Bell Promises and Political Debate in Marshall
The Paris Beacon critiques H. C. Bell of Marshall for promising to support Roosevelt policies and various bills to win votes. It argues Bell would follow party obstruction and that his pledges overlook existing laws, contrasting him with veteran Rep. Cannon who knows current legislation and constitutional limits.
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Congress
H. C. Bell
Marshall
Paris Beacon
Bell
Roosevelt
Mr. Bell
John Sharp Williams
Cannon
Cannon Cannot Afford To Promise As Mr. Bell
Senate
House
Historic Forest Fires Through Atlantic Lake States Fires
An overview of historic forest fires highlighting Miramichi 1825 Peshtigo 1871 and later Michigan Minnesota Hinckley 1894. It notes area destroyed casualties and long term regional losses beyond timber value.
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Lake States
Miramichi
Newcastle
Miramichi River
New Brunswick
Chatham
Douglastown
Wisconsin
Peshtigo
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Hinckley
Minnesota
Mattoon Lawyer Indicted in Ballot Bribery Case
John S. Hall of Mattoon a well known lawyer and Democratic politician was indicted on a bribery charge. He allegedly offered Township Clerk Frank Berry $1000 for access to ballots from the last township election if a recount is ordered. Mattoon township voted dry by 62 to 38.
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John S. Hall
Mattoon
Hall
Frank Berry
Ercion
Broad ruling would permanent shield liquor shipments across states
The passage argues a broader rule could endure Supreme Court scrutiny, protecting more territory from interstate liquor shipments. It emphasizes permanence and broader reach as key benefits of the proposed approach.
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Supreme Court
Cannon Opens Campaign in Casey and Martinaville
Hon. Joseph G. Cannon toured Casey Martinaville West Union and the city court house delivering rallies before large enthusiastic crowds. He argued for Republican growth tariff policy and criticized Democratic power 1894 to 1897 while praising Taft and the national Republican ticket. He defended Reed rule attacks and urged election of the national state and county tickets including Judge Connelly.
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Joseph G. Cannon
Casey
Martinaville
West Union
Court House
Cannon
Taft
Gompers
Democratic Party
Reed
House
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Connelly
Nomination for Governor Rev Harry L Murray
Rev Harry L Murray of Longmont Colorado was nominated for governor on the Prohibition ticket last week. He formerly pastored the M E church here in 1897 and 98 and gained influence with the youth. He later served Lyons and Hygiene congregations and led the building of a $4700 church at Lyons. Friends here react with pleasure at the honor.
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Harry L. Murray
Longmont
Colo
Colorado
Mr. Murray
M. E
Lyons and
Hygiene
Hydrophobia scare prompts dog control in Terre Haute
Fears of an epidemic spread as mad dogs bite residents in Terre Haute and West Terre Haute. Bites led to treatment at a Chicago institute. The Terre Haute mayor orders dogs muzzled or killed to curb the threat.
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Terre Haute
West Terre Haute
Pastner Institute
Chicago
M. E. Church Rally Sets Sunday Morning Service
The church announces a rally during the Sunday School event next Sunday with a full church gathering at 10:46 a m. All members and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend with E Pletcher, Pastor, extending the invitation.
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E. Pletcher
Pastos
Johnson Set Free In Martinsville Killing Trial
The trial of Charles Johnson for the death of Charles Miller in Martinsville ended with a not guilty verdict. Both youths were underage and from good families and many local residents testified for Johnson. Jurors acquitted after deliberations following jury selection and presentation of the case.
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Charles Johnson
Charles Miller
Martinsville
Johnson
Miller
Young Johnson
Well Drill Sinks Through Bottom on Bierbaum Farm
A farm incident east of the city on Henry Bierbaum’s property saw a hand drill bore through the dry well bottom about eight feet during deepening. The surface was quickly sought but no injuries occurred as the well gradually filled with water.
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Henry Bierbaum
Mr. Bierbaum
Illinois Methodist Conference Appoints Dozens Of Ministers At Carrollton
The 85th annual Illinois Methodist conference gathered in Carrollton from Thursday to Monday. Bishop Joseph F. Berry presided. Rev. E. A. Hamilton resigned amid Snell trial links. Resolutions urged temperance aided by electing congressmen. Numerous district appointments listed across Mattoon and adjoining counties.
