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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
Taft to be formally notified on July 28 about Chicago incident
Mr. Taft will receive formal notification on July 28 regarding an event that occurred in Chicago. The notice confirms the timing and location of the action, with emphasis on official communication to the named individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taft
Chicago
Fourth in Greensburg Passed Safely Despite Minor Accidents
The Greensburg Fourth event concluded without major incidents though a few minor accidents were reported. Local authorities said safety measures worked and no serious injuries occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Old Glory to Fly on Big Days at Carnegie Library
The city will display Old Glory on major days at the Carnegie library with the keynote speech to be given by Mr. Bell in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Mr. Bell
Denver
Indiana Republican to be minister in Bolivia
Hon James F Statesman of Peru departs for Bolivia to serve as minister to the republic at a salary of ten thousand dollars annually. The appointment aligns with Indiana Republican circles and continues U.S. diplomatic staffing abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Statesman
Peru
Indiana
Bolivia
Uncle Sam
Illinois Central doubles payroll on July 1
The Illinois Central railroad increased its employees from 5,000 to 10,000 on July 1. Several large factories have likewise expanded their working forces.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Judge Artman Nominated Again From Lebanon
Judge Artman of Lebanon was renominated without opposition. He plans to stay a temperance advocate within the Republican party, wielding influence rather than turning pro prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Artman
Lebanon
Republican
Judge Rules Saloons May Not Run Pool Tables Statewide
Judge Pritchard of the criminal court ruled that county commissioners lack authority to issue licenses for pool and billiard tables in saloons. He said billiard rooms are amusement devices and cannot operate with saloons under state law. The Garvey case will be appealed and could affect many Indiana saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard
Criminal Court
Supreme Court
Indiana
Mike Garvey
West Washington Street
Garvey
Watson Cancels Twenty Nine Chautauqua Dates for Governor Bid
Congressman Watson cancels twenty nine Chautauqua engagements this summer that would have paid four thousand three hundred fifty dollars to focus on his campaign for Governor. The piece argues Indiana seeks a governor with national acclaim and endorses the Republican nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Indiana
Roosevelt to Seek New York Senate Seat
After a rested period, President Roosevelt is expected to pursue a New York Senate seat. The note recalls John Adams serving in the House after his presidency, while noting no president has entered the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York
John
Adams
House
Senate
Decatur County Fair opens with expanded facilities and promises
Greensburg Indiana hosts the Decatur County Fair with a reorganized corporation formed in 1906 capitalized at 2000 dollars. E E Douis presides with J B Kryouin as secretary as officials invite patrons to enjoy a week of recreation and exhibits while stressing a square deal and broad competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County Fair
E. E. Doles
George S. Littell
J. B. Kitchin
W. C. Pulse
W. H. Robbins
A. A Magee
C. B. Ainsworth
W. A. McCoy
J. W. Rhodes
Decatur County Fair Association
Greensburg
Indiana
Decatur County
Big Four
I. & C. Traction
Indianapolis
E. E. Douis
J. B. Kryouin
Orchard sentenced for Steunenberg murder
Idaho man Harry Orchard who confessed to killing Governor Steunenberg at Caldwell on December 30 1905 was condemned to hang but the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Orchard
Idaho
Gov. Steunenberg
Caldwell
Oklahoma Becomes Baby State With Flag Addition
A star was added to the flag the Fourth to honor Oklahoma as a new baby state. The piece notes Uncle Sam overseeing forty six children plus wards and stepchildren who may seek adoption someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Sam
Renowned Cincinnati Editor Murat Halstead Dies at 79
Murat Halstead aged 79 died at his Cincinnati home last Thursday evening. For thirty years before 1896 his editorials in the Cincinnati Gazette aided the Republican party, and he served as editor for the Times with notable success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murat Halstead
Cincinnati
Old
Cincinnati Gazette
The
Times
Republican campaign speakers head to Indiana for November race
Indiana will host a wave of Republican oratory before the November election. Notable speakers include James S. Sherman vice presidential candidate, Speaker Cannon, Leslie M. Shaw former treasury secretary, William O. Bradley of Kentucky, Senator J. B. Foraker, Senator Dolliver of Iowa, and Congressman Burton of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
James S. Sherman
Cannon
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
William O. Bradley
Kentucky
J. B. Forale
Dolliver
Iowa
Burton
Ohio
Editorial clash over failed sandwich delivery at depot
The Indianapolis Star complains that sandwiches did not appear at the depot when the editor passed through. The Star threatens to report the incident to the railroad commission as a prelude to discussing a new depot and invites readers to debate both issues together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Star
Railroad Commission
Remonstrance Against Saloons In Four Wards Considered
