31 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
1
John Moorman was selected by the Knox Republicans as the party candidate for Congress. The nomination came from the Fourth District gathering held in South Bend this Thursday afternoon.
MOORMAN of Knox wins the GOP nod for congress in a Thursday afternoon assembly at South Dione. The body, noted for its depth and harmony, chose him as their candidate. A special train from San Pierre carried delegates to the event in Meath Bend, providing ample access for attendees.
The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt as insurgent bearer versus President Taft, detailing Roosevelt's stance, praise for reforms, and attacks on Taft’s administration amid posturing by newspapers. It references quotes about reform, oligarchy fears, and the legitimacy of Taft’s policies and successors. It mentions Marion Chronicle and land sales notices by Myers.
An Indiana district targets elderly veterans with a pension push as sixty five congressmen push one dollar per day pensions. The piece exposes ready made speeches and distributed copies aimed at influencing veteran votes while lawmakers pressure committees and papers for political gain.
Obituary notices describe the deaths of Abner Byers at 83 in Francesville and Angelina Rice at 87, detailing life histories, survivors, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements. The report notes Byers came to Pulaski county in 1870 and served as postmaster in 1886, with services led by Rev. O B Rippetoe, and that Rice was born in New York in 1823, married in 1844, and buried east of town.
A heated debate over Kansas prohibition provisions surfaces in discussions of medicinal drug sales clubs and saloons. Attorney General and lawmakers spar over legality, with references to crime pardons and liquor licenses affecting counties and public order.
Classified notice seeking two farms with improvements in a German neighborhood. Contact L. A. Hoeflin Washington Illinois. Also advertisement for Julia Mahione oxfords and pumps at Mallon's. Shop offers over 5000 made to measure spring and summer suits from Porter Clothier and Furnisher with guaranteed satisfaction.
An advertisement from W. K. Morrison offering same day payment for cream deliveries to the Rens Selear Cream Station from Francesville. The notice states a price of 32 cents and promises an honest test of quality.
Gasoline and coal oil stoves are on display at W. J. Hubbard's with a new line of silks at Jentz's. The newspaper notes playful slogan about Jones' merchandise and invites shoppers to drop in for a look.
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