Chaney notes on salaries and political shifts
Congresman Jol C. Chaney recalls voting no on the salary increase from 6 000 to 7 500 as the issue is debated in campaigns. The Chicago papers discuss Bryan and GOP direction, while the Ohio House adopts a resolution for a constitutional convention and direct senator election by popular vote.
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Setrir
Jol C. Chaney
Chanes
Congress
Ohio House of ,Representatives
United States
Easter Shoppers From Nearby Towns Flood Local Stores
Passengers arrived by B and 0 lines from Wheatland Petersburg PlativeaVvEly Elnora Montgomery Cannerburg Loogactee and Rhoals to buy hats and Easter finery. Milliners report brisk business as Merry Widow hats trend, while local politics mix with shopping news in Bloomington World item. Frank E. Smith, former traveling salesman for Stumsons Hardware, visited L. H. O'Donnell. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea praised as spring tonic and regulator.
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Southwestern
Dead Man's Money Found After House teardown
Executors searching the Hempstead estate of Williams Jaynes uncovered two bags inside a dilapidated cottage. One bag held $5,000 in gold and another contained bank notes found later, raising the estate value to about $25,000.
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York
Williams Jaynes
Hempstead
L 1
Bis
Market Summary from Liyastock and Chicago trading floors
Apr 15 1908 market report shows mixed commodity prices. Cattle prices vary by class with exports and western stockers trading around mid to high dollars. hogs and sheep reflect steady demand. Wheat corn and oats prices list No 2 red and yellow futures with regional variations across markets in Chicago and Nasab City.
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Hanbas
Stockere and Strodiers
Governor orders inquiry into threats by night riders in Indiana counties
Governor Hanly directs Sheriff Ebnezer Gray of Jefferson County to lead a probe into depredations and the Night Riders threats. The unrest touches Me Ohio river counties with barns burned and growers alarmed. A report from Sheriff Gray is awaited as officials anticipate troop patrols to curb the violence.
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Sherur Ebnezer Gray
Jefferson County
Nghe Reid
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Bailty
Hauoyer
Erson
Southern
Odtang Hobace
Doora
Agveral Grover
Qhlo
Counses
Sher Graig
Hanl
Indiana
Kentucky
Splendid Attraction at Hoerall Brathers Show Touring Nationwide
A vivid description of a major stage attraction named Royal Chet marketed as the season's big show. It tours from Louisville to Cincinnati then Terre Haute and onward, praised for dramatic performances and notable music. Audience enthusiasm and high ticket sales are noted amid touring schedule quirks.
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Hoerall Brathers
Fhid Scomiping
Louisville
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Terre Haute
Vincennes Wedding Of Della Purcell At First Presbyterian
Della Bloyise Purcell daughter of William H. Purcell former Vincennes Sun business manager wed J F Harding editor at the Clere and Plain Dealer in a 6 o clock ceremony at First Presbyterian Church before 390 guests. She formerly led Vincennes University English and now departs with Oberlin credits. Mary Purcell to succeed her after June graduation.
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Almaind
Oberlin College
Helston
Mary Purcell
Oberlin
Circus War Brews As Rival Shows Vie For Indiana Dates
April 16 report notes competing circus factions led by Wallaces Hagenbeck and Barnum Balfe courting Indiana sites. A Buffalo Bill group contracts for land on Markland Avenue for June 6, with Barnum Balfe seeking July 1. Observers expect other showmen to join early, sparking a crowded Indiana circuit.
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Indians
Wailac
Nauilhal
Buffalo
Markland Avenue
Barnum & Balfe
Wallace Hagenbeck
Woglings
Indiana
Pulang
Gas company absorbs Black Hawk in Vincennes saga
The Vincennes gas firm absorbs the Black Hawk operation and plans to sell natural gas to private firms and factories at reduced prices before a May 1 return to higher rates. Officials note the industry has suffered, with threats to supply and price competition discussed amid local concerns.
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Oid Gas Company
Vincennes
Black Ang
Black Hawk Company
Caney duel ends with marshal’s death in street
A plate duel in Caney Kansas between City Marshal William Garr and Mark Killion left Garr dead after Garr attempted to arrest a intoxicated and disorderly Killox. Other items report Rio de Janeiro contracts for Japanese immigrants, a Manila clash near Labao, a court sentence in Elgin, and deaths of James Gloular and C W Jewett.
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Killox
Rio de Janeiro
Japanese Lemigration Co
Hal Woodside
Gov
Folk
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Labao
Mindanao
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Elgin
Landis
George F. Dirge
Northampton
Mass
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Tracy
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Hema
Murray
Calloway
Roosevelt
Hirleken
Rotls
Reform Club
New York
James Gloular
Ian MacLaren
Jamie Soutar
Drumlochty
Bonate Briar Bush
Mia. C. W. Jewett
Santa Monica
Cal
Congressional Amendments Shape Roosevelts Veto Stand Debate
Congress debated the president's veto stance on irrigation and power bills. An amendment drafted by the War Department targets payment for privilege and timing for water diversion. Senate action included anti-gambling measures, land purchases for government buildings, and a Montana bison range proposal. Carnegie pledged more funding to local technical schools, contingent on land purchase. A missionary to Chios, Rev Henry Klepok, is reported deceased.
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