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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
6
Republican hosts in Chicago court a possible Taft Dolliver ticket with Iowa and Ohio plays shaping the vice presidential race. Polliver emerges as a center stage figure while Fairbanks hopes for renomination amid Indiana balance and Taft and Roosevelt keep informed of all moves.
After seven days the Republican national committee closes hearings on 219 contested seats. Taft’s total on the temporary roll rises to 603 from 387, with 216 to 2 for Foraker Virginia and Ohio. Despite crowds in Chicago, observers note a calmer, more businesslike convention with fewer loud delegates and canceled hotel rooms.
Taft forces push for a Taft platform at the convention as pressure for platform changes grows. Wade H. Ellis of Ohio governs the draft at the Annuverium Annex, with every plank deemed thoroughly vetted and likely to stand.
President Roosevelt and his cabinet are kept constantly informed by friends of developments in Chicago. W. J. Ree, a veteran Washington telegrapher with the Department of Commerce and Labor, has been chosen to wire news to them and is already on the ground.
Caleb Powers and James Howard have been pardoned by Governor Wilson. Powers, tried four times for conspiracy in the Goebel assassination, faces a possible congressional run and plans to practice law in Barbourville. Howard, who is in Louisville, will pursue evangelism and prison work.
A federal court jury in Rochester New York found Standard Oil guilty on all counts in a June trial alleging violation of the interstate commerce act by accepting a concession from the filed tariff on shipments from Olean New York to Rutland and Bellows Falls Vermont. Daniel F Kenefik defended and moved for a new trial while Special Assistant Attorney General Wallace Dempsey said he would seek judgment and sentence on the adjourned date July 7. The indictment contains forty counts each tied to a car of oil with a maximum fine of 20000 dollars per count totaling up to 800000 dollars for the shipments.
Herman Billik, condemned for the Uzral family murders in Chicago, was saved from execution by a stay while he seeks to appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Judge Landis previously denied a writ of habeas corpus but ruled Billik may appeal the denial. The case goes to the highest federal court with a respite granted during review.
Sessions of the World's Temperance Centennial congress will be held at Saratoga Springs New York throughout the week where prominent advocates of temperance will be heard.
The famed American pianist and performer known as Blind Tom died in Hoboken New Jersey where he had lived in retirement for years. He entertained generations of audiences despite his blindness and reliance on charity in later life.
Dun's Review reports gains outweigh losses in commercial and industrial activity. Despite nearby political conventions, overall business conditions remained well maintained with steady activity across sectors and markets.
The United States Brewers' Association at Milwaukee warns local option laws will drag brewers into politics. President Julius Liebmann argues prohibition lacks insight into saloons and calls for regulation, while stressing the need to clean up disreputable premises and keep saloons out of politics through local option.
Weather and crop reports show irregularity with too wet and cool conditions in the Southwest and Northwest reducing retail trade and crop progress. East of the Mississippi reports are better. Wholesale lines show some fall buying gains but buyers remain cautious. immediate shipments cover only filling needs. political and crop uncertainties affect distant purchases. overall trade remains quiet to fair nationwide.
Chippewa Falls residents report letters to Mrs. Ole Remel from Norway support her belief that her father Christen Hindkleve was a victim in the Mrs. Gunness murder案件 at Laporte Indiana. Hindkleve left with $2000 from a farm sale two years ago and has not been heard from since, with relatives assuming he went to Norway.
A monument to Schiller and Goethe was unveiled in Milwaukee in a ceremony attended by a vast crowd, funded by Milwaukee’s German citizens. The article also notes the start of the second international horse show in London on Thursday.
Fred Lubbe twenty five admitted embezzling funds while cashier at First National Bank of Dillsboro Indiana. Before Judge A B Anderson he pled guilty in federal court and sentenced to five years at Fort Leavenworth. Indicted last November he fled Dillsboro before examiner arrived and was arrested in Los Angeles before being brought back.
Indianapolis welcomes music lovers for the North American Saengerbund meeting with 122 choruses from 29 cities, 2500 voice men chorus, 2000 voice children chorus, and five concerts at the Coliseum. Also reports state school age and gender counts, a Baptist Young People Union gathering, and a horse theft case in Wayne township.
Logansport Indiana June 11 Robert H Cotterman who killed James T Brown near Galveston on May 11 and faced a first degree murder indictment in Cass county has been released on a ten thousand dollar bond.
William Howell a wealthy, unmarried man with extensive lands in Jasper and Porter counties, shot himself in Wheatfield on June 11. Authorities report suicide attributed to worry over his property.
Laporte Ind June 15 Martin Paydlock a prominent farmer in Wills township died from injuries suffered June 3 when his horse frightened by an automobile caused a runaway.
Jasonville Indiana June 15 two unknown men held up Lewis N Miller justice of the peace Wright township in Midland and robbed him of 65 dollars and a fine gold watch valued at 36 dollars the report states no injuries noted and the thieves fled.
Union City Indiana June 11 John A M Adair of Portland renominated by acclamation by the Democratic district convention representing the eighth district in congress.
Cherles W. Miler of Goshen was nominated for congress by the Republicans of the Thirteenth Indiana district.
A roll of allowances approved by the Board of Commissioners at their June Term includes payments to numerous individuals for expenses, services, and maintenance across Harrison County. Names include Henry Danreuther, James L. Rector, Ed S. Evans, Joseph Deubo, Jesse C. Kitterman, A.P. Stonecipher, Herman Smith, Mary Wenning, David G. Miles, H. H. Miller, and John Arnold among others, with amounts ranging from a few dollars to over a thousand dollars for office and statutory costs. The list references co Assessor and Co. Asylum maintenance, school funds, and various district representatives across Posey and Harrison Townships.
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