Bryan and Kern clash over platform and record
In Indianapolis remarks from William Jennings Bryan critique John Kern for running on a platform without concrete achievements. The piece notes Democratic repudiation of Denver platform and questions Kern and Roosevelt Beveridge ties affecting Indiana Senate prospects amid national tariff debates.
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Bryan
Indiana
Cau
Democratic Senate
Denver
Kern
Roosevelt
William Ws ‘Bryan
Indianapolis
Bevyige Vote Split Reveals Democratic Faults in Rail Bill
The text argues that Democratic senators split on the Dolliver amendment to curb overcapitalization and stock watering in railroads. It namegulals Beveridge, Borah, Newlands, Shively, and others, accusing Democrats of siding with railroads and Big Business under Aldrich. Insurgent Republicans are praised for sticking to the people.
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Morgan
Ryan
Duke
Francis
Bryan
Harmon
Wall Street
Wickersham
Aldrich
Dolliver
Interstate Commerce Commission
Beveridge
Borah
Bourne
Bristow
Brown
Burkett
Burton
Chamberlain
Clapp
Crawford
Cummins
Dixon
Gamble
Jones
la Follette
Newlands
Purcell
Stone
Bacon
Bailey
Bradley
Brandegee
Briggs
Burnham
Burrows
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Clark
Crane
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Depew
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Elkins
Frazier
Frye
Gallinger
Guggenheim
Hale
Heyburn
Hughes
Kean
Lodge
McEnery
Martin
Money
Oliver
Overman
Page
Pay
Senate
Standard Oil
Sugar Trust
Lumber Trust
Benjamin F. Shively
Indiana
Nelson W. Aldrich
Mr. Bryan
Shively
Buncombe
Democratic Party
Kern
Marshall
Railroads
Trusts
Interurban Wages and Fatal Wrecks Highlight Indiana Lines
A survey notes eleven interurban lines serving Indianapolis with nine under traction systems. One hundred eleven lives were lost in the last five years across five wrecks. Motormen earn 18 to 25 cents per hour, Columbus and Southern paying 26 cents. average wage about 23 cents. Freight brakemen on steam roads average $85 monthly, while interurban crews face double-track challenges and governance growth debates.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute, Indianalis & Eastern Traction Company
Indianapolis, Newcastle & Toledo Electric Railway Company
Indianapolis & Louisville Traction Company
Indianapolis, Crawfordsville & Western Traction Company
Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Traction Company
Indianapolis, Cloverdale & Vincennes Traction Company
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company
Indiana Union Traction Company
Beech Grove Traction Company
Columbus & Southern
Railroad Commission
Traction
York
State
Beveridge Fight Driven by Public Interest in Indiana
The atmosphere in Washington differs from the nation as lobbyists and powerful interests pressure Congress to favor private greed over the public good. Senator Beveridge stands as a rock against temptations, with insurgents counting on money and political tricks to defeat him in Indiana. The nation watches as Indiana votes on Beveridge amid local attacks and national support for the champion of the people. William Allen White, Emporia Gazette.
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Washington
Congress
America
Indiana
United States
Senator Beveridge
Beveridge
William Allen White
Emporia Kas. Gazette
Infant Slaves in Factory Exposed in Senate Evidence
The United States Senate heard affidavits from Elbert Hubbard and others detailing child labor conditions in South Carolina mills. Descriptions cover long hours, minimal nourishment, exhausted children, and brutal routines that strip away childhood and humanity.
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Dibert Hubbard
East Aurora
Roycrofters Corporation
Larkin Soap Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Philistine Magazine
Elbert Hubbard
Chas. S. Wright
Erie County
New York
Hubbard
South Carolina
On His Guard. Teacher and pupil explain the Alps joke
In the Sydney Bulletin a teacher asks why Han nibal crossed the Alps and a young pupil replies for the same reason as crossing the road. The exchange showcases a playful exchange about puzzles and humor between teacher and child.
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Hannibal
Alps
Sydney Bulletin
Mary Got Married in Cryptic Wedding Exchange
Reading the fragment shows a terse, stylized exchange about a wedding. A woman in mourning and another with a flowered head garment discuss marriage, mentioning “Married to her boss” and a garbled line. The readable text hints at a social vignette without clear names or places.
