Railroads urged to publicize safety to cut wrecks
A Indianapolis Sun article argues for broader public publicity on railroad safety to prevent accidents. It contends that profit motives and stock speculation hinder progress, and urges the government and press to reveal names, dates, and places of causes. The piece criticizes limited reports from the Interstate Commerce Commission and calls for systemic accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rai
Lttle
Interstate Commerce Commission
Scratching the Ticket in Marion County Election
Voters face a crucial Indiana election with guidance on choosing candidates beyond party lines. The piece urges ballots reflecting on independence, understanding the new voting machine, and voting for full tickets or cross-ticket support to back better candidates. It notes past Independence League advocacy by David B. Hill as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
United States
Indiana
General Assembly
National Congress
Prohibition
People’s Party
Lanar
Theas
Senate
David B. Hill
Independence League
New York
Court of Appeals
Ite Democracy
Coroner probes Atlantic City wreck to reveal true cause
The coroner investigates the electric train wreck near Atlantic City to uncover the actual cause, arguing that knowledge of wreck causes and corrective measures is essential to prevent future disasters. Public safety hinges on exposing true fault lines, not vague explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Williams Retreats From Indiana Fight in Congress
John Sharp Williams, a leading Democratic figure, travels to Indiana to address Third district Democrats but faces internal strife and is met with vigorous opposition. The episode follows Williams admonishing Landis over tariff strategy, illustrating party divisions as a house divided against itself. Eight men were executed for robbing the Russian government of 288000, a grim note in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sharp Wiliams
Leonaress
Indiana
Missouri
John Sharp
Williams
Congress
Charles B. Landis
Landis
Bailey Speaks On Hearst In Texas Senator Speech
Senator Bailey of Texas delivers a calm critique of William Randolph Hearst. He claims Hearst deranges the Democratic party and would ruin elections and leadership if elected, contrasting northern and southern habits to underline his view. Bryan is noted to be active in politics as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Texas
William Randolph Hearst
New York
North
South
Hearst
Democratic Party
Watera- Pierce Oil Company
the Standard
Ytigime
New
Roosevelt's The Boy Andrew Carnegie on spelling reform
Andrew Carnegie, back from Seal land, shares views on spelling reform. A busy industrialist, he emphasizes practical progress and optimism in language reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Sealland
Mr. Carnegie
Roosevelt praised for reform efforts and contrasts with England
The piece rails at English critics and lauds President Roosevelt for reform progress. It cites Carnegie praising Roosevelt, mocks linguistic reforms, and notes various oddities from 1912 era politics. It mentions a Columbus, Ohio arrest over damages and other local events, with assorted opinions on unions, labor, and public life.
Swedish Telephones Lead in European Usage
Sweden has encouraged telephone use for years and now some regions report higher adoption than anywhere else in the world. A new hands free receiver allows use without the device touching the mouthpiece though ringing sounds travel from a distant bell held near the user.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
What Is Stand Pat In This Quirky Verse?
A fragmented historical verse mocks the tactic stand pat as a stalled stance in politics. It references voting, inevitability, and turnout with playful, oblique imagery. The piece hints at public sentiment shaping action and the rhythm of decision making.
Traveling salesman Doty on luxury goods market rise
At the Fralish hotel Doty reports unprecedented holiday trade and prosperity across the central states. He notes strong demand for luxury wares and says merchants expect continued prosperity under the Roosevelt administration, with Indiana showing approval of the current state policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Doty
Fralish
Doty Saya
Hla
Indiana
Stories That Others Have Chuckled Over
A fragmented column mocks public figures and mental health talk as a wandering tale unfolds. A politician meets a man on a bench who claims to be Czar Nicholas, sparking a surreal exchange about fame and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uarry K. ‘Thaw
Stenneley Knight
Tnaune
Waylumn
Polly Helan
Czar Nicholas
Coussa
Maki
Germany
Courge
Beating Nature Herself in a Philadelphia Artist Exhibition
The article reviews Mary Cansatt Ives and Mina Cansatt in Paris and Philadelphia talks about recent works hung in Luxembourg and shown to American collectors. It notes critical praise, satire on political figures, and hints at statewide election sentiment with murmurs of Republican and Democratic strengths and surprises to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cansatt
Philadelphia
Ives
Paris
Sevain
Luxembourg
Misa Uay- Satt
Mina Cansatt
Dvad Cama
B. Moore
Comneravillea
Moors
Slath
James E. Watson
Kuhn
Charles E Hughes and the Insurance Investigation
A detailed portrait of Charles E Hughes guiding the insurance inquiry with relentless discipline and meticulous attention to testimony and records. The piece cites Wardman and the American Monthly Review describing his endurance and leadership during the hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highes
Bravens
Cormilitea
Herada
New York
United States
Hewin
CIA
Hughes
Fas
Bern
Net
Arala
Loyuly
Charles Evang Hughes
Drevid Wardman
American Monthly Review of
Eviews
The Other Side and The Disgruntled Novelist
A fragmentary piece discusses a Cleveland classroom debate on domestic science for young children and a tale of a disillusioned novelist. It recalls a Briton soldier scene and an encounter at a bookstore where a salesman returns the author’s own book asking for a different pick. The anecdote wraps with the novelist denying praise and the clerk urging candor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam J. Johnson
Cleveland
Cleveland Nehonl
Perges
Wieon
New Idea on Baldness and Confederate Home Helpers
Miss warynes, manager of Gen Robert F. Tee, among collectors aiding the Richmond Confederate Woman's Home. Lealy plans sale of Warhbingtonianna items to fund the home while recounting a child's question about fate and aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Warynes
Robert F. Tee
Confederata
Richmond
Misa Lealy
Sal
Mies Leo
Moody and a Journalist On Horseback Mention Cabinet Officers
Atty Gen Moody, during a November World’s Work ride, chats with a newspaper correspondent who jokes about cabinet members as ordinary people. The exchange covers Postmaster General Payne and Secretary Manly, with Moody noting wit and public life. A later scene shows Moody declining a photo, then a different cell of society, including a wheel chair bound woman, appears in the boardwalk setting. The piece also mentions Moody’s notoriety for blunt replies in a case involving a plain man accused of arson, a quip about reading and fire, and a final note on Rev Edward Canhisa, son of a Pittsburgh millionaire, taking a Philadelphia pastorate.
