Indiana Democratic Convention Honors Bryan in 1908 Speech
Judge Robert W. Miers delivered a keynote praising William Jennings Bryan and attacking Republican costs. He urged open books, reform, and public campaign funding while condemning trusts and tariff policy. He highlighted Democratic achievements in Indiana and urged young men to join the party.
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William Jennings Bryan
Indiana
Judge Miers
Miers
Secretary of State
Democratic Party
Farmers’ Institute
Labor
Micra
Death of Dr. Franklin W. Hays Mourned in Indy
Dr. Franklin W. Hays of Indianapolis died Wednesday morning in Los Angeles after bronchitis developed into tuberculosis. Born in Colorado April 6, 1838, he built a renowned medical career and was a close friend of James Whitcomb Riley. He was a Scottish Rite Mason and ex-president of the Columbia club. Surviving are two sons, Busch and Thomas Whitcomb Haye.
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Franklin W. Hays
Indianapolis
Los Angeles
Cal
Hays
Colorado
James Whitcomb Riley
Columbia Club
Busch
Thomas Whitcomb Haye
Hawkins and Sims Married in Cincinnati
Carl Hawkins of Anderson Indiana and Dovie Sims of Cincinnati were wed in Cincinnati yesterday in a simple ceremony as announced in local society notes.
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Cincinnati
Carl Hawkins
Anderson, Ind
Dovie Sims
J W Sefton Dies In San Diego
Anderson Indiana accordance with his illness J W Sefton head of Sefton Manufacturing company died yesterday in San Diego California after several years of poor health leaving behind a prominent business and civic figure in Anderson text notes the death reported from the western city while detailing the passing of a local industrial leader
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Anderson
Ind
J. W. Sefton
Sefton Manufacturing Company
San Diego
Cal
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Offer Quick Headache Relief
Advertisement states headaches stem from ineffective remedies and promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. Claiming fast relief with no bad after effects, the text includes customer testimonial from George W Saylor of Philadelphia and notes a 26 doses package for 25 cents with refund if unsatisfied. Sold by druggists. not in bulk.
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Dr. Miles
Eorge W. Saylor
N. 13Th Street
Philadelphia
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
Thaw to Stay in the Asylum All Summer
March 26 reports Dr. Robert B. Lamb of Matteawan Insane asylum leaving for Europe. He will not report on Harry K Thaw's mental condition until July or later, suggesting Thaw will spend most of the summer in the asylum.
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New York
Robert B. Lamb
Matteawan Insane Asylum
Europe
Harry Wk. Thaw
Change in Oustem of Their Meetings Favored
Delegates criticized the present district meeting system for state convention organization as cumbersome and unsatisfactory. This year both delegates and alternates attended, filling cramped quarters. A proposal emerged to replace large district conventions with regular district meetings to enable fuller discussion and debate before the state convention.
Two prominent farmers charged with murder in Kentucky
Prominent Nicholas County farmers Butler McClanahan Jr and Andrew Fanning are under arrest on murder charges after warrants sworn by widow Katherine Hedges for the shooting of Hiram Hedges last Friday night by night riders.
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Lexington
Katherine Hedges
Kiram Hedges
Night Riders
Butler McClanahan, Jr
Andrew Fanning
Nicholas
Hiram Hedges
Assessor Targets Poll Tax Evasion in Columbus
County Assessor Calvin A. Adams lists over 125 young men in Columbus who must pay poll taxes this year. If they refuse, prosecutors will pursue action. The move aims to enforce tax compliance among young residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Calvin A. Adams
Delegates for William J Bryan Named and Alternates Listed
A detailed list outlines delegates and alternates by district for the national convention. It names John W Boehne Archibald Stevenson and others across 13 districts with corresponding counties and alternates. The document preserves full county spellings and district groupings for Indiana.
Chase After Purse Thief Near Michigal and Superior
Mrs Grace Dasher of 31 W Thirtieth Street and a companion chased a man who grabbed her 15 seal skin purse on Michigal Street near Superior Street. The assailant pursued and nearly got away but was pursued by two young women.
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Mis
Grace Dasher
W. Thirtieth St
Mrs. Dasher
Michigal St
Superior St
German Emperor and Empress Arrive in Venice
The German emperor and empress arrived in Venice on March 26 and were met by the King of Italy at the station. Great crowds greeted the sovereigns with a hearty reception.
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Venice
Italy
Growing Stronger From Coffee to Postum Health Change
A Missouri man recalls collapsing at 50 from excessive coffee, then years of disability. After switching to Postum at his wife's urging, he improves dramatically within six months, resumes work, and regains use of a withered arm and hand, now writing with speed and neat penmanship. The ad cites Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan, and promotes reading The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
New York reformer Dr Stanton Coit jailed in London assault case
Dr Stanton Coit a famed reformer and university settlement movement leader in New York was arrested in London for allegedly striking an omnibus conductor. He received a one month sentence, appealed and was released on bail after a late dinner with Sir Montague Pollock.
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New York
Stanton Coit
London
West Side
Coit
Montague Pollock
Dr. Coft
University Settlement Movement
Eighth District Convention Meets at Anderson
Eighth district Republican convention opens in Anderson Indiana with 115 delegates. State Senator N B Hawkins of Portland A H Vestal of Anderson ex congressman George W Cromer of Muncie and Theodore Shockney of Union City vie for nomination. Balloting set for 5 pm amid talk of possible deadlock and a dark horse.
