Greensburg Standard Front Page Political Notes 1908
In this issue dated March 13 1908 publisher Luther D Braden notes prices for copies and subscriptions. A court of campaign slate favors Fairbanks for President Watson for Governor Davidson for Congress Myers for Appellate Judge Tomlin for State Superintendent and Congressman Overstreet is billed as the big orator at the Republican state convention. Saloon supporters now back local option and recall the station’s referendum a decade ago.
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Congressman Overstreet
C B Landis Renominated for Ninth District Congress
C B Landis is renominated for Congress in the Ninth district on a tariff revision platform.
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C. B. Landis
Congress
Taft Bureau at Columbus Pushes Wall Street Favors
The Taft bureau in Columbus distributes literature alleging Wall Street backs Taft for the presidency.
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Taft Bureau
Columbus
Wall Street
Taft
Bloomington Prodigy Honored with Keynote Dem Speech
Hon R W Miers of Bloomington has been chosen to deliver the keynote speech for the Democratic state event, signaling his prominence within the party and its current platform. The appointment highlights his influence in state politics and anticipated addressing party leaders and supporters.
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R. W. Miers
Bloomington
Jury discharged in Indianapolis Brunaugh case
The jury in the Brunaugh case at Indianapolis was discharged after a juror was found corrupted. The case must be retried.
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Brunaugh
Indianapolis
Conn Seeks Democratic Nomination For Governor
C. G. Conn, horn maker, enters the Democratic race for governor to voice his campaign and boost name recognition as he campaigns across the state.
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C. G. Conn
Conn
Republican Township Primary Set for Friday March 27
The Republican party announces a township primary on Friday March 27 to select a ticket. Several capable men are seeking the offices and officials express confidence in a strong slate.
Liquor Interests Face Local Option Plank In Cartoon
The Indianapolis News carries a cartoon showing liquor interests at sea on a plank labeled local option. The caption asks if the man on the plank will fool the people, and the paper says it thinks not.
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Indianapolis News
Columbus Prosecution Nominee Likely Unopposed at Convention
The judicial convention will meet in this city next Tuesday to nominate a candidate for Prosecutor. Albert W. Phillips of Columbus, the current incumbent, is expected to face no opposition.
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Albert W. Phillips
Columbus
Brother Beach Kicks Bright Spotlight on Brewery Ad
Brother Beach, once a revered Greensburg pulpit figure, delivered a striking turn Sunday night by taking a shy at a newspaper page ad for a brewery, and no footballer has kicked a goal more beautifully.
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Brother Beach
Greensburg
Jim at Watson HQ Sees 450 Delegates from 804
Figures released at Watson headquarters Saturday night show Our Jim has 450 of 804 delegates selected. If the present ratio holds up, he will exceed the needed votes and likely secure nomination on the first ballot.
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Watson
Jim
Greensburg Op ra House to Open with The Girl Question
The new K of P Opera House opens on March 25 with The Girl Question as the attraction. Advance seat sales total over $6,000, signaling a major event for Greensburg residents and promising a record turnout.
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K. of P. Opera House
Greensburg
Republicans for Decatur County Choose Loyal Delegates
Republicans for Decatur County praised for selecting delegates with ability character and unquestioned loyalty to represent the party at three upcoming conventions.
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Decatur County
Judge Pritchard Trials Asphalt Fraud Cases
Judge Pritchard presides over asphalt fraud cases in this district. He is the son of Henry R. Pritchard a former Republican nominee for Congress and noted Christian preacher. His wife is a daughter of J. J. Hazelrigg of this city.
