Compers Argument at Hymern Knocked Into a Cocked Hat
Terre Haute Oct 25 United Mine Workers District 11 leaders including President Van Horn filed a petition for a perpetual injunction in the Superior court to stop the national board from deposing them. Judge Cox issued a temporary restraining order and set hearing for Nov 9.
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Terre Haute
National Board
W. D. van Horn
United Mine Workers of District 11
National
T. L. Lewis
John E. Cox
M. C. Hamill
van Horn
D. N. Curry
Charles Fox
Frank Ramage
W. P. Rollins
Harry Moore
James O’laughlin
District 11
John P. White
W. D. Ryan
John Fallon
Thomas Haggarty
S. A. Whetzel
William Morgan
N. J. Ferry
A. R. Powers
Miles Dougherty
John E. Morgan
Charles Hargrove
Duncan McDonald
W .H. Rogers
Harry Banfield
John R. Lawson
John McGinn
Thomas Cairns
Peter Patterson
T. J. Smith
W. H. Fairley
John L. Britton
Purcell
George Baker
Michael Barry
Don Kelliher
National Office
L. D. Leveque
John Hickey
District Board
Lewis
United Mine Workers
A Vote for A G McNabb for Prosecuting Attorney
The text advocates electing A G McNabb to Sullivan County prosecuting attorney highlighting his clean, fearless administration, legal ability, temperance support, and nonpartisan character. It traces his education from local schools to law practice, noting ten years of experience and a reputation for careful, courteous service.
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A. G. McNabb
McNabb
Sullivan County
Sullivan
Cutler Urges Bryan Vote in Sullivan Meeting
Arthur D. Cutler of Carlisle argues three reasons to back William J. Bryan for president at a Sullivan gathering. He cites ties between Republicans and moneyed powers, tariff policy, and Taft’s nomination process as key issues, while critics question other political influences and past alignments. The event drew a mixed crowd including many Republicans and labor figures from Terre Haute.
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Cutler
Arthur D. Cutler
Carlisle
Sullivan
Nebraska
Wm. J. Bryan
John E. Lamb
Buster
U. S
Mr. Bryan
Louis Reichman
Terre Haute
Marshall
Gilbert Gambill
Springer
Walters
Henderson
Bryan
Taft
U.S
Tammany Hall
Brewery
Democratic Party
Haskell
National Committee
Standard Oil Company
Ease
Roosevelt
Not Signed by Bryan Attention on Bryan Letters in Ohio County
Republicans in Sullivan County report receiving personal letters bearing William J. Bryan's name asking support for the Nebraskan. The letters are printed in Pennsylvania, stamped with Bryan's name in Chicago, then shipped to Lincoln for distribution. Democratic precincts sent 100000 names of Republicans who lean toward Bryan.
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Bryan
Sullivan
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
Advertisers Promote Hanly Meeting By Auto Tour
A four person party circulated ad notices for the Hanly meeting during a two day drive across the county. The group included Ned Crowder, driver, and helper Leslie Mason, Floyd B. McBride a coroner candidate, and Dugger Holmes a Davis hotel clerk. They toured counties south of a Graynville Gifinong line on day one and towns north of the line on day two.
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Hanly
Ned Crowder
Leslie Mason
Floyd B. McBride
Dugger Holmes
Davis Hotel
Graynville
Gifinong
Fairbanks Politics and Trustee Talk in October
In Fairbanks dated October 27 a rural reflection questions the ability of local trustees and managers. The piece mocks unworthy clerks and asks readers to consult District No. 4 patrons about past teachers, suggesting likely unfavorable sentiment.
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Fairbanks
Scott City
Farmersburg
J. D.C
Farmersburg Drain Tile and Brick Works Opens Kiln
The new clay plant at Farmersburg, known as the Farmersburg Drain Tile and Brick Works, owned by Ideoma Mee, yielded their first kiln this week.
