Envy and the Indiana Republican split over Fairbanks
A political analysis argues that Indiana Republicans resist Fairbanks as reactionary and out of step with Roosevelt era progressivism. It cites organized supporters and vested interests favoring Fairbanks while the broad party prefers Rooseveltism and Bryan over his candidacy. The piece contends voters fear nominating a candidate seen as backward and beholden to hostile influences.
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Indiana
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Organization
Mr. Fairbanks
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
The Third Term Bogey in Political Debate
The third term issue is a false scare that appears to imitate imperialism as a Bryan shadowgraph to frighten the public. The remark suggests the tactic is a political ploy rather than a substantive policy matter.
Can a man be good and succeed in business
A preacher asks if virtue can coexist with business success amid a long slump in public conscience. The piece lists widespread ethical lapses from cheating and short weights to fraud and adulterated goods, noting rich individuals escaping law and suggesting reform must endure.
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Lfe
The Square Deal Push To Keep Honest Government Vital
The piece argues for ongoing reform and public vigilance in business and politics. It praises honest effort and condemns dishonest methods while urging citizens to sustain momentum against evil forces that would reverse progress. It emphasizes unity across parties for moral governance and warns reformers must match anti reform opposition.
Mr Fairbanks Known For Temperate Habits Only
Reputable figure Mr Fairbanks is praised for irreproachable conduct. The only noted weakness is a habit of travel and a playful remark that his only form of excess is a “dissipation of motion.”
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Fairbanks
Army officers resent horseback test order tone
Officers resent a recent official horseback test order’s plain directives while civilians judge the matter differently. The public values clear discipline and fair treatment for troops, expecting officers to manage problems without lingering grievance. The piece argues such tests may curb self importance among strategists.
Waiting for Posterity Judgment and Fine in Trust Case
The text compares patience for a verdict to waiting for posterity and reference to a Standard Oil fine, noting the harsh remark about death intervening while awaiting judgment and payment in a trust case. It cites Brother McArthur and Rockefeller as figures referenced in the discussion.
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Brother McArthur
Opposition to Parcels Post Hikes Express Trust Reform
Those who oppose the parcels post scheme will aid their cause by reforming the express trust and by forcing carriers to reasonable charges and efficient public service. Extortion by express companies would push parcels post and its adoption, and persistence in hoggish behavior will hasten its arrival.
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Express Trust
Roosevelt and Bryan in third term debate cited by St. Louis Times
The St Louis Times notes Bryan’s inability to attack Roosevelt directly and labels the third term issue as fallacious. It also mentions Fairbanks distancing himself from the cocktail matter blaming a woman. Washington officers returned from a 15 mile horseback test smiling, despite potential mishaps.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
President Roosevelt
Washington
Fairbanks Boom Faces Rough Sledding Ahead
The Democratic press bureau notes Fairbanks growth stalls as winter nears. They warn the boom will likely ease once snow covers the ground, predicting a sliding pace through the coming season.
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Democratic Press Bureau
Fairbanks
President's St Louis speech reassures Fairbanks residents
The St Louis address by the president eases concerns among Fairbanks residents about the constitutional matter. Local officials report renewed confidence and a calmer public mood following the speech.
Fragmentary remark on federal powers and the president
A fragment notes that constitutional powers of the federal government are discussed and implies the president may not be as dangerous as feared. The passage hints at shifting views and political context without clear specifics or names.
Minnesota Rail Commission Chief Sifts Fairbanks Mention
Ira B. Mills of St. Paul, president of the Minnesota State Railway Commission, tells the Washington Herald that Fairbanks is not considered in Minnesota. He notes the Fairbanks man was mentioned but scorned, offering a brief nod to recognition without support.
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Minnesota State Railway Commission
The
Washington Herald
Fairbanks
Minnesota
Labyrinth of litigation cited in Standard Oil case
A reference describes Standard Oil as having a labyrinth of litigation. The statement contrasts wealthier stakes with a common stomach ailment metaphor, calling the legal entanglement an ordinary citizen’s belly-ache.
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Standard Oil
Fairbanks Boom Appears To Disintegrate
The Saturday Evening Post notes the Fairbanks boom has nearly collapsed, warning the magazine may be labeled malignant and envious if its prose remains overly circumlocutory in its rhetoric.
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Saturday Evening Post
Fairbanks
the Post
Wall Street Journal Applauds Postponement of President Speeches
Wall Street Journal notes that the president is not delivering speeches at the moment, stressing a pause rather than reduced interest. The decision is described as a temporary change in schedule, with no indication of withdrawal from public discourse.
Lillian Russell Calls Divorce A Great Blessing
Lillian Russell states divorce is one of the greatest human blessings, while several of her ex husbands react with fervent attention to her remark.
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Lillian Russell
Lillian
Covington Author Addresses Democratic Party Salvation
A Covington Indiana man has written a book titled What Shall the Democratic Party Do to Be Saved The work argues the waterways question is a fundamental issue of great importance and that the president shows broad vision in addressing it.
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Covington, Ind
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R. E
First Baptist Church
James W. Galloway
Charles Hurst
George Meyers
Salvation Army
Army
Benjamin Trimpe
Gov Vardaman questions president on constitution quotation
Governor Vardaman scorns the president and asks who told Mr. Vardaman there was a constitution. He labels the president’s view as treating the constitution as a blank paper. The exchange reflects political tensions over constitutional authority.
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Minister’s critique on Fairbanks life of service drawns fire
A minister’s remarks describing Mr. Fairbanks as “elving a life-time of service” to the Methodist church draw criticism as critics urge fact checking. The exchange centers on accuracy of phrasing in public statements and the record of Fairbanks’s religious service.
