Oratory to Be Big Factor in Campaign
The Indiana 1908 campaign promises a robust stump effort led by Auditor John C. Billheimer. Republican leaders plan him as a front‑ranked speaker, with Attorney General James Hingham and others shaping a formidable speaking slate as both parties mobilize their speaker bureaus and campaign talent for the race featuring Gov. J Frank Hanly and Democrat Thomas R. Marshall.
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John C. Billheimer
Billheimer
Republican State Central Committee
Bilheimer
James Hingham
W. J. Lotz
Willl
James E. Watson
Thomas R. Marshall
J. Frank Hanly
Union Banner
Goodwine
Fred A. Sims
Lou Feetz
Isot
Peetz
Fras. Rh
A. Aley
Lawrence McTurnan
Echeo
M. B. Larry
Quincy A. Myers
Logansport
Supreme Judge
Indiana
Couple from Linton Arrested After Elopement
Terre Haute Ind April 16 Albert Mattazzo a coal miner 20 and Mrs Matilda Bennett 21 were arrested last night as they left the train from Linton to this city. They are charged with elopement and the woman allegedly carried eighty dollars of her husband s money.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Albert Mattazzo
Matilda Bennett
Linton
Duffy Sentenced Under Indeterminate Term Law
Frank Duffy was resentenced by Judge Rosalsky to not less than two years and three months and not more than four years and three months under the indeterminate sentence law. He was convicted of aiding and abetting illegal registration in the Seventh election district.
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New Yorks
Frank Duffy
Rosalsky
Duffy
Parker Delegates Named To National Democratic Convention
New York April 16 Lewis Nixon Charles F Murphy Charles Froeb and Alton Parker were chosen as delegates at large to the national Democratic convention. Patrick H McCarren is out as Brooklyn boss as the party winds down its New York operations. Norman Mack withdrew a Bryan endorsement threat after the resolution failed. The convention adjourned and the delegates returned home.
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New York
McCarren
Lewis Nixon
Charles F. Murphy
Charles Froeb
Alton B. Parker
Patrick H. McCarren
Brooklyn
McCarren T
Bryan
Norman Mack
Committee On
Indiana seeks fair joint freight rate on coal transport
Shippers manufacturers and coal mine operators of Indiana petition the Indiana Railroad Commission to restore a fair joint coal freight rate by the Southern Indiana Railway and the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis line. They allege the two roads ended the existing joint rate, aiming to close 20 Indiana mines and push consumers to other fields, affecting 61 towns including Indianapolis. The request asks the commission to fix and enforce a reasonable rate via Terre Haute.
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Indiana
Southern Indiana Railway Company
U Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company
Indiana Railroad Commission
Indianapolis
Indiana Manufacturers’ and Shippers’ Association
Terre Haute
Courtol Poolroom Fined for Allowing Minors
Jaen Courtol proprietor of a poolroom at 5354 N Caplitolave was fined 10 and costs in police court Wednesday on a charge of allowing minors to visit the place. A boy claiming to be of age proved to be only 17.
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Jaen Courtol
N. Caplitolave
Real Building Boom Strikes Bedford
Bedford Indiana reports a thriving building boom with twelve homes planned for the coming season. Six residences are valued over $5,000 each, signaling strong activity in local construction and a brisk housing outlook.
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Bedford
Ind
Modern Woodmen Log Rolling Planned for Bedford
Bedford Indiana on July 4 the Modern Woodmen of Bedford announce a large log-rolling event with a week long carnival. Officers named include President Charles Leach Secretary S L Keach and Treasurer B F Pitman all inviting businessmen to join the festivities.
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Bedford
Ind
Woodmen
Charles Leach
S. L. Keach
B. F. Pitman
Roads Warn Auto Speed Is Menace to Macadam Roads
Washington April 16 The bureau of public roads and agricultural department issue a statement on road-destroying tendencies of automobiles. The modern fast car is the greatest menace to macadam roads with 40 percent retrogression on some New England thoroughfares. If no plan is devised, monetary losses will be stupendous. France has called an international congress to meet in Paris October 11 to discuss saving the roads.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roads, Agricultural Department
New England
France
Paris
United States claims western North Carolina in test suit
The United States in a test suit claims title to almost all western North Carolina including parts of eight counties and 100,000 people. Railroads mining timber and other big interests hold land in dispute along with Toxaway hotels, a Pittsburgh owned lake, and much of George W. Vanderbilt's Pisgah forest.
