Ovation for John W Kern at Goshen political rally
A large crowd packed the Jefferson theatre as John W Kern, Democratic vice presidential nominee, urged votes for Bryan. Gen J B Weaver followed with a strong speech, and organizers planned the next rally featuring Thomas R. Marshall in nearby Columbia City.
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John W. Kern
Goshen
United States
Jefferson Theatre
Mr. Kern
William J. Bryan
Kern
Bryan
B. F. Deahl
J. B. Weaver
Iowa
Thomas R., Marshall
Columbia
Indiana
Marshall
Court ‘Park
Fort Wayne
Hla
Atate ‘Central Committee
Ratop
Lagrange
Nappanee braces for Marshall led parade and concert
Citizens from all parts of the county welcome a major event in Nappanee tomorrow afternoon. Mr. Marshall is the central figure as the Imperial Orchestra of Goshen is engaged for the music. Several bands will perform and a big parade is planned, drawing enthusiastic crowds.
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Nappanee
Marshall
Weilt
Imperial Orchestra of
Goshen
Winona Interurban Plans Peru Division Completion
At its annual meeting the Winona Interurban Railway directors subscribed 300000 dollars to push the Peru division toward immediate completion. The line would connect Winona Lake, Warsaw, Goshen and Peru creating a through route from Benton Harbor Michigan to Louisville Kentucky. President H J Heinz tours the line with officials for inspection.
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Warsaw
Winona Interurban Railway Company
Winona Lake
Peru
Goshen
Benton Harbor
Mich
Louisville
H. J. Heinz
Hne
Cars Send Shipshewana Group Off Middlebury Bridge
Five Shipshewana residents narrowly escape death when an automobile overturns on the Middlebury bridge. Dr. Hunn Clifford Sixby Ray Fausch A Davis and Jas Beecher were injured and unconscious after the wreck but revived and escaped without aid. They had been in Elkhart to hear a speech and were returning home in the dark when they left the bridge edge and fell.
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Middlebury
Hunn
Clifford Sixby
Ray Fausch
A. Davis
Jas. Beecher
Elkhart
Marshall
Goshen Enroute
Middlebury Bridge
Davis
Commissioners Fill Several Election Inspector Vacancies
County commissioners met and named election inspectors, filling vacancies in multiple townships. Cleveland township selects Fred Young to succeed Emanuel Thornton. Elkhart township Tenth Precinct Charles H. Method. Elkhart township Sixth Precinct Co. C. Carmien to succeed F. B. Leaming. Benton township East Precinct S. F. Evans to succeed Henry Hire. Jackson township East Precinct M. A. Weaver to succeed Charles Rohner.
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Cleveland
Fred Young
Emanuel Thornton
Elkhart
Charles H. Method
C. Carmien
F. B. Leaming
East
Benton Township
S. F. Evans
Henry Hire
Jackson Township
M. A. Weaver
Charles Rohrer
Indiana Governor Candidate Draws 20000 in Elkhart Crowd
Democratic nominee Thomas R. Marshall drew an estimated 20,000 people to the Bucklen Opera House in Elkhart for a lengthy address. Outside, thousands more gathered, seeking a glimpse of the Indiana hopeful. Marshall continued to Rochester and Huntington, with other speakers like John W. Kern and General J. B. Weaver appearing in nearby towns.
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Kern Party
Elkhart
Haines Egbert
H. R. Whitmer
Geo. A. Briggs
Briggs
Gen. Weaver
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Marshall
Vou Opera House
Opera House
Mr. Marshall
Rochester
Huntington
Decatur
Goshen
Revelation of graft in government circles in Indiana
A 1920s Indianapolis dispatch accuses Republican campaign managers of using trust money and graft. It cites Panama canal grafts, Philippine franchise deals, New Mexico land schemes, and labor protests against Taft and Roosevelt allies, portraying a corrupt, failing campaign. The piece criticizes extravagance, high living costs, and withheld campaign contributions.
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Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Harriman
Leslie M. Shaw
Treasury
Taft
Fairbanks
Lafollette
Sherman
Congress
Rosevelt
Bryan
Douglas Robinson
Charles P. Taft
Wm H Taft
Philippines
Henry W. Taft
New Mexico
Republican
Watson-Hanly
Pald
Omota
Militia Minstrels Stage Satisfying Theater Show
Company G presented a minstrel night with Cap Pease as interlocutor. Cast included Jesse Bale, John McCrory, Orby Fausch, Bart Weaver and Ike Miller with strong singing, jokes, and crowd approval. The performance drew recalls and pleased spectators, suggesting Day Go can deliver quality entertainment annually.
