Disappointed Anderson Coured as Roosevelt Delays Arrival
In Anderson Indiana on September 23 crowds awaited President Roosevelt at the Big Four crossing. About 12 000 people gathered as three thousand school children stood nearby from Pendleton Elwood and Alexandria. Factories and businesses closed early as officials announced the President's illness was not serious.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Roosevelt
Pendleton
Elwood
Alexandria
J. J. Netterville
Citizens’ Reception Committee
Fort Wayne Rejoicing Darkened by President Illness
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Fort Wayne on September 3 as a large crowd gathered at the courthouse during dedication exercises. A bulletin announced the President’s illness and cancellation of his Fort Wayne visit. The mood shifted from hopeful anticipation to disappointment as thousands were admitted to the courthouse instead.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Fort Mea
President’s Munice Visit Met With Disappointment
Disappointment and regret over the President’s inability to visit Muncie were voiced as rain fell. Despite the weather, locals planned a warm reception from Union Station to the courthouse, and officials noted the trip had to be abandoned.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Main Street
Union Station
President Cortelyou Telegram Spoils Muncie Visit
Up to 20 000 people crowded the courthouse area as Main and Washington streets brimmed with decorations for the planned presidential stop. Mayor Sherritt read Secretary Cortelyou’s telegram announcing the operation and abandonment of the trip and the President’s regret at not visiting Muncie. Rain then fell as crowds dispersed. In Hartford City about 4 000 gathered at the station and were disappointed by the cancellation.
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Indianapolis Journal
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President’s health delays Northwest trip progress uncertain
The article reports the President remains in bed and undereating with sleep scarce. Recovery pace dictates whether the Northwest journey resumes, with potential delay shifting the trip into the campaign and raising concerns about timing. Otto CarmichaeI
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Otto Carmichael
President Roosevelt's illness halts Western trip
Dr Lang reports to Admiral Rixey on Roosevelt's shin wound and need for rest. Secretary Moody will delay Westward visit. Urie relays findings. Doctors expect a week’s rest to heal, with no serious complication anticipated. Roosevelt’s absence from Washington prompts review by Navy Medical staff.
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Bureau
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Indianapolis
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Roosevelt in Logansport speech on tariffs and unity
President Roosevelt spoke in Logansport Indiana under rainy skies praising tariff stability and nonpartisan policy. He urged readjustment tools to protect American producers, preserve individual citizenship, and curb radical changes while balancing industry needs and national prosperity.
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Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Congress
Friends Reject Ritualist Marriage Service In Indiana Meeting
In Plainfield Indiana on September 23 the Yearly Meeting discussed finances with treasurer Joseph R Evans reporting 6576 dollars spent on church running costs. The meeting declined a ritualistic marriage proposal, choosing the traditional form, and outlined discipline changes awaiting quinquennial conference delegates.
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Indianapolis Journal
Plainfield
Ind
Joseph R. Evans
Indianapolis
Yearly Meeting
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Sarah M. Woodard
Lewis E. Stunt
Lydia Taylor Painter
Sarah A. Kelsey
Lindley A. Wells
Anna Tomlinson
Ransom Trueblood
Martha J. Brisford
Fleming Johnson
David Hadley
Peter W. Raidabaugh
Diverse religious events mark Indiana conventions and buildings
At Evansville German Catholic Central Society session leaders discussed adopting a U S federation of Catholic groups and approved the new constitution and by laws amid concerns over widows and orphans fund protection. In Terre Haute the Indiana African Methodist conference opens with welcomes and planning. In Evansville the B N ai Israel plans a limestone temple costing 40000 dollars, set for occupancy next July, while the old temple on Sixth and Division is sold for 10000 dollars to aid a public manual training school.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Mesmer
Wisconsin
Roman Catholic Central Society
United States
Terre Haute
African Methodist Church of Indiana
Allen Chapel
H. E. Stewart
Samuel Daniels
Charles Rae
Centenary Church
Bishop Grant
Morris Lewis
Richmond
F.F. Baker
Bethel A. M. E
Baker
B'Nai Israel
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Washington Avenue
Sixth
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Maj. A. C. Rosencranz
Matthews Catholics Plan New Church and School
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Matthews will build a $10,000 Catholic church and launch subscription drives. A parochial school and convent are contemplated later, while Matthews remains a mission station in the Catholic Church.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion, Ind
Matthews
President Speaks on Industrialism and Prosperity
In a weather troubled greeting, the President extols industrial growth as the basis of national strength. He says material prosperity provides the room for a higher life, stressing the importance of workers and productive activity as the prime cause of the nation’s growth.
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Unis
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted Worldwide Sale
Soothe teething babies claim to ease pain regulate bowels and cure diarrhoea for millions of mothers across the world. Advertising copy urges buyers to request Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup 2 cents per bottle and notes other cosmetic products like Glenn's Sulphur and hair dye as era items.
Roosevelt Visits Kokomo in Rain Amid Vast Welcome
President Roosevelt drew 10 000 to 15 000 locals in Kokomo Indiana despite a steady rain. Cadets, veterans, and civilians lined the streets as he praised industrial progress and the West’s spirit while saluting Civil War heroes before departing with Senator Beveridge and Congressman Landis observing.
President Roosevelts Greeting by Indiana School Crowd
President Roosevelt arrived in Tipton after a brief delay and was greeted by about a thousand school children and 4,000 adults. He spoke for seventeen minutes on citizenship, praising old soldiers and Spanish American War veterans, and waved as his train departed.
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Indianapolis Journal
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R. B. Beauchamp
President Calls for Unity Over Party Lines
The President urged unity beyond party divisions, stressing that citizens must support good laws and high character. He warned that while hard regard for duty matters, excessive head softness damages the nation more than firm resolve, as he recalled schoolchildren observing the moment.
Roosevelt Receives Warm Welcome In Noblesville
In Noblesville Indiana September 3 President Roosevelt drew six to eight thousand people despite threatening weather. The crowd gathered in courthouse square near the train stop to hear him. Local officials and guards organized a large nonpartisan reception as the president spoke about industrial changes and national efforts to address evil and preserve public welfare.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Indianapolis
Trouble in New Place More Warships May Be Sent to Colombia
Report from the Navy Department notes disturbances at Santa Marta Colombia with telegraph and rail service interrupted. A possible gunboat send if conditions worsen, with Marietta to Lagurayra and Mont Cape Haitien replaced by San Francisco sailing to Laguayra while Olympia’s commander leads a West Indies force. Six hundred Marines mobilized at Norfolk for possible deployment and San Francisco slated for repairs at Norfolk.
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