Political Notes on State Committee Reorganization and 1904 Campaign
The note discusses a January reorganization of the state party committee in Indianapolis with John Co. Biltheim likely unopposed for district chairman and state committee member. It notes harmony in Republicans in the Second district and questions future Roosevelt nomination and a possible Democratic campaign issue around Mark Hanna. It mentions Cuba treaty, Panama affair, and Hale Glark anticipated renomination amid intra party opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Co. Biltheim R
Ue Thie
Indianapolis
Fe Republicans
Panama
Mark Hanna
Chaiman
Thanksgiving Observances Amid Season’s Close
Notes discuss mothers of football players observing Thanksgiving after a season that has ended. The piece predicts more injuries to come from winter hazards and street loafers, with local officials and workers awaiting factory operations and councilman Mike Mooney’s likely daily briefing.
Washington council to act on police dismissal charges
A citizen urges the Washington council to investigate charges against Officer Babrick and consider discharge if proven. The speaker contends the police force must be free of graft and improper conduct, with the committee responsible for ensuring truth despite any withdrawal of charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iman Jobh Babrick
Bhosit
Citizs Byr
Washington
Morgan
Fox le
Ae Committee
Auc
Reservoir Will Be Built By B and O S W Flora Ill
A large reservoir project, funded by the B and O and South Western railroads, will bring a permanent water supply to Flora. The plan includes land purchase, a stone dam, 25 million gallon capacity, and new pumping and storage works. The railroad aims to relieve the water shortage that plagued the town during dry periods.
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E. R. Sgoville
St Flora
Bhp
Guiliciest
St Tatary
Pigfield Division
Semina Ireek
Aear J
Elm Creek
Teachers Kick Off Ninth Annual Association Session
Friction arose over Dr. Bryan’s $125 contract and a $50 payment with expenses as teachers blacklist Dixon’s lecture bureau for future events. Officers elected include F. M. McConnell of Odon as president and Ernestine Gough of Montgomery as secretary, with resolutions urging carefully managed enrollments and restrained instructor duties.
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Teachers’ Association
W. Hi
J. ©. Dixon
The
Entertainers League
Dr. Bryan
Dixon
Scholear
Birth Annual
Bryan
F. M. McConnell
Odon
Johno Doyles
Eaglesville
Ernestine Gough
Montgomery
O. W. Myers
Epsom
A. O. Falkerson
Washington
W. B. Peters
Plainville
O. 2. White
Veale
L. W. Clements
Elnora
James Gilley
Alfordsville
Filipinos education debate and Moros mentioned in talk
Dr. Bryan discusses Philippine schooling and self government limits. He notes 843 American teachers and 4,000 native teachers serving about 240000 children across 35 districts under the Education Commissioner. Moros are described as culturally and physically distinct from Filipinos.
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Mmsioner of Education
Taft
Shea
Hidalgo
Manila
Bryan
E. B. Bryan
United States
Daviess County
E. 8. Pershing
Elnore
Charity Mission Elects Chs Officers At Presbyterian Church
Members of the Chs met at the Presbyterian and reorganized by electing Hunnemier president Mrs ba land vice president Mrs jelos Jao secretary and Mrs H treasurer The ladies will Friday afternoon at the P receive donations of old clothes There are many sick and poor in the city who need help Please donate old clothes and take them to 8 on grity or imork 10 in Washington.
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Chs
Presbyterian
Hunnemier
Mra
Baland
Jelos Jao
Kapsiyou
Smallpox Outbreak Reported in Elmore Township
Health authorities in Elmore township report a mild smallpox outbreak with about twenty cases near the Sears school house. A rigid quarantine is in place as four local schools close to prevent spread. Exposures occurred through church and school gatherings. no spread beyond Sears area yet, per G W Willeford.
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G. W.willeford
Elmore Township
Elgora
Sears
Greene County
Children Uncover Hidden Whiskey In Barn Scare
In Plainville three boys aged nine ten and thirteen found a citizen known for drinking hiding a jug of whiskey in his barn They drank and staggered to Buochs drug store mimicking drunkards One boy collapsed until found by his grandfather The others hid until sober The episode ends with a local druggist grateful for a delivery of two barrels of Old Bourbin addressed to an Elnora druggist and spring fever quip from the Elnora News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainville
W. H. Buoch
Elnora
Elnoral
Virona Promoted as Cure All in Early Pitch
An advertisement claims Virona is a safe unfailing cure for ailments weakening intellect and energy, including digestion and kidney issues. It promises stronger health when other tonics fail and sells one dollar bottles with bulk discounts, urging purchase through express delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virona
Taz
One Cent Raise Deters B&O Strike at S-W Shops
Reports say the boiler and machinists at the Baltimore and Ohio South Western shops may accept a one cent wage advance offered by the company. Officials have yet to act, but a settlement appears near as Chillicothe machinists and boiler makers already accepted the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech
Chillicothe Machinista
Notice to Non-Residents in Indiana Daviess Circuit
The State of Indiana Daviess County term 1904 William and Walker vs Mary M Honey et al No 11 287 plaintiffs allege nonresidence of defendants including Melissa McKnight Nancy Jackson Wiley Honey various Wilhite Holmes and Padgett heirs. Defendants must appear January 20 1904 at Daviess Circuit Court or face judgment. Clerk Thomas Harris Hastings Allen Hastings attorneys 78 de w te
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William &. Walker
Mary M. Honey
Cruse
Melissa McKnight
Nancy Jackson
Jackson
Wiley Honey
Honey
William Willes
Bainess
Wilhite
Milliar Wilhite
Annie B Wilhit
Sadie Holmes
Mary
Padgett
Jerry
Peter Honey
State of
Indiana
Upo
Upkown
Beliey Dante
Melisss Mea. Knight
Daviess
House
Vnl
Washington
Thomas Harris
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Election of Trustees for Charity Lodge No. 80
Notice of election for trustees of Charity Lodge No. 80 Free and Accepted Masons. Election to be held at 7:30 in city and county, state, Indians? for the term of three years starting 1904. Names and eligibility to follow in next notice.
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Eet Charity
Noi
Flanders
Far ‘Gaid
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Hale Glark
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Pounsilman
Mike
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Harry R Pithes
Él Fort E
Etor Bryan
August Institute
W.E. Leach
Worjess Business College
E.B. Bryan
Bevready
Brya
Robert Core
Miss Davis
W. T. Paters
Ngon
Exr-county
W. A Walace
Pettig
Cadon
Quarr Elora
Plainville Boys
Cara 6
F. B. Fornward
State of Indiana
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