Local election slate lists candidates for county offices
For Congress Charles B. Landis. Judge Charles Br. Milford of Logan. Prosecutor Fred 8. Parnell of VanBuren. Representative William Colvert. Auditor Elijah J. Earl of Davis. Clerk Fry Bryant of Troy. Treasurer 8. McIrvin. Sheriff John R. Hardesty. Recorder Guy F. Spining of Jackson. Coroner J. Fred Parham. Surveyor Col. W. Sentman.
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Charles BR. Milford
Logan
Fred 8. Parnell
VanBuren
William Colvert
Elijah J. Earl
Davis
Guy F. Spining
Jackson
J. Fred Parham
Debunking Graft Claims Against Hemenway and Peers
The piece criticizes media charges that Senator Hemenway is worth around 100000 dollars and argues such insinuations lack factual support. It compares Hemenway to Bryan Coxey and other figures, noting the era’s prosperity allows many to accumulate wealth, challenging the legitimacy of the accusations.
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Hemenway
Bryan
Coxey
Governor Hanly Undervalued by Democratic Critics
The piece defends Indiana Governor Hanly against critics who say his speeches cost the state money. It argues his duties exceed daily pay, noting the broader impact of his labor. It praises his leadership, moral influence, and says he has not taken coast vacations.
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Hanly
Gov
Indiana
Hardihood
Editor John B. Stoll Urges Press to Save the Country
At Winona Lake Indiana, John B. Stoll of South Bend warned the republic faces a crisis and called the patriotic press to lift its voice. Though a Democrat he praised Roosevelt Cummins and Hanly, and warned that greed and crime threaten society.
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Indiana
Winona Lake
John B. Stoll
South Bend
Stoll
Republic
Roosevelt
Cummins
Hanly
The True Newspaper Man and Civic Reform
A historic exhortation likens the newspaper man to a prophet crying for civic righteousness. He should influence politics with informed votes, educate readers, support honest officials, and oppose malfeasance while fostering righteous leadership and government reform.
Viaduct Bridge Contract Let to Glascock and Allen
County Commissioners awarded the viaduct bridge abutments and grading contract to Glascock and Allen of Covington for 8300.00 with completion expected by January 1, 1907. The bid matched appropriation and splits costs among city, railroad, and contracting parties, promising safer access from the south.
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Wertz & Boggs
Veedersburg
Glascock and Allen
Attica Bridge Company
Farris Bridge and Supply Co
Glascock
Allen
City and Railroad Company
City Council
Board of County Commissioners
Covington
Republicans Credit for Debt Cut and Reform Wins
A Indianapolis column defends Republican fiscal policy against Democratic claims. It cites reduced state debt from over seven million to under one million since 1895, boosted salaries with fees redirected to the treasury, and per capita savings in state institutions, arguing these reforms save taxpayers and cut debt.
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Matthews
LaFollette Attacks Eight Amendments To Rate Bill
Sen LaFollette of Wisconsin criticizes colleagues who refused his eight amendments to the rate bill. The Indiana Bar and others argue against hasty changes, noting that a majority drove a good bill despite his opposition. He questions motives of the president, Congress, press, and public behind the law.
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LaFollette
Wisconsin
Indiana
Indiana Bar Association
Senate
la Follette
Congress
Representative Legislation Gains Bipartisan Praise Across Nation
The piece argues national lawmakers are not treasonous enemies, citing praise from Republican and Democratic papers for bills passed in the recent session. It lists measures such as railroad rate regulation, pure food, denatured alcohol, meat inspection, immigration, and Niagara preservation as signs of reform against entrenched interests.
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Republican Presse
Congress
Chicago Inter Ocean
Republican Party
Detroit Free Press
Dem
Indiana State Debt Reduced
The Republican platform states that under Republican administration the state debt has fallen from 7 512 615 12 to 1 289 615 12 and the foreign debt stands at 800 000. Payment options begin in 1910 with due dates in 1915 and beyond. The party claims the debt can be paid without raising taxes.
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Indiana
Worthy Surprise Lecture Course Planned in Covington
Covington will host a four-member lecture series arranged with the Chicago Lyceum Bureau. More than twenty-five citizens helped organize the effort. The lineup features Father Vaughn dramatic orator, the Lincoln Male Quartet with reader Sarah D. Blotzky, Brush the Magician, and William Gorham Melar. Tickets and details to follow.
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Covington
Bea
Chicago Lyceum Bureau
Father Vaughn
Lincoln
Sarah D. Blotcky
Brush
William Gorham Melar
Heirs and unknowns versus Ferguson in Fountain County suit
Officials list Isaac F. Ferguson as plaintiff in a Fountain County Circuit Court case from September 1906. The heirs devisees and legatees of Thomas Biddle are named as defendants along with others. Attorney Cork Fry Bryant and Oliver P. Lewis appear for the plaintiff in Complaint No. 936.
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State OF Indiana
Fountain County
Fountaina
Isaac F. Ferguson
Thomas Biddle
Oliver P. Lewis
Clement Biddle
Martin L. Pierce
Martin IL. Pierce
Fountain Circuit Court
Covington
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Ayer
PTTT
Br Z.C. Ayer Co
Lees
Sarsaparilla
Alam Partéekt
Republican Peoples Paper
T. A. Clifton
Ecretary of State
Fred A. Sims
John C. Billheimer
Oscar Hadley
James Bingham
Supreme Court
Edward Fitzpatrick
F. A. Cotton
Bate
W. 8. Blatchley
Joseph Stubbs
James H. Jordan
Supreme Court, Fourth
Dis
Leander J. Monks
Co. C. Hadley
Ward H. Watson
Daniel W. Comstock
J. M. Rabb
Frank Roby
Republican County
Charles B. Landis
Fry Bryant
Troy
McIrvin
John R. Hardesty
Col. W. Sentman
Philip B. Grubbs
Wabash
Clint F. Hesler
Mill Creek
James W. Ellis
Cain
A. N. Hendrix
Horace Gray
Richland
James G. Warfield
Elwell
David Babb
Frank C. Baird
James C. Claypool
Shawnee
DeWitt
Geo. v. Cook
Indianapolis
Democratic
Democratic State Committee
Democrat
Lawmakers
Circuit Court
State of
James McMannomy Elate
William B. Coffing
Lucag Neteker
Board of Commissioners
Lindley Bridge
Cates
Keller Bridge
Hillsboro
Gray Bridge
Wallace
Carpenter Bridge
Mellott
Nixon Bridge
Newtown
Auditor’s Office
James T. Bell
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