Indiana Republicans Name Watson Governor Candidate
Indiana state convention at Indianapolis nominates James E. Watson for governor on the fifth ballot as the Fairbanks machine candidate. Fremont C. Goodwine is named lieutenant governor amid party tensions fueling criticism of Governor Hanly. Other ticket members include Fred A. Sims, John C. Bilheimer, Oscar Hadley, James Bingham, George W. Self, Lawrence McTurnan, J. L. Peetz, Quincy A. Myers, and David M. Yers.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
James KE. Watson
Rushville
Fairbanks Machine
Charles W Miller
Beveridge
Watson
Jim
Congress
Roosevelt
Hanly
Freemont C. Goodwine
Wovernor
Goodwinne
George W. Self
Corydon
Supreme Court
Self
James E. Watson
Fremont C. Goodwine
Williamsport
Fred A. Sims
Frankfort
John C. Bilheimer
Washington
Oscar Hadley
Plainfield
James Bingham
Muncie
Lawrence McTurnan
Anderson
J. L. Peetz
Kokomo
Quincy A. Myers
Logansport
David M. Yers
Greensburg
Cleaning and dress of men’s clothing at Christley’s shop
Cleaning and dressing services for men’s clothing described with a note about busheling. Location given as WILL CHRISTLEY, Building one door west of post office. al-2w
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Will Christley
Postoffice
Laconia Region Socials and Local Doings
Grace Russell and families visit relatives in Laconia as residents host gatherings. The Laconia boys serenade Mr Andrew Bauman’s household while Mrs Adam Crosier hosts a quilting party. Edna McRae visits Eli Shields family. Ed Hurst returns from New Mexico in good health. Curtis Daley closes No 16 school with a spelling match. Joel Russell sells a cow to Lewis O Bannon. Raymond Ham and Wast Boone attend the Friday convention.
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Aspen
Walter Crésier
Henry Beckhart
John Frakes
Robert Kitterman
New Middletown
Will Stevens
Laconia Boys
Andrew Bauman
Adam Crosier
Edna McRae
Lewis O’bannon
Raymond, Ham
Wast Boone
First Ticket in Field for President Watson Named
The People’s Party convention named the ticket after two stormy sessions in St. Louis on April 4. Thomas E. Watson of Georgia is the presidential nominee. Samuel W. Williams of Vincennes Indiana is the vice presidential candidate and a longtime lawyer and former Democrat legislator now aligned with the Populist party.
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United States
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Samuel Williams
Indiana
St. Louis
People's Party
Samuel W. Williams
Vincennes
Ind
No Motive Known In Cleveland Teacher and Music Master Deaths
Coroner and police conclude Lena Ziechmann and Carl Bernthaler died at hands of a third party after autopsy and a hearing. Motive and slayer identity remain unsolved. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertisement included.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lena Ziechmann
Carl Bernthaler
Euclid Heights
Merger Question Delayed Until Next Spring for Indiana Teachers
Indianapolis April 6 The consolidation of Northern and Southern Indiana Teachers associations into a single Indiana Teachers association will be decided next spring after reports from special canvassing committees. Both groups seek to broaden to a state wide meeting of all teachers and will elect officers for the Northern association including President J. T. Giles and Vice President E. H. Drake with a full board and executive committee named.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Southern Indiana Teachers’ Associations
Indiana Teachers’ Association
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association
State Teachers’ Association
Northern Indiana Teachers
J. T. Giles
Marion
E. H. Drake
Elkhart
Zella Wigent
Auburn
A. M. Pittenger
Anderson
R. A. Ogg
Kokomo
J. N. Study
Fort Wayne
A. F. Moore
W. A. Wirt
Gary
J. F. Haines
Noblesville
J. F. Giles
N. C. Hieronomus
Richmond
W. H. K. McComb
G. L. Roberts
Muncie
H. L. Brown
Lebanon
T. F. Moran
Purdue University
T. F. Kerby
A. E. Wickiter
North Judson
Miners idle as contracts lapse in big coal fields
Indianapolis April 1 miners across the big soft coal fields halted work after contracts expired. Indiana black coal and central Pennsylvania reached new deals. Illinois closed mines on new terms, while West Virginia and Kentucky miners kept operations going pending settlement. About 250000 miners were out, with limited hope of a quick national agreement. A separate report from Bloomington Illinois notes a gasoline lamp explosion at Ellsworth Hall causing fatalities and injuries as the building burned.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United States
