Distinguished Gentleman Election Promises Change
The Trust and the corporation senator will be done away with when this distinguished gentleman is elected by the people.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
4
Indiana Legislature Faces Uphill Battle Over Blind Tiger Bill
The piece notes strong opposition and ongoing efforts against a bill targeting illegal saloons in Indiana, but suggests the measure may still fail due to persistent legislative resistance.
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Indiana
SPEAKER BRANCH NAMED MODEL PRESIDING OFFICER
Report notes SPEAKER BRANCH is crafting a model presiding officer. If nominated by Governor Hanly, questions linger whether the governor erred in choosing the man from the stand point of duties and authority.
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Hanly
Railroad Commission Probes Fowler Wreck Findings
The Railroad Commission discussed the Fowler wreck last week with a rift among members over responsibility. Some officials appear inclined to place blame on the deceased fireman.
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Railroad Commission
Fowler
Fountain County Representative Votes No on Blind Tiger Bill
Fountain County's legislator finally comments on the Blind Tiger bill saying the Republican misrepresented him during the campaign. He notes the need for further proof to support his claim based on his legislative record.
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Fountain County
Embezzler Fred Gilman Convicted in Kentland Case
Fred Gilman of Goodland, a bank wrecker, returned after two years absence and found guilty of embezzlement at Kentland last week. He faces two to fourteen years in Michigan City prison. His testimony could implicate other Newton County figures in the affair.
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Fred Gilman
Goodland Bank
Kentland
Michigan City
Newton County
Senators clash over Smoot question delaying vote
Senator Hemenway pledges to vote against the Mormon Senator on the Smoot issue. Senator Beveridge backs him. The vote, postponed for a long time, is set for next Wednesday.
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Hemenway
Beveridge
Politicians oppose state constitutional convention
Politicians argue against a state constitutional convention citing high costs while fears arise that it would amend the Indiana constitution to elect the U S Senator by voters, something they oppose.
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U.S
Indiana
TRE Railroads Face Wage Demands and Higher Living Costs
Railroads, like others, seek higher wages as living costs rise. The legislature is expected to enact laws lowering passenger and freight rates and improving service. The railroad commission insists on action.
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TRE
Railroad Commission
Companies Struggle as Fewer Cars Reach Dealers
The report notes persistent shortages as automakers boost shipments but say allocations remain tight. Dealers report delayed deliveries and customers facing longer wait times for new cars amid ongoing supply constraints.
Gilman petitioner withdraws new trial request
Frep GinMan has withdrawn his petition for a new trial and accepted the court sentence. He will serve one to three years. The editorial blasts justice shortcomings and hints at pursuing those who profited from Gilman’s shortage. The piece links harsh penalties for common theft to broader social discontent.
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Frep GinMan
Gilman
Oxford Tribune
Real estate transfers in Fountain county weekly list
Fountain County transfers show Attica L and I Co to Michael Zook Lot 21 Butler’s sub div price 200, Cyrus B Bouts to John Allendruff etc 50 Davis to 1 Joseph Dunkin to Caro line Rector Jots 16 17 18 19 Fountain City 1 Ruth O Remster to S T Bostman 16 acres Shawnee 1550 Veedersburg Commercial Club to C A Isley Jot 8 block 400 Veedersburg 150 Seth M Rickcreek receiver to Caleb A Pritchard Veedersburg brick plant 18500 Chas B Ward to Henry F Vonberg 25a Troy 2250 F M Redenbaugh to CL Steinbaugh lot 34 op Cates 40 Lee Faust to Nellia C Madden pt lot 29 McCadd Covington 1600 Wm I Louch to Finis M Pitman pt lot 26 Hillsboro 900 Christina Arnold to Max Schwartz In ts 60 61 McCadd Attica 1400 W W Erwin to Lavina Erwin 40a Van Buren tp 1 and love and affection Waltz H Crumlr to Julia A Cruml 60a Richland tp 1 Mary C Myers to Edward B Miller 84a Jackson tp 5 P F H Larrance to Patrick H Cashman 80 acres Troy tp 7000 B Biller 234.4 Jackson to 1300 Frances A Shulz to A E Webb lot 1 Radd Attica 200 Susan Bryant to A E Webb pt lot 1 Radd Attica 1750
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Hercules Dunkin
Caroline
Rector
Fountain City
Ruth O. Remster
S. T Bostman
Shawnee
Veedersburg
Isley
Waltz H Crumlr
Julia A Cruml
Richland
Mary C Myers
Edward B Miller
Jackson
160 Acres Without a Cent Farmer's Paradise
In 1904 after paying entry fee on 160 acres I had a cent I went in debt for supplies, says Sylvester Coder of Mc Gregor North Dakota I can pay every cent I owe from 1906 crop and will have my land free from debt Renters and men of small means should get Bulletin 2 issued by the Great Northern Railway and learn how to get a farm Sent free Address C W Pitts 229 South Clark Street Chicago
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Sylvester Coder
McGregor
North Dakota
Great Northern Railway
C. W. Pitts
South Clark Street
Chicago
Dr Shoop Cough Care Praised For Safety Pledge
The article notes Dr Shoop has opposed opium and other narcotic poisons in cough remedies for years. It highlights his support for the Pure Food and Drug Law and mentions his product Dr Shoop's Cough Care carries a warning against dangerous ingredients. Sold by all dealers.
