Roosevelt Replies On Taft Labor Record In Letter
President Roosevelt responds to P. H. Grace of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, praising Taft’s labor policy and injunction limits. He cites the Milwaukee Iron Molders case, Taft's actions to curb abuses, and calls for rail workers to back Taft for a stable, pro labor administration.
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Roosevelt
WM. Hl. Taft
Binghampton
N. Y
P. H. Grace
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Mr. Taft
Grace
Taft
Mr. Grace
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Washington, D.C
Brotherhood of Railroad Treinmen
Parlor City Lodge No. 36
Binghemonten
H. Grace
White House
Iron Molders
Iron Moulders’ Union
Milwaukee
Iron Moulders Union
Allis-Chalmers Company
United States Circuit Court
Allis-Chalmers
Iron Moulders’ Journal
J. P. Fry
Fry
Union
F. N. Judson
St. Louis
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman
Review of
Judson
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Rubin
James MM. Heck
National Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Bryan
Western
Brotherhood of Railroad
Clinton Street
Binghamton, N. Y
W F M S Convention Held by Vincennes District
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church in the Vincennes district met for a two day convention with 152 delegates from Vigo Greene Martin Davis Owen Knox and Sullivan counties. Highlights included greetings by Rev. George H. Murphy and Presiding Elder Asbury and talks by Mrs. Carr Curtis and two returned missionaries from China. Elected officers for the coming year were Mrs. T. J. McJimpsey President Mrs. Matilda Mason Vice President Mrs. Kittie Morris Secretary Miss Clara Smiley Treasurer, with conference officers C. E. Asbury Secretary and Anna B. Adams Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Foreign Missonary Society
The
Methodist Church
Vincennes
Vigo
Greene
Martin, Davis
Owen
Knox
Sullivan Counties
George H. Murphy
Asbury
Carr Curtis
China
T. J. Mc Jimpsey
Matilda Mason
Sullivan
Kittie Morris
Clara Smiley
Washington
C. E. Asbury
Anna B. Adams
Ruth Circle Tea Raises Funds at Carlisle Church
Carlisle Ind October 27 The Ruth Circle Ladies of the Presbyterian church held a tea at Mrs Ed W Akin Jr home Friday. guests enjoyed refreshments and the event raised 15 dollars for church work.
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Carlisle
Ind
Ruth Circle
The
Presbyterian Church
Ed. W. Akin Jr
Parker Democrat Hurt By Gill Township Split
Merom October 27 Bryan Democrats in Gill township challenge Watt Cooper claiming he was a Parker Democrat and opposed Bryan four years ago. The dispute is seen as damaging Cooper's candidacy.
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Merom
Gill Township
Watt Cooper
Bryan
Cooper
Protected Home Circle Forms at Oddfellows Hall
The Protected Home Circle held its first regular session last Thursday in the Oddfellows hall with twenty six members present. Three candidates were slated to take the work and nine applications were filed for the next meeting. A drill team of sixteen members was organized.
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Oddfellows Hall
Contractor Bud Wright Relocates After Family Health
Bud Wright, a local concrete contractor, plans to move to Winatchy Washington home of his wife C N Meredith immediately after the penue on account of his wife's poor earth.
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Bud Wright
Winatchy
Washington
C. N. Meredith
Opinions of Peerless One in Democratic Contest
A letter questions Bryan supporters and rivals from 1896 to 1907, citing figures Burke Cochran Henry Watterson James Keach Sterling Holt and John Holtzman. It contrasts Bryan’s alleged dangerous agitator stance with calls for party loyalty amid free silver battles and old party splits.
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Burke Cochran
Henry Watterson
Charles L. Jewett
John W. Holtzman
Bryan
Taft
America
Major McKinley
Sterling R. Holt
Democratic State Committee
Chicago
Columbus
Ind
Democratic Party
Sterling R. . Holt
Indianapolis Star
Democratic “Party
Indiana's Greatest Need and the Watson Vote
A Republican victory by Jim Watson is portrayed as essential to curb saloon power and preserve local control. The piece argues brewers seek to control county offices and enforce liquor laws, urging support for Watson and a Republican legislature to back him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Indiana Brewery Trust
Jim Watson
Watterson on Bryan in 1896 Courier Journal charge
The Louisville Courier Journal editor Colonel Waterson called William Jennings Bryan a dishonest dodger a daring adventurer a political faker and not of the material for a U S president or any party candidate.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Henri
Bryan
The
Courier Journal
Mr. Bryan
Jefferson
Hamilton
Mr. Watterson
Courier-Journal
Watterson
Colonel Waterson
United States
Hearst Acts Alone Against Parties Amid Disclosure
The speaker states Hearst operates independently from the Republican party and has disclosed facts that damaged Foraker Haskell and Kern, noting the Standard Owl company letters were stolen and not authorized.
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Hearst
Republican Party
Foraker
Haskell’s
Kern
Standard ‘Owl Company
F. Jetters
Atfoni
Prohibitionists urged to back Watson for four year local option
The piece argues Prohibitionists and temperance Democrats should support James W. Watson for governor to preserve county local option for four years, warning against Tom Marshall and a Democratic victory aiding repeal prospects. It touts Republican temperance reform and accuses opponents of aiding liquor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James WH. Watson
Tom Marshall
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Anti-Labor League
Watson
Indiana Brewers Trade Off Bryan for Marshall Vote
Indiana brewers and saloon men say they will support Thomas R Marshall for governor and a Democratic legislature in exchange for votes. They claim the party is used to advance their selfish interests and that the word to trade Bryan for Marshall has been circulated in many counties.
