Indiana Taft Delegates All Get Seats at Chicago
Indiana Taft delegates were seated at large by the Republican National Committee in Chicago after a heated session. The panel, split 36 to 14, approved seating Taft representatives Charles W. Fairbanks Harry S. New James E Watson and J. D. Oliver along with two sitting Taft delegates from the Fourth district. Roosevelt supporters challenged affidavits from the South Bend district, prompting a rare reversal and later confirmation of the Taft seats.
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Chicago
Third Termer
Coliseum
National Committee
Taft
Indiana
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Hoosier
Republican National Committee
Charles W. Fairbanks
Harry S. New
James E Watson
J. D. Oliver
Web Woodfill
Greensburg
O H. Montgomery
Seymour
Thirteenth
South Bend
Alcohol Death Toll Warns Against Saloon Freedom
Dr. David Paulson of Hinsdale Sanitarium in Chicago argues alcohol causes more deaths than the Civil War in four years. He cites diet as a tool against drinking, denounces highly seasoned foods offered by saloon free lunches, and urges reform meals to curb thirst and protect families.
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David Paulson
Hinsdale
Aged Woman Dies at Clarksburg Home
Mrs. Mariah Davis Thompson widow of William Thompson died at her daughter Mrs. John Osborn home two miles east of Clarksburg Monday night at 11 o clock. Born October 13 1836 she spent her life in the community. Funeral was held at the M E church in Clarksburg Wednesday at 2 p.m. Two daughters survive.
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Mariah Davis Thompson
William Thompson
John Osborn
Clarksburg
M. E
Batterton's Bed Bug Killer Slogan
An old advertisement for Our Bug-i-Cide promises rapid insect control including bed bugs and roaches at 20 cents per bottle.
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Batterton’s
Flag Day Observed Across the United States
Flags fly nationwide as Americans mark June 14 1777 the day the Continental Congress adopted the flag as the national emblem. Citizens honor the symbol with ceremonies and displays across communities.
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United States
Continental Congress
GOP Split Threatens Convention Before Chicago Delegates
Chicago June 12 Rival Taft and Roosevelt factions in the Republican party faced a rising wave of bribery and theft accusations as open statements by Taft bureau chief McKinley charged Roosevelt managers with a bid to seize the convention. Talks of a Roosevelt bolt and a possible third candidate pressed hard as Col Roosevelt’s arrival loomed.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Republican Party
McKinley
William Flinn
Pittsburg
Col. Roosevelt
Chicago
Old Landmark Torn Down In Milroy
The Milroy landmark on Main Street, a ninety year old house owned by Mrs. Lottie Innis, has been sold to Mrs. Jennie Powers who is tearing it down to build two new houses. Residents differ on the loss but agree the replacement will beautify Main Street.
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Milroy
Main Street
Lottie Innis
Jennie Powers
Milroy Press
Roosevelt Third Term Team Urges Chicago Mobilization
Verne Norris, clerk of the circuit court, received a telegram from Senator Joseph M. Dixon urging him to travel to Chicago to help organize Theodore Roosevelt supporters for the third term campaign. Dixon asks Norris to be in Chicago by Wednesday as national convention approaches.
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Verne Norris
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Roosevelt
Senator Dixon
Norris
Indiana
Rush County
Rushville
Batterton's Olive Oil Ad Emphasizes Purity and Flavor
We pay one third more for our olive oil to offer customers a absolutely pure oil with unsurpassed delicacy of flavor. 65c a pint. BATTERTON'S.
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Batterton’s
County Sunday School Convention At Spring Hill
The County Sunday School Convention met at Spring Hill on Tuesday with about thirty from the city attending led by Rev. W H Reynolds and Rev A H Jordan. State Secretary George N Burnie spoke on Let Us Help One Another. Jordan on The Teacher Prepared. A map by Emily Brown showed forty eight schools. delegates grew above fifty. A basket dinner fed about one hundred. Officers elected for the next year include President Rev A H Jordan Greensburg and Secretary-Treasurer Mary Cushman Greensburg R R 12.
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Spring Hill
W.H. Reynolds
A. H. Jordan
George N. Burnie
Emily Brown
Washington
Clay
Adams
Jackson
Saitcreek
Fugit
L. A. Harding
Luoch
Burnie
Mr. Jordan
Greensburg
Robert Buell
R. R. No. 12
John S. Morris
Westport
Mary Cushman
R. R. 12
Alpha Shields
Albert Boling
W. K. Stewart
R. R
Cora Starks
Newpoint
Temperance
W. H. Reynolds
J. W. Bare
Chautauqua Plans Hinted For August Event
Hon James L Loar of Bloomington visited Secretary Will Ehrhardt to review preparations for the second annual Chautauqua awaiting August 10 to 18. Farmers from out townships show growing interest with tents planned as headquarters and a large field expected. Notable attractions include W J Bryan Bishop McDowell the Hiawatha Indians Dr Krebs Dad Sears a Hungarian orchestra Tyrolean Alps Singers plus reader Miss Heminway. Lear also plans a Shelbyville show with partner Shaw running Noblesville and Columbus concurrently.
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James L. Loar
Bloomington
Will Ehrhardt
Lear
W. J. Bryan
Bishop McDowell
Hiawatha
Palacios youth wins three prizes at Baptist academy
Evermont R. Huckleberry son of Rev and Mrs John F Huckleberry of Palacios Texas won first in extemporaneous debate second in class essay and third in scholarship He is one of six graduates from Palacios Baptist Academy The family moved from Franklin two years ago and formerly lived at Horace This native son of Decatur county shows notable academic rise.
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Evermont R. Huckleberry
John F. Huckleberry
Palacios
Texas
Baptist Academy
Horace
Franklin
Huckleberry
Palacios Baptist Academy
Decatur County
Death on South Broadway
Francis C. Miller died at his South Broadway home Sunday evening from measles that led to pneumonia. He was born May 20, 1871 in Marion township, son of Nicholas Miller, and married to Philoma Klene in 1887. He is survived by three brothers. Funeral by Rev. L. Fichter was held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Catholic cemetery.
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Francis C. Miller
South Broadway
Nicholas Miller
Marion Township
Philoma Klene
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