One Vote Turns Tides in American History
A survey recounts pivotal moments where single votes shaped U S history. It notes Benjamin Harrison over John Hancock in 1775, the ratification of the Constitution by one vote in 1788, Hamilton's pivotal electoral college choice, and other narrow margins influencing state admissions, impeachments, and major political shifts across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauck
Benjamin Harrison
John Hancock
Lancock
New Jersey
Madison
Henry
Richmond
Tamilton
Clinton
New York
Rhode Island
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
Hamilton
Palisades
Weehawk
Jesse Thomas
Indiana
Llinois
Lincoln
Senate
United States
Andy Johnson
Taft and Cannon Clash Over Schedules
Washington Post says Taft and Cannon are in the dark about each other’s schedules as honest men credit good faith. The piece warns that factional talk could provoke strife, but notes neither man trusts rivals or their own ideas in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mr. Cannon
Mr.Taft
Eeveh
Repu
Piatner
Miro Baft
Cannon
Washington “Post
Inevitable Effect on Revenue from Foreign Goods
The Courier from Ottumwa Iowa quotes a writer arguing revenue talks fail without importing substantial foreign goods. If sufficient revenues are produced, American factories and workers face collapse as domestic producers are driven out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ottumwa
Illini Road Convention urged for Lincoln's birthday
The Illinois State Good Roads Convention to meet in Chicago on February 12 1908 urges all friends of good roads to attend. Gen Nelson A Miles lauds road improvement as essential to civilization and national greatness and critiques wartime spending versus peace investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lincoln
National Good Roads Association
Nelson A. Miles
Washington
Guaron
Citien
Ineoundemee
Une Oa
Great Uniersities
Ees
Mississippi
Daiaee
Jefferson
Republic
The Public Good and the Chicago Record Herald Profile
A defense of the Chicago Record-Herald as an independent, fearless newspaper shaping public affairs. The piece praises its impartial reports and strong community focus, asserting the paper’s influence derives from serving the public even at the risk of hitting powerful interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago
Record-Herald
Splendid
1908 Record Oil Year Fueled by Illinois Oklahoma Fields
The year 1908 set a record for U S crude oil production helped by Illinois and Oklahoma. More than 15 000 wells were drilled with 23 percent productive. By Jan 1 1909 rigs stood at 83 and 1 362 wells, up 229 from year end 1908. Crawford and Lawrence counties show declining caliber. Kewanee Oil & Gas Co launches in Illinois with a 40 acre lease in Lawrence County.
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United States
Oklahoma
America
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Kentuck
Illinois
California
Texas
Kentucky
Kinois
Crawford County
Crawford
Lawrence
Flat Rock
Montgomery Township
Bridgeport
Buchanan Sands
K. D. Crawford
Robinson
Ilinois
Melrose Township Social Service Session Program
The Melrose township Sunday School convention gathers Sunday January 10 1909 at 1 pm. Devotional by Wilbur Medsker including a Twentieth Century S S Jer ry Ishler and The Responsibility of the Teacher Ethelbert Bartlett. Other items include a normal drill J R Trump and talks by Ross McCreery A W Wright Rev Downey and Rev F M Buckner. Bring bibles and song books prepare to sing and pray for a blessing. An offering supports county work. C C Hodge pres A W Wright sec.
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Melrose Township
Melrose
Sharp
Wilbur Medsker
S.S
Jerry Ishler
Ethelbert Bartlett
J. R. Trump
God
Ross McCreery
A. W. Wright
S. S
Downey
F. M. Buckner
Revival meetings begin at Zion Evangelical Church
Zion Big Creek hosts revival series begun last Sunday with services each evening at 7 o clock through next week. Pastor E. J. Nitsche invites all to attend. Mrs. F Faust dies at her home south of the city from old age illness, aged over 80, long-time county resident.
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Evangelical Association
Zion Big Creek
F. Faust
Local Notes From Marshall Township Community
Cloudy year start with light rain as residents update on health travel and property. Lanree Barret visits Marshall. John Kitchen recovers from stroke. John Vanpelt in critical stomach trouble. Brandenstein family visits. pension day brings veterans and widows to town. Kaufman’s team ran away but no injuries.
