Trusts and government in the postwar economy
A political speech discusses trusts, government control, and industrial unity. It argues only Republican laws restrained trusts, cites nationalization of force proposals, and notes farmers and laborers depend on large corporations to ship products abroad. A farmer from Danville offers a wartime price claim as a counterpoint.
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P Gabeelsnetde Ros
Seberengeeens
Congress
Greve
Carroll County
Greencastle
Danville
Hendricka County
Mme
Weather Forecast For Wednesday And Thursday
Washington to day and tomorrow forecast shows fair weather in Indiana Illinois and Ohio. Winds will be variable in Indiana Illinois and light to fresh in Ohio. Local observations note clear skies and a 69 degree minimum temperature with a 64 degree barometric reading. Blythe, section director, provides comparative mean temperature and precipitation data for October 7.
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Washington
Indiana
Ilinois
Ohio
T. Blythe
Movements of Steamers Across Ports
Shipping notices list arrivals and departures with ships such as Karamin Genoa and Sardegna arriving from unspecified routes, Bluecher sailing to Hamburg via Cherbourg, Kaiser Wilhelm Grosse bound for Bremen via Plymouth, Friesland heading to Antwerp via Southampton, and Bovie to Liverpool. Additional entries from St Johns and Boulogne sur Mer note arrivals from Glasgow and New York, with Rotterdam and Queenstown movements also recorded.
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New York
Karamin
Genoa
Sardegna
Eon An Japles
Bluecher
Hamburg
Uth
Cherbourg
Kaiser Wilhelm Grosse
Bremen
Plymouth
Friesland
Antwerp
Southampton
Bovie
Liverpool
JOHNS
N. F
Glasgow
Philadelphia
Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Rotterdam
Dorchester Steamer Rescued After Chesapeake Bay Shoreing
Baltimore October 7 The Merchants and Miners Transport steamship Dorchester running from Providence to Baltimore ran ashore on a Chesapeake Bay island Sunday morning. Tugs eventually freed the vessel and she proceeded on her voyage.
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Baltimore
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Dorchester
Provitor
Chesa Bay
Backbone of the Republican party is the American farmer
A speaker argues pricing shifts favor farmers, cites oil and sugar monopolies, and credits protection and foreign markets for farm profits. He notes rising factory demand and warns against opposing government policies, urging voters to heed their farmers' interests.
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Danville
Standard Oil Company
Sugar Trust
Evansville
Landis
Delphi
Chicago
Republic Point
Republican Party
Caught in the Act Democrats Buy Voters Scheme
Special dispatch from Lebanon Indiana reports Boone County Democrats allegedly using blank contracts to pay floaters to support the entire Democratic ticket in the November election. The contracts, printed with Democratic Central Committee at top, circulated from Eagle township and beyond, prompting Republican concerns and a referral to the U.S. district attorney due to congressional stakes.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lebanon
Ind
Boone County
Eagle Township
Democratic*Central Committee
Republican Central Committee
United States
Crumpacker Speech Draws Attention at Republican Meeting
KOKOMO Ind Oct 7 Representative Crumpacker spoke at Henderson Opera House to a fair audience. He defended McKinley Roosevelt colonial policy praising Cuban independence and urged pride in the nation’s pledge. The remarks were well received and emphasized strong policy points. Joint Representative Convention North Vernon Ind Oct 17 Everitt of Scottsburg nominated for joint representative. He has county sheriff wins and aims for Legislature. Davis of real county chosen prosecuting attorney. a Indianapolis Law School graduate.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Crumpacker
Henderson Opera House
Judge Crumpacker
McKinley
Roosevelt
North Vernon
Jennings and
Scott
Thomas H. Everitt
Scottsburg
Everitt
Scott County
Sixth
John W. Davis
Real County
Mrvis
Indianapolis Law School
Watson Addresses College Corner Republicans in Liberty
Rep James E Watson held a rousing meeting at College Corner praising the Republican platform and urging victory in the campus issue campaign. In Portland George W Cromer spoke to a large crowd outlining day’s political issues as he canvasses the county. Democrats in Wayne County plan to name a full ticket at their Richmond convention October 16.
