Ruffner Seeks County Judge Post in Cumberland County
Hon A L Ruffner of Casey, a Republican, tours the county to gain support for county judge. Though not seeking a ticket slot, friends urged him due to his qualifications and high citizen standing. Cumberland County formerly gave a strong Democratic majority, reflecting trust in his competence. Clark County voters urged strong support for him in the race.
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A. L. Ruffner
Casey
Cumberland County
Clark County
Roosevelt and Progressives Target Cannon in Illinois
The Chicago Tribune quotes a Progressive strategy to defeat Uncle Joe Cannon by boosting Bull Moose votes to elect O'Hair, while using Kay as a vehicle. Roosevelt reportedly vows to return to the 18th district to retire Cannon, framing the effort as destruction rather than victory.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Theodore Rooservelt
Illinois
Rr. Robins
Chicago
Joe” Cannon
O’hair
Col
Roosevelt
Kay
Joe Cannon
Cannon
Royse
O' Roose
O'Hair
Frank Rooseveltian
House
Candi
Democrat Arraigns His Party On House Floor
A Democratic congressman decries party perfidy and wasteful spending in a floor speech. He criticizes colleagues for undermining the Appropriations Committee and vows to review the party’s record on public money expenditures while urging action to honor Democratic pledges.
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Fitzgereal1
Appropriations Committee
House
Committee On Appropriations
Congress
Democratic Party
Reelection Bid Praises Leader Spearer and House Unity
A candidate seeks reelection praising Speaker Cannon and the House for substantial work. He argues changing leadership now would disrupt a carefully pursued plan for social, industrial, and civic improvement, replacing orderly progress with confusion between radical and reactionary extremes.
Not Due to the War Challenged by Chicago Relief Plea
The Chicago Tribune urges a relief fund for idle workers and families, blaming war only partially. It argues industrial depression predates the war and suggests tariffs and imports shaped job losses more than conflict, while some revival occurs from limited manufacturing.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Industria
Unemployed Turn Free Trade Issue for Big Cities
The passage frames unemployment as a looming, shared burden across Chicago and 91 other large centers. It notes the concept existed before the war and now, with winter coming, becomes a pressing and terrible responsibility for urban populations nationwide.
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Chicago
A Dignified Recital Ends Humble Attacks on Sherman
Senator Sherman of Illinois defends his record in a dignified recital against unfair charges. He highlights his long service, opposition to Lorimer allies, and commitment to good government within the Republican party. The speech argues Robins offers no better alternative and urges Illinois voters to back Sherman.
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Sherman
Illinois
Republican Party
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Lorimer
Hinois
Sullivan
Lewis
United States Senate
Robins
Mrr
Linois
Mlinois
Quixoulic
Prohibition in Russia Improves Peasants and Cities
A Petrograd dispatch reports that wartime vodka prohibition is spreading and likely to become permanent. The ban improves peasant conduct, clothing, and savings, while cities grow quieter as revelry fades and economic outlook improves.
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Czar
Russia
Petrograd
Nevsky
Sherman Attacks Roosevelt and Robins in Illinois Speech
Senator Sherman criticizes Roosevelt and Robins in Springfield, denying a Sherman-Sullivan combine and denouncing Robins as a single tax advocate linked to the Joseph Fels commission. He recalls his own 1908-1912 Republican service, notes Roosevelt's rule changes, and warns against Robins as a Senate candidate.
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Sherman
Springfield
Roosevelt
Robins
Sherman-Sullivan
Joseph Fels
United States
Taft
Col Roosevelt
Winois
Illinois
Republican Party
Republican House
Deneen
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Washington
Jatularge
Swas
Af “Kent
Beloves-I
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Ilinois
Department of Justice
Wasa Sherman
Sullivan
Combine
Lorimer
Col
Raymond -Robins
Raymond ‘Robins
Congress
Raymond Robins
Henry George
Tinois
United States Senate
Debs
Carl Marx
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
Advertises Texas Wonder by Dr. E W Hall of Saint Louis Missouri as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues in men women and children. Claims dissolves gravel regulates bladder and backs diabetes rheumatism and irregularities. Sold by druggists or mailed for 1 00 with two months treatment often achieving a cure and testimonials available from other states.
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Texas Wonder
Olive Uf
Saint. Louis
Protective tariff argument for independence and industry
The piece argues that without a protective tariff U S industries would lack both growth and warmth, noting Germany’s manufacturing dominance under tariffs. It claims American manufacturing developed under protection and that tariffs enable the country to endure war and aid South American nations seeking factory goods.
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Germany
Fall and Winter Men and Boys Clothing Sale in Terre Haute
A large sale offers 75 000 dollars worth new Fall and Winter men’s high grade tailor made suits overcoats and boys’ clothing plus Fur nishing Goods and hats from Kup penheimer Kirchbaum Nettleton Shoes. Items to be placed on sale at retail in a corner building at the N W Corner Wabash Avenue and Fifth Street Terre Haute Indiana starting in the morning.
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Kuppenheimer
Kirchbaum
Nettleton
N. W
Wabash Avenue
Fifth Street
Terre Haute
Ind
Sam Goodman announces season closeout sale in Terre Haute
The notice proclaims Sam Goodman, a long time clothing merchant, turning over his business to the public with an unrestricted selection of over 5000 garments from 1915 models. The sale advertises deep discounts on men’s suits and overcoats, boys’ wear, underwear, shirts, shoes, and more, claiming prices at about half regular values.
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Sam Goodman
AVAS
America
Terre Haute
Térre Haute
Coun
Hinga
Dale Price i
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A. L. Ruoffner
Arthur M. Tarman
John W. Fredenberger
Roy Wells
Harold Bright
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