Political Tilt at Democratic Convention Sparks Critique
The piece argues that Poynter’s description of the Democratic convention as a friendly tilt is biased toward Mr. Brian. It cites John A. Johnson opposing government ownership and socialistic doctrines and questions the Lawrence county snake convention rhetoric linking Cy Pavis to the event. It notes reactions from Schreck and Corbett on perceived favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Johnson
Poynter
Brian
Cy Pavis
Demorre
Lawrence County
Editor’s biased outburst favors Davis in Bloomfield race
The Bloomfield Democrat editor Gilbert Hendrens Burns reviews Democratic congressional hopefuls Davis Culop Miers Padgett and Welman. He lauds Davis while giving lighter coverage to the others and hints the convention at Bloomington on April 30 will back Davis most strongly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Twendren
Bloomheid Democrat
Congress
Nemnrat
Davis
Culop
Miers
Padgett
Welman
Chaney
Hendren
Greene County
Bloomfield
Wellman
Sullivan County
Cy Davis
Bloomington
Washington Herald
Indiana Prediction Sparks Political Banter at Washington
John E. Lamb of Terry Hut accuses him of deceiving Washington insiders by predicting a Democratic win in Indiana. The satirical remark notes two water wagons and suggests Sullivan can ride to victory despite a dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Lamb
Terry Hut
Washington
Indiana
Sullivan
Political Scrutiny Touches Poynter and Watson
The piece notes pressure on Welman in a congressional contest and hints at another affidavit. It says Riggs had no role in the rescind convention. It reports The Times praising Watson, a Republican governor candidate, and quotes C. E. Gallatin reviewing Watson's labor record amid Democratic commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welman
Poynter
the Times
Watson
Evening Times
James E. Watson
C. E. Gallatin
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Gallatin shifts stance on Watson labor record
Gallatin says he was misled by Brotherhood leaders about Mr Watson’s labor stance. He signed a protest against Watson’s nomination but now plans to investigate Watson’s congressional record personally. He vows to campaign on fair play and for labor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railway
Watson
Democratic Party
Pleasantville News Highlights and Local Social News
Last Thursday Israel Howard’s horse ran away injuring him with a broken arm. Terre Haute visitors John Wes and James Corbin stay with sibling Will and Rebecca. George Miller’s guests include his wife’s Illinois mother. Rev. Blair closes revival at the Baptist church and will speak at the I O O F lodge in the Methodist church next Sunday at 2 PM for the lodge anniversary. J S Anderson attended Burress chapel services. Easter programs were held at the M B B church and Burress Chapel with notable choir music directed by C Bough. Dr S J Alsman and wife visited Ward Drivers south of town. Charles Miller family visited Emery Harbin’s. D R Newkirk was in Sullivan. H G McClung of Terre Haute visits relatives for a couple weeks. James Payne Sr and wife went to Hymera to assist a sick relative. A F Hindman returned from Cincinnati with merchandise purchases and members of Hindman household hosted guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Baptist Church
I. O. QO. F. Lodge
Methodist Church
Lodge
J. S. Anderson
Burress Chapel
M. B.B
C. Bough
8. J. Alsman
Charles Miller
Oaktown
Emery Harbin
D. R. Newkirk
Sullivan
H. G. McClung
Terre Haute
James Payne, Sr
Hymera
A. F. Hindman
Cincinnati
Mrs. Hindman
Irvin Wright
Danville
Guy Dickerson
Clennie Frakes
Jefferson Johnson
Leland Thompson
Hattie Harmon
Illinois
Eastern Star
Josephus Clark
Farmersburg
James V. Drake
Shelburn
Mr. Drake
Scott City
Easter sermons and community notes from Stafford Chapel area
Mrs Hindman's mother from Odon and her Missouri aunt visited. Elisha Whitlock, burned in a gas explosion at Little Giant mine, may return to work in days. Cade Pool and Ora Fool hosted visitors from Linton. Mrs Mary Jane Williame of Stafford Chapel buried Wednesday. Rev Ward preached at Stafford Chapel and Marco. Jim Sisson, treated for a foot disease at Carlisle’s Sanitarium. Dan Cupid jokes about exchange girls. Frank Braman expects to open a new coal mine in about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hindman
Odon
Missouri
Elisha Whitlock
Little Giant
Mrs. Cade Pool
Linton
Ora
Mary Jane Williame
Stafford Chapel
Rev. Ward
Marco
Jim’ Sisson
Dr. McConnell
Carlisle
Dan Cupid
Frank Braman
Easter Sunday in Concord Bright with Mild Weather
Easter Sunday brought pleasant weather in Concord. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Marts visited Terre Haute. Many attended Easter services at Douglass Chapel Sunday night. Several locals shared meals with friends and relatives, including Edna Kesler’s Terre Haute visit. Ira Drake’s buggy was wrecked by a runaway horse last week. Births include a girl to Clifford Curtis and a boy to Fred Jewel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Marts
Terre Haute
Douglass Chapel
Alva Julian
Darrel
Farmersburg
Sam O’neal
Edna Hughes
Ida Farrand
Hazel McDonald
Florence O’neal
Francis Niccum
Flora Farrand
Lola Wilkins
Emory Benson
Sherman Kesler
Grover Robertson
John Farrand
Elma
Leona
Herman Harris
Ira Drake
Fairbanks
Edna Kesler
Clifford Curtis
Hymera
Fred Jewel
Market Chickens Sold By German Marketman
A market scene features a woman asking price for chickens and a German vendor replying they cost 25 cents per pound, noting they were 22 cents yesterday. The exchange captures a small daily commerce moment from Yonkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
Hemenway Outlines Fairbanks Tariff Plan at Convention
Indiana Senator Hemenway touts the Fairbanks tariff revision as urgent and necessary. He argues for an immediate extra session after the election to revise tariffs along protective lines, claiming Republican control will deliver a swift, stable path for American labor and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Friends of Protection
Republican Party
Hemenway
House of Representatives
Senate of the
United States
Congress
Senate
Indiana
Lincoln
Harrison
McKinley
Roosevelt
Indiana Republicans Could Not Man a Meet Again
A fragmented quotation from the Lebanon Patriot suggests Indiana Republicans, even with experience, could not staff a meeting in Indianapolis. The note reflects partisan organizational challenges and training deficits implied by the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolia
Lebanon
War on Decayed Eggs By Indiana Health Board
Indiana state health officials led by H. E. Barnard warn inspectors to crack down on selling decayed eggs and misbranded storage eggs. Violations carry fines from 10 to 25 dollars and possible 90 day jail terms on third offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
H. E. Barnard
State Food and Drug Commissioner
Mr. Barnard
Barnard
Eresacly
Memorial Day observances by Gaskins Post 564 GAR at Farmersburg
Gaskins Post 564 GAR plans memorial services May 24 at 11 a m in the Presbyterian church with Rev Joe Latham preaching. Decoration services will be at Farmersburg new cemetery May 30 with cemetery services at 6 a m and afternoon talks at Central Christian church. Ord ers and Sunday schools urged to participate as they honor the dead who served the nation. A P Asbury Commander. Address J G Lloyd Farmersburg Ind.