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Mary
Marriage Dictation Wage Claim Noted by Times
The St. Louis Times quotes a remark on marital labor equity, noting Mary’s half day of dictation contrasted with her husband’s full twenty four hours and her lack of wages. The line, attributed to editorials, reflects early 20th century workplace satire on domestic labor compensation.
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St. Louis
Dream of a Million Dollars Haunts Bank Treasure
A Washington Evening Star quips about a nightmare in which the speaker dreams of a million dollars only to fear a bank error. The joke plays on thoughts of abundance mixed with distrust of financial dealings.
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Washington Evening Star
Real beauty is indeed rare here-
A clipped phrase appears to reflect a columnist note or caption about aesthetics, urging discernment in judging beauty. No named individuals or clear organizational context is evident, leaving interpretation as a reflective aside within a broader page.
Raise IT The Power for Peace by Charles Ferguson
A review of Angell’s Optical Delusion of Europe argues modern prosperity rests on commerce and finance not arms. Military force cannot enrich nations today as universal banking spreads risk. disarmament and economics, not war, determine real strength, reducing belligerent paranoia in America and Europe.
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Angell
Europe
Mr. Angell
Mwdferm
Germany
London
Bank of England
Berlin
England
America
The Age of the Elks By Elbert Hubbard
A personal reminiscence praising the Elks and railroad workers. The narrator celebrates lifelong health, travel, kindness received, and mutual regard with soldiers of labor from trains and hotels. He recalls an event on a Wichita toke trip where a stranger returns his pocketbook and funds, highlighting gratitude toward Elks and railroad staff.
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Chee-Ild
Europe
Wichita
Kas
If You Can Keep Your Head Amid Chaos and Doubt
A compact meditation on resilience and self control drawing from Michael Angelo and Kipling. It contrasts stone carving vision with stoic discipline, urging calm under pressure, honest speech, perseverance, and balance between pride and humility.
Senator Beveridge's Reelection Opposed by Kern
Galveston News notes Indiana senator Beveridge faces a challenge from John W. Kern the whiskered figure who was not elected vice president. The brief item identifies Kern as the challenger in the re election contest.
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Beveridge
Indiana
John W. Kern
Kern
Galveston News
Oklahoma to Portugal. A tip to the Portuguese
The Daily Oklahoman urges Portugal to adopt initiative referendum and recall, and to elect senators by direct vote. It also advises keeping post masters out of politics, framing the commentary as a foreign political recommendation.
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Oklahoma
Portugal
Senate
Oklahoman
Worst to Come. Wait till the new republic tackles the tariff question
Boston Daily Globe signals looming debate as a new republic faces tariff policy. warns of broader economic and political tensions ahead.
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New Republic
Boston Daily Globe
Stand Back Dont Crowd Upsetting Fare Claim Report
Baltimore Sun cites a bizarre aviation pricing claim stating fares at fifty dollars per minute. The note warns that one person may monopolize time, excluding others seeking service in a crowded market scene.
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Baltimore Sun
Don’t Stir Him Up as Ex Presidents Face New Debate
A Buffalo Courier editorial argues that handling former presidents is now a grave, unprecedented question, urging cautious, principled approaches to post‑presidency conduct and public remarks. The piece underscores political caution amid heightened scrutiny of ex-office figures.
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Buffalo Courier
Why Not Die A Loneliest Lady Of Eight In Ohio
The Charleston News and Courier quotes a cynic remark about longevity tied to not marrying, suggesting life seems hollow in such a lonely state. The piece touches on social attitudes toward marriage and aging in Ohio.
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Ohio
Charleston
Forest Fires Prompt Alarm in Minnesota Regions
Kansas City Star reports heightened danger as Minnesota forest fires raise safety concerns. Hon. James A. Tawney of Winona is noted to have become involved amid the crisis.
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Nels
Roosevelt
Aldrich
Senator Aldrich
Kansas City Star
Minnesota
James A. Tawney
Winoname
Tall Timber
Kansas City
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