Local Official Candidates Listed for Logan Area
A list of election slates names candidates for local offices including Judge Charles R Milford Logan Prosecutor Fred Parnell VanBuren Representative William Colvert Auditor Elijah Earl Davis Clerk Fry Bryant Troy Assessor Philip Grubbs Wabash Councilman at Large A N Hendrix Troy Horace Gray Richland James G Warfield Cain Councilman 1st Dist 80 Elwell Mill Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Milford
Logan
Fred 8. Parnell
VanBuren
William Colvert
Elijah J. Earl
Davis
A. N. Hendrix
Troy
Horace Gray
Richland
James G. Warfield
Cain
Elwell
Mill Creek
Voters Choose Best Man Over Politics This Year
Citizens focus on selecting the best man at the polls to improve prosperity, avoiding political debates and seeking practical results over rhetoric. The message emphasizes action and practical outcomes as the path to better conditions.
Bryan’s frank rebuke to DNC member sparks admiration
The remark praises Bryan for bluntly urging a Democratic National Committee member to resign over not being honestly chosen and urges him to speak plainly to Tom Taggart as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Tom Taggart
Campaign Voice Emphasizes Male Leadership in Office
The text argues gender will influence voting and warns voters not to be swayed by party zeal. It stresses men should fill the office, while noting the wife and mother’s judgment remains a key factor in decision making.
Direct primary urged to curb corruption and educate voters
Crawfordsville Journal calls for immediate direct primary to reduce corruption and empower intelligent citizens to decide elections, insisting education of the people is essential for ballot responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
State Auditor Warren Bigler Drives fair insurance probe
Warren Bigler, state auditor, pushes a fearless investigation into insurers. He aims to halt unfair practices that deceived the public and proves himself an efficient official in the present administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sttatee
Warren Bigler
Bigler
Liberal tariffs wing victory marks party wake up call
The Iowa win for liberal tariffs within the Republican party signals a wider sentiment in agricultural regions. Voters are thinking hard about their positions as campaigns heat up, offering a lesson to the party at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Republican Party
Indiana House Speakership Race Draws Several Candidates
The upcoming Indiana House contest promises a heated race with Gus Condo of Marion John Edwards of Mitchell and Er Branch of Martinsville among avowed candidates. The fall election could influence which candidates secure the speakership and shape the chamber’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
House of Representatives
Gus Condo
Marion
John Edwards
Mitchell
Er. ¥. Branch
Martinsville
President withdraws 6,000,000 acres of coal land
The President suspends sale or settlement of six million acres of public land rich in coal to curb private monopolization. The aim is to prevent private corporations from gaining full control of this vital fuel, seen as controlled by a powerful trust. The administration vows to strengthen its position for a coming public battle against monopolies.
Governor Hanly Seeks Focus on State Issues in Indiana
Governor Hanly aims to steer Republican voters toward Indiana state matters this year. He channels his spare time into preparing political speeches for the final six weeks before the election, centering on his administration and desired laws for the next legislature. Chairman Goodrich and others say state issues will dominate Republican priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Indiana
Goodrich
Growing push for elected County Superintendents of Public Schools
Across the state a rising trend favors electing County Superintendents by popular vote as part of cleaner politics. The author argues a statewide precedent would empower counties and align with voters’ franchise rights, noting many states already elect such officers and that the plan works well.
Fassett Corron Turns Down Owensboro Normal School Presidency
Fassett A Corron state superintendent of public instruction has declined a flattering offer to head the new Owensboro Kentucky normal school he favors remaining in his current post. He is a candidate for a third term as superintendent as the first Republican to receive such honor in the state. The offer arose from his Mammoth Cave address outlining his education plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fassett A. Corron
New State Normal School
Owensboro
Cotton
Mammoth Cave
Campaign on state finances and taxation focus
The piece outlines a voter education campaign on state finances with emphasis on taxation. It notes past indifference two years ago due to national issues and credits Indiana Republicans for strong debt reduction, wiping out 7.5 million of legacy debt and paying nearly 500 thousand of state debt last year using business methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State tax board adds millions to railroad property values
The state tax board has added sixteen million dollars in property to the taxable list, mainly affecting railroad, telegraph, and interurban companies. Railroads generally accept the increased valuations for tax purposes and credit Governor Hanly and the board for a fair treatment. Most roads are reported as prosperous with good business, few reductions due to overvaluation previously, and traction property valuations largely steady compared to last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Hanly
Tax Board
