John H Spencer Campaign in Second District Faces Unclear Path
John H Spencer canvasses the Second Congressional District amid unclear backing. Reports say Alvin Padgett may announce next week for Congress, with Bob Miers considering a return and Mayor Brown of Mitchell already in the race. Charley Welman and others expected to join.
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John H. Spencer
Padgett
Miers
Spencer
Cyrus E. Davis
Linton
Davis
John H. O’neall
Washington
Alvin Padgett
Congress
Padgett Qvill
Bob Miers
Bloomington
Mayor Brown
Mitchell
Charley Welman
Sullivan
Sudden Death of Bedford Editor Thomas Dies at 72
Isaac Wayes Thomas long a Bedford editor died suddenly Sunday of paralysis at age 72. Born August 19, 1835 in Pennsylvania, he learned printing in Philadelphia and moved to Indiana in the 1860s, later owning Bedford’s Bedford Independent. He married Frances Cole in 1866. five children survived. Funeral at his daughter’s home Tuesday morning at 9:30 with Rev. Putman officiating. Burial at New Union.
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Isaac Wayes Thomas
Mr.Thomas
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Indiana
Liberty
Cincinnati
Bedford
Mr. Thomas
Frances Cole
Charles
Walter
Harry
Orth
Ben Wykoff
Hayes
R. B. Hayes
Gen. Hayes
16Th Street
Putman
New Union
East Oolitic Fire Destroys Store and Four Homes
A blaze at 8:15 last night in East Oolitic destroyed Art Staggs' general store and four nearby residences. The fire damaged the Shin gles on the store roof due to soot from a flue and spread to adjacent homes, with most goods saved or insured. Residents aided but could not stop the flames which drew attention from nearby cities.
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Art Staggs
East Oolitic
Stagg
Melissia Hawkins
Link Cazee
Cazee
Mrs Woody Dies Near Bedford at 53
Louise Woody wife of Robert Woody residing three miles east of Bedford died Tuesday night at 8 o clock of consumption. She leaves a husband and four children the youngest 14. A Presbyterian member she was 53. Funeral from the family home Thursday at 11 with Rev. J. W. Findley officiating. Interment at Green Hill Cemetery.
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Louise
Robert Woody
Bedford
Woody
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Findley
Green Hill Cemetery
Twin reports death of baby from tuberculosis
Elbert Owen learns from twin brother Delbert Owen that his youngest child, about six months old, died of tuberculosis. The wife also died two months earlier after a Colorado move hoped to help her illness. remains of wife and baby are interred there as Owen stays with two older children in Colorado.
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Elbert Owen
Delbert Owen
Mr. Owen
Colorado
Last Stand for Springville Farmer Frank Armstrong
Frank Armstrong died Tuesday evening at his home near Springville of throat tuberculosis at 45. He had long battled illness, lived in Arizona for a time, and returned to farm and stock raising wealth. Survived by widow and two sons, funeral Thursday at 11 from the Christian church with Rev. Quincy Short officiating. interment at Armstrong Cemetery.
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Frank Armstrong
Springville
Christian Church
Quincy Short
Armstrong Cemetery
Divorce Petition Sparks Sensation In Bloomington
Mrs. Kate Williams was granted a divorce yesterday from Rev. W R Williams at Bloomington. She received custody of the children and alimony of 20 dollars monthly. The couple's home near the State University, valued at 5000 dollars, was part of the settlement. The pastor denied flirtation claims and said he would fight in court but accepted the court’s adjustment. Williams has long served as a Christian church minister and is a wealthy landowner with properties valued at 42000 dollars in Owen Monroe and Orange counties.
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Kate Williams
Bloomington
W. R. Willams
Rev. Williams
Christian Church
Owen
Monroe
Orange
Professor Bohannon linked to pupil assault case in Indiana
Ex high school teacher W O Bohannon appeared before Judge Wilson on a $1000 bond for the March term trial on a criminal assault charge tied to Miss Nettie Northcott. Indicted after a grand jury, Bohannon fled to Evansville and then Bloomington, arriving to court at 10 10 A M. He returned to Evansville after posting bond, with prosecutors delaying trial to the next term opening. Bohannon, now a lawyer with Spencer Brill, faces civil suit also filed by Miss Northcott’s mother.
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Nettie Northcott
W. O. Bohannon
Wilson
Joseph Henley
R. W. Miers
Edwin Carr
Bohannon
Evansville
Bloomington
Bond
Spencer & Brill
Miss Northcott
Indiana
Behannon
Supreme Court Reverses Pro Labor Union Protection
The Supreme Court ruled the 1898 act barring railroad discrimination against union members unconstitutional. Justice Harlan wrote for the majority that a master mechanic may discharge a worker for union membership and Congress cannot override contracts in the name of interstate commerce. Justice McKenna dissented, defending the law.
