Old Comrades Filed By Poem on Harrison Dedication
James Whitcomb Riley wrote a tribute poem read at the unveiling of a bronze statue of General Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis. Vice President Fairbanks presided as the crowd watched a parade including the Tenth U S infantry and Indiana National Guard. The ceremony featured speeches by Worthy officials, a floral wreath from President Roosevelt, and musical renditions by the Indianapolis Military band.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
General Harrison Memorial Association
Litttle
Roosevelt
Harrison
Russell B. Harrison
John W. Noble
St. Louis
John W. Foster
Washington
J. Frank Hanly
Charles A. Bookwalter
John B. Elam
M. L. Haines
First Presbyterian Church
Fairbanks
James Whitcomb Riley
Wagner
John L. Griffiths
Liverpool
Father Garish
St. John’s Church
Barrels Used as Ballot Boxes in Sandusky County
Sugar barrels will serve as ballot boxes in Sandusky County for the upcoming presidential election on November 3. The board of elections bought forty barrels with hinged tops and slots, then distributed them to precincts to accommodate the larger ballots.
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Associated Press
Fremont, O
Sandusky County
Board of Elections
Personal Liberty Meeting Promotes Liberty and Elections
In Wayne Indiana on October 7 a large Democratic gathering was held at the Saengerbund hall under the German alliance. Speakers included Hon. Joseph Keller and Hon. Phillip Rappaport of Indianapolis. Herman Mackwitz presided as alliance president. Keller spoke German and Rappaport English on personal liberty and the elections.
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Associated Press
Wayne
Ind
German Alliance
Saengerbund Hall
Joseph Keller
Phillip Rappaport
Indianapolis
Herman Mackwitz
Alliance
Beveridge Says Haul No Voters
Beveridge states there were no voters to haul as part of a local election report. The note emphasizes the absence of turnout and documents the record in a succinct public notice.
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Beveridge
Beveridge Urges Publication of Campaign Contributions
Senator Beveridge on a Indiana tour urges a law to publish campaign contributions and require funds be spent only on distributing literature. He says a voter must vote to be American and condemns Bryan's lecture earnings while criticizing the Democratic tariff plan. He contrasts tariff policies and warns against revenue only tariffs.
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Indiana
Evansville
Frankfort
Beveridge
Grover Cleveland
Bryan
United States
Mr. Bryan
China
Turkey
Thibet
Great Britain
Coffee futures slump to five year low in 1904 markets
New York on October 27 reports March coffee contracts at five cents, the market at its lowest since 1904. Observers say higher surtaxes and unfavorable exchange rates cut Brazilian planter returns to under any time since contracts in 1903.
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Associated Press
New York
Taft Tours Hudson Valley Labor Rallies In Rain
Presidential candidate Taft spoke to hundreds of workers in Yonkers Poughkeepsie and Schenectady stressing Republican labor policy and protectionism. He argued against Bryan on sugar protection and highlighted industrial growth at General Electric and locomotive works amid rainy turnout and cheers in multiple towns.
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Taft
Bryan
Yonkers
New York
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Germany
Tarrytown
Peekskirl
Poughkeepsie
Collingwood Opera House
Judge Taft
Joe Hedges
Hedges
Vassar College
Hudson
Schnectady
American locomotive _ works
Republican Party
Democratic Party
General Electric Works
Philippines
Panama Canal
Bankers Morse and Curtis Face Indictments In U S Trial
Curtis begins defense testimony in the United States court as Charles W Morse and Alfred H Curtis stand accused in an extensive case involving violations of national banking laws. The defense and prosecution clash over motions to dismiss counts, while fifty five counts remain unresolved and Curtis vows to reveal the facts without naming individuals. He traces his banking career from age fourteen in a Wall Street broker's office.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles W. Morse
Ice Trust
Alfred H. Curtis
National Bank of North America
Curtis
Hough
United States
Bank of North America
W. M. K. Shott
Wall Street
Election News Night Invite Sparks Public Curiosity
Report outlines Tribune coverage of fire election night including county state and national results. Brief mentions of wire services and coverage plans suggest a focused, timely update for readers.
