Sherman Nominated for Vice President in Chicago Rally
Hon. James S. Sherman formally notified of Republican vice presidential nomination at his Utica home. Burrows delivered the notification. Sherman accepted, praising Taft’s platform and pledging support for protectionist tariff reform and labor rights amid a subdued crowd.
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Utica
James S. Sherman
Genesee Street
Burrows
Sherman
Shennan
Taft
Chicago
Vernon
William H. Taft
Tatt
Bor
Inc
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Goshen Convention Debates Signal Broad Sheriff Contest
Strong turnout and lively debates marked the Goshen convention with four candidates in the sheriff race. Party leaders reported harmony after a second ballot amid alarm at crowd size and after lively exchanges over county ticket choices.
Ticket Pledged to County Economy in Elkhart Area Race
The slate names Robert Procter as state senator and David D. Rodibaugh for representative from Goshen, with strong bids by Frank W. Brown of Wakarsn and William Kraus of Elkhart for treasurer. James Matthews seeks sheriff, J. C. Mast aims for coroner, C. De Witt for surveyor, Henry B. Asp and Elias Fisher vie for commissioners in north and south districts.
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Matthews
Mo Oneéta
Hiss
Mes Matthews
Gosnell
Scott Thom‘ao
Evrhart
Thomas
Cath- Gart
Plough
Ye. Mast
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J. J
Mast
Hkikhart
Cara Iner
Agrey
Je'a
Snapp
Goshen
OH Mt Witt
Mide
Ofvtine
Eliaz
Snieter
Lacke
OS Et Sas
Apm
Bristol
Smadeé
Phe Rominée
North District
Joseph Heck
J.P. Sanders
Henry
Elfrick
A. "M.: Smith
Eikharte
Robert
E. Proctor
Elkharts
David “D. ‘Rodibaugh
Frank W. Brown
Wakarusa
W William Kraus
Elkhart
James Matthews
Gosfien
Jie Mast
C. de Witt
Henry BE. Asp
Elias Fisher
Locke Cowntship
Roberts Procter
Treyer
James S. Dodge
Chas. W. Miller /2
David D. Rodibaugh
Jackson Township
Ge- Shen
Aaron
Zook
Chis. A. Crosp
Jregenc
Ec. T. Witt
Harold A. Kirth
Henry Baa App
Listol
Hie Hs
Secre
Leander Anderson
Teihart
Iga Fmansavitha
Parre
Nedh
Inaelkhart
Edias Fisher
Locke Township
Francis
Berlin
Republicam
South
Fope Ani
L. Yu
Yey
S-Osnol
Advass
Oipew
Lueusddo
Uvayrynd
Campaign fragment hints at halted race signals
OCR fragment shows garbled text about campaign action and tallying, with unclear names or places. readable bits suggest a political or electoral note but lack concrete entities, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
Barnhart Believes Charities Good in South Bend Campaign
August 19 reports Henry A. Barnhart, Democratic candidate for the Thirteenth district, touring Rochester to Goshen. He says Democratic chances in southern counties look favorable and predicts strong support in the county, while a Rochester editor notes limited local knowledge but expects a fair showing here.
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South’ Bend
Henry A. Barnhart
Stevenson
Rochester
Goshen
Barkhart
Wikhart
Anet
Str .Josephy
Liaw
Temporary Injunction Stops County Bridge Contracts
Judge James I Dodge issued a temporary restraining order halting county funds for bridge contracts totaling about 25 801 dollars. The decree bars the board of county commissioners and the named contractors from paying or continuing work on these agreements while the case against the contractors and the board proceeds to trial.
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Audge
Dodze
Eircuit Court
Peter T. Longathre
Board of County Commissioners
Hackedorn Contracting Company
National Concrete Company
Delkhart, Bridge and Tron Company
David Lehman
Essts
Supreme Court
Board of County
Hayius
Board of Countye “Commissioners
Inf County Commissioners
National Concreté
Con
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Ikhart- Bridge and’ Iron
Hackedors Contracting
Board’ of ‘County Commissioners
Board of County ‘Commissioners
Gus Pater
Grouthids
Oote
Esree
Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company
County ‘Commissioners
J. B. Gattshadl
Lou W. Vail
Goshen
J.T. McCall
Indianapolis
Warren H. Berkey
Peter T. Longacher
J. L. Harman
P. L. Turner
Lehman
Elkhart
Concord
Jefferson
Middlebury
Jackson
Clinton
Berton
Washington
Union
Indiana Candidate Declares Stand on Local Option
Indianapolis Aug 19. Thomas R. Marshall, the Democratic nominee for governor, released a statement insisting he will stick to his platform on local option. He warned that any Democrat supporting liquor abolition should not vote for him and urged voters to unite behind the prohibition ticket. He said county or township local option would be the aim, and he would resign the Democratic ticket if his stance changes.
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Indianapolis
Tad
Thomas R. ‘Mill
Gover‘oy
Indiana
Marshall
Salem
Atv
Spagio
Train Arrival Sheds Light on Perilous Situation
Fragmentary report notes a perilous situation linked to a train arrival at a coastal location and possible involvement of a boat or ship named Fils om. Further details are unclear due to missing text.
Danger Ride on Flying New York Express Pilot
Chicago man James O Connor rode the New York Express cowcatcher at seventy five miles an hour from LaPorte to Elkhart after boarding the pilot while seeking work. He was unconscious most of the trip, revived by a company physician at Elkhart, and told of his terrifying experience. The crew and inspectors found him on the front drawbar as the train roared through South Bend and New Carlisle. He survived, recalling the ride with fear and relief.
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O'Connor
South Bend
LaPorte
Frank Wields
Thomas
Oliver
New Carlisle
Olivar
Abraham Method
Ezra
Wilkem
Drawbbar
Bester
Chicago
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