Lockwood or Kling: Miami county delegates at stake
The Journal reports a Miami county Republican primary to decide delegation for the congressional convention. Lockwood is seen as the strong local candidate, with Kling’s chances viewed as poor outside the county. The piece argues the race centers on whether Miami sends a local nominee or helps nominate an outsider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami County
Wabash
Huntington
Journal
Peru
Lockwood
Kling
Eleventh
Air Kling
Man Falls Through Ice While Walking on Snow Covered Street
A man named Canada falls through an ice hole under snow while crossing the street in Rev FP Canada’s area. He struggles to reach shore, loses his wand, and is rescued with injuries limited to a knee and wet clothing. No deaths, but city officials consider action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Interurnan
Dollar wheat slump hits Blackford County farmers
Visions of dollar wheat fade as Blackford County farmers face a sharp drop in prices. Heavy northwest shipments and weaker export demand push dollar wheat toward 90 cents, with little chance of revival this season.
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Blackford County
Northwest
Argentina
Montpelier
Advertised List for February 15 1908
Public notice lists items for sale and names bidders James Bouse Joseph Bloom S A Bennett Ollie Conver Thomas McKee Arthur Meeks Amos Morrical J McGill Smith Eli Sahled and Fawn Earl Elloitt Ease Fere. The city newspaper records the names in a standard classified notice style for the upcoming auction.
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Messrs
James Bouse
Joseph Bloom
S. A. Bennett
Ollie Conver
Thomas McKee
Arthur Meeks
Amos Morrical
J. McGill Smith
Eli Sahled
Fawn Earl Elloitt
Ease Fere
McCoy Bank Failure Settlement and Tax Sale in Rensselaer
In Rensselaer Indiana on February 18 the bankruptcy referee accepts a 10 000 compromise to settle a 50 000 claim against the defunct A McCoy & Co bank stock farm. The McCoy home on Mart Milroy Avenue was sold for delinquent taxes after years of neglect and dynmite damage. Tom McCoy’s former residence remains as a symbolic ruin while creditors expect about 40 percent recovery.
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Rensselaer
Ind
A. McCoy & Co. Bank
Rensselaer Stock Farm
Delos Thompson
Tom McCoy
Thompson
State Bank of Rensselaer
McCoy
Bank
McCoy Avenue
John Eger
McCoy Bank
State Bank of Rensistract
Milroy Avenue
Fort Wayne Minister Elected Delegate to Labor Federation
The Rev. Frank M. Fox of Third Presbyterian Church was chosen by the Fort Wayne Ministerial Association to serve as delegate with voting power to the Fort Wayne Federation of Labor. The move aims to strengthen ties between organized labor and local clergy and may bring labor and Commercial Club closer together through prominent representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Frank M. Fox
Third Presbyterian Church
Fire destroys two Cayuga saloon buildings in blaze
In Cayuga Indiana on February 18 a fire destroyed the T C Richardson building at Patterson and Logan, occupied by saloon keeper T W Allen, and a one story frame saloon owned by Mrs Mary Morgan on Logan street. Total loss is about 8000 dollars with partial insurance. Origin unknown with suspicion of incendiary cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayuga, Ind
Investigation Ordered in Marion County Fraud Probe
Judge James A. Pritchard ordered a grand jury to probe frauds in the county auditor and county commissioners offices. The county commissioners approved hiring two experts to conduct a thorough records investigation and urged prosecution of any responsible persons once evidence is found.
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Indianapolis
James A. Pritchard
Criminal Court
Costly Furniture Fire Strikes Marion Building
A basement fire at the Marion Furniture Company building caused heavy damage and ruined stock. Manager R. P. Smith reports stock loss estimated at 32,000 dollars.
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Marion
Ind
Marion Furniture Company
R. P. Smith
Bryan receives unprecedented Indiana welcome in Indianapolis
William Jennings Bryan, the unofficial guest, enjoyed a two day stay marked by continuous engagements. He spoke at Shortridge high school, Indiana University law school, a ministers meeting, a Masonic hall mass rally, and a 700 guest Claypool hotel banquet, receiving ovations at every stop. Indiana Democrats hailed the reception as extraordinary.
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Indianapolis
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Ministerial Association
Shortridge High School
Indianand
Law School
Grand Hotel
Indiana Democratic Club
Claypool
Indiana
Lincoln Birthplace Shrine Bill Proposed in Congress
Representative Madden introduces a bill to allocate 190 000 dollars to the Lincoln Farm Association for a national shrine at Lincoln birthplace Kentucky. The plan includes two memorial halls costing up to 259 000 dollars with 159 000 dollars from the association and a completion target in 1999 the centennial of Lincoln’s birth. The DEH notes 100 400 dollars already raised by the group.
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Washington
Madden
Ilinois
Lincoln Farm Association
Lincoln
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Great Flood at Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia on February 18 a flood forces 7.04 people from homes as business stops and damages run to thousands. Authorities fear isolation of the city center while residents scramble to protect belongings and await relief.
