Indiana Democratic battle for state chair ends with Jackson victory
The Indiana State Committee endured a 43 ballot bruising fight over the state chair as Taggart forces clashed with anti Taggart factions. Jackson won by a narrow margin after a compromise making Heimberger vice chair. Padgett, pressed by editors Boyd Moss and Poynter, shifted to the anti Taggart side, reshaping the lineup and signaling a turbulent district political scene. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Jackson’s victory preserved Taggart’s position, while anti-Taggart factions regrouped and eyed future congressional prospects. The sessions featured heated caucuses, cross district maneuvers, and last minute vote switches that kept the leadership contest unsettled until the final ballot.
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Terre Haute
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Willian Moss
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Stevens
Trustee William Brown Reports Washington Township Finances
William Brown, trustee of Washington townships, releases his 1907 office report. Total receipts reach 48 575 06 with expenditures 30 962 62 and a starting balance of 14 392 44. Door expenditures amount to 1 009 29, showing the year’s financial activity for Washington township.
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Washington Townships
Washington Township
Brightening Skies Over Banking Outlook Declares Progress
The article notes a brighter financial outlook as Matthew Byshrke, president of the Peoples National Bank, reports banks ready to serve. Evidence from the Timoresday paper shows waning financial strain and trucks prepared for shipment, signaling improving economic conditions amid ongoing efforts.
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Mattthew Byshrke
Peoples National
Lbante Timirsday
Olio Southwes
Cincinnati
Pau
Vas
Jacob Eckert P E A D Receives Care After Illness
Fragmentary notice describes Jacob Eckert, a society figure, being received by a hospital in St. Louis after an illness. Mentions a relative passing away and vague references to medical care and timeframes. The text is highly garbled and names are unclear.
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Jacob Eckert
Morehan
Notable Eckert Family Notices in Local Chronicle
Fragmentary notice mentions Ous Eckert of this city and Jacob Eckert, thirty two, a native of Evansville, who is said to have died with siblings and a sister. Other Eckhart relatives named include Seph Eckhart and Miss Clara of Evansville.
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James A. Yan
Emma Baumart
East Walnut Street
Turk
Secon
J. F. Herr
J. Daviess County
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Ous Eckert
Jacob Eckert
Evansville
Ous Eckhart
Areseph Eckhart
Clara
Hunters Licenses Issued In Daviess County 1907
In 1907 Daviess County Clerk issued 56S hunting permits. Most licenses were issued after the November 10 gear opening, with Deputy Clerk Walters busy late November and early December. Each license cost one dollar, totaling 568 dollars for the county, which goes to the state. Clerks statewide issued licenses without compensation, a practice likely to end with the next legislature.
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Daviess County
Walters
T. Sweeney
W. A Wallace
Daviess
Sweeney
Sweenay
Home Defenders Officers Installed at Meeting
The Home Defenders installed officers including Past Defender C. G. Calvert Defender K. L. Waller Vice defender Mary McMullen Chaplain Mary E Pride Recording secretary Victorine Clements Financial secretary Lula M. Farris Treasurer Henry Bordinett Sergeant at arms John McLinn Inner Guard Joe Kendal Outer guard John Trowbridge Drill master L O Emmons Trustee Frank Norris and thirteen candidates joined. J A Thrasher spoke praising district manager I O Emmons for leading in membership gains in the state.
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C. G. Calvert
K. L. Waller
Mary McMullen
Mary E. Pride
Victorine Clements
Lula M. Far
Henry Bordinett
John McLinn
Anna Foiles
Piast Ethel Emmons
Blard
Joe Kendal
Ourer
John Trowbridge
L. O. Emmons
Frank Norris
Order
J. A. Thrasher
I. O. Emmons
Trustees Attend State Association Meeting
Davis county township trustees plan to attend the state association meeting in Indianapolis mid January. County board of education officials met Wednesday to arrange travel, with most trustees present though several northern townships were absent. The convention runs January 15 and 16, and the Davieess trustees have not yet appeared on the transportation roster.
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County Board of Education
Norhiaen
Ith Daviess
PFO
Prisoner Arch Yasel Appeals From Leavenworth Sentence
Arch Yasel of Elnora now in Leavenworth federal prison seeks appeal options after a conviction for violations of liquor laws. Through attorneys he petitions to move to the United States Court of Appeals, challenging the judgment of Judge Landis who sentenced him four weeks ago following his Miami County case.
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Elnora
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Indianapolis
Bhiar
Arch Yage
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Leavenworth Kas
United Stat Out of Appeals
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Leavenworth
Landis
Standard Oil Company
Daviess
Yatel
Ft. Leavenworth
Yazel
Batween Daviess
Greene
Daviess Circuit
Riverside
Houghton
Elnora Citisens
Commissioners Hold Initial 1908 Daviess County Session
Daviess county board reorganized with J. G. Shanks as president and Killion as secretary. William M. Aikman reappointed county attorney. reports from Auditor Nugent and former Treasurer Trueglowe approved. First warrant under new depository law issued to Dr A F Michaels for 43.75. Bridge inspection at Veale township and ditch line review in Steele township performed. assessments adjusted.
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Daviess County
J. G. Shanks
Willian F.ios
Killion
William Mf ’Aikman
Thomas Nugent
Hillary C. Trueglowe
Godwin
A. F. Michaels
Montgomery
Veale
Suminiers
Steele
Evansville Man Ordered to Service as Chief Inspector
W J Vickery of Evansville, once connected with local schools, has been ordered to service and removed from his post as chief inspector. Cyrus E Davis of Blovaillel is named in the city report as his successor.
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Evansville
Washington High -School
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Cyrus. E. Davis
Blovaillel
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