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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
Denver Stop Noted on July 7 Amid Unclear Bill Publicity
The fragment mentions a next stop in Denver on July 7 and an item described as a "Peaceful Bill" weighing 300 pounds. It also notes the ticket as strong regardless of appearance.
Sunny Jim Sherman Endorsed by Uncle Joe Cannon in Speech
In a rattling address, Sunny Jim Sherman received approval from House Speaker Joseph Cannon known as Uncle Joe, signaling strong backing amid political rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny Jim’’ Sherman
Uncle Joe” Cannon
Taft and Sherman Meet in Cincinnati Greeting
Taft arrived from Washington and Sherman from Chicago for a Saturday morning greeting in Cincinnati. The encounter described as a cordial Hello Bill and Glad to see you Jim moment between the two former rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Sherman
Cincinnati
Washington
Chicago
Bill
Jim
Peaceful Bill and Sunny Jim Rally Republicans
In Chicago reports the party lines promise nationwide Republican clubs to organize. The call urges confidence and good cheer, replacing doubt and fear with resolve and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana Loyalists Shine in Delegation Split
Indiana backed a candidate while Fairbanks faced a divided state delegation. Even Taft lost four votes from Ohio as Indiana stood firm, signaling unity for the forthcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fairbanks
Mr. Taft
Ohio
Minority report on representation in national conventions debated
The minority report almost passed in a national convention but was blocked by Ohio. The sentiment favors change, with Texas and Indiana voting allocations highlighted as unfair, sparking calls for a new convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Texas
Indiana
Roosevelt Domination at Chicago Convention Sparks Taft Endorsement
The Chicago convention appeared dominated by Roosevelt and the public resents such dictation. The delegates chose Taft, signaling Roosevelt’s preference. The action, “We are for Taft because Roosevelt wants him,” captures the decisive moment in American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
State superintendent outlines school closing discretion rules
The state superintendent says county superintendents may close a school with an average daily attendance of twelve or fewer if illness sharply reduces numbers. They cannot close when a material population increase is expected next year. A closed school cannot reopen unless transportation is impossible due to bad roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. ‘Cotton
Attorney General Rules Notary Commission Void for Rural Carrier
The attorney general declares a rural mail carrier cannot hold a notary public commission due to constitutional limits on holding multiple lucrative offices. He interprets both posts as lucrative, hence disallows commissions to mail carriers who seek notary status. The issue arose from several rural carriers applying to Secretary of State Fred A. Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Fred A. Sims
Sims
Local option drives Indiana politics says rise in county rights
In a Rising Sun Recorder draft, the piece argues county local option and home rule are paramount, not prohibition. It cites a governor candidate and Republican platform supporting majority-rule saloon votes, aiming for near statewide prohibition through local referenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
James E. Watson
Rising Sun Recorder
Delegation Power in Conventions Draws Criticism
The New Castle Courier argues that Southern delegations, despite few Republican votes due to disenfranchisement, wield outsized influence at national conventions because delegation size is population based. Critics aim to expose the unfairness and its demoralizing effects, hoping for reform even if success remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
New Castle
Indiana debt history under governors since 1897
The speaker notes that at Mounts 1897 inauguration Indiana carried an $8 million debt. Since then three Republican governors have overseen eras ending with debt repayment, while Henry S. Lane, the first Republican governor in 1860, started a cycle of Democratic debt and Republican payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount
Indiana
Hanly
Henry S. Lane
Prohibition Move Backed by Anti-Saloon League Support
The Anti-Saloon League leads the push against saloons while the so called prohibition party shows little action. A conference vote 704 to 20 endorsed the Anti-saloon League and local option, with a minority of third party prohibitionists opposing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Resolution for Campaign Expense Disclosure Fails at Chicago Convention
A proposed measure demanding publicity of campaign expenses did not pass at the Chicago convention. The article notes it should have been adopted. Decatur County earlier advanced on the issue by adopting a similar plan years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Decatur
Governor Hanly Delivers Strong Speech in Fairbanks
Governor Hanly spoke to an immense audience of about 15 000 people in Fairbanks. The report notes few men in his class as an orator and praises the clarity and effectiveness of his delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Hanly
Fairbanks
Taft's Public Career Highlights and Measurements
