Guaranteed Largest Circulation Who Shall It Be
The campaign managers claim Taft will secure not less than 182 delegates at Chicago, 91 more than a majority. The Progress endorses Knox as Roosevelt's successor and Taft as logical nominee, arguing Roosevelt would not run. Vice President Fairbanks supporters expect a deliberative convention with no clear majority, choosing a candidate who can win in November.
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Taft
Chicago
Pennsylvania
United States
Knox
Roosevelt
Jacob H. Schiff
State Organization of New York
Friends of
Fairbanks
Decrease in Liquor Trade Amid Prohibition Drive
Official reports show whisky production in the United States for November 1, 1807 to May 1, 1908 fell 76 percent from the same period last year. In four months Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Maryland produced 1,000,000 gallons less than the prior year, with Kentucky down 57 to 70 percent monthly. Beer taxes indicate a 7 percent drop in two months, portending nearly 4,000,000 barrels yearly. Saloons close across many states under local option. six states are now Prohibition states. The South turns dry as prohibition advocacy grows, while northern local options spread.
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Internal’ Revenue Department
United States
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Maine
Georgia
North Dakota
Kansas
Olahoma
Alabama
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
South
Indianapolis News
Gambling Lottery for Vaccinated in Madrid Sparks Interest
Foreign notes report Spain suspends compulsory vaccination by using a lottery. Unvaccinated residents receive free tickets in quarterly drawings as doctors struggle to provide enough lymph. The plan aims to leverage gambling instincts to boost inoculation amid resistance. Also, a Wayne venue couple thanks neighbors for support after the death of Polly son J. McKee.
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New York
Spain
England
France
Germany
Madrid
J. M. McKee
Wayne @venue
Gaden
Apoly Sn
Dageph McKee
Memorial Day Services and Parade Observances
Memorial Day events in Plumville and surrounding towns plan a 12:30 parade from Main Street led by local bands and veterans to cemeteries for graves to be decorated. 1:30 program at the M TE church features Hon. Harry White, John H. Pierce, Elder Peeler, and others with songs. Memorial sermons follow at Saltsburg M E Church and Smicksburg Lutheran, with veterans from Apollo attending.
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Plumville
Sagamore
Harry White
John H. Pierce
Peeler
Town
Grannity
R. Foster Robinson G
A. R. Post
Balteburg
Saltaburg
George Ryall
Presbyterian Church
Apollo
Saltsburg
M. 5
J. F. Biener
Allshouse
Dayton
Personal Brevities List of Town Visitors and Calls
Local residents and visitors are noted in a string of brief items. Dr. Benjamin Coe of Dixonville, Miss Nellie Hetrick of Church street, and Miss Annie Neal of North Point are among those mentioned for travel or visits. Several others including J C Moore, Mrs. Kebler, Wilson Ehey, Harry Christy, and Harry Smith appear with social or business calls in Pittsurgh Blairsville and Greensburg. Notable names include Hon Henry I Wilson of Big Run visiting on Thursday and Mrs. Nichol active at church conventions with ties to local congregations.
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Benjamin Coe
Dixonville
Nellie Hetrick
Church Street
Pittsburg
Annie Neal
North Point
J.C. Moore
Saltsburg
George Kebler
Blairsville
Wilson Ehey
Frank Garble
Vandergrift
Harry C. Christy
Harry Smith
Indiana
G. P. McCartney
Church, Street
A. T., Bell
J. M. Cunningham
Church | Street
Charlotte
A. T. Fetterman
Town
Pine Flats
Henry I. Wilson
Big Run
Thursay
J. T. Cass
West Lebanon
Nellie
the Normal
M. J. Hedden
Earl Osborne
Greensburg
Associated Laundrymen
Victoria Kehler
Phiadelphia
Warren Mercer
R. M. Wilson
Philadelphia
Brookville
A. B. Melain
Archibald Nichol
Near Town
Woman's Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
Weddings of the Wetk in Rayne Township and Marion Center
McHenry Moore and Martha R Moore, both of Rayne township, wed Wednesday at Rev J N McCoy residence in Marion Center. John H Dixon of Cresson and Martha Campbell of Glen Campbell married May 12 at Cresson by Squire F J Burgaon. Charles R Fark and Mary M Stewart, both of Marion Center, married at Cayode on Thursday by Rev Warnahuls.
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McHenry—Moore
Harvey , MeHeury
Martha R. Moore
Rayne Township
J. N. McCoy
Marion Center
Dixon—Campbell
John H. Dixon
Cresson
Martha .Campbell
Glen
Park—Stewart
Charles R. Fark
Mias Mary M. Stewart
Cayode
First National Bank of Cherry Tree Highlighted as Strong
A short notice extols the First National Bank of Cherry Tree as a strong, conservatively managed financial institution. The ad promotes Hammocks, fall colors, and a Floribel greenhouse in town, inviting readers to view the new product line before it sells out. It also lists pig sales from Chester White breeders and a contact address in Indiana, Pa.
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First National Bank of Cherry Tree
Henry al
Real Jean Valjean Freed From Michigan Prison
Jonas Allison known as Michigan's Jean Valjean walked out of Jackson prison where his wife and two year old daughter greeted him. His wife held him grateful for her steadfast appeals and guidance, saying she kept him honest and ready to rejoin society. He planned to start work immediately and prove his reformed character after seven years since the bank robbery and a period on the run. His wife moved to Jackson to be near him and push for his release.
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Jonas Allison
Michigan
Jean Valjean
Jackson
Alison
Allison
Laura
Mrs. Allison
John Allison
Moline
Ill
Miss Taylor
Mre. Deming
Mise Taylor
Burglar Confesses While Hiding Under Desk In Philadelphia
A burglar sneaked into Dr. Ralph Deming’s home at 312 South Fifteenth Street during a pink tea. He hid under a desk as Mrs. Deming and Miss Minnie Taylor chatted, confessed his thefts, and pleaded for mercy before being escorted out, with the women keeping the incident private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ralph Deming
South Fifteenth Street
Mrs. Deming
Liverpool preacher falls into Kirkwood font during sermon
RA D Brandreth of Liverpool England addressed a Baptist church in Kirkwood Missouri. While walking to the pulpit he stepped into an open baptismal pool sunk in the floor and fell in with a splash. He was helped out by the congregation and taken to his daughter's home.
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RA. D. Brandreth
Liverpool
England
The
Baptist Church
Kirkwood
Mr. Brandreth
C. Hart Mchea
New Indiana Hotel Glasses Exam Advertises Free Service
Examinations free at the New Indiana Hotel with glasses priced from 2 to 8 dollars. Claims headaches and nervousness come from defective eyes and can be permanently corrected by Ma haffey system glasses. No drops or drugs used. Describes eye strain symptoms and argues proper correction ends headaches and eye discomfort.
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Indiana Progress
Indiana Postoffice
Moorhead
Ralph Moorhead
A Matters and Proprietors
Bt Ae
Gamibitne Universal
Floribel
N.7th. St
J. M. Whlch
Chester
A. C. McCoy
North Sixth Street
Creedmore
Manilla
Queensware
New Indiana Hotel
W. E. Mahaffey
Indiana, Pa
Homer City
Sarah H. McGee
Hoyes
Bro. & Thomas Co
Warney
James 2. Johnston
Indiana County
Rebecca 8
Miller
Slater
Johneston
Lawrence
Austin
Texas
Wyrdt
George Murphy
Henry Hall
Advange
Philadelphia St
Empress
D.C. Mace & Son
Appleby & Peterson
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