Pike Train Wreckers Seek Return From Reformatory
Irwin and William Au, sent to the Indiana reformatory from Pike county for alleged train wrecking on the Southern Railway, say they do not fear mob violence at Petersburg and wish to return. They miss tobacco and complain of harsh rules while awaiting decision from Superintendent Tak er after Albany. Assistant Superintendent Barnard doubted the necessity of confinement and notes the reformatory is not a summer resort. A prior escape attempt involved James Edger who is recovering.
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Pike County
Southern Railway
Jeffersonville
Petersburg
Aetaker
Albany
N. Y
M. M. Barnard
William A. Spored
James Edger
Electorate Reform Debates Cause Party Trust Concerns
A heated exchange outlines Democratic and Republican positions on election law enforcement and reform. A Republican committee letter argues reform should be bipartisan and legal, while Democrats urge restraint from any arrangement that could undermine the ballot’s integrity.
Opinion of Senator La Follette underscores leadership lessons
The South Bend Times praises Senator La Follette for leadership and reform but notes a need for broader view and willingness to yield. It contrasts his rigidity with Lincoln and Roosevelt, arguing successful governance requires mutual concessions, and wonders if La Follette will learn from Wisconsin’s recent political lesson.
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LaFollette
Nate
Denn
Consin
South Bend Times
Donsin
Ubte
la ‘Ollette
Adent
Wisconsin
Levi
Times
la Follette
South Bend
the Times
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Bryan's Leadership Questioned by Democratic Voices
Baltimore Sun and other editors weigh Mr Bryan as a party leader while noting his push for government ownership would split the Democrats. Critics urge him to adapt or risk deepening disunity as Southern sentiment and state controls loom.
Hyomel advertised as cure for autumnal catarrh
An old style drug ad claims Hyomel vapor inhalation cures catarrh and rheumatism by delivering medicine to the nose and throat. It sells a $1.00 outfit with 50 cent extra pills and promises a money back guarantee from the druggist.
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Ugs
Ist
Van Buren Democratic Convention Reports Receives
Reports from the Van Buren township Democratic convention held on Saturday list officers and advisory board members including Justices Nicholas Dages and William Westfall, Constables James sectient and J C Critchlow, and advisory appointees Avimar d Ss Smiley John Hopkins and Josephs P Brock.
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van Buren Township
Nicholas Dages
William Westfall
James Sectient
J. C. Critchlow
Avimard
Ss. Smiley
John Hopkins
Josephs P. Brock
Boy Hurt Cutting Corn In Knox County
William ten year old son of Rev H M Darius pastor of German Evangelical Freelandville Knox county cut off his right heel while cutting corn and will be a cripple for life Mr and Mrs Harry Kidwell expected home from Talcott West Virginia soon
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William
H. M. Darius
Freelandville
Knox County
Utd
Editorials condemn government ownership across Democratic strongholds
The New Orleans Picayune calls government ownership radical in the extreme. The Nashville Banner warns of an issue more disturbing than free silver. The Chattanooga Times calls it the most distressing disappointment in many days. The Richmond Times Dispatch deems it utterly inconsistent with democratic individualism.
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New Orleans
Nashville Banner
Chattanooga Times
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Book Agent Detained After Pocketbook Return
L C Cullison a book agent picked up a pocketbook containing 250 dollars belonging to E R King of Petersburg. King lost it at the Cot age hotel and Miss Decker a parl or maid saw a stranger pick it up. Cullison was detained at Evansville then brought back to Petersburg where 235 dollars was found in his possession. He returned it and King declined to prosecute. Cullison was released.
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L. C. Cullison
E. R. King
Petersburg
Evansville
Reeve Township Candidates Named Saturday
The Reeve township slate announced includes Justice James W. Gilley, Constable James A. Ball, and advisory board members John R. Harris, Alex Potts, and W. A. Gilley.
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James W. Gilley
James A. Ball
John R. Harris
Alex Potts
W. A. Gilley
Watterson Takes Aim at Bryan on Railways Plan
The Tours ville Courier-Journal editor criticizes Mr Bryan for backing government ownership of railways. He argues the country is not ready and calls for opposing a railway ownership plank at the next Democratic convention. He contends Bryan will be judged by character over his views and warns Democrats to resist the proposal.