Canada
National Executive Board
Mitchell
W. B. Wilson
T. L. Lewis
Indiana
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Illinois
Lewis
Ohio
National Treasury
Bloomington
Woodmen Hall
Ellsworth
John Stanger
John Dawson
Penalty verdict sparks deadly din in Terre Haute
Henry McDonald hearing a guilty verdict opened fire in a courtroom fusillade in Terre Haute Indiana. Prosecuting Attorney James Cooper was missed, Chief Detective Wm E Dwyer died later from wounds, five others injured including Chief of Police Harvey Jones and Policeman Sylvester Doyle. Deputy Ira Wellman and a man named Walker suffered non fatal injuries.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Henry McDonald
MacDonald
Sandford
James Cooper
Wm. E. Dwyer
Harvey Jones
Sylvester Doyle
Ira Wellman
Walker
Magnet No 5541263 Draft Horse for 1908 Breeding Season
Magnet No 5541263 opens breeding 1908 season from April 1 at Lanesville with A $12 living colt insured. Jet black 16% hands, 1800 pounds, foaled 190 and sired by Copeland Amateur Friesette lineage. Call LANESVILLE DRAFT HORSE CO. owners. Herman Miller keeper.
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M. Flora
Crawfordsville
Ind
Copeland
Amateur
Frisette
Pivacur
Flora Bell
Democles
Grevin
la Grange
Lanesville Draft Horse CO
Herman Miller
Rorla
Rehorn suit against Burley Tobacco Society fails in court
In Winchester Kentucky March 31 Judge Evans dismissed the case of M P Rehorn state auditor s agent against the Burley Tobacco Society for back taxes on 1 000 000 000 pounds of tobacco valued at 100 000 000 The judge ruled Rehorn did not prove a case He will sue the board of control in each county in the burley district for the county pooled amount The Senate confirmed Spencer F Eddy as minister to Argentina and Arthur M Beaupre of Illinois as minister to the Netherlands
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Winchester
M. P. Rehorn
Burley Tobacco Society
Evans
Rehorn
Board of Control
Burley
Medical School Merger in Indianapolis
Yesterday in Indianapolis Presidents W L Bryan of Indiana University and W E Stone of Purdue University announced a merger of the Indiana Medical College and the State College of Physicians. The consolidated school will be led by Indiana University with the Indiana Medical College operating as the Purdue School of Medicine.
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Indianapolis
W. L. Bryan
Indiana University
W. E. Stone
Purdue University
Indiana Medical College
State College of Physicians
Purdue School of Medicine
State College
River Reaches Forty Foot Mark Forcing Evacuation
Evansville Indiana reports the river at the forty-foot mark with all side streams rising. Thousands of acres are submerged and thousands of people have been forced to higher ground as flooding continues through Sunday.
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Evansville
Ind
Woman Burned to Death in Moran Fire Incident
In Frankfort Indiana on March 31 Mrs. Fred Bell of Moran was burned to death when lighting a fire in her living room she poured coal oil on the fire causing a massive flare that engulfed her clothing.
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Frankfort
Ind
Fred Bell
Moran
Internal revenue tax proposed on tobacco prize coupons
A hearing opened before the house ways and means committee on a Tawney bill to impose a 2 cent internal tax on prize coupons given with tobacco products sold in the United States. The move targets the tobacco trust to curb its gift promotions to limit competition. John W. Yorks, former internal revenue commissioner, urged a favorable report for independent tobacco manufacturers.
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Tobacco Trust
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Tawney
Minnesota
Internal Revenue
United States
John W. Yorks
Flames Cause Major Damage in Indianapolis Fire
A fire at the Hill cold rage building at 128 South Alabama Street in Indianapolis destroyed the structure and caused about 100,900 dollars in damage. Fire officials reported the blaze began in a certain area of the acen ry origin and quickly spread, prompting emergency response.
