Republican Judicial Convention Set for Sullivan July 22 1908
Republicans in Sullivan and Greene counties plan a delegate convention at the Colonnade theatre Sullivan at 4 p m Saturday July 22 1908 to nominate a candidate for prosecuting attorney of the Fourteenth judicial district Greene county assigns 24 delegates Sullivan 14 delegates William H Lucas and Sullivan chairman Wm W Edington Greene county chairman respectively oversee the event.
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Illinois primary results signal GOP dominance in Chicago
Reported outcomes from Illinois indicate Republicans won about 139000 of 185000 votes in Chicago and Cook County while Democrats mustered roughly 46000. The district pattern suggests strong Republican support statewide, with a call to vote for Taft to keep Bryan option in November.
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Editorial group backs clean campaign label amid split
The Democratic state editorial association backed a clean newspaper campaign and named Mr. Poynter of the Times-Democrat as secretary. Yet he has started the campaign by denouncing Hamilton township Republicans as rag tags and bob tails.
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Farmers Hold Corn For Bryan Amid Republican Policies
In the Sullivan Times, Saturday issue, a Gill township farmer advertises 500 bushels of corn for sale near New Lebanon elevator while market quotes run 75 cents. The piece argues Republicans raised corn prices and that farmers prosper under Bryan’s third campaign, noting deposits are drawn to finance it.
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Brewers Break With Republican Party
The Times notes that brewers have historically aligned with Republicans but now oppose the party. They previously stood against the Republicans' last legislature and have been against the party for an era remembered beyond measure.
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Saturday Fair Introduced for Sullivan County Farmers
The first of a series of twelve fairs to be held in Sullivan is planned for next Saturday. A list of premiums has been offered with prizes aimed at farmers and their wives. The Saturday fair introduces new features replacing the old county fair and is expected to benefit local farmers greatly.
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GOOD OILER STRUCK AT PALESTINE ILLINOIS AND FARMER POLITICS
A Palestine Illinois oil discovery near Sullivan County draws prospectors as White and Co strike a 200 barrel daily well near Henry Fulling's farm by the Wabash River. The find links Illinois and Indiana fields while four decades of drilling history and politics around Bryan are reviewed.
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Tom Marshall and the Brewer Platform Worded as Democratic
The Times notes Tom Marshall aligns with the Democratic platform though previously billed as independent. It argues Marshall will be defeated because his stance supports the Brewer's platform instead of his claimed convictions.
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Publisher’s Reform Zeal Exposed by Voting Record
The Times publisher is accused of inconsistency in the last campaign for backing a man who did not claim reform, or made no pretense of it. Poynter supported a label deemed contemptible by the to-wit publisher.
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Bridge Whist Score Cards for Sale at Union Office
Local office advertises bridge whist score cards for sale at the Union office. Cards are available to assist club players and scoring staff.
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Graysville Briefs Highlight Local Visitors and Projects
Edgar Strain and Rufus DeHart of Fairbanks visited Graysville last Monday on business. Lansberry Riggs was a business visitor in our village last week. Concrete walks are being installed and the school building work nears completion. The Methodist church held its fourth quarterly meeting last Sunday and Monday. Jesse Arnett plans to start photography work once his camera arrives. John Kennett finds a new use for bicycle tires. Watermelons are abundant and delicious on the market.
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Rufus DeHart
Fairbanks
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Methodist Church
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John Kennett
Death of Duane Youngman in Albion
Eight year old Duane Youngman, son of Mrs Martha Youngman, died yesterday morning at five o’clock at the home of his grandfather, George C Youngman. The loss is noted in Albion.
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