Miners Hear Truth About Candidates for Congress
At Bicknell Indiana a miners meeting heard Robert Salmond argue that Cyrus E. Davis is unfriendly to labor and that John C. Chaney has supported labor rights including the eight hour workday and the personal liability law. Salmond cited Chaney’s labor record and endorsements from union leaders to urge Chaney’s re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell
Ind
Cyrus E. Davis
Congress
John C. Chaney
Robert Salmond
Knightsville
Ind., Was the Principal Speaker. Prominent In Labor Circles, Mr. Salmond
Europe
Salmond
United Mine Workers of America
Messrs
Mitchell and
Gompers
Mr. Salmond
Indiana
Clay County
Davis
Fieck
Garret
Democratic District
Chaney
Republican Party
John W. Hayes
Knights of Labor
Washington
Sullivan
Hayes
Joe Hummel
Trades Union Movement
Roosevelt
Freck
Joseph B Orr Dies From Fight Injuries At Home
Joseph B Orr, injured in a Bryan Day fight in Sullivan, died at his Johnson street home after four days of illness. The Carters and James Carter await court action for assault with intent to kill. Orr, born July 12 1857, was a longtime printer and foreman of the Sullivan Union. He left a widow Mary Daily and five children, with services held at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmis Carter
Ray Carter
James Carter
Sullivan
Lucian Armstrong
Bryan
Carters
Joseph Orr
Robert Orr
Joe Orr
Orr
Carter
Bart Walker
Walker
Mary
Hutton Orr
Sullivan Union
Mary Daily
Paxton
Roy
Wiliam L
Joe
Roxie
Lula
Christian Church
Anc
E. W. Brickett
J. H. Carres
M. E. Church
Ben Hur
Center Ridge
Citizens Driving Club Sued for Receiver Appointment
The Citizens Driving Club of Sullivan faces a lawsuit from Citizens Trust Company on a note seeking the appointment of a receiver. The action names the club and requests judicial intervention to manage its affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Driving Club of
Sullivan
Citizens Trust Company
Chaney Seeks Second Term From Sullivan County
John C. Chaney appeals to Sullivan County voters for reelection to Congress. He thanks supporters from both parties for past votes and affirms he remains a representative of all people, seeking continued neighborly approval and backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Chane
Sullivan County
John C. Chaney
Funeral Roster for James Orr Kin Include Many Relatives
Mrs. Robert Mackey of St. Louis sister of the deceased is listed among numerous relatives including Mrs Ingram of Springfield Ill Mrs John Clarke Terre Haute Mrs Elliot and daughter Terre Haute Mrs Dailey Paxton Mr and Mrs John Walters Paxton Neal Dailey Terre Haute Mr and Mrs William Marcum Carlisle Leonard Orr and family Shelburn Mr and Mrs Fred Orr Shelburn. Mr Orr is brother of James Elam and Robert Orr of this city and Leonard Orr of Shelburn. He also is brother of Mrs William Pyles of Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mackey
St. Louis
Ingram
Springfield
Ill
John Clarke
Terre Haute
Elliot
Dailey
Paxton
John Walters
Neal Dailey
Tere Haute
William Marcum
Carlisle
Leonard Orr
Shelburn
Fred Orr
Orr
James, Elam
Robert Orr
City
William Pyles
Sullivan
Special train tour for Vice President Fairbanks reaches Evansville
Will H. Hays chairman of the Republican State Committee speakers bureau leads the special train for Vice President Fairbanks. The Big Four furnishes equipment. The train arrives Terre Haute Friday evening with speeches at Jasonville and Linton on Saturday morning and afternoon respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Hays
Republican State Committee
Goodrich
Fairbanks
Evansville
Big Four Railroad
Terre Haute
Indiana
Jasonville
Linton
Gompers Denounces Blacklist in Socialist Debate
In the November 1906 American Federationist, Gompers dismisses any blacklist, advocates open fight, and praises labor's broad appeal. He notes his friendship with John C. Chaney and supports labor candidates serving the whole people over special interests. Cy Davis is depicted as a magnate using wealth to sway workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Fieck
Mr. Chaney
Gompers
Salmond
American Federation of Labor
American Federationist
Labor
Cy Davis
Billman In Indianapolis Studying Embalming
Edward A. Billman of Billman and McBride is in Indianapolis taking an embalming course. John F. Grizzle left yesterday for Colton California to spend the winter. Grizzle's son Albert is a telegraph operator at Colton and another son Oliver is at Colander California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Billman
Billman & McBride
Indianapolis
John F. Grizzle
Colton
Cal
Mr. Grizzle
Albert
Oliver
Colander
Trustee Frank Spencer Visits Indiana State Normal School
Trustee Frank Spencer of Jefferson Township led his teacher corps to Terre Haute on Friday to tour the Indiana State Normal School and inspect the facilities and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Spencer
Jefferson Township
Terre Haute
Uncle Joe Cannon Backs Chaney Amid Packed Gatherings
Joseph G. Cannon speaks in Sullivan County urging support for John C. Chaney. Crowds fill court room and opera house as Cannon contrasts Republican prosperity with Democratic policy and praises protective tariffs and Roosevelt's leadership.
