Prohibition Debate and Political Upset Mentioned
In a Sullivan Union item three months ago a dollar and fifty cent note references Bryan’s vote losses and Parker’s defeat. The piece cites Indiana Prohibitionists denouncing the Anti Saloon League while praising temperance impact and condemning Prohibitionists’ ties to brewery interests in the recent legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Again Bryan
Prohibitionists
Indianapollis
Anti-Saloon League
Anti- Saloon League
Indiana
Prohibition Party
United States
Bill to create Bureau of Mines backed by Chaney
Congressman Chaney introduces a bill for a Bureau of Mines and names John Mitchell, former United Mine Workers president, to head it at a $6000 yearly salary. The measure passed Congress overwhelmingly and likely heads to the Senate, promising major impact for mine workers and placing Mitchell in charge of the new department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Chaney
Bureau of Mines
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Senate
Wible Joins Teamsters Union In County Sheriff Bid
Frank Wible, Democratic nominee for sheriff, joined the teamsters union after a meeting in this city. He gave a speech about past street work, admitted lacking a team, and said he would buy mules to become a full member, possibly paying the difference for prior work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters’ Union
Frank Wible
Frank
County Officials Scrutinized After Reform Vote Outcome
The Daily Times cites no instance of a sheriff or prosecuting attorney failing in duty and attributes the last election’s result to the reform editor’s strong influence in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Times
Reform
Times Publisher Admits Reform Motive Amid Criticism
The Times publisher is accused of posing as a reformer while evidence suggests he acts as a performer. The remark highlights growing scrutiny of his public stance and actions.
Critics clash over newspaper integrity and affidavits
The Times is accused of mudslinging to sway Democrat votes for Congressman Chaney while he runs as a Republican. The letter alleges 150 affidavits were on file but not served and urges the editor to publish the famous affidavit in full. The item then shifts to a note on William Jennings Bryan’s presidential campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Congressman Chaney
Chaney
Times
The
Mud Thrower
Daily Times
Bryan Expected to Secure Democratic Nomination at Denver
The piece argues that despite Bryan’s past liberal stances and defeats in 1896 and 1900, he will likely be nominated by a decisive Democratic vote at the Denver convention. It critiques his policies as dangerous heresies and portrays the party as led by a single figure steering toward a third battle and a “Waterloo.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Bryan
Denver
Rainbow Chaser
Waterloo
How Lightning Strikes Repeatedly and Perambulatory Rods
The article explains that lightning can strike the same spot multiple times and why paths form between clouds and objects on earth. It discusses induction causing opposite charges, the protected role of lightning rods, and hazards from carrying charged objects like manure forks during storms.
Thunderstorm Tips and Lighting Dangers in Modern Umbrellas
The article discusses lightning risks and the dangers of modern metal tipped umbrellas during storms. It explains how ribbon discharges can strike the same area multiple times and that a single main bolt causes the most damage to whatever it hits, urging caution in stormy weather.
Chaney Floods District With Seed Packages
Congress member John H. Chaney sent far more garden seeds than the quota, distributing 24 380 packages in Indiana as he piles up more shipments. Officials doubt the exact source of the extra seeds and warn of possible deals with city members. The district may yield heavy votes in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John H. Foster
Indiana
United States
Chaney
Town Board Hears South Main Paving Complaints
In adjourned session the town board continued debate over paving South Main street. The street commissioner was told to secure gravel and fill alley holes by J F Hoke's residence. Sewer work near the electric plant to use sewer tile was authorized. McKinley’s Jackson street sewer dirt sale was rejected as city property. his contract bond received approval. Residents of South Main protested paving and the board deferred action to next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
J. F. Hoke
McKinley
Jackson Street
Douthitt
Weather of a Week May 17 Cur ry township report
Meteorological observations for the week ending May 17 by Maurice Yeager cooperative observer of Curry township. Partly cloudy with periods of sun and measurable precipitation noted across days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Yeager
Co-Operative
Curry Township
Indianaapolis Southern Railroad Time Table
Indianapolis Southern Railroad timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains with numbers and scheduled times. It notes daily runs for trains 21 22 88 34 and mixed trains 98 with no service Sundays.
