Democratic Free-for-all Expected in 1916
The article discusses a possible free-for-all for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1916 as William Jennings Bryan may challenge Woodrow Wilson. It notes potential runs by Champ Clark, Oscar Underwood, and others, with a split in the Rembleen party aiding nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Wilson
Baltimore
Mr. Brean
White House
Merc Brvacys
Aly Wileoan
Wilson
Champ Clark
The
Horee of Representatives
Bryan
Breyfogle Dies in California Former Monon President
Dr. William J. Breyfogle, longtime Bedford resident and former Monon railway president, died Tuesday night in San Mateo California after a pneumonia illness. He survived by a son John Breyfogle of Philadelphia. his wife had died years earlier. He once lived at Vincennes Street and Charlestown Road known as The Maples, and after 1893 banking collapse faced embezzlement indictments that were never pursued. Burial plans are uncertain, potentially in Columbus Ohio beside his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William JL. Breyfogle
New Albany Banking Company
San Mateo
Cal
Zerelda Winstandley Breyfogle
John Breyfogle
Philadelphia
Breyfogle
Vincennes Street
Charlestown Road
Monon Railway Company
Brevleyte
Lake George
N. Y
California
Columbus
Ohio
New Albany Tribune
Abdominal Tumor Operation Performed at City Hospital
Friday forenoon Mrs. Mattie Drake underwent a severe operation at City Hospital for an abdominal tumor. Dr. J. T. Freeland led the procedure with assistants Dr. Smipsonund Short. The patient rested well afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Drake
Nderwent
City Hospital
J. T. Freeland
Smipsonund Short
Marriage License and Local Family News Highlights
Rufus Cook of Springville and Clara McGraw of Mitchell obtained a marriage license. A son, George Arthur, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jess Steele on Thursday in West 11th street. Kern Armstrong of Springville traveled with his daughter Mary to Danville Indiana for State Normal College. The stork visited Myr. and Mrs. Jess Bruce of Pullman HL delivering an eight and a half pound boy. mother and child are doing well. Mr. Bruce formerly lived at Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Cook
Springville
Clara McGraw
Mitchell
Jess Steele
West 11Th Street
George Arthur
Kern Armstrong
Miss Mary
Danville
Ind
State Normal College
Myr
Jess Bruce
Pullman, HL
Mr. Bruce
Bedford
Couple Wed Friday at 10 OClock by Justice Owens
Rufus Cook of Springville married Clara McGraw of Mitchell on Friday at 10 o clock in a ceremony performed by Justice John We Owens. The event linked two residents in a formal union noted by the local court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice John We Owens
Rufus Cook
Springville
Clara McGraw
Mitchell
Andrew Cazee Injured in Oil Mill Drill Accident
Andrew Cazee, an employee at M. and B. Stone Mill, slipped during drilling late Thursday and nearly severed the end of his left forefinger. He escaped serious injury and will be idle for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Cazee
Tla Boo M. & B. Stone Mil
Traveler runner suffers severe injury at Bedford Cut Stone plant
Manuel Waggon, a traveler runner at Bedford Cut Stone Company, was seriously injured Friday when a red bar slipped and struck him in the forehead. He required several stitches by a local physician summoned to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Waggon
Bedford Cut Stone Company
Death of Mrs Henry Thurman at Heltonville
Nancy Thurman wife of Henry Thurman living about 2 miles east of Heltonville died suddenly about 11 o clock this forenoon. She had suffered heart trouble for some time and leaves a husband and 11 children. In addition to those at Heltonville three reside in Illinois two in Indianapolis and one at Odon.
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Nancy
Henry Thurman
Heltonville
Illinois
Indianapolis
Odon
Iron Man in town stirs old fire in Tacoma Spokane duel
The drop Man arouses crowd at Recreation park as Joe McGinnity, noted for world series fame and Tacoma owner, challenges rival Bob Wicker. McGinnity’s aim is to defeat the league leaders and settle old scores, with plans for a return clash postponed to the weekend. Spokane Spokesman-Review notes the ongoing New York Chicago diamond feud and the stakes in the 1915 Northwestern pennant race.
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Recreation Park
Indians
Peet
Tacoma
Spokane
Joseph J. McGinnity
New York City
Robert K. Wicker
Joe
McCinnity
Bob Wicker
Bob
New York
Chicago
McGinnity
Northwestern
Wicker
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Big Jim McKenry
Frank Hastiey
Vancouver
Seattle
Frank Hastley
Victoria
Wicker Tribe
Leafs
Cub
Scac
Cubs
Beautifying America’s Roads With Landscape Parks
State College horticultural experts aid towns in laying out roads schools parks cemeteries and grounds. Farmers seek help in farmstead planting reforestation and roadside parking as the movement spreads across states.
