Col Voris Returns From Hanover Board Meeting
Col A C Voris returned from Madison where he attended Hanover College board of trustees, a twenty year trustee and long time vice president. Dr Joshua Garrett head of Greek for fifty years resigned, board reluctant. Banquet honored Garrett with Justice Oscar C Montgomery toastmaster. students sorrowful at his departure.
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A. C. Voris
Madison
Hanover College
Col. Voris
Joshua Garrett
Garrett
Supreme Court
Oscar C. Montgomery
Seymour
Dr. Garrett
Indiana Governor Posts 3000 Dollar Reward for Baker
Governor J Frank Hanly issues a proclamation offering 3000 dollars for the capture and return to Marion county of Oscar A Baker, indicted for bribery and a fugitive from justice since 1905. The proclamation cites an act authorizing funds for investigation and pursuit, naming a lengthy list of officials and officials in attendance. The governor's seal and date are recorded as June 5 1906 with signatory secretary Fred A Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guv. J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
O. A
Baker
Marion County
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Oscar A. Baker
Berdy
Criminal Court
Sixty-Fourth
State of
J. J. Frank Hanly
Indianapolis
United States
J. Frank Hanly
Fred A. Sims
Governor Hanly Joins International Policyholders Committee
Governor Hanly accepted invitation to join a New York based International Policyholders Committee organized by Seymour Eaton and Samuel Untermeyer. The group aims to field a policyholder ticket for mutual company directors. ballots go out Oct 18 and close Dec 18. Members serve without pay and campaigns rely on voluntary contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
International Policyholders’ Committee
New York City
Seymour Eaton
Samuel Untermeyer
New York
National Central Committee
National Republican
Democratic Central Committees
Nicholas J. Longworth
Ohio
Alton B. Parker
Democracy in Indiana nominates slate at state convention
State Democratic convention in Indianapolis largely attended. After endorsing William Jennings Bryan for President, the ticket was announced: Secretary of State James I. Cox, Auditor Marion Bailey, Treasurer Joan Isenbarger, Attorney-General Walter J. Lotz, State Geologist Edward Barrett, State Statistician David N. Curry, Clerk Supreme Court Burton C. New, and State Superintendent of Instruction Robert J. Aley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democracy of
Indiana
Indianapolis
William Jennings Bryan
James I. Cox
Marion Bailey
Joan Isenbarger
Walter J. Lotz
Scabbling Machine Inventor Visits Cleveland
Mac Owens, the inventor of a scabbling and rough dressing machine, is home in Cleveland after two months away. The Cleveland Stone Company plans to build several large machines, with drawings ready for pattern-makers and castings to be produced. Tests will occur in sandstone quarries and later in limestone and marble districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Owens
Cleveveland
South H Street
Mr. Owens
Cleveland Stone Company
United States
Indiana Politic
Ohio
Owens
Cleveland
John C. New Dies A Leading Indiana Politician
John C. New former editor and owner of the Indianapolis Journal died at his Indianapolis home Monday at 5 PM aged 75. Survived by wife son Harry S. New and daughters Mrs. Ernest H. Burford and Mrs. W. R. McKeen. A prominent Republican figure, he began as Marion County clerk and led Indiana party organization for decades. He championed Benjamin Harrison and Garfield campaigns and shaped state and national politics, opposing McKinley after Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. New
Old
Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis
Mr. New
Harry S. New
Ernest H. Burford
W. R. McKeen
Charlevoix
Mich
Mr. News
Marion County
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Indiana
Republican State Committee
New
Harrison
Gen. Warrison
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
McKinley
Minneapolis
Gen. Harrison
Bedford council acts to improve public square and freight lines
City Council tasks City Attorney to draft a resolution for paving the public square with brick and leveling it. Poles along a street to be moved inside the curb. Clinton Q. Ferguson licensed to construct a street car line in Bedford, with plans to begin operations within a year. The council also buys Dr. W. H. Smith’s lot for a hitching area and approves other municipal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Zaving
Bedford
Clinton Q. Ferguson
Marion
Ferguson
Court Park
W. H. Smith
Fifteenth
H Streets
Lucien Payne
City Humane
Fifteenth Street
Mose Kaplan
Permisson
North I Street
Julius Heiger
Seventeenth Street
D. W. McDaniel
Thirteenth
T Streets
George Tovey
Water Works Committee
Monon Detectives Escape Gang Attack at Cedar Lake
Chief Detective Edward Mackessy and assistants Mort Acheson and James Adry faced a violent Chicago gang at Cedar Lake while a picnic party rode trains from Chicago. Adry hid in a closet as officers protected him, bricks and bottles struck responders, and Mackessy fired in the air to deter the mob. Despite injuries, he and Acheson survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mackessy
The
Monon
Mort Acheson
James Adry
Chicago
Cedar Lake
