Bosses Fall Out Splits Martin County Politics in 1911
The Shoals News reports a rift between two Martin County Democratic leaders after the county superintendent election. District Chairman Fabe Gwin backed a northern teacher, Elijah McFarland opposed a relative’s win and opened a Shoals real estate office in the south. Observers expect a new group to seize county control.
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Shoals
Martin County
Fabe Gwin
Elijah McFarland
McFarland
of Shoals
Taft in Indiana Wins Hoosier Support on Key Issues
President Taft visited Indiana preferring to discuss peace finance and reciprocity. Hoosier crowds praised his level headed honesty and judged him a man among men. His speeches backed the reciprocity treaty and drew support from farmers and business alike. Indiana welcomed the president as Independence Day approaches.
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Taft
Indiana
Beverly
Atlantic
Dalzell
New York Sun
Iike Taft
Rascal
Mar
John Marshall
Simon
Tait
Republican
Aleas
Wall Street
President B L Visit Spurs Evansville Rail Talks
A planned visit by President B L and Winchell of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois to Evansville around July 20 stirs business leaders to press for improved train service on the Swansville and Indianapolis line. Vincennes leaders consider requesting a stop to convey direct information about the system.
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B. L
Winchell
Chicago and Eastern
Ilinois Railroad
Evansville
Swansville
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Oeertaany
Rail service push links Evansville to Washington and Vincennes
The Evansville Courier notes the need to extend the E. and I. railroad service to Washington and to improve trains for practical, same-day round trips. Merchants urge a joint effort with Petersburg, Oakland City, and Princeton to boost interurban connections and regional business activity.
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Hould
Cena Meer Winchell
Wasyingteg
Bere
Daviess County
Evansville
Washington
The
Courier
Vincennes
New Albany
Emphjasis
Eyanaville
Indianapolis
Petersburg
Baltimore
Ohio Southwestern
Oakland City
Princeton
Oakland
Frisco system takeover eyed for Evansville rail service boost
The E and I railroad transfer to Frisco aims to increase Evansville connected service toward Petersburg and Oakland City. Evansville plans to press for expanded Washington to Evansville trains and better north county routes, with four daily trains replacing two. The move could retain local shops and improve patron relations amid ongoing mergers.
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Frisco
Evansville
Road
Busi Neas
Pakenger
Petersburg
Oakland City
Iki Oime
Evansville Rail Service Urged For Better Petersburg Washington Links
A local advocate argues Evansville Petersburg and Washington service is poor. He notes Pike County capital is distant and suggests earlier evening trains from Petersburg and later departures from Evansville. He urges improving existing lines to aid business without seeking new routes.
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Washington
Petersburg
Evansville
Ilnes
Vincennes Saloons Overshadow Poor Relief Report
Vincennes with its seventy plus saloons makes a poor showing in the state board of charities report on relief. The saloons are not connected to the township trustee's payments to the needy.
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Vincennes
Board of State Charities
Hydrophobia treatment controversy at Pastner Institute
Indianapolis Pastner Institute denounces claims of a $300 fee for hydrophobia care. Officials say they treat indigent patients free when properly certified and that no such fee was ever demanded. The matter stems from a Columbus case involving a minor and guardian consent.
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Pastner Institute
Indianapolis
Columbus
Cradle Reenters Service on West Walnut Street
A black walnut cradle, crafted over a century ago by a relative of the late Seth McCormick, was brought into use on west Walnut street Sunday. It resumes service after years of idleness, still in apparently good condition.
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West Walnut Street
Seth McCormick
Congressional offer to George Purcell highlights Sun career path
Congressman Cullop offers Vincennes Sun’s George Purcell a city job paying about $2,000 yearly with brass-button prestige. A friend urges action, recalling a deaf girl tale and warning Purcell that many in the district got the offer, while Washington’s Chief McCrisaken is praised for public service.
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George Purcell
Vincennes Sun
Purcell
Mr. Cullop
Church Street
Indiana
San Diego
Cal
Cullop
Washington
Taft Reciprocity Debate Draws Rebuke From Indiana Paper
The Indianapolis Star rebukes Senator Cummins over his attack on President Taft's reciprocity plan. It argues Taft's tour and reform agenda unite Republicans and Democrats alike and condemns insurgents for opposing him. It notes 241 deaths in the U.S. from extreme heat over Monday and Tuesday.
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Indianapolis Star
Cummins
Taft
Canada
LaPollette
Editor First Saver in Bloomington Postal Bank Opens Account
Bloomington editor becomes the initial depositor in the new postal savings bank amid a playful push from subscribers and friends who pooled funds for the single stone dollar. The deposit supposedly cannot be withdrawn, serving as a monument to editorial thrift and government security. The piece satirically notes other towns and suggests printers form a team to play barbers in Washington.
