City Ticket Nominations Tighten At March 27 Convention
City election planning dominates meetings with delegates from University areas and freemen. Progressive ticket delegates, led by L Berry Gowen and O P M Nes, push for representation of a lady on the ticket as March 27 convention nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Business University
Progres
L. Berry Gowen
O. P.M. Nes
Bart Kern
Wen
Tfert
Che Dideveros
Precinct Eorsen
Local Ward Delegates and Alternates Listed by Precinct
The notice lists Third Ward delegates Frank M. Cogner T R Browning Mort Shortridge and Kent Bass with alternates Clyde Hodges Pete Withman Ed Farmer P A Dunihue Frank Quackenbush R C Cosner Ezra Morris W H Harris. Fourth Ward delegates Claude Lewis Homer Awford Orin Porter Fred Byers John Massey Gurney McDowell Elmer Johnson Henry Lovell with alternates Grant Vandiver Ernes Grafton J W Emery Robert Allen Jesse Beck Mart Lane A A Split gerber 12d Estes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hodges
Pete Withman
Ed Farmer
P. A. Dunihue
Frank Quackenbush
R. C. Cosner
Ezra Morris
W. H. Harris
Ravy Armstrong
James Hamilton
D. Crum
L. T. Bord
EL. D. Manus
Henry Withman
Leo Lester
M. «. Baker
Fourth Ward
Claude Lewis
Homerawford
Orin Porter
Fred Byers
John Massey
Gurney McDowell
Elmer Johnson
Henry Lovell
Grant Vandiver
Ernes Grafton
J. W. Emery
Robert Allen
Jesse Beck
Mart Lane
A. A. Splitgerber
Severe loss in mysterious Leesville fire damages home
Leesville resident Samual C. Summerland suffered a large furnishings loss when a fire started in a woodshed storing wood and 100 pounds of hard coal. The dwelling and shed, owned by Robert Thompson, were not insured and the fire gained headway before discovery. The wind aided efforts to save the dwelling and most furniture, but much was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samual C. Summerland
Robert Thompson
Measles Epidemic Hits Oolitic and Nearby Areas
Oolitic is in the throes of a measles epidemic with more than fifty cases in and near the town. Several adults are affected and Prof. Leach of this city, teaching at Oolitic, is also ill with measles.
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Leach
Blackbirds Placed Outside Birds of Prey Law
Indianapolis March 18 A bill signed by Gov Ralston classifies blackbirds as non prey birds and forbids killing or trapping game birds in the state except for specified birds of prey. The law exempts English sparrows crows hawks and similar birds and makes it legal to kill blackbirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ralston
Unclear historical note on Mexico and local figures
Fragmentary text references Mexico and private groups like Linton's Uniform Rank K of P and WW O W, with a Citizen letter urging action. It also mentions Mrs. Frank Grow of East 14th street gravely ill with the grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Linton
Ww. O. W
Frank Grow
East 14Th Street
Interstate Commerce hearing reviews stone quarry rate claims
Hearing at Chicago before the Interstate Commerce Commission examined building stone quarry interests from Bed ford Indiana and Barry Vermont challenging railroad rates. Vermont rivals alleged discrimination favoring other stone producers while Indiana producers cited tariffs to Philadelphia and eastern points. Counsel for six Boston firms representing New England railroads argued competition driven, not favoritism, between the two companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Vermont
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bedford
Barry
Boston
New Eingland
Philadelphia
Elope of Charles Harvey and Pauline Conrad Surprises Families
Mr. Charles Harvey and Miss Pauline Conrad secretly wed in Louisville last Tuesday. The couple planned the elopement to surprise relatives as Pauline visited friends in Louisville and Charles returned to inform his parents. They now reside at the Dr Voyles home and will light housekeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harvey
Pauline Conrad
Louisville
Miss Conrad
Mr. Harvey
Harvey
John W. Harvey
Congressional Doings in Washington Senate Shifts Power
The Senate gains Democratic control as officers are elected. Loeffler faces an investigation over a missing Holatlaw deposit slip tied to Bailey and Lorimer. Clarke of Arkansas wins as president pro tempore, while Roosevelts and others await action on executive nominations and postmaster general aides.
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Washington
Senate
Carl. A. Loeffler
Garge
Loeffler
Bailey
Lorimer
Committee On ‘Privileges
Gallinger
Clarke
Arkansas
Newlands
Congress
Edmund F. Sweet
Grand Rapids
Mich
Commerce
Franklin.d. Roosevelt
New York
Secretary of the Navy
John Skelton Williams
Richmond
Secretary of the Treasury
Gale Wrecks Homes and Structures in Local Areas
A strong Friday wind damaged roofs and chimneys across the city and nearby Oolitic. A barn behind John Kline’s residence collapsed. a four room frame house on Path and J streets lost its framework. Numerous windows shattered, and several outbuildings and a dwelling roof were blown off. No severe injuries reported as a south to west gale followed by a cold front was forecast for Saturday.
