16 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1910
Page
1
The Republicans of the Third congressional district announce a district convention in Iffernonville on September 23, 1910 at 1 pm to nominate a candidate for congress. Delegates from Crawford and other counties will vote to select district representatives for the nomination.
A colorful anecdote on Broadway’s bright electric signs and urban grit contrasts with a health ad praising Foley’s Honey and Tar for a choking cough. Census data from 1900 to 1910 is reviewed, noting population growth, immigration shifts, and questions the decadal change raises for distribution and policy.
More than 26 000 Indiana miners welcomed the announcement that a mine rescue station will be located in Evansville to serve southern Indiana and neighboring regions. Senator Beveridge assisted the interior department and offered support to start the rescue program. The station will have a superintendent to train foremen and miners in artificial respiration and rescue procedures, aiming to save lives in future disasters.
Special Correspondence outlines Thomas Taggart era patronage in Indiana politics. M. M. Bachelder names the Democratic election board member, with Governor Marshall backing Maginnis against Republican Roemier. The piece argues Democrats will oppose Republicans after keynote speeches, noting Marion county’s Republican strength and intra party revolts led by James L. Keach.
Osborn born in Tippecanoe county and long time resident of Lafayette Ind left twenty years ago for Sault Ste. Marie. He built wealth in mining and the newspaper business before entering politics as a Republican nominee for Michigan governor.
The Indiana public buildings and grounds commission a bipartisan panel cut lighting costs by introducing competition. Charles J. Wheeler, the Republican custodian of the state house, started the effort lowering rates from 10 to 6 cents, then to 3 and a half cents per 1 000 watts. Republicans Sims and Billheimer supported the move. Governor Marshall joined in, though all credit is modestly shared.
A critical column denounces Governor Marshall for refraining from fighting Tom Taggart the boss of Indiana Democrats. The writer accuses Marshall of prioritizing party harmony over public welfare and blocking rank and file reform, warning that Taggart controls the superintendent of public instruction and endangers governance.
Real estate transfers show Witigin L Seutz and others to day EO Aa et al with parcels in New Albany Trust Company areas. Several properties on Fairmont Park and Dorrey Street are listed with monetary amounts and buyer names. Also notices refer to Mary I Willen Howerton and Thomas Murphy transfers. Foley's Honey and Tar medicine ad follows.
In Delaware county the Democratic chairman Byron Moffett was forced to resign from the committee amid internal clashes. O Day and Brandon contested nominations with Delays over ballots and illegitimate votes. Bosses backed O Day. Moffett’s stance against certifying the nomination led to his ouster as upheaval continues over successor. An ad unrelated line mentions Foley Kidney Pill but lacks context.
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