Traction benefits lift Indianapolis as electric lines grow
Indianapolis gains from a widening electric interurban network that routes state traffic and spurs business for transport companies. The system, likened to a giant wheel hub, aids crowds during the state fair and gains nationwide notice as Indiana’s transit development proves itself amid international events unfolding in Russia and at The Hague conference.
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Indianapolis
Hoosier State
Indiana
Chicago
Army of optimists foresees sound business in nation
A Chicago banking concern reports 30 000 correspondents nationwide offer optimistic replies on the business climate. They note easing from last winter’s tension, sound credit, and higher farmer returns despite a smaller crop. The group reinforces faith in government, law enforcement, and the resilience of interior banks, rebuking panic talk and Wall Street weakness.
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Chicago
Favorite Sons and Nomination Surfacing in Republican Races
The piece notes Fairbanks and Hughes as leading figures in the Republican scene with future convention implications. It suggests Cahnon, Indiana, and Pennsylvania fields, while Iowa may back Allison or Cummings. The question remains where Taft will secure enough votes as large states rally behind their favorites.
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Hughes
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Cahnon
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Pennsylvania
Iowa
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Cummings
Taft
Kansas
City
Indiana
Harriman Discredits Wall Street as Fake Show
The article claims E H Harriman has relieved public worry by declaring Wall Street not to be taken seriously. It suggests his career exposed street methods and urges that if he reveals the truth behind the curtain, the public purse may be seen as safer, casting doubt on financial institutions and the public display.
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E. H. Harriman
Wall St
Harriman
Wall Street hoax mocked as prosperity claim ends in relief
The piece argues that stock prices and railroad securities do not reflect real industry. It mocks Wall Street for eroding faith in national labor and asserts that factories, farming, and fair earnings prove the country’s true activity remain strong despite financial antics.
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Mississippi Valley
Harriman
Wall St
Samuel
Wall-st
Fare laws curb pass system and raise fair charges
The pre law car fare averaged about two cents per mile and the new laws cut off the pass system. The reforms benefit the public by ensuring a square deal, stopping subsidies to pass-holders and ending indefensible privileges long criticized by riders.
Art and the Phonograph and the Public Taste
A discussion from a Chicago Federation of Musicians stance argues that the educated public now demands higher music quality, shifting dominance from European venues to America. It critiques long rehearsed rivalry with phonos and mechanical pianos, urging equitable enforcement of laws and justice for all violators.
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Germany
America
Chicago Federation of Musicians
Chicago
Ingalls Ambition to Enter United States Senate
Mr. M. E. Ingalls of Cincinnati aims to join the United States Senate, hoping Democrats in Ohio unite with spirit, band music, torchlight processions, and supporters to bestow the title Honorable and grant him influence, including garden seeds and Congressional Record copies.
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M. E. Ingalls
Ginginnati
Ingalls
United States Senate
Buckeye
Senator Ingalls Faces Senate Ambition Amid Railroading Fears
The piece praises complimenting United States Senator Ingalls while noting his railroad background with Big Four ties and chairmanship. It warns that railroad financing and Wall Street influence shape voters concerns and cites Foraker and Dick as factors in Ohio politics aiding his path to the Senate.
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United States
St. Patrick’s Day
Ingalls
Wall St
Mr. Ingalls
Foraker
Congress
Ohio
Messrs. Foraker
Senate
Taft vs Fairbanks Nutrition Metaphor Sparks Political Speech
The text compares Taft and Fairbanks on rhetoric versus substance. It argues Fairbanks offers merely nourishment while Taft provides something with blood and substance, appealing to common need. The metaphor suggests Fairbanks faces a disadvantage from Taft's stronger message.
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Mr. Fairbanks
Mr. Taft
Posey Hosts Angora Goat Barbecue In Bucolic Move
Evansville political figure Frank B. Posey, once a noted Republican leader, has drawn attention by staging an Angora goat barbecue. He aims to popularize Angora goat flesh while avoiding political publicity, presenting himself as bucolic rather than ambitious.
