Braden Proposes Proprieter Terms For County Year
The Greensburg Standard notes terms set by Luther D. Braden for one year in the county and one year out of the county. It lists payment in advance as 1.59 and mentions single copies.
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
4
Candidate’s Glad Hand Should Enter General Use
A political commentator argues the candidate’s cordial greeting style should be adopted broadly. The idea emphasizes steady, accessible outreach to voters and sustaining engagement beyond a single campaign.
Woman Linked to Lincoln Proposal Dies
A second woman linked to claims that Abraham Lincoln made a proposal has died, revisiting a long disputed chapter of his personal history. The report notes she joined the circle of women associated with the president and the alleged courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Three Billion In Circulation Reported January Thirty
A public release notes three billion dollars in circulation as of January 30. Officials say the figure reflects currency in active use across the economy and includes both coins and banknotes.
Wealth per person rises in US 1870 to 1907
The per capita wealth in the United States grows from 779.83 dollars in 1870 to 1310.11 dollars in 1907 reflecting a steady rise in national wealth over the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Opera House Set to Open With The Girl Question
The new Opera House plans a curtain raise on March 20 for The Girl Question. Officials say the venue will host the premiere with expected strong attendance and public interest.
Ideal Winter Slump Trims Travel to the Southland
The current mild winter dampens plans for southern travel. Residents question the purpose of trips when conditions remain favorable at home and forecasts hint at continued comfort.
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Southland
Senator Cullom proposes six year term limit amendment
Senator Cullom introduces a constitutional bill to cap the presidency and vice presidency at six years. The reform aims to restrict executive tenure and redefine term limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullom
Hog Prices Jump as Farmers Sell Stock Held Back
Hog prices rose last week prompting farmers to market higher quality animals they had been holding back. The move signals stronger market demand and may boost producer income in the near term.
Democrats Set March 25 26 State Convention
The Democrats fixed March 25 and 26 for their state convention. This move shows they took the lead over the Republicans in scheduling.
Death of Hon. Frank Roots Revered Connersville Figure
The sad ending of the life of Hon. Frank Roots of Connersville is deeply regretted where he was well known and held in high esteem.
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Frank Roots
Connersville
Decatur Republicans to attend Chicago convention
A number of Decatur County Republicans plan to attend the Chicago convention next June. It promises to be an interesting event, especially for Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Chicago
Stott Chosen Superintendent of S. and S. O. Home
The selection of Dr. W. T. Stott as superintendent of the S. and S. O. Home at Knightstown is a good one, though many favor John M. Stevens of Rushville who once lived in Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Stott
Knightstown
John M. Stevens
Rushville
Greensburg
Pension Bill for Gen Coburn’s Widow Introduced in Congress
Congress introduces a bill to grant a pension to the widow of the late Gen. John Coburn of Indianapolis. Coburn served valiantly for the nation and died in poverty. the measure argues his widow deserves grateful public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
John Coburn
Indianapolis
Coburn
Voters Harassed by Candidates at DeArmond House Corner
Saturday afternoon voters faced jostling and aggressive questioning by a swarm of candidates at the DeArmond House corner. The area is a known rendezvous for campaigners, with many residents to testify to their troubling treatment.
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DeArmond House
Tall sycamore of Saltcreek draws state notice
Chairman John Osborn performs oratorical stunts before the Democratic State Committee. Locally known as the tall sycamore of Saltcreek, his reputation has grown and now spreads across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Osborn
Democratic State Committee
John
Saltcreek
Young Richmond Editor A Precocious Republican Hopeful
Rudolph Leeds editor of the Richmond Palladium and recently elected delegate to the Chicago convention is only twenty one years old. He is likely to be the youngest delegate at the convention, a notable sign of his precocious political rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Leeds
Richmond Palladium
Chicago
Leeds
Greensburg Sees Record Revival Attendance
Crowds packed both revival meetings Sunday evening with many turned away. Readers note the turnout confirms The Standard's forecast of a strong religious revival in Greensburg and call for continued efforts.
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Greensburg
County Republicans Call for Strict Primary Election Rules
The county notices urge full support for the two year old pure election agreement now adopted for the primary. It praises the strict rules as effective and urges Republicans to enforce them to repeat the fair 1906 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseen
Osborn Praises Watson at Rushville Harmony Banquet
District Chairman J E Osborn lauds Congressman Watson at a Rushville banquet praising his strength as a GOP governor nominee and top platform speaker. The Rushville Republican notes potential party backlash from dissenters and warns Democrats to prepare for battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Osborn
Congressman Watson
Rushville
Sore Head Society
Watson
Osborn
Mr. Watson
Republican Party
Bryan
Republican Primary Election Planned in Decatur County
The Republican County Central Committee met at the mayor's office on January 25 1908 and voted to hold a primary on March 3 1908 from 10 a m to 8 p m to select county officers for the November 1908 election. Candidates must sign rules prohibiting vote buying and bribery or be barred from the ticket. John P. Thomson and A L Dickey acted as secretary and chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
Republican Party
Decatur County
Board of Election Commissioners
Committee On Rules
John P. Thomson
Adams Township Republicans Schedule March 3 Primary
The Republicans of Adams township will hold their primary election on March 3 to nominate a township ticket in connection with the county Republican primary held the same day. By order of the committee.