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Judge Pritchard
Henry R. Pritchard
J. J. Hazelrigg
Presidents and ages at inauguration in early US history
The passage notes Roosevelt at fifty, six years into his presidency, and compares this with earlier presidents. Washington had not reached Yorktown by his fiftieth year. Jefferson was Secretary of State at fifty. Jackson later fought the Seminoles. Lincoln debated with Douglas. Four predecessors to Roosevelt were inaugurated before age fifty.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Yorktown
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Douglas
Pierce
Grant
Garfield
Cleveland
Gathered More Delegates In Vigo County Race
Vigo County voters choose Republican delegates for the state convention. Early returns show Congressmen James E Watson leading with seventeen of twenty six precincts reporting while Miller and Taylor supporters hold nine. Outlying precincts vote tomorrow with Watson aiming for a strong majority.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Vigo County
James Ex Watson
Charles W. Miller
William L. Taylor
Watson
West Terre Haute
Sugar Creek Township
Taylor
C. W. Miller
Republican Convention at Milford Indiana 1908
The Clay township Republicans met March 6 1908 in Milford Indiana to select delegates for state congressional and judicial conventions. Ed E Whipple was chosen as state delegate with John Gartin as alternate. Frank Baker as congressional delegate with Charles Braden as alternate. the delegation to vote for Thomas E Davidson for Congress was instructed. Samuel Clapp named delegate to the judicial convention with Frank Alexander as alternate. Ira Keen served as secretary.
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Clay Township
Milford
Indiana
Charles Braden
Ira Keen
Braden
Ed E. Whipple
John Gartin
Frank Baker
Congressional
Thomas E. Davidson
Congress
Samuel Clapp
Frank Alexander
Washington township Democrats Select Delegates
The Washington township Democratic convention met in the G A R hall and named state and congressional delegates and alternates. Delegates include C F Northern Lee Tremain Edgar Mendenhall with alternates W M Stewart Newton Graham Wesley Lanius. J K Ewing J E Mendenhall A A Magee with alternates G E Erdmann Hugh Wickens William Fleming. E E Hite James Spilman and Hugh Wickens for senatorial and judicial posts. Sixty four township delegates were chosen for the county convention still pending date. Additional delegates listed for the state convention on March 25 and 26 outside Washington township include C D Harwood L Luther Donnell J J Puttmann M M Carter and J C Hill G W Fraley.
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Washington Township
G. A. R. Hall
C. F. Northern
Lee Tremain
Edgar Mendenhall
W. M. Stewart
Newton Graham
Wesley Lanius
J. K. Ewing
J. E. Mendenhall
A. A. Magee
G. E. Erdmann
Hugh Wickens
William Fleming
E. E. Hite
James Spilman
Adams
Republicans of Jackson Township Choose Delegates
In a mass convention at Bruce school house on Friday March 6 the Republicans named delegates to state and congressional conventions. James Pavey and James Gaston were chosen with Nelson Shafer and Willard Anderson as alternates, with Frank Benton and Harry Carr as delegates and alternates. They were instructed to back James Watson for governor and Thomas E Davidson for Congress.
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Jackson Township
Bruce School House
James Pavey
Nelson Shafer
James Gaston
Harry Carr
Frank Benton
Willard Anderson
James Watson
Thomas E. Davidson
Collinwood School Fire Prompts Escape Safety Review
The Collinwood Ohio school fire killing 165 students spurs authorities to inspect buildings for escape routes. Officials say public carelessness often delays serious action until disaster strikes, urging lasting safety improvements.
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Collinwood
Ohio
Republicans Name Delegates At Washington Township Meeting
Local Republicans gathered at the G A R hall on Friday approving harmony and unity. Delegates chosen include state convention Robert Naegel Dan S Perry ash C Lowe J B Kitchin Augustus Goyert with alternates James I Montgomery Joseph Strasburger Monroe Marsh Charles L White J A Christian Sr. Congressional delegates include Benjamin F Bennett Walter W Bonner William C Woodfill Charles S Williams John W Craig John J Nesbitt Samuel Bonner Charles R Porter Frank Hamilton Horace C Skillman and others with judicial delegates named by chairman Craig. Resolutions endorsed Watson Myers Tomlin and Davidson.
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Robert Naegel
Dan S. Perry
Ash C. Lowe
J. B. Kitchin
Augustus Goyert
James I. Montgomery
Joseph Strasburger
Monroe Marsh
Charles L. White
J. A. Christian, Sr
Benjamin F. Bennett
Walter W. Bonner
William C. Woodfill
Charles S. Williams
John W. Craig
John J. Nesbitt
Samuel Bonner
Charles R. Porter
Frank Hamilton
Horace C. Skillman
Joint convention to nominate prosecuting attorney in Greensburg
Delegates from Decatur and Bartholomew counties will meet in Greensburg Indiana on March 17 1908 at 230 PM to nominate a candidate for prosecuting attorney of the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Indiana. John P Thomson chair Decatur County and John M Williams chair Bartholomew County.
