The Black Man's Ballot in Goshen Democrat Opinion
A Goshen Democrat excerpt criticizes the Washington Herald and Indiana Republicans for granting voting rights to Black men. It calls the suffrage act a political and moral blunder, arguing that political equality should wait until Black voters are educated and prepared to use the ballot wisely.
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Washington Herald
Charles G. Sefrit
Indiana
Republican Party
Goshén
Labor, immigration and Chinese labor in America debate
A Tribune editorial argues that Chinese labor could boost national wealth if used in farming, while Washington Herald questions alien land bills. The piece notes Asiatic labor is restricted but suggests future changes may alter views, asserting immigration raises opportunity and national wealth.
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Indiana
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Roosevelt Libel Suit Draws Front Page Attention
The libel case brought by Colonel Roosevelt against a Michigan newspaper publisher features prominently on the first page this week. The plaintiff described his defense as he assessed the charges and prepared his testimony.
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Roosevelt Admitted to Moderate Alcohol Use Sparking Public Debate
The editor cites Theodore Roosevelt’s admission of using alcoholic stimulants in moderation. It argues such disclosures unsettle many Americans who view drinking as intemperance and warns Roosevelt’s image as a national leader could suffer. The piece contrasts Roosevelt’s oneness with diverse pursuits against the fear of public perception.
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Theodore Hoosevelt
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Roosevelt
Michigan
Evansville wins Big Six relay titles at Washington meet
Evansville swimmers and runners shine as the Big Six meet at Washington showcases Evansville athletes. Jenkins and Lindsay deliver top finishes in sprint and relay events, while Evansville edges Vincennes for team prestige as records fall and crowds cheer the final events.
Primary election criticism from Washington Herald
The Washington Herald argues against primaries calling them a failure and worse than the evils they aim to cure. It notes candidates in Indianapolis slugging it out and predicts widespread discouragement about nominating contests.
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Indianapolis
Meredith Nicholson Political Card Writer Feels He Should Not Run
The Washington Herald notes Meredith Nicholson, novelist, jokes he is serious about saving Indianapolis from politicians by writing letters to newspapers. It recalls his political bid for Congress and mentions rumors of the Nicholson law. It questions why serious men should burden themselves with public service.
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Meredith Nicholson
Indianapolis
Watch Found After Herald Ad Sparks Prompt Recall
A reader reports Lizzie Gwimp found a watch shortly after George Wright placed a Herald ad seeking a lost item. The watch was found before ink dried, paralleling a Chronicle note about a similar quick recovery after an ad. A Blackford County man also found a lost pocketbook containing $100 after advertising in another paper.
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Lizzie Gwimp
East South Street
George Mwacwv
Wright
Washinston
Dni Ther Chronicle
Marion Chronicle
Blackford County
Timbs-Gazette
Vincennes Girl Sets New World Record in Trials
Miss Mary Frances Glass of Vincennes, a National Park Seminary student at Forest Glen, Md., set a world record during the seminary track trials by winning three firsts and a second. Her marks surpassed the former record held by Leila Ne at Bryn Mawr, with a 14 1/2 foot baseball throw and a ten foot 7 1/2 inch jump.
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Vincennes
National Park Seminary
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District of Columbia
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Leilane
Evansville Wins Big Six Meet Maze as Slade Breaks Record
Evansville dominates the Big Six track meet with Evansville scoring 39 1 5 points to Washington 11 9 and Linton 24 . Vincennes 12 2 3 Mt Vernon 9 1 5 Princeton 7. Slade and Henry post top marks in sprints and field events while Lind ay edges Washington for the final leg win breaking the meet record by four seconds.
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Indiana
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Indipolis
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Moccasin Struck by White River Fisherman Near Elton
Homer Adams, fishing in the White River near Elton, hauled a moccasin into his boat after a minnow line snagged. The animal thrashed, and Adams, who discovered a fellow passenger was dead, was left stunned by the rare accident.
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Homer Adams
Water moccasin court case yields modest judgment
A court in the circuit last week heard an action involving Frank Van Win and Benjamin C. Hed. The defendant Van Win received a judgment for $16 with costs, while Hed was ordered to pay the plaintiff's costs. The case concerned fishing lures and a dispute over a fishing-related matter with a reference to a water moccasin reptile.
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Frank Vanile Spearist
Benjamin C. Hed
VanWina
Vanke
Trachoma Fears Prompt Call for Public Health Controls
The 1897 debate over trachoma as a contagious disease prompts calls for state and local ordinances. Officials urge reporting of every case, school and factory inspections, isolation and treatment, and measures to prevent spread such as hand washing and disposable common towels.
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Fang
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America
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Old Teachers in Washington Public Schools to Retain Staff
The Washington DC public schools face major reshuffling for the 1915-14 term as the district moves to a devotected teaching system. Secretary E E Forsythe says most current teachers will be retained except where resignations occur.
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