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Act of Congress
William Adair
The
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Adair
Justice Harlan
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Congress
McKenna
County Councilman John Holland Dies at Home
John Holland, longtime Leesville resident and former Flinn township trustee, died at his home one mile west of Fort Ritner after a lingering illness. Born January 15, 1854, he married Senith Gillen in 1877 and is survived by three children, Mrs. Henry Paynter, Mrs. Arthur Cornwell, and Burnett. The funeral will be held in Leesville.
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John Holland
Fort Ritner
Bright
William A
Mary J. Holland
Jeter
Leesville
Flinn Township
Senith Gillen
Henry F. Paynter
Salem
Arthur Cornwell
Burnett
John
Police Court Evil and City Efforts to Curb It
A local police court is criticized as a venue for neighborhood grievances and revenge acts by a largely illiterate class. Officials consider steps to limit chronic complaints and cut court time and costs, suggesting jail for chronic growlers without formal trials.
Rumor centers on missing son and deathbed confession
Dr. Byers of Seeleyville searches Brazil for the source of a rumor that he confessed to killing his son Richmond Byers who vanished from Seeleyville four years ago. A $1500 reward awaits the son’s return and the man behind the rumor may be identified. Meanwhile, John Manzenburger, ill and barricaded with a shotgun, threatens violence in his home as police consider steps to subdue him.
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Dr. Byers
Seeleyville
Brazil
Byers
Hymera
Brasil
Richmond Byers
Mr. Byers
Horse thief John Deaver sentenced after plea of guilty
John Deaver pleaded guilty to stealing Roy Teague's horse Christmas Eve and was sentenced in Jeffersonville. His father John S. Deaver arrived from near Columbus to urge clemency and note the youth had been drinking. Attorney William M. Louden attended, seeking the prosecuting attorney nomination.
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John Deaver
Roy Teague
Deaver
John S. Deaver
Columbus
Jeffersonville
Bloomington
Mr. Deaver
William M. Louden
U S Cement Mills to Resume Full Operation Saturday
The United States Cement mills will restart next Saturday February 1 with full force and regular hours after a sixty day shutdown. Miss Mamie Stevens visiting her sister Mrs H P Pearson returned to Evansville today.
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United States
Mamie Stevens
H. P. Pearson
Evansville
Anti-treating rule eyed by Republicans in Henry county
In Henry county the Republican campaign may adopt an anti-treating rule as in Wayne county. The convention resolutions urge the committee to prohibit candidates from using money or items to gain support.
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Henry County
Wayne County
Callahan Named Trustee Candidate in Marshall Township Race
Sherman Callahan, a Lawrence County native and lifelong Republican born in Indian Creek township, enters Marshall township trustee race subject to the Republican Primary. A farmer with business ability and modest schooling, he has worked in various quarries but devoted most of his life to farming.
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Sherman Callahan
Marshall Township
Mr. Callahan
Lawrence County
Alex Callahan
Indian Creek Township
Callahan
Follows Her Daughter Well Known Lady Dead Of Grip
Mrs Sophia Bergh died Wednesday night at 10 30 at her son in law George Tovey s home South I street of the grip and complications She was 62 and a native of Kentucky She had cared for her infant granddaughter after her daughter Mrs Tevey died She was a Presbyterian and survived by sisters Mrs Kate Henger Mrs George Henger and a brother Henry Weigman Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Tovey residence with Rev J W Findley and interment at Green Hill
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Sophia Bergh
George Tovey
South I Street
Kentucky
Tevey
Man barricaded with shotgun threatens intruder
John Manzenburger, armed with a shotgun, barricades in an upstairs room and vows to kill the first man who enters. He is driven to madness by a long illness.
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John Manzenburger
Traveling dentist swindles Brown county residents
A roaming dentist promised to supply new teeth after pulling them and taking part payment, then vanished two weeks ago. Victims report pain and loss of money while the swindler advertised ready for biting molars and incisors. Many Brown county residents now seek local fittings, while some doubt the scam. Also notes Mrs. Kline and baby visiting Orleans. Dr. Freeland bought a residence. Charles McHugh, Monon trainmaster, checked Monon business.
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Brown County
Unionville
Nice
Bloomington
Walsh lawyers seek delay in new trial bid
The Walsh defense for John R. Walsh, convicted of wrongful use of Chicago National Bank funds, seeks a postponement as three of his four prior attorneys are unavailable. Only John S. Miller can attend, citing inability to complete preliminary work. Irene Ferguson is listed as ill.
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John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Mr. Walsh
Samuel R. Hamill
William J. Hires
Edward C. Rutsher
John S. Miller
Miller
Ferguson Sues United States Stone Quarry for Insolvency
W. B. Ferguson filed suit to have the United States Stone Quarry declared insolvent. He states the quarry, organized by Oscar Fulwider three years ago, owes him 2100 in notes long past due and has spent 2175 in expenses. He asks for the appointment of a receiver to recover funds.
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W. B. Ferguson
United States Stone Quarry Company
United States
Oscar Fulwider
Ferguson
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