Debated City Light Plant Ownership and Sale
The city’s electric light plant remains under discussion with no sale unless public approval is clear. The Herald opposes selling for price or dogma, while supporting city ownership as a principle, and notes court safeguards and voter final say. The piece warns against treating the plant as a political football and stresses careful consideration of the city’s best interests.
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Herald
Washington
Pas
Minipal
The Office Hogs Contemplate Political Careers
A discussion in a local paper critiques officeholders who seek ongoing power. It highlights Washington mayoral ambitions, federal appointments, and the entrenchment of officials who pursue multiple offices, arguing such self interest undermines public service.
Express Service Criticism Highlights Local Parcel Delays
A public account criticizes the United States express company and Terre Haute routes for delaying parcels from Indian Springs and Odon. It details transfers through Terre Haute causing 1–2 day delivery instead of 2–4 hours, urging reform and exposing managerial indifference to public needs.
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Terre Haute
Southeastern
Southern
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Odon
Blankenship
United States Express Company
Efnta
Elnora
Qdon
Indian Springs
Us Nd Service Commission
Chautauqua Lecturer Urges Halt to Defense Spending
The speaker denounces naval construction and national defense appropriations until the white slave traffic is suppressed. The account labels the rhetoric as idiotic and accuses the speakers of focusing on sensational claims rather than sound policy.
Untimely death and punishment reference surface in strange gossip
A garbled excerpt mentions a man of the gospel, Delilah, a prison, and a likely hanging. The text hints at sensational talk about an untimely demise and a figure named Hinshaw, but the fragment provides little clear context or names.
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Piace
Delilah
Indiana congressman challenges Cullop over Bryan ties
The piece reports a dispute involving Congressman Korbly of Indiana and Congressman Cullop. Korbly denounces Cullop for presumed mind reading and alignment with Bryan's policies on deposits. It notes Cullop backing Clark at Baltimore and his strained stance with the Indiana delegation.
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Indianapolis
Cullen
Ananias Club
Indiana
Cullop
W.W. J.’ Bryan
Bryan
Biyim
Baltimore
Champ.Clark
Clark
Inglana
Jfarshalt
Mayor’s plan spurs debate over city hall site and jail proximity
A local column defends mayoral arguments for moving council focus to a site near the jail and questions selling the current city lot for a new hall. It recalls a past practice of marching prisoners, argues for municipal budgets and equal street lighting, and notes public sentiment shaping Washington’s stance.
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Washingston
Democratic
Indiana public utilities commission outlined
Citizens hear of a seven member board appointed by the governor with regulatory power over all state public utilities. It will oversee gas electric water and telephone firms and can revise rates to uniform levels. The commission can limit competition and must approve city franchise grants.
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M'Garty
Major McCarty
Municipal Corporation
Public Service Commission
Caus Ital
Pubic Service Commission
Abs
Public Utilities of
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Utilities Commission
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Aity
Parole Critique Rages Over Bloomfield Murder Case
The text is a harsh public rebuke of Governor Ralston for parole grant to Dr. Gray, the Bloomfield murderer. It argues Gray acted while intoxicated and mentally irresponsib le, noting his past crime and his wife’s death following disgraceful punishment.
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Dr. Gray
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Geon
Nég
Suffrage Clash Between Militant Pankhursts and Milholland
A fragment reports a heated exchange as the Pankhursts denounce Inez Milholland and challenge her involvement in suffrage. The text questions future race outcomes and hints at tensions within reform circles.
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Pankhursts
Inez J Milholland
Milholland
Sylvia
Angelie
Wilson Criticizes Mulhaji Campaign Talk Delays Policy
Editorial blasts Colonel Mulhaji for delaying urgent national business with talk of an Indiana campaign romance in 1908. It argues Congress should finish tariff and currency bills first, then consider his claims, warning of a strained economy and needless diversions.
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Mulhaji
Indiana
Wilson
Washington
Congress
Seattle Rioters Spark Demands for Action Over Demonstration
Seattle socialists denounced Secretary Daniels to the president as the riotous demonstration's instigator. Daniels faced accusations for an alleged apostrophe to the American flag and excoriation of the red flag and anarchy, sparking debate on patriotism and government speech amid socialist tensions.
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Seattle Socialtata
Daniels
Seattle
Riots in Seattle and political tensions prompt criticism
The article discusses Seattle riots linked to socialist groups and the Independent Workers of the World, criticizing city administration for alleged censorship and blaming Mayor for suppressing debate. It notes violence cannot be excused and cites a controversial picket and opinion pieces about public figures.
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W. Ca
Independent Workers of
Seattle ‘Times
Qanfels
Times
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