Hady Morgan Sues C. E. I. Railroad for 25000 Injuries
Hady Morgan, by Bays & Bays, sues Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad in Sullivan Circuit Court for 25000 in damages after a northbound special passenger train struck his buggy at Paxton crossing on February 3 1916. He alleges view was blocked by depot and houses and that after stopping to look he was hit when no train appeared. Morgan sustained serious injuries including broken limbs paralysis and internal damage with medical costs about 1000.
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Hady Morgan
Bays & Bays
Sullivan
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
Paxton
Ind
Morgan
Fairbanks Township farmer surrenders after warrant for assault
Key Williams, a Fairbanks township farmer, surrendered to Sheriff Ed Kelley after a warrant for assault with intent to kill William Riggs. The dispute over a line fence led to Williams slashing with a knife and hitting Riggs with an iron rasp in Fairbanks. Williams posted a $1,000 bond and was released. deputies had tracked him to Vigo county.
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Key Williams
Fairbanks
Ed. Kelley
Williams
William Riggs
Riggs
Kelley
Orville Hale
Vigo County
Indiana Voters Enter Guessing Contest For Presidential Inauguration Trip
Indiana residents may enter a Republican state committee contest to win a trip to the next presidential inauguration or $200. About 50,000 slips list state names and Hughes and Wilson columns. Entry requires being a qualified Indiana voter with registration on October 9, and guesses must arrive by that date.
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Indiana
Republican State Central Committee
L. W. Henley
Republican State Committee
Hughes
Wilson
Farmers Busy Filling Silos in Sullivan County
Sullivan County farmers engaged in stock raising are busy filling silos with ensiled corn and preparing winter feed. Neighbors aid one another, making rounds to help fill silos as cattle and hog operations rely on ample feed for the upcoming season and fall market.
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Sullivan County
Heating Stoves Sale and Corn Price Listed
An advertisement lists Secott's Heating Stoves at 8 dollars 40 cents and corn priced at 99 cents per bushel. Local commerce item highlights discounts and hardware/store offerings.
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Secott
San Francisco visitor brings relatives for visit
Guy Boone of San Francisco formerly of this city is here for a visit with relatives and friends.
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Guy Boone
San Francisco
Cal
Mrs Joe Smock and Gladys Visit California for Month
Mrs Joe Smock and her daughter Gladys left Saturday for a month long visit in California.
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Joe K. Smock
Gladys
California
Political Jettings on Democratic Mexico Policy
The Houston Post argues endorsing the President's Mexico policy was easier than defining it. It notes Senator James Hamilton Lewis might frame the Rome that was too proud to fight as a defeat. The Boston Transcript questions who should finance Carranza, while Democrats back big military and infrastructure spending and expect Republicans to raise revenue for four years.
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The
Houston Post
James Hamilton Lewis
Rome
Political Clash Over Administration Policy and Hughes Remarks
The text critiques Hughes delaying an investigation into the Administration while praising its current performance. It notes deaths linked to policies, a shift in troop deployment, and Democratic reactions to Hughes and Taggart. It also mentions the President entertaining progressives and partisan newspaper responses.
President blunt on party ties and chosen tool
The President says he has no interest in any party except as an instrument of achievement. He questions why he would select the Democratic party if it is a poor instrument for his aims.
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Democratic Party
Wilson
Carranza Praised for Rapid U.S. Preparedness Effort
The remark notes that Carranza achieved in three weeks what Woodrow Wilson failed to do in three years, highlighting his impact on American preparedness and the political comparison.
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Carranza
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Baker's dozen phrase fades with cost of living debates
A brief humorous note reflects on the term baker's dozen and its relevance as costs change and political discussions frame everyday phrases. The line hints at shifts in consumer pricing and cultural vocabulary.
Hughes Criticized For Frequent Use Of Now
Critics worry about Mr. Hughes for his constant use of the word now as waiters deride his urgency and keep delaying decisions until tomorrow.
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Hughes
Rural families note big postal surplus check
Rural residents learn that Postmaster General Burleson has sent Secretary McAdoo a $5.2 million check representing surplus postal revenues. This indicates continued financial strength in the postal service and potential implications for rural mail service.
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Burleson
McAdoo
Princeton President's Quoted Utterances Declared Outlawed
Mr. Gardner urges not to quote Mr. Wilson who led Princeton as president as his past utterances are outlawed by himself within seven days.
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Gardner
Wilson
Princeton
Hughes Troubling Democratic Newspapers Over Campaign Control
The text notes ongoing worry among Democratic newspapers about Hughes and their demand to take over campaign management, implying dissatisfaction with his leadership and control. The statement highlights tension between media outlets and campaign leadership.
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Hughes
Hughes speeches confuse Democratic press with praise
A remark noting that the Democratic press finds Mr. Hughes' speeches unsatisfying, yet the speaker asserts the speeches are very good. This paradox highlights partisan reactions and rhetorical effectiveness in political communication.
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Hughes
Secretary Baker Gains Agility in Shifting Mindset
Secretary Baker shows growing agility in reversing decisions, a trait noted by observers as endearing to his discoverer and signaling adaptive leadership.
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Baker
Efficiency as watchword in political campaign touted
Mr. Hughes says Mr. Wilsons administration must confess incompetence in some respect, either over Navy appropriation or neglect. He argues efficiency in politics equals efficiency in the White House, and it serves as a campaign for when he wins office.
