Missouri Leads In Potatoes As State Revenue Reaches Capitol Figures
Jefferson City Mo Oct 27 Missouri farmers produced 7 480 000 bushels of Irish potatoes in 1909 earning about 5 013 000 dollars at 67 cents a bushel The article notes most growers were German not Irish and suggests the crop funds could nearly build the state capitol with a small surplus for an executive mansion
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Jefferson City
Missouri
J. C. A. Hiller
State Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ireland
Murphy
Whitestown Night of Fights Disturbs Indiana Village
Excitement ran high in Whitestown near Lebanon as unknown assailants attacked several residents. William Farley and Jesse Shaw were assaulted, the Big Four station night operator struck, and Morris Hoger and Oscar Wolf robbed a barber shop raid led to arrests. Mrs. Margaret Brouchard died suddenly in Zionsville. The treasury plans to issue a large supply of $1 notes amid public unpopularity.
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Lebanon
Ind
Whitestown
William Farley
Jesse Shaw
Big Four
Morris Hoger
Oscar Wolf
Neese & Keeley
Verification Needed for Five Certified Notes in Circulation
The document states that there are five ver certificates in creulation and that issuing further certificates is impossible except through redemption of worn or mutilated one dollar notes retired from circulation.
Jack Johnson to stump for Rooster on San Juan Hill
New York October 27 Jack Johnson the negro heavyweight champion will campaign for the democratic ticket next Wednesday night under John F Curry's colored democracy in Mistah Currys ward He plans to outline the leading issues to about 1900 colored gentlemen and friends in attendance He notes his support is for the democratic side though he disapproves of Theodore Roosevelt's progressive ways
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San’ Juan Hill
John F. Curry
Colored Democracy
Johnson
Court of General Sessions
Theodore Roosevelt
Mistah Curry
Diphtheria Strains Often Spread By Carriers
In 111 positive cases, 41 percent showed no exposure to diphtheria. Dr. J. P. Simonds notes half of cases arise from healthy carriers in throats. Germs may spread via coughing or sneezing. unlike tuberculosis, carriers may not be ill. Of 275 positives, only 74 had definite exposure.
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State Board of Health
Dr. Simonds
Freeing Man Arrested in Greencastle Shooting Case
Greencastle Ind Oct 27 James Coverdale the elderly man jailed for shooting Winfield Patterson in the shoulder with a shotgun was released Wednesday Patterson along with three others tried to force an entrance to Coverdales home on a political mission Patterson a candidate for constable no prosecution is expected.
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Greencastle
Ind
James Coverdale
Winfield Patterson
Coverdale
Patterson
Morrison Fails to Equal Moissant on Paris Flight
Paris October 27 Aviator Morrison could not complete the Issy to London flight for the second time as motor trouble forced an early return after a short distance. He planned a third attempt later Tuesday. Morrison had abandoned the initial attempt on Wednesday.
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Paris
Morrison
Issy
London
Rabid dog bites three in Columbus Indiana
In Columbus on October 27 Miss Kate Davis Benjamin Sullivan and Margaret Stepp six of Hope were bitten by a mad dog owned by David Stepp. The animal also bit several other dogs before a posse killed it. Dewitt Hager seventeen fled the country after being charged with stealing four bushels of clover seed. He rode away, then released his horse with a note saying to return to Baptist College. Mrs Emelinda Yoder who died in a Pennsylvania street car crash was cremated after insufficient remains were found to fill a coffin.
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Sun
Columbus
Ind
Kate Davis
Benjamin Sullivan
Margaret Stepp
Hope
David Stepp
Dewitt Hager
W. T. Hager
Baptist College
Emelinda Yoder
Pennsylvania
Churches Welcome Anti-Saloon League in Indianapolis
Indianapolis churches open their doors for the Anti-Saloon League field day services on November 20. About thirty-five ministers back the effort to ban pulpit use for the day as twenty state and national speakers plan to address prohibition in forty churches, with half hosting meetings in the forenoon and half in the evening. Officials expect total attendance around 40,000.
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Indianapolis
Anti-saloon League
League
Shumaker
The
Republicans Push Voting Machines For City Demonstration
Chairman Harry R. Wallace of the Republican county committee urges the board of elections to place voting machines in engine houses and other locations to demonstrate their use. He cites lack of Democratic chair Ernest T. Brown’s polling place announcements and seeks no expense by using existing sites. The move aims to train precinct committeemen and citizens in voting procedures before the upcoming election.
