Taft Draws Record Indiana Crowd in Campaign Swing
William H. Taft spoke in Indiana on October 28 amid the largest local turnout observers had seen. He addressed thousands at sixteen stops, touting business as a right and opposing Bryan’s bribery charges while contrasting party platforms on injunctions. Debs drew some attention as Taft’s tour noted.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana
William H. Taft
Cincinnati
Bryan
Dge Taft
Linton
Terre Haute
Debs
Cheese
Taft
Pyansville
Bryan Trails Campaign Through West Virginia Amid Cheers
William J. Bryan toured Ohio Kanawha and New River valleys in West Virginia on a campaign swing. He spoke to farmers and miners about Democratic aims and labor issues, defended Gompers and warned workers against employer coercion. In Charleston he was met with a large, cheering crowd and marching clubs as bunting and flags adorned buildings.
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Hinton
W. Va
William J. Bryan
West Virginia
Ohio
Kanawha
New River
Roosevelt
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Charleston
Court House
Thurmond
Baptist Elder Regains Health After Vinol Trial
Henry Cunningham Elder of the Baptist Church in Kingston N C reports Vinol restored his strength after digestion weakness debility and vertigo. The tonic combines cod liver oil with iron and wine promising appetite digestion and red blood. offers money back if unsatisfied and is sold in New Albany by Chas D Koofel Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cunningham
Elder Baptist Church
Kingston
N.C
Vinci
Viol
New Albany
Chas
D Kooefel
Bryan Campaign Speech Amid Applause on Mountain Reach
A picturesque site showed a grand banner reading Shall the people rule as Bryan addressed cheering crowds. He noted apron waving women in industrial centers and predicted an apron wave if not a tidal one. He received Roosevelt Gompers labor notes and planned a reply but could not finish it before leaving for New York.
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Havigg
Tam
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Samuel Gompers
Mr. Brean
New York
Rainey to push congressional probe of Panama Canal purchase
Representative Henry T. Rainey of Illinois announced from Democratic headquarters that on Congress opening in December he will introduce a privileged resolution for a special commission to summon witnesses and demand books and papers to investigate the Panama Canal purchase and alleged syndicate ties. He says the nation deserves full disclosure and he will pursue the matter as his main objective.
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Chicago
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Congressiona
Panama Canal Company
Nicaragua
Panama
Auto Run By Imperial Car Hits Woman in Berlin
An automobile carrying the Emperor and his three sons Eitel Adalbert and Oscar ran over a woman in Berlin. The injured woman was taken to a hospital where she was found to have brain concussion.
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Royal Auto
Berlin
Emperor
Eitel
Adalbert
Oscar
Record Rainfall Sets October Nationwide Mark
Lawrence Kansas reports 5.60 inches of rain on Wednesday, the heaviest single rainfall for October in twenty two years, according to the University of Kansas weather bureau.
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Lawrence
Kans
University of Kansas Weather Bureau
Mrs Mary Lee credits Dr King’s New Discovery with husband recovery
In Zaneaville Ohio Mrs Mary Lee relates how her husband James Lee nearly faced consumption until a friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery. She claims the remedy restored his health and notes a store price of 50 cents to 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.
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Zaneaville
Mary Lee
James Lee
Chas
Drincefel
Spirit of the New Japan greeting the American fleet
Tokyo hosts a vast torchlit parade for the American battleship fleet with 15 000 planned. actual crowds fill streets with lanterns and banners as Admiral Sperry and officers look on from a grandstand. The emperor orders even greater festivities and the event is praised by Count Matsumata, Prince Oyama and Admiral Togo as a sign of Japan’s peaceful intent.
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Tokio
Yokohama
Connecticut
Japan
Russia
London
New York
Tokyo
Admiral Sperry
Blue Jackets
Columbia
Sperry
Count Matsumbata
Prince Oyama
Togo
America
Western snowstorm cripples CPR and GN railroad service
Winnipeg reports one of the west’s worst snowstorms with ten inches fallen and a gale. Snow fills railroad cuts with depths over ten feet, halting CPR and Great Northern operations and disrupting schedules in the region.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific
Great Northern Railroad
Man shoots fiancée then self in Grand Rapids tragedy
In Grand Rapids Michigan on October 23, August Sauererein aged 23 killed his fiancée Nellie Diemeyer aged 19 by shooting her twice after being told their engagement was canceled. He then shot himself and died. The attack happened at the home of J. J. Perry where the girl survives with a slight chance of recovery.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Nellie Diemeyer
August Sauererein
Sauererein
8. J. Perry
Railway Bridge and Building Superintendents name leaders
Jacksonville Florida was chosen as the next meeting place and J T County of the Boston and Moline railroad was selected president at the final session of the Association of Railway Bridge and Building Superintendents.
