Chautauqua ends with large crowd for Champ Clark address
The Chautauqua of 1908 closes after a crowd of about six thousand attended Champ Clark’s address. Commissioners and infirmary director candidates were named, and a strong financial success was reported while next year’s program was discussed.
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Champ Clark
Sheppard
P. H. O'Hari
Lewisburg
J. Q. Wilson
B. A. Ulrich
Edward Lincoln
Luther Convert
Colorado
W. S. Clayton
Joseph Fontz
William Copy
J . Niswander
Br. Shera
Hanly
World getting better say Congressman Clark lecture
The slow spoken Congressman Champ Clark argues the United States is improving in a 20th century lecture on The United States of America In the Twentieth Century. Clark, 58, known for blunt talk, speaks plainly and attracts attentive audiences despite disagreement.
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Clark
Champ Clark
Congress
United States of America
Ald
America
Ticket slate heads major party congressman race
Reports from a county Republican nominating convention detail a ticket slate led by Probate Judge R. E. Lowry and Clerk J. H. Jones with John Randall as auditor and I. K. Neal as treasurer. Delegates pledge honesty in campaign funding and support Governor Harris aligned policy.
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Charles A. Hawley
New Party
Clarence Green
Baton
R. E. Lowry
J. H. Jones
John Randall
I. K. Neal
C. ¢. Oldfather
W. K. Swan
Camden
William Honer
Union Officers Poised for Pension Bill Support at G A R Encampment
Indiana veterans attending the Grand Army of the Republic national encampment in Toledo plan to advocate for a Senate bill granting additional pay for Civil War officers who served in the sixties. Officials estimate 500 to 600 Indiana Civil War veterans will attend and 400 to 540 would benefit from the increased pension.
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Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Toledo
Congress
Political scene shows minor Republicans split on polo and liquor stance
Report from Richmond sketches internal GOP tensions as minor candidates fear copying a rival on the ballot with Rushville politics. Polo prospects in the city falter while amateur city league skating and semi professional plans surface. Voters wary of liquor reform stands push personalized campaigns for Watson.
Boiling Water Urged To Prevent Disease In City
Health authorities urge residents to boil drinking water from wells and cisterns. Vaccination against typhoid and scarlet fever is not mentioned. instead authorities warn about blue clay filtration and suggest using the folly waterworks supply when possible. Changes in diet and recent travel are noted as possible factors in current illness.
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Folly Waterworks Company
Sixth annual Indiana State Nurses Association convention
The sixth annual convention of the Indiana State Nurses Association will be held in the State House on September 8 and 9. A program features papers and a discussion on typhoid fever patient treatment. Nurses from across the state are expected to attend, with speeches by prominent members and visits to Indianapolis laboratories and institutions.
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Indiana State Nurses’ Associaation
State House
Oreaker
Indianapolis
City Tightens Liquor Rules At Atlantic City
Aantle City reports an unusually strict liquor closure hour today, marking only the fourth time in fifty years that the city has enacted such a tight measure. Even the most famous hotels and cafes, usually famed for open policies, could not obtain liquor.
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American Press Dispatch
Aantle City
Athaetic City
Acquittal in Local Methodist Case Stirs Community
Rev. S. Llarter former pastor of Poneto now at Mentone was acquitted on four charges of immoral conduct after a North Indiana conference inquiry. A Bluffton sighting and notes at the post office linked him to a former congregation member. Civil suits may follow as husbands prepare action.
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S. OR. Llarter
Methodist Episcopal Church
Poneto
Mentone
North Toana
Richmond
Apo
Oncca
Hartet
Giry
Harter
Bluffton
Pontes
Harter Ther
Hartford City
Ridgeville
Trenton
Kennard
Philadelphia
Williamsburg
Hovers Between Life and Death
Milantic City reports Charles G Roberts Sr a victim of the board walk affair lies at the city hospital hovering between life and death.
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American Press Dispatch
Milantic City
Charles G Roberts
City Hospital
Fire Devours Central District in New Orleans
A major blaze swept three blocks of the commercial district in New Orleans this afternoon. It destroyed numerous wholesale houses, manufacturing plants, and small stores. Local fire crews battled the flames into the evening with extensive property loss reported.
