Temperance Cause Attacked by Pro License Advocate
A temperance pamphlet attacks a candidate as a license ally, arguing he once campaigned on license tickets and would be influenced by liquor interests if elected to Congress. It cites Congressional records, cites Senate proceedings on the Littlefield Bill, and warns voters against trusting the avowed saloon advocate.
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Marshall
Tom Taggart
John W. Kern
Bell
Lving
Cannon
Senate Committee
Knox
Raymer
Littlefield
Congress
Anti-Saloon League
Supreme Court
Wabash River Could Be First Class Waterway
Prof. A O Cox of the Indiana state normal school says the Wabash between Terre Haute and Vincennes could be upgraded with a modest expense to a four foot channel for package freight. He notes sand bars are short and dredging or jetty work would allow river boats, create wharves, cut transportation costs, and better serve farmers and towns lacking rail access.
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Middle West
A. O. Cox
Indiana State Normal School
Prof. Cox
Terre Haute
Vincennes
United States
Chicago
Cox
Mississippi
Prohibition Vote Shapes Douglas County Election Outlook
Letter disputes last week's Tug col a Journal analysis by Burgett claiming a strong showing. author cites Prohibition vote as basis for a larger Douglas County tally, asserting potential 3600 votes there while noting mixed regional predictions from Tuscola Review and Hindsboro News about Calhoun’s prospects.
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Tugcola
Burgett
Douglas County
Tuscola Review
Dogulas
Hindsboro
Calhoun
Revival at Wabash church boosts local interest
Rev D H Rupp of the Church of God conducts a revival meeting at the Wabash appointment ten miles east of Marshall. The community shows growing religious awakening with Rev Ryghmiona of Decatur assisting and delivering much of the preaching.
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D. H. Rupp
Church of God
Wabash
Marshall
Ryghmiona
Decatur
Non- partisan concern over Illinois reapportionment politics
A 1911 Illinois statewide issue questions the fairness of districting under Governor Stevenson. The piece argues urgent partisan consequences in Congressional and Senate districting and warns voters against aiding Stevenson which might weaken the Republican party. It raises questions about non partisan districts and potential Senate vacancies and appointments.
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Voter
Illinois
Stevenson
United States
Republican Party
Adlai Stevenson
Oil Production In Illinois Field Shrinks Amid Water Shortage
The drought has halted water supply and stalled pipelines, squeezing development in the Illinois oil field and foretelling a production drop before spring. In Crawford and Clark counties, some districts remain active with promising wells, while operators reassess older Trenton rock holdings for a possible winter revival.
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Illinois
Licking Township
Crawford County
Clark County
Hardinsville Pool
Martin
Honey Creek
Trenton Rock
Judge Hollenbeck for State Representative
Judge Wm. T. Hollenbeck, Clark county Republican, former legislator, aided passage of the two cent fare law local option law and pure food law. Supporters say he stands by the people and deserves votes to reward faithful service.
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Hollenbeck
Clark County
Marriage of Ralph English and Bonnie English at M B H parsonage
Last Sunday at 3 o clock a quiet ceremony joined Ralph English and his adopted cousin Miss Bonnie English with Rev. E L Pletcher officiating. Present were the minister and wife, Robert English, Edna English, and Wolley Williams. They reside in a new home two miles southeast of Oliver.
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MBH
Ralph English
Bonnie English
E L. Pletcher
Marshall
Robert English
Edna English
Wolley Williams
Oliver
Judge Everett Connelly for Clark County State's Attorney
Judge Everett Connelly a Parker township native and Michigan trained lawyer, seeks the Clark County state's attorney post. He gained early notice for breaking up bootlegging, enforcing fair laws, and resisting partisan influence, earning high praise from leading local lawyers and political enemies alike. He pledges firm, impartial enforcement of state laws and duty above cliques.
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Judge Connelly
Parker Township
Casey High School
University of Michigan
Marshall
Perdue
Clark County
H C Bell
Connelly
Sutton
Gasaway
Hollenbeck
Bank law reforms face voter ratification in Chicago
In 1905 1906 Chicago bank failures exposed gaps in state banking law. The 1905 act limited deposits and prohibited lending to insiders but required voter ratification to sustain reforms. The Herald urges depositors and citizens to vote yes to protect both individual accounts and community financial security.
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Chicago
Walsh, Stensland and
Abner Smith
Herald
Encouraging the Interurban in Local Stock Drive
The Westfield Review reports post election push to solicit stock for the traction line. Local supporters in Clarksville have subscribed over $400 and Westfield backers are liberal. A close local campaign will target further subscriptions.
