Taft Seen Favored by Indiana Voters in Governor Race
In a period of political debate the article notes widespread support for Taft and the Indiana governor candidate Watson. It describes Taft as steady and sane in public affairs and cites distrust of Bryant as harming Bryant's prospects. Watson is praised for a clear straightforward campaign and the Republicans look poised to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taft
Don
Bryant
Net
Abe
Taft
Indiana
Watson
Brother of Ray Robinson Dies in San Antonio
Byron Robinson of East St. Louis died Wednesday at 10 am in San Antonio Texas after a months long illness from stomach cancer. He was a yard foreman at East St. Louis and once ran on the 8. & O. Southwestern. Funeral plans to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Robinson
East St. Louis
Ray Robinson
Firmen Rodarmel
San Antonio
Tex
Robinson
Flora
Griffiths forecasts Taft victory and Indiana GOP strength
John L. Griffiths, a Republican campaign speaker, predicts Taft will win the presidency by a solid majority. He says Indiana shows strong support for the Republican ticket and notes New York is solid for Taft. Hughes also gains steam. He lauds Taft's reception in Buffalo and cites broad Republican momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
United States
Watson
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
John L. Griffiths
Liverpool
Eng
Peoples ‘Hall
Griffiths
New York State
Sherman
New York
Mr. Griffiths
Bryan
Hughes
Buffalo
New, York
Togo
Taxes Due Prompt Pay to Avoid Penalty in City
Taxpayers must pay by Monday November 2 to avoid a ten percent penalty. The treasurer's office reports rising activity as plates fill with diligent workers checking tax payments. Treasurer Godwin warns that delays will lead to delinquency and penalties, with deputies monitoring the books closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godin
Godwin
Fingers Cut Off In Mill Accident
Norman Weddell employed at the McKernanu planing mill suffered a severe accident while operating a jointer on Monday. The left hand lost two fingers and was nearly torn off before doctors at the office of Dr. T F Spink amputated the fingers. Weddell resides at 2 McCormick Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Weddel
McKernanu
Weddell
Manner
T. F. Spink
Henry Herr
Spunk
McCormick Avenue
Wedding plans for Lucy McCormick and Charles Cochel
A forthcoming wedding is announced for Lucy McCormick of a quiet township and Charles Cochel of Chillicothe Ohio. Invitations have been mailed to close relatives and friends. Details on the exact date and ceremony location remain uncertain in this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy McCormick
Charles Cochel
Chillicothe
O. Gt
Popular City Contest Draws Strong Interest at Rink
The voting contest for the most popular woman in the city drew much interest at the rink. Miss Lette Ambled led with 45 votes, followed closely by Iva Fenols with 43 and Blanche Collier with 35. The winner will receive a Christmas vacation trip.
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Ithe
Re Seum Rink
Lette
Isvin
Mi Iva
Fen Ols
Blanche
Collier
Pease
Rink
Forger Spotted After Cashing Faulty Insurance Checks
A tall slim man with a black mustache forged insurance payments dated October 19 and cashed $13.25 change from a $14 check at multiple shops while proprietors were at supper. The scheme targeted J. H. Taylor and O. W. Deckard with checks bearing wrong payee language. The suspect likely fled on the midnight B&O Southwestern train before banks settled the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMr. Kramer
J. H. Taylor
C.W. Deckard
Charlie Stumpp
East First
Second Streets
Main
O. W. Deckard
Deckard
Mr. Taylor
B. & O. Southwestern
New Management at Bonham Undertaking Firm
J. R. Scott of Vincennes and M. G. Couch of Lawrenceville Il become sole owners and Scott assumes charge. Couch remains at Lawrenceville and will not relocate. Scott, a licensed embalmer and funeral director, arrives from Vincennes after four years with Gardner and earlier Tateweiler Sons of Indianapolis. He will reside on East Walnut Street. November 4 he marries and begins housekeeping. Edward Mattingly replaces Zed A. Bonham as assistant, with Mrs. Mattingly as lady assistant. both are seasoned in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham Undertaking Establishment
J. R. Scott
Vincennes
M.G. Couch
Lawrencevill
Scott
Couch
Lawrenceville
Gardner Undertaking
Gardner
Tateweiler & Sons
Indianpolis
Russellville
East Walnut Street
Samuel Lucas
Benedict
Edward Mattingly
Zed A. Bonham
Bonham Undertaking Company
Ed Mattingly
Hearst and Hisgen Return From Petersburg Home Event
Hearst and Independence League chair William Randolph Hearst along with presidential nominee Thomas L. Hisgen traveled through Washington on a special train en route to Indianapolis after visiting Petersburg. Washington residents who attended the homecoming were allowed to ride back on the same train.
