Editors Endorse Taft Administration in Illinois Meeting
Republican editors from Illinois gathered in Springfield and endorsed President Taft, Speaker Cannon, Senators Cullom and Lorimer, and Governor Deven. They praised the Payne Aldrich tariff as the best revenue law, urged unity, and defended party policies while noting minor dissent from Governor Denven and George Fitch. The group approved resolutions backing the administration and tariff, with officers elected and Morgan named a candidate for sheriff in Clark County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
Taft
Cannon
Cullom and
Lorimer
Denevn
Harmony
George Fitch
Peoria-Herald—Transcript
Chicago
Denven
Fitch
Ilinois
National Capitol
State
Deneca
Cullom
Republican Congress
Culloms
House
Lincoln
Congress
Charles E Fuller
2Th
Deacon
National House of Representatives
Gaines
West Bau
Ways and Means
Dencon
Republican
C. E. Snively
Register Canton
Z. A. Landers
Oregon
Harry Kendal
Journal-Gazette
Mattoun
Indiana Loses Suit to Annul French Lick Hotel Charter
The State of Indiana failed to annul the French Lick Springs Hotel Company charter in a jury verdict returned Tuesday. The state had alleged the hotel hosted gambling, and Attorney General Bingham indicated a possible appeal to the Supreme Court. The case drew wide interest amid anti gambling efforts.
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Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Indianapolis
French Lick Springs
French Lick
Supreme Court
Bingham
Fire at Dobbs furniture store in Terre Haute causes heavy damage
A large blaze at the John G. Dobbs furniture store, 635-637 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, Wednesday evening burned about $50,000 worth of goods and injured three firemen. Fireman Wm Shannon, 61, broke his thigh. George Brandenberger and Michael Hines were overcome by smoke. Origin undetermined, possibly wiring. Streetcar traffic halted for about two hours.
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John G. Dobbs
Wabash Avenue
Wm. Shannon
George Brandenberger
Michael Hines
Seed oats for sale and injuries in Jerusalem incident
Mixed seed oats offered for sale by Frank Patton of Marshall. Agnes Parker Moore of Terre Haute and Natalie Maurice of Manhasset were wounded by an Afghan fanatic at Mosque Omar in Jerusalem last week. Moore's injury was serious, Maurice's minor. Moore is the adopted daughter of the late Richard Moore of Terre Haute and her heir to a large estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Parker Moore
Terre Haute
Natalie Maurice
Manaroneck
N. Y
Omar
Jerusalem
Miss Moore
Miss Maurice
Moore
Richard Moore
Hershey Plans New Greenhouse Expansion in Marshall
H G Hershey, who bought the Marshall Greenhouse from Mrs. Corey Bryan last fall, plans a new 100 by 21 foot greenhouse on the southeast corner of Ninth and Walnut Streets. The project will triple floor space, expand operations to wholesale and retail, and require relocating in the late summer with moving set for early fall. He aims to grow his own flowers and eventually staff a full florist team, with additional outdoor plantings this summer.
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H. G. Hershey
Marshall
Corey Bryan
Ninth and
Walnut Streets
Walnut Street
Local Republicans Brace for Sheriff and House Nominations
The Terre Haute Tribune notes prospective candidates for sheriff include J. W. Lewis former county treasurer and ex sheriff and mayor, plus Newt Richart Anderson Chas Short Casey and William Lee Parker. Elder Lee Westfield seeks to represent the Thirty fourth district opposing local option with rivals Bruno Rudy Casey William Hollenbeck Marshall and Carl Burkett Newman.
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Marshall
Terre Haute
J. W. Lewis
Newt Richart
Anderson
Chas Short
Casey
William Lee
Parker
Elder Lee
Westfield
Lee
Bruno Rudy
William T. Hollenbeck
Carl Burkett
Newman
St Patrick’s Day Observed in Marshall With Plays and Worship
St Patrick's Day was observed in Marshall with the wearing of green. High mass was celebrated at St Mary’s church in honor of St Patrick and drew a large attendance because the weather was beautiful. The night featured the play Shaun Rhuec at the Opera House for the Catholic church benefit, to the delight of a large audience.
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Marshall
St. Mary’s Church
Shaun Rhuec
Opera House
Illinois ceramics school offers hundred free scholarships
The University of Illinois School of Ceramics promotes clay industry with a hundred scholarships for young men to study ceramics. It notes Illinois has abundant surface clays yet produces only about one fifth of the state's clay products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
School of Ceramics
University of Ilinois
Local Men Honored in Park County Court of Honor Meeting
The Court of Honor held its annual state meeting in Springfield Representative Hall. State Chancellor BM Davison presided, with remarks on the order’s prosperity. Delegates discussed supreme director candidates, including Black of an unnamed locale, and Howell of Martinsville was elected a delegate. The audit and death claim boards highlighted Black’s service, with a strong note on the order’s $1,547,910 in benefits paid since inception.
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Court of Honor
Springfivid
Representative Hall
BM Davison
Otter
Wo Black
Will Howell
Martinsville
Indiannapoli
OW Crondon
O Jnowka
Dhanecon
Conk
Supreme Chanceellor
Shereford
Tawad
Black
Order
School District Boundary Changes Under Local Law
Trustees may, at the April meeting, alter district lines within the township. Provisions cover dividing districts, consolidating districts, shifting territory, creating new districts from multi-district areas, and creating new districts by splitting existing ones. Each new or remaining district must have at least 10 families.
