Rushville Democrats Host Banquet Launching County Young Club
More than 400 Rush County Democrats gathered at a skating rink in Rushville for a banquet headlined by Frank J. Hall, with William Bryan repeatedly praised. The event announced Hall as a candidate for Indiana lieutenant governor and launched a effort to form a county Young Men's Democratic club as speakers urged reform and vigilance against corporate influence.
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Rushville
Ind
Rush County
Wiliam J. Bryan
Frank J. Hall
John E. Osborne
Indiana
Samuel Kh. Ralston
Lebanon
L. Ert Slack
Franklin
U. S. Jackson
Greenfield
William M. Fogarty
Indianapolis
George W. Campbell
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Campbell
Gnn
Dr Miles Nervine Promoted For Epilepsy and Nerve Diseases
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for epilepsy fits and nervous disorders. It cites a testimonial from W R Allison of Mooresville NC, claims improvement since 1906, and offers pharmacist price refund if the first bottle fails to help. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
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Miles
John
W. R. Allison
Mooresville
N. C
Democratic gathering in Rush County rallying for Bryan support
A Rush county Democratic meeting featured L Ert Sinck arguing for law governed trusts and youth political engagement, while U S Jackson urged unity under William Jennings Bryan and a platform of law enforcement and economy. Indiana speakers included William M Fogarty and others in Indianapolis.
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L. Ert Sinck
Franklin
U. S. Jackson
Democratic Party
William Jennings Bryan
Roosevelt
William M. Fogarty
Indianapolis
Fogarty
Rush County
Father Willam J. Cronin
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Wil L. Newbold
Ben L. Smith
George H. Puntenny
MIR WILLIAM GOAT DISAPPEARS AFTER HIS HOME BURNS
A barn at 615 Bright St. belonging to John Hariey burned Wednesday night and the family suspects the Billy Goat perished in the blaze. Firemen heard the goat inside the burning barn while others saw him among bystanders watching the fire. The animal vanished after the fire.
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Mir
William Goat
John Hariey
Bright St
Goat
Carr Signs Young Twirling Marvel Seitz
Seitz, a Chicago city league standout, signed by Carr, is described as a marvel on the mound. The tall pitcher is noted as a big fellow, six feet tall and reportedly weighing 20 pounds.
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Carr
Seitz
Graff Challenges Cincinnati Bowlers
Lee Graff, a top local bowler, issues a challenge to Cincinnati star bowlers andSecretary Laigtry of the ABC. Graff offers a side bet and will bowl in two man and three man events with Jol Die Meyer and Jess Pritchett as partners.
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Lee Graff
Cincinnati
Laigtry
United Fruit Steamer Anselm Wrecked Near Porto Cortes
The United Fruit steamship Anselm wrecked near Porto Cortez with loss of cargo and no lives reported. The incident occurred near New Orleans dated February 6.
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New Orleans
United Fruit Company
Anselm
Porto Cortez
Fierce Storm Drives Plymouth to Port at New London
The Plymouth of the Fall River line, leaving New York at 5 30, landed 200 passengers in New London who will resume travel to New England points by train. The captain reported the worst sound weather in years with a blinding snow storm forcing anchoring until daylight and navigation becoming unsafe. Many passengers remain aboard awaiting clearer skies to continue their journey.
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New London
Conn
Plymouth
New York
New England
Businessmen behind opposition to new phone rates and franchise
It emerges that efforts to block rate hikes for new telephones and the franchise extension are led by a small group of businessmen. William J. Brown of the Indianapolis Store Company chairs the committee and is soliciting public subscriptions to fund the campaign. Brown and allies reportedly back the suit in superior court to halt the franchise agreement between the telephone company and the Board of Public Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Brown
The
Indianapolis Store Company
Indianapolis Telephone Company
Brown
Telephone Company
Board of Public Works
Beveridge Presses Maximum and Minimum Tariff Plan
In Washington on February 6 the Senate debated Cortelyou’s financial relief measures with Senator Culberson accusing misstatements and legal violations. Senator Beveridge of Indiana introduced a resolution urging a maximum and minimum tariff. The Senate adjourned on Lodge’s motion. in the House Representative Gardner of Michigan spoke on the Indian appropriation bill.
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Washington
Senate
Culberson
Cortelyou
Beveridge
Indiana
Lodge
House
Gardner
Michigan
Charity Entertainment in Indianapolis at Holy Angels School
An unemployment relief event will be held Thursday evening at Holy Angels school in Indianapolis. Admission is one pound of food. Performers include Mrs. N. S. Cornett and D. A. C. Bachfield.
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Indianapolis
Holy Angels
Twenty-eighth
Northwesternave
N. S. Cornett
D. A. C. Bachfield
A Lucky Time for Pleaders Before Judge
In criminal court Judge James A. Pritchard freed 17 year old Charles Fred on suspended sentence after he confessed to hitting his mother with a broomstick and robbing her while she slept. The mother reportedly pleaded for him. Fred is said to have stolen $8.50. Edward Newton, found guilty of stealing junk from the Big Four, was released on suspended sentence to care for a wife and six children. A jury found Charles Fred Anderson not guilty of setting fire to his own restaurant.
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Charles Fred
James A. Pritchard
Pritchard
Fred
Fred Anderson
Anderson
Edward Newton
Big Four
Plan for Democratic State Convention debated in Indiana
An open meeting chaired by Indiana Democrats debated holding an April convention to win independence votes. A. B. Crampton urged reform and law enforcement, while Senator Frank Kistler pressed for restraint on temperance provisions. John W. Kern backed an early two day session for broad democratic input.
