Local Officials Named for Congressional Race
For Congress Chas. B. Landis the ticket lists E. J. Mendenhall as Representative Ira W. Christian as Judge C. M. Gentry as Prosecutor Geo. Griffin as Auditor John Bauchert as Treasurer Walter White as Sheriff Hugh Johnson as Surveyor C. C. Ray as Coroner and J. E. Clark as Commissioner 1st District Tait acknowledges the slate.
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Congress
Chas. B. Landis
E. J. Mendenhall
Ira W. Christian
C. M. Gentry
Geo. Griffin
John Bauchert
Walter White
Hugh Johnson
C. C. Ray
J. E. Clark
Sheridan factories for home people is a good motto.
Newspaper fragment notes a suggested motto about Sheridan factories aimed at local home makers. The readable phrasing emphasizes community pride in regional production and targeted messaging for residents.
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Sheridan
Corn Crop Could Suffer After Continued Attacks
With a few more attacks against it the corn crop is likely to get discouraged as farmers report rising pest pressure and weather conditions hindering yields in the region.
Coal Bin Woes Rise with Summer Heat
Residents note rising coal costs as hot days increase usage and prices climb monthly, stressing budget strains and seeking relief from suppliers.
Main Street speeds up but public safety in doubt
Main Street, once a fast thoroughfare for cars, is increasingly seen as a danger for the general public. Drivers push limits while pedestrians and local residents fear accidents.
Brewers Fight for Their Lives Over Saloons Bonded by Brewers
A state statistician reports that one third of saloons are brewer bonded, alarming sentiment among brewers who argue their interests threaten public purity at home. The piece questions whether brewer interests override the welfare and happiness of families.
Marshall Opposes Metropolitan Police Law in Evansville Speech
The article recounts Tinenas Riley Marshall of Colum MAR CIty criticizing the metropolitan police law in Evansville while campaigning. He promises to urge its appeal if elected, and notes his stance against strong government, framing the issue around town ship and city ward caption laws pushed by brewery interests.
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Tinenas Riley Marshall
Colum Mar City
John Worth
Democratic Party
Richmond
Evansville
Marshall
Temperance Vote Push for Watson in Key States
The piece argues temperance voters should back James Eli Watson to offset city booze interests led by Marshall. It warns that saloon influence and big city money affect the race and urges rural districts to deliver a large Watson majority.
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Marshall
Lieber
Fleming
Fairbanks
Et al
Taggart
Kern
James Eli Watson
Temperance Watson
Versed in Work and Will Drives Nation’s Prosperity
A long piece argues that skilled workers with practical knowledge thrive, praising self-reliance and action. It contrasts booming farm conditions under Taft era rhetoric with concerns about saloons and prohibition. Reports on Indiana politics, Hearst and Bryan dynamics, and a Tariff era wage study claim American workers fare well, with cost of living largely stable.
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Mosely Commission
England
America
Eneinad
London
New York Mail
Williams Couple Spent Sunday in Lebanon
J. W. Williams and his wife spent Sunday in Lebanon, returning home afterward.
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J. W. Williams
Lebanon
Work of Congress Adds to Republican History in Mixed Session
The first session of the Mixtieth Congress ends with the Republican majority passing numerous laws amid filibuster tactics by Democrats. The standout is the compromise financial bill, seen as insurance against monetary panics. The national monetary commission is urged to develop a sounder finance system, while many smaller laws add value to federal statutes. The Senate’s role in perfecting international conventions earns praise.
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Nnion
National Monetary Commission
Senate
New York Tribune
A Proud Record of the Sixtieth Congress
Congressman Tawney commends the first session of the Sixtieth congress for its decisive work and resistance to unconstitutional demands on the government. He argues future historians will note its superior achievement compared with any prior session.
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Tawmey
Pennsylvania Democrats Call for Equitable Protection of Labor
The Pennsylvania Democratic platform supports tariff revision with equitable protection of American labor when competing with foreign manufacturers. The piece argues a national policy recognition could depoliticize tariffs, but notes Pennsylvania Democrats cannot dictate national platform language.
