Republican District Call for Indiana Ninth Convention
The Republican delegates of Indiana's Ninth Congressional District meet January 16 1906 at 10 30 a m in Crawfordsville to elect a district chairman and ex officio state committee member. Representation is one delegate and one alternate per 200 votes plus fractions from the total Cunningham at large vote. Counties listed include Boone Carroll Clinton Fountain Hamilton Howard Montgomery Tipton with apportioned delegate counts. Fred A Sims serves as district chairman.
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Indiana
Crawfordsville
Geo. A. Cunningham
Cal
Boone
Carroll
Clinton
Fountain
Hamilton
Howard
Montgomery
Tipton
Fred A. Sims
Republican Township Meeting Call for Fountain County
Republicans of Fountain County schedule township meetings at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday January 13 1906 to elect precinct committeemen for two years and delegates to the district meeting in Crawfordsville January 16 1906. Meetings in Davis Logan Shawnee Richland Cain Van Buren and Troy townships select several committeemen delegates and alternates with locations listed.
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Fountain County
Crawfordsville
Veedersburg
Davis Township
Brown School House
Logan Township
Attica
Shawnee Township
Rob Roy School House
Richland Township
Mellett
Cain Township
Hillsboro
van Buren Township
Troy Township
Covington
Township Meetings and Elections Named by Chairman
Wabash township to meet at Coal Creek elect two committee men one delegate and one alter. Fulton township to meet at Silverwood elect two committee. Millcreek township to meet at Yeddo elect three committee. Jackson township to meet at Wallace elect two committee. W. T. Mellott, Chairman. J. L. Allen, Jr., Sec.
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Wabash
Tuccans Urge Sovereign Rights Against Bossiam
A local group identified as Tuccans declare the people must be sovereign and demand that bossiam cede influence. They assert state rights and call for actions to ensure the people's authority remains primary.
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Bossiam
Graft Developments Now See More Detective Work
The chief difference between modern graft cases and those from decades past is the increased use of investigation work and a larger role for prosecutors.
Watson urges immigration cut to bar millions
Congressman Watson claims his four year old measure would have blocked three million undesirable immigrants. He argues if true, the proposal should be adopted at once to curb immigration.
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Congressman Watson
Mr. Watson
Congressmen Clash Over Postmaster Appointments
Congressmen comment on postmaster appointments despite contrary reports. When renomination nears, new postmasters will speak up while many disappointed malcontents likely protest.
Continued repression in Russia leads to violent backlash
The commentary argues that ongoing repression fuels a future explosion of violence as justice is persistently opposed by power. Observers warned years ago that repression intensifies when opposed by authorities, making any resulting reaction more destructive.
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Russia
Public opinion and the bearing of leadership statements
The article argues that public opinion is the ultimate power in the land and that every influential person from business managers to politicians must consider its impact. It emphasizes caution in speech and conduct due to the sway of public sentiment on governance and society.
Congressional mood toward presidential suggestions shifts
The passage notes lawmakers unlikely to act on the president's proposal yet acknowledges broad favor among senators and representatives. It claims the message captures public demands more accurately than any in memory, suggesting strong resonance with the people.
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Congress
Washington
President’s message warns corporations and unions to stay within law
The president states that both corporations and trade unions have come to stay and can do much good. Each should be favored while it benefits society, but both must be sharply checked when they act against law and justice.
Congressman Crumpacker Seeks Indiana Federal Judge Move
Congressmen Crumpacker pushes a bill for another federal judge in Indiana while denying he will apply for the post. He notes the law bars appointing a congressman to an office he helped create and urges considerations accordingly.
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Crumpacker
Indiana
Business Sense Could Shape Future Profits and Prospects
The passage argues that mastering current business acumen can influence the nation's future profitability. It warns that poor judgment now could damage long term prospects, while prudent, forward looking decisions may avert many disagreeable and unprofitable experiences.
President's Message Praises Convictions Amid Mixed Reactions
Congressman Watkins of Louisiana comments on the president's message, likening his convictions to Bryan and Jackson, with Witte’s popularity and Japanese patriotism. He suggests some interpret the phrase as approval while many in the country may not.
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Watkins
Louisiana
Bryan
Andrew Jackson
Witte
Seeds and harvests as seen by lawmakers
The piece compares lawmakers to farmers noting that each congressman has 15,000 garden seed packages and sows them in soils chosen for the crop. It adds that, like farmers, congressional agriculturalists cannot control every condition and rarely reaps exactly what was sown.
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Congressional Agriculturalist
Washington
Senator Beverege Defends Philippines Policy
The Indiana senator argues against abandoning the Philippines by sale or desertion, appealing to Protestant and Catholic churches and predicting broad public support. He claims that no sane politician will advocate withdrawal and expects little controversy among the people.
