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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented political screed argues that money controls voters while Republicans boast about overcoming apathy with General Hoodle. It mentions Roosevelt signatures and accuses Nathan Straus of lying, urging readers to note 16.
The piece describes local political pressure in Decatur County over a ten thousand dollar corruption fund for Taft and Watson, with Chairman Thomson expected to decline his share. Nathan Straus accuses War Street drug interest funds of $800 payments to GOP entities, while Treasurer Sheldon blocks scrutiny. The text urges focus on local issues and notes both sides prioritize state and national concerns.
The piece argues pre election promises are bribes aimed at securing votes and corrupt politics. It cites politicians promising favors like jobs, housing, supplies, or jury service, warning such pledges harm the public and ruin careers. It notes voters often awaken too late to this wisdom, with examples from past congressmen and local leaders.
An unsigned bitter column accuses the Republican county organization of graft and control over the city administration of Frank Thomson. It claims a big boodle fund fuels the Taft Watson Club and warns voters that Republican rule harms credit and taxes.
Watch and clock repairing services offered on South Broadway. Watches cleaned, oiled, and new springs at 60¢. clocks cleaned oiled and repaired at 30¢. main springs guaranteed for one year. shop promises all work. Elias M. Jackson.
A postman delivered a box of candy postmarked Indianapolis to Mrs Anna Brunton Parker of Forest Hills. She ate part of the candy and collapsed into convulsions. Doctors diagnosed poisoning and said the case is dangerous with no source known. By 5 30 pm she showed slight improvement. her family includes Rufus Brunton as father, Jefferson Parker as late husband, a 21 year old son, and three sisters and three brothers.
In Bucyrus Ohio a toad endured repeated 11 000 psi loads inside a 2 ton brick press. Placed in clay, the toad remained unharmed, then hopped away after the demonstration. Popular Mechanics featured the scene and the brick enclosure.
Roy Harding set a piano playing endurance mark by performing for thirty six hours and five minutes, winning the used instrument and a second piano plus prizes from Weitch waterchaote. The event began Monday morning at ten and finished Tuesday at ten. Mrs Urso McCoreie of Letia and Elis Crrmellan to visit Indianapolis. W J Metzger of Philadelphia conducted a business visit in town. Mrs Thomas Davidson and Mea SP Mioear planned activities for Tuesday.
The Indianapolis Star argues the 1908 prohibition feature aims to pressure votes for the Republican ticket. It notes the party’s opposition to prohibition and contends the motive is to win votes rather than deliver reform, urging prohibition supporters to back the party only if they gain prohibition.
The body of James Smith, age forty one, was found about nine o clock Monday near the big gravel pit of King and Davie Co tractora one mile south of M Roy. He was known as the rain of Willisw Smith and had epilepsy since youth. He went fishing Monday morning and was absent at night. neighbors located the body. Death is believed accidental.
Fragmentary notices describe danger from a roaming man breaking into homes and assaulting residents with a large knife. Names mentioned include Frang Allison Waldron Bert Lyang Milroy and Mrs Nannie Overieese hosting a gathering. reference to a Friday event and a local program.
A 1908 statement by the Indiana Manufacturers and Merchants Club condemns Governor and allies for preempting public will on county option. It argues the act undermines popular government, urges electing a Democratic state government, and calls for civic unity across parties to restore voters’ rights. Signed by C. J. Boot and club officials.
Town notes recount Henry Hessler recovering from typhoid fever, a new barn near completion, and praise for a Greensburg visit by Kern. Local sports talk and political questions surface amid farm reports, church events, and civic meetings.
Sell our products with no experience needed. Earn up to $3600 weekly or 4 percent profit plus free catalogue and samples. We provide training and capital. One permanent local agent sought for large picture and frame houses in America. Write for details to Frank W. Williams Company, 1214 West Taylor Ave, Chicago, Illinois.
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