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Tribune of‘ Fire
Bryan's Long Day Campaign in New York and New Jersey
William J. Bryan toured Greater New York and nearby areas, delivering eighteen speeches from 3 a.m. to midnight. He spoke amid rain and mud, urged laborers to reject Republican policies, attacked Taft and Roosevelt, and defended campaign finance reform. Lieutenant Governor Chauncey M. Depew joined in welcomes.
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Manhattan
Brooklyn
New York
Charles W. Murphy
Brooklyn Bridge
Patrick H. McCarren
Kings County
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Mr. Bryan
Congress
Bryan
City Hall
Wall Street
Market * Square
Long Island City
Jersey City
New Jersey
New York City
Denver
Mr. Taft
President Roosevelt
Chaunler
Lincoln era figures rally in Sandusky closing campaign
Postmaster General Meyer and General Oliver Otis Howard, allies of Lincoln and Grant, spoke at the second Ohio address in Sandusky tonight. The opera house was filled and hundreds were turned away as the rally closed the campaign.
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Meyer
Oliver Otis Howard
Lincoln
Grant
Ohio
Paroled Murderer McIntosh From Cass County Case
John McIntosh, once sentenced to life for the murder of Logansport saloon keeper Peter Pattmeyer, is granted parole by Governor Hanly due to long confinement and health issues. His wife must care for him and he must abstain from alcohol and unlawful activity.
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McIntosh
Ben Dean
Pottmeyer
Front Street
Market Street
Dean
Watson at South Bend
James E Watson, Indiana governor candidate, spent fifteen hours in South Bend and Mishawaka. He met Studebaker Wagon Works employers, spoke to Notre Dame students, delivered two Mishawaka talks, a noon factory address, and a night meeting at the Auditorium in South Bend. He argued a Republican vote would continue Roosevelt’s policies for another four years.
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South Bend
Ind
James E Watson
Indiana
Mishawanka
Studebaker Wagon Works
Notre Dame University
Century Theater
Roosevelt
His Directing Hand Has Insured Mammoth Success
A historical note credits decisive leadership for a vast project, claiming strong direction secured the project’s success and stability. Key figures praised for steering efforts and aligning resource use with strategic goals.
Beret-designated pay increases for Isthmus service
The document notes that berets designated as such will receive pay increases based on length of continuous service on the Isthmus. The schedule begins with a five unit increase for initial continuous service.
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Isthmus
Kern Campaign Tour Reaches Indiana On Second Day
John W Kern and party rode a special trolley car through Indiana stopping at Tipton Kokomo Logansport Wabash Huntington Decatur Peru and other towns. Kern denounced money power coercion and panic citing historical figures and urging Indiana voters to support liberty on election day.
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Associated Press
Fort Wayne
Ind
John OW
Kern
Indiana
Deerr
Indianapolis
Tipton
Kokomo
Logansport
Wabash
Huntington
Decatur
T. P. Gore
Oklahoma
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Sam W. Small
Atlanta
John Kern
Bryan
America
Nichols Biddle
Andrew Jackson
Mr. Kern
Thomas A.H Dricks
Party of Patriotism
Peru
Dry Vote Passes Amid Broad Support for Prohibition
A dry vote carried by a sizable majority, with officials reporting strong civic backing. The decision reflects widespread approval across communities, signaling a shift toward stricter alcohol controls and new regulatory measures.
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Personal Liberty Meeting
Richmond, Ind
Albert J. Beveridge
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New York State
Associated. Press
Troy, N. Y
Greater New York
Troy
W. H. Taft
High Finance
Hallie, Erminie Rives
Nicht
William J. Bryan
Sandusky, Ohio
Joan Wintosh
Hanly
Cass
Peter
John McIn
Tosh
Michi
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Peter Pattmeyer
Watson
Toledo
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