State Democracy's Disgrace in Indiana Senate Fight
Saturday January 1 1910 editorials question senator elect Benjamin F Shively claiming bribery by eight Indiana legislators and liquor interests. The piece notes national attention from John Worth Kern and defends state integrity while praising past reform legislatures and advertising figures Kaufman Handy.
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Indiana
United States Senate
Benjamin F. Shively
Thle
Senate
John Worth Kern
Indianapolis
Shively
Kern
Themelves
Houser
United States
A Washington Man's Rise in advertising world
A Washington native, William Ray Gardiner, son of Judge Gardiner, left this city a dozen years ago to pursue reporting in New York. He rose to prominence in advertising, writing and shaping campaigns for Hearst papers, then moved through New York and Philadelphia agencies to a top Chicago post with Herbert Kaufman and Company. His rise is chronicled by a New York Evening Mail feature writer highlighting his copywriting skill and industry impact.
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Herbert Kaufman
William Ray Gardiner
Handy
Kaufman and Handy Company
Moses P. Handy
Washington
New York
Pacific
Lake Imigan
Washupson
Chicago
Wi‘diam Ray Gardiner
W.rl. Gardiner
Gardiner
United States
Chicas
Yok Evening Mail
Arthur Brisbane
Evening Journal
Solomon S. Carvalho
Hearst
WiMertistore
New York American
Gar
Legation
Tokdlo
Harington
Cre
N. W. Ayer & Son
Philadelia
Her‘bert Kaufman
Advertising shapes local trade in Vincennes opinion
An editorial from the Vincennes Capital argues that Washington merchants gain holiday business from extensive advertising, and notes Washington’s stores are more attractive than those in Vincennes. It recalls Knox county’s wet shift and asserts Washington’s trade remains robust despite fears of Vincennes competition. Washington merchants report strong winter business.
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Vincennes
Wheatland
Washington
Knox County
Daviess County
the Herald
Washingtons
Howard County
Chistmay
Boxtown
Indiana hotel keepers mock county option law in Indy
The Indiana Hotel Keepers association mocked the county option law at Indianapolis on Monday. The critics, seen as hotel owners with bars, argued without bars they cannot run up-to-date houses, a claim deemed absurd by observers. The hotel men will likely return to press their case, though legitimate objections to the law exist.
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Indiana Hotel Keepers 'Association
Indianapolis
Prohibition Debate Echoes Across Alabama Statewide Issue
The piece weighs the Alabama prohibition question, noting statutory prohibition exists and a constitutional amendment failed. It discusses public sentiment, legislative actions, and the possibility that the public may or may not favor enshrining prohibition in the constitution, while signaling uncertainty about statewide will.
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Fort Wayne
Alabama
Marion Chronicle
Prohibition in Alabama and county option debate
The piece argues that the county option law merely closes saloons not prohibiting use, noting ongoing drinking and the ruin of saloons in counties like Daviess. It contrasts sensational western riots with calmer local reality and asserts illegal retail sales have declined since saloons were removed, while acknowledging continued demand for alcohol.
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Washington
West Washington
Indianapolis Star
Watch
West End
Daviess County
Indiana Anti-Saloon League Leader Presses Prohibition Plan
South Bend Times surveys state reaction to Shumaker the Anti-saloon league president pushing constitutional prohibition over local option in dry counties. Barney of Indianapolis district objects and resigns, calling Shumaker a grandstander. Editorials criticize Shumaker’s self-serving, print-driven approach.
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Supreme Court
Shumaker
Anti-saloon League
Barney
Indianapolis
South Bend Times
Indiana Anti-saloon League
Secretary Butler Seeks Unpaid Trustees Reform Criticized
The Marion Chronicle critiques Secretary Amos W. Butler for urging unpaid trustees of public institutions while not proposing to forgo his own salary. It warns such a policy would encourage absenteeism and undermine work, noting the need for fair compensation for state board duties. The piece mocks his idea as turning boards into superannuated, eager volunteers.
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Amos W. Butler
State Board of Charities
Butler
Marion Chronicle
New Declines Chairmanship of Republican State Committee
The South Bend Times notes Harry S. New’s refusal to stand for the Republican state committee chairmanship leaves leaders scrapping for a suitable successor. It praises New as ideal for the role, while acknowledging the demanding duties and his extensive party service.
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Harry S. New
Republican State Committee
Harry
South Bend Times
Harry New
Captain New
Indianapolis rogue leaves large park gift in will
George Rhodius once infamous in Indianapolis dies in an institution. His will provides about 500000 dollars to the city for park beautification, with the bulk of a million dollar estate left to charities. The bequest directs the city to use the funds for parks under park board supervision and to aid the poor.