Windy City
Adry
Mackessy
Acheson
Neighbors Love Burton in Abilene
Jos eph R alph Burton, a Kansas senator and Abilene resident, has been found guilty of violating a federal statute, with a sentence of fine and imprisonment. Born in Indiana in 1852, Burton built a life in Kansas, led anti debt repudiation campaigns, and was seen as a strong orator who backed farmers and business integrity. His conviction followed a case against a St. Louis firm in a government matter before the post office department, and while some justices argued he erred, the penalty stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Kansas
Joseph Ralph Burton
Burton
Indiana
Senate
Jim Lane
St. Louis
Post Office Department
Supreme Court
Poynter Prepares Rules for Democratic Party Reform
Sullivan Indiana organizer Poynter drafts a mild new Democratic rules package to govern party organization. The plan, approved by Holtzman, limits snap conventions with 30 to 60 days notice and shifts appeals to county and city committees before reaching the state body. It omits reorganization of the state central committee and delays changes beyond early year scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Paul Poynter
Sullivan
Ind
Democratic Party
Woltzman
Indianapolis
Holtzman
Poynter
State Central
State Committee
Republican Party
State
State Central Committee
Central Committee
Frisco Letter Reveals Earthquake Havoc and Hope
A longtime Indiana official recalls a San Francisco earthquake of 1906 in a letter describing the city’s 48 second shock, the ensuing fire and widespread destruction. He notes his family’s escape, loss of property worth millions, and plans to rebuild through a construction syndicate while remaining optimistic about future value and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Lowe
San Francisco
Homer T. Bickle
Mr. Bickle
Marshall Township
Guthrie
Mr. Lowe
State University
Bloomington
Bickle
Mitchell
California
Lowe
Cal
Bedford
Ind
Market Street
Burtons Fall From Grace Reveals Public Sympathy Remains
The article reviews Burton's two and a half year ordeal, noting court results and his tempered reaction. It highlights townspeople's continued regard, his generosity, and the impact on his political career, while contrasting Democratic party rules with Republican procedures for selecting district leaders.
Columbus L Buchanan Monon agent dies at 59
Columbus L Buchanan longtime Monon agent at Ellettsville dies at 59 from stomach cancer. He led the Ellettsville office and was popular with train crews and travelers. He is survived by his wife and a son. Mrs Stanford and their son had been guests with Mrs Charles Rowe. West 17th street returns to Bristol Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus L. Buchanan
The
Monon
Ellettsville
Buchanan
Walsh Will Pay and Indiana University Game at Washington Park
Financial columns report John R. Walsh will meet July coupons on 5 percent notes of the Chicago Southern Railways. He has met February payments on Southern Indiana notes and ongoing expenses. insolvency is not evident. Indiana University and Bedford teams duel Sunday at Washington Park, with West Baden third baseman Denney joining Bedford. Remaining Bedford post office letters advertised for week ending June 2, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Southern
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana
Chicago Tribune
Walsh
Indiana University
Bedford
Washington Park
Stone City
West Baden
Denney
Bedford third ward liquor license notice seeks permit
Frank Dorsey applies to the county board for a license to sell alcohol in a downstairs room of a two story brick building owned by George P. Ketcham on part of lot 203 in Bedford. The request includes permission to sell cigars and tobacco and drink on the premises for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Shinwiwick Tawablitp
Dararence
Ladina
Setice
Shinswick Township
George P. Ketcham
Soth
Sixteenth Street
City of
City
Frank Dorsey
Board of Commissioners of
Lawrence
Indiana
Maiden Lane
Roow
Lot 11
J Street
Third
Hugh C. Whiting
Notice To Heirs Creditors Etc In Estate Of Minerva Owens
In the matter of the estate of Minerva Owens deceased in the Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1906 Erastus Owens as Executor has filed his account for final settlement The exam date is September 1 1906 Heirs creditors or legatees must appear in court and show cause why the account should not be approved Executor Erastus Owens Martins Martins Attys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Owens
Lawrence
Erastus Owens
Martin & Martin
Attys
Newkirk and Consalus Visit Shoals for Two Weeks
Lucy A. Newkirk and Jane Consalus plan a Saturday trip to Shoals to visit sister Mrs J My ers for two weeks. K P Lodge held annual decoration exercises with large attendance. Virgil Pate to preach at M E church next Sunday evening. Citizens from Bedford, Tunnelton, Fort Ritner and Medora attended the exercises last Sunday. John D Hobson, township gravel road superintendent, has crews repairing roads. Wes Speer and Virgil Pate traveled to Bedford last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy A. Newkirk
Jane Consalus
Shoals
Virgil Pate
M. E
Bedford
Tunnelton
Fort Ritner
Medora
Flinn Township
John D. Hobson
Wes Speer
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