Chaney Tours County Highlighting Tariff and Labor Debates
Congressman John C. Chaney wrapped up a three day speak ing tour in Cass after axle trouble canceled events in Farnsworth and Caledonia. He defended his record in congress praising stability under the emergency currency act and urged support across Sullivan county communities. He touted uniform injunction rules and noted House procedures long in force. He planned stops at Farmersburg Superior Lewis Coalmont Hymera Jackson Hill Goose town Willfred Mildred and Glendora today.
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John C. Chaney
Cass
Farnsworth
Caledonia
C. J. Sherman
E. 8. Crowder
Clarence Neal
Gosport
Taft
Clayton Price
New Lebanon
Merom
Riverton
Mr. Chaney
Paxton
Post Office
Carlisle
Opera House
Pleasantville
Little Giant
Shirley Hill
Dugger
Chaney
Miners’ Hall
United States
House of Representatives
House
Congress
Sullivan County
Farmersburg
Superior
Lewis
Coalmont
Hymera
Jackson Hill
Goosetown
Willfred
Mildred
Glendora
George Redhead Injured at Superior Mine
George Redhead an 18 year old driver at the Superior No 10 mine of the Vandalia Coal company was crushed under a loaded rail car while laying track. He suffered severe leg injuries and may lose one or both limbs. He lives at the Superior blocks and is unmarried.
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Dagger
George Redhead
Superior
Vandalia Coal Company
Redhead
Lion Kills Trainer at Wallace Hagenbeck Circus in Sullivan
The trainer of the wild animals at the Wallace-Hagenbeck circus, shown in Sullivan in early September, was killed recently by a large lion he used in performances. Spectators recalled the lion’s ferocious behavior and defiance toward the trainer during the late exhibition period.
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Wallace-Hagenbeck Circus
Sullivan
Three Letter Writers Target Chaney in Labor Letters
The Democratic group forms The Three Letter Writers with S Paul Poynter Robert Taylor and Charles D Hunt as leads to sign letters. The first letter appeared in Monday's Times signed by Hosea Hiatt. The letters aim to frame attacks on Congressman John C Chaney and reflect the views of the three letter writers rather than a unified party stance.
Billy Sanders jailed in South Sullivan liquor case
Billy Sanders, longtime Sullivan saloon man, was arrested at his South Sullivan home on a charge of illegal liquor sale after authorities found evidence of booze trafficking from Terre Haute. He is held on a heavy bond pending trial. James E. Watson, Republican candidate for Indiana governor, will speak in Sullivan October 15 at 1 pm in court house park on local option law and labor, with a Shelburn talk at 7 pm the same day.
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Sullivan
Mar- Will
Shal Norton
Billy Sanders
South Sullivan
Sanders
Riverton
Terre Haute
Bill
Billy
James E. Watson
Indiana
Mr. Watson
Shelburn
Sullivan County
Extremes in Rainfall Break the Record at Farmersburg
The 1908 rainfall total reached 34.16 inches with 7.2 inches of snow, driven by unusual monthly totals and a long drought ending with a useful Sunday rain. This report by Maurice Yeager notes a 75 day drought as one of the longest in history.
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Farmersburg
Maurice Yeager
Co-Operative Observer
Madison Killed by Mine Blast at Shirley Hill
Dagger September 29. William Madison, 50, a Shirley Hill mine employee, was instantly killed when a blast he prepared exploded after he briefly relit a fuse. He had run away from the blast, then returned to relight it. He leaves a wife and family.
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Wm. Madison
Shirley Hill
Here
Madison
Reunion of Collins and Gaskins Families Held at Collins Home
The annual reunion of the Collins and Gaskins families gathered about 400 people in the grove at James Collins home southwest of here. A large noon dinner was served and the day featured addresses from Rev. A. M. Couchman Rev. Alex P. Asbury and Rev. Daniel Somers.
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Farmersburg
Collins and Gaskins
James Collins
Here
A. M. Couchman
Alex P. Asbury
Daniel Somers
Mary Kirkham Pioneer Woman Dies at 72 in Farmersburg
Mrs. Mary McRae Kirkham died at her Farmersburg home on Sunday from age related complications. She was 72 years old and had lived a devout Christian life since joining the Baptist church in 1873. Funeral held at Little Flock church in Shelburn. She leaves seven children, with two sons living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kirkham
Farmersburg
Mary McRae Kirkham
Harrison County
Franklin McRae
Sullivan County
Selwin Kirkham
Franklin
Louisa
Milton P
Walter S
John
Rachel J
Sarah S
O. B. Harris
Sullivan
Fisher Dead After Paxton Train Tragedy
Carlisle September 29 Clarence Fisher, the young man who helped Edward Colton July 18 when Colton was killed by the E. and T. H. freight train near Paxton, has died from injuries suffered that date. He never slept after the accident and was buried at Oaktown.