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Moody
Washington
Moreceason
Nomi
Mr. Moody
Adua Itrions
Payne
Joe
Manly
Seymour Eaton
Nes
Lellever
Traten
Ameer Tour Through Indi of Afshanistan Planned
An Atmeer tour through Indi of Afshanistan will be conducted with gear pomp and ceremony and a large retinue. The ameer will depart his country with about 1,600 accompanying followers. In Russia a jocular hotel remark is noted about distance to Hotel Gaspipeski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur — Huntheon Gleason
America
Atmeer
Indi
Ameer
Afshanistan
Tet era street encounter sparks quip about quinine
A garbled reminiscence shows two women chatting as a man in green wearing a teaver hat passes, one jokes about needing quinine, and the other agrees. The fragment ends with a misread exchange, reflecting odd spellings and a humor note from a November era clipping.
Revival over discipline debate at St Paul schools
A disputed shift to new school discipline rules at St Paul Schools sparked controversy as fathers, mothers, and teachers debated corporal punishment. Principal Welch and Superintendent Heater confronted a stormy session about replacing whipping with measured, parent‑involved steps to curb incorrigible behavior.
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St. Paul's
S. la Veerer
Jefferson School
Orber
Setliuis
Lms
Nhlek Hawks
Welch
Heater
Turing
Wil
Ana
St. Paul Planpor-Prova
The Day at the anit by Jesse Lynch Williams
A dramatic scene from a November Outline Magazine piece depicts a pivotal race between a white rival and an Indian athlete. The crowd roars as a spectacular block ends a near victory, leaving both athletes sprawled and the audience stunned by the collision of pride, race, and sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onv Oldlac University
Retaji Herm
Jeruwin
Brouht
Mopether
New England
Ant
Jesse Lynch Willams
Outline
Real Ice Skating Company Forms in Melbourne
The Real Ice Skating Company formed in Melbourne aims to amuse skaters and has invested heavily in plant and building. Large provisions are made under the skating door for cold storage of meat fruit and water products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Ice Skating Company
Melbourne
An Inventor's Opinion and Pershing's Rise
A reader recounts personal trials with rangefinder and submarine torpedo plans, detailing patent denial, wartime use, and later political figures. The piece shifts to Brig. Gen. John M. Pershing, his career, Moro relations, and a vivid anecdote of a flag ceremony and Datto salute.
French Artillery Declared World Best After Review
London Times military correspondent reports after west of France maneuvers that French field artillery is best in the world. Conclusion rests on thorough preparation, practice, and the combined skill of its crews, with the weapon system poised to retain preeminent position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Chestnut Notes Highlight Weather and Warnings
A fragmented column hints at approaching snowstorms and chestnut harvest notes. The text mentions awaiting storms and implied imprisons from prior prohibitions, with obscure references to chestnuts and weather. The readable fragments suggest upcoming winter conditions affecting local activities.
Pinero and the Second Mrs Tanqueray Origin Story
A notable portrait of Arthur Wing Pinero, tracing his start as an actor, shift to writing, and collaboration with patrons and theater figures. It notes his wife and early theater ties, his reluctance yet eventual creation of The Second Mrs Tanqueray, and its rise to a landmark work in London and America through staging decisions and key actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wing Pinero
Finero
Henry Irving
Bencrofts
England
Bha
Mtawe
Jones
Pinero
Bardon
America
Daniel Frohman
Magentina
Kipling the Preacher on a Voyage
A voyage incident reports Rudyard Kipling standing on a makeshift platform to deliver a one minute sermon before a crowd. The lay sermon drew praise as a rare glimpse of his eloquence and drew a large turnout from a congregation numbering hundreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Rudyart Kipling
Teastran
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India
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Interstate Commeres Commission
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Roosevelt
American Reform Opening Board
Philologiate of
Times
Progresse
Iveness
Sr. Carenegie
Columbus
Uncle Joe Cannon
Welbin
Licely
Uncle Joe
Ohio
Ita
Stare Eny
Virginia
the Country Hotel
Butan
Tine
Dwight
Rome
Hoss
Charles E. Hughes
Devine
Arep
Bemmar'n
Mark Toath
Toran
Art Wan
Indy
Dash
Mandy
Harry Hawke
Millionaire
Edward Canehisa
Prune Burg Tron
J. Gray
Bolton
Mone Presbyterian Chapel
Maujik
Pettis Dry Goods. Co
Esman
X Bank
Golumbia National Bank Safety Deppelt Vauna
E. Washington
The
Sunz
USA
Waa
Kpatn
Mantus
Ming
Chey
Torpedo Boat Company
Baltimore
Menrat
W. J. Bryan
United State
John M. Pershing
Rowland Thomas
Bolion
Bantiugo
Tha Pigaers
Rayan
Rancherin
Datto
Moro
Datto Pershing
Wiebick
Union Trust St Company
Sreer du ‘Pina
Neritae Armaments
Sie
East Market St
Oetho
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