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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
3
The text shows a fragmented report on the governor race in Indiana with Democratic and Republican factions. It references a contested verdict, public interest, and calls for orderly proceedings, with mentions of leaders and the upcoming political actions.
Fragmented OCR text includes partial names and phrases such as Ested and Booker with scattered numbers and prices. Context unclear. readable items mention a public sale or notices but no clear event or outcome.
A scrambled OCR passage describes debate over votes and candidates including Maurstiuall and Wiss with references to beer brewers and three votes. It mentions potential seven thousand Repairhead votes and figures like Watson, Mashath, and Miartedoull in a contested election context.
The readable text hints at a public event with fans and a group named Kobii and Che, facing confusion or deception around dating and crepes. It mentions Indiana Brethren and a festival style setting with dates and states referenced, but the content is fragmented and unclear.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions forward movement and dates with scattered terms like Stokes Jack and certain costs. It references a path ahead and mentions a dean or leader figure, with uncertain actions and notes about postponement or timing.
Fragmentary notes reference a political clash involving Caspnara Wal and Go Basen. The readable text hints at a party dispute, but lacks clear dates places or outcomes to confirm specifics.
The piece notes Nebraska may accept the chancellorship with broad speech, temperance factions seek wine at the legislative feast, Missouri shifts toward Taft by over 4,000, and questions whether the people rule in elections with a probing tone on party change.
Commissioner Springer reports removal of notches on both sides of the new road fill at city cost. Poor culvert length forced narrowing above. The board found the old culvert was crumbling and promised repairs, with residents urged to stay clear of the work as it proceeds.
A man, Eugene Dilles, 20, described as tall with blue eyes and a horse shoeing shop left side of head, has been missing since mental illness several years after brain surgery. Mrs Hedi Jailey requests publication of the notice seeking information on his whereabouts, offering reward.
James El Watson writes from Rushville praising Governor-elect Marshall and offering to assist his administration. He notes the campaign outcome unites Hoosiers and expresses personal support to advance state welfare for both Mrs. Marshall and him.
A Indianapolis special to the Cincinnati Enquirer says blame for Watson’s defeat lies with praying temperance people allied with brewers against the Republican nominee. It predicts Watson’s loss could prompt repeal of the county option law as enough Senate Republicans interpret the verdict. Hold-over senators not bound by the platform pledges are seen as pivotal.
An 18 year old cigar maker from Hamilton Ohio later rose to auditor of the Chicago and North Western railroad and became governor-elect of North Dakota. John Burke, formerly an auditor in Indianapolis, earned honors in the Northwest. Born in Millville, he moved through Indianapolis to North Dakota, purchasing land near Mineral Springs where he built a Verhutie. He was elected governor on the Democratic ticket despite state publications noting Republican sentiment.
Announcement for the Dedication of the Grand Lodge in Indianapolis with a special procession and a round trip special car service. Tickets priced at 1.25, available from local lodge officers and stands. Officials expect wide attendance from lodges beyond the state.
Annual meeting of fruit growers truckers and gardeners set for December 2 and 3 4 1908 in Indianapolis Indiana. Noted horticulturists from New York Virginia and Indiana listed along with professors and society leaders. Three hundred dollars in premiums offered for exhibits of nuts flowers and vegetables. Contact W Bick secretary State House rooms 11 and 12 for programs entry cards and premium lists.
The piece notes Brank J. Hall of Rushville as lieutenant governor but states he will not appoint senate committees. It explains the senate holds power to name its committees and will set its own rules, reflecting a prior instance where a democratic senate under a republican lieutenant governor appointed its own committees.
A curious incident near Culver reports wasps swarming over rotting apples and feeding on fermented juice. The insects spread through the area causing alarm before dispersing as observers watched in cautious amusement.
Foles's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is declared not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by S. O. McKennan & Son.
An advertisement claims weak kidneys arise from nerve weakness affecting the heart and stomach. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative tablets or liquid as a treatment, suggesting back pain, scalding urine, dark urine, and Brights disease symptoms respond.
A testimonial from Mrs. Nelson Lucier of Athol Massachusetts praising Mi o na as a cure for dyspepsia. The ad claims a 50 cent box with a money back guarantee and asserts Mi o na strengthens the stomach rather than digests.
The Indiana Rolling Mill Company of Newcastle has let contracts to erect three additional buildings near the plant west of the city. A prior fire damaged the shovel plant north of town in summer, causing about fifty thousand dollars in losses.
Dr. Shoop created Health Coffee from parched grains malt and nuts. It imitates real coffee with fine flavor and needs only one minute to prepare. No long boiling. Sample Free from Lewis Ashworth.
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