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New Cemetery
Farmersburg
Central Christian Church
A. P. Asbury
J. G. Lloyd
Ind
Pleasantville Dentist Recalls Whaling Linton Prominent Citizens
Frank B. Shepherd, a well known Pleasantville dentist, said he has “licked” many Linton's prominent citizens and recounts birching at the Linton schools in the 1870s. He notes how some former “bad boys” have become fine citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
Death of Arbaces Cushman Ends Ilion Masonic Brother
Resolutions from Graysville lodge honor Arbaces Cushman born September 27 1839 Sullivan County Indiana Civil War veteran physician and Mason. He died April 8 1908 after a long career in Graysville leaves widow Mary Gray and five children with a brother and two sisters mourning his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbaces Cushman
Turman Township
Sullivan County
Ind
Second
Indiana Cavalry
Army of the Cumberland
N. A. Wier
Graysville
Jefferson Medical, College of Philadelphia
Mary Gray
Joseph
Nancy Gray
Cushman
Graysville Lodge
Masonic Fraternity
Local notes from Farmersburg April 21 highlights visits and births
Wilber Tipton and Mrs. Blanche Kester visited Miss Allie Russell in Indianapolis. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carpenter of Road. Ruth Mason is ill with pneumonia. The Florida river killed a mare belonging to Dick Bedwell. Several residents enlisted in the U S army at Terre Haute last week. Various relatives visited families in Sullivan Brazil and Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Isadae N. Snow
Gambill
Juda Gambill
Indianapolis
Nordyke-Marmon Company
North Temple Avenue
Son Denman
C. B. Stout
Little Daughter
Edward P
Farmersburg
Wilber Tipton
Blanche Kester
Kester
Allie Russell
Cecil Thompson
Mervin
Terre Haute
Ira Bennett
Charles Kilgore
Flossie Thompson
Eva Specker
Near Worthington
Murray Mason
Leota Denney
John Wisener
Brazil
Wisener
Ruth
Florida Fiver
Dick Bedwell
Sack McCall
Charles Harmon
Davy Ogborn
William Moore
U. S. Army
J. L. Foster
Real Backbone of a Nation Foundations of Liberty
The passage lauds the cultivators of the land as the country’s true strength and backbone. It argues wealth from trade exists, but real stamina lies in farmers whose simple virtue and courage shield liberty and dominate mercantile interests.
Dinner Time Bell Signals Family Happiness
The dinner bell marks the happiest part of the day as every family member joins the table in a genial mood. Each person brings his or her best and cheerful possessions to share, while complaints are left outside to avoid indigestion.
Saccharin discovery and properties noted
Saccharin is a white crystalline compound from toluene, a coal tar constituent. It is 300 times sweeter than cane sugar and used as a sugar substitute for diabetics. It was discovered by Ira Remsen and Charles Fahlberg at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Remsen
Charles Fahlberg
Chemical Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University At
Baltimore
Leviathan steamship sighted by curious couple
An innocent elderly couple visited the harbor to glimpse a great steamship. They stood among tugs and small boats and, after several minutes of wonder, the wife mused that everything follows nature and that there is a mother and all the little ones.
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Povnter
Mike Schreck
Jim Corbett
Hendrens Bluff
Jim Riggs
Charities E Gambill
Miss Pearl Snow
Isaac N. Snow
Washington Street
Melnotte’ Miller
The
Christian Church
Miss Snow
Tressa Wolfe
Mary Francis Maxwell
Ike Maxwell
Mony
Rev. Miller
MR. and
Mrs. Chas. Gambill
Israel Howard
Mr. Howard
John Wes
James Corbin
Will
Rebecca
George Miller
Miller
Concord
Fairbanks — Plan
Senator Hemenway
Banks Plan
Linton Citizen
Frank B. Shepherd
Lizzie Granby
Mrs. Everett Trueblood
Mrs. Alonzo Hunt
Gussie Vanguilder
O. M. Chambers
O. C. Brewer
J. H. Neff
Hutsonville
Belle Yeager
Josie Dilley
Westie Johnson
C. C. Brewer
Vigo
Lincoln’s Park
Glenn Riggs
Merom College
Herman Drake
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