Presbyterians Endorse Local Option Law Position
A state Presbyterian meeting in Richmond this week failed to endorse Marshall for governor while endorsing the county local option law. The synod pledged hearty cooperation to preserve the local option statute, reinforcing the church's conservative stance on public morals and politics.
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Thomas “R. Marshall
Marshall
Watdon
Woley
Watson
Presbyterian Synod of Indiana
Richmond
Presbyterian Church
Coercion of Voters and Ballot Access Debate
Letter regarding voter coercion contrasts north and south, arguing ballot as a freeman’s will. Criticizes southern Democrat dominance, disfranchisement of the poor, and threats to democratic processes. Mentions Abe Lincoln, Bryan era politics, and John Williams in Congress with disputed voting outcomes.
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Abe
Goa
John Williams
Congress
Washington
Ballot Secrecy Sparks Debate Over Voter Choice
Fragmentary OCR suggests a discussion of ballot secrecy and who may reveal a voter's marked ballot. The text references election clerks and the notion of conscience guiding a vote, noting potential disclosure of a voter's method or marks.
Watterson Attacks Bryan With Old Grudges And Grandiose Claims
The piece recalls Henry Watterson’s support of Mr. Bryan and his critique of Bryan’s leadership. Watterson argues Bryan would clash with a Republican Senate, while John G Carlisle dismisses Bryan as lacking understanding of government responsibilities.
Words of Wisdom Pushes Taft as Farmer Support Grows
A former postmaster general assistant testifies that voters like Frank M. Jones of Chicago favor Taft citing prosperity for farmers and mechanics. He notes one Democrat will still back Bryan but asserts Taft’s win would renew business activity while Bryan’s could trigger longer economic stagnation.
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Cleveland
Taft
Jones
Bryan
Frank M. Jones
Chicago
Democratic Testimony Against Bryan Nomination
Herman Ridder, former Democratic treasurer, criticizes William Jennings Bryan. Ridder cites Bryan’s nomination as likely to disrupt national progress and warns a Republican victory would be safer, labeling Bryan as ignorant and too radical for the country. The New York Staats Zeitung editor argues the stance risks catastrophe and conservatism is preferable.
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Herman’ Ridder
Democratic Committee
Hastell
Bryan
Okima
Ne York Staats Zeitung
Ridd Bach
Man
Jon
Egon
Rail baron Ingalls linked to prosenate push
The text associates Ignalls with a possible bid for the Senate from Ohio and notes his role as a key officer of the Big Four railroad system. It mentions J W Kern and a free pass used in Kern’s campaign against corporations, reflecting partisan battles of the era.
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United States Senate
Ingalls
Oho
Bryan
Ingall
Ingalle
Great Rail ‘Corporation
J Wn W. Kern
Kern
Marshall and Taggart Fight County Local Option Influence
Thomas H. Marshall argues the county option removes temperance from politics while backing temperance Democrats publicly yet opposing pro option Democrats. He pressures candidates like Henry Sicks and Burton Green, with district papers criticizing Green and supporting opposition to legislators who voted for county option, amid a broader push by Taggart and allies to defeat pro temperance figures. The campaign centers on temperance labels, party loyalty, and potential repeal pressure on Moore remonstrance law.
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Thomas H. Marshall
Marshall
Democratic Party
Dr. Jekyll
Thomas R. Marshall
Mr. Hyde
Putnam County
Tom Tageart
Henry ‘Sicks
Boone County
BurtonGreen
Miami County
Burton Green
Taggart
Green
The
Peru Chronicle
Hany
Sicks
Hottel
Burton
Dill
Jas
Democrata
Miami
Boone
Democratic
Peru
Barton Green
Henry Sicks
Hanly
Republican Ringsters
Miami’ County
Burton’ Green
Indiana and Mississippi Labor Policy Compared
The piece contrasts Indiana as a long time Republican state with extensive labor laws to Mississippi’s Democratic status lacking labor statutes. It argues Indiana leads in rational labor legislation while Mississippi has none, using party control as the key factor in labor law existence. The author links political alignment to labor policy outcomes.
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Congress
Indiana
South
Mississippi
Migalsaippi
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Isbor
Bryan
Bryan unable to redeem promises to labor says article
The text argues Mr. Bryan cannot fulfill labor promises. It claims the Democratic majority blocks labor legislation, with Republicans from northern states unable to help. It portrays Bryan as seeking office and constrained by party factions including southern states.
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Bryan
Congress
Bryant
Labor
Catgeus
Indiana Political Strife Splits Support For Governors Prospect
In Indiana the county option debate splits Democrats with Mat for governor facing opposition from loan keepers. Democratic senator nominee Fleming labeled as corrupt by rivals, while Thomas Marshall’s ally is seen as power broker tied to trusts. Luke Wright condemns Bryan’s campaign as self serving. Fort Wayne machinists back Samuel Gompers and unions weigh in on labor’s stake in politics.
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Stephen B. Fieming
Fort Wayne
Therg
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Spidier 3
Fort, Wayne
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Sam Gompers
Sam Gompers and Perking
Labor
Bryan’s Populist Drift Questioned by Wright
The article notes vagaries of populism as Bryan clings to 1908 views, resisting change from 1896. Wright states plainly that Bryan is a menace to the country.
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Bryan
Wright
McKittrick Signals Support For Democrats In Debate
The text questions Dr. McKittrick’s voting stance and names Taggart Lamb Slack and others as possible Democratic allies. It notes Bryan’s stance that if elected he can pressure the Senate to enact his preferred laws, challenging Republican resistance.
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Taggart
Indiana
Lamb
Slack
Dr. McKittrick
Bryan
Senate
Light mistaken for blaze at Walker and Norris mill
A telephone report to the central fire station claimed a fire at the Walker and Norris mill between 8 and 9 PM Wednesday. Fire crews found no blaze. a passerby saw a light in the Main street mill and mistook it for fire. Box 14 was rung to summon runners.
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Central Fire Station
Walker and
Norris Mill
Main Street
Snider Bride-To-Be Weds In Texico New Mexico
Misa Luella Snider daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Snider of Harrison township plans to marry a Mr. Thomas in Texico New Mexico. Snider traveled there last spring and the wedding was announced this week by her parents.
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Misa Luella Snider
Jasper Snider
Harrison Township
Texico, N. M
Thomas
Snider
Marriage Licenses Listed In Local Record
Marriage licenses appear for Sullivan Sturgeon Arterburn Dawson McElroy Summerville Goodman Griffin Massie Sahm Cavnes and Wadewirth in various townships including Washington Steele Taylor Greene Van Buren and Van Buren Township with names and general localities noted. The notices provide names of the couples and their home areas as recorded in the public registry.
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Sullivan - Sturgeon
Thomas J. SuLlivan
Washington
Lala Sturgeon
Arterburn - Dawson
Roy A. Arterburne
Steele Township
Hattie B. Dawson
M’elroy
List of Unclaimed Letters at Washington Post Office
The weekly postal notice for the week ending October 20, 1908 lists unclaimed letters. Women include Miss Hettle Foster and Miss Nellie Ragsdale. men include E. Bowman Ric Bar ris John W. Burns In C. Clark J. W. Smoots and W. M. Wells. E C Paith postmaster.
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Washington Post
Hettle Foster
Nellie Ragsdale
E. Bowman
Ric Barris
John W. Burns
C. Clark
J. W. Smoots
W. M. Wells
E. C. Paith
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