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Harry R. Wallace
Republican County Committee
Democratic Committee
Ernest T. Brown
Board of Elections
Wallace
Cullom Sees Victory After Taft Talks
Washington Oct. 27 Sen ator Shelby M. Cullom after a long conference with President Taft declared he is hopeful about general Republican prospects in the storm tossed campaign. He said public sentiment now favors his party and cited a favorable tide.
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Taft
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
Congress
Cullom
Republicans to Speak Friday in Indiana Tour
Ex Gov Richard W Yates Rockport Ind and dozens of speakers listed for Friday night across Indiana towns including Brazil Terre Haute Franklin Hammond Laporte Newcastle New Lisbon Petersburg Fort Wayne Huntington Ligonier Union Center Pleasant Mills Cromstown North Liberty Walkertown Dora Avilla Colburn Modoc Richmond Corydon Randolph County with times noted from noon to night highlighting a statewide GOP speaking tour.
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Richard W. Yates
Rockport
Ind
Charles’. B. Landis
Nappanee
Senator Beveridge
Brazil
Terre Haute
N. Harding
Franklin
Finley Mount
Hammond
Edgar D. Crumpacker
Laporte County
W. O. Barnard
Newcastle
W. ©. Barnard
New Lisbon
Fred C. Ganse
Frank B. Posey
Petersburg
John C. Chaney
Ft. Wayne
Huntington
W. D.headrick
Ligonier
Thomas A. Daily
Union Center
Rollin Warner
Harry O. Chamberlin
Pleasant Mills
Dudley Shirley
Cromstown
John Moorman
North Liberty
Judge O. N. Heaton
Emsley W. Johnson
Alquina
Harvey B. Stout
Laurel
George A. Gambel
Walkertown
A. H. Plummer
Dora
Fred I. King
Charles Bush
Avilla
William Hogan
Walter Ball
Atlanta
R. M. VanAtta
Fowlerton
Frank Tilly
Pittsboro
Oxcar Bland
Loogootee
W. H. Talbot
Locgootee
Otis E. Gully
Warren
George W. Thompson
Colburn
F. M. Overton
Modoc
Ed Tackson
Richmond
Thomas Davidson
Gurley Brewer
Washington
A. E. Martin
Moscow
BD. E. Boone
Cedar Lake
William J.mcaller
F. N. Grant
J. F. Meeker
Leroy
F. Smith
Union W. Youngblood
Corydon
Laconia
George L. Denny
Randolph County
Landis speaks at Udell plant about tariff and work
Charles B. Landis told Udell plant workers that a democratic congress passing a free trade bill would end whistles and give time for political speeches. Republican candidate Linton A. Cox urged support for employer liability law and progressive Taft Beveridge policies. Landis recalled 1896 idle days and lauded today’s high labor pay under tariff policy.
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Charles B. Landis
Udell Company
Linton A. Cox
Congress
Taft
Beveridge
Landis
Women Oppose Child Labor Campaign in Indiana
The Indiana federation of women's clubs plans an active campaign against child labor and will urge the legislature to enact stricter laws. They seek action against employing messenger boys under 17 and anticipate opposition from the Manufacturers' Association, ready to fight hard.
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Richmond
Ind
Indiana Federation of Women’s Clubs
Manufacturers’ Association
Gentle push lands Foraker off stump in Ohio politics
Columbus Ohio October 27 1910 the Republican state committee chaired by Lewis C Laylin and secretary Malcolm Jennings has called Senator Joseph Benson Foraker off the stump in Ohio The move rare in state campaigns comes as Senator Dick seeks re election on a standout platform while Senator Burton at Gallipolis condemned the progressive wing in frank terms The telegram from Columbus dated October 26 asks all controversies to be set aside until victory is achieved and is signed by Laylin and Jennings on behalf of committees and candidates across states and local tickets
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Columbus, CO
Republican State Committee
Lewis C. LayHn
Malcolm Jennings
Joseph Benson Foraker
Ohio
Burton
Gallipolis
Lewis
Laylin
Local Campaigners Rally Amid Turmoil and Calls for Change
Fragmentary speech notes show concerns over campaign viability and demands to cancel activities and modify local committees led by J. B. Forakeer amid party unrest.