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Petersburg
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Independence League Party
Thomas L. Hisgen
Independence
Washington
Indianapolis
Hearst
Mr. Hisgen
Paws County
Tashington
Hearst addresses 2000 as Independence party fields optimism
The Independence party rally in Petersburg featured Hearst and Ingala addressing about 2,000. Hearst claimed Bryan will lose New York with 250,000 votes for the independence ticket, mostly Democrats, and predicted Democratic decline. He praised Republican chances in New York and California but avoided Indiana, while noting local attendees including J. W. McCarty and others.
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Ingala
Hisgen
Hearst
Mr. Igen
Petersburg
Independence
Washington
Independence Party
Bryan
New York
Democratic Party
California
Indiana
Dr. J. Y. Clark
P. A. Hastings
J. W. McCarty
Philander McHenry
Will Camp
McCarty
Mr. Hisgen
Local residents and visitors frequent Montgomery Washington and nearby towns
Miss Florence Jones Sundi and family visit. Vincennes man Karg and Edward Hughes stop by relatives in Montgomery. Francis Miran, Barney Summers, Pallipp Chulin, and Mrs. Downey linked to nearby towns. priests of Carrico and families meet in Carrico. litdie Dolpahue returns from Washington. Daniel Sibith and Terella Kane travel from Washington. Republicans of the township claim strong support and foresee a large majority this campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Jones Sundi
Will Karg
Vincennes
Edward
Hughes
Carrico and Family
John Walker
Washington
iMiss Litdie Dolpahue
Arthur Newland
Daniel Sibith
Terella Kane
John Kane
Political meetings draw large crowds in local towns
W M Aikman and George Faith spoke to a full Satterfield schoolhouse in Van Buren with standing room packed and enthusiastic audience. Nelson R. Jacobson and Peter Ragle led Elnora gathering on republican doctrine with strong applause and interruptions. The Herald notes Taft favored by Indiana voters, Beveridge planned to tour Indiana on a five day trip arriving in Evansville midweek.
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Van
jBuren
W.om. Aikman
George Faith
Satterfield
Bulding
T der Milton Allen
Nelson RE
Jacobson
Valpariso
Piker County
Washington
Jasonville
The
Herald
Taft
Indiana
Atson
Kisdon
Albert
Beveridge
Ndland
Hekhining
Igre
Thatrina
Republican
Biaesakers
Nater
Bevridge
Evansvilla
Alfordsville Social Roundup and Local Updates
Alfordsville residents report visits from Gilley family and Ball brothers. typhoid illness affects Harrison Cole’s son and others. teachers visited nearby schools. White River Stars beat Alfordsville. Joe Roarty improves after illness. Local commerce shifts as George Arvin plans new stock, Reuben McDonald builds a new house, and a Japanese tea party tops Friday’s high school agenda.
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Joseph Roart
White River Stars
Alfordaville
Jason Hedricks
Ilinois
Charles Hercer
Reeve Township
W. J. McCord
Washington
George Arvin
Alfordsville
Godwin's Hall
County Auditor Receives Supplies for November Election
County Auditor Thomas Nugent has received from Indianapolis the supplies for a November election. Each precinct will get pens and all required paraphernalia in sealed packages. The county has thirty four precincts.
