor race
The piece argues Hearst could sweep New York if insurance companies wield influence. It notes Mr. Lawson’s claim that insurance power may defeat Hughes, while Republicans pledge no corporate donations and call for honest government. Voters are warned that dead men cannot vote.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Hearst
New York
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Hughes
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New York Republican Committee
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican Party
United States
The Late Bridge Trust Dissolution in Ohio
Ohio anti trust actions have dissolved the Bridge Trust with thirteen original members. Six have folded or left the state. one is in U.S. bankruptcy. five remaining capitulated. Trustees will wind up affairs as charters are surrendered and business rights revoked. The case highlights public disdain for trusts that overprice bridges and corrupt politics.
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Bridge Trust
Ohio
Lsve
Gnally
United States Court
Obig
Ohio Bridge Trust
Buckeye energy drive praised by Ohio officials
A fragmentary note credits Ohio officials and energy programs for progress and the people of Buckeye State expressing pride and self congratulations in the wake of improved efficiency and governance.
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Ohio
Oho Jawa 4
Buckeys
Ehouta
Reform in orthography and decimal systems discussed
The article notes English philosophers favor reform but warn of a slow process toward a united effort. It highlights decimal system adoption as more crucial than spelling changes, comments on German views, and mentions Evanston police upset by a banana bite delaying an answer, humorously noting officers must eat too.
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Buffalo
McKinley
Germany
Evanston
New Labor Party platform outlined for Canada unions
A union labor founded New Labour Party in Canada promotes free compulsory education an eight hour day inspection of industries abolition of contract work minimum wage reform and public ownership of railways telegraphs and waterworks. It calls taxation changes reduced industrial burden increased land value taxes child labor bans and local arbitration. The piece notes US unions may seek influence via balance of power and contrasts Canadian aims with recent election results. A Texas man paid jail fines to gather cotton crops. Kansas papers urged to copy.
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NEW Labor Party
Uniom Labor
Canada
Publc
Dominion Senate
United States
Indiana attorney general urges stronger anti trust laws
Charles W. Miller argues Indiana trusts law is inadequate and hampers prosecution. He cites other states and federal acts, urges new statutes to empower authorities to break up combinations, and notes enforcement and testimony costs. He also links temperance to the Kentucky senate race and hints at implications.
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Charles W. Miller
Indiana
Congress
General Assembly
Germany debates spelling reform in editorial pages
German publications discuss President Roosevelt era spelling reform. Critics split into witty humorists proposing letter substitutions and serious scholars seeking an efficient scientific approach to reform. The Taogische Nundschau cites Algernon Ashton in London papers discussing unprecedented attempts.
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Germany
Reformed Spelling Board
London
Taogische Nundschau
Algernon Ashton
Annie Il
New Washington Herald Earns Noted Start in Capital
A new era begins in Washington as the Washington Herald debuts with Scott C. Bone at the helm in Indiana style leadership. The paper mirrors the Post’s features and typography, promising charm and strong national reach under Bone’s guidance.
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Washington Herald
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D. C
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Washington Post
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Herald
ThesPaper
Mr. Bone
Lost
Post
Howe
Bona
Indiana
A Forgotten Air Veiled in Wind and Sleep
Fragmentary verse evokes a shy, frail sound in a forest mood. The speaker questions the soul behind the sighing wind, the deep hush of trees, and a distant hymn-like breath in a nocturnal scene.
Democrats Regarded as Hope After Off-Year Quiet
At the Grand hotel in Lebanon, Sam Raleton notes Democrats say off-year calm conceals campaign energy. He cites public discontent with present administration policies, a belief in Democratic remedies, and discussions with leaders across the state. Meanwhile traveling men observed crowds of women outside show windows, joking about mirrors and self-critique as the scene plays out.
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Sam Raleton
Lebanon
Campelen
Ralston
Kaya
Roosevelt
Mr. Ralston
Nenin
Roane
Marian
Grand Hotel
Beveridge Aided Rockyboy Indiens Relief Effort
A Washington correspondent softened a mock scene into a real aid tale about Senator Beveridge of Indiana championing a bill for Chief Rockyboy and his band of Bhe Khane Indians. After years of hardship, Beveridge investigated their plight and pressed Congress to provide meals and relief, aligning with Secretary Taft and Hay era sentiment to help the wandering Montana group. The episode, stirred by a humor piece, led to genuine congressional action for starving Indians.
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Beveridge
Indiana
Jay
Rockyboy
Ste Redo
Ilsaaler
Rockytoy
Trockyboy
Montana
Hackyboy
Heveridge
Band of Warrior
Alieon
Lowa
Senator Aldrich
Rhode Island
Man'n
Smooth Medicine
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Walks and Talks on Truth and Diamonds in a Denver Scene
A Denver bank teller discusses truth telling by eye contact and body cues while a jeweler demonstrates how a real diamond refracts light to reveal authenticity. An undertaker comments on the tombs of England and American capitalists contrast with a 19th century Lehigh valley land ad that sparked a Scranton boom.
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England
Duke of Hamilton
Hams Minn Palace
Castle of San Angelo
Florente
Has Found the Way Gourdan Starts New Bank At Washington Port
Gourdan, the man who recently sought to break into the penitentiary, has begun a new bank venture at Washington Port. The move may address the broader problem by establishing a stable financial base.
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Gourdan
Washington Port
Wonder Who Taught Them Jepanor Fund Misused by Officials
A fragment from a Chicago note asserts Jepanor funds diverted to officials and broader corruption. It claims repeated remarks that certain groups imitate others, suggesting a pattern of emulation and accountability concerns.
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Chicago
Disappointed Cubans Face New Government Reality
A fragmented report notes Cubans confront a transitional government not aligned with expectations and warns of tensions as citizens reassess leadership. Officials promise stabilization amid uncertainty about policy direction and future prospects.
Glimpses of Science Explore Tuberculosis and Radium Power
A 1900s science sketch describes tubercle bacillus infection routes in humans, notes energy claims for radium with imagined feats, and cites lectures by Dr. Lawrence Flick and others. It mentions a device surveying boreholes in South Africa and curious anecdotes about a man’s lunchroom chatter.
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Tho Hague
Lawrence Filck
Phipps Institute
Philadelphia
Countdown to Winter Costs Prompts Saving Plan
A cautious reminder highlights the approaching cold season and its money drains on clothing and other needs. The Indiana Trust Co. urges readers to begin weekly deposits now, promising 3 percent interest compounded semi annually in May and November.
Joys of an Auto Arrest in a Turbulent Court Tale
A reflective narrator recalls a dramatic arrest and a trial in a Brooklyn court. The piece blends vivid scene with courtroom justice themes, noting the public eye, shame, and the double edge of punishment as a symbol of social judgment. It references a Brooklyn court’s handling of a case and a sense of delayed satisfaction.
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Brooklyn
Hopeinas of Justice
Minneapolia Journal
Bryan’s Unconvincing Entertaining Reply
A fragmentary note about Bryan describes an entertaining scene that seems unconvincing. The terse phrasing hints at a conversation or performance where enthusiasm clashes with doubt, leaving the reader uncertain about the outcome or reaction.
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