Durbin Says Beveridge Safe Amid Indiana Campaign
Ex Governor W T Durbin met with President Taft at the White House and expressed confidence in Beveridge's prospects. Durbin dismissed gloom among Republicans, saying Indiana voters are aroused and Beveridge is making a mass appeal, though outcome remains to be seen. Durbin planned to return to Indiana after the talk.
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Sun
Washington Service
Hibbs
Washington
W. T. Durbin
Indiana
White House
Taft
Senator Beveridge
Col. Durbin
Gore to Speak in Indiana Four Times in Early November
Gore will address audiences in PERT on Nov 3 afternoon, Lafayette on Nov 3 evening, Vincennes on Nov 5 afternoon, and Evansville on Nov 5 evening, according to Democratic speaking bureau chairman Hendren.
Calocide Compound Offers Relief for Bunions and Foot Ailments
An article extols Calocide compound as a quick remedy for acute bunion inflammation from Knob-Joint buns. It describes a hot foot bath using Calocide, 25 cents a package, and notes the product is available to the public with a booklet on foot ailments. It claims draws out inflammation and can ease corns, chilblains, sweaty feet, callouses, tender feet, ingrown nails, and bunions with one to two uses.
Horses and Vehicles for Sale at Weekly Auction
Seventy five horses and mares including work horses farm wares Wagyu horses drivers and cheap plug horses listed for sale. A number of wagons buggies and all kinds of harness will be offered at the regular weekly sale on Monday October 31 at 532 West Washington Street.
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West
Washington Street
Indianapolis Automobile Directory listing local car dealers
The Motor Car Center and multiple Indianapolis addresses show a directory of auto dealers and services. Listings include Huppmobile, Overland, Henderson Motors, Cole and others with stock numbers such as 30 and 20, plus references to tires and trucks.
Uprising in Egypt Foreseen by British Officials
London dispatch reports British fears of a winter uprising in Egypt. Egyptian regimental officers rush back as leave ends and orders recalled. The War Office signals readiness for rapid war footing and contemplates appointing Sir Reginald Wingate as military dictator in place of Sir Eldon Gerst.
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London
Egypt
War Office
London Daily
Elden Gerst
Bomb Causes Panic in Crowded New York Street
A bomb thrown at the front door of Antonio Lefrance’s grocery store in a tenement district partially wrecked the entry and sent about 200 residents fleeing into the street. Lefrance and his wife were awakened by the blast and thrown from bed, covered with plaster.
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New York
Antonio Lefrance
Lefrance
Plans rummage sale by Central Ave church aid society
The Aid society of the Central avenue English Reformed church will conduct a rummage sale at 601 South West street.
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Aid Society of
The
Central Avenue
English Reformed Church
South West Street
The Giant sortweie tier by Ward Plat
The fragmentary item notes a piece titled The Giant sortweie tier by Ward Plat. It appears as a literary or catalog entry with minimal context and no clear event or publication details. Further readable text is needed to confirm author, style, or significance.
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Ward ‘Plat
White House Announces Republican Ticket Speeches in New York
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor will deliver speeches in New York state as part of the Republican ticket activities. The announcements were made at the White House and emphasize party outreach and policy themes.
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White House
Secretary of Agriculture
Wiretary of Commerce
Lab c
New York State
Pile Cure Promises Fast Relief and Free Trial
Advertisement for Pyramid Pile Cure claiming quick, complete cure of piles including bleeding itching and protrusion. Promotes 50 cent drug store package and a free mail trial from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan with testimonials from Indiana patient cured after 30 years. Warns against unnecessary operations and urges to request the free trial.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Indiana
Dry Cities See 339 More Arrests in 1909 Versus 1908
The Indianapolis Star reports 339 additional arrests in dry cities during 1909 compared with wet 1908, a rise of over 15 percent, with liquor license revenue down $261,455.06. It notes 556 saloons closed amid county option unrest and cites U S Internal Revenue Bureau data from Indianapolis on rising liquor consumption for the year ending July 3, 1910.
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Office of
The
State Statistician
State House
Indianapolis Star
Star
Siepee
United States Internal Revenue Bureau
Atdianapolis
Court House
Indianapolis
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