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Wheeling
W. Va
District of Columbia Traction Bill Advances
The house committee on the District of Columbia reached agreement to report favorably a Washington traction bill. It would extend electric car lines to Union Station, authorize ticket sales, issue transfer certificates, and expand transit in the city.
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Washington
Fed
House
District of Columbia
Washington Traction
Priests Injured in Streetcar Collision Near Notre Dame
Rev. Andrew J. Sammon and Rev. T. J. Murphy, priests and Notre Dame faculty members, were seriously injured when the automobile they rode in was struck by an interurban streetcar last evening in Indiana.
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Scully Berd
Ind
Andrew J. Sammon
KPN
T. J. Murphy
Notre Dame University
Citywide Cleanup Fund Raises Half Million in San Francisco
A committee of business men announced by the board of health has raised a half million dollars for a general cleanup. A workforce of 750 men will be employed to carry out the citywide sanitation effort in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Quisite Health
Markets Across Cities Report Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
Indianapolis wheat and corn prices list for No 2 red wheat at 94 to 95 cents and No 2 corn at 55 cents with hay, oats, and livestock quotes. Cincinnati and Chicago follow with varied bids for wheat corn oats cattle hogs sheep and lambs, plus receipts and slight price ranges across regions.
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Indianapolls
Cincinnati
Chicago
Gas Roars From Hollow Tree As Rig Builders Retreat
Sapulpa Daily Democrat reports Henry Ryan of Dutcher Oil Company as authority for a gas story near a rig site in section 22. Orcutt Wakefield and others found a hollow-rooted tree releasing gas after striking the opening, then returned to examine the hole and insist on the tale’s truth. Ryan predicts the rig will be completed by Monday or Tuesday for drilling.
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J. Z. Steck
Montpelier
The
Herald
Sapulpa Daily Democrat
Henry Ryan
Dutcher’ Oil Company
Orcutt and Wakefield
Orcutt
Steck
Wakefield
Ryan
Local Social Notes and Small Community Updates
Mrs. Mary Hiser spent Monday with Mrs. S Kuttler and family. Mrs. W Sills recovers from lagrippe. Fred Schwartzkopf helped his uncle deliver hogs to Hartfard City last Saturday. Otto Hiser married at Hartford City last Wednesday. John Adams, War Cale, and others visited relatives and did chores. Dr Reed of Mollie died Saturday evening. Rent troubles affected mail carriers last week.
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Mary Hiser
S. Kuttler
W. Sills
Lagrippe
Fred Schwartzkopf
Hartfard
Chas
Cale
Simon Kuttler
Jacob Miller
John Adams
Dr. Reed
Mollie
Juke Schwartzkopf
Walter Cale
Otto Hiser
Hartford City
Jake Kuttleraid
Frank Catmer
J. Schwarzshop
Lena
Wesley Sills
Protracted Leptin and Local Happenings Stir Community
A scattered notice set reports of local visits and purchases, including George Harris negotiating for the Butcher farm, O M Garrett visiting relatives, and Lloyd Chenoweth and Hal Norton traveling to Keystone to buy an engine. Also mentions petitions, hog sales, buggy escapades, and health ads for Dr Shoop's Restorative with a mail offer. Firemen's Band Concert slated at M E church with two strong incentives for attendance.
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Andy Jaensen
O. M. Garrett
Joan Fensel
Lloyd Chenoweth
Hal Norton
Keystone
Cert Hudson
Jesse Carter
Coe
Lawrence Blount
Ben Blount
Women and Marriage Health Remedies Promised
An older advertorial urges married women to address pelvic weaknesses with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It praises renewed beauty and vitality when organs regain health, cites widespread use, and lists ingredients as alcohol free. It contrasts cure claims with warnings that not all cases heal after a single remedy. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as complementary treatments with endorsements and cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Afateria Medica
Dr. Pierce
Lingers Inc
Buffalo
N.Y
Looks Bad for League in Bluffton Talk on Berths
Frank Gamble president of the Indiana-Ohio league was in Bluffton on his way home from Muncie where he and Clarence Jessup met with Muncie Shamrocks manager Finnan to secure a definite statement on berths in the league. Finnan gave no final answer. a February 27 meeting was set for Anderson. Peaches O Neal of Anderson missed the Muncie meeting. Only Gamble and Jessup attended. others were represented by proxy. Bluffton could join if the league demands protection of baseball, but the town opposes breaches harming players.
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Frank Gamble
Bluffton
Muncie
Clarence Jessup
Muncie Shamrocks
Finnan
Shamrocks
Anderson
Peaches O’neal
Gamble
Jessup
Bluffton News
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Scghwarzkopf
Lewis Schwartzkow
Ywi
Goodbon Jargt
George Harris
Angotiating
Butcher Farm
M. E
Monde le Bese
Baltsailow
Rnaty Usv
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Iowa
Olney & Meuhid
Fifth Avenue
Clinton
Owa
Dean
Emspwiller Drug Company
Beene Ras
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