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Trustees of Schools
Amputation Performed for Mrs Henry Thompson
Mrs Henry Thompson of Lower Wabash township had a leg wound near the ankle. Surgeons feared blood poison and performed amputation on Friday. She is reported to be doing extremely well.
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Henry Thompson
Lower
Wabash Township
Thompson
Dr Ida Kahn Speaks at Methodist Church Mission Event
Dr Ida Kahn, a Chinese physician and missionary, addressed the Young Women's Foreign Missionary Society at the Methodist church Sunday morning. A collection was taken for the cause, and she described her country noting four doctors for forty million people in her district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Kahn
Methodiat
High School News Review From Tuesday Athletic Meeting
An athletic meeting last Tuesday elected Keeter Lautmin as baseball team manager and Necapturn Terngeser as Princtier. Debating plans begin Wednesday as weather improves and candidates grow. The Sophomores receive a half holiday for good records. The report notes attendance and costs in the science labor story with unclear figures.
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Keeter Lautmin
Necapturn Terngeser
Princtier
Hilt Cheomoney
Treasury
Neadds
Marriages Tied By Squire In Mixed Parlor Tales
Items detail multiple wedding ceremonies across Indiana and Missouri. Henry Stronle and Julia Sunderland wed by Squire Benson Martin marking a first offense for the groom while the bride has a third marriage. Harry Wood and Grace Gamble also marry, with Leonard Ashley and Mary Donner obtaining legal permission before joining in matrimony. Geneece Clerk Fredenberger authorized unions and facilitated these unions with Mr Martin joining shortly after.
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Henry Stronle
Lebanon
Missouri
Julia Sunderland Ape
Martinsville
Squire Benson Martin
Harry FE. Wood
Indianapolis
Indiana
Grace S Gamble
Shelburn
Leonard Ashley
Mary Donner
Fredenberger
Martin
Two Murder Trials Presided by Scholfield Conclude
The Bollar case in Paris ended with acquittal on self defense as Judge Scholfield presided. A second Danville murder trial also ended with acquittal on the same plea. A Paris paper praised the judge as fair and dignified in handling the proceedings.
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Bollar
Paris
Harry Bollar
John Brading
Wm. B. Scholfield
Danville
Scholfield
Unique School Bond Proposal Discussed by Kimlin District
The Kimlin school district northwest of the city debated a ten year bond plan for a new building. County Superintendent Drake noted a smaller tax increase could cover the cost in one year using taxable oil property valued at about 1.5 million within the district, including Ohio Company holdings. Martinsville Planet.
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Kimlin
Drake
Ohio Company
Martinsville Planet
T H Cairo Survey Starts For Illinois Oil and Coal Belt Railway
Engineering corps begins the Terre Haute to Cairo survey this week for an electric interurban line. The Western Indiana Construction Company backs the project and will oversee construction. The road will carry both passengers and freight with through service between cities and frequent interurban runs.
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Engineering Corps
Illinois Oil and Coal Belt Railway
Terre Haute
Cairo
Arete
Western Indiana Construction Company
Seining Prohibited in County Creeks and Rivers
All persons are notified it is unlawful to seine for fish in any county creeks or rivers. You may use minnow nets to catch bait. Ben Obrist serves as the Fish Warden.
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Ben Obrist
Deaths in the Week Include Mrs T L Mitchell
Obituary notices summarize multiple local deaths: Mrs T L Mitchell aged around 60 or 63, known as Counduma Pearsen, dies after long residence in the community. funeral at Dunlap Chapel. burial at Dunlap cemetery. Also noted are John W Hutchens, Mrs John McDonald, Hack Hoskins, and Dan Macke with brief burial details and family survivors.
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John RoWetton
Hoshieweship
Hewston
Counduma Pearsen
Negebborhad
Bate
Dunlap Chapel
Dunlap
Clark Circuit Court Opens March Term Under Judge Kimbrough
Circuit Court in Clark convened with Ollie Mauk of Martinsville named grand jury foreman. Judge Kimbrough urged careful investigations, highlighting rising crime including murders and criticizing tax enforcement as a possible cause. Grand jurors questioned many petition signers for anti saloon vote validity.
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Clark
E.R. E. Kimbrough
Ollie Mauk
Martinsville
Kimbrough
Prand
Plans for New West Union School House
West Union contemplates a new two story four room school building. Brick construction would cost about 10 000 with a 500 tax levy. Presently the two room school uses a separate town room for a third teacher.
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George Morgan
George Moregan
Sherf
Mr. Morgan
Izen
Clark County
Marshall Township
Tebe Ranlyoffice
Nver
Beld
Morgan
Frank Patton
Tribune
Boston and Maine Railroad
Montreal Express
Brattleboro
Vermont
Park County
High School News
Turdines
Peter
Chtobee
T. H
T. L. Mitchell
Obie
Aehihd
Thy City
Mitchell Ager
Mae Matton
Vallet
Maileiile
Tineas
Rank
Greenup
Mamott
Thio Church
Evita
Atta Owas
Hutchens
John W. Hutchens
Auburn
Curwenteer War & Reseren
Wilder
Auburn Cemetery
McDonald
John McDonald
Wabash Valley
Severl
Livingston
Livingston Cemetery
Hack Hoskins
Martineville
Dan Macke
Macke Cemetery
Circuit Court
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