Biographical summary of William Howard Taft detailing birth in Cincinnati on September 15 1857 education at Woodward High School Yale University and Cincinnati Law School roles as assistant prosecutor and county solicitor collector of internal revenue judge and solicitor general United States Court of Appeals civil governor of the Philippines secretary of war acting president pro tempore and diplomat in Asia Europe Cuba and Central America. He conducted Panama Canal negotiations and was nominated for president by the Republican convention on June 18 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Helen Herron
Hay
United States
Roosevelt
Washington
Panama
Columbia
Panama Canal
Cuba
Asia
Europe
Central America
Republican National Convention
Change in Freight Service Across City Lines
The Sun day evening freight run will be discontinued between this city and Indianapolis starting tomorrow. The early Monday morning freight between this city and Greensburg will be discontinued on Mondays. A similar rule affects the Connersville division. The Saturday evening freight between Rushville and Indianapolis will be discontinued and the early Monday morning freight between Rushville and Connersville will be cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
This City
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Connersville
Rushville
Shelbyville
Kidney Cure Promise From J H Batterton Claim
If you inquire you will learn many succumb to kidney or bladder troubles. Foley's Kidney Cure will cure if the patient is not beyond medical aid. It never disappoints. J. H. Batterton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Batterton
Taft Named On First Ballot At 1908 Republican Convention
The 1908 Republican convention nominates William H. Taft of Ohio for president and James S. Sherman of New York for vice president on the first ballot amid eight hours of session, with Lodge announcing Taft's 702 vote tally and a firm party platform stressing protection, sound finance, naval strength, and a non‑entangling foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Sylvania
William H. Taft
Ohio
Cannon—Illlinois
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Republican National Convention Concludes in Philadelphia
The convention capped as James S. Sherman was named vice president running mate for Taft. Votes tallied for Cannon Knox Hughes Foraker La Follette Roosevelt and others, with Taft on top in many states. A unified chorus celebrated the party’s ticket as the convention closed Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
New York
Ohio
Lodge
Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph B. Foraker
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Robert la Follette
Wisconsin
Charles E. Hughes
Philander C. Knox
Penn
Hughes
Virginia
Foraker
Georgia
Souith Carolina
District of Columbia
Knox
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
la Follette
Roosevelt
Cannon
James S. Sherman
Republican National Convention Opens in Chicago Coliseum
The Republican national quadrennial convention opened at noon Tuesday with Harry S. New of Indiana presiding. The Chicago Coliseum overflowed with a decorously splendid audience as New called the gathering to order in a brisk, businesslike manner. Bishop P. J. Muldoon of Chicago was introduced and spoke in eloquent terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
New
Indiana
Republican National Committee
Chicago Coliseum
P. J. Muldoon
Chicago
Lodge Chosen Permanent Chairman At Republican Convention
Senator Henry C Lodge was confirmed as permanent chairman at the Republican convention and all temporary officers were made permanent. Taft delegates were seated by credentials, giving Taft a strong lead, while allies accepted the result. Lodge thanked delegates and urged continued support for the president’s policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C Lodge
Committee On Permanent Organization
Senator Lodge
Michigan Avenue
Adams Street
Art Institute
Convention
Wabash Avenue
Committee On Credentials
Taft
Tote
William O. Waters
Chicago
The Third Day at the National Platform Nomination Session
The convention opened at 10 as platform and candidate selections moved forward. Senator Lodge faced 14,000 shouting delegates, with banners, hats, and papers raised in a roar backing the call for continued four more years, Texas and Kentucky at the center of the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Burrows
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Lodge
New England
United States
Teddy
Texas
Kentucky
Tennessee
New York
Ohio
Foraker
Marcus Shoup
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs with Foley’s Honey and Tar
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports years of severe lung hemorrhages improved after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. He states he tried many doctors without relief and now praises the remedy for stopping cough healing lungs and preventing serious cold outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
J. H. Batterton
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Greensburg,iindiana
Luther D. Braden
Taft and
Denver
Decatur County
Mt. Auburn
Woodward High School
Yale
Cincinnati Law School
Ation
Jamess. Sherman
Elmer Dover
Burrows
Lincoln
Grant
McKinley
Republican Party
Alty
Congressman Sherman
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Congressional
Congress
William O. Barnard
Albert W. Phillips
Jethro C. Meek
Oscar B. Trimble
Lindsey C. Jackson
Bruce Craig
T. B. Gullefer
Frank Alexander
William G. Updike
Washington Township
Will C. Ehrhardt
Henry C. Snell
Greensburg Foundry,and Machine
W. Hilland
Prop
Zoelner
Jon G. Zoener
James Anderson
W. Main St
Greensburg, Ind
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