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Jacksonville
Florida
J. T. County
Boston & Moline Raillroad
Association of Railway Bridge and Building Superintendents
You May Enjoy Your Meals Ad From Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets
A vintage advertisement proclaims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure indigestion after a heavy meal. It touts ease of stomach upset, rebuilt gastric fluids, and improved blood, claiming royal proof from pharmacists. The ad offers 50c per box and a free mail trial from F. A. Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
Draggiet
Dyepepsia
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Balkans Tension Eases as Aehrenthal Addresses Parliament
Baron Von Aehrenthal denied reports that talks with Turkey over Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Sanjak of Novopazar are broken off. He expressed hopefulness and said Austria Hungary might accept an international congress if the program fits its views. He also predicted Serbia’s current agitation would subside.
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Budapest
Baron von Aehrenthal
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Novapazar
Baron
Austria
Salt in the Sea Scientific Claim Emerges
A scientist presents a controversial theory after extensive tests of seawater density and salinity across global samples. The claim suggests a possible link between ocean salt content and a significant climate or environmental effect, provoking debate among researchers and policymakers.
Accomac to Meet Corydon Saturday at Glenwood Field
The Accomac football team faces Corydon Saturday October 34 at 2 80 oclock on Glenwood Field. The squad features L Ballett Briggs Ravenecrofé OCoyte Olntok Back Mensinger Hittason Scott Bruder Karke Kostter Bispopink Perry Williamson King Holmee and E Ballett. They have practiced hard and expect a large victory.
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Accomac
Corydon
Glenwood
L. Ballett
Briggs
Ravenecrofé
Ocoyte
Olntok
Back
Mensinger
Hittason
Scott
Bruder
Karke
Kostter
Biscopink
Perry
Williamson
King
Holmee
E. Ballett
Are You Only Half Alive Kidney Claim Ad
An advertisement argues kidney trouble leaves people half alive and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as restoring strength and vitality. It urges rejecting bets and is signed by O. D. Knoefel.
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Foley
Foley's. O. D. Knoefel
Memorial of Tippecanoe to Dedicate Battle Ground Monument
Lafayette Ind October 28 The monument commission outlines a one day dedication on November 7 to honor General William Henry Harrison and his men and the Prophet’s Indians at Prophetstown. Speakers include E D Crumpacker State Senator Wood and Judge DeHart. Governor Hanly accepts for state and Gen Luke Wright for the nation.
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Lafayette
Ind
Battle Ground Monument
Monument Commission
Tippecanoe
William Henry Harrison
E. D. Crumpacker
Will R. Wood
Richard P. DeHart
Job BS. Sims
Hanly
Luke Wright
A. B. Willson
Kentucky
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
William Howard Taft
Tragedy in Indianapolis Ends in Murder at Boarding House
Edward Miers of Peru Indiana was shot and killed by William Pugh at 249 East South Street boarding house after an alleged threat over a stolen affection. Miers, a machinist with a wife and four children, confronted Pugh who fired as Miers appeared to reach for an object. Pugh, a traveling salesman and collector, remained at the scene until police arrived.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Edward Miers
Peru
William Pugh
East South Street
Miers
Pugh
Mier
Trial date set in Martinsville murder case
Emory Cassell faces murder charges in the death of Thomas Mills. A first trial ended in a hung jury eleven to one in favor of acquittal. Cassell remains at a five thousand dollar bond. A change of venue from Judge Williams was granted and Judge Clark will not preside at the next hearing. a new judge will be appointed. The incident occurred last February near Eminence en route to Mill Grove in Owen County.
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Martinsville
Ind
Emory Cassell
Thomas Mills
Cassell
Clark
Danville
Willams
Thomas Millin
Eminence
This County
Mill Grove
Owen County
Fatal Self Inflicted Wound Ends Life of Grant Ratcliff
Kokomo Indiana October 28 Grant Ratcliff twenty eight a prosperous young farmer ten miles west of the city killed himself with a target rifle firing a bullet into his brain after telling his wife he faced false reports about his conduct and that life was unbearable.
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Goselp
Kokomo
Ind
Grant Ratcliff
Ratcliff
Indiana Librarians Meet in Richmond Library
The seventeenth annual meeting of the Indiana Library association is in session at the Morrison-Reeves public library in Richmond. Most Indiana cities with free libraries are represented and librarians from several Indiana colleges are present.
