Landis for Congress: A voter urging support for Charles B Landis
A political broadside argues that experienced candidates protect the public, praising Charles B Landis as a proven defender of farmers, workers, and pure legislation. It denounces inexperienced reformers and corrupt corporate influence, urging readers to vote Landis on election day.
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Uauet Bs
Congree iv
Trgs
Republican Party
Fats
Con Greeeman
Jarga
Charles B Landi
Lsnodis
Aphans
Lands
Landis
Landiz
Lendsis
Landic
Pubican
Dota
Republican Meeting at Township Headquarters
A Republican meeting will be held at the township headquarters tonight. Every Republican in the township is invited to attend and enjoy a good time.
Fragmentary Classified Notice from Covington Area
Readable items list household goods including a piano and flour shop mention. Mentions Covington area with street references Liberty and Eight Street, and suppliers Stilwell and Lowes. Details are fragmentary and partial.
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Liberty &Eght
Square
Alan
Ind
F. Stilwell
Covington
Party Shifts Stir Voter Debate In County Race
The piece argues that County Treasurer S. Mack Irvin Jr. left the Republican Party and may back the Democratic ticket, except perhaps for Treasurer. It contrasts motives for party change, praising civic duty and warning against selfish aims, and ends by urging readers to seek truth and justice in politics.
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S. Mack Irvin Jr
Perry
Republican Party
Mack Irvin
County
Cardinal backs local option over prohibition
Cardinal Gibreus, head of the Roman Catholic Church in the Americas, endorses local option. He says prohibition in large cities is impractical and urges high license laws with supervision, while favoring local option for all other communities and county unit elections.
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Cardleg Gibreus
Americas
Politicians to Speak in Veedersburg Tomorrow
Hon. Jos. Cannon will address Veedersburg at 1 p.m. on Saturday. In the evening Hon. H. E. Bartholomew and Col. Thos. F. Bush will speak. Bands have been hired for the event and organizers expect a great day in Veedersburg.
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Jos. Cannon
Veedersburg
H. E. Bartholomew
Col. Thos. F. Bush
Presbyterian Church Social Highlights Northwest Trip
A Tuesday 7 p.m. gathering at the Presbyterian church featured Nellie Rogers describing a trip to the North West and Yellowstone Park with Alma Boord recounting Yellowstone visit. The descriptions were vivid and instructive, followed by punch and wafers and a social time for attendees.
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Presbyterian Church
Nellie Rogers
Nebeker Seeks Township Assessor Seat
Nelson Eli Nebeker, a veteran and trusted figure in township and county affairs, runs as the Republican candidate for assessor. Citizens know him as honest, conscientious, and capable. the race hinges on the township's Democratic tilt, but voters are urged to support him.
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Nelson Eli Nebeker
Nebeker
Arraignment for Wife Beating in Justice Parker Court
Harl Sewell appeared before Justice Parker on Tuesday charged with assault and battery for mistreating his wife while drinking for several days. The case featured a probationary fine of five dollars and further trimmings, with Sewell denying the charge despite the victim’s testimony. A second charge referenced financial penalties and possible pressure to compel the wife to leave, with attribution to a local attorney. Oxford Gazette notes new cloaks and garments at Janes Stores.
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Harl Sewell
Oxford Gazette
W R C Camp Visits by Mrs Belle Ephlia Inspector
Members of the W R C welcomed inspector Mrs Belle W Ephlia of Montezuma on Tuesday. The delegate to the National Encampment praised the camp here for its good work and orderly operation as she visited and toured the site.
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Belle W. Ephlia
Montezuma
Ephlia
Beveridge Special Arrives Veedersburg Delivers Taft Endorsing Speech
The Beveridge Special reached Veedersburg at 10 a m from Cayuga forty minutes late and was met by a crowd at the C and E B I depot. Hon Andrew Marshal introduced him to about one thousand people at the crossing stand. He urged voters to back Taft and the state Republican ticket and to elect a Republican Representative and Joint Senator. He shook hands with supporters for five minutes before boarding the 10 30 train to Attica. Logan township Republicans joined at that stop.
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Beveridge
Veedersburg
Cayuga
Andrew Marshal
Republican Party
Taft
Repubiican
Thos. Taggart
United States Senate
Attica
Logan Township
Prisoner Captured After Shootout at Store Basement
Cal Scherer and Dick McManigal pursued a thief at George Glover's store in Veedersburg. After a cellar gunfight the wounded man surrendered. Geo Williams of Butte Montana is named as the apparent burglar. Officers say they have a good catch. At 5 Loeb's Stores.
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Cal. Scherer
Veedersburg
Geo. Williams
Butte
Montana
George Glover
Dick McManigal
Scherer
Sulivan’s
Boardi Res
Time For Underwear At J Leoebs Stores
Local retailer J Leoebs Stores promotes a large reliable stock of underwear suitable for all customers this season. The ad emphasizes complete sizing and availability.
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J Leoeb’s
Campaign Closes and Call for Citizens to Return to Duty
The paper ends its campaign coverage by declaring the vote over and urges readers to resume good citizenship for at least two years. It states a commitment to truth and fairness, refusing to malign any candidate and asserting no blood upon its hands or conscience.
Booze Brings Trouble in Attica Altercation
Marshal Beamar escorted Michael Meloy and Fred Black to the Attica jail after a Tuesday clash at the Wabash depot. Both men, previously convicted for drunkenness or assault, fought with knives and fists during a disputed tale of events ending in Black injured and Meloy with facial injuries. The mayor's court processed them with both men at large, a cost to the city and county.
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Marshal Beamar
Attica
Michael Meloy
Fred Black
Hardesty
Meloy
Wabash
Red Black
Fred
Melcy
Black
Challen Spinning for Township Trustee in Troy
In this endorsement the author praises Chal len Spinning as a Republican candidate for Township Trustee of Troy Township. The piece argues his open life, fiscal prudence, and care for all residents justify support next Tuesday, asserting his proven public service and reliability over party lines.
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Challen
Troy Township
Chase
Trostée
Drunken Attica Drayman Jailed After Trial
A drunken drayman from Attica who beat his wife was jailed Monday after a trial. A ten year old boy now drives the dray, a fact noted amid vague and inconsistent lines about saloons and behavior.
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Attica Drayman
Marshal Beamer
Sater
Covington Hosts Wiedersburg in First Meeting in Years
The Wiedersburg high school football team visits Saturday October 31 to play Covington. A large crowd is expected for the local game with a 1 30 kickoff. Admission is 25 cents and tickets are on sale.
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Wiedersburg
Covington
Mission
Flowers Speaks in Courthouse Campaign Speech
Hon Monteville Flowers spoke Thursday night to a large audience in the courthouse. The speech praised National issues in a fresh way and earned a great ovation for a plain citizen shown as a neighbor to Taft and a tribute to the Republican Dominee.
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Monteville Flowers
Taft
Flower
Art Exhibit At High School Draws Interest
The exhibit at the High School Building showcases excellent pictures and student engagement. It will be open Friday afternoon and evening with low admission of 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children, and proceeds fund new pictures for classrooms.
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Fonda
McMahon Reece Wedding Ends With Odd Reception
Steely McMahon of this city and Miss Goldie Reece of Attica wed at a M E parsonage in Attica on October 21 1908. After a reception described as a corker guests rice tossed and a humorous scene with the groom handcuffed and the bride placed in a bogey cart. The couple returned to Attica by train and planned a future home.
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Steely McMahon
Goldie Reece
Attica
M. E
D. H. Hoagland
Mae
Toma
Dee
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