Bryan Speech Before Jefferson Club on Centralization
William J. Bryan spoke at the Jefferson club in Chicago on September 12, arguing for limited federal power and preserved states rights. He urged distinguishing federal and local duties, warned against centralization, and urged Democratic respect for self government and constitutional balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Jefferson Club
Chicago
Republican Party
Bryan
William Prentiss
Dunne
Ollie M. James
Kentucky
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
James B. Tarvin
Washington
To Make Eyes Darker and Sleep Routine
A quirky note claims going to bed early deepens eye color. A light brown eyed woman should sleep an hour sooner, facing a dark curtain, and awaken gradually in the morning.
Silence Always Preferable Mistakes From Silence Against Others
A compact reflection on the perils of speaking too freely and the value of reticence. The central idea contrasts errors born of silence with those caused by excessive chatter.
Found Dead in Corn Field Near Graysville
James Mayfield a 65 year old farm hand was found dead Tuesday afternoon in a corn field northwest of Graysville. Heart disease is suspected as the cause. He was an old bachelor employed by farmers in Turman and Fairbanks townships.
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James Mayfield
Graysville
Mayfield
Turman
Fairbanks
Burglars Loot Drug Store On Shaffer Premises
Burglars entered the T. B. Shaffer drug store by removing a rear window, emptied the cash register, and stole a gold watch. No clues yet.
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T. B. Shaffer
Child Burned to Death in Superior Home
The four year old daughter of Mr. Gillman, a blacksmith in Superior, died after a fire started while the mother washed. The child was found on fire and died shortly after. burial occurred Friday in a Linton cemetery.
Mrs Thomas Young Dead In Indiana Town
Mrs. Thomas Young died at her home in Bicknell Saturday morning The funeral was held here yesterday afternoon Interment followed at Coffman cemetery Mrs Young née Donaldson was married to William Stansil Her husband survives with three children from the first marriage Mrs Cochran of this city and John and William Stansil of Bicknell Also a brother to Bennett Stansil of this city
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Thomas Young
Bicknell
Coffman
Young
Mar
William Stansil
Stansil
Bennet Stansil
Donaldson
Cochran
John and
Infant dies on train as mother hides grief at Shelburn
The infant child of Mrs Carrie Corski wife of a miner at Mammoth Vein Coal Co mine near Shelburn died Wednesday morning in its mother's arms while en route from Wisconsin. She kept the death secret until reaching Shelburn and did not tell her sister until later. The funeral was held in Shelburn Thursday morning.
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Carrie Corski
Mammoth Vein Coal Company
Shelburn
Wisconsin
Terre Haute Union Station
Freeman Reinstated as Jasonville School Superintendent
Charles Freeman, appointed by Green Watson, will teach at Jasonville and serve as superintendent of the Jasonville schools this year. A dispute over the new school building led to trustees opposing him, but a compromise was reached after an indignation meeting. Sullivan residents will be pleased by his appointment.
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Democratic Party
Congress
National Capitol
Senate
United States Senate
Charles Freeman
Green Watson
Jasonville
Watson
Sullivan
Freeman
Shirley Hill and Friends Share Charivari Evening
Milt Swaby and his wife nee Levy Morris recently married hosted a charivari on Wednesday night. Wilbur Smith Jim Padgett James Grey and Albert Boyd with his wife returned from visits in Wisconsin. Miss Hattie Driver visited cousin Edna Buck in Green County last week. Pitcher recently returned.
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Milt Swaby
Lost tempering art of ancient copper forged by civilizations
Sanitarium at Battle Creek reports several local illnesses and recoveries including Mrs. Monk and Miss Bedwell. A mine entrance accident halted work at Little Giant with miners escaping. A curious feature notes the fabled tempering of copper by ancient Egyptians Aztecs and Incas, a lost art modern science cannot reproduce, with potential to rival steel.
