Braden notes revival attendance and 1908 winterless year
Luther D Braden asks about revivals and mentions Briankern as a suggested option for the opposition ticket. He remarks that 1908 may be remembered as a year without a winter.
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
4
Prohibitionists Plan Full Ticket in Field
A Prohibitionist ticket is announced as planned for the upcoming race while a philanthropist promotes a cat home project. The column questions the back fence situation and local property concerns.
Washington State Tops Shingle Output with 1 Million Units
A note reports Washington state alone produced about 1,000,000 shingles last year. The statistic highlights state manufacturing capacity in the construction supply sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Washington
Auditor Sahm Faces $25,000 Shortage Claim
Albert Sahm, the Democratic auditor of Marion County, appears to be short by $25,000, triggering scrutiny of county finances and potential audit action. The claim centers on a missing or unaccounted sum from county accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sahm
Marion County
Greensburg Revival Draws Crowds Across County
Large crowds travel for miles to attend Greensburg revivals as religious meetings influence communities throughout the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
County candidates near final stretch for home vote
The county contenders press toward the finish in the near term with a ten day window to close their campaigns. Voters will see renewed activity as candidates underscore platforms and seek last minute support before polls open.
Bryan Day Sermon Draws 4000 at Tomlinson Hall
Sunday in Indianapolis featured Bryan delivering a grand address on the Prince of Peace to more than 4,000 men gathered in Tomlinson Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Indianapolis
Prince of Peace
Tomlinson Hall
Revival Spirit Lifts Shelbyville and Franklin Churches
The revival spirit runs high as Baptist and Christian congregations in Shelbyville and Franklin hold successful meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Franklin
Columbus seniors plan caps and gowns for commencement
The senior class at Columbus High School will wear caps and gowns during commencement week to save families the expense of rental or purchase. The move reflects frugality and school tradition as graduates prepare for graduation ceremonies this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus High School
Papa
Hitchcock Resigns as Postmaster General to Lead Taft Campaign
First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock resigned Monday to accept the management of Secretary Taft's presidential campaign. He steps down from the federal post to devote full effort to Taft's bid, signaling a major shift in party leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Taft
Democratic nominees tie for Liberty township trustee
David Worland and Frank McKay each won eighty one votes in the Liberty township Democratic nomination in Shelby county. An additional primary will be held to determine the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Worland
Frank McKay
Liberty Township
Shelby County
Versatile Jim Watson Sings Battle Hymn at Rushville Meeting
Hon Jim Watson delivered The Battle Hymn of the Republic at a large Rushville men’s gathering Sunday afternoon and received loud applause for the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Watson
Rushville
Bryan Seen as Potential Evangelist Leader
The article highlights Mr. Bryan's strong religious rhetoric and suggests he could become a powerful evangelist with Drs. Chapman, Alexander, Scoville, and others joining him as capable collaborators in spreading religious work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Drs. Chapman
Alexander, Scoville
Master’s Vineyard
Open House Nears Completion by Local K of P Lodge
The local lodge of K of P is nearing completion on their new open house. The project by the "Old No. 148" boys is viewed by Greensburg residents as a public benefit and a credit to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P’s
No. 148
Greensburger
Greensburg Sees Large Crowds At Revival Meetings
Sunday drew vast attendance across Greensburg with massive crowds at revival services. Both the First M. E. and Centenary churches hosted full houses for men and women gatherings, while Christian church services filled every seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Greensburg
First State Delegation and Indiana Republicans
The St Louis Globe Democrat lauds Indiana Republicans for a strong campaign and predicts the state's electoral vote for a worthy nominee. It notes Fairbanks as a leading figure and praises his long influence during a period of growing Republican strength. The Seattle Post Intelligencer also commends Fairbanks as an admirable man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Indiana
Fairbanks
Seattle Post- Intelligence
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The excerpt extols a political figure as gentle, principled, and steadfast in conviction, praising the Republican party for housing such sound leadership for its top duties. The passage emphasizes fairness and considerate conduct toward others.