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House of Representatives
Court House
Opera House
Cannon
Jake C. Chaney
Sam Small
Eles Bryan
Mr. Cannon
Joe
Lir Bryan
Cleveland
Bryan
Congress
Republican Party
People
Sullivan County
John C. Chaney
Roosevelt
Watson
Hay
Elections Sweep Nation With Statewide and Federal Races
A vast election slate unfolds next Tuesday across 42 states and three territories. Governors, legislatures, and Supreme court seats are on the line in many states while a 60th Congress is set to convene with 386 members. Party tickets span Democrats, Republicans, and numerous minor groups across varied states and tickets.
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Oregon
Maine
Vermont
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
Virginia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Kentucky
Arkansas
Georgia
Senate
House of Representatives
Nebraska
Caroline
Pennsylvania
Independence League
Citizens
Commonwealth
City
Referendum
Jefferson
American
Reorganized Republican
Lincoln Republican
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
Tennessee
Washington
Delaware
Montana
Nevada
North Dakota
Rhode Island
Utah
Connecticut
Colorado
Idaho
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New Hampshire
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Massachusetts
Texas
California
Masachusetts
People’s
Public
Congress
Turman Township Schools Monthly Report October 1906
Monthly district report shows enrollment totals across 11 districts with teachers listed, including Roxie Johnson Esther Moore Garland Conner Thos J Turman Graysville and others. Totals reported: 514 children in the township 417 in school and 386 average daily attendance 67 tardiness instances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie Johnson
Esther Moore
Garland Conner
Thos. J. Turman
Graysville
George Bicknell
D. T. Cushman
Maude Arnett
Flo. G. Ransford
Marian Sammis
Essie E. Wilson
Kathryne Stewart
H. H. Arnett
Tressa Bain
O. T. Collier
False charges against Henderson in Greene County subsidy case
The Sullivan Daily Times reported on October 27, 1906 that Charles E. Henderson, Republican candidate for Judge, faced alleged conflicts over a subsidy to the Indianapolis Southern Railway. The piece says Henderson, then county attorney, did not secretly represent both sides and that actions were open with the Board of Commissioners. No trial occurred, only a record of a potential trial and an appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Daily Times
Charles E. Henderson
Greene County
Richland
Center Townships
Indianapolis Southern Railway
Henderson
Ry. Co
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners of
Aydelotte Reports Rhodes Scholars at Oxford 1905 Dinner
William E. Curtis recounts Rhodes scholars at Oxford England in 1905 Thanksgiving dinner. P Keiffer of Maryland and R L Henry of Chicago delivered speeches and Aydelotte of Indiana also spoke. Aydelotte is noted as a Rhodes scholar from Indiana. The National Bank building repairs after a recent fire are progressing rapidly, with the third story not to be replaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Curtis
Chicago Record-Herald
Rhodes
Oxford University
Oxford
England
Osler
P. Kieffer
Maryland
Oriel College
R. L. Henry
Chicago
Worcester College
American Club
F. Aydelotte
Indiana
Brasenose College
Aydelotte
William E. Aydelotte
National Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robt. Salmond
Fred Feick
National Mine Workers
Kild
Partment of Commerce and Labor
James R. Garfield
Organized Labor
House
S. O. Self
Painter’s
S. F. Mason
Central Labor Union
Sam Jeter
Plasterers
Mr. Sal
Joseph B. Orr
Johnson Street
Hal Charge OF
Fairbanks’ Special
Poynter
Indiana State
Mal School
Uncle Joe” Cannon
Joseph G. Cannon
Colunyn
The
Turman Township
Frank Aydelotte
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