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Adams Township
Davis Jilts Affiance Echoes Bryan Running Mate Choice
The report claims Uncle Henry Gasaway Davis abandoned his fiancée a note likening the act to his choice of Bryan as a running mate eight years prior, suggesting potential political and personal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gasaway Davis
Bryan
Republicans of Fairbanks pledge for national ticket
In the Seventh Congressional District a Republican convention instructs delegates to vote for Charles W. Fairbanks for president and Harry S. New for Republican national committeeman from Indiana. It lauds Fairbanks and emphasizes Indiana's pivotal role, urging unwavering party loyalty and victory for the GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Harry S. New
Indiana
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
William McKinley
McKinley
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Hoosier
Commonwealth
Seventh Congressional District
Harry
T L Creath in Lime Light
Thomas L Creath of Versailles was elected a president elector for Indiana's Fourth District. A former Greensburg attorney, he now prospers in Ripley. He is offered the post of superintendent of the speakers bureau for the state committee and would be based in Indianapolis from August 1 to campaign close, but has not decided.
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Thomas L. Creath
Versailles
Greensburg
Old Ripley
Indiana Republican State Committee
Poverty critique shapes modern ethics
A reflective line notes the harshness of looking down on the poor as the true mark of poverty, emphasizing humility and social responsibility over pretended superiority.
Indiana Republicans Convene at Tomlinson Hall in 1908
State convention call invites Indiana Republicans and allies to meet at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis on April 1 and 2 1908 to adopt a campaign platform nominate state and district officers and elect delegates to the national convention. Delegates total 1460 apportioned by county and past vote thresholds. Various officers and committees to be chosen.
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Indiana
Republican State Committee
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
State House
Committee On
Committee of Credentials
Fairbanks Sway Appears Stronger in Kentucky Poll
In Frankfort on February 9 a Kentucky Senate poll shows nine Fairbanks and four Taft supporters with rest noncommittal. The House lists twenty eight Fairbanks backers to twelve for Taft. Noncommittals await conventions as federal officeholders' machine backs Taft. Taft allies doubt state sentiment reflects delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky
Fairbanks
Senate
Taft
Southern Democrats Vote Split Narrowly in Electoral Ballot
The Breckinridge Lane ticket of the southern Democrats carried the electoral vote, while the Douglas-Johnson ticket of the northern Democrats received twelve votes in the result.
Out of Commission and a Horseless Carriage Bid
A Houston Post blurb notes a family joke about a horseless carriage kept in the attic while their youngest starts school illustrating early 20th century modern life.
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Houston Post
Piano Factory Seeks New Shelbyville Location
A Chicago letter dated February 6 1908 from S M Southerland president of a piano firm requests a larger plant. The company outgrows its current space and seeks about 18000 square feet to employ many workers and produce six to ten pianos daily with good shipping facilities and local incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville News
Chicago
John Messick
First National Bank
Shelbyville
Ind
S. M. Southerland
Central School Planned for Hawcreek Township
Trustee Arthur May of Hawcreek township and the advisory board met in Columbus with Architect Elmer Dunlap to discuss a central six room brick school with an assembly hall. Construction is to start soon and aim for completion before next school year, costing about 10,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur May
Hawcreek Township
Columbus
Elmer Dunlap
Stilingerse A
East Columbus
May
Columbus Republican
February American Boy appears with color cover and varied features
The issue showcases many serials and short stories including Jimmy Jones Pirate That Dillingham Boy Caval and Jungle and Four Boys on the Mississippi. It highlights biographies and travel notes with illustrations and editorials, priced at $1.00 annual from Sprague Publishing Co., Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Jones
Mississippi
Joshua
Washington
Columbia Park
Johnson
Minnesota
Lusitania
Mauretania
Brennan
Sprague Publishing Co
Detroit
Michigan
The Editor Declines Your Drawings
The editor says he is obliged to see your drawings but cannot use them. The office boy confirms the editor did not exactly say so, adding that the editor told him to “Take ’em away, Pimple.” This line appears in a humorous exchange from the New York Mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office Boy
Pimple
New York Mail
Editor’s sharp reply to critics in old paper
A Kyowing editor tells readers to send letters with two dollars for annual subscription if they object, otherwise stay quiet. The remark frames a bold, blunt newspaper culture and subscriber engagement.
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Frank Hamilton
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R. P Hamilton
Notary Public
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Citizens National Bank
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