Revival Chairs S Sullivan Pastor in Series
Elder Mel nette Miller, former pastor of the Christian church at Sullivan, is holding revival meetings in Paxton. He plans to proceed to Odon in Daviess County to aid in reorganizing a Christian church there.
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Paxton
Melnette Miller
Christian Church
Sullivan
Odon
Daviess
Terre Haute Woman Burned In Sleep Fire Death
Perry Beecher formerly of this city and sister of Mrs. Alex Asbury died after a lamp ignited bed clothing overnight at her Terre Haute residence. Helpers arrived too late to rescue her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Perry Beecher
Alex. Asbury
Terre Haute
Death of Fred Helen at 42 in Shelburn
Fred Helen 42 died Saturday night at his home west of Shelburn from a stroke. Funeral held Monday with burial in a Prairieton-area cemetery. He is survived by his wife and one son.
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Shelburn
Fred Helen
Here
Prairieton
Miners Back Bill for Larger Drill Bits in Mines
Unanimous passage in both houses for bills allowing 3⅛ inch drill bits. Miners praise bigger holes for faster coal extraction while operators warn larger holes raise danger and potential deaths. Governor signature anticipated, no veto expected.
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Senate
House
Sec
Phil Penna
Operators’ Association
Mr. Penna
Indianapolis
Veterinarians Fight in Farmersburg Street Dispute
Farmersburg on September 29 reports Dr Ed Holder and Dr Mort Self, veterinary surgeons, fought on a street last night. Both were injured. Self suffered a knife wound to the arm. They were fined five dollars plus costs by Justice Hunt on Monday. The clash stemmed from mutual accusations of making statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Ed Holder
Mort Self
Self
Squire
Joseph Pacer Dies of Pneumonia Fever at 38
Joseph Pacer 38 died Saturday at his Jackson Hill home from pneumonia fever. Funeral was held in Sullivan Catholic church and burial took place at Center Ridge cemetery. He leaves a wife and four children in Austria.
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Joseph Pacer
Sherburn
Jackson Hill No. 4
Sullivan
Father Bolin
Center Ridge Cemetery
Pacer
Austria
Rain at Carlisle Boosts Plowing After Dry Spell
A good rain fell last night in Carlisle, the heaviest since July 3, reviving wells and erasing dust. Farmers who had started sowing wheat will resume plowing to try to salvage the crop, as corn and meadows struggle to recover.
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Carlisle
Cullop's Campaign Sinks as Meeting Fails to Draw Crowd
Bedford Mail reports William A. Cullop the democratic congress nominee faced a chilly reception as a Fayetteville meeting was canceled with only about a dozen attendees. The incident, described as a Waterloo in Indian Creek township, signals a discouraging setback for Democratic leaders ahead of the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullop
Bedford
William A. Cullop
Congress
Fayettsville
Father
Puddle Street
Waterloo
Indian Creek Township
October Term of Sullivan Circuit Court Set to Open
The Sullivan circuit court’s October term begins Monday October 12. Grand and petit jurors will be drawn next Monday at the county clerk’s office. Leon ar d Patric and Joe Quakenbush are set for trial for the murder of Will Allen at Gilmour last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
County ‘Clerk’s
Fice
Leonard Patric
Joe Quakenbush
Will Allen
Gilmour
Republican Candidate For Prosecuting Attorney
Allison G. McNabb, Republican nominee for prosecuting attorney of Sullivan and Greene counties in the Fourteenth district, is a long time Sullivan resident and lawyer. A former teacher and high school principal, he has built a vast local practice and leads active civic groups including the Good Citizens League and anti saloon work. He seeks voters’ support, pledging firm law enforcement without fear or favor.
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Allison G. McNabb
Sullivan County
Greene County
Fourteenth Judicial District
Sullivan
Mr. McNabb
Gill Township
Union Christian College
John T. Hays
Sullivan High School
McNabb
Sullivan Lodge of Masons
Sullivan Lodge of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Lodges
Good Citizens’ League
Sullivan County Antisaloon League
Baby killed by father in Cass accidental shooting
In Cass 10 month old Ada Wilkes died after a revolver in the home discharged while her father Charles Wilkes, a Clover Leaf mine night man, thought it unloaded. Coroner Brewer investigated. verdict expected as accidental death. the child had been adopted recently.
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Cass
Little Ada
Charles Wilkes
Wilkes
Clover Leaf
Brewer
Shelburn Plans Bond Issue to Complete New School
The Shelburn town board votes to issue a 4000 bond to raise funds for finishing the new school building. Current school attendance runs between 375 and 400 students.
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Shelburn Shelburn
Fractured Skull in Farmersburg Accident
Charles McCoy, 20, leaning at a Barnhart Bros. shop screen, was thrown when the screen opened and fell to the sidewalk. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Walter Field’s home for care while visiting northeast of Pimento. Dr. Oliphant attended.
