Civic League Faces Money Controversy Over Candidates
A civic group denounces accepting funds from candidates while criticizing the line between citizen donors and official candidates. It warns that money taint risks discrediting the league and its reports, urging purity and reform as calls rise to explain Harriman’s 1904 slush fund and political influence.
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Indianapolis Civic League
The
Civic League
Ah Sin
Bret Harte
League
Roosevelt
Harriman
Republican Party
The Case of Pouren A Liberty Cause Across The Seas
An opinion piece defends Pouren against U S government detention at Russia s request arguing he is a foe of oppression and innocent like Garibaldi Kosciusko and other freedom fighters. It notes 70000 Americans have signed petitions urging his release and questions the government s justification while comparing Pouren to historic patriots.
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Pouren
Garibaldi
Russia
Kosciusko
POUREN SHOULD BE RELEASED SAY SUPPORTERS
A public appeal condemns sending Pouren back to Russia arguing that 70 000 petitioners are honest and that an official report details atrocities including a girl flogged by Cossacks to reveal her father s hiding place. It questions Roosevelt Shields and Root and urges Pouren s release.
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Russia
Pouren
Commissioner Shields
Shields
Drgma
Roosevelt
Tombs
New York City
United States
Mr. Root
Mr. Roosevelt
Root
Today and Tomorrow's Best Stories
Joke pair compares vision and sight with a pun about two girls across the street. The cartoon caption plays on the phrase vision as the pretty one and sight as the other, reflecting lighthearted humor from the period.
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Cobb
Dobb
Cook cat show winner noted in Zoophily journal
The record mentions Cook and Henk discussing a cat show where a dog named Cook reportedly won first prize. The Journal of Zoophily is cited as the source.
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Cook
Henk
Journal of Zoophily
Red flag symbolism and Socialists debated in letter
Indianapolis reader Harry Hermann letters to the Sun defend red flags at a Woodmen of the World march and dispute claims of Socialist class hatred. He notes police did not confiscate flags, argues Socialists seek a classless order, and cites global support for change while defending the red flag as a symbol of universal freedom.
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the Sun
Logansport
Ind
Tomlinson Hall
Merchant
Cory
Brotherhood of
Mankind
Universal
Freedom
Harry. Hermann
Indianapolis
Audubon ‘Road
Waton and the Republican grafters in Indiana politics
A critical editorial charges Marion County Republicans with graft and machine tactics. It claims the grafted funds funded headquarters at the courthouse, condemns the party’s control over judges and legislators, and urges voters to reject the corrupt system in the upcoming November election. It notes leaders doubt Watson’s governor bid, highlights John McGregor’s headquarters, and cites Hemenway’s Senate pursuit as a reward for public funds.
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Marion County
Republican
Indiana
Republican Party
James E. Watson
John McGregor
Watson
Taxpayer
Hemenway
Joe Cannon
Senate
Funny Monkeys and Princes Marry for American Fortune
A lively international romance mocks a Belgian parade of titled hopes as an American girl contemplates marrying an Italian prince. Garibaldi’s red shirt and King Edward’s reaction frame a global spectacle of money, power, and cultural longing. The piece weighs the irony of wealth and status crossing oceans amid civic pride and satire.
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Garibaldi
America
Staten Island
Miss Elkins
Edward
England
Patricia
Abruzzi
Turin
Europe
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Postoffice Ag
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Knox
Edward H. Harriman
Washington
Oyster Bay
New York Supreme Court
Worman
Harry Hermann
Republican County
Funny Monkeys
Kings
Princes
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