Anti Mormon sentiment dominates Utah polygamy debate
The interview cites Republican figures like Mr. Sims noting anti Mormon and anti polygamy fervor in Salt Lake City. Voters supposedly favor Fairbanks or Roosevelt with Roosevelt as backup. The piece mentions Tribune editor Frank Serrit and a large street protest against polygamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettibone
Orctiagg
Fred Ai Sims
Sims
Salt Lake City
American American Party
Fairbanks
Indiana
Alt ‘Lake
Bere
Roosevelt
Indiana image in national papers sparks 1908 debate
The piece critiques how national magazines and papers portray Indiana and its leaders, noting Harpers and Morgan organs mock Indiana’s candidates like Harrison and Fairbanks. It argues such publications helped the Hoosier image and influenced presidential perceptions rather than reflecting real standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herper
Collier
Jon
Eekly
Magesta
Harpers
Dilletho
York Sun
Morgan
Indiana
Fair Tack
George Washington
Tammaby
Mier
Naza Tome
Indiamlan
Fairbanks
Fox
Fairbanks abstinence example praised by temperance writer
A New York source notes Senator Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana as a high official who abstains from alcohol and tobacco. The essay argues he cannot force others to quit but sets a rational, persuasive example. It lauds his social stature and his steady stance against intoxicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vico
Temperance
Atihig
Methodist Church
White House
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indiana
Pairbaufis
Congress
Grit Lignor
Thdde
Down in Voelketville a rough town note of incidents
A brief town column from Pike reports Sunday afternoon events in Voelketville including locals Johnny and Izora, Brittain's horse accident, Ernest’s town visit, Bill Dyke heading to Uncle Johnny’s, old ax handle fights, a civil engineering settlement of a dispute between Mrs L Cooper and Mrs Mary Crandall, robberies in broad daylight, a casual counterfeit note, John Miller’s aim for glasses, and Sunday evening horse track chatter with Lawrence Jack and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voetheville
Cor
Orwell Star
Johnny
Izora
Ai Brittain
Ernest
Freds
Ikey
Lemmonton Passe
Bill Dyke
Bill
L. Cooper
Mary Crandall
Voelkelville
Mehta
John Miller
Seth
Lawrence
Jack
Eve
Among Our Exchanges. A Fragmentary Exchange Note
An unreadable clipping notes a fragmented exchange with stray phrases on authority and rates. The garbled text hints at disputes over policy and financial figures but lacks clear details or names.
Stomach Heat Compared to a Coal-Fired Engine
The passage warns against overeating in hot weather. It likens the human stomach to a locomotive furnace and cautions that excess food blocks digestion, causing dullness and fatigue. It advises eating less, especially during heat, to feel better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frekman
Witchcraft in Indiana and early executions
The Indiana dispatch traces historic witchcraft cases from Vincennes in 1779 with two enslaved defendants burned for voodoo and magic. It notes later Indian era persecutions linked to Tecumseh’s Prophet, including executions in 1806 near Anderson and Muncie, then discusses legal views on witchcraft and lingering beliefs in Indiana today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
George Rogers Clark
Manuel
Cahokia
John Todd
Virginia
Tecumseh
Tatapochsib
Anderson
Joshua Wen
Muncie
Billey
Patterson
Indiana
Blackstone
Saloon Men Show Wariness Toward Anti Theft Measures
In Indiana saloon keepers in Bedford and Washington sign agreements to strictly follow liquor laws, close their doors, and refuse service to intoxicated patrons, while even gambling limits are woven into pacts. The move aims to quiet anti saloon protests, though failures to enforce rules may fuel opposition as temperance sentiment grows nationwide and legislatures tighten liquor laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Washington
Paford
Gmbling
Indiana
Unsanitary Dairies Alarm Fort Wayne Readers
Fort Wayne residents react to Dr. Harry of the state board of health findings on filthy conditions in local dairies. The milk supply endangers children. local health officers failed to restrict dairies, raising questions about city protection and calls for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Fort Wayne
Harry
State Board of ‘Health
Fort
Moving to Water Station as Chief Engineer in Maysville
E B Reeves of McCormick Avenue is moving his family to the water works station at Maysville where he will become chief engineer for the local water company. The move signals a new leadership role and responsibilities at the public utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B
McCormick Avenue
Maysville
A. Studebaker
Notice to non residents in Davidss circuit court
In the case to quiet title in Davis County Indiana defendants unknown and believed non residents must appear at the September term of the Davis Circuit Court in Washington Indiana to answer the complaint filed June 17 1907. Clerk WMA Wallace signs. EB. T. Lapghia deputy clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton W. “Morrison
Amos ‘Townsend
Amos Townsend
James R. O' Milly
James R. Miles
Emil Walty
Em Walty
Indiana
Daviess County
Daviass
A. D
Court House
Washington
Demir
Igmer
M O Scandal and Graft in Ft Wayne Electric Contracts
The Ft Wayne city council faces tainted electric light contracts amid graft suspicions. Critics say the MyBride bid shows a $5,008 city treasury theft risk and proposes substituting inferior materials, prompting calls for rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Wirk
MyBride
Codnell
Build for the Future editorial stance praised
The Nashville American argues a newspaper should influence public welfare by speaking its opinions and sowing seed for future acceptance rather than chasing popularity. It asserts courage to be ahead of prevailing opinion and to advocate what is wisest, even if unpopular.
Winay Gul to Seek Democratic Nomination in 2nd District
Prospest Petersburg Press reports the celebrated Winay Gul of Vineknnes will be a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the second district congress race with Cupp and Davis also running. The people will be fedson to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Cnillop
Winay Gul
Vineknnes
Congress
Thid
Cupp
Davis
Will
Fedson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lena
Gton
Ind
Pata
Uriains
Jepson’ Jeweler
Washington Realty
Forsythe
Main St
Pi. Keifer
Pike
Indianapolis
Star
Columbus
Arbuckles
Arbuckle Bros
Wallace
Clerk
EB. T. Lapghiia
J.bertman
McG Ser Sk
Studebaker
de Palmer
Carey
THE
Breese Brothers Company
West Second Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
M. O
Ft. Waydd News
Nashville American
Arle
Standard Oil
Dilion & Ragle
Elnora
Bell
Oph. D
Park
Hastings, Allen
Hastings
Barr Township
Canneterg
Georgid
Brown
Abe
M. J. Carnahan Company
Charles L. Stuckey
Veale Township
Awill
Pe Ubee
William L. Brown
Trustee of
Temple Court
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!