Call for Republican Second District Convention 1910
The Republican District Committee of Indiana's Second District calls a delegate district convention in Bloomington Monroe County on May 17 1910 at 1 pm to nominate a congress candidate. Delegates numbered 125 apportioned by county based on votes and Durbin counts. County committees arrange delegate selection May 7 1910 with notices two weeks prior.
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Bloomington
Monroe County
Indiana
Congress
Winfield T. Durbin
Daviess
Greene
Knox
Lawrence
Martin
Monroe
Owen
Pic
Sullivan
Committee
Republican Township Conventions Called for Delegates
Sullivan County Republicans call township meetings at 2 p m to elect delegates to the district convention in Bloomington on May 17 1910 and the judicial convention in Linton on May 24 1910. Each township lists meeting places and delegate quotas with alternates also to be elected.
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Sullivan County
Bloomington
Linton
Jackson Township
Hymera
Curry
Shelburn
Fairbanks
Hamilton
Bullivan
Cags Township
Dugger
Turman Township
Graysville
Gill Township
New Lebanon
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Jefferson Township
Pleasantville
T. ED. Hoover
Dirrelle Chaney
Terre Haute Rivalry Tests New Telephone Line
John E. Lamb may steer Terre Haute while Tom Taggart faces a separate senatorial contest as political currents test the new telephone company, with local factions weighing paths forward amidst uncertain outcomes.
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John E. Lamb
Terre Haute
Tom Taggart
Gohan
Dan Tha Fa
Local election talk and park access concerns cited
The notice discusses voting responsibility for Mr Kern and a clerk of the circuit court election this fall. It also mentions restricting deer access to a court house park and suggests seeking alternative habitats for a squirrel.
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Court House Park
County Chairman Gambill Fights Local Option Law Repeal
In local politics Gambill of the Democratic party presses the campaign to repeal the county local option law as he continues the political fight amid ongoing party activity.
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Gambill
Governor Marshall Denounces Democratic Split Over Kern Nomination
The report claims Governor Marshall damaged the Democratic Party by securing John W. Kern’s nomination and hindering his presidential hopes. It characterizes Marshall as a political misstep and suggests his actions created additional obstacles for Kern.
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Marshall
Democratic Party
John W. Kern
Indianapolis News and its Roosevelt bias criticized
A reader notes the Indianapolis News shows narrowness and open hostility to Theodore Roosevelt in editorials headlines and news coverage, calling the paper undignified for its character.
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Indianapolis News
Theodore Roosevelt
Knox County Democrats Feud Over Appellate Judge Votes
At the Democratic Convention Sullivan County backed William Vollmer of Vincennes for state treasurer, while Knox County gave Harris only 16 of 26 votes for appellate judge. The issue hints at partisan strategies and urges voting the Republican ticket. The issue also reports a city ordinance creating amusement and merchandise sale fees aimed at protecting home and resident sellers.
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Knox County
Sullivan County
William Vollmer
Vincennes
Knox
Harris
Vollmer
Lafollette Attacks Within His Party Stirring Rhetoric
The piece notes Senator Lafollette of Wisconsin harshly criticizing fellow Republicans over tariff provisions. It portrays him as vilifying colleagues who disagree, calling him a blustering figure whose continued leadership the party would benefit from removing.
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Lafollette
Wisconsin
Republican Party
Democratic Party Fails Indiana Senator Nomination Clash
Indiana Democrats boasted about proper candidate naming to defeat Tom Taggart but Taggart dominated the convention. John W. Kern was nominated as Taggart’s choice while Taggart blocked endorsing the governor for president. The platform pledged to repeal the county option law.
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Democratic Party
Indiana
United States
Tom Taggart
Taggart
John W. Kern
Marshall
Tom
Taggart Stamp Marks Indiana Democratic Drift in 1910
The piece traces Tom Taggart and allies shaping Indiana state platform amid brewing interests and county option debates. It also surveys actresses who began in convent life influencing stage careers, highlighting Ethel Barrymore and Julia Marlowe among others, and notes church and stage relations evolving over time.
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Walter Bentley
Actors’ Church Alliance
Otis Skinner
England
United States
Flora Zabelle
Barroom Banter By a Washington Official Under Fire
A Hot Springs tale shows Brig. Gen. Clarence Edwards arranging champagne flavored drinks for reporters and clerks, inviting many to partake as the bar fills. Goethe’s view of change anchors a note on future Americans seeking better education and civic standards.
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Clarence Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Taft
Washington
General Edwards
Hot Springs
Edwards
Howdy
Washington Times
Goethe
St. Paul Pioneer Press
The Sin and Folly of Fault-Finding
A religious reflection contrasts censorious fault finding with Christian fault finding. It cites Matthew 7:3 to condemn self deceptive blame, urges self judgment first, and frames constructive critique as a virtue aimed at saving, not destroying. The piece urges mercy, restraint, and a redemptive tone in pointing out faults.
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Jesus
Uncle Sam
Heaven
Earth
Shakespeare
The Fishing Otter
An illustrated Sunday Magazine piece describes a deadly poaching device used in Scotland. A floating board loaded to stay upright drags a line with dozens of hooks across wide water, allowing a poacher to fish an enormous area at once.
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Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Delayed Divorce Proceedings Cited for Photo Reasons
Mrs Flimgill explains the postponement of her divorce, saying it was absolutely necessary to consult with her photographer and avoid printing a picture she would not want published. The remark hints at pending coverage and a desire to control public portrayal.
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Miss Marlowe
Jeanne d’Arce
Maude Adams
Lfe
New York
Philadelphia
Ethel Barrymore
Maurice Barrymore
Georgie Drew Barrymore
Drew
John Drew
John
Sidney Drew
Miss Barrymore
Ethel
Socials and Visits Patch Sky Light Area
Local residents report a series of social calls and church attendance. Mrs Edna Clark hosted with Mrs George McCammon and Anna Clark, while Mrs Josie Woodard and Pete Moore with daughter were in town and others visited in the week. The school closed Friday with well filled baskets.
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George McCammon
Hugh McCammon
Anna Clark
Edna Clark
Josie Woodard
Merida
Pheba McMahan
Sarah Moore
Wm. Hughes
Mamie Hughes
Minnie McMahan
Martha Woodard
Pete Moore
Stella Free
Jessie
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
An 1880s ad promises a $100 reward for catarrh cures Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure internally by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin vouch for F J Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
EF. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Ad for sore feet
A vintage ad promoting Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure tired aching callous and sweating feet. Claims relief for swolen feet and lists 25 cents price and free sample, with address in Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
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