John W. Davis A Carlisle Leader and Nation’s Speaker
Dr. John W. Davis, a Carlisle native who rose from a three cent start in Lancaster County to become Speaker of the House in the 29th Congress, a long time congressman and a minister to China. He also led Sullivan County Probate Court, served in state politics as a Democrat, and was a key organizer of his era.
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Carlisle
House of Representatives
John W. Davis
Congress
China
Lancaster County
United States
Pierce
Sullivan County
Davis
Life of David Davis Highlighted by Political Roles
The article details David Davis's career including terms in the state legislature, his 1851 bid and 1852 brief speakership, minister to China under Polk, Oregon governor appointment by Pierce, and presiding role at the 1852 Democratic National Convention. It notes his abilities and mentions his residence on Harrison Street remodeled after his era.
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House
English
Davis
China
Polk
Pierce
Oregon
Baltimore
Indiana amendment bans rubbish on public highways
The note publicizes a 1907 Indiana act amendment outlining fines up to fifty dollars for anyone who dumps or leaves rubbish on public highways. It lists many prohibited items and requires township trustees or county officials to direct disposal. Journal tone reflects civic education.
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Indiana
Ord
What is a Baby The prince of wails and other curious riddle
A misquoted or garbled excerpt describes a baby as the prince of wails, an inhabitant of Lapland, a morning caller, a noon crawler, and a midnight brawler. It claims the baby is a precious possession that excites envy in none, opens hearts across classes, and is received by all without exception.
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Lapland
Johnsons Welcome Twelfth Child A Girl
Mr and Mrs A E Johnson announce the birth of a baby girl Monday morning the twelfth child born to the couple and all with them are living.
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A. E. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Illinois Miners Return After Settlement Eases Local Shortage
Word of settlement in Illinois prompts a large return of miners to Sullivan county mines. In Hymera alone more than fifty men leave for home as mines need cleaning before reopening. About 6,000 of 44,000 laid off in Illinois may go back, easing Indiana output and delaying October price raises. District No. 11 notes Illinois progress could aid southwestern field talks. The Ohio and Colorado fields remain largely tied up with about 16,000 on strike.
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Illinois
Sullivan County
Hymera
Indiana
Southwest
United States
Ohio
Colorado
Sullivan
Township Tickets and Local Visit Notes
Township conventions in Haddon township nominated Republican and Democratic tickets for justice of the peace constable and advisory board. Republicans name Maiity Warner Combs Alsop Jenkins Lisman Purcell Cooper Starner while Democrats list Troutt Wheeler Cooffee Wilson Eslinger Boling Helms Davidson Gobin. Mrs Henry Byers and son Will return home after visiting Mrs Clara Rapp. Miles K Curry and wife visit Terre Haute parents of Mrs Curry south of town.
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Justice of the Peace
J.S. Maiity
John Warner
Jacob Combs
W. T. Alsop
Lée Jenkins
Calvin O. Lisman
J. E. M. Purcell
J. W. Cooper
Frank Starner
J. M. Troutt
Thos. B. Wheeler
John Cooffee
Robert Wilson
Albert Eslinger
Marion Boling
D. W. Helms
C. E. Davidson
W. A. Gobin
Henry Byers
Will
Seymour
Clara Rapp
Famly
Town
Miles K. Curry
Terre Haute
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Cutler
Risinger
H. J. Swartz
Alsop’s Restaurant
W T. Alsop
Prop
O. H. Minor
E. W
Rogers
Wm. H. English
John W. Lisman
Sout
Harrison Street
E. & T. H. Crossing
Mr. Davis
the Davis
Haddon Township
Republican
Eays
John G. Frazee
J. E. Powers
Palace Pharmacy
D. E. Overman
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