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Indianapolis Journal
Liberty
Ind
James E. Watson
College Corner
Union County
Richmond
Wayne County
Nellie Jay Triumphs In Kentucky Futurity At Lexington
Nellie Jay, a Jay Hawker filly owned by George R. Wooden of Boston, wins the Kentucky Futurity for three year trotting fillies after The Rajah, the favorite, falters in heats. McKay earns 10 000 dollars and half the betting take as Nellie Jay defeats Gail Hamilton Anak and Pat Henry in five heats. The Tennessee pace marks time with Twinkle driving to victory amid tight contests and a fast track as 8,000 spectators celebrate the opening day of the Kentucky breeders meeting.
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Lexington
Rajah
Nellie Jay
Jay Hawker
George R. Wooden
Boston
McKay
Gail Hamilton
Jogn Mc
Anak
Tennessee
Dan Patch
Hudson
Twinkle
Daphne Dallas
Carl Wilkes
Dan R
Dr. Strong
Kavalli
Frank Walker
Br. m
Acu
Igeniieys
B. G
Eth
Teaa
C. G
Geers
Prince Direct
Bik.h
McH Nervola
B. H
Dean
Pinchem Wilkes
Estes
New Richmond
G. H
Benedict
Sir Albert
Saunders
Terrace Queen
McKey
John Me
Pat Henry
Beachy
Tlive
Br. F
Chandler
Roma
B. Fm
Shank
Margaret Bathgate
Gatcomb and
Titer
Freilie
Collette
Strong
Dloor
Gahagan
Katherin Millard Sanders
Merrifield
Constantant
B. m
Loomis
Baron Bell
Norrie
Keyes
Earl Wilton
Nuckors
Hall Fry
Foote
Jim Fenton
Patterson
Berkshire Chimes
Br. H
Barngrove
Maud Marie
Ch. m
McLaughlin
Frugality
Texas Earline
King Clerc
Koemlin Ene
Burl Wilkes
Stockton
Donna McGreggor
Br. m.Kiri Miss Willamont
Miller
Olive Wood
Br. G
Hayden
Home Circle
Nuckols
Willie Osborn
Pennock
Savannah Maid
Bush
Carlington
Dan Patch Aims For World Pacing Record At Terre Haute
Terre Haute Ind Oct 7 The annual fall harness horse breeders meeting opened with fine weather as Dan Patch prepares for a new world pacing record on the Terre Haute track. Trainer McHenry and owner Sturges expect a 1 58 effort tomorrow while Patch rests after a 2 03 workout mile in Cincinnati. Spectators are not anticipated in large numbers, with some from Oxford Ind expected to watch the trial. The breeders’ meeting was delayed one day to ready the track for Patch.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Dan Patch
McHenry
Patch
Sturges
Terre
Oxford
Allen County Fair Opens Amid Fine Track and Racing
Fort Wayne Ind Oct 7 The Allen county fair opened with clear skies and a fast track as attendances rise with good weather. Alexander Johnson oversees a fine exhibit of cattle hogs and horses while racing starts strong with Fleming and Mack of Bluffton as starters and Ellis and McPherson as judges. Timers O B Wiley and B S O'Conners report a 2 30 pace event purse 300 featuring Ricewood Phectory Boy Edna Medium Red Monroe Red Hill Hal Waters and others with times around 2 19 4.
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Analanapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Allen County
Alexander Johnson
Willam H. Fleming
At. Mack
Bluffton
Fred Ellis
Treaty
Angus McPherson
Matthew Stevens
O. B. Wiley
O’conners
Ricewood Phectory
Edna Medium
Red Monroe
Red Hill
Hal Waters
City to adopt curb on street advertising and sandwich men
Washington authorities propose an ordinance to ban freakish street advertising including sandwich men and portable signs. The reform aims to keep streets clear and attractive, arguing such methods offend public spaces and harm reputable trades. The measure is urged as a nationwide improvement.
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Leslie's Weekly
City of
Washington
National Capital
Colored Odd Fellows Meet Opens Convention in New Haven
Delegates from most states and international regions attended the opening session of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America (Colored) in New Haven on October 7. About 300 people were present as Mayor John P. Studley welcomed the visitors to the city.
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New Haven
Conn
West Indies
South America
South Africa
England
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America
John P. Studley
Burglars Blow Open Tatwell Courthouse Post Office Safe
In Roanoke County on Monday night burglars blew open the Tatwell Courthouse post office safe with a tie and stole about $300 in stamps. Cash was not taken and postmaster records were damaged but the books escaped near destruction.