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Indianapolis
Hill Cold Rage
South Alabama Street
Indictment of Aberanda Master for At-Sea Abuse
Federal grand jury returns an indictment against George Worley master of the collier Aberanda charging inhuman treatment of crew at sea. Indictment follows the murder of Walter Weichert chief officer in San Juan on February 20 by Carpenter Dickson.
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San Juan
P. R
Federal Grand Jury
George Worley
United States
Collier Aberanda
Walter Weicheft
Carpenter Dickson
Schoolboy Killed by Train in Warsaw Inf April
Six year old Oreel Nye, son of John Nye, died after being struck by a train while returning from school in Warsaw Indiana. The tragedy occurred near the tracks as the child attempted to cross. Authorities investigated but no further details were provided.
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Warsaw
Inf
Oreel Nye
John Nya
Percheron Draft Stallion Jim Beauty to Start Season
Jim Beauty No. 10338 foaled August 1, 1500 will serve mares starting April 1 at William T. Wright’s stable near Rehoboth and Fridays Saturdays at Laconia. Fee ten dollars to insure a colt. Pedigree traces to Contident and French Victor lineages. Laconia Percheron Horse Co. Joni F. Russevy secretary William Wheat keeper.
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Wiliam T. Wright
Rehoboth
Laconia
Jim Beauty
Jim Darling
Contident
Mignon
Jean le Blanc
Victor
Philibert
Superior
Favori
Vieux Chaslin
Veo
Laconia Percheron Horse Co
Jon
Struth Bros Stock Farm announces colt season at Fair Grounds
Struth Brothers Stock Farm will hold a season of 198 at the Fair Grounds beginning March 30. Goodwin No. 7078 is a bright cherry bay seven years old, 16 hands, 1800 pounds, with pedigree from England. Import details, measurements, and a top-class conformation are listed. a colt insured for 810 with 88 due on arrival. The owners and keeper are STAUTH BROTHERS and V. STAUTH.
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Fair Grounds
Scarcliffe Stamper
Fullards Blossom
England
Goodwin
Stauth Brothers
V. Stauth
Young Brandywine Colt Insurance Offer at New Middleton
Young Brandywine the coal black American trotter stands at 1400 pounds and 6 hands high. It will be let to mares at 37.00 to insure a colt to stand and suck. The colt will be held for insurance with payments due when traded or parted with. John Seitz is owner and keeper.
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New Middletown
Ind
Brandywine
Alroyal
Egotist
Electioneer
Hambletonian
Lizzie Wilkes
George Wilkes
Dar
Reserve Fund
Lou
Emperor Wilkes
Hyilas
Hamlet
Minnie
Kentucky
Wilkes
John Seitz
Napoleon 41618 Percheron to Serve Mares in 1908 Season
Napoleon 41618 the jet black Percheron will stand at James Smith stable in Corydon from March 16 to June 13 1908. Mares at 10 dollars to insure a living colt. Payment due when mare traded removed or foal born. No liability for accidents. Colts held for service money. Listed by the American Percheron Horse Breeders and Importers Association. Sired by Highland Major with a long lineage. Dam Blanch also richly bred. Four years old and 2000 pounds. Contact Ames I Smith owner W L Miller keeper.
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Corydon
William T. S. Peper
Central
James &. Fowler
Simeon Kingsley
Glidas
B. W. Reagan
West Mauckport
Fair Grounds
Little Wonder
Gen. Bartholomew
Onward
Golddust
Vermont Morgan
Harrison County
Corydonia
Reed
Millow Struth Bros
James Smith
South Bridge
Napoleon
Bighland Major
Hercules
Parfait I
Saint Germain
Avata
Nogent
Vidoea
Coco I
Vieux Chaslin
Coco
Mignon
Jean le Blanc
Blanch
Highland Swell
King of Highland
Scherer
King of Perche
Cheri
Favora
Favora I
Chertexe
Ames I. Smith
W. L. Miller
Mibew
Logan
Percheron Society of America
S. A. Taylor
Reveille
Black Whaler
Harrison
Crawford
A. Taylor
Soe
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