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Beverege
Philippines
Indiana
Mileage bill could cut pay for lawmakers
The Crawfordsville Journal notes Congress uses a 20 cent per mile rate created when travel required stagecoaches. A bill seeks 6 cents to curb costs. passage might influence salaries and free transport. Watch the fate of this mileage bill.
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Crawfordsville Journal
Storms case set for January 13 appearance and possible judgment
The case against Mr. Storms will be acted on under the stated law with the defendant required to appear in court or by counsel on January 13 to plead or risk default. If the plea denies the charges and the case moves to final hearing by January 26, the court may declare the office of Secretary of State vacant and render a $500 personal judgment if the charges are sustained. Government counsel likely to appear and defend.
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Allen
Secretary of State
Storms
Civil service reformer argues merit based selection needed
A civil service reformer contends a city cannot have good public service until it selects its servants solely on merit and for lasting terms. He agrees merit matters but questions who should determine the standards and selection.
Opinions and prejudice in judging merit
The text argues that opinions on merit are shaped by personal prejudices more than actions. It claims many observers see bias in everyone and warns against mistaking one’s liver for conscience. It critiques the idea that conscience is an infallible arbiter in such judgments.
Wise view of corporate rights and public duties
The text argues railroads and other corporations have rights that must be respected but criticizes their near sighted neglect of duties attached to privileges. It notes public prejudice against corporations, shaped by legislative influence, and suggests a more responsible corporate conduct would improve public sentiment and overall conditions.
Hunt the Turkey Thanksgiving Game
A New York World description of a Thanksgiving pastime called hunt the turkey. Players hide the turkey in the parlor then guests search and enthrallingly hit the finder with the bird before returning it to home base. Forfeits apply for accidents or rule violations as the cook finishes the meal.
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New York World
The Thanksgiving Proclamation Process Described
A description of how the Thanksgiving proclamation is prepared. The president drafts the text, it is copied in ornamental writing, and the great seal is affixed by the clerk of pardons and commissions under strict guard. After sealing, copies go to state governors and press agents for nationwide distribution.
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State Department
Union
United States
His Strong Face at the Game Draws Comment
A Boston Transcript remark notes Buckenhard’s remarkably strong face as spectators recall two players leaping at him during a recent game, yet neither left a dent in his composure or influence on the outcome.
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Buckenhard
Boston Transcript
The Retort Cutting Attributed To Admiral Barker
A tailor who excused his absence to Rear Admiral Barker with a doctor’s note about a swelling head did not accept the reply gladly. The remark implied there was nothing in the claim.
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Barker
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Wisdom of Youth Sageville Saying Echoed
The Detroit Tribune presents a quip from the Sageville sage noting money is not life’s end while a youth counters that wealth is merely a means. The exchange frames a classic monetary value debate in compact wit.
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Sageville
Detroit Tribune
Special services at Methodist church next week
The Methodist church announces special services next week with preaching evenings at 7 o clock and afternoon sessions at 2 30 after Monday.
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Methodist Church
Welsh's reworded ad in this issue
A compact note highlights Welsh's rewritten advertisement appearing in this issue. It notes the updated terms and key figures involved, signaling a refined local business pitch and promotional focus.
Preaching Schedule and Local Notices at Bend Church
Sabbath service at Bend church scheduled for 2 30 p m with Miss Lulu Schwin leading the Epworth League. A M Gardner of Melott is in town managing insurance matters. Precinct meetings set for tomorrow at 2 30 pm to choose a precinct committeeman. Frank Campbell's residence near Stone Bluff was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. George Williams is ill with the grippe.
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Frank Campbell
Stone Bluff
Harlow Announces Marriage of Miss Clara Moore to Dr Charles Underwood
Mr and Mrs N G Harlow announce the marriage of their niece Miss Clara Moore to Dr Charles A Underwood of Danville Indiana. The ceremony took place Wednesday January 24 1906 at high noon and the bride is noted as Covington's finest young woman with many friends.
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N. G. Harlow
Clara
Charles A. Underwood
Danville
Ind
Moore
Covington
Money to Loan for Home on First Mortgage Rates
Lender offers home money to four with first mortgage security at reasonable interest rates. Limited details but indicates available financing and favorable terms for borrowers seeking home loans.
Bowman endorses Peruna for colds and prevention
Chas W Bowman 1st Lieut. and Adjt. 4th M M Vols writes from Lanham Md praising Peruna for curing a severe cold in 48 hours and using it preventively. He notes his family also uses it and claims the remedy contains no narcotics and offers free medical advice from Dr Hartman.
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Chas. W. Bowman
Lanham
Peruna
C. W. Bowman
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
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