Notice of Post Office Murders and Rates at Corydon
The notice drafts charges for newspaper notices including church services and entertainments with admission fees. It details subscription, second class mailing, and special rates of 2 cents per line for shorter notices and 4 cents per line for longer items, with six words per line and payment by money order or stamps. It names Lew M O’Bannon and the Corydon office as proprietor and post office
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Corydon
Ind
Church Suisis and Entertainments
Pratt
Appellate Court Judge and State Officials Named
Judge of Appellate Court E. W. Felt, State Statistician P. J. Kelleher, and Superintendent of Public Instruction Robert J. Aley are listed as officials in the article, with roles clarified for the state administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appellate Court
E. W. Felt
Public Instruction
Robert J. Aley
District and County Officials Named in State Listing
District and county names list key public offices including Congress William F Cox Judge William Ridley Prosecuting Attorney Clyde Lottice Representative Smith Askren Clerk Charles H Kintner Auditor J L Crannon Sheriff Eli Miller Treasurer J D Pitman Surveyor John Kaylor Coroner Henry H Wise Commissioner First District Thomas J Stevens Commissioner Third District Francis Cunningham
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Congress
William F. Cox
William Ridley
Clyde Lottice
Smith Askren
Charles H. Kintner
J. L. Cbannon
Eli Miller
J. D. Pitman
John Kaylor
Soroner
Henry H. Wise
Thomas J. Stevens
Franis Cunningham
Big Chic and Roosevelt's Fourth Year Gamble
The piece argues Roosevelt seeks a four year presidency by proxy and predicts Indiana voters may demand change on election day. It criticizes graft, the Night Rider and increased state expenses, and urges voters to endorse a change while noting Republican plans to drain public funds.
A Coming Man William J Bryan Featured In Frank Leslie’s
In 1892 Frank Leslie’s Weekly praised William J Bryan of Nebraska as a rising political force. The profile notes his tariff reform platform, rapid ascent in the House, age then thirty two, and his legal career aided by a wife who became admitted to the bar to support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Coners
Frank Leslie
Nebraska
Congress
Bryan
Salary Grab in Indiana Sparks Voter Alarm
The Crawford County Democrat contrasts 1893 Democratic and 1907 Republican state costs noting administrative expenses soar from $431,900 to $925,470, a $493,570 rise, over 100 percent. The paper urges taxpayers to study the figures and compare the parties’ governance.
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Indiana
Crawford County
Tobacco Trust Advises Governor Hanly in Night Rider Bill
The article asserts Governor Hanly relied on Tobacco Trust attorneys for information during the Night Rider bill debate. It claims he called an extra session to build a political machine to beat Hemenway in the CUS Senate race, and that Republicans in the district refrained from endorsing Hanly in a New Albany resolution dated Sept. 24.
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Hanly
The
Tobacco Trust
Hemenway
CUS
Senate
New Albany
Salary Grub Endorsement Question For Indiana Election
A short public query asks voters if the controversial Salary Grub program should be endorsed on election day. The phrasing implies taxpayer cost concerns and a call for a decisive Yes or No vote.
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Indiana
Harrison County Democrats urged to back local ticket and Cox
The Harrison County Democrats urge support for all local candidates from judge to assessor and especially Congressman Cox. They argue Cox has voted for Democratic principles and call for a large margin of victory in the district, urging taxpayers to compare with Republican results and elect loyal party candidates.
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Harrison County
Bryan and
Kern
Cox
Congress
Judge Down
Campaign Greed and Corruption Exposed in State Push
A newspaper note highlights disbarment of Vorys for excessive legal fees to a poor widow whose pension he secured. It accuses Governor Hinly of a $25 delivery fee for a neighbor’s children talk and cites Senator Foraker’s $29,500 pay from Standard Oil in a month. It condemns Cannon Hemenway and other Republican leaders for hidden fortunes amid $5000 salaries.
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Vorys
Alt
Ohio
Interior Department
Washington
J. Frank Hinly
Hanly
Democrat
Creed
Senator Foraker
Standard Oil Company
U.S
Cannon
Hemenway
Hard On Hanly and Night Riders in Indiana
The Corydon Republican likens Governor Hanly’s push for a special legislative session to an anxious girl fearing a future accident. It criticizes readiness to act on night rider concerns before any threat exists, suggesting he is preemptively preparing trips to the grocery store.
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Hanly
Indiana
Corydon
Wall Street Supports Taft Despite Skeptical Speech
The New York Journal of Commerce notes Wall Street remains favorable to Taft. It cites that Taft’s railroad critics fear a harsh stance, but markets expect no severe impact and suggest Wall Street backing for Taft has solidified since the speech.
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Wall Street
Taft
Stock Market Report
New York Journal of Commerce
Rep
Unclear voting split on Indiana Night Riders aid
In southern Indiana history a group led by Uncle Joe Louden backed a $10,000 fund to control the Night Riders while Republican rivals Bilheimer McTurnan Pietz and Self blocked the measure. The text notes Louden and Selt failed to unite on the issue.