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Frank B. Posey
Evansville
Mr. Posey
Roosevelt settlement sparks debate over interference label
A Fairbanks trend labels Roosevelt’s coal strike settlement a butt in, while the public rejects this view. The same papers deride his child labor reform plan as interference, yet voters and leaders see the moment as significant, urging closer study of these times.
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Fairbanks
Roosevelt
States
Vindication of Law Supports Honest Enforcement
The piece argues that justice and enforcement benefit all, refuting claims that fair legal action harms prosperity. It asserts prosperity rests on integrity, and laws cannot endure if applied crookedly or partially.
Campaign story questions Cortelyou favoring banks
Washington whispers a claim that Cortelyou has not favored banks that aided Republican victories. The remark is seen as a likely political fabrication meant to discourage bankers who might support future campaigns.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Philadelphia asks tele phone girls to drop “please”
City officials urge telephone operators to reduce courtesy phrases to curb chatter and prevent disturbing residents’ sleep. The move targets excessive verbal politeness seen in daily calls, a shift toward concise communication in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Harriman Remarks Underline Wall Street Jest
Mr Harriman calls Wall street 18 a joke and asserts he is a brighter man than critics credit him for, signaling confidence amid market skepticism and public scrutiny.
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Wall St
Mr. Harriman
Chicago Minister Says You Cant Preach On Roller Skates
A Chicago minister warns that preaching religion on roller skates is not appropriate and suggests other kinds of venues or methods the speaker might reference as unsuitable for religious messages.
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Chicago
Chicago Telephone Troubles Postponed to Thursday
Chicago telephone disruption issues have been rescheduled for Thursday after lingering busy signals. The delays affected multiple lines and customers previously anticipated earlier resolution. Local officials urged patience as crews work to restore normal service.
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Chicago
Brain Wafers and the Call for Action in Law and Life
A terse editorial urging decisive action over rhetoric. It argues against platitudes and delays, insisting justice requires risk and effort. The piece notes coffee as a risk factor for heart issues and frames moral courage as essential to law and public life.
Not the Least Evil in Pugilism
A sharp quip on boxing humor laments how truth and language suffer in the ring. Fighters echo a wary conversation about luck and consent, revealing the sly dynamic of boasts and outcomes. One side admits the rough ride, the other demands the right information.
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St. Touts
Taft Favored by Virginia and Kansas Delegations
Washington Post reports Virginia Representative Campbell Slemp says Taft will likely win Virginia’s GOP vote at the convention while Secretary Shaw fades. Senator Charles Curtis from Kansas also backs Taft, asserting strong regional support and Kansas’ delegation will vote for him.
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Taft
Campbell Slemp
Congress
Ebbitt
Shaw
Slemp
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
House
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Senate
Shoreham
Tony
Washington Post
Roosevelt Era Creates New Political Landscape
The New England Magazine argues Roosevelt’s presidency reshapes American politics, ending manipulated conventions and elevating mass influence. Voters may withhold enthusiasm for any single candidate as parties fragment, while Roosevelt’s shadow forces a demanding, Rooseveltian standard for successors.
The Honk-honk Senator Travels Texas again
The Honk-honk Senator Joe Bailey of Texas moves across the state in a political tour. The humorous jab likens his campaigning to a rough engine while warning against mentioning gasoline or petroleum.
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Joe Bailey
Texas
Minneapole Journal
Those Speeches by the President Nudge Quiet Power Plays
The quote from the Washington Post reflects a critical view of presidential rhetoric and its impact on elite interests. It suggests that by delivering multiple speeches the president affords plutocrats a chance to advance capital interests while shaping public perception.
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Washington Post
Boni de Castellane in Versailles with sons this month
Count Boni de Castellane and his sons are spending the month in Versailles with their father. The paper notes Boni may seize the chance to socialize by playing poker with the boys in residence.
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Versailles
Boni
Cincinnati Times-Star
Souls Dodge in Youths Companies Verse Reflection
Poem stanza reflecting on filial love and enduring presence of a mother. The speaker contemplates separation and seeks the mother’s small, sure wisdom at life’s end, suggesting guidance enduring beyond absence.
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