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American Press
Dieputch
New Orleans
Uncertain Profit Outlook for Local Semi Pro Sports
The article notes current ventures are unlikely to profit investors and reports no demand from city semi-professional players to operate independently of management. no move toward reorganization is expected.
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Erst
Democratic drum corps fundraising aims to mobilize drought relief
Money is being raised to outfit a Democratic drum and bugle corps with the goal of readying aid for drought affected agriculture. Prospects for an abundant corn crop appear poor due to long dry weather as land is burned brown and pasture not yielding enough. The drought casts a shadow over an otherwise optimistic crop outlook.
Will Remodel It H Bartel See Property Adam
H Bartel plans to remodel the property noted as Adam in recent records. The project aims to update the structure and improve amenities for future use.
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H. Bartel
Adam
Family reunion held at Moorman Marine’s home
A family reunion occurred at Moorman Marine’s residence with attendees from the city area present. The gathering emphasized kinship and community ties in a neighborhood setting.
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Moorman Marine
Modern Green House Opens at Glen Miller Park
The new greenhouse at Glen Miller Park features steam heat and three houses about 50 by 15 feet each. It provides a state class facility for plant propagation and a revenue source for the city. Monkeys and an alligator will stay there during winter.
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Glen Miller Park
Applicants visit navy recruiter across Indiana and Ohio counties
Several applicants for positions 44 Beamon visited first class yeoman 2 W Ferguson of the United States Navy at his headquarters in the Federal building. He plans to mail hundreds of letters this week to reach every eligible boy in Wayne Union Randolph Heary Fayette Preble and Darke counties. Ferguson will be in this city every Friday to acquaint boys with the proposition.
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Beamon
W. Ferguson
United States Navy
Federal
Ferguson
Wayne
Union
Randolph
Heary
Fayette
Indiana
Preble
Darke
Oho
Injured North Elevanth Resident Escapes Serious Harm
Mrs. Sarah Primrose of North Elevanth Street suffers severe injuries from a fall down stairs. She narrowly avoids a broken neck. Her daughter Mrs. Vantte Lensley of Detroit is at the scene.
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Sarah Primrose
North Elevanth Street
Vantte Lensley
Detroit
Weather snapshot shows dry week with high heat
The past week featured ideal temperatures yet extreme dryness and dust. This Sunday through Saturday upper 80s to mid 90s with four clear days two partial cloudy and one hazy. Saturday reached 93 degrees and stayed warm.
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Mercury
Abere
Demand is heavy at the state fair exhibitors space
The State Board of Agriculture warns the fair needs more room as entries close. Secretary Downing surveyed all grounds space but the exhibitor count surpasses earlier estimates, indicating demand outstrips available space for the September 7 opening.
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State Board of Agriculture
Downing
Indiana canned goods rise in quality and quantity
State food and drug commissioner H. Barnard reports inspectors show improved canning factory conditions this year. Indiana leads in material canned and ranks highly in product quality.
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H. &. Barnard
Three Men Arrested for Public Intoxication
Ross White an old offender Mark Stroam and Philip Lawlar were arrested yesterday for public intoxication. White at Fifth and Main Stroam on South Sixth and Lawler at Ninth and Main. Despite the fact that many men are arrested for drunkenness on holiday there is no indication that liquor...
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Ross White
Mark Stroam
Philip Lawlar
White
Main Stroam
South Sixth
Lawler
Geldom
Drunit
New date set for YMG building dedication debate
Directors weigh contractor penalties for delays as plastering tile and interior finishing on the North A and Eighth street project lag. Officials say completion by October 1 is unlikely. a September 4 meeting will decide daily fines and timing for dedicatory exercises.
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North A
Eighth Street
YMG Aa
Caldwell and
Drake
Anti Spitting Crusade Aimed at Public Loiterers
Local police plan a revived anti spitting drive targeting offenders at popular loitering spots in the city. First offenders may be made an example as health officials express strong disgust at the filth. Women passing near central Mi street report fear of tobacco spray on dresses.
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