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Asheville
N. C
United States
A. E C. Holton
North Carolina
Toxaway
Pittsburg
George W. Vanderbilt
Pisgah Forest
Dr Swinney shoots daughter then kills himself at school
Asheville NC April 16 Dr C O Swinney of New York shot and fatally wounded his daughter Nellie then killed himself in a girls boarding school reception room. Reports say he became enraged after she and classmates joined an April fool prank causing truancy.
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Asheville
N.C
C. O. Swinney
New York
Nellie
Barbers and Ministers Promote Sunday Closing
The Journeymen Barbers union asks city ministers to urge their congregations to support Sunday shop closing next Sunday, appealing for a day of rest and a Sunday holiday.
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Barbers Aok
Journeymen Barbers’ Union
Trust Company Reopens Five Branches in New York
The Jenkins Trust company resuming operations across its five New York branches after a shutdown during last October’s financial downturn. Jubilation greeted the reopening as staff welcomed customers back and operations returned to normal.
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New York
Jenkins Trust Company
Pony breaks loose and dashes into house basement
Frank Shilling was driving when the harness broke. The frightened pony bolted, broke from the wagon, and charged into a nearby house through the front door into the kitchen. The animal crashed into the open cellar floor and tumbled into the basement.
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Connersvisile
Ind
Frank Shilling
Flower Sale Event at Badger Furniture Store
Last arrangement meeting for the tower sale fundraiser at Badger's furniture store held earlier. Committees named for flowers, advertising, prizes, and delivery. Mrs Addison Harris chaired, with Mrs Morris Ross and others coordinating tasks. Cora Monroe of Chicago attended a cochre party. several local weddings noted with addresses and dates. Brides include Lulu Carter and Gertrude O Bannon among others. remarks on upcoming home visits and showers. Brightwood KEAid plans Easter market. Kirshbaum couple on ten day trip to Cleveland and New York.
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Badger's
Addison C. Harris
Morris Ross
John R. Wilson
Charles A. Layman
Arthur B. Grover
Wiliam J. Brown
Frank McCrea
Fred A. Gregory
John B. Elam
Franklin Landers
George Hitt
Joseph Beck
William J. Brown
Oran Perry
Edward Dean
William C. Luayman
Fred Gregory
Flower Girls’ Club
Cora Monroe
Chicago
Frank Foxworthy
J. E. Thomas
Central Ave
Last Lenten Prayer Meeting at Edwin Ray FE Church
The final Lenten prayer meeting will be held at Edwin Ray M. E. Church Thursday night. Rev. Clippinger will present The Prayers of Jesus on the Cross as the subject.
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Adeline Wylehoff
John E. Jooster
Edwin Ray M. KB
Clippinger
Margaret Taylor
Irene Wolfington
Mary McCune
S. State St
Prospect St
Edwin Ray
Edwin Ray M
Ringling Brothers Circus to Stage Daring Death Act in Indy
Ringling Brothers plan two May shows in Indianapolis featuring a Frenchwoman performing a double somersaulting automobile leap from a nearly vertical ramp. The act, described as the supreme circus stunt, involves a 50 foot landing and the crowd will witness a 10 am parade and outdoor display with 1,289 performers, 198 animal cages, 40 elephants, camels, zebras, and other features in a three mile procession.
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Ringling Brothers
Indianapolis
Police Battle After Attack on Woman in Chicago
Four men attacked Mrs. Sadie Dutch in a Chicago home prompting a police response after screams drew officers inside. The assailants opened fire as they fled, two were captured in a fierce struggle, while two escaped.
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Chicago
Sadie Dutch
Duke Refuses Aid for Former Wife in Jail
Chicago April 16 Brodie L Duke head of the great tobacco trust refuses to aid his former wife Mrs Alice Webb Duke confined in Cook county jail in default of 2000 bonds She is charged with defrauding the Great Northern hotel by worthless checks.