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Roanoke
Tatwell Courthouse
Under Orders to Panama
The cruiser can s , Hosking, eas came count in oder orders to sail for Panama.
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Panama
San Francisco
Can ‘S
Hosking
Eas
Oder
Corbett Beats Lenny In Six Round Philadelphia Bout
Eddie Lenny from Philadelphia fights bravely but loses to Young Corbett in six rounds with Corbett scoring knockdowns and dominating from the start. Also announced Brune versus Canadian Kid six rounds at Empire Theater preceding Monroe versus Rotchford ten rounds, with Monroe arriving from Chicago for the Indianapolis bout after a Chicago win.
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Philadelphia
Young Corbett
Eddie Lenny
Corbett
Lenny
Kid Brune
Empire Theater
George Monroe
New York
Billy Rotchford
Cace Ego
Monroe
Chicago
Indianapolis
Bryant
Merry Maidens Company
Grey Friar Wins Matron Stakes at Morris Park
Grey Friar 7 to 1 won the Matron Stakes for colts and geldings by a neck over Surbiton with Acefull a head behind. Eugenia Burch led the filly end with Merry Reel and Stolen Moments placing behind. Hermis won the Jerome handicap while King Pepper took the Manhattan handicap. Winners list includes Remorse and Eugenia Burch with odds cited.
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New York
Grey Friar
Morris Park
Surbiton
Acefull
Eugenia Burch
Merry Reel
Stolen Moments
Hermis
King Pepper
Remorse
Lady Sterling
Races At Fair Grounds Draw Fine Crowd In Ideal Weather
In St Louis on October 7 the fair grounds races attracted a large crowd under ideal racing weather. The track was lumpy and heavy as betting ran brisk. Three favorites two second choices and an outsider won with Prince Reel at 15 to 1 Moderator 5 to 1 Optimo 5 to 1 Fore and Art 6 to 1 Carat 9 to 5 and Brutal 3 to 1 among the winners.
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Louis
Fair Grounds
Prince Reel
Moderator
Optimo
Fore and Art
Brutal
Western Jockey Club Clears Calendar at Chicago Meet
The Western Jockey Club stewards held a lengthy session in Chicago on October 7 approving track officials for Latonia Jack Club and Crescent City Jockey Club. Officials named include Price, Dwyer, Murray, Dillon, Letcher, Hopper, McDowell, Bryan, Simmons, Huger, Brewster, Hall, Fitegerald, Jasper, White, Sheridan Clark, and George Perkins. The protest against S S Tracey & Co. was dismissed and the Chicago Jockey Club ordered to pay due funds. Latonia and Crescent City officials to represent at Latonia and Crescent City fall and winter meetings.
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Chicago
Western Jockey Club
Latonia
Jack Club
Charles F. Price
J. W.ice
J. Holtman
Richard Dwyer
J. Murray
John B. Dillon
Scales
W. R. Letcher
EB. Dc. Hopper
Crescent City Jockey Club
Clarence McDowell
Frank J. Bryan
R. W. Simmons
J. M. Huger
Alex. H. Brewster
J. L. Hall
C. J. Fitegerald
Edward Jasper
Eve White
New York Horse Sale Opens With Big Prices
At the American Horse Exchange sale opening in New York on October 7 a series of horses sold for $1,000 or more. Notable prices include Hugo Santa Normis bay colt at $1,500 to L. V. Bell, Kilvariin-Irene black colt at $1,650 to W. Lakeland, and Omahas II to H. M. Zeigler for $4,000. Other sales topped $2,000 with Water Power and Cushat Doo selling to M. Zeigler and H. M. Pier respectively. In all twenty-eight head brought $28,225, averaging $1,011 per head.
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Lexington
Woodard & Shanklin
Margaret Bathgate
Brook Curry + Son
Bettie Brook
B. F
A. L. Darnaby
Weston
Bards
Oakland
B. H
R. M. Jones
Wellsville
Directum
Brook Curry
Ashland Wilkes
Ate
Princeton
Mary Brown
J. L. Meshes
Winchester
Lady Brunelle
B. C
Eugene Rucker
Georgetown
New York
American Horse Exchange
Bay of Brown
Hugo Santa Normis
L. V. Bell
Kilvariin
Hanna's Maiden Speech Opens Campaign Mood in 1897 Echoes
The piece notes Senator Hanna hints at retirement after his term and plans a major campaign across Ohio and Indiana, with possible appearances in the central West. It recalls his first significant speech at a Gridiron Club dinner in March 1897, praising McKinley and the club’s jovial, politics-free atmosphere.
