Democrats Split as Menzies Attacks Bryanism at French Lick
A long dispatch from Indianapolis reports from French Lick that Major Menzies condemned Roosevelt centralization and Bry anism while Ralston praised Bryan as a Jeffersonian. Editors in the Second district were divided with many signaling their support or opposition in the wake of the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macpoys
Taggart
Washington Rt
French Lick
Bryan
Indianapolis
Major Menzies
Ralston
Democratic Party
Democrat
Jefferson
Darrow and Debs Become Political Theatre in Reform Debate
The letter criticizes Darrow for treasonable talk and notes Debs plans to publish the Boise speech as a socialist campaign document. It mentions Debs backing a socialist candidate for president and San Francisco's former mayor Schmitz seeking office, creating a satirical view of a national political spectacle.
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Third Street
Louisyie Courier-Journal
Darrow
Democrat
United States
Haywood
Eugene Debs
Boise
Debs
Flagwood
Eugene 8Etz
San Francisco
Schmitz
Idaho Penitentiary
San Quentin
Public notice omits names in young offenders arrests
The Capital withholds the names of three Vincennes youths arrested for disorderly conduct and intoxication to spare their mothers' distress. The report explains editors use judgment in suppressing police court stories, arguing public good may be served by omission and that selective reporting reflects policing duties.
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Vincennés
Heeman
Haywood Trial Seen as Proof of Fair Law and Justice
A contemporary defense of William Haywood’s acquittal portrays the trial as an exemplary application of law. It argues courts and the constitution with equal justice, noting the jury’s satisfaction and the defendant’s release, and calls this a national lesson in impartial justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haywood
Haywood
Darrow Speech Sparks Courier Journal Critique
The Louisville Courier Journal rebukes Darrow for rhetoric at the Haywood jury, arguing his defense relies on abuse rather than legitimate legal argument. It defends the right to speak for a client yet condemns attacks on the Constitution and calls his methods dangerous and unprincipled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrow
Haywood
Louisville Courier-Journal
Darrow Hemsels
Louisville
Dan
Emma Goldman
Leon
Courier-Journal
Dare
Untitled fragment notes Darrow speech ending and immunity claim
Fragmentary text references Mr Darrow and an APA speech ending. Mentions frenzied jaw and luck with a claim of immunity from payment. Position and context unclear due to damaged source.
Controversy Sparks Inflammatory Labor Letter Containing Gold
A sensational letter links Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman to provocative activity and hints at connections with Haywood and Debs. The Washington Democrat reports on reactions from politicians claiming labor groups and socialist critics plot to influence the Roosevelt era. The piece critiques Democratic efforts to align with labor figures while warning Republicans against courting such elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Goldman
Haywood
Alexander Berked
Henry Coek
Vic
Tor
Tad
Loeb Ai
Wayne News
Washington City
Roosevelt
Gomé
Denou Eae Iloyer
Pettibone and
E. H. Harriman
Democratic’ Party
Haywood Et al
Fort Wayne Papers Spar Over Tag Wart Editorial Feud
The Fort Wayne News mocks the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette over its use of the Tag wart term and editorial spending at French Lick. The News jokes that Taggart would pay a dollar a week for the Journal’s press bureau work and recalls past hospitality to Indiana editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Journal-Gazette
Press
Taggart
Indiana
French Lick
Railroad Pass
County faces railroad regulation and ownership test
The South Bend Times notes that if the county cannot regulate railroads it will show it cannot own and operate the large institutions connected to them, highlighting a judgment on local governance and control.