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Richmond
Indiana Library Association
Morrisson-Reeves Public Library
Indiana
Indiana political forecast hints Taft lead in state
Indiana observers predict Taft to win Indiana by a substantial margin, with Watson and others near equal plurality. Dinwiddie, Kern, Marshall and Beveridge campaign across the state amid renewed Republican enthusiasm and criticism of Marshall’s methods. Also noted is Mrs Davison praising Electric Bitters as a reliable family remedy.
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Indiananalis Bel
Dinwiddie
Taft
Mre
M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Local Adoptions and Legal Proceedings Highlight Indiana Notes
Ssmcel Killman, a juvenile under Probation Officer Kraft's care for three years, was adopted yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. William Orr of Lanesville. The Marion Soldiers' Home September mortality report shows fourteen veterans died. In Edward Hisey v I FE Force Handle Company a $5,000 award was followed by a denial of judgment on interrogatories and a motion for a new trial. Miss Edith Hughes, field secretary for the women's board of home missions, will lecture on Mormonium at Second Presbyterian Church next Sunday.
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Ssmcel Killman
Kraft
William Orr
Lanesville
Marion
Edward Hisey
I.fe Force Handle Company
Monsgomery
Clark
Jeffersonville
Stotsenburg & Weathers
Edith Hughes
Women's Board of Home Missions
Second Presbyterian Church
Y M C A NOTES Elected Forum Officers and Election Plans
Forum members elected Frank Kraft as president and Louie Rathenburg as vice president for the coming season. secretary John Sweeney and Walter Gadient as assistant secretary and sergeant at arms Oscar Graf Orillo Carl Naetzel elected. Next Thursday night debate on extermination of traitors with Gadient and Strickland. Annual dance set for Friday at 8 pm in the athletic hall. Out of town guests include W Hanson of Indianapolis and W McNate and P V Dix of Louisville. Last year's basketball captain to be elected Saturday night. Fires team practice to start next week. City boys election notices posted. polls open 3 30 to 5 30 Tuesday with speeches by Sweeney LaDuke Walsh. Election officers named Scott Leach Edmund Stoy Barth Ore.
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Tom Marshall
Bryan
Union City
Chicago
James E. Watson
Louisville
Beveridge
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Richmond
Evansville
Anderson
Laporte
Frank Hering
South Bend
Gore
D. R Francis
Charles A. Towne
Sam Small
R. L. Gwen
Hoke Smith
Frank D. Kraft
Louie Rathenburg
John Sweeney
Walter Gadient
Oscar Graf
Orillo
Carl Naetzel
William Strickland
Forum
Harry Easton
Hodgen
Grate
Boya’ Department
H. E. Barrett
AW. Hanson
Lodianapolia
Messre W. McNate
P. VU. Dix
Locieville
Fires
United States
Republican Party
Clifford LaDuke
Democratic Party
Dan Walsh
YMCA Cross Country Race Opens From Jeffersonville
The event uses Australian ballot voting and runs Thanksgiving morning at 9 from Jeffersonville to New Albany with finish at Market and Pearl streets. Prizes include a gold medal for first, silver for second, and a ribbon for third. Entries due by Saturday November 21. The YMCA welcomes all members and Harry Castleman books are added to the boys’ library.
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Celina
Guy Scott
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Market
Pearl Streete
Ted
Y.M.C.A
Harry Castleman
Boys’ Library
Personal Notices From the City
Mrs Philomena Belvig visits Memphis to see her daughter Mrs James King. Misa Lena Streaker of Salem returns home after visiting friends here. Mr and Mrs John Arnold of Charles Street plan a trip to Seymour to visit relatives. Mert L Fouta and Miss Katheryn Kearby to wed Sunday at the bride’s Georgetown home with Rev Huteell officiating. Former Congressman S M Stockelager arrives to visit Corydon before the election. Charles E Crane of Seattle leaves Cedar Bough after visiting his mother and sister. Joseph E Hart of Paducah, formerly of this city, visits his sister Miss Mittie Hart before returning to Paducah.
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Philomena Belvig
Memphis
James King
Misa Lena Streaker
Salem
John Arnold
Cbarstres Street
Seymour
Mert L. Fouta
Mies Katheryn Kearby
Georgetown
Huteell
Charles E. Crane
Seattle
Wash
W O. Crane
Allen Wright
Joseph E. Hart
Paducah
George W. Carry
Susie
Yukon River
Mittie Hart
Padaesh
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