Republican Meetings Set for Decatur County Townships
Republicans in Decatur County plan township meetings on Friday January 10 1908 at designated o'clock p m to elect Precinct Committeemen and Delegates to the District Convention in Cambridge City Indiana January 11 1908 and to organize January 13 1908 in Greensburg. Delegates are listed by township with 5 5 from Greensburg and various single delegates from other townships. urging full participation and fair conduct. John P Thomson chair Albert L Dickey secretary.
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Decatur County
Cambridge City
Indiana
Greensburg
Washington Township
Fugit
Carmel
Clinton Township
Sandusky
Adams Township
Adams
Clay Township
Burney’s
Jackson Township
Grange Hall
Sandcreek
Letts
Marion Township
Lowe’s School House
Sabercek Township
Newpoint
John P. Thomson
Rep
Chicago
James P. Goodrich
Carl W. Riddick
Republican State Committee
National Committee
United States
Fairbanks Meeting in Indianapolis Acknowledges His Leadership
A Republican lovefeast in Indianapolis features Senator Beveridge and Governor Hanly praising Charles W. Fairbanks. The biennial gathering unanimously adopts a resolution urging Fairbanks to lead in the upcoming presidential campaign, citing his public life, conservatism, and Roosevelt era support.
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Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Indiana
Hanly
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Roosevelt
Senate
McKinley
Effort to Secure National Convention Commission at Chicago
A statement asserts the strongest effort and best endeavor to secure the commission of his party at the national convention to be held in Chicago next June.
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Chicago
Indiana Anti-License Rally In Indianapolis Supports Dry State Push
Indiana Anti-License conference held an all day rally in Indianapolis to back a Dry State in 1912. E. M. Barney of the Anti-Saloon League urged passage of the Carmack Littlefield bill to exclude intoxicants from Interstate Commerce and curb blind tiger activity. He called for using the independent ballot to elect temperance allies to state offices.
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Congress
Indiana
Indianapolis
E. M. Barney
Anti-Saloon League
Barney
Littlefield
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indiana Delegates Chosen for Republican National Convention
Indiana Republicans set February 4 1908 as delegate election day for the national convention in Chicago with two delegates and two alternates per district to be chosen. The Sixth District apportionment lists 16 delegates and 7 alternates with Cambridge City hosting the February 4 convention.
Franklin County Republicans back Watson for governor
A Brookville American note reports a visiting deputy state officer unfairly framing Franklin county Republicans as uncommitted to Taylor. The piece asserts Watson's strong support in Franklin county, claiming Republicans there gave his best vote and that many Democrats also favor him.
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Taylor
Mr. Watson
Franklin County
Watson
Brookville
How to Avoid Pneumonia with Foley's Honey and Tar
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to prevent pneumonia from a cold by stopping cough and expelling the cold. Claims mild laxative effect and urges choosing the genuine yellow package from J. H. Batterton.
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Foley
J. H. Batterton
Senator E. E. Moore Enters Sixth District Race
State Senator E. E. Moore of Connersville announces for the Republican nomination for representative in Congress from the Sixth District to succeed James E. Watson. Moore touts his public service record, self made background, and past wins in party contests while noting voters must decide.
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Congress
Charles W. Stivers
Senator Moore
Connersville
Congressman Watson
The
E. E Moore
Moore
E. E. Moore
James E. Watson
Indiana State Senate
State Senate
Lawrence County
Ohio
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Indiana
National Normal University
Lebanon
Watson Day draws warm reception in Rushville event
The Rushville Republican reports a strong welcome for Watson from the Sixth District at a Republican gathering in the Claypool hotel auditorium. The paper notes the crowd cheered "Watson" as he spoke, highlighting his statewide influence and memorable remarks. The account ends with mentions of the day's climactic moment.
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Rushville
Watson
Claypool
Democrats Name Delegates for District Convention
Democratic mass meetings in townships last Saturday named delegates to the district convention in Connersville. They urged support for John E. Osborne as district chairman, with Rush county also backing him. Delegates include Washington Alex Porter C F Northern W I Johnston Landis Coles Adams Howard Fugit W J Kincaid Sandcreek W F Robbins Jackson J H Deniston Marion Joseph Koors Clinton Walter Hite Clay Will Smiley Saltcreek John J Puttmano.
