Griffith for judge praised as a self made Democrat
The Switzerland Democrat lauds M H Griffith as a capable lawyer and public servant born on a farm who rose from humble work to law practice. It highlights his tenure as special judge in Switzerland county cases and his principled refusal to seek high tenure, urging support for him as the Democratic nominee and to win broad Republican backing.
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Francisco
Jefferson
Switzerland
The
Switzerland Democrat
Griffith
Moorefield Pike
Congress
Ohio
John D. Works
United States
California
Dearboro
Hovey
Chase
State Senate
Suffrage Heir Bequest Tops Eight Hundred Thousand
Mrs. Frank Leslie's will places the bulk of her estate, over 800000 dollars, to Carrie Chapman Catt for the advancement of woman suffrage. Executors estimate the residue to Catt with about 130000 dollars in specific gifts to relatives. The filing occurred this afternoon.
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New York
Frank Leslie
Carrie Chapman Catt
William Nelson Cromwell
Indiana Synod selects moderator and reports abroad
At Hanover on October 8 the Indiana Synod of American Presbyterian churches elected Rev. T. B. Terhune moderator. Reports show foreign missions fund surpassed 3 million toward a 7 million goal. Delegates note interdenominational school support and honor long-time Hanover College teacher Joshuah S. Garritt. Next synod session slated for Delphi.
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Hanover
Ind
Indiana Synod of American Presbyterian Churches
T. B. Terhune
W. H. Darly
Evanaville
French
Presbyterian College Board
Utah
Joshuah S. Garritt
Hanover College
Delphi
Two Deaths Reported In Indiana City
Vincennes, Oct. 9. Mary Willis aged 83 mother of Deputy State Treasurer Thornton Willis died this morning. Sheridan A. Isaacs teacher and dancing master died suddenly this morning of a paralytic stroke.
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Indiana
Vincennes
Mary Willis
Thornton Willis
Sheridan A. Isaacs
Sir Galahads Reward Ends With Courage and Renewal
Kirk Stanley sacrifices his own name to save Wilbur Webb. Webb is cleared, Stanley resigns and pursues a rugged new life in a Canadian lumber camp. Years later Nellie Locksley learns the truth and accepts him, giving him a father and a wife.
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Kirk Stanley
Kirk
John Locksley
Pines
Locksley
Nellie
States
Nellie Locksley
Linwood
Wilbur Webb
Tie
Arthur Hardwick
Galahad
Hardwick
Vevay Churches Find Guide in Lone Minister
In Vevay five church structures lack a guiding pastor. Only Rev. Sampson Cox leads the red brick Pike Street chapel where a small, united congregation meets. Father Guerdon conducts Catholic services monthly, leaving the town with no full-time pastors in most churches.
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Vevay
United States
Pike Street
Walla
Sampson Cox
Father Guerdon
Federal League Champs Issue Challenge for Real World Title
The Federal League champions on October 9 formally challenged the winner of the World's Series to a contest for the so-called real world's championship.
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Indianapolis
WETS Contest Petition Filed Over Carroll County Vote
G W Jett and others file in Carroll Circuit Court challenging Carroll county prohibition election held September 28 alleging improper appointment of election officers and lack of wets representation in some precincts. The suit claims ballots were cast under improper secrecy and voters were urged to vote over the table.
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Carrollton
Carroll Circuit Court
G. W. Jett
Carroll County
Freak calf draws crowds to Bedford farm in Indiana
Bedford Indiana October 8 William Wilson a farmer is owner of a freak calf born without a tail. The creature can only hop erratically and attracts hundreds who visit the Wilson farm to view its unusual appearance and movements.
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Bedford, Ind
William Wilson
Wilson Farm
Four Bishops Elected by Episcopal House of Bishops
Minneapolis paragraph reports four new bishops elected today by the House of Bishops. The selections include Rev. Herman Page of St Pauls Chicago to preside over Spokane, Rev. Paul Jones of Salt Lake City for Utah, Rev. George Coolidge Hunting of Berkeley for Nevada, and Rev. Hiram R. Hulse of New York for Cuba.
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Minneapolis
Minn
House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church
Herman Page
St. Paul’a Church
Chicago
Spokane
Paul Jones
Salt Lake City
Utah
George Coolidge Hunting
Berkeley
Cal
Nevada
Hiram R. Hulse
New York
Cuba
President Wilson to stay in Washington after adjournment
President Wilson said he will remain in the capital to oversee issues arising from the European war and not plan a vacation. His advisers hope he might visit the Summer White House at Cornish New Hampshire for a few days, while family members stay there.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Callere
White House
Cornish
Prohibition Dept Seeks Man Behind Whiskey Soup Case
In Charlestown West Virginia on October 8 the State Prohibition Department targets a man accused of making hot whiskey soup. He was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct in Fairmont after being found boiling staves from empty whiskey barrels and serving hot toddies from a large kettle.
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Charlestown
W. Va
State Prohibition Department
Fairmont
Stepladder planters harvest record cotton in Mississippi
Clarksdale Mississippi business notes that E R Crutcher plans to harvest 3000 acres with 11 foot stepladders to pick cotton. He forecasts two bales per acre, double the regional average, signaling a crop boom in the delta. Also mentions former Senator Lorimer being indicted in Chicago for misapplication of bank funds.
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Clarksdale
Miss
Delta
Mississippi
E. R. Crutcher
Lorimer
Chicago
Child Dies From Scalding Accident in Isom Home
In Whitesburg Kentucky on October 8 a three year old child of James Combs an Isom farmer fell into a bucket of scalding water while playing in the house. The mother could not reach it in time and the child died from the injuries.
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Whitesburg
James Combs
Sacrifice and Secrets Stir a Courageous Claim
Emma confronts Kirk Stanley over sacrificing his honor for her husband. Wilbur’s innocence hinges on Mrs. Webb’s words, while Wardwick doubts proof. Kirk faces a moral test as Mrs. Webb hints at a future reward for sacrifice amid strained loyalties.
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Mrs. Webb
Kirk Stanley
Wilbut
Kirk
Emma Webb
Wilbur Webb
Wilbur
Emima
Ena Webb
Mr. Stanley
Miny
Linwood
Kirk Stenley
Webb
Arthur Hardwick
Consolidated Gas Company
Stanley
Ianwood
Miss Smith
Galahad
Don Quixote
Emma
Mist Weald
Dig
American altitude record set at 17441 feet
Captain H. Ler Muller of the First Aeroplane Corps U S A flew an American aeroplane with an American motor to an altitude of 17441 feet at San Diego California. The feat marked a new record for American aviation.
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San Diego
Cal
H. Ler Muller
First Aeroplane Corps
U.S. A
Auction yields rare Gibbon volume with Fox note
An auction of Charles James Fox’s furniture included a gift copy of Gibbon’s Roman History. The fly leaf records a sharp remark about government ministers, yet the owner later joined the same administration. The anecdote boosted bids and the book sold for 8 guineas, a high price for the era.
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Charles James Fox
Gibbon
Fox
Brooks
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