Connecticut Republicans Titter at Fairbanks and Roosevelt Show
A report from the Young Republicans of Connecticut mocks the presidential preference debate featuring Roosevelt Taft and Fairbanks. The crowd’s cheers for Roosevelt and Taft clash with a subdued response to Fairbanks, signaling blunt party attitudes and factional tension.
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Fairbanks
Castoria
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Indiana
Burton's candidacy for Cleveland mayor picks top man
Republicans nominate Congressman Burton as Cleveland mayor, arguing his proven leadership in congress would translate to urban reform and betterment at home. The piece stresses the duty to neighbors and the pride of serving locally over national achievements.
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Cleveland
Congress
After Land Thieves
The piece accuses land grabbing corporations of fraudulent deeds and dummy holders while praising government plans to expose titles and rights. It cites Interior Department investigations, forged entries, corrupted officers, and presidential zeal, referencing Secretary Garfield's pursuit of land thieves.
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Interior Department
Garfield
Journalists Aspire To Political Roles In Indiana
The passage notes several newspaper figures entering politics. Royal E B Purcell of Vincennes Sun seeks congress in the Sixth district. Charles W Stivers of Liberty aims for congress in the same area. Charles B Landis, already in congress, aspires to governorship as editor publisher. George B Lockwood, Eleventh district publisher editor, seeks congressional honors. E E Neal, Westfield paper, would be supreme court reporter. W Fairbanks of Indianapolis has bonds and shares across papers with bonuses invested.
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Liberty
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Supreme Court
Westfield
W. Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Editors eye political climb across Indiana slate
The piece notes C. Bicknell of the Fort Wayne News C G Conn of the Elkhart Truth Dan Reid of an Indianapolis paper and Joan B Stoll of the South Bend Times as possible Democratic gubernatorial or federal candidates. It observes editors moving into public roles while others may yet surface in pending contests.
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Bicknell
Fort Wayne
Militant Missionary Urges Civilizing Mission Worldwide
A columnist argues missionaries are essential agents of colonization and civilization. Commerce and other institutions precede them, bringing self restraint, self government, equality, and liberty as part of American influence. The missionary should act bravely and openly as a front for American ideals globally.
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Church
Engineers' Feats and Quebec Bridge Collapse Mystery
The Quebec cantilever bridge collapse that killed 79 men remains mysterious with no premonition or warning found by the Engineering Record. The standing wreckage shows no weakness despite a year of exposure and winter storms, and explanations are largely speculative, underscoring a need to learn the cause to restore public confidence in engineering risk.
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Quebec
Mark Twain May Act as Roosevelt Boat Pilot
Mark Twain may take the wheel on his river trip with President Roosevelt aboard the Mississippi voyage. The idea, once floated last summer, pairs Twain and the president for a highly publicized excursion on familiar river scenes.
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Sun
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Commutation Bid For Man In Eastern State Penitentiary
A movement seeks clemency for a prisoner confined thirty three years in isolation. The essay ponders how modern conveniences such as the telephone, electric car, and elevator would astonish him, and questions whether society should slow the pace of progress.
Our Hearts for the Man Who Has Never Dodged in Auto
The passage laments urban danger and congestion but finds some good in an advancing auto. It reflects on progress as imperfect yet still offering value in a world that can seem out of joint when the sun shines and nothing else fits.
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Labrador
Leonidas Hubbard
London
Constance Gordon-Cumming
H. M. Kingsley
Cameroon
Lady Baker
Albert Nyunza
Jane Moir
Bishop
Marshall
Chicago News
Auto tourists drive wealth into Hoosier towns and beyond
The piece argues touring motorists spread money along routes, paying fines and damages, and boosting local business. It cites a Connecticut summer average of 15 000 dollars daily from auto travelers, notes Indiana towns thrive on such revenue, and contrasts Brazil’s rising prominence with European views.
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Indiana
Here
Jeans-Ward
Connecticut
Cannon and Watson Debate Roosevelt Enforcement Plan
A Fairbanks report attributed Joe Cannon of Illinois to calling the Roosevelt law enforcement program a damphool crank reform. No denial of the quotation has been observed, prompting questions whether Cannon ally Congressman James E. Watson shares the view.
