Panama Steel Fraud Allegations Sweep Through U.S. Treasury
The article recounts alleged theft from the U S Treasury linked to French stockholders in a Panama scheme invoking J Pierpont Morgan and several political figures. It names J Pierpont Morgan William Nelson Cromwell Charles Taft Douglas Robinson George R Sheldon and outlines conflicting pro and anti prohibition positions around Watson and Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgin
Wiliam Nelson Croomwell
Charles P. Taft
W. H. Taft
Douglas Robin
Watson Hanly and Their Game of Double Cross
A report on the 1912 era temperance dispute showing Watson supporters pushing the double cross strategy. Governor Hanly claims Watsons election and a Republican legislature would bring state wide prohibition within three years. Thatcher A Parker then urges saloonkeepers to back Watson in Terre Haute with a letter promising no regret if they help elect him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Parker
Republican
Terre Haute
Hanly
James
Hany
Spiceland
Thatcher A. Parker
Republican County Committee
Jim Watson
Republican Slush Funds Question Faces Citizens
The text claims the Republican National Committee denies a large slush fund exists while arguing such funds would harm the party and candidate. It asserts a past accusation by Judge Parker was true and urges voting for the Democratic ticket, labeling Republicans dishonest for not disclosing contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittee
Republican Party
Endorsements and Rallies in Final Campaign Push
As the campaign enters its last week in New York Ohio and Indiana speakers urge wavering voters to back their causes. Taft Bryan and Roosevelt cabinet members headline rallies, with Madison Square Garden events highlighted and a large Democratic push to win New York's electoral votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Taft
Roosevelt
Root
Garfield
Meyer
Cleveland
Youngstown
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Hemenway
Edward H. Ozman
United States
Constantinople
John L. Griffith
Liverpool
Gardner
Michigan
William J. Bryan
New York State
Illinois
Mr. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
William J. Bryen
Bryan
Hudson River
Madison Square Garden
Brooklyn
Tammany Hall
Madison Square
Red Fire
Manhattan Island
Paterson
N. J
Syracuse
Empire State
Democratic State
Natonal Committee
Middle West
New York City
Republicans Clubs
Greater New York
Business Men’s Republican Association
Hughes
Veteran Civil War Veteran Hid True Identity and Two Wives
In Lebanon Indiana a widow learns her husband James K P Cashion was really James Wood. He deserted after 1866 marriage to Nancy J Woods and later used the name Cashion while living in Hannibal Missouri with a second wife and adopted daughter. A pension inquiry revealed his true identity and past as a Confederate deserter who joined the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ind
James K. P. Cashion
Zionsville
Aittle Town
Here
Nam
Illinois
Hannibal
Nancy J. Woods
Tewn County
Chevokes
Nancy J. Cashion
Sovernment
Lingis
James Wood
Tragedy in Indianapolis Ends in Gunfire at Boarding House
Edward Miers of Peru Indiana, formerly of Indianapolis, was shot and killed by William Pugh at 249 East South Street after a dispute over a wife's affections. Pugh claimed self defense after Miers allegedly reached for a weapon. Miers left a widow and four children. The notice notes another suicide by Major Edward Murphy Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Edward Miers
Peru
William Pugh
East South Street
Miers
Pugh
Mier
Waltherburg Sick List and Visiting News
Mrs Wilhelmina Walther is on the sick list. Miss Clara Voelker has returned home after weeks among friends in Louisville. Mrs Andrew Walther suffers typhoid fever but can go about. Miss Mary Voelker stays with Mrs Beyjonin Wiest. Mrs Res Cl Schleiher has been sick for weeks. Teporten notes irregularities with the wheat season and Telly Voelker stood in on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Walther
Clara Voelker
Louisville
Andrew Walther
Mary Voelker
Beyjonin Wiest
Schleiher
Telly Voelker
Roosevelts and Taft secrecy rule questioned in campaign funds
The text argues against claims that brewers fund Democratic committees and asserts that even if true the public should not know who provides campaign funds until after the election. It notes Republican leaders have upheld a secrecy rule and questions Republican donors violating it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosexs
Patt Hauve
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Taft
Strikers Seek Court Injunction Over Hudson Mine Dispute
United Mine Workers of District No 11 led by President W D VanHorn filed a perpetual injunction in Terre Haute superior court against the national board after ongoing clashes over the Hudson mine. Judge John E Cox granted a temporary restraining order, hearing set for November 9. VanHorn said the action protects district funds and miners’ rights until a convention can decide the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
National Board
W D. VanHorn
United Mine Workers of District No 11
National
T. L. Lewis
John E. Cox