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Decatur
Bartholomew Counties
Greensburg
Indiana
Ninth Judicial Circuit
John P. Thomson
Chin
Decatur County
John M. Williams
Bartholomew County
Notable Work Vision Mixed With World’s Constant Improvement
A reflective note from the Atchison Globe remarks that though individuals strive for unique excellence, global progress continues as time remains finite for all. The column underscores humility before collective advancement.
Culture Seen in Picture
A guide on collecting and displaying pictures and how art choices reveal taste. It covers selecting pictures, the role of family portraits, proper framing and hanging, lighting, avoiding clutter, and maintaining balance with wallpaper to create an inviting fireside study.
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Monitor
Merrimac
James River
Gen
Putnam
George P. Brown & Co
Beverly
Mass
Brown
Rosa Bonheur
Landser
Herring
Miller
Raphael
Reynold
Michael Angelo
Rembrant
van Dyck
Calrer
Priscilla
King of throat and lung remedies praised by Empire man
O Eldridge of Empire Georgia touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He says it cures every attack and that his children suffer from croup but are helped. Sold at F M Henry & Co drug store with guarantee 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free. ml 4 wat
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F. M. Henry & Co
Gravel road law blame and road failure in Marion township
A reader laments the decline of macadamised roads built under a state gravel road law. He cites Greensburg to Westport pike expansion, questions county oversight, and warns that repairs will require public funds amid heavy wagon use. He suggests a few profit seekers harmed the roads.
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Marion
Madison
Madison Road
Millhousen
Sandcreek
Greensburg
Westport
Marion Township
Half Hours With Great Preachers Book Introduction
Edwin White promotes a new volume by Rev. Jesse Lyman Hurbit presenting fifty two sermons from historic preachers. The work spans 1700 years, includes biographies and portraits, and argues the book offers education and character formation beyond novels.
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Edwin White
White
Decatur County
Jesse Lyman Hurbut
Indiana Woman Inventor
Mrs Olive Woolen of Franklin Indiana has patented an invalids bed and received offers up to eighty thousand dollars from Western capitalists. She has not sold the invention while seeking a better offer or a possible company to manufacture it. The bed fulfills needs noticed during the care of her father in law, the late Judge Thomas Woolen.
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Franklin
Olive Woolen
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound A Trusted Cure
The Pinkham remedy is praised for relieving women's distress and restoring health without drugs. It claims vast testimonials and medical letters from the Pinkham Laboratory, noting it saves women from surgery and directly supports the feminine system with herbal roots.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Woman's Relief Corps Holds Meeting with Miss Thompson Visitor
Members of the Woman's Relief Corps in this city met on Thursday evening. Miss Mary Thompson of Franklin's Wadsworth Corps No 254 spoke about relief work. Thompson, a former China missionary and longtime observer of Indian reservations, impressed attendees. To fund expansion of the Lafayette institution the corps will host a market at Wil White's art store tomorrow.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Mary Thompson
Wadsworth Corps
Franklin
LaFayette
Wil White
Apostle of Joy and the Shamrock Legend
The shamrock, linked to St Patrick as he used the trefoil to teach the Trinity, marks his path across Ireland and Britain. The trefoil’s Arabic name shamrakh and its sacred status in Iran reflect regional triad symbolism. Pliny notes serpents avoid the trefoil, and many places bear Patrick’s name, underscoring his reputation as an apostle of good works and joy.
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Ireland
St. Patrick
Iran
Pliny
England
Scotland
Wales
Cuban Professor Recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Prof H A Howell of Howell's American School Havana Cuba praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy in a dramatic family testimonial. He describes a newborn's severe cold and breathing difficulty, credits the remedy with prompt relief and full recovery within three days, and says it saved the child's life.
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H. A. Howell
Havana, Cuba
Chamberlain
Howell
Havana
Cuba
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J. L. Biddinger
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Frank R. Robbins
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