The First Ward remonstrance was not filed Friday as a majority had not yet formed. A blanket remonstrance for all four wards may be pursued to unify business interests. Temperance sentiment is stronger in the Second and Third wards, raising questions about the legality of declaring those wards dry in the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Indiana Republicans Face Prospect of Beveridge Re Election
A Democratic campaign memo argues Senator Beveridge will seek re election in two years and that a party cleanup in Indiana this year could keep control long enough to choose a successor. It downplays Republican disaffection, noting talks of uniting under one banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Indiana
Saloons in Politics and Remonstrance Debate in Greensburg
The Hope Journal reports a heated public debate in Greensburg with moves to remonstrate saloons from the First and Fourth Wards. Newspaper space is used to promote the remonstrants while editors and citizen committees push arguments in person. Pro license voters face embarrassment when opposing the remonstrance. The paper notes saloon existence hinges on party favors and ongoing political support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Hope Journal
Commissioners Court approves liquor licenses and road contracts
Liquor licenses granted to William Welch John Link of this city John Wittkemper of Millhousen and Mont Walker of St Paul. Road bids invited for Shiloh free grave and Bayless free gravel. Bridges planned Albrecht's south of town and near New Pendleton. Gravel contracts awarded to J P Thomson Magee Clabbertown Foley and others with amounts listed. Ruddell Walters reappointed Purdy University students. jail owning purchase authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Welch
John Link
John Wittkemper
Millhousen
Mont Walker
St. Paul
Shiloh
Gus Rysebridge
Albrecht’s
New Pennington
Bayless
Garry Walters
Purdy University
Oliver Kessing
Leslie Bobbitt
A. B. Ford
Sandcreek Bridge
James Black
Robison
J. P. Thomson
Magee
Liberty Church
Foley Lane
J. P. Thomson Clabbertown
Amy Haymond
Howard Rolfing
Robert Carr
Doles
Divorces Granted in Court Friday Afternoon
Roxie Florea and Loyd Florea were granted divorce. Azarah Herron and Emma Herron were granted divorce. James Mobley remained under examination as part of a separation suit. Davis v Davis custody case. a judge will issue a decision next term. The current term closes Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie
Florea
Azarah Herron
Emma Herron
James Mobley
I Iis
Moble
Thivorce
Davis
Hacker
Ison
Fire wrecks Denham barn near Sardinia. hay and horse lost
A large barn on B F Denham’s farm six miles southeast of Sardinia burned Sunday around five o clock destroying the barn and about sixty tons of hay along with a fine driving horse farming implements harness and other contents. Only 600 insurance covered the structure with no protection on the contents. The cause remains a mystery and the blaze was already out of control when found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Denham
Liv
Sardinia
July American Boy features six serials and varied tales
The July issue highlights continued chapters of Bred in the Bone and other serials plus Under the Great White Canvas on Ringling Brothers Circus. It includes Kavanagh of Lucknow, The Ranger, A Duel in the Woods, Larry Lajoie, and The Story of the Signers. Large articles cover Boy graduates, Olympian, bird life, elephant training, and kite flyers amid 80 illustrations. Published by Sprague Publishing Co Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thay Dillingham
Mississippi
Hugh C. Weir
Kavanagh
Lucknow
India
Ranger
Larry Lajoie
Congress
Tony Leavitt K
Sprague Publishing Co
Detroit
Mich
Root Juice claims cure many ailments in Ft Wayne ad
Mrs J A Colbert reports relief after using Root Juice claiming elimination of long standing liver and kidney issues and improved appetite and circulation. The ad promotes Root Juice at 1.00 per bottle or three for 2.50 with Use It Pain Oil at 25 cents as a rheumatism aid from Batterton's drug store.
Pension for Mrs Cleve land Approved by Congress
Congress will pass a resolution in its next session granting Mrs. Cleveland a $5,000 annual pension. She joins Mrs. Garfield as a long serving widow recipient, while Mrs. Harrison has not received a pension. Lincoln’s widow drew $3,010 annually after his death, tied to Lincoln’s military service in the Black Hawk War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Congress
Garfield
Harrison
White House
Lincoln
Milita
Cholera Remedy Introduced in 1872 Gains Wide Use
In 1872 a severe outbreak of diarrhoea dysentery and cholera infantum prompted the introduction of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It has since stood as a leading cure for thirty five years with broad domestic and international reach and strong pharmacist endorsement. Sold at Battertons Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
United States
Batterton
Nesbitt Surrenders Tervel to Rhodes for Training
Trotting mare Tervel owned by John Nesbitt has been placed in the care of trainer John Rhodes for preparation. The arrangement focuses on developing the horse's gait and race readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nesbitt
Tervel
John Rhodes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lindiana
Luther D. Braden
Democratic Campaign Bureau
Commissioners’ Court
White & Canine Mtg. Co
Corps of Mechanics
George Bowman
Decatur
John C. Adney
Reaves Automobile Works
Columbus
White & Canine Mig. Co
Old Lincoln Carriage Works
Greensburg, Ind
Indianapolis News
Towle
C.H. Thomson
East Side Square
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