Primary Call Prompts Democratic Party Power Shift
The February 25 primary would choose a Democratic city ticket for November and form a City Centre Committee of eight, challenging local bosses who have long controlled nominations. The piece contrasts past backroom deals with a push for rank and file control, citing costs and alleged favoritism. It notes Mayor Fields and father’s alleged treasury drain and mentions Tom Prinkworth’s past gains. The column covers party infighting and ends with a marriage notice for John Reid and Polly Reid in Brownstown after a prior split.
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Great Tenor Harry Maxwell to Lead in Evangelistic Meetings
The Danforth dispatch notes Harry Maxwell of Green Castle Indiana engaged by Rev J K O Haver pastor of First Methodist Church to direct music for a series of evangelistic meetings. Maxwell trained at De Pauw University studied with William Shakespeare Rickwell Young and George Hamlin in Chicago and praised by the Detroit Free Press as a superb tenor with a moving style.
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Liquor Violation Convictions Lag in Lawrence County Report
A Lawrence circuit court statistical review shows 38 liquor law violation cases filed, 9 convictions. The report notes many arrests and few convictions, with violent crimes and felonies listed among totals, and shows extensive civil and criminal case activity for 1912.
Bedford minister and Democrat discuss power of attorney cards
Uncle Abe Ikere, a Bedford minister over 95 and seriously ill, remains frail as he recalls a meeting with a prominent Democrat this week. A liquor remonstrance to a miner who voted for Albert Beveridge is cited as the reason the attorney declined signing.
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Fire damages Webb Dry Goods ware room on South Side
A small shed behind the Webb store caught fire and spread to the wareroom where a large stock was stored. Mrs. Hettie Norman spotted the flames and firefighters brought the blaze under control. Some stock suffered fire and water damage. losses are covered by insurance.
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Unsigned Tips to Prosecutor Prove Little Information
Prosecutor Underwood reports many unsigned letters alleging violations. The messages are vague and offer scant detail, hindering action or investigation. He recommends signing communications or visiting in person for better results.
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Divorce suit filed by Ernest Byers for Elsig Byers
Ernest Byers petitions Lawrence Circuit Court for divorce alleging cruelty and neglect by Elsig Byers since 1904 marriage when two children are sought in custody. He claims she stayed out at nights and left the children with another family. The pair lived together until 1912 and the case names attorney J. W. Mosier.
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Watson Returns to Bedford After Business Trip
Frank K. Watson has returned to Bedford after a business trip here. Bloomington Telephone.
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Senate passes Page vocational bill and hotel leases in Yosemite
In Washington the senate approved the Page educational vocation bill replacing the Smith Lever extension bill by 31 to 30. Other actions include leases of ground for hotels in Yosemite National Park, a transfer proposal for the National Soldiers' Home branch to Santa Monica under the War Department, and a $10 million public roads appropriation plus a $300 million memorial fund for American women's war sacrifices. The house passed the Lincoln Memorial bill as a Greek temple monument and Humphrey of Washington proposed tariffs on foreign ship cargoes and raw materials shipped abroad and returned as manufactured goods.
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Malott Family Leaves for Seattle Amid Health News
Mr and Mrs Harry Malott and children who stayed with H C Malott on South E Street leave Thursday for Seattle Washington. James Scott suffers a severe facial erysipelas attack.
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Branaman Liquor on Trains Bill Faces Senate Battle
Indiana lawmakers debated Branaman’s bill to bar drinking alcohol on trains except in dining or buffet cars, arguing personal liberty and constitutional issues. Proponents cited passenger protection on interurban cars while opponents warned of unconstitutional overreach and rail-company interest.
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Divorce Petition Alleges Foul Accusations by Husband
Glenn Evans files for absolute divorce from Albert Evans alleging seven months of failure to provide, constant vile name calling, and false charges of improper relations with other men that damaged her reputation in Mitchell. Glenn Woolsey seeks restoration of maiden name.
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