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Illinois
Carrollton
Joseph F. Berry
Buffalo
N. Y
E. A. Hamilton
Newman
Snell
Speakerannon
Mattoon
Parker Shields
Uperintendent
Arcola
A. B. Peck
Brocton
Daniel Dundas
Bruce
David H. Munson
Casey
A. L
S. N. Westfield
Oakland
F. B. Ward
George E. Haas
Supply
Paris
A S.flannigan
W L. Ewing
Redman
J E. Bula
Shelbyville
First
N. M. Rigg
E. B. Houck
Stewardson
C. T. Pilch
Strasburg
C. W. Haney
Sulivan
T. J. Wheat
Toledo
G. M. Calhoun
P L York
Vermillion
O. B. Hess
Westfield
J. H. Elder
Windsor
F. W. Moore
West Union
Marshall
Clark County
M. N. English
J. W. VanCleave
Champaign
M. E Hobart
Elkhart
D V. Goudy
Monticello
H. C Gibbs
First Church
Urbana
S. H. Whitlock
Danville
M. P. Wilkin
Indianola
W. T. Beadles
Potomac
J. M.bennington
Assumption
W. S. Calhoun
Friendly Grove
E. S. Combs
Hillsboro
J. F. Clearwater
Illiopolis
A. A. White
Jacksonville
T. H. Tull
Greenfield
Wm. Hailey
White Hall
T. L. Hancock
Clayton
Walter Mitchell
Payson
J. S. Tharp
Pleasant Hill
J. W. Miller
Quincy
Vermont
A. P. Stover
Rushville
Jasper Miller
Athens
J. J. Dugan
Girard
H. C. Turner
Waggoner
First Congregational Services Cancel Rev Newell Visit
The Sunday appearance of Rev William W Newell D D of Chicago at the Pythian Theatre is canceled due to travel constraints. Rev A W Miles will preach at morning and evening services with themes Noble Ends and Base Methods and The Place of Man in the Universe.
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William W. Newell
Chicago
Pythian Theatre
Nightlinger Farm Home Destroyed by Fire Near City
The farm residence of Robert Nightlinger, located one and a half miles northeast of the city, burned Monday morning. Nightlinger was in Terre Haute and his wife in Marshall when the blaze began. A yard fire used to heat wash water is blamed. Only an old trunk was saved. The old house suffered about 1500 dollars in loss.
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Robert Nightlinger
City
Nightlinger
Terre Haute
Marshall
Gas Wells on Ed McNarlan Farm May End Gas Shortage
The Wabash Gas company drilled two fine wells on the Ed McNarlan farm near Martinsville last week. Each well is said to be capable of supplying one town, and with numerous other wells brought in this summer there should be no shortage of gas next winter.
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Wabash Gas Company
Ed McNarlan
Martinsville
Evangelical Sunday Services Listed For Towns
Evangelical services announced with Sunday School times at Marshall 9 30 and 1 80 with preaching 10 30 and 2 80 at Grand Turn. Big Creek lists Sunday School 9 80 and preaching 7 30 p m. Y P A meeting at 7 p m at Nitaché led by the pastor.
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Marshall
Grand Turn
Big Creek
Poisoning Candy in Mail Sparks City Warning
A cowardly attempt to poison a young lady by sending candy through the post office left several in the household violently ill. Prompt medical care saved lives and officials may hand the case to postal agents. The note warns readers not to eat mail received candy from unknown senders. Weds Rev William S. Coons in Dearborn Indiana.
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Post Office
Secret Service
Mitchell Starr Couple Quietly Wed at Home
Dr. C. D. Mitchell and Miss Alta Starr were quietly united in marriage last Saturday evening by Rev. A. M. Kirkland. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Starr of Dennison, becomes Mrs. Mitchell and the couple have begun housekeeping at 710 Oak Street.
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C. D. Mitchell
Alta Starr
A. M. Kirkland
William Starr
Dennison
Johnson Found Guilty in Danville Federal Court
Earl Johnson was found guilty in the federal court at Danville for robbing the Dennison store and post office on May 5, 1905. He received a three year sentence to the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth.
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Earl Johnson
Dennison
Danville
Ft. Leavenworth
Debt notes to be left with bank for collection
Notes due me after this month will be left with E Dulaney National Bank for collection. All book accounts with Esquire Benson Martin will be left behind as I depart on the 28th for the south. Lonf Archer.
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E Dulaney National Bank
Esquire
The Devil Play Opens at Pythian Theatre
The Devil a new play drawing wide talk across the country will headline the opening of the theatrical season at the Pythian Theatre on October q.
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Pythian Theatre
Marriage Licenses List From Crowded Ledger
Cleared entries show Clarence D. Mitchell 28 and Alta Starr 19 of Marshall. Ralph C. G. Holland 28 and Flora Lula Cole 28. additional names appear in marginal notes.
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Clarence D. Mitchell
Marshall Alta Starr
Ralph CG. Holland
Flora
Lulak
Cole
Csineys
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Cannon
Methodist Conference
First Congregational Services
Bj, Nitaché,’. Pastor
W.S. Coons
Indiana
Harry Phillips
Dearborn County
Ind
Susie E. Phillips
William 8. Coons
John C. Coons
Hanfield
Coons
Cowan, Ind
Mitchell —Starr
Tae
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