Roosevelt marks new era as non veteran Republican president
The Indianapolis Journal notes Roosevelt as the first postwar era Republican not directly connected to the Civil War. It argues his accession signals a shift away from war veterans as presidents and predicts him sustaining McKinley’s Southward popularity while advancing the era of good feeling through cross sectional reconciliation.
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Death of Mrs. Winthrop A Foote at 64
Mrs. Winthrop A Foote died at her home near the public square after a paralytic stroke. She was 64 and survived by her husband, with no children. Sister Mrs. D W Parker resides in the city. Born in Connecticut she had long resided in Bedford. Funeral plans not set. likely Friday.
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D. W. Parker
City Council in Regular Session Deliberates Budgets and Permits
City Council met in regular session. one bid for sewerage work was withdrawn. Committees seek time on Mrs. Florence Gainey damages and a passway. An electric light at 12th and 8th streets was referred to Lights. McPheeters granted six days vacation. Officials summoned for Oct 2. Ordinances Committee needs more time on Ruddick telephone ordinance. Treasurer authorized to refund hack licenses from Buffalo Bill show drivers. Furniture purchases for city offices approved. Be K. Dye authorized to settle right of way damages with Mrs. Ben Capps at 150. Building permits issued for two cottages, a frame born, and a two room addition. General claims, expenses, and waterworks claims itemized and paid.
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Sarah E. Russell
T. Y. Thornton
City Council adopts sewer plan and bids for tanks
The City Council met in special session and approved new sanitary sewerage specifications with a route change in the south part of town. Bids will be sought for two kinds of septic tank. Officer James M. Myers was reinstated after previously being dropped, following council criticism of the prior action. Firemen from New Albany and Indianapolis returned from Chicago after talks with Monon president Wm. H. McDoel about concessions, with wage increase details disputed. A new routine will have a dedicated jacket cleaner for engines and coal must be cracked before use. Mrs. Martha Johnson left town to visit Indianapolis Marion Crawfordsville.
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al Whitlatch
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James Conner
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Indianapolis
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Winds Fail to Restage Yachts Race Colnumbia Shamrock II
Telegraphic news notes the second race between the yachts Columbia and Shamrock II was blocked by lack of wind. Also covered are political nominations, international famine relief, fires, and various local incidents across Indiana, New Jersey, and Washington.
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Newark
New Jersey
Corn Safe From Frost In Most Regions
Weather Bureau weekly crop summary reports no damaging frosts in central valleys lake region and New England as corn matures yielding larger than average harvest. Heavy rains in Missouri Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska hinder hay and grain. cotton picking advances though top crop hurt in North Carolina Georgia Florida. Texas cotton harmed by pests. Salem Democrat notes Jumbo Richardson promotion to St Louis NL and local quip about Salem ahead.
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Wolfish Traits Of Dogs Kill Sheep In Fog Shaped Pursuit
The Greencastle Banner-Times reports a sheep killing incident on W I Bulis farm north of the city. John Masten alerted neighboring farmers after two dogs mauled seven sheep and two went missing in dense fog. The dogs returned home wet, one with blood, and were shot later that day. Earlier, a suspected killer dog led two miles to another farm where it joined with a mate, then together attacked a flock and both died.
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High School Notes Football Schedule and Local News
The schedule lists October games against Blue River Academy at Bedford Salem at Salem Blue River Academy at Salem Washington at Washington and Thanksgiving at Bedford. Miss Nellie Kemp of Salem, winner in oratory, attends Franklin College. Herman Boyd is ill. Second team football suits arrived and practice is underway. Miss Eddie Lister, a last year graduate, begins as primary teacher in the public schools Monday.
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Salem
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Local Social Notes From Fayetteville Murky Dispatch
Fayet teville social roundup records visits by Walter Quacken bush of Bedford and family moves to Linton. Residents Lamb Kern Pultz Hoyd Nichols Pinkston Jackson host guests and Indianapolis bound Kern family. A Sunday School organized by Missionary A H Greene inviting participation.
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Linton
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Mitchell
Dana Hoyd
Marion Nichols
Coxton
Sarah Kern
Indianapolis
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Pleasant Ridge
Opal Jackson
A. H. Greene
Pleasant residents visit Terre Haute and local notices
John Dodds Zelma and Thornot Dodds of Pleasant ate travel to Terre Haute for a brief visit. Mary J. White born 1860 died 1901. Henry Dodds died 1888. Mary J Dodds married E Thayer White in 1890. they had four children, two sons and two daughters, with one child dying in youth. Local clergy W H Freeman and Rev Fields schedule monthly sermons and church services.
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Pleasant Ate
Terre Haute
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Pea Ridge
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W. W. Freeman
Liberty
R. E H. Martin
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Mary J. Holland
Henry Dodds
E. Thayer White
Mary J. Dodds
Local News Roundup from Indian Springs and Nearby Towns
G C Piper spent Sunday near Hunt. Aaron Bass visited Bloomington for business. John Cecil’s new home near completion. J A McGuver and F M Baker attended Grand Lodge in Indianapolis. John Wallace travelled to Elnora on business. Minnie Wright attended the Bedford fair. Laborers crowd Indian Springs as the 8. S. Railway work continues. L D Vickers of Burns City visited Friday. L D Stephens the painter is on strike. He returned from Bedford with his painting outfit. A M Faris and wife went to Bedford. Sear and Buchanan of Bedford bought live stock here last week. Infant child of Johnson Wright of Terre Haute buried at Trinity. Will Wildman and wife visited Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Jacob H Allen improving. A L Cure of Indianapolis buying spokes this week. William Roach adding to his store building now occupied by F M Wampler.
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