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Pennsylvania
Taggart’s Quiet Drive for the Senate Mirrors Brewing Power
Indiana observers describe Tom Taggart's Denver convention influence and silent campaign to push John Kern as his ally, aiming to secure the U S Senate seat for Taggart. The piece highlights brewing interests, party maneuvers, and a looming clash with temperance forces as voters face a decisive fall choice.
Women voters weigh county local option law in Indiana debate
The piece argues millions oppose giving Indiana women presidential and gubernatorial voting rights but urge mothers and wives to speak on the county local option law to curb saloon temptation and protect families.
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Republican Party
Indiana
Hoosier admiration clashes with Kern loyalty in Indiana politics
The piece notes Hoosier pride in a local vice presidential candidate but sponsors a cautious verdict on John Kern. It argues Kern’s party leadership links to brewers and whisky interests, suggesting these ties could carry costs for Indiana if he succeeds statewide.
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Sam Wiliams
Vincennes
United States
Indiana
Appellate Court Judge Myers Nominee Profile
The article profiles Appellate Court Judge Myers from Greensburg born near Mansport Indiana. It outlines education at Logansport public schools Central Normal College Smith College Union University law degree and early practice. It notes service as Greensburg city attorney prosecuting attorney Eighth Judicial Circuit and appointments by Governors Mount and Durbin to the Appellate Bench. It mentions reelection renomination and high regard from peers and press.
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Bavid A. Myers
Greensburg
Mansport
Ind
Logansport
Central Normal College
Smith&on College
Union University
Albany Taw Schwot
Calé Eighth Judicial Circuit
Mount
Eighth Judicial Circuit
John S. Miler
Durbin
Heary
Republican State Committee
Petz Nominated State Statistician Candidate
State Statistion notes Joan L. Petz as nominee for State Statistician. The profile highlights his quiet nature, eight years in government and state bureaus, and strong organizational skills shaping a formidable candidacy. Peer background adds German parentage. born on a Rivley farm in 1867 and moved with parents to Howard county in 1875.
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Joan L. Petz
Mgr. Peers
Jie
Rivley County
Howard County
Howard
Tipton
Indiana Official Leaves Census Bureau To Run For State Head
The subject lived on a farm until eighteen then taught in Tipton county and clerked in Kokomo. In 1899 he passed a civil service exam and joined the U S Census Bureau. In 1907 he became chief deputy in the Indiana Bureau of Statistics but resigned in October to pursue the nomination for head of the bureau.
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Tipton County
Kokomo
United States Census Bureau
Indiana
Indiana Bureau of Statistics
Indiana's Duty in the Kern Nomination
The piece praises John Worth Kern as Bryan's running mate and urges Indiana Republicans and anti-Taggart Democrats to unite against the Democratic ticket. It argues the nomination is a political maneuver and calls for vigorous support to prevent beer and local option reforms from advancing, stressing state pride and duty for Indiana voters.
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Indiana
Denver
Thomas Toegar
Taggart
Bryan Hill
Jim Guffey
Pennsylvania
Tom Taggart
Tom
Wily Thomas
John Kern
Bryan
laHan
Thomas Taggart
United States
James Alexander Hemenway
Kern
Fairbanks
Taccart
John Worth Kern
Phere Wee
Cammion
Liek—Kern
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ohio
Marshall
Hemenway
Senate
Indianapolis
East
Tirvan
Ned Marshall
Vegas
Nevemer
Lieber
Crawford Fairbanks
Merikern
Prohibition Question Hits Democrats Over Bryan Admissions
The temporary chairman of the national Prohibitionist convention in Columbus cites Bryan’s public admission of voting and urging speeches against constitutional prohibition in his state and Oklahoma campaigns, arguing against aid from him and the Democratic party.
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Bryan
John J. Lamb
Terre Haute
Oklahoma
Democratic Party
Columbus
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Taft
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J. W. Kern
Judge Parker
Hearst
Yuggsart
Independence League
Sherman
Roosevelt
Peaceful Bill
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Work OF Congress
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Myers
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State Statisticion
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