Local Election Ballot Page Listing Candidates
For Congress Charles B. Landis. For Judge Ches Brb Milford Ottovan. For Prosecutor Fred S. Purnell of Van Buren. For Representative William Colvert of Logan. For Auditor Elwah J. Earl of Davis. For Clerk Fry Bryant of Troy. For Treasurer S. McIrvin of VanBuren. For Sheriff John R. Hardesty. For Coroner J Fred Parham. For Surveyor Col W Sentman. For Assessor Phillip D. Grubbs of Wabash. For Commissioner 2nd Dist Clint F. Hesler of Mill Creek. For Commissioner 3rd Dist James W. Ellis of Cain.
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William Colvert
Logan
Elwah J. Earl
Davis
Fry Bryant
Troy
McIrvin
VanBuren
John R. Hardesty
J. Fred Parham
Col. W. Sentman
Phillip D. Grubbs
Wabash
Speaker Jos. Cannon Turns 70 This Monday
Jos. Cannon, prominent figure, marked his 70th birthday last Monday, a milestone celebrated by family and community members.
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Jos. Cannon
Regular seed graft to continue next year
The report states the regular free seed graft will be perpetuated again next year as Congress has passed the usual appropriation.
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Congress
President Roosevelt Presses Congress for People’s Needs
President Roosevelt continues to push Congress to secure broader benefits for the public. He urges, insists, and works hard to win more than expected, seeking substantial gains for citizens.
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3Joosevelt
Congress
Veedersburg Sees Busy Year With Local Candidates
Veedersburg residents show strong candidate activity this year as locals in Covington township engage in local races. The bustling scene reflects a town with active civic interest and shared ties to Covington.
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Veedersburg
Covington
Killing frost in May hits Indiana Democratic prospects
A May frost damaging political chances in Indiana is blamed on self serving personal interests over party welfare. Fountain County Republicans are urged to take heed as the impact on campaigns grows.
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Indiana
Fountain County
Call for Clean Elections Across Parties
Leaders call for a united stand against vote buying to purify the electoral process. Parties and candidates should bear the embarrassment and ensure the will of the people is clearly expressed.
Political machine parallels in party groups
The Democratic state organization and the Fountain County Republican group resemble each other in boss rule and ignored rank and file wishes. They allegedly obtain influence by promise, purchase, or coercion, while observable work reveals who drives the machine.
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Democratic State Organization
Fountain County
Republican Organization
Gum shoe campaign for 21st district judge in Oxford meeting
Three candidates Ele Stansbury Williamsport A B McAdams Boswell and Will Ishem Fowler contest a gumshoe campaign ahead of the May 22 1906 convention at Oxford. The trio visits every nook and corner of each county making the race an interesting contest.
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Twenty-first Judicial District
Oxford
Ele Stansbury
Williamsport
A. B. McAdams
Boswell
Will Ishem
Fowler
Precedent Set by State Officials Over Interest Funds
Auditor Bigler and Secretary of State Sims paid over two quarters of interest on entrusted funds. Bigler sent $289.45 and Sims $29.23 at 2 percent for the last quarter. Sims served only one month, taking office in April after Dan Storms. The move aligns with the Republican state platform.
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Statehouse
Bigler
Sims
Dan Storms
Platfom
Indiana Industry Investment Rises in Census Report
The census shows capital investment in Indiana industry rising from 3219 821 000 in 1900 to 342 671 234 in 1902. Indianapolis leads, followed by Terre Haute Evansville and South Bend. The decade since 1900 marks the longest prosperity period after the Democratic party’s exit from governance.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Perre Haute
Evansville
South Band
Democratic Party
Holtzman Criticized Indiana Democratic Leadership
John W. Holtzman attacked Indiana Democratic Party management as corrupt, drawing a sharp response from party bosses who ordered him to retreat.
Holtzman accused party of backing breweries and Monte Carlo gambling
The Crawfordsville Journal notes Holtzman claims the party prioritizes breweries and Monte Carlo gambling, arguing this understates the real welfare of the party. It frames the issue as a campaignTurning point with voters recognizing Governor Hanly-led Republicans opposing breweries and gambling halls.
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Monte Carlos
Holtzman
Republican Party
Hanly
Crawfordsville Journal
Indiana Democratic Split Seen Amid Intraparty Rift
The piece reports factional turmoil within Indiana Democrats with Taggart and allies accusing insurgents of self interest while Holtzman faction says the masses distrust the current group. Delegates at Washington oppose reorganization as bad politics during a campaign, with insurgent Paul Poynter claiming votes to pass a resolution but party leaders thwarting it.