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America
Europe
Towa
Innstance
Horticultural Department
State College
Explosion Injures Oolitic Youth In Tree Accident
Creed Guthrie, 17, of Oolitic, was injured Thursday when a dynamite cap placed in a flashlight exploded, knocking him from a tree. The blast caused painful injuries not deemed serious. Dr. Collins treated the victim.
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Creed Guhrie
Curt Guthrie
Oolitic
Dr. Collins
Lincoln trail debated in Daviess county Indiana
Lincoln trail discussion in Daviess county seeks official recognition by the state commission. Washington Herald reports on witnesses and currents of local lore to map the Lincoln family journey from Spencer to Sangamon counties via Washington Portersville and Glendale. Local residents expect a Monumental highway honoring Abraham Lincoln. William Hill of Springville and illnesses of John Marley and Clyde Wood are noted as city items along with nurse attendance for Mabel Newell and Stella Clipp.
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Daviess County
Washington (Ind.) Herald
Lincoln
Indiana
Kentucky
Washington Herald Lns
Abraham Lincoln
Laurie IdHas Stone
Harrison Township
Spencer County
Sangamon County
Llinois
Washington
Ind
Aprow Ford
Edwardisport Road
Portersville Bridge
Glendale
Stone
Portersville
Jerry Allen
Elias Stone
Ilinois
Abraham — Lincoln
Indianapolis Times
Clyde
W. F. Wood
Bedford
Mabel Newell
Stella Clipp
Miller Case Set for Friday Hearing in Salem
Judge James W. Fortune of Jeffersonville assumes jurisdiction in the State versus Wilbur Miller murder case filed in Washington County. Miller, held for killing Grant McCory, was moved through venues from Bedford to Salem. a plea in abatement raises jurisdiction and double jeopardy issues to be ruled on in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Fortune
Jeffersonville
Salem
Washington County
Wilbur Miller
Grant McCory
Indiana Reformatory
Bedford
Lawrence County
Miller
Fortune
Washington Circuit Court
Louisville Times
Surprise dinner honors Civil War veteran J J Denning
Mary Denny attended a surprise dinner for Mr J J Denning aged 74 in Indian Springs Indiana. About 85 friends and relatives gathered with baskets on five tables at noon a sumptuous dinner was served. Five Civil War veterans spoke of the war. Guests wished Uncle Irvin many more birthdays.
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Mary Denny
Indian Springs
Ind
J. J. Denning
Denning
Mr. Denning
Uncle Irvin
Mrs. Denning
Bedford Lodge initiates twenty nine at meeting
Bedford Lodge No 2778 Wnights and Ladies of Honor added twenty nine new members after a class started March 21 and closed last night. A September 20 deadline set for the next class. A drill team formed to attend the Huntington Indiana encampment August 16 to 19. Lodge baseball team to play first game June 20. Grand officials praised the lodge, a luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Lodge No
Huntington
Ind
Grand Protector
W. W. Antton
Kokomo
Grand Society
Monon Shops Idle Half Pay Till July 1
Movuon shops halt work at 4 pm for a vacation to July 1 affecting 600 employees. The shutdown reduces earnings this month as the Monon Railway aims to finish its fiscal year June 30 with improved showing and retrenchment across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movuon
Monon
Taskell & Barker
Michigan City
Miss Lena McFarlin Visits On Way Home From IU
Miss Lena McFarlin daughter of Dr and Mrs McFarlin of Williams spent Friday in the city en route to her home from Indiana University to vacation with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Warlan
Jackson, Tenn
Edward Moore
Mitchell
Lena McFarlin
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Rembleen
Roosevelt
Dark
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Tate
Cali
Olvere
Njuures
Udden
Henry Thur
Tralin
William Hill
John Marley
East 16Th ‘Street
Miller Case
Ria Thaav
PIAL
O. P. M. Davis
Tunnelton
John Williams
Williams
W. I F. Woodruff
Silver Street
Charlestown
Sanderson
Grant Line
McDonald Lane
Imany
Culbert‘son Avenue
Albany Pribune
Knights and Ladies of
Otthers
B. C
Joshua Kingham
Nye
South H S
Public Square
WM. J. Benzel
South H St
J. W. Trainor Centist
Hamer & Smith
North Side
C. H. Emery
Paysician
15Th
K Streets
Lawrence Driving Park
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