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Lanree Barret
Marshall
Hurley Murphy
George Brandenstein
John Kitchen
John Vanpelt
Auburn Township
Alen Moore
Sam Morgan
Clem
Shade
Allen McNary
Claypool
Ira Murphy
Vada Veach
Cleave Shade
Paris
Thomas Bennett
Brandenstein
George
Lawrence Hurst
H. G. Hurst
Terre Haute
Ross Kearns
John Kaufman
Auburn
Sunday preaching brings many from Dolson to Spiketown
Dolson residents attend a local sermon in Spiketown with a notable turnout. Irwin Henderich returns to Urba na after two weeks at home. The Washburns visit their son Will in Martinsville over the weekend. West Throckmorton moves into Fred Davidson's house in Auburn. Dan Eckel visits Robinson to see relatives. Nate Padgett visits his niece Mrs. S. E. Eckel near New Year's. Leona Currel returns home to Palestine after visiting Eva Henderich. Ben Bierbaum and family attend a watch party hosted by Ed Fredenberger with many youngsters.
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Dolson
Irwin Henderich
Urbana
Wm. Washburn
Will
Martinsville
West Throckmorton
Auburn
Fred Davidson
Dan Eckel
Robinson
Nate Padgett
West Terre Haute
S. E. Eckel
Leona Currel
Palestine
Eva Henderich
Ben Bierbaum
John Bierbaum
Eckel
Local social notes from Marshall and Terre Haute
Asbury Vern Travols is on the sick list. Frank Tobias was a business caller in Marshall Wednesday. Frank Benson and wife of Terre Haute came Saturday to spend a few days with his parents. James Benson and wife hosted Crawford of Mc Keen with Floyd Tobias Wednesday. Everett Hedges and wife spent New Years day with Nelson Campbell. Mike Molter and family were summoned to Terre Haute Sunday by a relative’s illness. Hallie Crawford of Terre Haute visited last week with A Crawford’s grandparents. Mrs. James Benson visited with Mrs. Will Dulaney Friday.
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Vern Travols
Frank Tobias
Marshall
Frank Benson
Terre Haute
James Benson
Crawford
McKeen
Floyd Tobias
Everett Hedges
Nelson Campbell
Mike Molter
Hallie Crawford
A. Crawford
Will Dulaney
Local Notes and Movements Around Marshall
Sassafras Mrs George Hail remains steady as locals report widespread colds. Charles Thornsburg plans a move to his farm soon while Samuel Hogue relocates to G W Prewitt's farm near McKeen. Norman Forsythe ships hogs to Indianapolis. Mrs J G English of Danville visits Mrs Metta English. Mrs Emma Fawley and Omar Hall visit Missouri. John Dempster and Hendrickson family plan to settle in Marshall after visiting here and Mattoon.
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George
Charles Thornsburg
Samuel Hogue
G. W. Prewitt
McKeen
Norman Forsythe
Indianapolis Monay
J. G. English
Danville
Metta English
Emma Fawley
Omar Hall
Missouri
Magazine Sales Pitch by F C Hendee in Effingham
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe through F C Hendee the magazine man of Effingham Illinois. He duplicates offers from reliable agencies and publishers with references to Effingham Postmaster and Effingham State Bank.
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F. C. Hendee
Effingham
Ill
Effingham State Bank
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Marshall Republican
ACORN
Republican
THE
Acorn Publi Wig Company
T W Clark Gee
Marshall, Clark County
Marshallines
Miter
County Officcrs
Jyalye Hershel
Fredenuberver
Dan Kimers Laepoats
John KF
Howell Bi
Cenuner
Ory Wat
Bverett
Misa Fe
Lemiber County
Canurt
Pure Moon Chine
Irian Waller
Tithe Mason
Wabash
Gore
Johnaan Ty
Ferlea Welllrath
Jennie O Reed
Auburn Ogl
T. W. F. Glark, Agt
Stae
Weils
C. C. Hodge
Pres
A.W. Wright
Secy
E. J. Nitsche
Kia 7 Co Tee
Agi
Iben
Wwe Tarhers
Spiketown
Asbury
Sassafras
John Dempster
Hendrickson Mo
Mat~toon
Warriner
South Side Grocer
Leseure’s Cash Store
Ladies and
Gents Footwear
Lambertville Rubber ‘Goods
Dr. Reeds
ST. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Globe Printing Company
ST. Louis, MO
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