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Gaea
Minsket
Capt. Pease
Jesse Bale
John McCrory
Orby Fausch
Bart Weaver
Ike Miller
Earl Weaver
Cork
Frank Ihrig
Leroy Cripe
Allen Cropp
Philip Bloss
George Schuyler
Clayton Bloom
Claude Paul
Sam Ross
Jake Carter
Frank Knisely
Victor Shrock
Archie Yoder
Alton Verein
Company G
Pease
McCloskey
Orby Pausch
Joome
Lecture on Education at Lutheran Conference
The First English Lutheran church hosted a closing lecture by Rev. Frank Jensen of the Chicago Seminary. Rev. C A Denoly and Rev. L W Steckel led the opening and conference, praising Lutheran educational work expanding nationwide with academies colleges and seminaries.
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English Lutheran Church
Frank Jensen
Chicago
C. A. Denoly
South Bend
L. W. Steckel
Jensen
Lutheran Church
Miss Ferm Shrock Injured In Middlebury Buggy Accident
Miss Ferm Shrock daughter of Daniel Shrock of Middlebury township was thrown from a buggy when her horse bolted near Gunner corners while returning from Middlebury High School. She was injured seriously though the full extent was not yet known. Separate note mentions a Teachers Training Class organized by local churches with meeting at Library hall Wednesday at 3:30 PM.
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Middlebury Township
Ferm Shrock
Daniel Shrock
Eight Square
Miss Shrock
Middlebury High School
B. F. Freeland
Aged Couple Injured in Wagon Crash Near Dunlapa
Mr and Mrs Irwin Brice residents near Dunlapa were thrown from their buggy last night near Pikhart after leaving the Marshall rally. They were unconscious for admethine with serious injuries. It is unclear whether a vehicle struck them or the horse balked at a telephone pole.
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Irwin Brice
Dunlapa
Plckpockets with Gaveridge stir Kendallville crowd
In Kendallville the Capere accuse pockets of manipulating Senator Beveridge supporters at a political rally. The target crowd focuses on state affairs with friction between local groups and reformers.
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Gaveridge
Kendallville
Marshall Boost Draws 1500 as Elkhart Rally Ends
A large crowd packed Elkhart for a Marshall rally with 1500 men marching and 200 horsemen. Marshall praised supporters and denounced false charges, insisting he was not leveling charges against rivals while criticizing Republican campaign rhetoric.
Lutheran Church Education Conference Notes
The conference praised liberal education for the masses and reported satisfactory sessions. The next session will be at Grace church in Syracuse shortly after Easter in 1909.
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Grace Church
Syracuse
Former Goshen Man Ben B Ramsey Dies in Elkhart
Ben B Ramsey a former Goshen resident died in Elkhart aged 66 after being found unconscious on Tuesday night He was a cigar maker and Civil War veteran active in Howe Post 90 G A R Funeral will be held Friday at 916 South Eighth Street under Rev J A Wood with interment at Oak Ridge cemetery. He leaves six daughters including Mrs B F Ober and Mrs Chas Bixler.
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Goshen
Ben
Ramsey
Elkhart
Chicago
B. F. Ober
South Eighth Street
Local Veteran Melvin Huey Receives I C O F Jewel
South Bend resident Melvin G. Huey was honored with an honorable veteran’s jewel to mark the 60th anniversary of his initiation into the I. C. O. F. lodge. The presentation speech was delivered by Hon. Geo Ford.
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Melvin G. Huey
South Bend
I. C. O. F. Lodge
Geo, Ford
McGarvey Home Sold in Public Deed Transfer
The Dr. McGarvey residence on South Seventh Street sold through Elkhart County Trust Co. to Frank W. Cline of North Fifth Street for 2200 dollars. The transfer records note the consideration and the new owner.
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Dr. McGarvey
McGarvey
South Seventh Street
Elkhart County Trust Co
Frank W. Cline
North Fifth Street
Operation Reported At Home For Mrs Miller
A woman named Mrs Priscilla Miller of South Malin Street had an operation yesterday at the home of Mise Edith My Ore Betting. A separate note mentions a pocketbook containing money belonging to an owner.
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Priscilla” Miller
South Malin Street
Edith
Farmers Institute Date Change Sets Talks in Circuit Court Room
The annual farmers institute date changed from November 13 and 14 to Tuesday and Wednesday November 24 and 25. The meeting will be in the circuit court room. D. F. Maish of Frankfort is to speak. he impressed farmers here two years ago and is in demand again.
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Farmers’ Institute
Thi Elty
F. Maish
Frankfort
Malsh
Death Notice for John Raymer Found Dead on Ridge
A death notice records the passing of John Raymer whose body was found on a ridge. The report provides minimal details beyond the location of discovery and the deceased’s name.
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John W. Ker
Jefferson
B. Weaver
Thomas A. Marshall
Weaver
Atuo
Commissioners
TN Elkhart
Thomas R.marshall
Bucklen Opera
Northeastern
Court Park
Conn
Dikhart
Bucklen
Robert E. Proctor
Watson
Hanly
Bilheimer
Republican Campaign Bureau
Falde
Ragain
Cate
Circuit Court Room
Srt
John Raymer
Dean el
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