Teachers and Politics in City Governance Debate
A reader questions if teachers should engage in politics, urging that public schools avoid council service by educators. The Herald argues teachers in the schools should not hold council seats, cites potential conflicts with school discipline and board independence, and calls for a nonpartisan school board free of teacher candidates.
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Herald
Hamlet Allen
Washington High School
The
Hamlet al Jen
Allen
Blacing
Tercher
Republican Council
Democratic Council
Ories
Eansville Partie
Pereign
Evansville
Bribery claims stain Illinois and Indiana elections
William Lori mer replies he is busy banking these days amid corruption charges in his Illinois Senate race. John W. Kern accuses Shively of election by corrupt machinations of a special interest, while no clear explanation exists for the difference between bribery in Indiana and Illinois.
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Illinois
William Lorimer
Shively
John W. Kern
Kern
Indiana
Ilinois
Herald
Democrat
Washington City
Kern B
Senate
Indiana Brewers
Roosevelt Returns From Remarkable Private Citizen Trip
Colonel Roosevelt comes home after a historic private journey with a record reception. He is described as the most popular man the American nation has produced and will receive the most conspicuous welcome ever accorded to a private citizen.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt’s character and popular appeal described
The piece argues Roosevelt’s strength lies in sincere purpose and moral courage, paired with physical bravery. It credits him as a superb politician whose core is the aim to do the greatest good for the greatest number, and notes his will to align with American will.
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Roosevelt
United States
Newspaper Attacks Mislead Public in Local Trials
The Democrat presses claims judging by newspaper editorials and a mayoral interview reveal partisan bias against Republican officials. The piece argues theがors aim to smear law and undermine trust, with the mayor implying outcomes before trial and the Democrat defending its editorial stance as politically motivated.
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Democrat
The
Herald
Maryer
Pothouse Polticians
Indiana Politics and Newspaper Milestones Highlighted
The Herald questions Democrat stance on Kern's bribery claim over Senator Shively. Kern and Shively deny involvement amid a brewing Indiana politics debate. The Indianapolis News opens a new ten story headquarters signaling strong growth. Evansville schools see a long-serving superintendent resign over political interference in education.
City Council Talks Dog Ordinance But Fails To Act
The council did not mention the dog control ordinance at Monday night meeting. Citizens oppose the measure due to hundreds of dog owners’ objections outweighing the desires of thousands who view roaming dogs as a health menace and nuisance. The piece hints autos replacing horses as the era shifts. Tobey machine era may be near.
Personal News From The City Returns And Travels
The Misses Claire Serrit and Irene Lockridge have returned from Flora Illinois where they visited Miss Irene Days. Mrs Will Hawkins and son are in Terre Haute for a several days stay with relatives. The Rev and Mrs W E Hogan returned from a visit with friends in Newberry. Mrs Harry Stevenson returned to Terre Haute after visiting here. Mrs Mary E McConnell and her daughter Miss Abagail McConnell returned from Oakland City where they attended the wedding of Nina Burbank and Warner Johnson. Mrs Noah Bogard and Miss Laura Bogard are in Jonesboro Arkansas for a stay with relatives. Mrs Menlo Moore returned to Vincennes after visiting her parents. Miss Sarah Snyder returned to Indianapolis after a stay with relatives. Mrs Anna Norris returned to Loogootee after a pleasant visit. Mrs Will Scoble and Miss Hattie Cook returned from Vincennes after visiting friends. Mrs F B Fornwald is in Cincinnati for a several days stay with Mrs S L Wilson of Terre Haute.
