Inside Work and Dolliver Funeral Notes in Political Debate
The piece critiques party stances on labor and tariffs, citing John Kern and southern democracy, and recalls Senator Dolliver’s funeral amid rain and autumn imagery. It questions progressive credentials of Republicans and Democratic shifts, highlighting tensions over tariff policy and political loyalty.
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Insurgent critics and Bryan speeches shape Kansas races
The piece argues that Insurgents are the target of campaign power plays, with Bryan’s Texas and Indiana remarks cited. It claims Democrats, not Republicans, are torn by tariff disputes and that Shively’s senate record is under scrutiny while Bryan champions insurgents and expansion of protection, urging broader coverage.
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Richmond
Kansas
Congress
Marshall
William J. Bryan
el Paso
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Senate
Shively
Indianapolis
Texas
Homemade centerpiece plan discussed in family chat
A domestic scene shows a mother and child planning a homemade centerpiece. The child suggests a $3 centerpiece idea from Woman's Home Journal, noting it can be made for about 75 cents. A parent approves a $10 budget to cover costs.
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How It Was Did That Dest Nickel I Gave You
A terse line reads like a fragment of dialogue about a nickel given and a destination or destination choice. The wording suggests a reminiscence or clipped memory without clear context or names. It captures a snapshot rather than a full event.
Marion County judges deserve nonpartisan support and tenure
The Sun urges Marion county voters to preserve an upright judiciary by reelecting judges Leathers, McMaster, Carter, and Pritchard for merit and independence. It backs Governor Marshall’s constitutional amendment to raise legal standards and condemns incompetent lawyers and partisan court influence.
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Stories Will Be Spread in Indiana Campaign
The Sun reprints William Allen White arguing that campaigns will use personal attacks, manufactured issues, and heavy money to defeat Beveridge in Indiana. He notes key figures like Dolliver La Follette Cummins and claims Interests pour large sums to influence primaries and state conventions against insurgents. He warns the moneyed campaign aims to cripple Beveridge’s political career.
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Sun
Indiana
White
Kansas
Beveridge
Progressive Movement
Dolliver
la Follette
Cummins
Iowa
Congress
Wisconsin
Campaign Ends With Discrediting Schemes in Marion County
White's prediction proves prescient as circulated stories target Beveridge. The plan, not about his record or stance, aims to ruin him by spreading harmful tales. In Marion County a convicted felon serves as the vehicle for this democratic subversion, with other counties using similarly despicable methods.
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Beveridge
Marion
Roosevelt Campaign Troubles and Rumors in Indiana
A statewide effort spread claims of Roosevelt breakdowns and quarrels with Beveridge to undermine rallies in Indiana. Delays by Pennsylvania lines impeded Roosevelt’s Richmond itinerary, delaying connections to New York. The Sun analyzes the “invisible” government tactic and Democratic spin without naming individuals.
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Iowa
Dolliver
Roosevelt
Richmond
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Indianapolis
New York
Pennsylvania Lines
Columbus
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Sun
Kar
Make Big Plans for a Cleaner City of the Future
Visionary call by Daniel H. Burnham for a future city without smoke or dust, electric railways, and enclosed building work. Emphasizes bodily health, spiritual joy, economic efficiency, and enduring, evolving plans that inspire future generations.
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Daniel H. Burnham
Charity, justice, and clean politics in public campaigns
A call against mudslinging in Indiana democracy urges leaders to act for decency and fair play. It argues defamatory tactics harm reputations, citing past national figures who endured false accusations, and asserts campaigns should avoid filth and vulgar brawls to uphold democratic virtue.
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Lincoln
Power shift in trusts and a national bank plan
Lincoln Steffens surveys a move by big financiers to consolidate control through holding companies and a central bank. He cites Aldrich as key architect, arguing Wall Street aims to dominate finance, law, and policy while warning against government bank involvement. The piece links this to broader monopoly opposition and political strategy.