State Health Board Finds Slaughter Houses Lacking Sanitation
Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, reports a cursory review of 200 county reports shows 95 percent of slaughter and packing houses fall short of sanitary standards. He will classify and analyze the data gathered under the board's crusade against pure food law violators, with inspections conducted under state direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Harry
Inspections Under Way Across Commonwealth Departments
Inspections in all departments of the commonwealth's business are marked and can have a wholesome effect. The grade on conditions in Covington was well up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Covington
Temperance politics lean toward strong enforcement and no new laws
Politicians expect no new temperance statutes in the coming assembly. Rep Gurl of Clay County may push a law setting liquor licenses at 1000 dollars. Anti-Saloon League aims for stricter measures against blind tigers and revised Nicholson remonstrance rules, but leaders from both parties feel current laws suffice if enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Representative Gurl
Clay County
Anti-Saloon League
Blind Tigers
The Vote Buying Proposition Explored in Fountain County
The county contemplates a vote buying proposition urging a fair test by both parties. It argues voters of both sides seek a solution, noting Democrats have sold votes and Republicans bargained for them in the past. It claims honest sentiment should prevail and a quick agreement could be reached under current laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Attica Horse Show Draws Local Figures Amid Event
T.M. Rinn, David Furgeson, F. W. Boyd, O. Board and wives, T. A. Clifton and wife, Fry Bryant, G. A. Law Guy Spinning Mack Irwin, O. F. Lowe and Frank Hull among attendees at the Attica horse show on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.M. Rinn
David Furgeson
F. W. Boyd
O. Board
T. A. Clifton
Fry Bryant
G. A. Law Guy
Mack Irwin
O. F. Lowe
Frank Hull
Attica
Court in session. bridge contract to law firms awarded
The Commissioner’s Court has met this week and conducted routine business. The contract for the viaduct bridge over the Big Four will be let to law firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissiner’s Court
Prices of Lumber in Tariff Debate
A well known Indiana citizen in Canada argues lumber prices stay high despite tariff cuts. He found lumber is as expensive in southern and eastern Canada as in Indiana, with Canadians buying U.S. lumber and shipping it back. He asserts tariff removal would not create cheaper timber for Indiana and cites scarcity as the price driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Canada
Middle West
Prosperity in Indiana Banks Expands Deposits and Institutions
Indiana banks and trust companies show growth in 1906 with total resources rising from 268,278,172 to 301,936,662 and deposits increasing from 201,624,32 to 224,576,256.02. Number of institutions climbs from 683 in 1905 to 702 in 1906, with 204 national banks, 198 state banks, 228 private banks and 72 trust companies and savings banks. Taxes paid rise to 814,819.69 from 762,969.09 and depositors grow from 540,112 to 630,903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Joseph H. Stubbs
Remembering Hard Times and Promises of the Gilded Era
A compact reminiscence recalling 1893 to 1896 and the industrial gloom. It notes wives and children seeking clothing, thousands of skilled workers unemployed, and the unfulfilled pledges of the Republican campaign of 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Notice of bids for Fourth street improvements Covington Indiana
Notice is given that bids will be opened by Covington Common Council at 8 p m in the Council Chamber for drainage grading and brick paving of Fourth street from Washington to Jefferson with concrete curbing on the west side and from Jefferson to Pearl with brick paving and drainage. Also from Pearl to the south end including sidewalks. Bids due by 6 p m to City Clerk with 2 percent certified check and affidavit. Council may reject all bids. Contract requires bond double bid amount and completion by December 1 1906. T H McGeorge Jr City Clerk August 10 Angnat 10.16 w2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Covington
Indiana
Satdetty
Fourth Street
Washington
Jefferson Street
Pearl Street
Paar Street
Movement to organize National Guard company
A movement led by Clifford Bivans and others seeks to organize a National Guard company with the Governor and Adjutant General ready to cooperate. Forty men over 18 and other standard qualifications are required, with a good band also desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Bivans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ayer
C. Lowel
Republican Peoples Paper
Genetary of State
Fred A. Sim
Auditor of State
John C. Billheimer
Beeaserer
Oscar Hadley
James Bingham
Supreme Court
Edward Fitzpatrick
F. A. Gotton
Kate Geologist
W. 8
Blatchley
Joseph Stubbs
Jetge
Fiest
James H. Jordan
Leander J. Monks
C. Hadley
Ward H. Watson
Baniel W. Cometock
J. M. Rabb
Frank Roby
Republican County
Congress
Charles B. Landis
McIrvin
John R. Hardesty
Guy F. Spining
Jackson
J. Fred Parham
Col. W. Sentman
Philip B. Grubbs
Wabash
Clint F. Hesler
James W. Ellis
Counciliman
Dist
David Babb
Frank C. Baird
Davia
Conneillman
James C. Claypool
Shawnee
Dee Witt
Geo. v. C.ok
T. H. McGeorge, Jr
Angnat
Arlin
Lawvise
Marlin Firearms
Willow Street
New Haven
Conn
Northeast Corner Public Square
Jas. R. Richey
St. Louis
Starr Pianos
Starr
the Reliable Music Dealer of
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!