August 21 1908 Goshen Indiana Local notices and political debate
Local notices from Goshen Indiana announce a Democratic Township Convention in Elkhart township on August 29 at 2 pm, with weather contingency. The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports on James B. Watson and Taft Republican tensions, bank deposit guaranty debates, Senator Foraker anger at Taft, and criticism of James Schoolcraft Sherman’s reform stance. The piece blends campaign commentary and party maneuvering, noting brewing influence and temperance politics in Indiana.
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Elkhart Township
Court Park
Stonex Block
A. S. Menaugh
Senator Foraker
Taft
Ohio
Foraker
Youngstown
Chautauqua Lecture Platform Draws Interest
A note from the ZA region highlights growing attention to a Chautauqua lecture series as organizers seek wider public engagement and financial backing. Local forums discuss potential speakers and formats to boost attendance and profitability.
Marshall Campaign Stirs Ligonier District as Watson Plans Speeches
The Ligonier Banner notes James Watson and Republican managers praise Tom Marshall while planning stops in the congressional district to counter Marshall’s rising support. Voters favor Marshall as a protest against state excess and Hanly’s policies. independents may swell his tally to a record district vote.
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Marshall
Durbin
Watson
Hines
James Watson
Tom Marshall
Mr. Marshall
Dence
Mr. Watson
Hanly
Meadow Brook Farm Dominates Jefferson Theatre Lineup
Meadow Brook Farm by J. B. Parker garners nationwide interest with W. F. Mann as producer driving ticket demand at the Jefferson theatre engagement starting next Monday. Mann’s stagecraft praised as key to the show’s success, with seats available tomorrow and strong advance sales noted.
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Meadow Rook Farm
Jefferson
Meadow Brook Farm
W. F. Mann
J. B. Parker
Jefferson Theatre
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Nerve Strength Cure
An advertisement argues sickness stems from a weak nervous system and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy to soothe nerves and restore health. A farmer testimonial from Indiana claims rapid improvement after using the product.
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Miles
Inlet
Ugo
Hikbart
Ind
Walsh South Indiana Railway Receiver Appointed in Chicago
Federal jurisdiction extends over the Southern Indiana Railway after a circuit court receiver was appointed in Chicago. The action, sought by First Trust and Savings Bank, targets debts tied to notes totaling about 185,000. Walsh faces widespread creditors and doubts about saving his properties.
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Indianapolis
Southern Indiana Railway Company
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Toby . Walsh
First Trust and Savines Bank
Chicago Cloeaing Fonse Association
Trdze Christian
Kohisant
M. T. Camentor
The
Chicken and
Eastern Time
Chicago Southern Railroad Company
Cheago
Mesa
Southern Indiana Road
Evenaville and Richmond Railway Company
Iven Southern
First Trust and Savingsbank. Com
Tinton
Ind
Walsh Railway
Walsh
Bedford
Heroic bullfight rescue by townsman Bright inspires locals
InBo tona Aug 21 Joby Bright saved women and children from a mad bull in Tall Holt as the beast charged through a crowded avenue. He grabbed the bull by the tail and used a telephone pole for leverage before choking it into submission, aided by the hornless animal. Bright’s strength and courage are praised. Miners in Evansville area will continue work after agreeing to a temporary check of union dues. A horse death occurs when a bee swarm attacks the horse’s rider. A fire in Newcastle causes 50000 damage to the Indiana Holling Company plant’s varnish and shovel manufacturing section.
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Bomton Jad
Joby Bright
Bright
Kivansville
Ind
Evansville
Chandler
Tere Sainte
Didianapolis
Mir
Newcasile
Indiana Holling Sir Company
Banker Resents Apparent Attempt at Coercion Headline
The Brooklyn Eagle reports a banker resenting pressure and misrepresentation linked to the Smith Clark Co undertakers with W Herr as manager. The notice references a coercive attempt and prompts scrutiny of business conduct amid tensions in July.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Gonaon
Manineree
The
Smith-Clark Co
Undertakers
God
W. Herr
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