Evansville Courier and local notes mixed political and social items
A fragmentary Evansville Courier page cites a jury verdict against a car company for $150 damages, discussions of Roosevelt era politics with mentions of Cannon Fairbanks Taft and Western candidates, plus obituary note on Capt. Hyatt and his community work. The text blends local society, business, and national political discourse.
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Avery
Evansville
Daviess ‘Couniry
Henry H. Hyatt
Captal Hyatt
Washington
Masong
Odd’ Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Editors Debate Parties and a Bloomington Shooting Incident
The piece analyzes Gilbert Hendren of the Bloomfield Democrat and his editorial stance while noting a Bloomington shooting where a policeman shot a burglary suspect. The indictment and a $1,000 bail are mentioned, and Evansville water filtration plans are briefly discussed as villagers debate water quality and treatment facilities.
Prospective Democratic Races For Circuit Judge Nomination
Prospects loom for lively Democratic maneuvering in Pike and Dubois counties next year over the circuit court judge nomination. Judge Elgiof Petersburg has long served on the bench as Dubois Democrats aspire to unseat him. The county ring shows strong interest with several local lawyers eager to influence the outcome. Names mentioned include ex-Congressman Milburn, W. A. Traylor, and Hor-.
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Pike
Dubois
Elgiof Petersburg
Democrata
Reids
Congress
Milburn
W. A. Traylor
Harwood jury selection amid socialist pressure in Boise
In Boise the Harwood case jury selection reveals socialist papers distributed to potential jurors to sway verdicts. The public mood favors a fair trial with judgments based on evidence, granting the accused the presumption of innocence, while resisting mob prejudice.
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Harwood
Boise
Stynenberg
Chicago Trbune
Moyerood
Newspaper chatter on soldiers in civilian clothes controversy
The piece notes mixed press talk about places of amusement barring soldiers and sailors not on duty. It argues the Navy should require sailors to wear civilian clothing and criticizes uniforms as unnecessary in performances.
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Navy Department
Chicago
Moyer
Haywood
The
Chicago Tribune
Unclear fragment hints at feud and fear amid uniformed fire
Fragmentary text alludes to a feud and a fear among the lower classes linked to a uniformed group and a fire incident. The distorted wording makes it hard to extract a clear event or names.
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Ipto Peacock
Jwil & Deside
Indiana Republicans Favor Fairbanks for President
Indiana newspapers debate presidential endorsements and party unity. The Noblesville Ledger and The Chronicle criticize boss tactics while voicing support for Senator Fairbanks as the best Republican standard bearer, arguing Roosevelt should not steer the national ticket and urging a Taft or Fairbanks outcome based on principle.
Language at Odds with Proper Grammar in Newspapers
The piece critiques misused verbs and confusing word choices in The Washington Democrat and Vincennes Sun. It notes errors in mutual versus common, rise versus raise, and discusses bias against Washington Chief of Police Edward Fuller by The Sun, stressing fair treatment and accurate reporting.
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Washington Democrat
Burris
McCarter
Vance
Harris
Jand
Lord Byron
Childe Harold
Byron
Hill
Democrat
Lord Macauley
Herald
Sun
Edward Fuller
Washington
Cup
Cub
The
Capital
Fuller
Winconnga
President opposes one man rule in renomination push
Washington reports indicate President Taft opposes a one man rule as several states consider endorsing tentative presidential candidates Hughes Cannon Knox and Warner. Indiana may be asked to instruct for Taft or Roosevelt as a second choice while Illinois weighs Cannon. The president suggests instructing for Roosevelt if needed.
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Arche'e Leage Chronicle
Miinbls
Catinon
the Chronicle
Weat
Illinois
Cannon
Indiana
Fairbanks
Taft
Roosevelt
White House
Roper
Washington
Wood
Ies
Tatt
Hughes
Root
Shaw
Knox
Hoosier
Ohio
McHinery
Theodore Roosevelt
Revelt
York
Pennsylvania
Warner
Missouri
Republic of
Fairbanks Siti
A& Indiana
Fairbanks Courage Highlighted By Elkhart Review
The Elkhart Review lauds vice president candidate Charles W. Fairbanks for backing a gold standard plank in the Republican platform. It notes his future Senate election in March 1897 and credits his firm stance as shaping party positions while correcting a misstatement about his senatorial status in 1896.
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Fairbanks
Indiana
National Party
McKinley
Charles ‘W. “Fairbanks
Elkhart
Senate
Political discourse on 1896 finances and silver policy
Fragmentary lines discuss bravery sagacity and dress at ability, mentioning weaker states and chances on gin. The text hints at political debates of 1896 and the silver policy without clear events or names.
iPReaching versus Practice in The Sullivan Times Editorial
The Sullivan Times editorializes on integrity and independence urging readers to stand by convictions. It notes the paper’s neutral stance on the hitchrack controversy and argues editors balance pro and con voices while avoiding business pressure from local interests.
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Sullivan Times
Orial
Greta
Bae the
Times
Watterson Clashes Over Bryans Role in Democratic Party
The Courier-Journal attacks William Jennings Bryan while defending the need for party unity. It denounces his 1904 campaign stances and questions his loyalty to the ticket, arguing his independence risks doom for the Democrats next year through divisions and disruptive tactics.
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Watterson
Courier-Journal
Mr. Bryan
Shoutal
Bryan
Washington
Democratic Party
Puts
Neet
Sheana Marie Henty
Lea
Talleyrand
France
Parker
Hit
Great Southern
Brypin
South
Defeat of High License Bill Tied to Party Leaders
A historical editorial argues the high license defeat in Indiana was driven by Republican backing in the Senate and House, blaming party leaders Thomas Taggart Crawford Fairbanks and Democratic chairs. It notes Republicans largely supported the measure while Democrats mostly opposed, with the prohibitionists’ stance less impactful without party influence.
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Third Street
Indiana
Galoons
the Herald
Thomas Taggart
Crawford Fairbanks
Republicana
Taggart
Fairbanks
Senate
Nean
House
Thomas Iexart
William H. O’brien
Dematic
O’brien
Washington Herald
Sefrit
Air
Madison Courier
Roosevelt Attitude in 1908 Campaign Reflects Steady Support
The Des Moines editorial compiles excerpts praising Theodore Roosevelt and assessing his influence on party leadership. It notes Roosevelt’s lasting public esteem, cites reception of his ideas in Chicago and Bloomington debates, and comments on tenure and future presidential expectations.
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