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John Kline
Oolitic
Torphytown
Cyrus Byers
Smiley
Path
J Streets
John Smith
Huff
West Vale
Plans of Captain Schnarr To Have Salvation Army Sunday
Approved are the plans of Captain Schnarr to stage Salvation Army Sunday activities in this city. The event aims to mobilize aid and outreach through organized services and community gathering.
Salvation Army Sunday Plans Advance Fund Drive
Captain Schnarr reports headquarters approval for Salvation Army Sunday on April 15 with speakers from headquarters at morning and evening services. E G Beiregar volunteers planning for a new building and H D Martin receives voluntary subscriptions via Stone City Bank to support the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnarr
Salvation Army
E. G. Beiregar
Henry Struble Cut Stone Co
Thisork
H. D. Martin
Stone City ‘Bank
Local Social Notes From St Louis Visit and Illnesses
Mr. Beach and Miss Kittie Miller of St. Louis visit friends in the city. Mrs. James Fitzgerald returns home from Dark Hollow. Lucien Payne, ill for some time on West 12th street, is slightly better. Harry Blackwell, once gravely ill with typhoid, can walk outdoors briefly. Euphia Irene born to Mr and Mrs Harry Burlington on West 45th street. Mrs. J G Phipps travels to Indianapolis to meet her mother Mrs Judge Kent of Frankfort. Mrs James Akin of Stonington, daughter of Lt B Menaugh on North street, is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Beach
Kittie Miller
St. Louis
Lucien Payne
West 12Th Street
Harry Bullington
West 45Th Street
Euphia Irene
J. G. Phipps
Indianapolis
Judge. Kent
Frankfort
James. Akin
Stonington
B. Menaueh
Bedford MAA Chosen Director Of Indiana Master Plumbers
In Indianapolis the Indiana State Association of Master Plumbers re elected officers and formed a new board for the year. Bedford MAA head was chosen director as the group endorsed a movement. Al Gurney gave a paper on vacuum cleaners and plumbing.
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Aoacu
Sess Napolis
National Association
AL Gurney
Indianapolis
Bodies of two men feared to have floated past Sparksville
The bodies of Tilden Smith and Lafayette Quires, drowned at Sparksyville, may have drifted downstream. Rivermen along the river watch for them as the Seymour Republican notes delays suggest the bodies are carried several miles away. Smith wore a fur cap, brown sweater, gray suit, gray overcoat, tan hunting coat, and weighed about 180 pounds. He belonged to the LB GO and Masonite lodges at Mud Lodge, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden Smith
Lafayette Quires
Sparksyville
Seymour Republican
Sparksville
My. Smith
LB. GO. i
Masonite
Iy. of
Mud Lodge
Vatlonia
Hamilton man found guilty of malicious mayhem
William Allman of Hamilton Township was found guilty in circuit court before Judge Swails on a charge of malicious mayhem. He received a ninety day jail term and a five dollar fine. He began serving immediately and will be jailed until mid June. The case alleged brutal treatment of his three year old stepson including tying the child to a wagon and dragging him, dunking in cold water, and other punishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ailman
Hamilton Township
Swails
Mnayhem
Allman
Seymour
Mrs Hawkins Improves After Illness on 17th Street
Mrs Hawkins of 17th street, long ill, is reported to be somewhat better as neighbors note her gradual recovery and cautious improvement.
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Hoormtes
W. A. Horace Rich
Oita Benke
Hh. Reavhadtey
Samuel McMillan
C. M. Lem
Frank M. Cogner
T. R. Browning
Mort Shortridge
Kent Bass
Third Ward
Leesville
Birds OF Prey
Chicago Daily News
Guar
Anteed
UNION
WEAR
West Side Square
Congressional
James Fitzgerald
Dark Hollow
Harry Blackwell
Bedferd
State Association of Mas
Weo Gr. Wootes
Idvunsville
Joseph Yayes
Thedianapolis
AL Is. Werkhoff
Gafayette
Phomes Barnett
New Albany
J. J. Quinn
Adlen Weinhardt
Terre Tienfe
Charles Johanning
J. AL Getuvin
Munejie
Ff. Tupskind
Worth
John Schweginen
Port Warne
Hi. Slightends
Gary
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