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Indiana
Taggart
Holtzman
Hearst
Parker
Washington
Paul Poynter
Alvin Padgett
Congressional Bistrigh
Ufus
Democratic Party
Grand
Indianapolis
Bryan
Monte Carlos
John W Holtzmans Letter Calls for Democratic housecleaning
A lengthy political letter from John W Holtzman denounces Indiana Democratic leaders for top down control and urges a return to mass movement with the people. He argues for reestablishing Jeffersonian principles, replacing distrustful leadership, and cleansing state party organization ahead of the next convention. For sale one Poland China boar.
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Indiana
Bryan
Tam
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Sensational Cure Claim From Galena Man
Mr Jacob L Davis of Galena Missouri asserts he was in poor health for thirty seven years and after twelve bottles of Peruna is cured. He urges others to seek Dr Hartman for free advice and notes revisions to add a laxative quality, claiming enhanced therapeutic value.
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Jacob T. Davis
Galena
Stone County
Jacob L. Davis
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarian
Columbus
Peru
Errifiel
Pern
S. B. Hartman, M. D
Surprise Birthday Party For Opal Foley On 16th Birthday
On a sunny Sunday May 6 friends and relatives gathered at Opal Foley home to celebrate her sixteenth birthday. Guests listed include Wa Glover Leonard Galloway Robert Moody Frank Graham Arb Reed Mrs Hia Mead Warrier Price Misses Hita Furemas Clyde Price Margaret Heymer Lennie Burnison Riley Martin Elizabeth Burnison Thorntor Beymer Minnie Mondy Ben Foley Hannah Foley Clinton Clark Nattie Price Mack Baymer Blanch Glover John Foley Ruth Amber Reed Tina Clark Gus Reed Ruth Mead Wilma Graham Georgie Reed Virginia Martin David Moody and Mrs Isaac Reed of Danville Illinois.
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Sim
Foley
Opal
Glover
Leonard Galloway
Robert Moody Sr
Frank Graham
Arb Reed
Hia Mead
Warrier Price
Misra Hita Furemas
Clyde Price
Margaret Heymer
Lennie Burnison
Riley Martin
Elizabeth Burnison
Thorntor
Beymer
Minnie Mondy
Ben Foley
Hannah Foley
Clinton Clark
Nattie Price
Mack Baymer
Blanch Glover
John Foley
L Sttie Beymer
Ruth Amber Reed
Tina Clark
Gus
Reed
Ruth Mead
Wilma Graham
Salem Vicinity Community Notes Recap
The M T T C Club met at Miss Ninnah Coffing's Thursday. Clinton Clark returned home from Hoopeston Illinois last Saturday. Riley Martin attended Sunday School at Fountain. Margaret Beymer visited from Cloud Marquesses and joined a surprise at Samuel Foley's Sunday. Baptism planned at Fountain Sunday. Holli nest folks invited. Leonard Galloway and wife visited Wm Glover's family from Perrysville. Common school graduates met in Clinton Smith's office to set June commence plan. Kentuck secured hosting in first week of June. About thirty six at last Sunday's surprise. Minnie Moody visited Dot Lathrop. Mrs Nancy Lathrop and son Charles were Covington visitors Saturday. Ellwood Jackson got a new buggy. Samuel Ward and family spent Sunday with John Devlin. Arb Reed and family spent Sunday in the country. Large crowd attended Fountain Endeavor Sunday. Opal Foley Dave Moody Ben Foley Minnie Moody attended Endeavor. Mrs Thos Stucker and stepdaughter Eila went to Crawfordsville last week. Mrs Ike Reed of Danville transacted business in Covington.
The American Girl for Mine Waltz Song
A fine little waltz song and chorus dedicated to the girls of America. It will please you or your girl. By Wilson and Milburn. Get a copy from your music dealer or send 10 cents in stamps to Isaac Doles, Publisher, Indianapolis.
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Wilson and
Milburn
Isaac Doles
Indianapolis
Tad
Tourist Rates to Winona Lake Warsaw Ind on Wabash
Tourists can travel to Winona Lake Warsaw Indiana via Wabash from May 10 to Sept 30 1906 round trip fare allowed 15 days. Season tickets valid to Oct 31 1906 at 5.90 dollars round trip. E W Richeson is ticket agent with J Loeb’s Stores carpets.
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Warsaw
Ind
Wabash By
E. W. Richeson
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Clint F. Hesler
Mill Creek
James W. Ellis
Cain
A. N. Hendrix
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