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Westfield Review
Clarksville
Westfield
Oil Strike Reported Near Kansas Edgar County
A gushing oil well was brought in Friday on Curtis Pennell’s farm six miles southwest of Kansas in Edgar County. The Missouri Oil & Gas Company lease wells struck oil with 80 feet rise within thirteen minutes of shooting and the well, 435 feet deep, is the first good well brought in Edgar County.
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Kansas
Curtis Pennell
Edgar County
Missouri Oil & Gas Company
Bell Speech Draws Debate On Record and Voters
The Toledo Republican reports Mr Bells address praising local preachers in Marshall while questioning how temperance supporters and church members can back him over Mr Cannon with his numerous pro temperance bills.
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Toledo Republican
Bells
Marshall
Bell
Cannon
Twelve in County Jail on Diverse Charges
The Robinson Argus reports twelve persons jailed in the county on Monday morning. Seven are charged with bootlegging, one with assault to murder, one with abandonment of wife and child, and two offenses are not learned.
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Robinson Argus
Marriage Licenses Granted in Marshall and Surrounding Areas
Silas A. Walker age 28 and Mary A. Day age 21 both of Marshall secured marriage licenses. Also listed are Thomas M. Turner 26 and Myrtle M. Coleman 23 of Borton, Otto Alabaugh 21 and Effie Hollenbeck 19 of Hatton, Bert Clyde Lutz 27 and Olive Elnora Beadle 19 of Marshall, Ralph H. English 18 and Bonnie English 16 of Marshall.
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Silas A. Walker
Marshall
Mary A. Day
Thomas M. Turner
Borton
Myrtle M. Coleman
Otto Alabaugh
Effie Hollenbeck
Hatton
Bert Clyde Lutz
Olive Elnora Beadle
Ralph H. English
Bonnie English
Evangelical Church Services on Sunday
Evangelical sermons announced for Sunday at Marshall church with German preaching at 3 p m. Grand Turn Emanuel holds a 7 p m service. Zion Big Creek schedules 10 30 a m. and M e we te / aa gos quoted, Pastor B J Nitache, Postmaster Biggs et al Westfield.
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Marshall Church
Grand Turn
Emanuel
Zion
Big Creek
B. J. Nitache
Arab horse thief captured after Melrose theft
A valuable horse stolen October 15 from Fred Reese in Melrose Township led Sheriff Davison to arrest John Salem of Pittsburg Kansas in Fayetteville St Clair County. Salem, tied to a horse theft ring near East St Louis, faced jail after waiving examination and posting bail set at 500 dollars.
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Fred Reese
Melrose
Davison
Fayetteville
Down
St. Clair County
John Salem
Pittsburg
Kansas
East St Louis
Salem
Election Returns by Telephone From Wabash Co
Manager Walter of the Wabash Telephone Co states the firm will provide reliable election returns next Tuesday night free of charge. Telephone users may call anytime to inquire about election news.
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Walter
The
Wabash Telephone Co
Lberty
Miss Mary Day Weds Silas Walker Rey at Gorham Home
A pretty Thursday ceremony at Mr and Mrs C E Gorham's home united Miss Mary Day and Silas Walker Rey with Arthur W Miles reading. The couple, relatives present, plan to live in Indianapolis after a short visit with relatives.
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C E Gorham
Mary Day
Silas Walker Rey
Arthur W Miles
Wabash Telephone Co
Indianapolis
H H Knipe
North Sixth Street
Sewer Contract Delayed on East Side Improvement Bid
Four bidders met with the Board of Local Improvements to discuss a delayed east side sewer project. A bidder’s missing bid guarantee prompted postponement after no attorney general ruling. The board decided to re-advertise the contract to avoid any technical illegality.
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East Side
Board of Local Improvements
Attorney General
The
Herald
Pretty Church Wedding Unites Ferry and Gallagher
Patrick John Ferry and Miss Mary A. Gallagher were married at 9 this morning in St. Marys church with Rev. Fr. Del Fosse officiating. The ceremony drew many relatives and friends and a lavish wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s mother’s home north of the city.
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Patrick John Ferry
Mary A. Gallagher
St. Mary’s Church
del Fosse
Barney’ Gallagher
John Ferry
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Everett Connelly
Lnto
Nice, Orderly Town
Evangelical Church Services
Biggs
Et T . Weatfield
Thief
Arabia
W. Murphy
Morgan Farm
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