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Mr. Hughes
White House
Democrats cry mud and treason accusation fades
Commentary mocks political rival Hughes for shifting insults from iceberg to mud-slinger noting inconsistency and arguing he is not plainly either label. The speaker contends Democrats feel distressed by such charged accusations.
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Hughes
Wilson Admits He Precipitated War
Theodore Roosevelt charged in Lewiston Maine that Woodrow Wilson admitted causing conflict by saying the United States was in a war of service for marines at the Brooklyn navy yard memorial on May 11 1914. The Roosevelts speech defended Charles E Hughes.
Empty Phrases vs Concrete Action in Roosevelt Speech
Col. Theodore Roosevelt denounces President Wilson for avoiding the grave question of duty and appealing to words rather than deeds. He argues Wilson seeks to lull the public into moral fever dreams instead of urging concrete national action in Lewiston Maine supporting Charles E. Hughes.
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Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Lewiston
Maine
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes Stresses Tariff and Protection in Salt Lake Speech
Charles Evans Hughes the Republican nominee urges strong tariff and protection to build national greatness through postwar competition. He calls for fixed, lasting foundations as the campaign continues.
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Charles Evans Hughes
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Republican Party Promotes US Enterprise and Achievement
The speaker asserts the national party should build up American enterprise and open doors for honest American achievement within the national sphere and as far as practicable under the Constitution.
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Republican Party
National Party
United States
Remembering the tariff era and jobless streets
The speaker recalls the Underwood tariff bill and its impact on commerce. Enterprise halted, trade contracted, and millions were unemployed, including 300,000 in New York City. Charitable organizations strained to feed the jobless as Americans remember the hardship.
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America
New York
Tariff Policy Speaker Calls for Pro American Industry Guard
The speaker argues that prosperity, wage protection, and competitive American enterprise after the war require an honestly devised tariff law. He urges careful framing to shield U S industry from postwar competition.
The Democratic Party Not Saved by European War
The speaker argues the Democratic party won’t be saved by the European war and that nations will rebound after the conflict. They claim returning workers will be stronger and ready to fuel postwar production, paying war debts and expanding global trade.
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Democratic Party
Proposal to study and guard American industry
The speaker urges a studied approach to implement a principle of belief, aiming to secure intelligent and honest protection for American industries across the nation. The statement emphasizes national economic safeguarding through prudent policy.
Why Hughes Is Needed In This Tremendous Crisis
An excerpt from a Lewiston Maine speech in favor of Charles E. Hughes contrasts his rugged honesty and proven actions with Wilson's elocution and unbacked deeds. The speaker argues four years of national strain require a tested leader, urging Americans nationwide to choose Hughes over Wilson.
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Hughes
Wilson
United States
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Lewiston
Maine
Charles KE. Hughes
Editorial Notes On Wilson Hughes And States Rights
The piece argues Democrats downplay Hughes speeches and assess Wilson’s potential Texas reach. It notes enthusiasm to back Wilson could extend to Mississippi and Alabama, with donors cautious about public backing. It claims Hughes gained favor for apple pie and asserts states rights debates are settled. It labels Hughes a strong advocate for preparedness as security.
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Wilson
Texas
Mississippi
Alabama
Hughes Demands Raze Deadwood For Clear Government
The New York Sun questions American governance and notes Charles R. Hughes presses Democratic leaders in Washington to remove deadwood. His critique unsettles the capital, yet he pursues the proper method to pave a path to better government.
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Charles R. Hughes
Washington
Supreme Court
Mr. Hughes
The Neutrality of Pontius Pilate
The article contrasts Mr. Wilson’s call for neutrality with Pontius Pilate’s restraint. It argues Roosevelt’s speech defends limited neutrality and urges moderation toward a stronger power over a weaker nation.
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Pontius Pilate
President's early rising amid hot spell sparks doubt
The Pittsburgh Dispatch notes the president rises early during the heat and suggests he may need to keep the habit through November if Hughes remains undignified. The item casts political pressure in a period context.
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Hughes
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Wilsons Ignoble Unsuccessful Little Wars Roosevelts Lewiston Speech
The excerpt cites Col. Theodore Roosevelt in Lewiston Maine defending Charles Hughes arguing Wilson’s Mexican interventions in 1914 and 1916 were wars that failed to achieve goals. It notes casualties and costs while denying them as mere words.
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Wilson
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Villa
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Lewiston
Maine
Charles &. Hughes
Court Seal Date Note from 1916 Meeting
Witness, the Clerk and Seal of said Court, this 30th day of August, 1916.
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A.g
Notice of Non-Residents in Sullivan Court
In the Sullivan Circuit Court Indiana for September 1916 Anna Davey sues Joe Davey for divorce and custody. An affidavit states Joe Davey is not a resident of Indiana. If he does not answer by November 27 1916 the court will proceed in his absence.
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Indiana
Sullivan
Clara Howard
Walter Howard
W. F. Wood
Sullivan Circuit
Sullivan County
State of
Sullivan Circuit Court
Anna Davey
Joe Davey
Walter F. Wood
Board of Hospital Trustees
Sulivan County
Graysvile and
Section
Robert Knotts
Etta T. Jamison
Otha L. Springer
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Sullivan, Indiana
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John C. Chaney
Citizens Trust Building
Sullivan Union
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