Roosevelt May Call Extra Session Amid Election Pressure
The Daily Qemogr at Aurel reports President Roosevelt may seek a special session of congress after the election, while Vice President Fairbanks favors a session in November. Republican leaders press for adjournment by May 1. The piece notes rail and job concerns as key public issues and critiques congress’s inaction.
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Democratic convention plans for Indiana Second district
Delegates to the Democratic Congressional Convention meet in Bloomington Indiana on April 20 1908 to nominate a candidate for Congress. County committees will select delegates on April 25 1908 except Lawrence Bates Vincennes and Linton where alternate days apply. Each county with 260 votes or more entitled to two delegates. County tallies from 1904 determine deputy allocations.
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Ft Vincennes
Linton
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Daviésa County
Knox
Martin Country
Roe County
Owen County
van County
Demorfrice Piles Firman
Digwer Poe
Records Not Favorable In Conflicts At State Court
Fragmented OCR notes accuse Republicans and organized labor of putting records in conflict. Taft injunctions against labor groups are mentioned with references to judges and rail workers jailed after actions in Indianapolis.
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Mat Napolis
Geveral Railroad Terkers
Taft’s
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Fudge
Condemnation and Political Turmoil Stirs New York City
The piece outlines opposition to a transport or public works measure, naming Knox Hin to iliis, Foraker, and Cannon blocking debate. It mentions gubernatorial candidate Indiana Watson and Philip Friend Hatily amid protests against a larger political struggle.
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Vine Commission
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Foraker
Cannon
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Ndisna Watson
Pepolay
Widow Elects Share in Will After Court Ruling
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a $7,500 award to Mrs Elvicna Stork of Dewbern as widow and sole beneficiary. The decision clarifies that a widow must elect to accept the husband’s will or take the statutory share, with the court affirming her absolute ownership of land and personal property bequeathed to her by will and the need to elect electively for personal property.
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Mule Arrival Draws Crowd at Union Depot
One of the largest mules carried by Wells Fargo Express arrived this morning at the Union Depot from Losant and was destined for Washington. The mule, loaded amid effort, caused a crowd of bystanders to gather as workers and onlookers assisted and watched the display a source of local curiosity for hours.
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Mystery Clock Foretells Deaths in Crook Family
A relic grandfather clock in Richmesid, owned by the Crook family, allegedly struck before a series of deaths spanning 40 years. The clock, not wound for years, chimed at pivotal moments including the deaths of William Crook, their mother, and other relatives, a mystery the county attorney Hom Ri Crook notes has no explanation.
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Round About Faster
Fragmentary text appears to describe merchandise movement and timing considerations with unclear names and values, making it hard to identify concrete people, places, or events. The readable bits suggest a discussion of pacing, timing, and preference in a shopping or sales context.
Dread of Foreign Intervention Casts Shadow on Haiti Crisis
The article discusses rising rumors of U S or other powers probing Haiti with naval presence and potential Marine landings. It cites Haitian authorities and local observers arguing that only immediate U S action can deter unrest, while warning against a prolonged military regime under threat of further collapse.
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Train Tragedy and Market Prices From 1905 Ledger
A fragment from a 1905 issue recounts a fatal accident near a railway where a rear portion of a vehicle was dragged by a train, killing a woman and injuring others. The page also lists grain and livestock prices, including corn, wheat, hogs, sheep, and cattle, with various per-unit values and market notes.
House Debates Rules Adapted Amid Senate Minority Tactics
A House session featured a lengthy debate on rule changes and a partisan stalemate. Republicans reportedly resisted roll call demands while Democrats pressed for procedures grounding proceedings and filibuster constraints.
Plucky Sheriff’s Daughter Aids Jail Escapees
Murphysboro April stormy night ends with seven prisoners attempting escape from jail. Hanson Clings to windowsill as daughter helps prisoner reach window ledge. Sheriff races to halt escape. four escapees initially flee through unbarred window. Carbondale man among those captured later. details sketchy.
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Indiana Anti Saloon League reports dry townships rise in state
The Anti Saloon League cites 1016 Indiana townships voting dry since the remonstrance law, with over 2,208 saloons closed this year and more than 100 halted by remonstrance to date. They claim improved local option prospects statewide and anticipate at least 1,000 more closures this year. Republican district leaders plan a meeting in South Bend to fill a vacant seat after Representative Abraham Lincoln Brick’s death, with candidates from multiple counties and parties eyeing the unexpired term.
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Ward
South Bend
Abraham Lincoln Brick
State Committee
Hy Ucket
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Brick
Tts
John L. Moorman
Knox
Charlee W. Miller
Rome C. Stephenson
Rochester
Henry Wurzer
Meriea
Warsaw
Henry ©. Earnhart
Padgett and Williams Nomination Prospects In Local Race
Padgett of Daviess county will be a candidate for congress in the second district subject to the will of the democratic congressional chiefs. Williams of Daviess county will be a candidate for prosecul attorney in the Forty ninth judicial district subject to the will of the Remocgarie judicial convention.
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Daviess County
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Daviess
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Judiciay
How to Cure Your Piles with Pepsin Syrup Remedies
Old text promotes Telable laxatives and Pepsin syrup as a cure for piles. Claims nine out of ten cases stem from habitual constipation and that constipation can be resolved without operation. Suggests Peyxis or similar remedies, describes a “wonderful remedy” available in oval bottles, and discourages external salves or gupposi.
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