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Claire Serrit
Irene Lockridge
Flora
Ill
Irene
Will Hawkins
Terre Haute
W. E. Hogan
Newberry
Harry Stevenson
Terre Heute
Mary E. McConnell
Abagail McConnell
Oakland City
Nina Burbank
Warner Johnson
Noah Bogard
Laura Bogard
Jonesboro
Ark
Menlo Moore
Vincennes
Arnold J. Padgett
Sarah Snyder
Indianapolis
Anna Norris
Loogootee
Will Scoble
Hattie Cook
F. B. Fornwald
Cincinnati
S. L- Wilson
Visitors and residents return from travels in Indiana
A crowded list records many local residents and visitors returning home or traveling through Indiana towns. Names include Otis Crawford, N G Read, Esther Barton, Samuel Hopkins, Claude Swing, James Hogan, Ethel Tedrick, Helen Clark, Lois Hastings, Well Walter, Inez Bonham, Grace Schoonover, Austin Cabel, Sadie Kencher, Effie Gowdy, Margaret Kauffman, Edith Woods, Charles Afchorn, Frede Hart, Firman Rodarmel, Samuel Walker, Alice Idler, Lillian Dunn, Mary Rhoades, Toute Rhoades, Fame Rhoades, P A Hastings, Emma Dunn, W Hillery, Brion Revirsan, Mae, Belle St, Tona Seal, Tona, Berna Wretz, Elizabeth May, Lillian Walliford, Anna McGinnis, David Padernet, Louis Laudy, Russell Davis, Berndt, and others. trips span Bloomington, Terre Haute, Vincennes, Petersburg, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Detroit, and Milwaukee.
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City
Otis Crawford
N. G. Read
Oakland City
Esther Barton
Tacoma
Wash
Samuel Hopkins
New Albany
Claude Swing
Evansville
James Hogan
Linton
Ethel Tedrick
Wesson, Ark
J. W. Clark
Helen Clark
Lois Hastingss
Bloominglton
WeIl Walter
Vincennes
Inez Bonham
Terre Haute
Figs Grace Schoonover
Lewis
Austin F. Cabel
Sadie Kencher
Petersburg
Effie Gowdy
Indianapolis
Margaret Kauffman
Bloomington
Edith Woods
Bloomfield
Charles Afchorn
George Parker
Frede Hart
Franklin
Firman Rodarmel
Flora
William Dosch
Beardstown
Samuel Walker
C. Ward
Alice Idler
Lewis Forbes
David Manley
Fiossie Hopkins
J. P. Molen
Cincinnati
Mary Rhoades
Toute Rhoades
Orwell
Miss Fame Rhoades
Indianapalis
Alex Potts
W. Hillery
Danville
PA. Hastings
Emma Dunn
Lillian
Treiman
Greenras' le
Clarenes Rennes
Frankfort
Berna Wretz
Evanaville
Elizabeth May
Haute
Lillian Walliford
Anna McGinnis
Montgomery
Local Notes From Ragl esville Area
Harve Riggins hauled wool to Burns City on Monday. George Henderson and family visited from Odon by car. Rain last Thursday boosted local farmers mood. Wilbur E. Myers wed Miss Donzilla Rosenberry Sunday at the bride’s parents home. Rev S. Mever officiated. Eaglesville Mutual Telephone directors met Saturday evening. The six month operation contract for the exchange was awarded to Mamte and Vinele Herne don.
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Harve Riggins
Burns City
George Henderson
Odon
Wilbur E. Myers
Donzilla Rosenberry
George Rosenberry
Eaglesville Mutual Telephone Company
Mamte
Vinele Hernedon
Wednesday Afternoon Club Euchre Prize Winners
The Wednesday Afternoon club met at Mrs. James Bradley's country home on Portersville road. Members played euchre and prizes went to Mrs. Alex Kempf Mrs. Charles Shepard Mrs. Dan Smith and Mrs. Edward Gough of Terre Haute. Next week will meet with Mrs. Byron Murphy.
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James Bradley
Portersville Road
Alex Kempf
Charles Shepard
Dan Smith
Edward Gough
Terre Haute
Byron Murphy
Eighth Grade Reading Reform Urged At Indiana Meet
Ben J. Burris of Daviess County Schools spoke at the county superintendents association meeting in Indianapolis. He urged selecting a core set of classic American and English works for eighth grade reading, stressing literature over scattered excerpts to cultivate concentration and taste.