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South ‘Bend
Boy in Owensboro Takes Laudanum to Pleas a Widowed Mother
A boy in Owensboro Kentucky took laudanum in a desper ate bid sparked by pressure from his widowed mother to work. Physicians struggled to save him but he died, illustrating harsh labor demands in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro
Kentucky
Women lawyers in US face barred Supreme Court practice
The passage notes many women lawyers exist in the United States but twenty eight have been admitted to no practice before the Supreme Court, led by Belva A Lockwood. It highlights Indiana's Delphia Robinson of Loogooted as the lone woman lawyer in that circuit who practices in Shoals and appears frequently, described as bright and dedicated to her profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Supreme Court
Belva al Lockwood
Indiana
Delphia Robinson
Loogooted
Shoals
Proposition to reconstruct electric light plant urged
Citizens are urged to vote on M. Ash proposal to reconstruct the electric light plant. The editorial argues the measure will benefit the town and warns residents that they will bear responsibility for the outcome.
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M. Ash
Convicts Considered for Public Highways Employment
The piece weighs convict labor on public roads against public sentiment and safety concerns. Proponents argue humane aims demand work to avert mental decline, while opponents fear social disruption and the influence on youths and communities.
Nomination Talk Nears in Marion Chronicle Notes
The Marion Chronicle reports discussion around nominating William Haywood for president and mentions Lockwood addressing the vice presidency. The piece reflects a distinct yet uncertain stance on leadership, noting a loss to the party and ongoing speculation.
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Sates Lockwood
The
Marion Chronicle
Tary
Andis
Bryan stance on railroads and race in 1896 politics
The text analyzes a statement attributed to Mr. Bryan, arguing his belief that ownership of interstate railroads would be the ultimate national solution. It suggests his position aligns with white supremacy and that southern Democrats would view this policy as politically consequential, potentially ending Bryan's presidential prospects if endorsed by southern Democrats.
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Irvan
Teareston News. and Courier
Brean‘g
Xallows
White House
Bryan
Akmis
Texas divorce sought amid bigamy concerns in Brooke case
Petition filed Monday asks for absolute divorce for Mrs Brooke asserting the marriage is under dispute and could expose both parties to bigamy charges. Attorney Harry R. Probasco represents Mrs Brooke as details note she is daughter of Charles Calloway and resides in Texas while prior marriages and conjugal troubles unfold.
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Koch Brooke
Texas
B Pke
Charles ‘Calloway
Damaged Text Summary of Harbor Incident
A damaged fragment describes friends saving others but a man loses his life during a harbor incident. It mentions exhaustion and a party from a locality venturing into strong undercurrents. The passage notes swimmers pulled from the water and a companion prominent in the scene.
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Alanapolo
Rumor Denied in Sethrothal of Irvin and Miss Martha Cox
Cox denies reports of an engagement with Irvin. Irvin, a well known local figure, visited the Cox family several times, last in September 1906. Martha Cox and Irvin Idalsbapels met years ago, with family grief over Irvin’s death drawing attention. A Herald representative received a letter from Irvin written eight days ago.
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Sine Cox Fnally
Irvin
Marth
Martha Cox
Idalsbapels
Atm
T Caf
The
Herald
Migsox
Divorce Plea Ends Forty One Years of Marriage
Mike Lavina Hedick of Reeve township seeks divorce from husband Fran ces Hedrick after 41 years of marriage. They wed February 4, 1866 in Daviess County and have four children. She alleges years of cruelty drunkenness neglect and insufficient support. Hedrick draws a $12 monthly pension and the couple has an estate valued around 7000 to 8000. She asks alimony of 4000. Attorneys Ogdar and Inmin. Hedrick runs Union Hotel at Altdorsynle.
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Mike Lavina Hedick
Reeve Township
Frances Ae Hedrick
Daviess County
Chilren
Mwere
Hedrick
Shej
Ogdar & Inmin
Reeves Townships
Union Hotel
Altordsynle
Real Estate Transfers Listed In Local Deed Journal
J Wi i Sthwart transfers to Ella Freeman the Odon area lot 81 in Crook’s addition, 100. E H Freeman et al to C W Freeman the Odon Olly Crook’s addition blocked area. Emme son B Smith to Carrie Crawford on South Side add Washington Jote 66 and 67. W A Tomer to F E Titus Plainville lot Tomey’s Zedd. Martha B Reese to J E Cox Epsom lots 13 and 18. sale price 400.
