Truth and the limits of urban newspaper honesty
A New York Editor asks if papers can tell plain unflattering truth and still pay, noting metropolis papers may push harder due to scale. The piece cites marble Fifth Avenue architecture and hollow iron columns as examples where local press would struggle to lay bare truth without losing readers.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Potentates Faced With Cold Shake Amid Shifting Power
A tense regional posture emerges as rulers seek stability while external powers recalibrate influence. Diplomatic channels tighten as nations weigh alliances and potential concessions in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.
Clerks Busy Issuing Citizenship Certificates to Italians
The county clerk's office has begun naturalizing foreigners as the election approaches. In recent days eight foreign born residents, mostly Italians with two English and one Bohemian, declared intent to become U S citizens. Italians may vote after filing intention, renouncing allegiance to foreign powers, and paying one dollar. Six years of residency or one year in Indiana grants voting rights. final naturalization comes after five more years. September saw no applications. current month brings brisk business. Chinamen cannot be naturalized.
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Sunny Land
Indiana
United States
James E. Watsons
The
Republic
Indiana Knights of Pythias
Congress
Watson
Indiana Republicans denounce personal slander in 1908 race
The Indiana Republican State Committee condemns personal attacks in the 1908 governor race, lauding Thomas R. Marshall for calling for a clean campaign. It accuses Democratic supporters of spreading false rumors about James E. Watson, emphasizes Watsons good character and temperance, and notes ministerial and community backing.
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Mr. Marshall
Democratic
James E. Watson
Watson
Republian ‘Party of
Indiana
Mr. Watson
Likenesses of Ohio and Indiana Campaigns Noted
The piece compares Ohio and Indiana political battles over prohibition and local option. It cites General Andrew Harris and Judge Harmon, contrasts Taft and Bryan, and notes brewery influence and county local option results in Ohio. It highlights differences in candidate experience and governance.
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Ohio
Indiana
Breweries
Andrew Harris
Buckeye
Questioning press influence on business and public trust
An editorial discusses how business leaders increasingly seek public favor through the press, questioning corporate control of major newspapers, the public’s ability to discern private motives, and the implications for civic accountability. It asks whether readers will support papers tied to private interests.
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Mlain
New York
Board reviews rules for football deck and cue
Messrs. Ringleben Maclahey and Lewis of the board of works study this year’s rules to decide if football is played with a full deck or a cue. They have complimentary tickets to Saturday’s game between the high school team and Lafayette school to observe the play and learn how it is done.
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Messrs
Ringleben
Maclahey and
Lewis
Board of Works
Lafayette
Riverside Park
Tax Paying Time at County Treasurer Office
Tax paying days at the county treasurer’s office have begun with thousands of dollars in tax collected daily. As the first of the next month approaches, officials prepare for the surge in payments and revenue processing.
Forgeries Gallery In Paris Showcases Fraudulent Masters
Paris authorities discover a street window display of forged modern master paintings. The collection imitates Bar biz?xon school works and even bears signatures of Harpignies and others. The artist finds many canvases inside the shop, all signed by prominent names but proven fakes.
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Paris
Harpignies
France
Painte
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