Campaigns Near End as Voters Prepare for Election
In the closing days of a heated campaign both parties hold final rallies. Republicans Beveridge and Democrats Kern lead a schedule of events with Judge Nelson and Rufus Magee speaking in Georgetown Bethlehem Osage New Waverly Elkshall and Young America. Voters are shown how to use the voting machine and are learning to cast mixed tickets ahead of next Wednesday verdict.
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Beveridge
Judge Nelson
Rufus Magee
Georgetown
Rufus McGee
D. D. Fickle
Osage
Bethlehem Township
Nelson
West
J. H. Neff
George Brookhart
New Waverly
Judge Net 600
Young America
Elkshall
Albert J. Beveridge
Court House
Campaign betting chatter echoes through Indiana towns
Vague betting reports spread across Logansport and nearby areas as men plan wagers on Taft and Bryan with bets due to turn public once more. Rumors mention bearded bets and a peanut wager around the courthouse square as campaign spectators watch for one decisive pro or con.
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Logansport
Bryan
Court House
Taft
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam Promises Rapid Diarrhea Cure
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam has served for 61 years as a prompt reliable cure for diarrhoea dysentery and cholera infantum. Since these illnesses strike at night every home should keep a bottle on hand. It never fails. Sold by all gruggists. Full size bottle 35c.
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Wakefield
Howard watch introduced as first American pocket model
The Howard claims to be America’s first watch and finest practical pocket timepiece from 1842. It markets the Howard extra thin as a guaranteed accurate, fixed-price model ranging from $35 to $150, with distributors promoting the brand and its dealer network.
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Howard
America
Notice of Petition to Protect Real Estate From Sale
In Cass County Indiana the estate of John A William Wefel deceased appears in the Cass Circuit Court Sept term 1908 Cause No 5465 Samuel Foster filed a petition to protect from sale the real estate of the decedent, held by petitioner for widow and heirs, with the court to act at the Court House in Ann Indiana on the 7th day.
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Indiana
Cass County
John Avilliam Wefel
William Wefel
Cass Circuit Court
Samuel Foster
S. Circuit Court
Conaty
Court House Ann
Campaign squawker disrupts Marshall day crowds
The Marshall campaign scene was suddenly noisy as tin horns and squawkers appeared by the score. Small boys from all parties waved the ear splitting devices adding their noise to the day’s events.
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Marshall Day
Badge Man Comes to Town in Party Parade
A badge man set up at the corner of Fourth and Broadway to attract Democrats, displaying only Democratic badges. Hidden Republican ornaments were staged to appear today as the stunt unfolds with the crowd in town for the election season.
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Fourth and Broadway
Rogues Row Cheers Ending Campaign Time
A Rogues Row resident expresses relief as the campaign nears completion saying next Tuesday offers a path to honest work. The speaker notes campaign strain on lawyers without large wealth and accuses some lawyers and officials of being too focused on speeches to handle court cases.
After Election, Legal Business Rumors of Profit
The speaker notes that current times are tight due to fees and delays but forecasts a surge in legal work once the election concludes. They imply widespread financial strain and a hoped return of money as cases clear.
Mrs Stuyvesant Fish Defends New York Society Against 400 Talk
Mrs Stuyvesant Fish replies to Mrs Corvallis West defending New York society from defaming charges. She calls Newport sane, says genuine social life is about brains and philanthropy, and questions the continued relevance of the 400 and Ward McAllister’s old count.
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Garrison-on-the-Hudson
N. Y
New York
Mrs. Fish
Newport Society
Newport
King Edward
Roosevelt
New York Society
Ward McAllister
Administrator's Sale of George Kaufman Estate
Martha E. Kaufman administratrix will auction the estate at the late residence in Washington township northwest of Walton on Wednesday November 18 1908 starting 10 30 a m. Personal property includes horses cattle hogs farming implements vehicles harness grain and more. Cash for amounts five dollars and under. over five dollars to be paid by note with security due in three months bearing six percent interest if not paid when due. Auctioneer listed.
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George Kaufman
Washington Township
Walton
Martha E. Kaufman
Economic limits affect Marshall day parade bands
Chairman Guthrie explains the central committee could not hire more bands for the Marshall day parade due to economy. The committee hired one band and the Merchants' Band donated its services.
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Guthrie
Central Committee
Babes In Toyland at Nelson Theater sparks record crowds
Victor Herbert's operatic revue Babes In Toyland with Librettist MacDonough opens Monday evening November 2. The show draws huge audiences across New York Chicago Boston and Philadelphia due to witty lines and excellent music.
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Toyland
Victor Herbert Glen “‘McDonough
Nelson
Mr.MacDonough
Victor Herbert
New York City
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Broadway Vaudeville Delight Lands Top Billing This Week
The city’s best vaudeville show returns to Broadway this week with LaCrandall the wire artist Carberry and Stanton humorous aerial act by the Flying Bandards and Miss Maude Chestnut in illustrated songs. The program promises top entertainment and great laughs.
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LaCrandall
Carberry and Stanton
Billy Link Delivers Rival Show At Crystal Theatre
Crystal Theatre audiences praised Billy Link for an outstanding performance last night, topping his August engagement at the same venue. The show featured a dynamic set and strong reception from locals.
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Crystal
Depew Burdette Stock Company Opens At Nelson
Crystal Theatre lights up with the Depew Burdette Stock Company for a week long run. Georgia Charteris and sister Williette return with Directoire gowns while Eddie Dwyer introduces new acts. The Hudson children, Billy Link, strong singing and dancing by the girls, and the vaudeville troupe headline a capacity crowd.
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Georgia Charteris
Directoire
Logansport
Williette Charteris
Eddie Dwyer
Hudson Children
Billy
Link
Depew-Burdette
The
Nelson
Depew
Miss Depew
NEWS FROM WALTON social notes and local visits
Miss Iranie Kulb of Logansport visited with Marion Kulb on Sunday. Bert and Mrs Burkit and Emma and Esther Vernon spent Sunday with Lyon Care and family. William Minters went to Indianapolis. Peters of Galveston called on the Oyler family. Bert and Mrs Curtis of Indianapolis stayed with Ruths. Daniel Bohn, formerly of Walton now in Greentown, arrived to greet friends. Emma Appleton of Tipton visited home folks. Charles Toney and family were guests of Ira Ryder at Rockfield. One hundred sixty residents attended the Logansport rally to see Tom Marshall.
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Ter Emma
Esther Vernon
Lyon Care
Logansport
William Minters
Indianapolis
Miss Peters
Galveston
Joe Oyler
Bert Curtis
Roosevelt Endorses Moral Courage and Judgment in Presidents
The piece asserts wisdom and moral courage as essential to a great president. It credits Judge Taft with possessing both on the bench and in the cabinet.
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Roosevelt
Taft
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