Democratic delegates pick by county in Vincennes meeting
In Vincennes a Democratic chairmen meeting decided counties select delegates to the Bloomington convention, rejecting district primary plans. The discussion touched on party leadership, Doyle Davis and Cyrus E. Davis, with editorial reactions from Sullivan Times and Linton Call. Also cited were court actions and local notes on residents and a Swiss vineyard colony near Jasonville.
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Poynter
Second
Vincennes
Bloomington
Congressional Committee
Sullivan Democra and Times
The
Democrat
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Moss
Linton Call
Cyrus E. Davis
Bedford
Vincennes Sun
Sullivan County
Lawrence County
Central Committee
Call for shorter notice to delegate selection in elections
The piece argues for 10 to 15 days notice for district meetings, condemning 30 day periods as inconvenient. It urges rigid enforcement and opposes candidates choosing their own delegates as a risk to party harmony. A final note states Japan will adopt an American diet to grow taller, boosting breakfast food demand.
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Knox County
Bryan to Speak at Length in Denver Air
In Denver the high altitude is said to hinder lengthy speeches and it is likely Bryan will deliver a long address despite the air being thin.
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Denver
Bryan
Docile Sullivan County Blind Tigers Predicted Soon
An odd prediction notes that the Sullivan County blind tigers will become so tame they will eat from hands and so rare that tax assessors may find work scarce.
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Sullivan County
Bryan's acting draws crowds but voters reject his ideas
A historical note remarks that Mr. Bryan attracts large audiences, yet previous events show the public forgets his acting and dismisses his economic ideas at the polls.
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Bryan
The Blind Tiger Sees Things, Nightly Vision Spurs Theims
A figurative phrase notes a tavern or venue named The Blind Tiger is evolving as perception shifts. No concrete events, dates, or people are detailed in the readable text.
Jury rules for railroad in Moore versus Indianapolis Southern
A jury found no damages for Hilgo Moore in a case against the Indianapolis Southern Railroad. The Linton woman had sued for a thousand dollars after a Cass to Linton ticket and a train that did not stop where she needed, alleging she could not reach home that evening.
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Hilgo Moore
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Linton
Cass
See a Qualified Physician for Disease Cures
An advertisement urges readers to consult Dr. Crowley for cures of men’s diseases. It claims confidence and invites calls for a descriptive circular, promoting professional medical advice over distant cure claims.
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Crowley
For Sale Residence and 77 Acre Farm in Fairbanks Township
For sale my residence and 77 acre farm in Fairbanks township between Fairbanks and Graysville. Good stock farm well watered spring never freezes. Good orchard and improvements. Big bargain if sold at once. W. A. Ransford R. R. 1 Shelburn, Ind.
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Fairbanks Township
Fairbanks
Graysville
W. A. Ransford
Shelburn
Ind
Steel harrows on sale by Turman Riggs at North Main
Brown Sattley Buck and Rod erick Lean harrows are offered by Turman Riggs located on North Main Street. The notice lists steel harrows for sale with supplier names and shop address.
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Brown
Sattley, Buck & Roderick Lean
Turman & Riggs
North Main Street
New Way Corn Planter debut on market by Turman Riggs
The Sattley New Way Corn Planter is an edge drop and flat drop combined unit. It is described as the only planter of its kind available. Call on Turman & Riggs on North Main Street to examine before buying.
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Sattley
Turman & Riggs
North Main Street
Trial of Frank Landers Continued in Circuit Court
The case against Frank Landers, former Dugger saloon keeper charged with the murder of Charles Stewart at Dugger, was continued in circuit court Friday afternoon on the sixth day of December, 1906.
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Ora Hatfield
Dugger
Indiana Boys’ Reform School
James B. Arthur
State of Indiana
Ed True
Cooney Shepherd
John B. Drake
Alice Drake
Geo. M. Kirby
Circuit Court
George M. Drake
Harry V. Mahan
Lola M. Mahan
Supreme Court
Thomas Brown
Shirley Hill Coal Company
Buff & Stratton
Hays & Hays
Charles
Fred Bolinger
Dug Martin
Charles L. Pirtle
Jacob A. Pirtle
Laura B. Batson
Dering Coal Company
Husband
Charles D. Hunt
John T. and
Will H. Hays
Clarence Cross
The
Diamond Coal and Mining Company
Frank Landers
Charles Stewart
Trial adjourned as witness cannot be found
The jury had been selected from a summoned venire but the defense objected to starting. An attachment was issued for Simms to appear from Terre Haute. Sheriff Walters searched but Simms had left the city, the case continued upon defense affidavit, and witnesses and jurors were excused. Landers remains jailed awaiting trial.
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Venice
Simms
Walters
Terre Haute
Landers
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