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Farmersburg
Chas. McCoy
Barnhart Bros
Young McCoy
Walter Field
Oliphant
McCay
Pimento
Cole Jones Hurt at Bellview Mine in Shaft Accident
Carlisle September 29 Cole Jones a young miner at Bellview coal mine was struck on the left arm by a falling basket after a cable broke. He escaped serious injury and will be off duty for several days.
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Carlisle
Cole Jones
Bellview
Cole
Labor World Labels Bryan Enemy of Labor Party
The Labor World accuses William J. Bryan and his party of opposing labor interests. It claims the Democratic stance toward organized labor was exposed, linking Bryan and his campaign treasurer to oil industry manipulation and accusing him of evading key labor questions while denying wage-earner support.
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William J. Bryan
Labor
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Standard Oil Company
Congress
Jury Fails to Agree in Orr Assault Trial
In Terre Haute on September 29 the Charles Orr trial for assault on Patrolman Tom Barry remained unresolved after the jury, out over an hour, disagreed on guilt. Orr, a North Second Street saloon keeper, appeared with a bandaged head as defense claims officers beat him. prosecutors cite a fight following Orr striking a officer. Fourteen witnesses testified for Orr and one corroborated the officers. Orr was said to have been beating his wife when police intervened.
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Terre Haute
Charles Orr
Tom Barry
North Second Street
Barry
Burke
Orr
Farmers to Attend Institute at Purdue University
County farmers plan a large turnout for the normal institute for farmers at Purdue University on October 18 and 14. Farmers from across the state will attend the meetings followed by a two day conference of farmers institute workers.
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Normal Institute For Farmers
Purdue University
Race Meeting Opens at Coffman's Park Today
The three day race meet at Coffman's Park begins this afternoon with the 2:25 pace led by The Ruler owned by Fred Swaim of Belmore Ind and Max 8S fresh from wins. Local entries include Bill Ijams driven by Ed Coffman in the 2:20 trot and Jersey Rattler from Vincennes in the 2:20. Thursday features Fortune driven by Id Coffman in the 2:18 trot and Bevis a past winner. Friday brings Miss Redmond in the 2:22 trot and Philene Coffman in the 2:14 class with multiple strong entries from local owners and drivers.
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Gol
Coffman's Park
Ruler
Fred Swaim
Belmore Ind
Robinson
Covington
Bill Ijams
Ed Coffman
Jersey Rattler
M. M. McDowell
Vincennes
Alex. Wishard
Terre Haute
Jim Dudley
Fortune
Id Coffman
Bevis
Paris
Jim Crawford
Helen C
W. D. Hasenfuss
Prince Jr
J. A. Dudley
Martano
Ed Hoseman
Little Pet
George Berrien
Claude Matthews
Frank Wilson
Gold
Miss Redmond
John Redmond
Philene Coffman
John Jackson
Jay Tell
Axtell
Sunshine Prince
Dr. Frietschle
Olney
Daisy Poindexter
E. C. Camerer
Waveland
Temple Jr
Crawfordsville
Covington and
Kankakee
C. W. Walling
Hindsboro
Ill
Fannie Wible
Perdita
Robinson and
Flossie C
J. F. Culley
Bainbridge
Ind
Forty Deaths in This County in July
The state board of health reports forty deaths in the county during July. Eleven infants under one year, four children aged 2 to 4, three youths 15 to 19, and five seniors over 65. Causes include consumption, typhoid, pneumonia, diarrhoeal diseases, and violence.
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State Board of Health
Saturday Fair Awards Highlight Local Winners
James Dudley won the driving contest with Bell Durham in Turman township second. J H Wright of Sullivan took first in yearling colt exhibition. Chas Wible of Turman township second. John Thomas of Hamilton township won beef breed bull and heifer. Mrs Sally Bland led best pair of Plymouth Rocks. Mrs B E Davis and Eva Mygrants won best and most sensible kitchen aprons. Maude Crowder of this city and Raleigh Eaton of Paxton won pickle contest first. Q H Burk won best timothy seed. Preserved peach contest honors went to George Liston of Hamilton and Charis Mayfield of Sullivan. Miss Pearl Benefield won 2h sewing for girls under 18. Myrtle Reynolds second. Miss Phine Crowder won first for best doll dressed by girl under 12. Josephine Beasley second.
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James Dudley
Bell Durham
Turman Township
J. H. Wright
Sullivan
Chas. Wible
John Thomas
Hamilton Township
Sally Bland
Plymouth Rocks
BE. Davis
Eva Mygrants
Maude Crowder
Raleigh Eaton
Paxton
H. Burk
Mrec George Liston
Hamilton
Charis Mayfield
Pearl Benefield
Myrtle Reynolds
Phine Crowder
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Big Lion
the Democratic Organization
S. Paul Poynter
Robert Taylor
Charles D
Hunt
of Labor Unions
The
Times
Hosea Hiatt
John C
Ter
Letter
Watson
Labor World
Chas. Orr
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