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Bloomington
Uncle Sam’s
Columbus
Republican
Local County Notes By McCarty Endures Through Time
McCarty began furnishing the county seat news for the Loogoo newspaper and still writes a weekly column. His habit includes longer pieces when time allows, sharing topics of strong local interest that reach a wide Indian Territory audience.
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McCarty
Carlos
Difficult June term leaves many cases free in Martin County
The Loogootee Tribune reports that the prosecuting attorney’s office struggles to secure convictions in Martin County. In the June term, cases range from assault to arson, with most defendants free except one who pleaded guilty.
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Martin County
Loogootee Tribune
Washington council to reconsider concrete crossing bid
Drunken men on Washington streets worry residents as the council plans another attempt to award the concrete crossing contract. If a Republican files the lowest bid, the council may reject all bids. Past rejections of coal bids show price not the issue. monitor council members Allen Dosch Feagans and Reister at Monday’s meeting.
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Feagans
Riester
Evansville Courier Hails Big Four Railroad Growth
The Evansville Courier celebrates the Big Four railroad coming to Evansville from Carmel with a mammoth edition. The issue highlights railroad and factory growth and lauds the Courier staff for energy and commitment to Evansville’s boosters.
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Indiana
Evansville
Local Notices of Sunday Visits and Family Outings
Thomas Bluffs Ab Summitt lost three hogs from the heat Sunday. Willie Bmilley spent the Fourth at Petersburg. Mrs Louis Emmick improved. W T Wainman on neighbor business. Mr and Mrs James Simpson drove to Washington Sunday. Bertha Williams spent Sunday with Mary Summitt. Ed Abel spent Sunday with the Simpson brothers. Mrs Zara Davis was in the neighborhood Sunday. Mattie Simpson employed in Economy store at Washington. The Misses Maude and Mattie Simpson at Plainville Fourth. Mr and Mrs William Miley attended ball game at Jacob Station Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Waggoner spent Sunday at Washington. Mr and Mrs Simon Smith were in this neighborhood Thursday. Myrtle Kilburn left Sunday for Plainville to visit friends. Harley Emmick, Frank Emmick and Ab Summitt were at Washington Thursday. Mr and Mrs Jeff Smith visiting over Sunday with Mr Smiths parents. Mrs Sarah Battle of Petersburg visited nice Mrs William Miley last week. Mrs Nanna Alstock of this neighborhood visited at Petersburg over Sunday. Ed Waggoner attended the WW monument unveiling at Oak Grova cemetery Sunday. Mrs Stella McCafferty spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Charles Cuningham. Milas Myrtle Summittt spent Sunday with Miss Carrie Southerland of Maysville at Fred Smiths dinner for their newly married son Bar were. Mrs Emma Williams family of Wheatland. Mrs Wile.
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Willie Bmilley
Petersburg
Louis Emmick
W. T. Wainman
James Simpson
Washington
Bertha Williams
Mary Summitt
Ed Abel
Simpson Brothers
Zara Davis
Mattie Simpson
Maude
Plainville
William Miley
Jacob Station
John Waggoner
Simon Smith
Myrtle Kilburn
Harley Emmick
Frank Emmick
Jeff Smith
Smith
Sarah Battle
Nice
William Milley
Nanna Alstock
Ed Waggoner
Oak Grova Cemetery
Stella McCafferty
Charles Cunoningham
Milas Myrtle Summittt
Carrie Southerland
Maysville
Fred Smith
Bar
Emma Williams
Wheatland
Wile
Public health warning on Washington garbage disposal and city action
City faces garbage accumulation with backing complaints against dumping at former sites. Health authorities threaten drastic action to prevent fires and disease as officials consider a cleanup order. Also notes Speaker Clark’s pay while Congress stalls and praises Carlos T McCarty’s Tribune page.
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Washington
Tulea
Local Social Notes Include Barbara Smith Appearance
Barbara Smith appears in a social column alongside Mr and Mrs Jy Smith and other residents with brief mentions of community gatherings and greetings during the week.
Local Social Notes From Corning Mississippi Area
Corning society reports travel to Alfords ville and Montgomery for events. Wedding of Bridgett McDonald and Joho Moran at St Patricks touched guests Miss Wade and Michael McDonald. Mr and Mrs Moran to reside in Corning. relatives visiting from Washington Indianapolis and Wheatland.
Woman Runs Away After Harsh Warning At Home
A young woman in Martin County reacts to being scolded for associating with bad company by attempting self harm with carbolic acid. She later promises to reform, then leaves home again to visit five public places to see her daughter, Sarcasm, amid parental and social repercussions.
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Martin County Tribune
Washington
Page
Roda
A. T. Brewer Visits Vincennes Briefly
A. T. Brewer is in Vincennes for a few days visiting local contacts and inspecting ongoing projects. The trip underscores Brewer's interest in regional developments and community engagement.
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Mra
A. T. Brewer
Vincennes
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