Prohibition party tactics in Indiana spark cross party clash
The piece argues that Prohibition leaders in Indiana seek to enlist Republican voters via pledge cards to boost county option and state legislative gains. It contrasts Republican progress with Prohibition aims, asserts Republicans lead temperance, and urges Prohibitionists to back Republican candidates rather than Democrats or their own ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret Harte
Our Friends of the Prohibition Party
Indiana
Joseph
Isaac
Prohibition Party
Swallow
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Prohibition
Crawfordsville
House
Senate
Democrats Call Out Empty Dinner Pail Debate
The passage notes ongoing Democratic criticism of a proposal likened to an empty dinner pail with opponents arguing over its value and implications. The quote underscores political contention and public discontent during the debate.
Some Tax Truths Two Administrations Compared
A column defends Indiana Republican tax policy, arguing total tax rate rose due to state school funding while general fund levy fell, and charges Democrats misstate figures. It cites 1893 versus 1906 levies, school enrollments at Purdue Indiana University and Normal, and asserts GOP efficiency and education growth under Republican governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locksley Hall
Tennyson
Indiana
Robert W. Miers
Hann
Miers
Zenecal
St Yon
State Normal
Purdue University
Indiana University
Railroad Commission hastens hay rate reduction in Indiana
The Indiana Railroad Commission used persuasion to cut hay rates from Terre Haute and southern points. A three hour conference with shippers and railroad officials produced a committee and an agreement that lowered rates within forty eight hours, benefiting producers and shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission of
Indiana
Terre Haute
Railroad Commission
Marshall Half-Republican Doctrine Stirs Gubernatorial Race
The La fayette Courier cites Thomas W. Marshall criticizing graft with a Republican echo at Logansport. It notes Marion county officials are removing alleged grafters and predicts Marshall could face swift consequences if guilty. The piece frames graft as a long standing Republican issue and calls for prompt prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Marshall
Logansport
Marion County
Marshall
Lafayette Courier
Republican tariff revision promise clarified by party line
The Republican approach seeks protective duties through tariff revision, aligning policy with reduced import competition and stronger domestic industry support as a core aim. The stance frames duties as a shield for American producers against foreign rivals.
Sunday Visits and Shiloh Meeting Highlight Local Life
Claude Buck and a wife of near Pleasantville visited relatives in our locality while Martin Pirtle drove to Linton. John Driver was in Bloomfield last week as William Wyatt and wife of Sullivan spent Sunday with relatives. Thomas Shake and family of Lyons community attended the Shiloh gathering where a large crowd heard Bro. Williams preach a grand sermon. Nora Neal was in Linton Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Buck
Pleasantville
Martin Pirtle
Linton
John Driver
Bloomfield
William Wyatt
Sullivan
Thomas Shake
Lyons
Shiloh
Elmer Wyatt
James Pirtle
Pleasantville Community Notices and Schedule
Decoration services drew small crowds as farmers tended crops. Rev Inman of Odon preached at Burris chapel. Mrs Charles Asbury will lecture Sunday June 7 for Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and King's Heralds. Dr S J Alsman and wife returned from Oklahoma. Lendin Wood family visited Evansville relatives. Commencement at M E B church Saturday night June 13. Odd Fellows memorial sermon postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inman of
Odon
United Brethren Church
Burris’ Chapel
Charles Asbury
C. Asbury
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
King’s Heralds
S. J
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Post Office June 3 1908
List of unclaimed letters in Sullivan Indiana with two week call window before Dead Letter Office. Names include Burley Mrs Martin, Burkhart Mrs Anna, Bryant Maggie, Laval Hannah, Shepherd Mrs Edna, Fairbanks Oil & Gas Co, Krivell W S, Ledres Frank, Highland Coal & Mining Co, Pounds John and Mrs, Vallely Hugh. Arthur A Holmes postmaster notes to say advertised when calling. Plus local society items citing Miss Linnie Kelley and various visits and events around Sullivan and Graysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
Burley
Martin
Burkhart
Anna
Bryant
Maggie
Laval
Hannah
Shepherd
Edna
Fairbanks Oil & Gas Co
Krivell
W. S. Ledres
Frank
Highland Coal & Mining Co
Pounds
John
Vallely
Hugh
Arthur A. Holmes
P. M
Grandchildren and neighbors gather for church and visits
Social notes show Mary Foutz and Gladys Mayfield visiting Sullivan on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C O Morin of Terre Haute dined with John Lester’s family. Kingsley Chapel hosts Children Day on June 14. Terre Haute visitors Mr. and Mrs Luther Arnett spent weekend here. A rain is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Foutz
Gladys Mayfield
Sullvan
C. O. Morin
Terre Haute
John Lester
Harry Adams
Kingsley Chapel
Luther Arnett
Fred Wernz
Fairbanks
James Moore
Farmersburg
Ora Patton
Roy French
Chessie Knight
Clem Ransford
Loyal Taylor
Frank
Will Patton
Old York
Ds Py
Martin
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Iowa
Grand Lodge of Good Templars
Oswego
N. Y
Chicago
National Prohibition Reform Party
Washington
New Party
Columbus
James Black
York Pa
John Russell
Ohio
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Indianapolis
Clinton Bowen Fisk
Fisk University
Union
South Carolina
John Bidwell
California
Bryan
Congress
Nee’s
Democratic State Committee
Colden Rule Department
South Side Square
Central Store CO. (Incorporated
Bro. Williams
Nora Neal
Ivporita
Stratton
Ayis
P. A. Barco
Briggs
York
Linnie Kelley
Merom
Graysville
Jacob Foutz
Audrey Rose
Bert Booker
Dick Amieninley
Near
Providence
Fairbanks R. R
Sullivan Circuit Court
Arbaces Cushman
Mary Cushman
Buff & Stratton
A. M. Timmis
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