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Merrit Beck
Sullivan
Thomas
Little Giant
Dick McLain
Linton
Peru
Humboldt
Pleasantville Notes: Local Visits and Community Roundup
Mark Bough of Ohio plans a visit to Columbus this week. A large crowd attended the Linton conference. Rev. Jno Furry returns to lead for another year. Mrs. R L Lowell hosts a guest from Ohio. Mrs. Furry hosts her sister Mrs. Mace from near Terre Haute. Earl Collins has typhoid fever. Jabez Coggan of Clay City Ill and J S Anderson and wife, with Tom Buck and wife, visit. Will Bell of Vincennes visits. A F Hindman travels to Terre Haute to buy groceries. Rebekahs celebrate anniversary with games. John Beck of Dugger buys town property from E A Powell. Aunt Fanny Douthitt visits Johnson Brewer and wife. Rev. Robert Zaring and wife visit friends. Mrs. Mary Malone of Terre Haute visits her parents J M Douthitt. Mrs. Jim Padgett of Indian Prairie visits son Everett in Indianapolis. Eli Douthitt stays with parents J M Douthitt and wife.
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Mark Bough
Ohio
Columbus
Linton
Jno. Furry
R. L. Lowell
Furry
Mace
Terre Haute
Earl Collins
Jabez Coggan
Clay City
Ill
J. S. Anderson
John Beck
Dugger
E. A. Powell
Fanny Douthitt
Johnson Brewer
Robert Zaring
Mary Malone
J. M. Douthitt
Jim Padgett
Indian Prairie
Everett
Indianapolis
Local Names and Movements Feature Town Notes
Dr James Billman travels to Chicago. Ed W Kelly visits Cincinnati on business. C E Mahley returns home to Evansville after visiting relatives here. Mrs Bert Dillon of Terre Haute visits relatives this week. Bement Hunt is injured by a pistol misfire. wound minor. George McNabb and wife plan a ten day Columbus Ohio trip. Curtis Gilbert Henry Wilson couples return from Portland exposition and west. S H Kalley to return in about ten days. Col R F Knotts buys sheep in Chicago. Dr P A Barco Dentist advertises special offer. James Cutsinger Curry township celebrates golden wedding anniversary. Ben Crowder opts to leave West. will return to Sullivan. Mrs Ahel Carr returns to Pittsburg after visiting.
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Bert Dillon
Terre Haute
Bement Hunt
Charles Hunt
George McNabb
Columbus
Ohio
Curtis Gilbert
Heniy Wilson
Portland Exposition
West
S. H. Kalley
R. F. Knotts
Chicago
P. A. Barco
Indian Friendships with Regular Army Officers Revealed
Montana cattleman recounts during the 1876 Cheyenne Sioux conflicts how young West Point officers and old Indian scouts formed bonds. He recalls a lieutenant and his three privates riding past hidden Indians who spared them, recognizing the officer.
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Plains
T. P. Montgomery
Miles City
Mont
Just
West Point
Montana
Nebraska
Idaho
Custer
Little Big Horn
Dog Tricks Dinner Bell System in French Town
A hungry dog in a southern French town rang a dinner bell and stole meals from the daily feed for twenty poor guests. The dog adopted the routine, grabbing the rope with its teeth after everyone left, and continued to dine with the others until finally exposed.
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France
A Humorous Aster Exhibit Tale From Mrs Gardner
Mrs John Lyon Gardner of Baston showcased asters at a Massachusetts Horticultural Society show. A tale told to her about a bribing exhibitor recalls the cadi of Bagdad who kept a humble net on his table. The net, symbol of humility, finally catches the fish as Haroun al Raschid approves.
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East
Gardner
John Lyon Gardner
Baston
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Mars
Golf Passion and Matrimony in Scotland Tale
Miss Charlotte Dodd, England's top woman golfer, spoke at Philadelphia County Club on golf in Scotland. She cited Scots’ intense devotion, shared a joke about a Scottish lawyer who married to improve his life, and noted romance is rare amid constant practice.
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Charlotte Dodd
England
Philadelphia County Club
Scotland
Jaddlor
Edinburgh
Robert
Macmann
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Parti
Cowles-Taylor Shoe Company, Foot, Fitters
Gorn Field
Shirley Hill
Battle Creek
Mich
Mary Monk
Mr. Turner
D. Critchfield
Gly Bedwell
Greene County
Otto Pitcher
Mrs. Armstrong
Martin Pirtle
Benedict
Jim
Driver
Pleasantviele
Tom Buck
Will Bell
Vincennes
A. F. Hindman
Rebekahs
Eli Douthitt
James Billman
Ed W. Kelly
Cincinnati
C. E. Mahley
Evansville
Hog
Eid Haroun al Raschid
Womert
Makers
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