Indiana Republican State Convention Nominates Watson
Delegates at Tomlins hall pack the venue as James E. Watson wins the gubernatorial nod on successive ballots. Fremont Goodwine is chosen as lieutenant governor nominee amid a raucous, action packed day with other GOP selections settled by acclamation.
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James E. Watron
Tom Sieons
St. Louis
Evening Papers
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Taylor
Noble Fitts
Pitzgerald
D . Willeford
Tacop
Herrison
Ary Miller
Ehbtse
E. E. Hastings
Hipper
Daviess
Seymour
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
C. W
Mil
H. T. Miller
Watson
Cc. W.mil
James E. Watson
Hugh T. Miller
Jim” Watson
Indiana
Emmett. F. Branch
Martinsville
Fremont C. Goodwine
Williamsport
Lagrange County
Branch
Goodwine
Gotch to Meet Hackenschmidt in World Championship Match
In Chicago on April 3 1910 Frank Gotch of Humboldt Iowa and George Hackenschmidt of London known as the Russian Lion will wrestle for the world championship tonight. Both men express confidence in victory and preparation.
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Chicago, Ill
America
Frank Gotch
Humboldt
Iowa
George “Hackenschmidt
London
Eng
The
Lion
Severe gale sweeps shore near North Port lighthouse
A severe gale Augmented by a storm damaged the shoreline near the North Port light house. Crooke keeper and his wife were found near collapse after the night of high winds and rising seas. Rescue crews battled the surf to reach them and report they are alive but in critical condition.
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North Port
Edie
Resolutions for ProgressivePlatform Endorsed by Party
The platform calls for Local option with countywide saloon exclusion by special election and tariff reform on protective lines after the November vote. It urges federal action to regulate child labor, same-day county delegate elections, and progressive labor legislation plus arbitration to settle disputes. It supports ventilation in coal mines, opposing convict labor, a modest navy and standing army, arid-land reclamation, nonpartisan public institutions, and endorses various liquor, pension, and public works measures.
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Chaney
Secretary of State
Fred A. Sims
Eremtecs
John C. Billhe
Congress
Bere
Axe
Hemenway
Charles
Nicholson and
Moore
Republican platform hails Roosevelt record and tariff reform
Indiana Republicans praise Theodore Roosevelt’s wartime and foreign policy, highlight wage earner welfare, and call for rapid tariff revision while upholding protections. They praise child labor laws, labor and railway commissions, mine inspection, banking, and anti trust measures, and pledge continued support for Roosevelt administration. A Terre Haute death of Hattie Waggoner is noted with funeral details.
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Indiana
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Rosevelt
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Republican Party
Republican Arty
Congress
Labor Commission
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Rate Inwa
Migg' Hattie
Terre
John Dosch
Cella Fromme
Charles
Joe Faust
J S Oy
Dosch
Mra
Charles Fay
Terre Haute Sun Y Nonth
Devasting Fire Strikes Peora District and Distillery
A large blaze in Peora Illinois early today devastated the Corning & Company distillery area and nearby buildings. The fire, sparked by electrical faults, raged for hours aided by a north wind, threatening homes and cattle stock until containment. An adjacent Jewish tenement housed 300 residents. three perished and many women fainted as the building burned. Insurance partially covers losses, with elevator and other facilities burned, raising estimated totals toward a million dollars.
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Corning &Company Distil
Electric i Wines
Ene Pa
Washington town graduates pass high school exam
Thirty three graduates from Washington town schools attempted the March 21 high school entrance exam at the county superintendent office. Fifteen passed with Jonas McAfee posting the top overall grade of 87. Eighteen failed, with several earning near passing in most branches. The superintendent sent the grade list to Trustee W. J. Brown.
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Admie Washington High School
Jonas McAfee
Avera
Mlade Soba
Burris
W. J. Brown
Florence Osman
Essa Coffman
Opha Keith
Seagate
Robert McCul
Boxthyn School Closes Term as Teachers Plan Return
Boxthyn school ended term Friday afternoon. Teachers listed are M Stella la McCafferty and George Stuckey. McCafferty will go to cantee next Monday to take normal work.
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Boxthyn
M . Stella la McCafferty
George Stuckey
Business owner denies allegations in suit
The text notes the owner of the system denying reputed claims in the plaintiff's complaint. It cites a dispute in this city over the business interests and proposed actions, with no further details provided.
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Ette
District meeting exposes rift between Daviess and Martin counties
At the state convention last week, Daviess county displayed cold relations with Martin county, showing political sagacity lacking as Daviess leaders, not Martin, plan to seek favors at the next congressional convention.
Special Excursion to Evansville by Rail
A special excursion to Evansville Sunday April 5 1908 offered by the E and I R R for 1.00 round trip to see Evansville vs Detroit opening baseball game. Train leaves Washington at 7 a m arrives Evansville 9 25 a m return tickets valid only on sale date. For details contact W W Castro agent E and I R R Washington Ind or D H Hillman GP A Evansville Ind.
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Evansville
Detroit
Washington
W. W. Castro
Ind
D. H
Hillman
Vinol Proclaimed Best Health Restorer By Local Druggist
W L Jackson, a Washington Indiana druggist, advertises Vinol as a reliable medicine. He claims Vinol combines cod liver components with tonic iron but excludes oil to avoid stomach upset and clogging. Vinol is touted to aid women and children, the sick, nursing mothers, the elderly, and those with chest or throat ailments.
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Washington
United States
W.L. Jackson
Indiana
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Spring Health
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest spring tonic to purify the blood and energize the body. Claims include a tonic effect, warm tingling life, and reliable blood regulation. Sold at Lindeman's Pharmacy in tea or tablet form.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Lindeman’ & ‘ Pharmacy
This May Intrest You. Foley Kidney Cure Sold By Smith & Winton
An advertisement promoting Foley Kidney Cure claims to stop irregularities and cure kidney or bladder trouble not beyond medicine. Sold by Smith and Winton.
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Smith & Winton
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