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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
4
A historical notice outlines Braden terms: one year in the county and one year out of the county, with a note that if not paid in advance the cost is 1.59. The listing also mentions Single Copies and Proprieter details.
The Cincinnati Enquirer expresses pessimism about Alf Landon’s opponent William Jennings Bryan winning the election, arguing Bryan has little chance to prevail.
Devatur county farmers should prepare to attend the county fair from August 18 to 21. Officials invite participants to showcase crops livestock and agricultural exhibits during the four day event.
Decatur county Republicans are urged to be numerously represented at the Cincinnati gathering next Tuesday.
President Taft delivered a speech Monday at the dedication ceremony for a new courthouse in Germantown Virginia, praising local officials and the community.
Congressman Watson will speak at the Indiana M E Conference in Shel byville on September 18. The visit highlights church relations and political engagement at the regional gathering.
Hearst backs an independent ticket in Indiana signaling a broader split in the race. The move aims to energize supporters and diversify options as campaign events intensify across the state.
The report notes Taft has been elected as a member of the union of steam shovel operators. It suggests Bryan call for an injunction related to the issue.
Mr. Taft refuses to accept contributions from corporations. It falls to Mr. Bryan to decide the next move in the campaign dynamics.
Describes a sectional voting pattern where African Americans support Bryan while white voters align with Taft in the South, highlighting a striking political split based on race and party lines.
A Chicago man secured an order restricting his wife from talking to him. The move appears to reflect a desire for quiet and space, as the applicant seeks a much needed rest and relief from interaction.
President Roosevelt stands to earn a dollar a word for his upcoming magazine pieces recounting his journeys in the African jungles next year. The report notes a possible acceptance by Bryan after the November 3 election.
Col Conn an Elkhart horn maker and former congressman has been named by Hearst followers as their gubernatorial candidate. He was defeated by Marshall in the recent Democratic State Convention.
It is said Tom Taggart would become U S Senator from Indiana if the Democrats win the state. John W Kern has long served as Taggart s attorney and political adviser, and with both in the Senate the Indiana Growers and 82 090 keepers would feel their cause well represented.
A local demand urges First Ward voters opposed to saloons to sign remonstrance cards. The plea cites city morality and temperance momentum from other cities and challenges non-signers as props for saloons.
The article warns that past election returns over twelve years show Democratic leanings, but urges Republicans not to become complacent. It argues public sentiment remains fickle and stresses the need for strong organization and a vigorous fight to gain success in state, county, and national races this year.
The Standard proclaims it will ally with opponents of the saloon in the temperance movement. It states a clear stance against the saloon and its domination and vows to fight for the good people.
The piece argues Democrats can gain 20 000 votes in Indiana via brewers and saloon keepers, warning that a Republican edge of 30 825 two years ago could be overturned without temperance and Prohibitionist support, and urging temperance supporters to decide the outcome.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a revival in business after the Chicago convention with optimism in New York that Taft’s election is likely and plans for heavy manufacturing, sales, and overtime wages unfold. Alexander Gilbert of the New York Clearing House predicts continued revival and a strong year end, while warnings are offered about inflated corporate capital ten years ago.
Frankfort Indiana dealers in Tonica agree to stop selling the temperance beverage after Judge William R Moore upholds a ruling from the Mayor's court on game and amusement activity in saloons. Police report Tonica is no longer offered for sale as retailers fear prosecution if they resist.
John Worth Kern born 1849 in Alto Indiana. Family moved to Iowa in 1854 then back to Indiana in 1864. He studied at Michigan University graduating 1869 and began law in Kokomo 1870. He held roles as city attorney 1872 to 1884 and Reporter Supreme Court 1884. He moved to Indianapolis 1885, married twice, served Marion County State Senator 1893 to 1897, city attorney 1897 to 1901, was Governor nominee 1900 defeated and again 1904, and VP nominee July 10 1908 facing probable defeat.
The B and O S W Ry announces an April 1 effective temperance policy posted at all stations. It bans any use of intoxicants by train crews including trainmaster dispatchers engineers firemen and yardmen both on and off duty with no exceptions. C C F Bent General Manager signs the order stressing life and property protection and service efficiency.
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The report lists Indiana and Decatur County vote totals for the three presidential campaigns 1896 1898 1900 1904 and 1906 with Republican majorities and margins. The average Indiana Republican plurality across the three presidential years is about 46 000 while Decatur County averages about 490.
Will V. Dorsey challenged a railroad rule that rejects tickets unused after thirty days. Purchased June 15, the ticket was refused after a June 31 ride to Fairland where conductor ejected him for being over the 30 day limit. Attorneys to decide if damages can be recovered.
The text argues that William Jennings Bryan and other popular idols of their era fail to guarantee election as president. It asserts voters favor a man seasoned in practical business affairs over mere oratory or visionary reformers, preferring someone who "does things."
Hon S E Nicholson a national anti saloon leader endorses Congressman Watson for governor. Nicholson says Watson will be elected and has stood with temperance advocates in Congress and his state platform should appeal to every temperance man.
After August pensioners will pay no postage on pension vouchers. An act requires pension agents to send each voucher in a penalty envelope to be returned without postage. The change applies to November payments as August shipments already went out.
Over the past two weeks business has revived nationwide with Taft and Bryan nominations boosting optimism. Cities such as Shelbyville New Castle Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati report workers eager to return. A Pittsburg clipping notes 50 000 men answered Carnegie mills whistle and mines face labor shortages hampering operations.
George D. Paton of Martin and Paton civil engineers spoke in Laporte about mapping Ripley County roads with James E. Wright and J. F. Lochard. The plans aim to attract Evansville capitalists for an interurban line from Greensburg to the Ohio River within two years.
Charles Sherman King former Indiana legislator his wife and four others died after a car stalled on a crossing near Columbia City while a eastbound Manhattan Limited train at sixty mph struck them. A friend of the daughters and the chauffeur also perished in the impact.
Henry Oltman of Shelbyville displayed the first forty six star flag in the city on Friday. The flag marks the new design authorized when Oklahoma joined the Union and is the first of the newly manufactured banners to reach Shelbyville.
The young Republicans in several cities are organizing Taft and Sherman Marching Clubs. If this city forms a club, they should act now. About fifty Republican first voters in the city would join the corps.
Mrs. J. A. Colbert of Fort Wayne Indiana credits Root Juice with long lasting relief after years of pain and weak kidneys She reports rapid improvement after days and four bottles claiming permanent cure The ad notes Root Juice sells for 1.00 a bottle or three for 2.50 and promotes Use It Pain Oil at 25 cents through Batterton's drug store.
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