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Shoop
Dr. Shoop
The Moral Obligation to Spend at Home in the Country Town
A rural preacher argues the moral and social duty to favor local merchants over mail order houses. He cites community benefits, land value growth, and the harm to neighbors if money leaves the town. The piece extols neighborliness, local pride, and responsible stewardship of prosperity.
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William H. Hamby
Worship and devotion mocked as a judge mocks a man
A judge quips about Jennings and his car, noting how his affinity for the auto dominates his life and stands in for his being. The exchange underscores themes of idolatry and obsession in a ironic courtroom moment.
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Jennings
The Missing Man of the Grey Case
An unnamed writer follows a lead about Mr Grey and his wife’s disappearance after a man linked to Grey’s portrait is seen among road workers. A mistaken interview turns into a pursuit that unravels the truth about overwork and mental decline. The city editor’s praise shifts to irony as the reporter discovers the real missing man and the case concludes.
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Mr. Grey
Bacck
Mrs. Grey
Forestville
Moonlight Mistake in The Shaughraun
A Montrose J. Mose profile recalls Dion Boucicault rushing between tasks during The Shaughraun rehearsals. He forgets a Con costume, dons old items, and a stage mishap leaves a black hole where the moon should appear, provoking laughter as silver ripples show the moon missing.
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Dion Boucicault
Amus
Draatist
America
Montrose J. Mose
Boucicault
Con
Tony Lumpkin
China’s Flood Peril and the Yellow River Britain's 1897 flood
The article warns of the Yellow River floods in China where embankments fail despite centuries of repair. It notes riverside silt raises water levels and breakdowns wash away provinces, with death tolls historically reaching millions. It references the 1887 and 1897 deluges and describes vast, rapid torrents sweeping across wide banks.
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Yellow River
China
When Baths Were Scarce
A Victorian guide to etiquette credits soap with improving complexions and notes the daily bath becoming standard. It jokes about great-grandmother’s frugal cleansing with rosewater, while stressing baths apply only to those in sound health.
Destructive Shellfish Boring Through Hardened Vessels
In tropical waters rock boring mollusks and the woot boring shellfish cause significant damage to hulls and harbor structures. Iron shipbuilders later faced safer ships as navies moved from shallow harbors to deep waters. The mollusk shells, though elegant and thin, bore through teak oak concrete and chalk breakwaters.
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Tropics
Shoe Etiquette in India and British Influence
The Lahore Tribune notes Indians remove shoes during a farash gnoon to keep sheets clean. A native visitor to a European should not expose his shoes as there is no farash. Deputized magistrates who do so are mocked as cringing slaves imitating sahib’s chaprasee before Ram Bakhsh.
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Ram Bakhsh
Sahib
Lahore Tribune
Nero and Big Nosen in a Morose Tale of Pride
The fragment describes Nero insulting Plautus relatives and claiming Plautus had a large nose. He allegedly killed Plautus and later remarks that a pointed nose would have spared his life, presenting a grim, archaic social critique on punishment and vanity.
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Nero
Plautus
A Proper Punishment
A lighthearted exchange depicts a newly arrived spirit asking to be barred from entry and meeting St. Peter who identifies as a street railway magnate. The dialogue ends with a humorous note about eternal confinement on a strap, reflective of Philadelphia Press humor.
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St. Peter
Thos
Philadelphia Press
Little Bess and Mamma Wish for a Plano Goose
A playful exchange where Little Bess asks for a plano and Mamma retorts they cannot afford it. The child quips about a goose or hen to provide endless wealth, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding about wishes and value.
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Bess
Doing Them Up. A late night query in New Orleans
A quip from the New Orleans Tuesday Democrat wonders what a Chinaman is doing up late and jokes about shirts. The brief item captures a nocturnal remark reflecting period attitudes and humor.
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New Orleans
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Attica L. & I. Co
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Cyrus B. Bouts
John Allendruff
Joseph Dunkin
Caroline Rector
Seth M Rickcreek
Caleb A. Pritchard
Chas B Ward
Henry F Vonberg
F M Redenbaugh
CL Steinbaugh
Lee Faust
Nellia C Madden
McCadd Covington
Wm I Louch
Finis M Pitman
Hillsboro
Christina Arnold
Max Schwartz
McCadd Attica
Erwin
Lavina Erwin
van Buren
Edward B Biller
Frances A Shulz
A E Webb
Radd Attica
Susan Bryant
Farmer's Paradise
United States
Alfred C. Clark
Germany
Mr. Ellsworth
India
Nero and
Big Nosen
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