Griffiths Seen as Likely Gubernatorial Candidate
Jonnx L. Griffiths is described as a probable gubernatorial contender who plans to return from London soon to enter the race.
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Jonnx L. Griffiths
London
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
4
Public graft prosecutions spark public conscience
While graft prosecutions may not settle the matter, they will likely awaken public consciousness and foster a healthier respect for law.
Lafayette Courier Frowns Upon Senator Goodwine Candidacy
The Lafayette Courier opposes Senator Goodwine's bid for lieutenant governor citing its longstanding fatigue and bellev-ache, though a rapid recovery is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Courier
Goodwine
Courier
Chattanooga Clergyman Denies God Sickness Plan
A Chattanooga clergyman repudiates the idea that God sends sickness. The piece notes the Democratic party, affected in recent years, will likely approve this stance, finding a cause without seeking far to justify it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Democratic Party
Withdrawal of Goodwine Shifts Gubernatorial Contest
The exit of Senator Goodwine unsettles supporters who divide among remaining candidates, making the race more open and promising an interesting contest in this part of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Goodwine
Goodwine
Indianapo lis paving firm faces graft indictments
The Western Construction Co. of Lafayette led by president Henry W. Marshall is charged in Indianapolis with repairing asphalt pavements using grafting methods with a city official. All chief officers are indicted by a Marion county grand jury and held on bonds up to five thousand dollars. Marshall, district chairman of the Thenth congressional district and former Speaker in 1938, figures in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Construction Co
Lafayette
Henry W. Marshall
Indianapolis
Marion County
Marshall
Indianapolis City Fraud Seen Prompt Action Demanded
The Star asserts Indianapolis faces a major fraud through falsified paying work and calls for a swift, memorable example to deter others. It argues city government owes the people honesty and vigilance and vows no tolerance for brazen dishonesty. The piece presses firm accountability and public resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Star
Jury Deadlock Ends in Two Mans Murder Trial
Noblesville Indiana jurors in the Clifton Brees murder case could not agree after two days of deliberation. Seven favored acquittal and five conviction. Walter Brees, tried jointly, also failed to reach a verdict—seven for acquittal and five for conviction. Re-trial set for January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
Clifton Brees
Peter W. Thurston
Walter Brees
Clifton
Thurston
Nora Mosher Guilty of Manslaughter in Infant’s Death
Nora Mosher of Huntington Indiana was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of her infant child. Her attorneys had argued temporary insanity and will appeal to higher courts. Her father, held on a murder charge, faced two prior trials with juries disagreeing. Nora testified that she killed the baby and that her father had no involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Nora Mosher
Fulkerson Not Guilty by Jury in Indiana Murder Case
Bloomington Ind Oct 28 The jury in the State of Indiana against Joseph Fulkerson acquitted him of murdering German Lewis. Fulkerson wept with joy and shook hands with jurors after a circuit court case that lasted all week. He testified the shooting was self defense noting Lentz had come to regulate his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
State of
Indiana
Joseph Fulkerson
German Lewis
Fulkerson
Egold New
Lentz
Glazing House Workers Testify On Fontanet Mill Explosion
Coroner Leavitt hears from three glazing house workers Bright Hawley Powell about conditions at Fontanet powder mill when a blast occurred. Bright lost a leg and is insane. Hawley at home. Powell uninjured. Evidence suggests machines ran unattended after shifts, a practice possibly common in the glazing and wheel mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Leavitt
Romen
Fontanet
Bright
Hawley
Powell
Governor Halts Gary Boxing Show at Harris Club
A telegram from Governor J Frank Haniv reached Cal Harris's athletic club in Gary Indiana just before the preliminaries. The sheriff was notified and the match was stopped after more than a dozen fans had entered, preventing the scheduled contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
J. Frank Haniv
Cal Harris
Harris
Shot in Father's Defense in Tell City
Tell City Ind Oct 30 Firing in defense of his father Charles Hughes twenty were shot and killed his brother Martin Hughes aged thirty The shooting followed a fight when Martin Hughes intoxicated brutally beat his aged father
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tell City
Ind
Charles Hughes
Martin Hughes
Editor Rucker Fined for Contempt in Elkhart Court Appeal
Edmund P. Rucker editor of the Elkhart Truth was fined $100 and costs for contempt of court after criticizing Judge James S. Dodge in his judicial acts. Rucker has appealed the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Edmund P. Rucker
The
Elkhart Truth
James S. Dodge
Circuit Court
Rucker
Contractor Edward Mack killed in Panama poker quarrel
