Roosevelt for President again eight years from now
A Rock Island Illinois speech by Nicholas Longworth sparks a revolt in Republican ranks. The Chicago Journal quotes Longworth suggesting Roosevelt should succeed Taft, a plan that would sidelined rivals like Fairbanks La Follette Hughes Cannon Beveridge and others. The announcement prompts critical commentary from Carter Harrison and others as Democrats decry perceived push to extend Roosevelt influence.
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Sterling
Jll
Taft
Roosevelt
White House
The
Chicago Journal
Longworth
House of Roosevelt
Longworths
Fairbanks
la Follette
Hughes
Cannon
Beveridge
Priest
Nagel
Olney
Nicholas Longworth
Representative Longworth
Rock Island
Ill
Washington
Democratic Campaign Committee
Loeb
Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph E. Foraker
Charlies N. Haskell
Rock Island, Il
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
America
Mexico
Diaz Dynasty and Roosevelt Loom Over Succession
A political sketch notes President Diaz clinging to power while America led by President Roosevelt shapes the succession. The piece hints at Roosevelt possibly seeking a return to power in eight years.
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Dential Dynasty
Diaz
Roosevelt
America
Rally Day Observed by United Brothern Sunday School
The United Brothern Sunday school will hold rally day next Sunday with a special program after the regular service. All attendees will receive a present and invitations extend to the home department cradle roll classes and the public.
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United Brothern
Owensboro to Face Rockport in Final Sunday Game
Owensboro will play Rockport at an unspecified venue next Sunday afternoon. This will be the season’s last ball game with the first pitch called at 2 39 PM.
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Owensboro
Rockport
Marshall Standss By Constitution To Execute Law
Thomas R. Marshall writes to the Democratic committee outlining his stance on the local option law and the governor’s duty. He says he will sign no bill until he sees it and criticizes Governor Hanly’s methods as unconstitutional. The note argues for public campaign funding transparency and urges voters to take government into their own hands.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Democratic Committee
Watson
Hemenway
Indianapolis
Pike
Hanly
Goodrich
Republican State Central Committee
Indiana
Publicity dispute over campaign assessments debated
The piece argues Mr Bryan holds the stronger side in the publicity controversy over campaign assessments while Mr Taft shifts from a flat refusal to post election admission. It condemns the move as imprudent and suggests the party should have remained on its original stance to counter the Democratic claim of virtue from necessity.
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Taft
Tat
Bryan
Indianapolis News
Roosevelt Defends Harriman Donation as Proper Strategy
The New York World argues that Theodore Roosevelt's solicitation of Harriman funds was proper to avoid public misperception and to preserve his moral aims. Secrecy prevented critics from deeming the money tainted and influencing the election through tainted support.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Harriman
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
New York World
Indiana County Unit bill sparks Kentucky whiskey debate
The Indiana Legislature passed a county unit law to decide whiskey legality, with no exceptions unlike Kentucky. Gov. Hanly called a special session to push temperance alignment, affecting Perry county towns Cannelton Tell City and Troy where local option could change dry and wet pockets.
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Kentucky
Indiana
Hanly
Troy
Perry County
Perry
Sunset Hill Rocksport Cemetery Name Change Approved
The Rockport Cemetery will be renamed Sunset Hill after a city council ordinance. Improvements include grading an iron fence and a stone entrance arch. The council also planned bond issues to refinance a remaining debt and authorized selling part of city land behind the city hall. Court actions list several cases with trial dates in November 1908 and related motions.
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Rockport
Sun Set Hill
Walker
Board of Commissioners
Local High School Gridiron Opens Season
The Owensboro and Rockport high school teams meet next Saturday in the season opener. The teams are evenly matched and the game promises to be interesting. Admission is 25 cents.
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Owensboro
Rockport
Local option battle looms over Kentucky saloon vote
Hawesville Clarion suspects Perry county will vote on local option soon. Cannelton interests active in Hawesville and Hancock county campaigns aim to influence the outcome for business. The paper predicts allies will oppose open saloons and calls for mobilizing support on this side of the large ditch.
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Kentucky
Cannelton
Hawesvile
Hancock County
Perry County
Hawesville
Clarion
Senator L Ert Slack Speaks on Gubernatorial Issues
Senator L Ert Slack Democrat leader in the State Senate and governor candidate will speak on political issues at Chrisney on Thursday Oct 15 at 2 PM and at Richland City the same day at 7 PM. Slack is described as an able speaker and will discuss the issues honestly. All are invited to hear him.
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L. Ert Slack
State Senate
Govenor
Chrisney
Richland City
Slack
Domestic science class holds demonstration at Swan home
Miss Mollie Hall directs sewing and cooking demonstrations for ladies at Mrs. E M Swan’s home Tuesday afternoon. Several attendees view the pupils work while Hall, a graduate of the Ewing I School of Domestic Science, shares techniques.
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Mollie Hall
E. M. Swan
Miss Hall
School of Domestic Science
Ewing, I
Local Transactions And Club Meeting Noted In City
John Frakes of Gentryville conducted business in the city on Thursday. The Rockport Musical Club will meet this Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. M. Weil.
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John Frakes
Gentryville
Rockport Musical Club
Mra. M. Weil
Birthday Dinner for I N Powers on 75th Birthday
Last Friday friends and relatives gathered for I N Powers 75th birthday with about 100 in attendance. A yard table overflowed with food while Uncle Newt and war comrades were served first, then about 75 others. It was the first time in 20 years all four children were present. The day, despite frost and a cool wind, left attendees with a happy sense of a well spent celebration for an old soldier.
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Moses B. Mills
Hureka
Josie’ Cain
Bell Hornback
Mary A. Royal
Susie HE Mills
49Th Indiana Regiment Volunteer Infantry
Scommissioner
Board of County Commissioners
Jacob Weller
Thomas H. Axton
Albert Byrne
George W. Schreiner
Hockport
John Rupprecht
Fulda
Grandview Road
George A. Haaff
Court House Square
Robert Miller
Rockport
A. P. Eigenmanon
Kennedy Bridge
Clay Township
John Wetzel
W. P. Higenman
Court House
G. A. Haas
American Grocery Co
Hualbrage Vo
W. U
I. N. Powers
Newt
Powers
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