Watson Leads Rushville Convention For Watson Governorship
In Rushville Indiana February 14 a heavy rain kept voters indoors yet a several hundred strong crowd filled the primary convention. After multiple ballots T E Gregg edged B W Riley by one vote while Albert Winship and Stewart were named delegates to the state convention to vote for James E Watson for Governor. Other picks included D C Buell Carl V Nipp and Grant Miller with Capt John K Gowdy predicting Indiana will reward Rush County’s James E Watson in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Ind
T. E. Gregg
B. W. Riley
Albert Winship
Stewart
James E. Watson
Frank Green
Frank Buell
D. C
Watson
Taft and Hughes debated by Col Henry Watterson
Col Henry Watterson weighs Taft’s candidacy under Roosevelt’s patronage and notes the pivotal influence of black votes in northern states. He compares Hughes to Tilden, argues Hughes may be most available, and considers Bryan as a potentially safer option. He warns that politicians in major cities often belong to a corrupt, idle class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Henry Watterson
Taft
New York
Roosevelt
Ohio
Indiana
Cannon
Hughes
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
Bryan
White House
Dryan
Congress
Senate
Watterson
United States Senate
Parcels Post Bill Aims Rural Delivery Service
The Parcels Post bill proposed in Congress by Senator Burnham NH seeks a domestic rural parcels post for merchandise mailed on rural delivery routes. Backed by the President and Postmaster General Meyer, it would set five cents for the first pound and two cents for each additional pound with tiered rates for under one pound, benefiting over 15 million daily users on more than 38 thousand rural routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senator Burnham
New Hampshire
Burnham
Meyer
Parcel Post Rates and Limitations for Rural Routes
The article outlines parcel post rates: over four to eight ounces three cents, over eight to twelve ounces four cents, and over twelve ounces up to eleven pounds five cents. It imposes limits: no use by agents for nonresidents, only bona fide rural merchants or residents can use the special rates, parcels may not exceed eleven pounds or 3 feet 6 inches, perishable items travel at sender risk and must be shipped within three hours of mail departure.
Republicans Warming Up for Rush County Conventions
Rushville Republicans prepare for mass meetings in outer townships and Rushville township to select delegates and alternates for state congressional judicial and county conventions. Four candidates vie for township trustee. County convention set for March 12 in Rushville. notices detail meeting locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Rushville Township
Court House
T. E. Gregg
J. Vincent Young
B. W. Riley
Rich Wilson
Rushville
Republican
Plan to kill unlicensed dogs to curb mad dog scares
Dr J N Hurty Indiana health chief urges new law to end hydrophobia fears. He backs licensing unmuzzled dogs, higher dog taxes, and cities enforcing destruction of unlicensed canines. Hurty cites Bloomington bite cases and Indiana urban panic as justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Hurty
Germany
Harty
Bloomington
Adams Township Republican Primary Set For March 3
The Adams township Republicans announce a primary election to nominate a township ticket on March 3 under the same rules as the Republican county primary held that date. By order of the committee. The notice closes with a proverb on repentance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
The Labor Unions and Representative Watson
The Washington Herald states it holds no preference among Indiana gubernatorial candidates Watson Taylor Hugh Miller and Charles Miller. It condemns Democratic labor leaders Edgar Perkins and Fred Feick who attack Watson to discredit Republicans and steer labor votes away from the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Washington Herald
Indiana
Herald
Taylor
Hugh Miller
Charles Miller
Daviess County
Indianapolis
Mr. Watson
Jack Gowdy
Edgar A. Perkins
Fred Feick
Edgar Perkins
Fred Ferch
James E. Watson
Republican Party
Republican Primary Election set for March 3 1908 in Decatur County
Decatur county Republican Central Committee votes unanimously to hold a primary on March 3 1908 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at usual precincts to select candidates for county offices including Representative Sheriff Treasurer and commissioners. Voters affiliating with the party are invited. candidates must sign a rule banning vote buying and bribery. violations may disqualify nominees from ballot. John P. Thomson and A L Dickey sign as acting 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
Indiana Republican State Convention Call 1908
The Indiana Republican state committee invites delegates to meet at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis on April 1–2 1908 to adopt a platform and nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state and other statewide offices The convention will elect delegates and electors and appoint officers and committee members for the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Republican State Committee
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
State House
Lighted barn ends in shock as man pulls mule’s tail
A man trying to switch on electric lights in a barn pulled a mule’s tail by mistake. The sudden shock and bright light startled him as he realized his error, illustrating the dangers of unfamiliar modern improvements.
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Taggart
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W. Q. Elder
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T. E. Davidson
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Freeman
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J. W. Cra Goddard & Craig
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Mailand Express
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Louis Zoller
J. E. Robbins
Louis Willey
Frank R. Robbins
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Charles W Woodway
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