Edward Mack a Lafayette Indiana contractor traveling to Colon Panama was killed in Panama by a Spaniard after a quarrel over a poker game. Mack had gone from Lafayette to Colon to work on a project. The incident occurred in Colon and authorities are investigating the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Edward Mack
Colon
Panama
Young Woman Fends Off Attacker With Batpin
In Evansville Indiana on October 30 Miss Emma Bader fought off a strange black man who grabbed her as she walked home, attempting to drag her into an alley. She resisted with a batpin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Emma Bader
Phantom in St Petersburg Claims Hermitage Treasures Substituted
A letter to Russkoe Zen amya describes a dream in which a phantom of the Hermitage’s early custodian warns that gold medals and antique coins have been replaced by copper, and crown regalia diamonds by glass. Officials admit medals and coins were substituted for safety. a jewel-headed cane of Peter the Great also disappeared, though some doubt remains about the regalia gems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Hermitage Museum
Russkoe Zenamya
Russia
Peter the Great
Honduras Decrees Banana Export Tax Increase
Special advices from Honduras report President Bonilla has decreed a three cent per bunch export tax on bananas effective November 1. The tax covers both coast fruit and interior shipments, replacing the current two cent coast-only tax. Hubbard Zemurray Fruit company representatives arriving in Mobile noted the government rescinded the order two days after its promulagation, as protests grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Honduras
Bonilla
Hubbard-Zemurray Fruit Company
Starved Prosperous Landowner Found Dead on Road
Jamestown North Carolina October 31 Starvation exposure and exhaustion are blamed for the death of John Mooney a wealthy land owner from Stuttsman county. He was found by a country road clothed in threadbare garments despite having 15000 in bank deposits in his clothing. Mooney aged sixty five spent last winter in a room over a store and claimed his daily food cost less than ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. C
John Mooney
Stuttsman County
Mooney
Minister Refuses WV License Marriage at Bridgeport
In Trinity Lutheran church at Bridgeport Ohio, Rev. A C Simons refused to perform the marriage of Wheeling groom John Gephardt and Bridgeport bride Carrie S Wimmell citing WV license issues. The couple married in Wheeling by another Lutheran minister after leaving the church. The incident drew much comment from 200 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Trinity Lutheran Church
Bridgeport
A. C. Simons
John Gephardt
Carrie S. Wimmell
West Virginia
Coupel
Louisville Falls Into Line With Clearing House Certificates
Louisville on October 31 reports banks issuing clearing house certificates to settle balances. Aside from this move and standard precautions, the financial situation remains steady with trade in large volume and banks holding ample currency for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
New York
Davis brothers arrested after Stony Fork mine clash
Trouble at Stony Fork Kentucky on October 31 when Jim and Bob Davis and other miners allegedly tried to capture the commissary. They shot up the building and took clothes and food after clerks fled. Militia sent and a sharp fight led to arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Fork
Middleboro
Jim
Bob Davis
Davis Brothers
Needle finally found after seven years in Joliet woman
In Joliet Illinois on October 31 a needle that pierced Mrs. John Egan’s hand seven years ago and eluded doctors is shown to have surfaced from her forearm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet, II
John Egan
Six Men Hanged After Court Martial Ruling
In Odessa on October 31 six men executed after being tried by court martial and sentenced for founding an anarchist communist association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Business Man Crippled for Life in Enfield Accident
Carmi Illinois October 1 8 Frank Wilson a well known business man of Enfield fell between cars here and his hand was crushed leaving him crippled for life in a street accident at the railway yard near the depot he was rushed to the hospital for treatment and was reported in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmi
Frank Wilson
Enfield
Pension rolls shrink by 18600 in 1907 end
The pension bureau records the greatest decrease in history as 18 600 fewer pensioners. By June 30 1907 the total pensioners stood at 967 371, illustrating the rapid passing of elderly soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Bureau
Kentucky campaign breaks old Democratic lines in Louisville event
The Rushville Republican notes the Kentucky campaign showing a GOP effort that splits traditional party lines. Three speakers at a Louisville rally support the Republican ticket while two speakers are Confederate veterans and the son of a Confederate congressman attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisville
Congress
Rushville
Ohio Firms Sued Over Price Conspiracy
Twenty Ohio firms in a planned price control combination are all sued for conspiracy against trade. Criminal action may follow. The piece notes the broad reach of such unlawful combinations and their growing danger to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Landis Signals Alignment With Party Majority On Tariff
Congressman Landis has stated he favors following the party councils on tariff policy. He notes a strong local desire for a party revision and says he will be guided by the majority of his party and act on its recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
