Death of J. Smith Talley Prominent Terre Haute Leader
J. Smith Talley, trustee of DePauw University and long time coal operator, dies after a brief illness. A Civil War veteran, he led Coal Bluff Mining and chaired Y M C A and industry groups. Funeral set for Wednesday at Centenary M E Church with burial in Highland Lawn.
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Talley
Highland Lawn Ceme
Terre Haute
Vigo
Clay
Greene Counties
Middle West
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Mr. Talley
Wilmington
Del
Chester Normal
Chester
Ft. Edward Military Institute
Ft. Edward
N. Y
Delaware
Litchfield
Coal Bluff Mining Company
The
Loyal Legion
Taft Wins Indiana by Narrow Margin in 1908 Election
The Indiana result shows Taft defeating Bryan by about ten thousand votes amid a fragmented state ticket. Taft 348,993 to Bryan 338,262 with smaller totals for Debs and others. Beveridge and Hughes are credited with pivotal campaigning that helped secure Indiana for Taft.
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William Howard Taft
Indiana
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft
Chafin
Debs
People’s Party
Socialist Labor
Independence Party
Bryan
Marshall
A. J. Beveridge
C. E. Hughes
New York
Senator Beveridge
Beveridge
White House
Hermit Lifestyle Ends As Mount Cave Is Found
In Hazleton Pennsylvania Chief Turnbach and four residents found John Posar living as a hermit six months after he vowed to never wash or work. He resided in a cave on a mountain ledge with unkempt hair long over his body and nails described as resembling long chicken spans. The rescue ends his self imposed isolation and uncertain appearance.
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Hazleton
John Posar
Turnbach
West Hazleton
Faithful Fire Horse Meets a Merciful End
The Indiana Veterinary College found a four by two inch glass fragment in the hip of Dan the fire horse, likely from a fallen pane during a fire. Dan served 12 years at Hose Company No. 14 Kenwood Ave and Thirtieth St and was loved by the neighborhood.
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Dan
Coots
Indiana Veterinary College
Veterinary College
Charles Miller
Kenwood Avenue
Thirtieth Street
Pan
George Wardesty
Gibson Will Re Probate Court Bailiff
Probate Judge-elect Ross announced the appointment of William F. E. Gibson at 353 West Tenth Street as bailiff for his court. Gibson has spent 15 years with Foster Lumber Company and will start immediately.
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Ross
Wiliam FE. Gibson
Tenth Street
Gibson
Foster Lumber Company
Reliable History of the Philippines 16 Ready for Public
Dr. Barrows new work History of the Philippines published by Bobbs Merrill Indianapolis. He spent two years researching while traveling the archipelago. The book suits young readers in the Philippines and America and serves as a reliable textbook with accurate maps and solid research.
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The
Philippines
David P. Barrows
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Indianapolis
Barrows
United States
Illinois couple arrested after leaving baby at game
Champaign neighbors detained a University of Illinois law student Jimes Powers and his wife after reports their infant cried loudly at a football game. The baby’s cries prompted neighbors to intervene and authorities to arrest the couple. Their hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
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Powers
University of Illinois
Youth’s uncommon luck spares swindler in federal case
In Memphis Tennessee a 14 year old, David Stellberg, had his extreme youth sentence stayed and a $250 fine imposed after being charged with using the mails for fraud. The youth’s large August deals unsettled fur and hide dealers across the west and east as the scheme unfolded.
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Memphis
Tenn
David Stellberg
Button Vote Sealed Dolan Backed by Precinct Swap
In Lexington Kentucky Jack Dolan the road builder lost a trouser button at a county precinct convention. He declared any man who could replace the button would win his vote. Deputy Sheriff Ben Freckman, running for sheriff, retrieved a needle thread and button from a farmhouse and secured Dolan’s vote and Dolan’s large following.
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Lexington
Jack Dolan
Dolan
Ben Freckman
Eastern cattle barred from import to Illinois show
Governor Deneen in Illinois issued four proclamations barring import of live stock from New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey where foot and mouth disease exists. The move bars some prize animals from the Springfield live stock show per state board recommendations.
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Springfield
Illinois State Board of Live Stock Commissioners
Deneen
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Daly In Charge Of Traffic On Central Lines
Announcement states Vice President C F Daly of the New York Central now controls all traffic including east and west passenger freight express and mail. Daly’s authority surpasses other traffic officials and marks a peak in his rapid railroad ascent noted by friends and colleagues.
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C. F. Daly
New York Central
Daly
Newman
New York
Charles F. Daly
Negro Thief Fires On Officer After Jewelry Store Theft
A black man who pawned nine watches and two Masonic rings stolen from Krauss and Sechter's jewelry store on Illinois street earlier Monday fired twice at Patrolman Oliver Henry at five pm. The officer shot back four times and pursued the suspect for blocks but he escaped. The man is described as matching a prior suspect who broke Fletcher Noe's display window and stole a tray of jewelry.
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Krauss & Sechter’s
Ilinois Street
Oliver Henry
Indiana Avenue
Fletcher Noe
Rumor of Plage for Fairbanks A Surprise for Him
Washington November 2 Vice President Fairbanks visiting the White House learned rumors from Hot Springs that he would be ambassador to Great Britain He replied with surprise and said he would practice law in Indianapolis after his term ends in March He called Indianapolis the best city in the world
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Washington
Fairbanks
White House
Hot Springs
Great Britain
Indianapolis
Booth Tarkington Here For Brief Visit In Indianapolis
Newton Booth Tarkington, famed author and playwright, rests at his old Indianapolis home with Harry I Wilson. The duo has been touring a new play titled Cameo Kiroy and Nat C Goodwin is billed as the Tarkington Wilson star. The ad notes Pazq Ointment promises cure for piles within 6 to 14 days or money back.
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Newton Booth Tarkington
Indianapolis
Harry I. Wilson
Mr. Tarkington
Kiroy
Nat C. Goodwin
Tarkington-Wilson
Penniless Clerk Owes 60 Dollars in Relief Petition
Barry Phillips of Indianapolis, a clerk, is shown as having no property in his bankruptcy schedule. He lists $60 exemption as a test, declaring no assets to exempt while owing $50 in taxes and $1,500 in other debts.
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Barry Phillips
Indianapolis
Phillips
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J. Henry Smith
Sen
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Moe Ae
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Ae Tees
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Lilly
Stalnaker
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Hoover-Watson Printing Co
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