County council backs no remodel of court house
The county council approved a 350 appropriation for hiring an expert to draft remodeling plans but the editors oppose the move. They argue current road improvements justify delaying any courthouse overhaul and note the cost could approach sixty thousand dollars, far above immediate need. They urge awaiting competition for architect services and postponement until finances improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hie County
Tadedey
Court House
Bate
County Council
Board of Commissioners
County Board
Fooled Mr S1oll Honest End Conscientious Tone
Fragmentary OCR text shows a partial quote praising a person for honesty and conscientiousness, with unclear names and context. The readable portion hints at a moral assessment of wrongdoing and a public-esteem style remark, but lacks concrete events, dates, places, or organizations to anchor a proper news summary.
Baltimore Archbishop backs high license view
The Baltimore archbishop Cardinal Gibbons speaks in favor of high license as a practical solution to temperance issues. He notes revenue stability, police effectiveness, and the reduced number of saloons, stressing the American born cardinal’s stance aligns with sober national judgment over extremist positions.
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Baltimore
Ifa
Noricense
Gibbonb'elh
United States
Gibbons
College of Cardinals of American Nativity
Cardinal Gibbons
Repairing Henry Clay statue faces Kentucky legislature
The Henry Clay statue in Lexington suffered a lightning strike that damaged the head and base. Citizens including the Daughters of the American Revolution Freemasons and college students urge the Kentucky legislature to authorize repairs and funding. The piece notes prior political scandals and calls for restoring the monument’s dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Kentucky
Lexington
John C. Breckenridge
United States
Iwil- Mam Goebel
Bryan and Hearst Clash Over Political Tactics
The piece attacks William Jennings Bryan as erratic and hypocritical while praising William Randolph Hearst. It accuses Bryan of shady political practices and of serving as an advocate for an undemocratic party, contrasting his stance with Hearst's consistent, independent line.
Vincennes Labor Resolutions Criticized by Press
A locally published text claims the Central Labor Union of Vincennes issued resolutions condemning police actions and enforcing blue laws. The piece argues the resolutions misrepresent workers and threaten orderly business, urging respect for law and saloon reforms within a temperate framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
Vincennes
J. C. Mayes
Willey
Central Labor Union of Vincennes
Knox County
Central Labor Union
Wintennes
Washington
Respect for Law and the Limits of Personal Liberty
A Fort Wayne writer argues that democracy requires the majority to rule while laws must adapt to changing times. He rejects blue laws as outdated and condemns any movement that promotes open disregard for law, warning it invites anarchy and unsettles a law-abiding nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
United States
Statesman Henry Watterson Speaks at Carnegie Hall on Tuskegee Appeal
Henry Watterson, Kentucky editor and former Confederate soldier, spoke at Carnegie Hall in New York with Governor Hughes and Booker T. Washington to promote Tuskegee Institute. Letters from Cardinal Gibbons and the British ambassador greeted the event, highlighting race relations and duties across color lines.
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Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Carnegie Hall
New York
Governor Hughes
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Cardinal Gibbons
Bryce
Watterson
Demagogue Bryan Compared to Socialists in Harsh Reproof
The piece assails William Jennings Bryan for promoting democracy and populism, arguing his views diverge from Jeffersonian democracy. It ridicules his stance on government ownership of railroads and utilities, claiming such policies would create a nation of dependents and dilute republican ideals. It asserts Lincoln and the modern Republicans share core principles with 1860s party lines despite industrial changes.
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Haskell
Jefferson
Lincoln
Bryan
Eugene Debs
William Haywood
Western Miners Federation
William J. Bryan
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Samuel J. Tilden
Supreme Court
Tilden
Jsreat
Monticello
New Orleans
Gramercy Park
Republican ‘Party
Republican Party
Abrahamincoin
Labor and Justice Advocated by Mr Watson as Labo r Friend
A trustful portrait lauds Mr Watson as a faithful ally of labor. The speaker asserts Watson will support labor’s just interests in Congress or any position of power, provided the issues are clear and free of malice or unfairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messure
Congram
Toy
Watson
Labor
Congress
Republicans Split on Roosevelt Nominating Influence
Dispatches report no district convention endorsed Roosevelt's administration. In the Twelfth district no resolutions were adopted as it was deemed a business meeting. In the Second district resolutions favored Fairbanks and officials, while Roosevelt was repeatedly praised yet the party opposed dictating the nomination.
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Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Billheimer
Theodore Roosevelt
Billheiner
Mr. Roosevelt
Movement to abolish two thirds rule in national convention
The Bryan newspapers oppose the well defined movement to remove the two thirds rule, arguing it should be abolished at the next national convention despite its long usage. The discussion centers on defeating Nebraskan hero worshippers within the Democratic party.
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Bryan
Democratic Party
Watson Backed by Labor Allies to Aid Reelection
Congressman James E. Watson gains support from union labor circles as Frank P. Sargent speaks for him. Sargent lauds Watson’s record as staunch defender of the labor class amid attacks by Indiana Democrats Edgar Perkins and Fred Erck who seek to lead Hoosier unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
Edgar Perkins
Frederck
Hoosier
Watson
Frank P. Sargent
Brotherhood
Sargent
James B. Watson
Congress
Republicans eye Davis or Padgett for district race
The Republican press argues Republicans aim to nominate Davis or Padgett depending on defeat of Chaney. They say Democrats fear Padgett most and that the congressional race hinges on political principles, not personalities, with Chaney favored but the district evenly split.
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Davis
Padgett
Congress
Chaney
Toleras
Linton Call
Cullop
Brown
Welman
Tiem
Pepiblicans
Real Official Democrats Call For Fair Campaign Practices
A statement urges respectful conduct during the party convention, emphasizing fairness among candidates and avoiding antagonism. The note stresses duty to uphold party integrity and civic process amid debates and nominations.
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