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A. B. Crampton
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Frank Kistler
Logansport
John W. Kern
Kistler
Judhiana
W. J. Bryan
State Central Committee
Y Dissei
Bishop Addresses Men on "Men and the Church"
Bishop J. H. Vincent spoke to a men’s meeting at the Capitol Ave M. E. Church on Wednesday evening discussing the topic Men and the Church. The address emphasized the role of men in church life and community leadership.
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J. H. Vincent
Capitol Ave. M. EB
Eight Sugar Trust Officials Arrested on Federal Indictments
Eight men tied to the American Sugar Refining Company were arrested in Brooklyn on indictments accusing conspiracy to defraud the United States. Chief sugar expert Ernest Wy. Gerbracht earns $25,000 annually. The case ties to the February Scand jury inquiry into scales manipulation at the Williamsburg pier that allegedly defrauded the government of millions over 13 years.
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New York
United States
Ernest Wy. Gerbracht
American Refining Company
Sugar Trust
Chatfield
Circuit Court
Brooklyn
Gerbracht
Jearn
Williamsburg Pier
American Sugar Refining Company
Junk purchase leads to fraud charge against Abe Saperstein
Abe Saperstein of Indianapolis stopped payment on a $78 check given in Richmond for junk bought there. Detectives Gerber and Larsa arrested him and returned him to Richmond to answer fraud charges over the allegedly misrepresented goods.
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Abe Saperstein
Indianapolis
Richmond
Ind
Saperstein
Gerber and
Larsa
Pentecost Band Sings Hymns During Trial Intermission
In circuit court on Thursday morning the Pentecost Band performed Calling for You during a rest in the trial of Ralah Cones against the Pentecost Bands of the World over a $2080 claim for services as book-keeper and treasurer. Women singers carried their voices through the courthouse. The song Only for Souls was sung on Wednesday during a jury recess.
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Circuit Court
Harter Not Prosected In Bank Embezzlement Case
WABASH Ind Feb 6 Prosecutor Carpenter said Dayton C Harter cashier at North Manchester bank will not be prosecuted on embezzlement charges. The supreme court held insolvency must be charged. Krisher died before trial and the statute of limitations bars further action leaving Harter free.
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Wabash
Ind
Carpenter
Dayton C. Harter
North Manchester Bank
Hhe Supreme Court
Daniel Krisher
Harter
Denniston Probes Noblesville Wreck Details
Noblesville Indiana February 6 Division Sept Denniston of the Lake Erie and Western railroad investigates a wreck when a passenger train ran into an open switch crashing into a freight engine. Both engines were demolished. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars. Injured engineers John Fitzmaurice and W ixinsman and fireman John Leedy and mail clerk E D Gamble were taken to Peru.
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Noblesville
Ind
Denniston
Lake Erie & Western Road
John Fitzmaurice
Peru
John Leedy
Wixinsman
Tipton
E. D. Gamble
Macy
Applications for License Notice of liquor license bids
The notice announces that Michael Garvey will apply to the Marion county Board of Commissioners at the March term 1908 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking at Denison hotel sample room 13 North Pennsylvania Street ward 7 Indianapolis and for pool table privileges in the same room.
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Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Pennsylvania Street
Wabash
Pennsylvia
Indianapolis
Denison Hotel
State of
Washington Street
Michael Garvey
Board of County Commissioners
Bluff Avenue
Rismoned Street
Thomas Taggart
Blutt
Charles Schroeder
Indianapo Center
Madison Avenue
Schroeder
Belt Railroad
Marten County
Fred Gerdts
South Street
Senate Avenue
Terry & Robinson
Indianpolis
West South Street
Alabama Street
North Alabama Street
Thomas Crawford
Fletcher Avenue
Fletcher's Et al
Indianapolis Center Township
Marion Couity
William D. Dalton
Wecih
Maryland Street
Maryland
Alabama
W. BL Tyne
Eleventh
City of
Noble Street
Hughes
J. F. Lyon
Woman With Millions May Wed Society Man
Mrs Weightman Walker of Philadelphia and New York, heir to her late husband the chemist, reportedly engaged to Frederic Courtland Penfield, New York society man and diplomat.
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New York
Weightman Walker
Philadelphia
New
York
Frederic Courtland Penfield
New York Society
Pastor and Civil War veteran dies in Indianapolis home
The Rev. M. P. Armstrong, a civil war veteran, died at his home on Holmes Avenue Monday night. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 PM at the home, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
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M. P. ‘Armstrong
Ub Holmes-ave
Crown Hill Cemetery
Watch Tower Proposed On Top Of Lodge Building
Lew W. Cooper of the Board of Public Safety seeks permission from the Odd Fellows lodge to place a fire watch tower atop the new Odd Fellows building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew W. Cooper
The
Board of Public Safety
Odd Fellows Lodge
Odd Fellows
Pyramid Pile Cure Promised Free Trial Please Send Name
Advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Cure cures piles without surgery. It cites Emma Bodenhamer of Bedford Indiana and George Braneigh of Schellhurs Pa as examples, offering a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich and noting 50 cent boxes are sold in drug stores.
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Emma Bodenhamer
Bedford
Indiana
George Braneigh
Schellhurs
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Licenses Sought for Liquor and Pool Tables in Indianapolis
A compilation of notices lists residents in multiple wards of Indianapolis requesting March term 1908 licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons and to operate pool tables. Names include Charles Schroeder Fred Gerdts J. E. Fennell Thomas Crawford William D. Dalton W. Blyne and J F Lyon with addresses across Bluff Avenue Madison Avenue South Street North Alabama Street Maryland Street Noble Street and Fletcher Avenue in Center Township Marion County Indiana.
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London
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Nation
William E. Hall
Samuel T. Ralston
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Zastor
Cascarets
James McGuine
Mercer St
Jersey City
N. J
Gandy Cathartic
Sterling Remedy Co
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Pentecost Band
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Gahier Harter
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