Breach of Promise Suit Filed in Lawrence Circuit Court
Amanda F. Bierley sues James M. Stafford in Lawrence Circuit Court seeking $10,000 damages for breach of promise to marry. She alleges promise made July 1, 1911 with April 1, 1912 wedding date and asserts ongoing readiness to marry. Stafford claims humiliation and injury to nervous system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
James M. Stafford
Amanda F. Bierley
Circuit Court
Wellens & Carpenter
Thief hunt in Seymour after Mitchell robbery spree
Seymour police chased six suspects aboard a freight car after a Mitchell robbery tied to a coat theft. A man armed with an automatic revolver was described as a "bad man" believed headed toward Seymour, with diversions including nearby jewelry and hardware store burglaries. Police followed the group through yards and streets, but several fled and were later released while investigations continued.
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Seymour
Thomas
Underwood
Mitchell
Mittchell
Mitchell Thurst
Poplary Street
Henry Rebber
East Second Street
Vincennes
Washington
Dinner Party and Cut Glass Shower for Miss Erma Montgomery
Miss Erma Montgomery, soon to wed Richard V. Williams of Indian Springs, celebrated with a heart dinner party and cut glass shower at Miss Harriett Walls home. The event featured heart decor, handpainted folders with life portraits, witty rhymes, and gifts of cut glass presented by Miss Dorothy Moran, with bridal music by Miss Uberheim.
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Erma Montgomery
Richard V. Williams
Indian Springs
Harriett Walls
West Fourteenth Street
Isdwina Day
Dorothy Moran
Ubbberheim
Blood poisoning threat to Bloomington youth after knife wound
Joseph Hopper, fifteen, of Bloomington, may die from blood poisoning after a knife attack injured his arm. Three weeks ago a son of Richard Hall slashed the Hopper boy's arm, severing five blood vessels.
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Joseph Hopper
Emma Hopper
Bloomington
Richard Hall
Hopper
Badgett Named Assistant Superintendent at Frisco Line
H. S. Badgett, formerly yardmaster for the Southern, is appointed assistant superintendent of the Frisco line, with headquarters in DeQuincy Louisiana, as reported by the Seymour Democrat.
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H. S. Badgett
The
Southern
Frisco
de Quincy
Seymour Democrat
Mrs Garriott and Clara Fultz Visit Indianapolis Friends
Mrs. J. Garriott and Miss Clara Fultz are visiting friends in Indianapolis for several days.
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Mrs. J. Garriott
Clara Fultz
Indianapolis
Miss Anna Heitger Visits Terre Haute
Miss Anna Heitger of East 16th Street is spending a few weeks in Terre Haute.
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Anna Heitger
16Th Street
Terre Haute
La Follette Faces 1916 Presidential Path Within Republican Race
Washington January 28 The national political scene centers on the Republican and Progressive parties with plans for 1916. It is said the Progressive Party may shed leaders Roosevelt Perkins Hanna Munsey and shift to progressive leadership. Senator La Follette of Wisconsin is expected to lead the Senate and seek the Republican nomination, with Borah Cummins and others considered potential rivals.
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Washington
Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Dan R. Hanna
William Flinn
Frank A. Munsey
Old Guard
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Sudden Death of Lena Hart Barber A Bedford Native
Mrs Lena Hart Barber age 20 formerly of Bedford died at her Indianapolis home Friday night after a brief illness. She was the first colored pupil to graduate from Bedford high school and had married three months ago to Mr Barker. Her mother Mrs John Stepp of Bedford was notified and traveled to Indianapolis Friday morning.
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Lena’ Hart Barber
Indianapolis
Barber
Bedford High School
John Stepp
14Th and
F Street
Barker
Stepp
Bedford High School Fights Hard in 18 to 32 Loss
Bedford High School basketball lost to Bloomington 18 to 32 in a fast contest. Bloomington led 18 to 2 in the first half. second half balanced with a 2 point tie. Bedford lineup included Jackson Taylor Huff Wyble and Ragsdale. Bloomington featured Moore Johnson Miller O Harrow and Reed.