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Ella Freeman
Oliey Crook
Ella
Plainville
Tomey
Martha B. Reese
H Fo
J. E. Cox
Epsom
Tate de Saees
List of Letters at Washington Port Office Week Ending July 30 1907
Postmaster reports letters remaining in the Washington port office for the week ending July 30 1907. Receipients include Mrs Essart Mrs Francia Briggs Mrs Maude Cunningham Mrs Mabel Powell Miss Dorah Haverson Daisy Shepherd Mrs Clara Co Wilson Miss Pearl W ker and others. Names also list Messrs Varnon Barrett Jerome Benneth Clarence Dixon Louis Flake James J D Thomas Jas E B Wise and Ale Wigga.
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Washington
Essart
Francia ‘Briggs
Maude Cunningham
Mabel Powell
Dorah Haverston
Daisy Shepherd
Clara Co. Walson
Pearl W. Ker
Varnon Barrett Jerome Benneth
Clarence Dixon
Louis Flake
I James
J. D. Thomas
Jas E B. Wise
Ale
Wigga
Faith
Bank Case in Fort Wayne Sees Multiple Defendants
A fragmented OCR snippet references Old National Bank of Fort Wayne and defendants L H Creager William K Noble plus others including Rickson Franklin and potentially Slande or Rickson. The exact claims and outcomes are unclear from the readable text.
Local Marriages and Births Noted in Brief Notices
Marriage notices list Jones with Hubba and Fidler with Malone amid other brief listings. Birth notices mention Mintire and related family names in terse society-columns style snippets.
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Jones
Gubbs
E. L. Jones
Malinda B. Hubba
Fidler
Malone
Lewis A. Fidler
Fragmentary note around a gathering or rental request
The readable text hints at a family event or gathering with invitations and a rental cost of 11907. The fragmented lines reference a cafe and present attendees, but the full context is unclear.
Edison Phonographs sale and local notices in McCracken County
Advertisements announce Edison Phonographs with price cuts and invites to come in at G. L. Hodge & Co 405 East Main. Also a Farmers Institute one day session at Washington Courthouse August 9 chaired by Edgar Feagans and W C W Wright. Also Sewing Machine bargains by M J Carnahan Co with brands Singer Standard New Home White and Wheeler and Wilson. Fraternal meeting three day picnic at Plainville August 1 2 3 Modern Woodmen Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. Watermelons by Frank Emmick and brothers on rural route 4 loading at Thomas switch.
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Edison Phonographers
Edison Phonograph
G. L. Hodge ‘& Co
Eas
Main Street
Farmers’ Institute
Farmer’s Institute At
Washington
Court House
Edgar Feagans
W. C. W. Wright
Atdews
Sacrad
Mak
Singer
Standard
New -Home
White and
Wheeler and
Flson
M. J. Carnahan Co
Plainville
Woodmen
Odd Fellows and
Knights of Pythias
Frank Emmick
Route 4
Thomas ‘Switch
aSwi
Tax Lenes Expenditures and Levies for 1907 in Indiana Townships
Trustees of Harrison Barr and Reeve townships in Daviess County lay out 1907 expenditures and levies at annual meetings. Figures cover township and local tuition costs, road and poor expenditures, and per hundred dollar tax rates with dates in 1907. Mention trustees John M. Smith and Oe. Gopwin.
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Harrison Township
Daviess
John M. Smith
Barr, Township
Daviess County
Montgomery
Ind
Smith
Dallas
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Apa
Clails
Brook
Aig
Mintire
William McIntlie
Eyur
Catedane
Horney
McCracken
Central Indiana Hospital For the Insane
George F. Edenharter
Maysville M. B
Jease Gopwin
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