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Uncle Joe
Louden
Hanly
Night Riders
Indiana
Bilheimer
McTurnan
Pietz
Self
Selt
Roosevelt Opposes Publicity of Campaign Contributions
President Roosevelt opposes publicity of campaign contributions before elections. In a letter to Mr. Bryan he argues disclosure could mislead the public about motives, casting donors like Harriman as selfish rather than noble or patriotic.
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Roosevelt
Bryan
Harriman
Taft
Prohibition Resolution Fails in Indiana Senate
Republican leaders block Pierson's State-Wide Prohibition plan after House approval. Pierson, a Democratic temperance advocate, traded votes on County Local Option with Republicans who then balked in the Senate. Governor Hanly's stance fuels temperance factions doubting his motives.
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Indiana
Pierson
House
Senate
Hanly
Bilheimer
McTurnoan
Pietz
Self
Labor Against Watson Sways Indiana Labor Vote in 24th Session
The Indiana Federation of Labor held its twenty fourth annual session at Vincennes. A closing day resolution adopted set the campaign slogan all against Watson. The labor vote is seen as decisive for Tom Marshall’s gubernatorial win. George W Self of the Corydon Republican would draw crowds if he spoke on the Night Rider bill.
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Indiana Federation of Labor
Vincennes
Watson
Indiana
Tom Marshall
Republican squibs and reform talk in 1908 Harrison County
The Harrison County Republican sheet revisits William Jennings Bryan and free coinage while noting McKinley Roosevelt Taft and income tax shifts. It criticizes local ticket focus, urges Democratic vigilance, and cites national party tensions including Taft on the stump and Roosevelt clashing with Taft.
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William J. Bryan
Wm. McKinley
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Taft
The Mowrer Studio Photograph Offer
Photographs best material best work and best photographs advertised by The Mowrer Studio located at the N E corner P O Square 236.
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Mowrer
N. E
P. O. Square
Peruna touted by testimonials across states
Letters from W F Clow in Colorado Springs and William Bailey in Washington report lasting health benefits from Peruna for asthma kidney trouble. A St Louis reader credits Peruna with curing kidney and bladder issues after years of trial and expense. A Chicago and New York welfare advocate notes remission after using Peruna and urges tablets as a purchase option.
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Peruna
William Bailey
Int
N. E
Washington, D. C
Union Veteran Legion
Chicago
New York
Debate Between Bryan and Roosevelt Sparks Campaign Heat
The article notes a ten day exchange in the press with Republicans claiming Roosevelt won the debate while Democrats insist Bryan won every inning. Roosevelt reportedly adopted a new philosophy to press his points in the campaign era.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft as a figure in the campaign and Roosevelt’s control
A critical slang of Taft as a mere figure in the campaign is voiced. The writer claims Roosevelt and his Cabinet ignore government work while staging cabinet meetings to shape Taft's speeches and policies. The piece questions what gains Harrison county Republicans have brought and suggests Taft should reveal the truth about his role.
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Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Taft
Fifty Years a Blacksmith Praises Pain Balm
Samuel R. Worley of Hixburg Virginia notes over fifty years as a blacksmith and endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm for relief from a lame back and rheumatism. He calls it the best liniment he has used. Sold by Louis S. Riely. oct
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Samuel R. Worley
Hixburg
Chamberlain
Louis 8S. Riely
Apple Timber Wanted at Mauckport Indiana
Good prices paid for apple timber. For particulars address Horacs S. Sonner, R. F. D. 2, Mauckport, Indiana.
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Horacs S. Sonner
Mauckport
Ind
Chamberlain's Salve touted for chapped skin relief
A brief claims Chamberlain's Salve cures chapped skin in one night and is effective for sore nipples, burns and scalds. The notice mentions Louis S. Kiely as the seller and the location Kiely.
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Chamberlain
Louis S
Kiely
For Sale or Trade Coal Stove Large and Reliable
For Sale or Trade a good sized coal stove offered by Lew M. O Bannon. Willing to trade for a wood stove.
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Lew M. O’bannon
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Supreme Court
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M. B. Lairy
P. J. Kelleher
Teddy the Terrible
Chic
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State Library
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Board of Health
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Altower CO
Boston
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Labor
Joe
Bill
Geo. W. Self
Mr. Foraker
Aldrich
Payne and Penrose
Sunny Jim
Courier Journal
Indianapolis
John N. Watkins
St. Louis, Mo
W. F. Clow
E. St. Vrain St
Colorado Springs
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St. Louis
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Mr.w.f. Clow
California
Oregon
Louisville
F. H. Kaleis
Augin
E. H. Bacon
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John H. Heth
First National Bank
Corydon, Ind
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Eureka
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Fredericksburg
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