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Farmersburg
Ideomamee
Farmersburg Tile Plant Details and Plans
Jas F. Smith of Marion Indiana, a tile burner, declares Farmersburg tile the best in the state. Armstrong aims to operate the plant in winter and plans a new kiln of the same size. The facility measures 42 by 76 feet with three drying floors covering about four thousand square feet. Clay lies six feet deep, hauled in dump cars, moulded on Madden Mill equipment, dried five to seven days by steam, then burned in ninety to ninety six hours. Ten men, mostly local, run the plant.
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Jas. F. Smith
Marion
Ind
Farmersburg
Armstrong
Concrete walk around courthouse finished at last
The six foot concrete walk around the courthouse was completed Friday. Contractor H O McKinley expected to finish the job the prior week but delays in material supplies held up progress.
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Court House
H. O
McKinley
John Mitchell Urges Miners to Vote Their Conscience
John Mitchell declares he did not authorize posters or mailings showing his likeness or political views. He states unions are not partisan and urges workingmen to evaluate candidates on labor reforms, endorsing unionists like Wilson, Nicholls, Mahon, Maher, and McHenry while preserving union integrity.
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New York City
United Mine Workers’ Journal
United Mine Workers of America
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Buffalo
Maters
American Labor Movement
Organizations of Labor
Workingmen of America
Congress
W. B. Wilson
T. D. Nicholls
District No. 1
W. D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees
James P. Maher
United Hatters of North America
John G. McHenry
Benton, Pa
Organization of Labor
John Mitchell
Rankin Farms Boss Backs Taft in Missouri Visit
David Rankin the state's largest farmer traveled to Kansas City with Republican candidate William H Taft. Rankin, who farms about 25 000 acres in northwest Missouri, said a Taft win would mean higher farm wages and better profits, recalling 1893 94 as deficits under Democrats. He cited his own 1907 agriculture net of 123 851 and proclaimed Democrats would ruin farming with lower prices and bad policy.
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Kansas City
David Rankin
Missouri
Wm. H. Taft
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Rankin
Mr. Taft
Taft
Cleveland
Constable Watson Injured in Jail Door Incident
Constable John Watson, while arresting Ed Brown on a provoke charge, injured his hand when Brown grabbed Watson’s throat and Brown pulled a steel jail door shut, pinning the constable’s hand as he struck Brown.
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Watson
John Watson
Ed Brown
Brown
Open Letter to Sullivan County Voters by Cairy Littlejohn
A historical open letter from Cairy Littlejohn addressed to Sullivan County voters describes his background as a farmer teacher and coal miner and argues for reform through voting against party dominance. He cites concerns about corruption and bosses and pledges to perform county treasurer duties faithfully if elected.
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Sullivan County
National Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Cairy Littlejohn
Cardinal Gibbons backs county local option against prohibition
The Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church in America supports local option and urges counties to vote as units. He argues prohibition in large cities is impractical and would breed evasion, favoring strict license laws with supervision, and endorses local option for smaller communities.
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Cardinal Gibbons
America
Carlisle notices of local residents and moves
Wm H Arnett returns home from a Bellevue Coal Co business trip in Ohio. Carrie Kivett visits Sullivan sisters then returns home. Elliot Helms and Ozro P rejoin home from Chicago automobile school course. Heber Stevens travels to Owensville as EB & T H agent replacement. Jack Latshaw seen in Sullivan. Father Bolin of Sullivan dines with Mrs J N Roberts. D McConnell buys Colorado ranch and plans move with family.
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Carlisle
Ind
Wm. H. Arnett
Youngstown
Canton
Dayton
Ohio
Bellevue Coal Co
Carrie Kivett
Sullivan
Ada
Verdie Kivett
Elliot Helms
Ozro P's
Hame
Chicago
Heber Stevens
Owensville
Gilliland
Jack Latshaw
Father Bolin
J. N. Roberts
D. McConnell
Delta
Colorado
Fire damages home on South State Street
Fire Friday noon at Charlie Colvin residence caused by a defective kitchen flue. The blaze gained headway before the department arrived, destroying the house and most household goods though a stove remained. Alf Nichols estate ownership and insurance coverage noted.
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Charlie Colvin
South State
Alf Nichols
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Hymern
Gompers
District No. 11
Hanly Meeting
Carry Littlejohn
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