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Indiana
Thomas R Marshall
Bryan
Marshall
Change and its costs in labor and public service
The piece argues that all Americans once sought change in 1892 and paid heavy costs to workers and consumers. It contends public and private servants improve with time, warns that Bryar's election would erode trust, paralyze business, and force wage earners to cut meals.
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Bryar
Injunction labels stirring political jibe in press
Gompers mocks Taft as the Injunction judge while recalling Richard Olney called the father of injunctions. The remark hinges on historical views and current support within political factions, with Sammy’s comment treated as minor.
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Gompers
Taft
Richard Olney
Cleveland
Sammy
Holiness baptism at Wabash near Shelton schoolhouse
Rev Jewell of Merom baptized four people Sunday evening in the Wabash River near the Shelton schoolhouse ten miles southwest of Carlisle.
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Carlisle
Rev
Jewell of Merom
Wabash
Shelton
Here
Graysville High Enrolls New Student and Opens Basketball
Lawrence Bicknell entered Graysville High School on Monday during the opening exercises praised by attendees. Otto Myers of Doddsville was injured by falling slate in a coal mine on Charlie Eno's property, suffering three broken ribs but is recovering. The high school has formed basketball teams and begins regular practice for upcoming matches. Herbert and June Benefield plan to leave for Texas soon after hosting a party for friends last Friday night. Miss Luella Yeager Zelma Ransford Oma Clark visited the schools, and Jean Reynolds returned home to Terre Haute after visiting Glenn Eno.
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Graysville
Lawrence Bicknell
Otto Myers
Doddsville
Charlie Eno
Vernie Cochran
Herbert
June Benefield
Texas
Luella Yeager
Zelma Ransford
Oma Clark
Kansas
Jean Reynolds
Glenn Eno
Terre Haute
Cullop Denials Tie Him to Brewery Legal Work
In a campaign dispute, Cullop denies being current attorney for Terre Haute and Hack & Simon breweries. The Vincennes Commercial asserts he has long been a leading brewery attorney and criticizes his past roles.
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Cullop
Vincennes Commercial
Truth in Jest Reflects Fear of Reprisal
A saying notes that much truth emerges when humor masks fear of punishment. It suggests people may speak lightly to avoid being knocked down or harmed for speaking plainly.
Rat Caught in Gateshead Measured Eighteen Percent Inches
A rat trapped at Gateshead on Tyne England was measured at eighteen percent inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gateshead on-Tyne
England
Cultivate Economy Promotes Happiness Across Ages
A concise moral urging thrift and discipline ties economic self reliance to contentment. It frames economy as reward for youth labor and gains for the aged through steady effort and prudent living.
New Name Old Disease Ergophobia A Work Aversion
A new disease called ergophobia is described with its chief symptom as a dislike for work. The report discusses its naming and potential recognition in medical literature.
How Grandparents Recall Self-Disguised Ladies
A reflective note on evolving attire and the enduring question of how generations fall for women who dress as modern ladies. The speaker contrasts past customs with present fashions, hinting at nostalgia and social change.
Massachusetts Board Lists Tetanus as Reportable Disease
The state board of health in Massachusetts has added tetanus, commonly known as lockjaw, to the list of diseases that physicians must report. The move aims to improve tracking and response to tetanus cases across the state.
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Massachusetts State Board of Health
Advertised Letters at Sullivan Indiana Post Office 1908
Unclaimed letters dated October 28 1908 in Sullivan Indiana Post Office to be sent to Deed Letter Office if not picked up within two weeks. List includes Maggie Bowden Irene Timmons A C Brookshire Richard Coal Peter Docherty Raymond Jackson John Morrow Jack Poore Henry Stienmann Allen Alecsa Mihutt Gyorgy Jann Purgal Koloyrti Gal Ladon Desale Tanase Petre Voida Joseph Robinson and others with one cent postage due per letter. Please say advertised when calling.
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Sullivan, Ind
Brookshire
A. C. Coal
Richard
Docherty
Peter
Johnson
Raymond
Jackson
M. Morrow
John
Poore
Jack
Phillips
Henry
Stienmann
Charles
Vester, Allen
Alecsa
Mihutt
Gyorgy
Jann Purggal
Koloyrti
Gal Ladon
Petrutu
Desale Tanase
Petre
Voida
Robinson
Joseph
Arthur A. Holmss
P. M
Final Settlement Notice in Sullivan Circuit Court
Amanda G. Pitcher executrix of James H. Pitcher's estate files a final account in Sullivan circuit court. The hearing is scheduled for Friday November 13 1908, the 20th judicial day of the October term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear and show cause why the report should not be approved.
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Amanda G. Pitcher
James H. Pitcher
Sullivan Circuit Court
Executrix
Bloomer Pinkston
Shou
Charles BH
Buff & Strat
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William H. Taft
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen
Great Free Republic
Narramore
C., C., C. & St. L. Railroad
Judson Harmon
New York State Court of Appeals
New York
Teft
Parker Man
Seite
Old World
Indianapolis
James S. Keach
Keach
Republican Legislative
Bowden
Maggie
Timmons
Irene
Buff & Stratton
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