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New York
Hanna
Ohio
Indiana
Central West
Washington
McKinley
Gridiron Club
Hanna Aeally
Mr. McKinley
Ns Seeores
Lipton’s third America's Cup challenge posted in Belfast
Sir Thomas Lipton signs and posts his third challenge for the America's Cup. The document goes to New York aboard Oceanic from Liverpool. Yachting circles split on chances, with Fife’s innovative Shamrock III design and steel hulls aiming for reliability and lighter weight.
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London
Thomas Lipton
Belfast
Ireland
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Charles Russell
Thomas
New York
White Star Line
Oceanic
Liverpool
Great Britain
Dunraven
Watson
Clyde
Fife
Sandy Hooff
Messrs. Fife and
Dennys
Lewis Cass Ledyard
New York Yacht Club
Oliphant Wins University Golf Championship in 36 Holes
Princeton reports M. Oliphant, class of 1905, defeated L. Conklin, class of 1904, 3 up and 2 to play in the final round to claim the university championship. The match, played over thirty six holes, had Oliphant leading 4 up after the first eighteen holes and maintaining the lead to secure the title.
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Princeton
N. J
M. Oliphant
L. Conklin
Oliphant
Conklin
Millionth tapeworm eviction celebrated in Germany
Detroit Tribune reports a unique ceremony in Sackingen Baden on August 28 honoring a renowned tapeworm specialist for the millionth cure. The piece humorously extols tapeworms and digestive quirks, noting the surplus host population among Germans and the comical contrast with American eating habits.
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Detroit Tribune
Sackingen
Baden
Germany
United States
Hawaii
Philippines
Empire
Undertaker
Otter Fun
Convict Leases Declared Illegal in Opinion
Attorney General Malin, at Governor Yates's request, declares that contracts for employing convicts at pe and reformatory institutions violate the 1886 act prohibiting convict labor under the rational amendment. The opinion renders existing lease arrangements invalid and outlines the legal basis for ending such practices.
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Bringfield
Malin
Yates
Elks and Shriners Lead Open Bowling Debut Night
Fraternal Social Bowling Association opened with Elks and Shriners delivering the strongest games at Marion and Pastime alleys. Shriners won game one while Elks dominated games two and three, Dollman aiding a 213 and a 90 third-game mark. Knights of Pythias swept Red Men in three straight, while Buffaloes edged Odd Fellows in a tight series.
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Marion
Elks and Shriners
Marion Alleys
Shriners
Elks
Dollman
Knights of Pythias
Red Men
Rome
Erne Buffaloes
Odd Fellows
Buffaloes
Maccabees
Royal League
Es Ais Ui
H. Sayles
Buffalos
Oddfellows
Buffalo
W. B. Groff
Hutson
Nasabe
Conklin
Dr. Durley
Ellis
E. Talbert
Heller Pd
O. Beck
Coral
Carter Red Men
K. OF P
Peck
T J Carter Posts City High Bowling Average
T J Carter bowled 226 269 and 258 for a 251 average across three Marion alleys games. He totaled 753 pins with seven strikes in the first game and eight in the third, setting a city high for three games.
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T. J. Carter
Marion
Secretary Shaw as banker and lawyer cuts subtreasury bonds
The Philadelphia Press notes Secretary Shaw acts like a man of affairs and a lawyer. By a decisive move he cuts bonds that hinder free bank credit during monetary crises. His interpretation of treasury, subtreasury and national bank acts aims to increase liquidity and ease expansion when trade demands it.
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Philadelphia
Shaw
Extrade
Louisville Toledo and Minneapolis Sign Lists to Hickey
Louisville Toledo and Minneapolis have sent lists to Hickey in a campaign tied to an elder sign controversy. The reports indicate coordinated efforts across cities with residents reporting new endorsements and a push to back the elder claimant in the dispute.
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Louisville
Toledo
Minneapolis
Hickey
Pittsburg Defeats All-American Stars In Close Contest
Pittsburgs win a tight game against the All-American Stars before about 2,200 fans in Pittsburg. The item notes headlines about sensational arrests and criticizes newspapers for alleged role in a murder arrest, referencing multiple papers and public reactions.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgs
All-American Stars
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