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Connersville
John E. Osborne
Rush County
Washington Township
Alex Porter
C. F. Northern
W. I. Johnston
Landis Coles
Adams Township
Dr. Howard
Fugit
W. J. Kincaid
Sandcreek
W. F. Robbins
Jackson
J. H. Deniston
Marion
Joseph Koors
Clinton
Walter Hite
Clay
Will Smiley
Saltcreek
John J. Puttmano
Kansas Revival Across State to Launch Yearlong Campaign
Kansas City reports a statewide revival campaign titled Kansas for Christ will span the entire next year with hundreds of ministers and evangelists. Rev. William Edward Biederwolf leads the effort under a board representing fifteen denominations. Edward E. Taylor of Philadelphia is secretary as the plan uses union meetings and businesslike coordination to demonstrate concerted religious work.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Sunflower
William Edward Biederwolf
Edward E. Taylor
Philadelphia
Biederwolf
The Scotch Singers in Greensburg Lecture Course
The Scotch Singers will appear as number three in the Greensburg lecture course next Wednesday evening in the Christian church. Miss Tina Crawford famed as the Jenny Lind of Scotland will perform with three assistants and Agnes Hyde the renowned Scotch reader. Remember the date January Sth.
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Greensburg
Tina Crawford
Great Britain
Jenny Lind
Scotland
Miss Crawford
Agnes Hyde
United States
Canada
Senator Web Woodfill Urges Riggs For Sixth District Chair
At a dinner in the Claypool hotel Senator Web Woodfill urged Fon Riggs of the city to accept the Sixth district chairmanship, praising him as a dandy while Riggs declined, joking he would take a cigar instead. The exchange was reported by the Rushville Republican.
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Fon
Web Woodfill
Claypool
Fon Riggs
Sixth District
Riggs
Rushville
Take Chamberlain Cough Remedy for Prompt Relief
Do not let a bad cough or cold become chronic bronchitis or pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provides prompt relief and has gained wide use in the United States and abroad. Sold at Batterton's drug store. We solicit your job work at THE STANDARD office.
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United States
Batterton’s
Standard
Powers Case Near End In Kentucky Trial
Georgetown Ky Dec 29 The fourth trial of Caleb Powers as accessory before the fact to the murder of William Goebel approaches its close over three days. The seven week proceeding has heard 170 witnesses, 76 for the commonwealth and 101 for the defense. Samuel M Wilson will open final argument followed by Franklin for the commonwealth. verdict to follow.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Commonwealth
Powers
Henry E. Youtsey
Samuel M. Wilson
Lexington
Franklin
Maid With a Mit Brag Sparks Chest Hit Dare
In Connersville a social anecdote ends with a left handed maid being challenged by a man to strike his chest. The exchange centers on boasting about lung strength and a dare from the company scene.
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Connersville
Vague Exchange Describes Fatal Lashing and Aftermath
A Liberty Express excerpt recalls a violent incident where a man, urged by friends, confesses fear of death as he lies down. A young woman admits she did not strike him as hard as she could have, claiming she liked him, while the scene hints at grave injuries and loss of breath.
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Liberty Express
Lame Shoulder Relief Promised by Balm Trial
Mrs F H McElwee of Boistown New Brunswick reports relief from a lingering left shoulder pain after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The ad claims rheumatic muscle pain responds quickly and notes the product is sold at Battertons drug store.
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Chamberlain
F. H. McElwee
Boistown
New Brunswick
Batterton
Farmers wed in Jennings county by Squire Creath
Carvel H. Burton, a young farmer of Jennings county, and Miss Malinda Oldham of Westport neighborhood, were married at high noon on Monday by Squire A. S. Creath in front of local citizens. They plan to reside in Jennings county and pursue happiness and success together.
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Carvel H. Burton
Jennings County
Malinda Oldham
Westport
Squire A. S. Creath
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Albert L. Dickey
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Milily
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