van Horn
District Board
Lewis
Lanesville News Briefs Include Weddings and Local Visits
Lanesville notes a new land organization in town. John Weiserberger plans a new dwelling on Pennington Street. J L Walter and Ed Walter work as contractors. Herman Eisert and Miss Anna Goeswein wed October 28 in Lanesville Catholic Church. Residents report visits between families near Ramsey Spencer and Nickerson Kansas. Mrs. Elizabeth Zabel recovers from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil ¢ Reihardt
Jacob
Williams Reinhardt
Jackson
Spencer
Louis Ort
William Reichardt
Ramsey
John
W. Hannael
Miltown
Mattie J. Horner
Nickerson
Kansas
Henry Jaegers
A M Eisert Sr
John Weiserberger
Pennington Street
J L
Ed Walter
Herman Feisert
A. M. Eisert, Jr
Anna Goeswein
Christian Goeswein
Franklin Township
Floyd County
Lanesville
Peckskamp
Anie Day
Jobo A Garing
Corydon
Elizabeth Zabel
Forest fire devastates mills near Jasper Indiana
A Dubois county forest fire raging for 24 hours south of Jasper destroyed the McCord sawmill in the Patoka bottoms and damaged another mill. Farmers saved homes by plowing furrows around them. Firefighters fear more damage until rain arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Ind
Dubois County
McCord
Patoka
Bride in Fairmount Suicide After Domestic Unhappiness
Mrs Arthur Cory, 22, a bride of under a year, took two ounces of carbolic acid after summoning her husband on the second floor of their Fairmount home. She died twenty minutes later, with domestic unhappiness cited as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmount
Ind
Arthur Cory
General Canadian election held across Dominion
Montreal reports a general election underway across Canada to choose a new parliament, the eleventh since Confederation in 1867. Voting takes place today in provinces nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Dominion of Canada
British North America
Harrison County Agricultural Society Meeting in Corydon
Annual meeting of the Harrison County Agricultural Society stockholders for election of officers for the coming year will be held in Corydon on Tuesday November 10 1908. Frank Ser secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Harrison County Agricultural Society
Corydon
Frank Ser
Bryan predicted landslide for Bryan in presidential race
Two Democratic and Republican correspondents toured seven states, reporting broad Democratic gains and a large labor vote backing William J. Bryan. They predict an enormous landslide next Tuesday, with Bryan likely to win the White House, urging Harrison County Democrats to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.O Stealy
James S. Henry
United States
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ohio
Mr. Henry
Bryan
William J. Bryan
White House
Harrison County
Harrison County Teachers Association meets with focus on teaching
The Harrison County Teachers Association will hold sessions on Friday and Saturday, November 26 and 28, with Prof. Elwood Kemp as instructor. Reports from schools and township institutes are incomplete and some teachers show negligence. The adviser stresses better study habits, avoidance of slander, concise programs, and proper preparation. the undersigned, Azip Kannapel, County Superintendent, urges discipline and readiness to teach.
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Harrison County Teachers’ Association
Elwood Kemp
IS. N
Township Institute
Rome
Azip Kannapel
Supt
al Eo
Reunion gathers 146 at Tris home for Bolev and Stonecipher families
A grand gathering at Mr and Mrs Jerry Watson home in Tris honors Mr and Mrs Isaac Bolev of Deer Creek Ill and Mr and Mrs Leo Stonecipher of Kenton. The event lists 146 attendees including Henry Davidson who captured a group photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Watson
Tris
Isaac Bolev
Deer Creek
Ill
Leo Stanecipher
Kenton
Addie Muller
Robert
Gertie Miller
Lizzie Alstott
Vina Philips
James Welch
Lensville
Minnie Miles
H. C. Smith
Maggwie Lang
Roy
Andrew LP
Stonecipher
Willie
Kora
Annie Stonecipher
Frank Fogal
Arlie
Smith Patterson
Dorcas Anderson
G. W. Rhoades
A. G. Watson
Jesse Chinn
John Engleman
Peter Fogal
G. W.schuck
Levi Snyder
Valentine Cline
Gen. Kopp
Roy and
Shelby
Helen Albin
Ula Eckert
John A. Smith
Thos H. Smith
Wiley Rhoades
Morris Stonecipher
Walter Anderson
Ethel Reitenbaugh
Agnes Hess
Lee C. Smith
Windell Resch
John
Otto Smith
Robert Albin
Elsie Sonner
Alma
Mary Keller
Otc Longacre
Harvey Baxley
James I. Smith
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Panama Carnal Company
United States Treasury
J. Vierpont Mmorgan
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Lion
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Theodore Roosevelt
George R. Sheldon
Publican National Committee
the Republican National Com
Judge Parker
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Lished
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Edward Murphy Robinson
Mobile
Fy Tower
Boston
Owerc Post
Waltherburg
Meeting of Stockholders
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Discovery
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Lyde
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