Sunday closing laws push failed in most districts
Across Illinois 137 districts voted on Sunday opening. only six approved saloon access. Morgan County and Wilmington showed opposition. Kentucky kept its 15 day option. New Jersey fell short for governor backers of Sunday closing. Mississippi elected pro prohibition Democrat. Saloons carried only Columbus and Toledo with open cities.
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United ‘Societies of
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Aga
Elty Ia
Sto Beret
Illinois
Delaware
Wilmington
Kentucky
Louisville
New Jersey
Mississippi
Columbus
Ohio
Toledo
Brand Whitlock
Koline Review Dispatch Furushed by the Komne Dispatcr
A brief item reports a dispatch from the Komne Dispatcr Publishing Co regarding the Koline review. The notice notes publication processes and scheduling details affecting the local readership.
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Komne Dispatcr Publishing CO
Prohibition Question Dominates Kentucky Election Fight
The race hinges on liquor traffic prohibition with Governor Hedham and WW Hager backing anti liquor planks while ministers and temperance groups back the Democrats. Some Louisville Democrats oppose the platform stance, arguing for a lenient city policy.
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Kentucky
Saving Accounts and Bank Deposits Mentioned in Old Ledger
A garbled record describes savings accounts and deposits at a New York bank. It references a person named Mr and mentions amounts such as $425 and $190, with notes about deposits, dates, and the idea of funds to be provided for age. The text resembles a financial ledger fragment with unclear surnames and repeated banking terms.
Primary election law debate over party principles and power
Critics argue the proposed primary bill concentrates control in a small committee, stripping delegates and voters of influence. They warn a platform drafted by insiders could fail to reflect the people’s will and spark political revolt unless the law preserves broad representation and enduring party principles.
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Oglesby
Dispatch
New York City
Tammany Hall
Fraternities in High Schools Draw Strong Debate
The Cincinnati schools report criticizes high school fraternities for fostering snobbery and caste divisions. It argues fraternalism harms equal access to education and impedes healthy school spirit. The Dispatch cites C F Birdseye of Chi Psi to illustrate the strong fraternity viewpoint.
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Othe
Jackson
The
Cincinnati Schools
Chi Psi Fraternity
Vicious attack on Roosevelt over trust regulation sparks debate
A Chicago circular defends trusts and rebuts Roosevelt's attempts to curb them. It argues the president's actions threaten business and denies excessive harm from trusts while warning against concentrated power. The piece contrasts historic trust restrictions with current policy and cites Sherman law debates and party platforms.
Roosevelt Defends Trust Policy Amid Criticism
The president reiterates that reforms target abuses not legitimate trusts and argues for remedies over destruction. Critics, including Bryan, acknowledge Roosevelt’s cautious stance while noting ownership tensions and political pressure surrounding trust regulation.
Senator Cullom In Frail Health May Spend Winter South
Report notes Senator Cullom’s fragile condition and possible pause in duties as he faces a weakened state. Friends hope for a full recovery so he can continue serving constituents through the remainder of his six year term. His steady presence in the senate is regarded as essential.
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Cullom
South
CLASS TROUBLES AT AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
The article laments sophomores and freshmen clashes at Augustana College in Moline. It argues the public pride in the college is harmed by student disorder and urges gentlemenly conduct and responsibility to protect the institution’s reputation.
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Sophmores
Augustana
Moline
Augustana College
Financial flurry nears end as banks return to normal
The piece notes an imminent end to the financial storm with gold shipments from Europe and a certificate system easing conditions. Checks and certificates circulated like cash, supporting capital flow while bank currency remained deposited, signaling restoring normal banking operations.
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Banka
Europe
United States
Bankera
Financial panic fades as elastic currency debate continues
The piece discusses checks and government bonds as currency devices, praising their role in averting panic. It notes the need for a more elastic system, questions current law evasion, and anticipates congressional action yet reports banks and farms back to normal with no imminent trouble.
Chanler Speech Seen as Campaign Opening for Democratic Nomination
The lieutenant governor of New York delivered a speech hailed by Democrats as an opening shot for his bid to be the party’s presidential nominee. He contrasted prosperity under current policies with past Democratic hardships, while noting a possible vice presidential concession at the convention.
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Roosevelt
New York
Chanler
Cleveland
Admitting the party’s poor record and urging voter support
The speaker acknowledges ongoing failures and insists on improving conditions. He argues the party has not scored successes and urges average voters to abandon past relations with the party to back a group that promises change.
Figures Compare States Savings and Populations Across Maine Illinois Ohio
A discussion contrasts Maine Illinois and Ohio population figures with savings deposits and per capita averages. Maine shows smaller population than Illinois and Ohio, yet higher per capita savings, suggesting thrifty habits or other factors. A Kansas City bank note cites rising deposits, reinforcing debate over state liquor laws and banking outcomes.
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Maine
Ohio
Illnoia
Illinois
Plains
Hilmels
Moline
C. L. Brokaw
Commercial National Bank
Ne City
Kansas
C. W. Trickett
Elections yield few surprises across states and Salt Lake City
The Tuesday election mostly aligned with expectations with Republicans failing to carry Kentucky and the anti Mormon side in Salt Lake City defeating Reed Smoot. Nationwide trends favor Democrats while prohibition gains strong support with statewide results showing unexpected shifts in several counties.
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Salt Lake City
Reed Smoot
Cleveland
Tom Johnson
Burton
Johnson
New York
Dubois
Idaho
San Francisco
Goovernment
Schmitz
Langdon
Tem
Mindi
Check economy and markets in editorial roundup
The Davenport editorial stresses checks over small currency in daily trade and argues the check system sustains most business. It cites Reed on markets of the world and defends protective tariffs, noting gains from the Dingley law and growing foreign trade while warning against chasing shadows.
Log Cabin Philosophy In A Scatter of Dialect Fragments
A garbled regional dialogue exposes rustic talk on rheumatism and social bustle. Vintage voices discuss capita and home life in a stream of letters and phrases, hinting at a porch conversations cadence and neighborhood tone.
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