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Bryan
Democratic Par
Brooklyn Eagle
Hisj
Louisville
Rayner
Maryland
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Colonel Wetmore
St. Louis
Mr. Bryan
Senator Daniels
Virginia
Toursville Courier-Journal
I Wwatterson
Watterson
Kentucky
Rail rider injured after fall near Jasonville
Rr Reed, 30, of Odo wag, fell from a box car Monday night at Jasonville. He was found two hours later by the Sard crew with a broken fez, head wounds, and injuries he sustained. He was taken to his home for treatment.
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Rr. Reed
Odo Wag
Jasonville
Sard
Final Test State Barnard Pushed On Health Letter
A persona letter to The Herald from Dr N Hurty, aide to the state board of health, welcomes a new filter plant in Washington and urges Prof H E Barnard to study wine issues. He cites Typhoid in Daviess County, noting higher cases than Greene and Greene within similar populations.
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New York
Washington
the Herald
N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Istate
H. E. Barnard
Daviess
Greene County
Enou
Zinkan Awarded 2000 in Martin County Court
Mrs Helena Zinkan received 2000 damages in Martin County Circuit Court for injuries from an Eleventh street railway accident last months. A sealed verdict was returned after a trial that began Tuesday and ended Wednesday afternoon with eleven jurors in favor and one against. The case stemmed from a switch engine not sounding its bell or whistle at a crossing.
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Helena Zinkan
Divorce Suit Filed by May Glenn at Pla i
May Glenn a telephone operator sues for divorce from James WM Glenn. She states they married in January 18__ and separated in October 1893. She alleges mistreatment during cohabitation and lack of support. Proceedings seek legal separation and alimony as allowed by law.
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May Glenn
Pla i
James WM. Glenn
Hds
Electing U S Senators by Popular Vote
Extract from Secretary Shaw's Memphis speech criticizing William J Bryan for proposing direct popular election of United States senators. The piece argues such change weakens state sovereignty, shifts power from state legislatures to the people, and would transform the Senate into a house of representatives. It urges reform only through proper state legislative channels.
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Bryan
Congress
England
United States
Shaw
Memphis
United Stat
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Senate
E. and I. Excursions to Terre Haute and Elnora
A list announces excursions by E and I agencies to Terre Haute departing Sunday October 7 for Wash Choppers Carnival at Lake in Park. Special train leaves 6:30 a.m. from the park and returns from Terre Haute at 7:30 p.m. Fares are $1 to Terre Haute and 80 cents to Elnora.
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Terre Haute
Lake In Park
Terre Hate
Elnora
October 5 and 6 events and travel details
Account of corn fair and horse show with return trip to Indianapolis for $3.60. Mentions Grand Lodge of Pythise and Temple of Rathbone Sisters events October 1st and 2nd with return by October 4th.
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Indianapolis
Grand Lodge of Pythise
Temple of Rathbone Sisters
Dr Shoop Magic Ointment Advertises Piles Cure
An old ad from Racing Wisconsin promotes Dr Shoop Family Medicine Co and Lindeman's Pharmacy selling a pile cure called Magic Ointment. The copy claims relief for itching burning and protruding piles and promises swift disappearance.
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Family Medicine Co
Racing
Wis
Pileg
Lindeman's Pharma
Novel election bet stirs Charlestown and Jeffersonville
Joseph Lite of Charlestown and Thomas Fugit of Jeffersonville joked about hair and a barber job as a bet on the election for constable. The piece mentions laxative advertisements and local political chatter, with Lindeman’s pharmacy and O’Conner of district 11 liners’ organization in Haute. President OConner reportedly ordered mine strike action after failed discharge talks, effective Wednesday night.
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Joseph Lite
Charlestown
Thomas
Fugit
Jeffersonville
Lutz
Lent O’conner
District 11
Haute
The
Ute Star
Ten
Tel Terre
A & Wagon m
Washield
O'Conner
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