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Fairbanks Organs
Joe Cannon
Illinois
Cannon
James E. Watson
Teach People to Save in Burning Coal and Money
The government should teach citizens coal saving as few know how to do it and dealers won’t tutor them. The World’s guess on Harriman campaign funds is as good as any. After learning coal savings, citizens will want tips to burn money to best advantage.
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New York World
KH. Harriman
Pa nama builders expose eight million dollar estimate error
In Pa nama engineers uncover an eight million dollar discrepancy in yearly estimates. An Illinois woman who married the wrong twin is noted for landing one of the twins, a curious personal detail linked to the story.
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Illinois
Canal expenses shield estimates as hurdles Time flies
Time passes while canal costs are treated as rough estimates. Walter Wellman declares public works progress and pushes for clearer budgeting amid shifting figures and deadlines.
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Walter Wellman
Ageless Love Quote by Robert G Ingersoll
A reflection on timeless love by Robert G Ingersoll. The passage extols seeing the beloved without aging marks, claiming true love transcends wrinkles and time, preserving the image of the same gentleman who won her heart.
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Robert
G. Ingersoll
Stage gossip and theater anecdotes from a bygone era
Tales from the stage world include Lillian Russell predicting Hoodoo as a race horse choice, a joke about a Chicago actor's death, Hoyt's steam yacht coal theft tale, Oscar Hammerstein on managers, a Nashville American verse on a heavy villain, and anecdotes of theatrical ambitions and flirtations from early 20th century American showbiz.
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Lambs Club
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Hoyt
Saturday Evening Post
Nashville American
Captain Hobson Probes Bed for Last Night’s Fear
In a Hartford Times minute wry note, Capt. Hobson, retiring for the night, checks under the bed for any hidden Japanese war threat against the United States, reflecting wartime nerves in a humorous domestic moment.
Last Precinct Provides Unanimous Opinion Say Harriman
A Washington Herald note quotes Mr Harriman saying there will be no panic after this precinct delivers its vote. The remark implies the result is likely decided and the opinion is already unanimous among observers.
Is He Deaf Roosevelt Willing If The Nation Agrees
A Detroit News snippet notes public reaction to Roosevelt's stance, quipping about whether he hears the news and whether the country will support his readiness to act. The item reflects a witty, opinionated tone on presidential resolve.
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Roosevelt
Caesar
Detroit News
A Song for Conservatives
A polemic urging caution in political leadership. It warns against impulsive captains and extols leaders Hanna Durham and Platt as steady, prudent, principled figures. The verse counsels patience, thoughtful action, and adherence to reliable guidance to avoid disaster.
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Platt
Autograph Hosiery Inscriptions Stir Fashion Curiosity
A Pittsburg Despatch feature describes autographed silk stockings from a 4 Fifth Avenue shop window. Girls sign their names with colored threads, turning extremities into portable autograph albums, while critics question the practice and fashion icons.
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Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Letters From Readers Reflect City Life Reactions
A compilation of reader opinions from Indianapolis comments covers regulation of moving picture theaters, courthouse needs, jail reforms, tax fairness, and civic annoyances. Contributors include Thomas Winterrowd Robert Cromer Albert Cottey Elliott Hooton Frederick Eppert Joseph Foppiano D R Lucas Sid Conger Charles Boyd Oliver Ensley John McGregor A W Butler Chief Robert Metzger H R Barnard Judge Henry Clay Allen Edward Bray James Brinson A Linderman and others.
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Thomas A. Winterrowd
Robert Cromer
Indianapolis
Albert FE. Cottey
Elliott R. Hooton
Frederick W. Eppert
Marion County
Taft to Circumnavigate in 90 Days, Hopes to Break Theory
The Kansas City Journal reports that Mr Taft plans a global circumnavigation in about 90 days, aiming to test limits of travel speed and challenge existing physics ideas about large bodies moving slowly.
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Taft
Kansas City Journal
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