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Bloomington
Bedford High School
Bloomington Boys
Bedford
Jackson
Taylor
Huff
Wyble
Ragsdale
Moore
Johnson
Miller
O’harrow
Reed
Progressive party in turmoil as split forecast over Perkins
The Progressive party falters amid internal feuds over chairman George W. Perkins. Critics urge reconciliation with the old Republican party while others warn a party split could come, driven by Wilson’s potential progressive agenda and future realignments among Roosevelt supporters.
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Progressive Party
George W. Perkins
Roosevelt
Perkins
National
Frank A. Munsey
Munsey
Millionaire plans grand Brown County amusements
Maj. Gleason of Indianapolis recently acquired 400 acres in Brown County. He aims to build a large bungalow and a mammoth dance hall, excavate for a skating rink, and promote a line of innocent amusements. He also plans a dairy venture with 15 Jersey cows. Mrs. Milton Norgan is critically ill with double pneumonia. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pelfry on Wednesday.
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Maj. Gleason
Indianapolis
Brown County
Democrat
Brown
Jersey
Republicans weather progressive pull back in new leadership
The piece notes Republicans will not adopt Progressive party vagaries and will defend constitutional government. It cites leaders like La Follette Borah Cummins and Hadley Missouri, who are expected to spearhead the new organization while maintaining party loyalty.
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Republican Party
Progressive Party
la Follette
Borah
Cummins
Hadley
Missouri
Guard
Bipartisan Bid To Split Circuit For Gibson Posey Counties
Indianapolis reports heavy debate as railroads and labor unions clash over Senator Stotsenbergs biweekly wage bill. State lawmakers consider bills creating separate circuits for Gibson and Posey counties and seek appointed judges and prosecutors, with other measures on taxation, education, and anti watered stock laws moving forward.
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Indianapolis
Princeton
Gibson County
Senate
House
Posey
Gibson Counties
Mt. Vernon
Senate’ Committee On Labor
Stotsenbere
State Board of Pharmacy
Reeves
Stotsenvere
New Albany
Taggart
Stotsenberg
Curtis
Yarling
Tingle
van Horne
Stevens
Gibson and
State Dental Association
Carter
van Auken
Samuel Pickens
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bedford Schools shakeup as Montgomery resigns
Miss Erma Montgomery resigns from the Departmental grades of Bedford schools and will be succeeded by Miss Ruth Alexander. Mr and Mrs C V Link attended the Stone Men's convention.
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Erma Montgomery
Bedford Schools
Ruth Alexander
C. V. Link
Stone Men’s
Murder Trial Looms For Henry Romine In McQuage Case
Witnesses are being called at the trial of Henry Romine charged with taking part in the murder of the McQuage brothers in Seymour County. The Seymour Democrat reports the trial set for February 3. Attorneys for the defense remain uncertain as to strategy while arrests continue and a gun found in a creek is noted as a key issue in the investigation.
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Henry Romine
McQuage Brothers
John Clerk
Vernon
Tyler
Ectin Feys
Indiana to require reports on diseases from social evil
Indiana physicians will report all cases of diseases arising from the social evil such as smallpox and diphtheria to the state board of health. The board, at its quarterly meeting, added these diseases to the contagions list to be reported under law. The rule will be enforced once promulged. doctors will provide monthly counts of treated patients to build statistics for a scientific suppression campaign.
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State Board of Health
Indiana
New York
Utah
New Jersey
Washington
California
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Hubert Ferguson
Williame
Tial
House of Representatives
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LaFollette
William E. Borah
Idaho
A. B. Cummins
Towa
Lena Hart Barber
Man
Woodrow
Roosevelt Party
Meny
Milton Norgan
South K Street
Frank Pelfry
Twelfth Street
Roads
Carleton
United States
Interest Inc
Knights of Pythias
Aiseses
Anes
Fred Ard
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