Indiana AG bars building and loan associations from borrowing
The attorney general declares building and loan associations may not borrow to finance general business. About 357 such associations exist in the state. They are urged to borrow only for temporary needs, and to conform promptly. The move likens these associations to banks for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Republican National Committee to Call Meeting on Convention Site
Elmer Dover and Captain Harry New plan a meeting of the new committee in late November or early December. They will decide the time and place for the national convention with Chicago favored to secure the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Dover
Republican National Committee
Harry New
Novemer
Chicago
Death of Mrs. Amos Sentman
Mrs. Amos Sentman dies at her home in north Van Buren township after a long life of devotion. Born January 1840, she spent nearly all her years in Van Buren and died without an enemy. Survived by husband and six children: George in North Dakota, Charles and Conan in Stone Bluff, Edgar in Wingate, Mrs. Charles Deering of Stone Bluff, and Katie at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Sentman
van Buren Township
George
North Dakota
Charles and
Coonel
Stone Bluff
Edgar
Wingate
Charles Deering
Katie
Grandparents Tell About Peruna And Catarrh Cure
Mrs S A Rogers of LeMoore California says fifteen bottles of Peruna and five of Manalin cured her fifteen year catarrh and improved digestion and sleep at age seventy. Caroline Trunk of Peoria Illinois praises Peruna for rheumatism relief after six years of pain. Robert Metters of Murdock Nebraska credits Peruna for systemic catarrh cure from head to toe. Beckwith of Auburn New York reports cough and digestion improved with Peruna. A note highlights many endorsements from varied social ranks and strong belief in Peruna as a cure for catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Rogers
LeMoore
Cal
Peruna
Caroline Trunk
Jefferson Ave
Peoria
Ill
Robert Metters
Murdock, Cass Co
Neb
Box 45
Republican offers six page Wall Chart with subscription
Starting September 15 1907 The Republican will give subscribers a six page wall chart worth $1.00 with a one year subscription. Chart and paper priced at $1.25 in advance. Chart includes maps post offices Indiana emblems portraits of governors presidents rulers with description of foreign possessions and Panama Canal. Old and new subscribers who pay $1.25 in advance receive chart. newspaper price remains $1.50 yearly.
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Advertises DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve from The Hedges Drug Co as penetrating pores cleansing and soothing treatment, recommended for piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Hedges Drug Co
Wood-order note from I E Schoonover
A brief in handwriting requests a few cords of dry, split wood for a kitchen stove attributed to I E Schoonover. The message notes wood quality and purpose without additional context.
Fred Randolph and Wife Visit City From Fulton Township
Fred Randolph and his wife, residents of Fulton township, were seen in the city on Wednesday confirming a visit to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Randolph
Fulton Township
Fulton Township Visitors Cates and Jackson Briefly Visit
David Cates and Tom Jackson from Fulton township were in the area for an unspecified purpose, stopping briefly. No further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cates
Tom Jackson
Fulton Township
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County Last Week
Marshall Peter and wife to Courterey M. Dice 231 Veedersburg $3000. Courtney W. Dice and wife to Nancy Petit 231 Veedersburg $3000. Frank Marlatt and wife to Jas Suter et al 45 acres Wabaship $2500. H H Glascock guardian G J Glascock int 41 11 acres Cain tp $714.25. Samuel Largent et al to Geo J Glascock int 41 21 acres Cain tp $4206. Ann Wilber et al to M S Lynch Weekeraburg $1. Mary A Seely and husband to Oliver Dodge north half lots 39 40 and all 41 Newtown $2100. L G Riggin and wife to WB Stearns lot 3 block 7 City Survey Attica $550. Mary A Pixley to Rose D Hardy lot 1 block 8 City Survey Attica $1040. Laura B McClure et al to James J McClure 23 acres Richland to $1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Peter
Courterey M. Dice
Veedersburg
Courtney W. Dice
Nancy Petit
Frank Marlatt
Jas. Suter
Wabaship
H. H. Glascock
Guardian
G. J. Glascock
Cain Tp
Samuel Largent
Geo. J.glascock
Ann Wilber
Alto M S. Lynch
Trie
Weekeraburg
Mary A. Seely
Husb
Oliver
Dodge
North Half
Newtown
L. G. Riggin
WB. Stearns
Attica
Mary A. Pixley
Rose D. Hardy
Laura B. McClure
Jamas J. McClure
Richland
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Regulater
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Kitchell St
Auburn
N. Y
Pernna
J. W. Palmer
Tower Avee Superior
Wis
Thomas Beckwith
S.A. _RoGers
Tains
Ama
Tion
Republican
I. E. Schoonover
Covington and Vicinity
Oas Estory
Commission Basic
Station O
Fountain County
C. & Douglass
Attica L. & I. Co
Margaret. Redman
Alexander Spinks
Lou Berto
Stringtown
Don Berto
David Asberry
Geo. Asberry
Elmer E. Keyt
Mary UC. Seely
Mary L. Warrick
Raith E. Wilson
Rice’s Station
C.C. Grimes
Wm. E. Haur
Jacksonville
Jewell Tinsley
Evan A. Tinsley
Cain
Beara
Mary Keerna
James L. Townsley
John B. Martin
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