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Thomas Nugent
Indianapolis
Fort Fie
Jonery
Plavlepe
Cownty
Unclear mining note from early report
Fragmentary OCR row mentions a miner and a named person in connection with coal work. Details are garbled and several names and places are unreadable.
Nugent Falls Short in Race for Great Junior Sagamore
County Auditor Nugent failed to win the office of great junior sagamore at the Improved Order of Red Men great council meeting in Indianapolis. He led with 71 votes on the first ballot among 13 candidates before withdrawing. C. C. Norris of Rushville won the post amid a keen contest.
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Nugent
Great Junior Sagamore
Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Great Council
Ogeeshee Tribe
Sagamore
C. C. Norris
Rushville
Ogsechee
Voting Places Listed in Wauhin Township Precincts
Trusted Brown finishes listing Wauhin Township voting sites. Precincts include Abe McClellan at 717 Center St. Jennie McCafferty at 1300 East Walnut St. Walnut Street School. Cosby’s feed store East Main. Courthouse. South Side School. Eva Dougherty at West Main and Second. Albert Kelso at 500 Pearl St. McCormick’s carpenter shop. Charles Manuel residence. Colored Baptist Church. Anna Colbert residence on Maysville Road.
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Brown
Wauhin Township
Abe McClellan
Center Street
Jennie McCafferty
East
Walnut Street
Walnut Street School
Ing
Cosby
East Main Street
South Side
Eva Dougherty
West Main
Second Streets
Albert Kelso
Pearl Street
McCormick
Charles Manuel
Colored Baptist Church
Anna Colbert
Maysville Road
Local notes from Cornettstown and area.
Miss Ola Snider visits home this week. Mrs Alfred Moran visited her sister Mrs Ed Wilson near Plainville last week. Mr and Mrs Curtis Myers were in Washington Saturday. Mr and Mrs James Sparks were out Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Summitt attended Hyatt Saturday. Freedley and Harrison Eaton went to Indianapolis on Sunday excursion. James Smith of Epsom was here Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Sherman Carroll of Odon were here Sunday. Essie and Myrtle Eaton were at Plainville Saturday. A large crowd attended the pie cupper here Friday night.
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Ola Snider
Alfred Moran
Ed Wilson
Plainville
Curtis Myers
Washington
James Sparks
George Summitt
Hyatt
Freedley
Harrison Eaton
Indianapolis
James Smith
Essie
Myrtle Eaton
Hudsonville Defeats Coomback in Baseball Sunday
Local report notes Hudsonville beat Coomback 13 to something Sunday. Several residents traveled to Waco Sunday night. Oscar Emmick and family visited Charles McCafferty Sunday. A pre social is planned for Friday night October 12 at an unspecified place. Various names including Steve McCarra and Pearl Pride appear in scattered social notes.
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Hudsonville
Coomback
Waco
Oscar Emmick
Charles McCafferty
Steve McCarra
Washington
Pearl Pride
Nytiorn McCafferty
Atinel Eminick
Harry Colbert
Montigome
R. W. Pride
Otweil
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WN Teac
F. P. Boltman
B.,& C. Southwestern
J.H. Taylor
Kramer
M.S. Hastings
Earl Thomps Son
Elnora
Opera
Peter’ Ragle
Hastings
Mr. Thomps
Great Fund of Information
Daviess
W. C. Gilley
Zula
Shoals
Will
Henry Ball
M. B. Holley
W. E. Hedrick
Ray Fisher
Evansville
Harrison Cole
O. Jackman
Frank Wilson
Great Council of the Red Men of
Morton Chandler
Loogootee
George Godwin
Maud Godwin
Corning
Cornelius Riley
St. Louis
Joseph Roarty
Reuben McDonald
Michael Kellett
Ted Conlin
Montgomery
Misses Elld
Julia Murphy
reEs
Wilam
Kifin
Washin
Cornettsville
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