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Indianapolis
Southern
R. R
Sunv
State Health Report Reveals January Mortality Details
The report lists measles and smallpox deaths across multiple counties with totals for tuberculosis and pneumonia. It notes 416 tuberculosis deaths, 468 pneumonia deaths, 245 typhoid cases, 167 diphtheria cases, and 154 violence deaths, plus 27 personal crisis cases and 123 accidental deaths with causes ranging from gunshots to accidents in traffic and industry.
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Adams
Allen
Cass
Clarke
Daviess
Delaware
Elkhart
Fayette
Grant
Greene
Hancock
Howard
Huntington
Jackson
Jefferson
Johnson
LaGrange
Laporte
Lawrence
Madison
Marion
Marshall
Miami
Montgomery
Noble
Owen
Putnam
Shelby
Steuben
Tipton
Vanderburg
Wabash
Wayne
Wells
Whitley
Monroe
Decatur
Vigo
State Board of Health Report for March 1908
The March report from Indiana’s State Board of Health notes a slight decline in deaths and disease versus March of the previous year. Influenza and bronchitis top the list of prevalent illnesses, with spring expected to reduce respiratory diseases. The disease sequence includes influenza, bronchitis, rheumatism, measles, pneumonia, tonsillitis, scarlet fever, smallpox, typhoid, pleuritis, diarrhea, diphtheria, membraneous croup, chickenpox, whooping cough, erysipelas, bowel inflammation, intermittent and remittent fever, dysentery, typho-malaria, meningitis, cholera morbus, puerperal fever, and cholera infantum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court Clerk Aruthur E DeBaun case note
Arthur E DeBaun is listed as Clerk of the Sullivan Circuit Court with Buff and Stratton as attorneys for the plaintiff. The line includes case or docket number 41-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Debaun
Sullivan Circuit Court
Arthur D. Cutler
Atty
Plaintiff
Buff & Stratton
Sullivan Circuit
William E. Kendall
Indiana
Buff & Stratton, Attys
John W. Lindley
Lindley
Platatis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sullivan Union
Dirrelle Chaney
Robert P. White
Mr. Bryan
Alton B. Parker
Wible
Sullivan
Terre Haute
William M. Miller
John L. Miller
Isaac H. Kalley
State Board Ofi
EALTH
W. L. Laurent
Real Estate and Insurance
Shelburn
Ind
Ferhesse
Pete
A. Stewart
West Washington
State of
Sullivan County
Emma M. Smith
Charles A. Smith
C. F. Briggs
Office Briggs Building
Walter N. Thompson, M. D
Wm. H. Bridwell
Over Peoples State Bank
Jerome
Attorneys AT Law
Sullivan, Indiana
Northside Public Square
Insurance, Loans and Real Estate
Citizens’ Trust Co
Notary Public
Co. D. Thornberry
C. E. Walston
Thornberry & Walston
South Side Square
Sullivan, Ind
Dr. Shanklin
Coffman Block
East Side
Maggie Is
Kendall
William E
H. Edwards
North Eighth Street
Ohio Street
Gezee
Attorneys-at-Law
Northeast Corner Public Square
W. Lindley
Attorney-at-Law
North Side
Upstaira
ttorney-at-Law
Sullivan State Bank
Douthitt & Haddon
Over National Bank
Mary Conley
William Conley
Mary E. Gromer
George Gromer
John T. and
Will H. Hays
Chaney & Chaney, Sivz Canes
South Side
Dale's
A. &. McNabb
Beasley & Brown, Jos, Bessley
Sullivank
Easity
East Side Public Square
C. A. Price
A. D. Owens
Price & Owens Attorneys-at-Law Notary Public, Over Shaffer's Drug Store
West Side
C. T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Knotts
County Board OF Review
Wis
Commissioners Room
Court House
O. B. Harris
Citizens Trust Building
Walter F. Wood
Glidden & Douthbitt’s Clothing Store
Cras
D. Hunt
Hunt & Gambill
Joseph M. Webb
Sullivan, MD
Undertakers
David Crawley
L. J. Pyles
McKinley & McBridey
D. Crawley
the Undertaker
Lv. Sullivan
P.m
Hymera, Ar
Terre Hauts
Hnes
Chicago
Peoria
St Louis
Beehunter
Vandalia
Vincennes
Bedford
Monon
Seymour
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Cincinnati
Westport
Big Four
Greensburg
Central Passenger Association
Hi. P. Radley
G. P
T. A
Grand Central Station
Gill Township
John T
Will H. Haya
R. L. Bailey
W. H. Jones, JR
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