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Chicago
Brodie L. Duke
Great Tobacco Trust
Alice Webb-Duke
Cook County
Webbb- Duke
Great Northern
Pyramid Pile Cure Trial Offer Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement urges readers to mail for a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure claiming it relieves constipation and piles without surgery. It notes a full-sized box costs 50 cents and can cure in many cases, urging request by sending name and address to Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Most Alluring Prices on Women's Easter Suits
Women’s Easter fashion sale highlights French woven cloths and tasselless tuxedo styles. Includes light shaded suits at $25, imported voile options in tan Copenhagen and black, silk coats at $10, and white serge ensembles with trim in braid. Also listing lace waists and assorted coats, Serenad Floor.
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Copenhagen
Women's Easter Neckwear The Dream Waltz Bow
Drean presents light blue white and pink chiffon neckwear with ruching on all covers and varied prices. Jabots inners chiffons and embroidered effects appear in multiple color combinations including white and cream. Ascot ties in new soft styles and Merry Widow Bowls offered in all sizes with stock varied. Special values at 2c 50c 9Sc, Main Floor.
Democrats Hold Lively Cumberland Meeting
The Cumberland Democrats hosted a large gathering Wednesday night led by Marion county chair William Fogarty with Benjamin Fralch presiding. Nearly all county office candidates attended, signaling strong party activity and the first in a county series of meetings.
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Marion County
William Fogarty
Benjamin Fralch
Fogarty
Cumberland
Solos Mayor When Emma Goldman Speaks
Mrs Clinton L White wife of Sacramento mayor publicly chastised him for permitting Emma Goldman famous for her anarchistic utterances to speak in the city. In a dictated interview she said she would not permit such talks and voiced strong opinions about the mayor's decision.
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Sacramento
Cal
Clinton L. White
Emima Goldman
Whit
Emma Goldman
New National Bank for Town of St. Paul
A new national bank will be established in St. Paul Indiana with capital of 25040 dollars. J P Thompson leads the promoters backed by Greensburg capitalists. Greensburg and St. Paul residents will own significant shares.
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NEW National Bank For
Town OF ST. Paul
ST. Pate
Ind
St. Paul
J. P. Thompson
Greensburg
Rev Bragg Resigns as Alexandria Baptist Pastor
Rev C M Bragg resigns from the First Baptist Church in Alexandria Indiana. He came from Windfall 19 months ago amid church dissension and handed his resignation to church officials on April 15.
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Alexandria
Ind
C. M. Bragg
First Baptist Church
Buys a ticket to Europe and then kills himself
New York on April 11 B H Pratt a timekeeper at the government printing office in Washington killed himself at the Harthobb hotel. He was found in his room with his throat cut and a pocket knife in hand. He was not more than 24 and left no explanation. He had 287 in his pocket and a Baltic passage to Europe aboard the White Star liner sailing that morning.
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New York
B. H. Pratt
Government Printing Office
Washington
Harthobb Hotel
Ile
Ralt
Europe
Baltic
Bartender Draws Gun on Police Sergeant
William O Hara a bartender drew a revolver and aimed at Police Sergt Charles Barmfuhrer on fears street and Capitol avenue Wednesday night. Lieut Landmann and Sergt Jesse Streit restrained him before he could fire. O Hara had earlier vowed to get even with the officer and was sent to the police station.
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William O'Hara
Charles Barmfuhrer
Fears St
Capitolave
O'Hara
Landmann
Jesse Streit
Baumfuhrer
Banquet Honors Jefferson Birth Anniversary
Four hundred guests attended the Democratic banquet in Rockville Indiana marking the 175th anniversary of Thomas Jeffersons birth. Several prominent Democrats delivered addresses at the event.
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Rockville
Ind
Thomas Jefferson
Prolong Life With Dr Miles Heart Cure Says User
A Portland man credits Dr Miles Heart Cure with restoring his weak heart after a frightening spell. He describes relief after two to three bottles and claims no further episodes, endorsing the remedy with a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
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Miles
W. H. Soule
Mount Joy St
Portland
Money Back
Miles Medigal CO
Elkhart
Ind
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