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George Rhodius
Indianapolis
Gener
Indianapolia
Ind
Park Board
Frien
Odd Quotations and Quail Notes From Indiana Paper
The piece blends political reminiscences and literary allusions with local agricultural notes. It references John W. Claypool as executor, Antony and Bryan comparisons, Caesar’s will, whisky definitions, quail hunting impacts, and praise for Knox County Republicans backing Horace Ellis for superintendent of public instruction at Vincennes University.
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Knox County
Horace Ells
Vincennes University
Ellis
Editorial echoes on trade and saloons in Washington
The Herald editorial argues that Washington merchants prosper by progressive display and fair dealing, not by saloon presence, noting Knox county’s seventy two allowed saloons likely won’t affect local trade. It cites traders aligning with customers and advertising as key to commerce.
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Vincennes
Herald
Washington
Luca
Ikely
Knox County
Taey
State board of charities denounced as whitewash
The state board of charities is attacked as ridiculous and self serving after investigations into Superintendent Peyton of the reformatory. Critics say the board’s report is a whitewash and part of a political machination undermining its own influence.
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State Board of Charities
George Lekowood
Death of Louie Seerit Shocks Seattle Times
Seattle Times editorial memorializes Louie B. Seerit a young, capable Times writer in advertising and news roles. He withdrew from a Third Ward council race after letters to friends, then collapsed at his desk and died. The piece notes his duty, kindness, and strong ties to colleagues Joe Schlumpf and the paper.
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Seattle Times
Louie B. Se Frit
The
Times
Iworth
Halleck
Joseph ‘Rodman Drake
A. Serrit
Joe Schlumpf
Sefrit
Resddice
Seattle
Thes
Donamingite
Mr. Sefrit
Sattle
Serrit
Mr. Serrit
Schlumpt
Health reform ideas from the past on disease control
Dr Daniel D Jackson argued that eliminating houseflies could extend human life by years. Experts say urban health gains, like reducing tuberculosis deaths in New York, show progress but caution that improving sanitation is slow and complex. The Canal Zone’s health turnaround illustrates gradual, sustained public health work.
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Daniel D. Jackson
New Jersey
New York
Havana
Canal Zone
London
SIX KILLED IN PREIGHT WRECK AT Ft Ritner
A preight wreck at Ft Ritner killed six men and seriously injured two others after a sharp curve hid the oncoming train. Fireman G Henthorn on the second engine escaped serious harm by jumping. Victims from Seymour and a nearby city were moved for burial, with remains prepared by local undertakers.
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Henthorn
Ft. Ritner
Seymours
Train accident injuries report common In city hospital
Conley and others were taken by special train to City Hospital in critical condition. Doctors expect several days of recovery. Walls was examined and found with leg injuries, possible amputation between knee and hip. The engineer Conley sustained a dislocated shoulder and a compound fracture of the left leg. Minor injuries also reported.
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Conley
Old Washington Boy John Wakefield Kentuckys famed newspaper man
A Louisville Herald writer honors John D. Wakefield a Shelby county born figure who rose from Washington Democrat carrier to star political writer at Courier Journal. He covered the Goebel case the Magie hall convention and Goebel assassination trials and later reported campaigns nationwide earning national recognition as a press figure and political reporter in Washington and beyond.
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Washington
Louisville Herald
Falls City
Washington Boys
John D. Wakefield
Kentucky
Press Gang
Shelby County
Washington, D. C
Daviess County
Wakefield
ES Amesty
Ovnsville
Courier-Fournal
Goebel
Gton City
Audovitte
Times
Congress
Ported
Ciuc
correspondent'Enquirer
Cong State
Bynum and Son and Indians in Oklahoma land allotment tale
A fragmentary report links Bynum and Son of Indianapolis and another Bynum in Oklahoma with Dawes era land allotment contests. The piece mentions Crazy Snorke and Colonel Hoffman fleeing into woods after a chase and a later dust battle resulting in four deaths and five wounded miles south of Cent Suerday.
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Bynum and Son
Indianapolis News
Apolis
Bynum
Oklahom
M Num
Bynun
Dawes Comm
Crazy Snorke
Colonel Hoffman
Tizean
Crazy the Woods
Fivora
Cent Suerday
Poultry Show Dates and Entries Announced
A local poultry show announces premium hats and entries slated for display from 13 to 15 inclusive. The event highlights a long list of valuable fowl and related prizes, with emphasis on quality birds and exhibitors from the area.
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John W. Claypool
Mark Antony
Rome
Willam Jennings Bryan
Caesar
Tiber
Long Island City
Dr. Cook
Nan
Rhodius
Alice
Louie Seerit
New York World
Enquirer
Apritera
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