Francis Marion Thompson Seeks Sixth Circuit Judge Seat
Francis Marion Thompson is named as a Republican candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, pending decision by the circuit convention. The announcement touts tariff reform and Republican national policy promising work, food, clothing, peace, and prosperity.
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Frank S. Jones
Versailles
Francis Marion Thompson
Circuit Court
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Republican Administration of National Affairs
Republicans Favor Tariff Revision Face Labor Shortages
Those Republicans who favor a revision of the tariff probably have been having trouble in procuring laborers to do their work. The present tariff has a strong tendency to eliminate idleness and make it hard to get help.
Opposition press hails Hanly while clubbing him as fruit
Democratic papers in the state praise Governor Hanly as a worthy target of fierce criticism. The text notes that political opponents often vilify leaders in life but may later praise them postmortem, drawing a parallel to Abraham Lincoln and suggesting Hanly could receive similar posthumous esteem.
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Hanly
Abraham Lincoln
Hearst Attacks Taggart Over Chicago Gambling Exposé
Hearst attacks Thomas Taggart chair of the Democratic National Committee after an expose detailing widespread gambling at a Monte Carlo inspired scene. Survivors recount losses from a few dollars to thousands and cite minors and elderly drawn into the vice amidst Taggart’s continued leadership and profits.
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Wm. R. Hearst
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Monte Carlo
Chicago
Tom Taggart
Tom
Tariff Reform Remembrance in Democratic Debate
The Willson tariff measure, first adopted by Democrats for decades, is cited as a cause of poverty and distress. The piece predicts the campaign will rally around Tariff Reform. It recalls farmers, laborers, manufacturers, and railroad stockholders who suffered under low prices and poor sales.
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Willson
Democratic Party
Forgotten hunger fuels resolve against party of distress
The passage recalls women and children bound by hardship and poverty, arguing they will not support a party blamed for past misery and future want. It emphasizes enduring hunger, rags, and the vow to reject those responsible.
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Dren
Democrats criticize national chairman Taggart influence
William R. Hearst calls Tom Taggart a flawed Democratic leader who props up an advisory committee for the Congressional Campaign Committee. He accuses the panel of being filled with reps from criminal corporations and stock jobbers.
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Democratic Party
Taggart
William R. Hearst
Democratic National Committee
Tom Taggart
Congressional Campaign Committee
National Committee
Wallstreet
Local Scene Highlights From Weekend Activities
Sam Clark visited Newpoint on business last Monday. John Collins and family from Pendington called on John Norwold and family Sunday. A large crowd attended the Sandcreek festival Saturday evening. Chas Rolfing and Chas Stevenson with their escorts joined Children Day at Napoleon Sunday evening. A Thursday gathering at Martha Meyer’s Smryna home celebrated her eighteenth birthday with dancing. music by Frank Stevenson and Walter Fichener.
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Sam Clark
Newpoint
John Collins
Pennington
John Norwold
Sandcreek
Chas. Rolfing
Chas. Stevenson
Napoleon
Martha Meyer
Smryna
Frank Stevenson
Walter Fichener
Martha
Local Moves and Visits Reported Around Shelbyville
Ongoing social notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby towns. Bohman returned home last Monday, Hodmann left for Shelbyville, Huser went to Brookville, Torline visited Schrader in Shelbyville, Adams from Indianapolis stayed midweek, Geis and wife along with Mrs. Goke were at Batesville, Koebbe visited Batesville and St Paul, Luettel headed to St Paul, Woods visited with his wife, Ada Schrader visiting her parents, and Cincinnati visitors came to see Mat Giele.
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Ben Bohman
Mike Hodmann
Shelbyville
Wm. Huser
Brookville
Henry Torline
Fred Schrader
Herman Adams
Indianapolis
Our Town
Godfried Geis
Joe Goke
Batesville
William Koebbe
Joe Luettel
St. Paul
Frank Woods
Ada Schrader
Tony Giele
Henry Giele
Cincinnati
Mat Giele
Wm. Koebbe
Notice to bid on macadamized road in Ripley County Indiana
Sealed proposals will be received at the Auditor's office in Versailles Indiana until 1 pm on Tuesday July 3 1906 for the construction of two miles forty nine hundred ten feet of macadamized road in Brown township along the Olean Lincolnville and Versailles road. Plans and profile on file. Bids include fire pike and related earthwork culverts and a bridge. A double bid bond and a resident surety are required. The engineer and viewers estimate total cost at 8356 60. Authority to reject bids reserved. Signed Nicholas Volz Auditor Ripley County.
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Auditor’s
Versailles
Ripley County
Indiana
Brown Township
Olean
Lincolnville
Auditor's
Benham, Clean and Friendship Road
Township Six
Johnson and Brown
Board of Commissioners
County of
Ripley
Nicholas Volz
Best horse of his class offered in this region
An auction notice invites buyers to view the best horse of his class ever offered in this part of the country, highlighting superior breeding and performance potential.
Electric Bitters touted as remedy for stomach and liver disorders
An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach and liver ailments in Indians and others. Testimonial from S. A. Brown of Bennettsville, South Carolina claims their wife regained health after long dyspepsia and torpid liver. Claims to cure chills fever malaria biliousness back and kidney issues. Sold with guarantee by Baas & Schultz druggists. Price 50c.
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S. A. Brown
Bennettsville
S. C
Baas & Schultz Druggists
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Dudsie Dupoy
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George Street
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A. A. Hackman
A. J. Hassmer
C. L. Johnson
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E. OC. Timmerman
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George H. Goyert
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