Bryan Defeated for Temporary Chair at Democratic Convention
William J. Bryan loses a key vote at the Democratic national convention in Baltimore, as Alton B. Parker is elected temporary chairman by 579 to 510. The hall empties during Parker's speech, with recess called and Parker finishing in the evening. The convention later backs reforms to abolish the unit rule, shifting support among Indiana and Ohio delegates and shaping Bryan's influence.
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Batimore
William J. Bryan
Alton B. Parker
Mr. Bryan
Parker
Mack
W. M. Dame
Baltimore
Dame
Mr. Mack
Judge Parker
Bryan
Ollie James
Marion
James
John W. Kern
Harmon
Ohio
Wilson
Clark
Kern
Marshall
Marshal
Indiana
License-Based Salary Tiers For Teachers In 1908
The superintendent directs teachers to note that prior experience before August 1908 determines license eligibility, but salary class depends on license grade. A twelve month certificate places a teacher in class A and a twenty four month license in class B, regardless of experience. New entrants after August 1908 are graded by training and license. a twenty four month license requires substantial Normal training, not just time served.
Directors to hear Cincinnati extension routes on Thursday
The Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction company board meets Thursday. President Charles L. Henry will seek a report on three Cincinnati extension options Connersville Rushville and Greensburg. The Clarksburg route is unlikely to be reviewed. Shelbyville News Monday.
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Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company
Charles L. Henry
Cincinnati
Connersville
Rushville
Greensburg
Clarksburg
Shelbyville
Local Job Work Offers Reliable Service
When you need job work done, call now for reliable service and reasonable prices. The note emphasizes prompt response and affordable rates for local work.
Roosevelt Could Have Dictated Nominee at Chicago Convention
The Rushville Republican carries an interview with Hon. J. E. Watson returning from the Chicago convention where he led Taft forces. Watson says Roosevelt refused to compromise and would have ruled or ruined, and discusses potential third party moves and Hadley as a nominee option.
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Rushville
J. E. Watson
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
James E. Watson
Mr. Watson
Roosevelt
Watson
Missouri
Herbert Hadley
Hadley
Investor Joe Oliphant Weighs Farm Lands Near Burney
Joe Oliphant of near Burney returned Tuesday from Ethridge fifty miles south of Nashville Tennessee where he is considering investing in farm lands. He praises the country as fine.
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Joe Oliphant
Near Burney
Ethridge
Nashville Tenn
Patriotic Address by Judge Wiley at Christian Church
Judge A Z Wiley of Indianapolis will deliver a patriotic talk to the men at the Christian church next Sunday night at 7 30 o clock. Front seats are reserved for men. women sit elsewhere. A music program precedes the lecture. No evening service at the Baptist church. Baptist men join the meeting. All city men invited to attend.
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A. Z. Wiley
Indianapolis
Christian Church
Officers Elected by Decatur County Missionary Union
The Decatur County Presbyterial Missionary Union met at Sprioghill on Thenesday last week and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Elbert Meek Sprioghill. vice presidents Mesdames A M Willoughby Greensburg Milton Moore Forest Hill Miss Edith Hamilton Kingston and Ruby Emmett Clarksburg. secretary Will McCoy Greensburg.
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Decatur County
Delegates Headed for Richmond Sunday School Convention
Delegates from the area travel to Richmond for the state Sunday school convention. The First M. E. school leads with six representatives: Mrs. P. C. Bentle, Mrs. Louise Cory, Mrs. Lucy Ross, Mrs. C. L. Ryan, Mrs. Ralston Gray, and Miss Cora Self. Rev. A. H. Jordan represents the First Christian.
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Richmond
M. E. School
P. C. Bentle
Louise Cory
Lucy Ross
C. L. Ryan
Ralston Gray
Cora Self
First Christian
A. H. Jordan
Autobiography of a Minister's Horse lecture at Burney
Rev. F. M. Westhafer of Hartsville will deliver his popular lecture at Burney M. E. church tomorrow night at 7 30. Admission is free with a free will offering for the Methodist hospital at Indianapolis. Let everybody attend.
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F. M. Westhafer
Hartsville
Burney M. E
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Minear's Big Clean-up Sale Promises Bargains
Community shopper alert as Minear announces a large cleanup sale featuring discounted merchandise across home goods clothing and furniture. Savings expected daily with special doorbusters and limited-time offers through the weekend.
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Minear
Funeral of Gen Bragg in Wisconsin
Hundreds of people gathered in Fono pu Lac Wisconsin to honor General Edward S Bragg a Civil War iron brigade leader and statesman who died Friday Veterans of the famous brigade attended the service noting his roles as lawyer diplomat and distinguished citizen
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Fono Pu Lac
Wis
Iron Brigade
Wisconsin
Edward S. Bragg
Prominent Lawyers At Funeral With Military Escort
Prominent lawyers and many patriotic organization members attended the services. A military escort accompanied the body to Rieozi cemetery where the burial was held.
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Rieozi Cemetery
Kirby Bros Funeral Directors Named Lady Attendant
A notice identifies Kirby Bros Funeral Directors with a listed lady attendant and contact phone extension 3103x for arrangements and inquiries.
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Kirby Bros
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Burney
Gen. Bragg
Linegar Bros
the Craft Shop
C. W. Risdon
Prop
E. McKe St
Greensburg, Ind
Wear-U-Well Shoe Company
Tae
Russia
V.it
Borton
East Main Street
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