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Fairbanks
Methodist Church
New York Company Pays President 200000 for Expenses
A New York traction concern reports paying its president $200000 for expenses. The note hints at broader contributions by Mr Strap Hanger. The piece mentions a cocktail incident in China and Taft in Shanghai with a silver punch bowl. Indiana reports King Corn narrowly beating Jack Frost in a driving finish.
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Taft
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King Corn
Brewer and saloon men face closure, Fairbanks must seek tails
A Tipton Times quip notes that if brewers and saloon men are shut, Vice-President Fairbanks would have to obtain cock tails at his usual Columbia club, implying a pun on ties to social scenes amid controversy.
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Tipton Times
Columbia Club
Caruso’s Voice Fails Yet Records Stand In Heaven
The report notes Caruso’s voice failing but his record remains, not phonographic monkey house. Rockefeller declares he is responsible to God, hinting fines made in heaven. The Hughes movement shows persistent political force rising quietly.
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Caruso
John D. Rockefeller
Not an easy matter to be a popular governor
Fragmentary chatter from the Marion Chronicle mentions Gov Hanly and a string of unrelated observations including Quentin Roosevelt, domestic octopi, and a quip about a steward of God with an oil can. The text weaving suggests a column or satire with political jabs and historic references.
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Marion Chronicle
Hanly
Labor shortages and fares spark urban concerns
A fragment notes widespread labor scarcity across the country and a local debate over a two cent fare. It also mentions E. H. Harriman as a hydrological figure and comments that progress is just beginning.
Fragmented Social Quips on Truth and Vanity
A string of sharp witticisms decrying hypocrisy gossip and vanity. It mocks chaperons social sham rheumatism and brittle frankness while suggesting truth turns sour and criticism curdles with malice. The terse lines reflect witty social commentary.
Women of many trades grace quiet Adirondack summer
A rural tale recalls a summer host who serves tea at five as two bereaved daughters arrive after a funeral. The piece highlights a versatile woman who stores skills from millinery to nursing and undertaking, earning respect for efficiency, sympathy, and prudent catering. It also notes Mrs Ida Webster of Kansas harvesting 80 bushels wheat and 3,000 corn on an 800 acre farm, paying off a mortgage and amassing a $50,000 worth.
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Yiu
Cincinnati Times-Star
Ida Webster
Pratt County
Kas
Fred Bonnifield
Ella Gregorie
Renowned Writers Cast In Realistic Light In Anecdotes
A collage of remarks and anecdotes on Arthur Stringer Rudyard Kipling Joaquin Miller Emerson Hough and others. The items discuss writing discipline inspiration methods and attitudes toward fame wealth and public perception across several quotes and stories from Life San Francisco Call and Cincinnati Times Star.
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Cincinnati Times-Star
Simple Things Loved By A Mother From Detroit Free Press
Poem recalls a mother cherishing simple baby keepsakes. Lines describe blue ribbon, tiny shoes, a nightie, and booties as sacred treasures kept close. The verse emphasizes the quiet, humble joys of motherhood over public display.
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Detroit
Then It's Medicine Whisky or Cure Says Tribune
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune quips that whiskey is medicine if no other remedy is available, echoed by the Washington Post remark that it serves as a cure when alternatives vanish. The brief item notes the lighthearted stance on whiskey as a remedy.
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Post
Quotes from Indianapolis figures on society and work
A collection of remarks from multiple individuals including Harvey Stout and Mayor Bookwalter on topics such as politics, finances, immigration, health, fishing, church life, hunger relief, child development, dog licensing, policing, charitable fundraising, and vocational education. The opinions cover civic duties, legal matters, and labor, reflecting local concerns and a wander through social issues of the period.
Fairbanks Cocktail Theme Sparks National Debate
A Stockton of editorials ridicules the Fairbanks cocktail flap in the 1900 campaign era. Critics note the issue reveals how embellishment shapes public perception while politicians face humor and offense from presidential aspirants. The exchange spans Toledo to Boston with sharp quips on ethics and dining room politics.
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Hayes
White House
Evarte
Utica
Roosevelt echoes Marshall on implied powers, bluntly proposes repeat
The Milwaukee News compares President Roosevelt to John Marshall, arguing Roosevelt seeks to enact the same implied powers doctrine by repeating past actions, though less adroitly and more bluntly than the jurist who expanded the court’s role.
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Supreme Court
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Modern sighs vs old chivalry in love tales
A Louisville Courier-Journal literary note muses on how young men sigh now versus in chivalrous days, suggesting sighs shift with changing fortunes as lovers face worn trousseaus and scant belongings.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Political Buzz and Local Gubernatorial Hopefuls
The Indianapolis Sun notes Roose velt carrying southern states as proof of momentum. The World backs Marion county Republican William L. Taylor for governor, urging Black voters to support him. Posey of Evansville shifts from politics to Angora goat barbeque and pastoral pursuits, attracting notice in multiple dailies.
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Roosevelt
Madison Courier
Gurley Brewer
Indianapolis World
William L. Taylor
Marion County
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Kentucky
Washington Democrat
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Roosevelt Stands First in GOP Nomination Outlook
Brigadier general Thomas W. Scott of the Illinois National Guard reported in Washington that Charles Cannon is favored to win the first ballot in Wisconsin Iowa Kansas Indiana Kentucky and perhaps another midwestern state. He added Roosevelt is the first choice if he seeks the nomination, even above the current House speaker.
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Washington
Cannon
Wisconsin
Towa
Kansas
Indiana
Kentucky
Roosevelt
House
Chcago Poat
Beveridge Studies Income Tax Abroad
Senator Beveridge studied England France and Germany tax laws during his European sojourn and will reveal findings and proposed legislation when Congress reconvenes. He plans to outline his intentions for future countrywide tax measures in coming session.
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