Immigrant crime sparks call for tougher U S laws
New York headlines Commissioner Watchorn urging drastic immigration changes. He argues foreign governments should certify good character of departing immigrants and cites rising alien felons including Italian offenders. Authorities stress stricter deportation and closer screening at Ellis Island.
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Black Hand
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New York Herald
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Italy
Bingham
Schouane
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Ffairs
Hanly Answers Miers On State Expenditures
The article contrasts Governor Hanly and Democratic Chairman Miers over Indiana state spending. It cites the attorney general office costs under Dem control versus Republican years, notes rising workload from banking and insurance laws, and praises Watson as the preferred Republican candidate with strong abilities and character.
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Miers
Hanly
Indiana
Immigrant Checks Face Calls for Stronger Borders
The piece discusses Ellis Island procedures amid criticism of immigrant screening. It notes inspectors rely on ship manifests listing 30 names, questioning inmates about prisons and alms houses, and fears criminals slipping through. Italians predominate among detainees. experts urge penal passports to bar those with prison records.
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United States
Herod
Italy
Sicily
Labor faction backs James E. Watson despite attacks
Master Workman John W. Hayes of the Knights of Labor defends Watson as a true friend of labor. Hayes rebutts claims of anti union sentiment and urges straightforward dealings to protect organized labor’s influence in politics. Hayes cites Watson’s support and friendship as proof of loyalty to union workers.
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James FE. Watson
John W. Hayes
Knights of Labor
Organized Labor
John Hayes
Watson
Jim” Watson
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James E. Watson
Watson Named Democratic Banner Carrier for State Election
Democrats praise the choice of James Watson as the party’s chief candidate for the state race, with Fort Wayne Sentinel aligning with Democratic journals in Indiana as Thomas R. Mare is referenced in the piece.
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James BE. Watson
Fort Wayne Sentinel
Ong
Thomas R. Mare
Republican State Press Praises Ticket From Indianapolis
The Republican state press expresses strong approval of the Indiana convention ticket and aims to gather statewide responses on the platform notably county local option. The Chronicle notes Watson as a strong gubernatorial candidate while detailing intra party dynamics and labor opposition.
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Indianapolis
Republican convention adopts county local option plank
The state convention endorses a local option measure in response to public demand for stricter temperance laws. The rule that governed brewery offices at state and county levels is seen as obsolete, with months expected until urban areas align. The saloon is blamed for gambling with law and undermining government, a view echoed by the Huntington Herald.
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Republican State Convention
Huntington Herald
Indiana Republican Platform Shapes National Party Policy
The Indiana Republican platform at the state convention will guide the national platform. Tariff revision is the party’s key issue for the campaign, with a suggested timely date. The Indiana stance aligns with revision sentiment across the party nationwide, per the Elkhart Review.
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Republican Party of
Indiana
Elkhart Review
State GOP Convention of 1908 Ranked Among Best
The Attica Daily Ledger hails the 1908 Republican state convention as one of the party’s greatest in history. It notes the event featured heated contests yet left no grievances, with all battles fought fairly won and honestly lost among defeated candidates and their supporters.
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Attica Daily Ledger
Platform of Indiana Republicans Stated Clearly
The Martin County Tribune reports the Indiana Republicans present a forcible clear platform addressing important issues before the people. It notes no hedging and direct confrontation of questions through wide discussions by rank and file members and politicians.
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Indiana
Martin County Tribune
Tariff revision gains national approval as key theme
The letter of Vice President Fair thanks Hon Jesse Overstreet is hailed as the keynote of tariff revision. It is described as the talk of the country and likely to receive endorsement at the national convention in Chicago in June.
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Jesse Overstreet
Chicago
Newcastle Courier
Democratic Party Stands on a Very Firm Platform
The report notes the Democratic party appears to be standing on a very firm platform though the text is incomplete. It reflects contemporary political positioning and party image in the period.
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Democratic Party
Avery Fe
Public demands drive tariff revision debate in 1909 race
The president argues the public gets what it demands while endorsing immediate tariff revision by the current congress. Vice President Fairbanks backs action and a tariff commission to expose facts. Roosevelt notes potential risks with a new congress and party dynamics shaping tariff futures.
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Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Senate
Mountain out of a molehill and the school dispute
The piece argues Democrats exaggerate issues at the Girls' Industrial School noting a policy disagreement between Principal Miss Montgomery and Board President Mrs. Elam, with no corruption alleged. It contrasts Democratic calls for reform with Republicans cleaning their own house and praises Republican candor.
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Girls’ Industrial School
Montgomery
Elam
Centrol
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Goodrich to stay engaged with state committee duties
The Indianapolis Star notes James P. Goodrich, though not in active control, will be present at key times. His secretary Carl Riddick handles routine matters, and Secretary Fred Sims will assist without neglecting his official duties.
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Indianapolis Star
James P. Goodrich
Goodrich
Carl Riddick
Fred Sims
Sims
Secretary of State Root Forecasts Peaceful World Ahead
Secretary of State Root, in a Washington speech, claimed the world is growing more humane and that bloody wars are becoming less frequent and will soon cease. He acknowledged potential challenge from the cabinet and opened himself to scrutiny.
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