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Anderson
Ind
Congress
N. B. Hawkins
Portland
A. H. Vestal
George W. Cromer
Muncie
Theodore Shockney
Union City
Logansport Bryan Club Organized at Courthouse
Logansport Indiana March 26 The Logansport Bryan club organized at the courthouse with 5 Democrats enrolled The meeting was attended by representative Democrats of the city Dr Hattery was chosen permanent president Walter Mawcett became secretary George Burkhart vice president and Fred Boerger treasurer
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Logansport
Ind
Logansport Bryan Club
Dr. Hattery
Walter Mawcett
George Burkhart
Fred Boerger
Pyram id Pile Cure Ad Promises Home Relief
An advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Cure claiming rapid relief from piles lasting decades. It asserts cures without surgery, offers a free trial pack, and directs readers to obtain a 50 cent bar after trying the sample, with contact at Pyramid Drug Co Marshail, Mich.
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Pyramid Drug Co 143
Pyramid Bidg
Marshail, Mich
Taggart Men Go to Denver as Delegates
Indiana politics split at Seventh district convention as Thomas Taggart supporters win credentials for the national convention. Spencer Mahoney named national delegates. Keach-Holtzman rump group seats disputed, opposed by Taggart camp. Credentials and officers finalized amid party tensions and calls for unity under William Jennings Bryan.
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Denver
Thomas Taggart
Marion County
Spencer and Mahoney
Palmeri
Buckner
William Jennings Bryan
Charles Clarke
Homer Cook
Walter Tingle
Nels Hyde
Tom Wright
Taggart
Fogarty
Keach-Holtzman
John W. Kern
W. W. Spencer
Charles E. Cox
Jeremiah Mahoney
Spencer
Mahoney
Indianapolis
Philip Ryan
Charles A. Gauss
Keach- Holtzman
Flamer Cook
Walace Maines
Edward Kaub
Fay Wright
Grover Tompkins
Charles Gauss
George Blur
M. PD. Yountz
Presidential electors chosen by Democrats in districts and at large
The Democratic district conventions named presidential electors for districts 11 2 3 1 5 6 T S and 9 19 and 12 18 with contingents. Electors include John St Brill Frank Rheinhardt Itatus St East Tsune A Gladdin Rob ert Cresbmile El Henderson David Andre T L Sullivan M W Harkins A B Crampton Herman Feivans W J Houck D W Link Daniel McDonald and at large John H Spencer Adam Heimberger E P Shockley John B Taulkner and others, with county and contingent selections listed.
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John St Brill
Vanderburg
Comnelys
Frank Rheinhardt
Spencer County
Frank Wampler
Owen County
Itatus St
David Andre
Fayette County
G. L. Tremane
Wayne County
Herman Feivans
Tippecanoe County
Frank Spinney
Newton County
W. J. Houck
Grant County
G. N. Naber
Wabash County
D. W. Link
Dekalb County
A. C. Wool
Steuben County
Daniel McDonald
Marshall County
Austin Dial
Starke County
John H. Spencer
Adam Heimberger
Floyd County
E. P. Shockley
Ripley
John B. Taulkner
Laporte
English Resigns as Moores Hill College President
Milan Ind March 26 The resignation of Moores Hill College President English has been sent to Dr KE HH Wood of Indianapolis as president of the board of trustees. The resignation is to take effect August 1.
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Milan
Ind
English
Moores Hill
Callege
KE. H H. Wood
Indianapolis
Robbery Attempt Ends With Gunfire in Street Clash
Robinson reports a confrontation after leaving Sam Miller's saloon at Bright and North streets. He says a man he knew tried to rob him of his watch, produced a revolver, and fired twice during a struggle, wounding him in the side.
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F. Fisher
Rosnoke
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Dora X Wittal
Toledo
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Edward J. Fogarty
St. Joseph
Abraham Simmons
Wells County
John E. Isamb
Vigo County
B. Fleming
Ren County
O. H. Downey
Hamilton County
J. H. Shea
Jackson County
Henry W. Moore
Greene County
John W. Boehne
Archibald Stevenson
Warrick County
R.A. Cushman
Gibson County
G. A. Haaff
Joseph Aiken
Sullivan County
William B. Robinson
Knox County
Charles P. Butler
Lawrence County
Fairrie Gwin
Marin County
Thomas Halin
Harry McCart
Orange County
Louis O'Bannon
Harrison County
John Ewing
Crawford County
Dr. J. B. Stewart
Shelby County
George Osborn
William W. Spencer
Ernest T. Brown
Henry Friedman
Charles ©. de Harity
Madison County
Alden Baker
Delaware County
J. H. McFarland
Randolph County
T. §. Edger
J. O. Behymer
Tipton County
Frank W. Macoughtry
Fountain County
J. E. Fredericks
Howard County
C. W. Cunningham
Montgomery County
Fred Hencck
Laporte County
Charles Murphy
White County
Herman Evans
George L. Roby
Frank Kistler
Big Reformer
Dr. Stanton Coit
Eighth District
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Wayne & CO
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Zeno, Jordan & Zeno
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the Kinodrome
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Ise Minstrels
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Illinois Street
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F. W. Case
Priv
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Mer. J. D. Brunner
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E. Market ST
Indiana Lump
King Coalco
Blake ST
Negro
Isaiah Robinson
South Nilinois St
Peoria
Anna Hann
Philippines
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