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Ben J. Burris
Daviess County
County Superintendents’ Association
Indianapolis
Burris
Olowing
Sir Launfal
Tlawenl
Whittler
Hawthorne
Edward Everett Hale
Rip van Winkle
Sleepy Hollow
Irvine
Poe
Evangeline
Lonefellow
Washingston
Washington
Webster
Bunker Hill
Gettys+ burs
Lincoln
Holmes
Enoca Arden
Tennyson
Shakespeare
Browning
Cotter
Burns
Soldsmith
the Bridge
Macauley
State to standardize selections for school reading
The speaker urges uniform statewide choices of intellectual readings for boys and girls. Recommends a fixed number not exceeding nine items, three per two month term, with exam questions prepared by the state department and sent to county superintendents to safeguard right treatment of reading in the elementary grade curriculum.
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State Department
Butler Talks of Insane Inmates in Jails and Poor Farms
Amos W. Butler secretary of the board of state charities reports investigations into the count of insane persons confined in county jails and poor farms. He cites cases from Crawford Pike Huntington and Marion counties and notes the need for better provision beyond county institutions and state hospitals.
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Butler
Amos W. Butler
Board of State Charities
Crawford County
Pike County
Dubois County
Poor Asylum
Huntington County
Mee
Southeastern Pospital
Madison
Wisconsin
State
Guards Pinched Over Freight Train Shooting
Vincennes guards from the Washington B and O Southwestern shops were arrested at Union Station on a charge of firing on freight train 47 bound for Trop om. Police found one with a large caliver automatic and the other with a black jack. Four striking machinists from the Washington shops were said to be the actual shooters, but they could not be located. The guards claimed they were merely passengers. The chief granted bail and the men returned to Washington.
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Vincennes Cammerrac
Washinston
Frichton
Washington
Harry Adams
Blank
Smith
Toolhem
Bens
Washins
Slogan Ideas Spark Debate for Washington
Readers call for a strong Washington slogan noting many see value in a memorable phrase. Several suggestions circulate as discussions grow about branding the state.
City Slogans as Advertising Tools Highlighted
Publicity experts praise city slogans as a powerful advertising medium. Examples include Indianapolis Welcome to Our City and Connersville Watch Connersville Win, cited to show how slogans resonate with residents and attract attention.
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Jand the Herald
Indianapolis
Richmond
Connersville
Loogootee and Washington Social Notices Chronicle
Local notices list visits and travels of residents to Loogootee Vincennes Washington Bicknell and Jasper. Names include Pearl Guy Grace Jackson Bridget Doyle Bertha Street Audrey Bennett and many others with events such as birthdays funerals and a children day program.
Corning Social Roundup Highlights Weekend Travel
Willie McDonald attended Montgom ery Saturday others traveled to Alfordaville for a ball game. Joseph Roarty business trip to Montecomery Tuesday. John O Brin hosted by Washington relatives. Marie suetton and Lizzie Donahue visited Washington. Michael McDonald and Joseph Toy at A O He initiation in Montgomery. Viola Wathen returned from Bridgeport. Wilzona guests of Colvin family. Victoria Kellett and Estella Fanning visited Washington. Patrick McDonald and Lottie Wathen banns published at St Patricks.
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Montgomery
Ohio River Causes Alarm in Evansville Area
Alarm spread as the Ohio river rose fifteen feet in thirty six hours threatening to pass the thirty foot mark by Tuesday night. Green river near Bowling Green Ky feeds the Ohio and adds to the rising water. High water threatens corn bottoms and crops damaged by prior heavy rains.
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Ohio
Evansville
Cincinnati
Green River
Bowling Green
Falline Ladles Presents White Waists and Corset Fashion
Advertisement notes white waists from 39 cents to 2 dollars 89 cents and a variety of fancy collars. Corsets also featured at the Racket with latest styles.
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