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Lincoln Steffens
Everybody’s
Brass Tacks Man of the Hour in Pennsylvania Politics
The Kansas City Times questions if Democrats should nominate Connie Mack of Philadelphia for governor to carry Pennsylvania. The Detroit News notes Mr. Wellman's case shows how far a man will go when goaded. The Philadelphia Inquirer says Gaby Des Lys plans to work for Manuel after inserting the word For.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Kansas City Times
Gaby Des Lys
Manuel
Philadelphia Inquirer
Mall
Huntsville
Ala
South
Atlanta
Rhode Island GOP Endorses Payne Aldrich Tariff Plan
In a convention meeting the Rhode Island Republican party backed the Payne Aldrich tariff measure. The Chicago Record-Herald notes the stance seems not intended to create a sensation.
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Rhode Island
Chicago Record-Herald
Eggs become luxury as prices rise to forty cents a dozen
The Washington Star notes eggs, whether fresh or adulterated, cost 40 cents per dozen and have entered luxury status. It suggests keeping a family hen as a remedy for consumers facing higher grocery bills.
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Unlucky for Somebody in Forecast of Congress Fate
The Baltimore Sun notes Success Magazine predicts Congress fate hinges on thirteen doubtful districts implying a hoodooed outcome for someone, reflecting a skeptical forecast on electoral chances and political luck.
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Baltimore Sun
A Horrible Aftermath in New York Campaign Fear
Ohio State Journal argues the danger to democracy if Parker wins in New York then claims entitlement to a higher office. The critique warns of self-appointment to power should Parker feel he succeeded in shaping the outcome.
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Indianapolis News
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Ohio State Journal
Boston professor invents microbial trap innovation
A Boston professor invents a trap for microbes prompting debate on its purpose and usefulness. The tone questions why catching microbes would matter, reflecting editorial curiosity about practical applications.
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Washington Herald
The Unreasoning Mob Packers in Chicago Debate Prejudice
Fragmentary note reflects a discussion about prejudice toward Chicago Packers who claim they have done nothing to provoke bias, with garbled phrases suggesting a claim of innocence and surprise at discrimination.
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Chicago
Just a Minute Inconsistency
A Chicago Tribune excerpt portrays a man frustrated by crowded trains and buses, lamenting the lack of seating and rising living costs. He endures crowds at games and parades, sighing over expenses while supporting companions in line.
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Calhoun Youth Encounters Train For First Ride
A Calhoun county youth visiting Blaberry Missouri from steamboat country watches a Hannibal local roll in and out. The station agent jokes about a gangplank to St Louis as the boy admits his plan but says no gangplank was laid. The anecdote comes from the St Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Blaberry
Burnington
St. Louis
Hannibal
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Willing to Learn and the Heiress Tale
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a poor but honest man who loves an heiress. He proposes, she refuses, and he is teased about edressing her. The text ends midconversation with a boy’s question and her retort.
Beve ridge fights child labor in senate speeches
The text recounts Senator Beveridge's 1907 campaign against child labor, detailing his Senate speeches, evidence from Miss Trene Ashby, and harrowing accounts from mills in Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. It notes wages, hours, and injuries faced by young workers and Beveridge's long campaign with the American Federation of Labor.
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United States Senate
Mr. Beveridge
Miss Trene Ashby
The
American Federationiat
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Post
South Carolina
Columbia
D. C
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Montgomery
New South
Honor System for Convicts in Vermont Jails
Sheriff F H Treacy describes a Vermont program letting prisoners work outside unguarded on honor. Since 1906, about 700 men have labored for the state, earning an average 1.75 dollars per day, with 75 cents kept by each man. Only two escape attempts occurred, and the scheme aims to aid families and reform offenders.
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Montpelier
Commonwealth
Forepaugh & Sells Brothers
Massachusetts
New England
Ita
In Doubt I See You Still Standing Pat in Game
A statesman remarks on lingering doubt about staying in the political game while the other compares it to solitaire. Washington reflects on the uncertainty of power and strategy. The exchange suggests tension between steadfast stance and strategic retreat within a political arena.
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Evering Star
Census Bureau Function Stated in Pa and Son Exchange
A brief Chicago News note presents a father and son dialogue explaining the census bureau as a collector of facts provided to the public after they become outdated. The charming exchange highlights public data and official records in plain terms.
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