Republicans Get Share of Credit for State Lighting Deal
The article credits the public buildings and grounds commission, including two Republicans and one Democrat, for initiating lighting competition that cut rates from 10 cents to 5 cents per 1 000 watts and later to 8 1/2 cents. It notes Charles J. Wheeler, the Republican custodian, led the initial action, with Fred A. Sims and John C. Billheimer, both Republicans, seeking further reductions. Governor Marshall supported the move but claims only one third of the credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Buildings and Grounds Commission
Statehouse
Democratic Publicity Bureau
Indiana
Charles J. Wheeler
Wheeler
Fred A. Sims
John C. Billheimer
Marshall
Republican Labor Bureau Heads and Campaign Drives
Albert Lowrys will head the Republican labor bureau while Col W T Durbin will devote time after Oct 1 to party organization work. Samuel Gompers commends Senator Beveridge. Roosevelt advocates tariff commission. Taft urges tariff revision per tariff board. Roosevelt to speak in Indiana at University Square Oct 13. W E Springer opens speakers bureau. Garfield to tour Indiana. Crumpacker favored by voters. Republicans press tariff issue. Democrats accused of pension trickery. Beveridge campaign to start around Sept 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lowrys
Republican Labor Bureau
W. T. Durbin
Samuel Gompers
Beveridge
Roosevelt
Taft
Tariff Board
Indiana
University Square
Indianapolis
W. E. Springer
James R. Garfield
Crumpacker
Democratic discord in Indiana over 1908 presidential plans
Samuel Gompers rejects Indiana bosses while Taggart gathers speakers including Bryan. Holt argues Bryan harms the ticket as Aley withdraws from superintendent race. Taggart pushes Greathouse for that post and ignores Marshall’s pick. Keach rebels against price restoration and Roosevelt is attacked by Stokes Jackson. Bryan warns Indiana Republicans and Watterson meets Harmon ally Miers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Indiana
Taggart
Bryan
Sterling R. Holt
R. J. Aley
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tom Taggart
Myannisport
Mass
George H.tapy
Marshall
Dr. Aley
Aley
Charley Greathouse
Lew Ellingham
Joe Folk
Missouri
Stokes Jackson
Roosevelt
James L. Keach
W. J. Bryan
Henry Watterson
Evansville
Watterson
Harmon
Gaynor
Miers
Clark
Indiana Campaign Echoes and Bryan Speech Delays
Indiana politics blaze with talk of Bryan timing and party drift. Figures like Folk Beveridge Gompers Ellingham and Taggart feature in debates over labor education and the Roosevelt legacy as Indiana eyes a superintendent candidate and a looming election.
Exchange values of 1910 and 1896 farm prices
The article compares March 1896 and March 1910 wholesale values of farm products to show farmer prosperity. It lists corn exchange with coffee, petroleum, brick, nails, sugar, and milk products, illustrating how staple goods set relative purchasing power. It notes hogs, butter, and eggs in terms of merchandise values and contrasts 1910 with 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Labor
Rio
Amoskeaggingham
Hayve
Indiana Veterans Expose Pension Help Trick by Congressman Cullop
The piece critiques Indiana Democratic congressman W W Cullop for letters implying aid to Corpl Dunbar after a pension increase. It notes the pension increase would have occurred on merit, with opponents in the party often disagreeing on pensions. Veterans are urged to see through such tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Corporal Dunbar
Pension Department
Cullop
Buncombe
Side Talks on Public Affairs by Old John Henry
An Indiana reader complains Governor Marshall has failed to oppose Tom Taggart, allowing party bosses to control the Democratic organization and school leadership. He condemns Marshall as a partisan first, urging voters to challenge boss rule and defend public welfare amid Taggart influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Marshall
Democratic Party
Thomas Taggart
Tom Taggart
Taggart
Denison
Indianapolis
Tom Marshall
Dr. Aley
John Henry
PENSION TRUTH AT HAND FOR VETERANS IN DISTRICT
Editorial argues a dollar-a-day pension will pass if Republicans win the next House and Democrats block it in the South. It urges veterans to back Rochester Republican to secure pension legislation and protect northern support for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Government
Justice
House of Representatives
South
House
North
Rochester
Durbin to Aid Republican Campaign Work in Indiana
Colonel W T Durbin former Indiana governor will enter personal party work after October 1 focusing on campaign hustling and organization. State Chairman Lee calls Durbin one of the best organizers in Indiana as he adjusts business affairs to devote time to the Republican cause.
Untitled Historical Exchange Note on Wheat Sale Value
A fragmented note discusses a farmer selling ten bushels of wheat and receiving payment for purchase. The text references value and exchange terms, with unclear details about tolls or taxes and a person named Steve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Pee
Pension party lines shape public vote in 1912 era debate
The article argues Republicans created every general pension law and Democrats oppose pensions for Union veterans. It links Champ Clark from Missouri to Confederate-state allies, claiming Indiana Democrats will back Clark for speaker despite opposition to veteran pensions, illustrating cross-state political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Confederacy
Champ ‘Clark
Champ Clark
Indiana
Clark
Missouri
Champ’ Clark
Fielp
Clirk
Reed Couple Visit to Paris Relatives Noted
A mention of Mr and Mrs Harvey Reed visiting relatives in Paris Newfoundland and Labrador appears in the edge of a local page segment with broken OCR text indicating a family travel note. The fragment references a domestic visit and carries limited identifying details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Reed
Paris
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Democrats
Mr. Bryan
Joseph Folk
Harmon and Harmony
Hvansville
Ind
R. K. Bedgood
Lafayette
Tippecanoe
Montgomery
Senator Beveridge
Washington
Mr. Gompers
Lew. Ellingham
Dllingham
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
Parker
Jackson
Lauch
Bill Callop
John W. Dunbar
Washington, Ind
Sir
Commissioner of Pensions
A. Cullop
Great
A. B.C
Sullivan County
Tabernacle
Sullivan, Ind
A. P. Asbury
Daniel W. Ryan
Hymera
John Ward
Wm. A. Cullop
Vincennes
James M. Watson
Paoli
John G. Chaney
Sullivan
S. D. Baker
Koline
Will H. Hays
J. M. Vawter
O. P. Stoddard
George H. Murphy
J. W. Neyman
John H. McArthur
Tillman Willis
W. R. Nesbit
Joe S. Reed
Melnett J. Miller
John W. Buck
Linton
W. B. Taylor
Dugger
C. B. Whitaker
U. C. College
Oscar E. Bland
A. A. Holmes
French Harp Orchestra
Gertrude Eaton
Edna Wolfe
Miss Gertrude Freeman
Columbia
The
Gem
Kit Kirkham
Music—Mensingerd
Geo. Buff
WM. T. Crawford
John W. Canary
J. P. Wilkey
G. M—Stewart Barnes
D—R. F. Knotts
David Bedwell
Majestic
Benard
Petter
Black
Anna
Bickel
Martha
Mathers
Carrie
Smith
Vincy
Ivy
Yancey
Birde
Seckinger
Dred
Thay
Je “Joho
Deans
Easton
P.M
He Sullivan
Ifns
R. Rich Furniture Company
Sgt Rr Retatech & Sg
Eae
Miomeh
Willis Plew
Thureday
Hig*s
Homie
Colorado
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