Saloons in Vincennes and county sentiment in 1909
The Gazette and Herald editorial argues Knox county’s wet vote affects Washington and Daviess county. It says public sentiment decides illicit sales and trade shifts, noting Vincennes’ pro saloon stance for economic reasons and urging local unity to protect Washington. It concludes loyalty to home interests can curb outside trading.
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Knox County
Daviess County
Vincennes
Washington
Wash
Chicago
Indiana
Terre Haute
South Bend
Indianapolis
Judge rules against Hanly in Vincennes University bond suit
Marion county superior court Judge Carter denies ex Governor Hanly's bid to restrain signing and delivery of Vincennes University bonds approved by the 1907 legislature. The ruling holds the legislature may appropriate and the university claim is just. Hanly may appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court, potentially delaying bonds.
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Carter
Marion County Superior Court
Hanly
Sims
Vincennes University
Marshall
Supreme Court
Vincennes Institution
Hanly Draws Fire In Blistering Private Life Tale
The article harshly attacks Frank Hanly portraying him as selfish and egotistical yet noting his public impact. It condemns lack of conscience and Christian charity while acknowledging his charm and grasp of public issues. The writer calls him a monstrous example of political ingratitude.
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Hanly
Frank Hanly
West
Insubordination Leads Evansville Clerk to Resign
J Conroy chief clerk of the Evana ville and Terre Haute Railroad resigned under pressure after a clash over involvement in county option campaigns. He defended his actions amid tensions with brewery and distillery interests and a dispute over loyalty and discipline.
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J. Conroy
Evanaville and Terre Haute Railroad Company
Nalgon
Conroy
Evansville
Evansville Breweries
Crockett
Nis
Knox County
Insubordination sparks career clash over local option policy
The article argues Conroy’s conduct was insubordination after he defied a superior’s request amid heated local option tensions. Opinions differ on Collins’s rights and Crockett’s position, but the piece condemns Conroy’s coldly analyzed stance and suggests dismissal would have followed any similar action.
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Carler
Collins
Mr. Crockett
Conroy
Contested Local Option Debates Across Sullivan
The local option clash in Sullivan pits wets and drys against each other with merchants, doctors, lawyers, bankers and others signing statements. One side says saloons harmed business while the opposite claims business worsened after saloons closed, each backed by prominent citizens and post office data.
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Sullivan
Terre Haute
Autumn Beauty Praised By Indiana Observer
A writer extols Indiana autumns as dreamy and delicious, claiming those who cannot see their beauty are less perceptive than a clod of the field. The piece frames the season as a vivid, sensorial experience linked to regional identity.
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Indiana
Self made rise by will not wealth or pull, says South Bend Times
The South Bend Times praises John A. Johnson's career as mentally wholesome and invigorating, arguing great achievements come without court influence. It notes many leaders in US politics, science, arts, and business are self-made, and that the open field favors talent over wealth, countering Bryan's St Louis speech.
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John A. Johnson
United States
South Bend Times
America
Mr. Bryan
St. Louis
Wee Absalom
Bryan
Proposal to divide California into North and South States
The article argues for splitting California into two states North California and South California. It notes the vast distance across the state about a thousand miles and cites growing importance as justification. It references Knox county with many gravel roads and frequent crossings.
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California
Knox County
Scenic Vincennes to Bruceville drive praised in fall colors
A reader praises the Vincennes to Bruceville gravel road as near perfect for a motor trip, noting autumn displays along the route and historic Knox County farms. The piece also wades into local politics, mentioning socialists nominating women for Linton city clerk and general election sentiments in Daviess and Martin counties.
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Dafiels
Vincennds
Bruceville
Knox
Vincennes
Purifying Air in Rooms by Recirculating Dust and Germs
Ricnet proposes a compact air purification method using a vertical cylindrical fan that circulates room air at about two cubic feet per second. A dripping vessel adds a spray that captures impurities on contact, collecting microbes and organic matter in a large basin for disposal.
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Ricnet
Richet
Webster's New International Dictionary Inaugurated
The G and C Merriam company of Springfield Mass issues Webster's New International Dictionary based on the 1890 and 1900 International. It is so radical and complete as to be a new book conceived after years of work by a large expert staff led by Dr W T Harris former U S Commissioner of Education.
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Knox County
St. Thomas Church
Vincennes
Beggs
Crockett
Elspa
Key County
G. & C. Merriam Company
Springfield
Mass
W. T Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Vast English Dictionary Expands in Scope and Quality
The work shows a large rise in content with more than 400,000 title-words and over 6,000 illustrations across 2,700 pages. Publishers stress thorough scholarship and revival of early English studies, aided by typography that fits the larger material into a single, handheld volume.
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Old International
Meaning of Dreams in Literature and Invention
An exploration of how dreams have inspired writers and scientists. Notable claims credit Coleridge Dante Voltaire Stevenson and others with dream derived works and ideas including mathematical solutions and inventions. The passage notes dream records are often forgotten upon waking yet can influence intellect subtly.
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Hr. Addington Bruce
Sneceas
Mo Coleridge
Kabla Khan
Walch
Voltaire
Henralde
Robert Louis Stevenson
Sleeping Outdoors Gains Stir Across Towns and Countryside
Collier's notes a rising practice of sleeping outside, driven by a crusade against consumption and the appeal of nature. Proponents say open air brings better health and character, with nights beneath stars and dews replacing indoor confinement.
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Collier's
Highest Observatory Opens on Mount Whitney for Science
The Smithsonian Institution has opened a new high altitude observatory atop Mount Whitney California at 14 000 feet. Scientists will use the facility for astronomical and meteorological observations and may freely access the building for research.
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Mount Whitney
California
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian
Methodist meeting noted in Mitchell Tribune report
The Mitchell Tribune notes a Methodist gathering and remarks on reception in Washington. The piece hints the city provided strong newspaper coverage and amplified the event.
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Washington
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Conos
Linton
Ruse
Martin County
Daviess
Emerson
Hell
Joe Bailey
Mitchell Tribune
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