Kern Named Democratic Candidate for Indiana Governor
John W. Kern was chosen by acclamation at the Indiana Democratic convention in Indianapolis to head the ticket for governor. Stevens Brotherington won the lieutenant governorship, Fogarty for secretary of state, and Captain Allen for state treasurer. all nominees received strong applause.
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John W. Kern
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Bulletin
Indianapolis
Stevens Brotherington
Fogarty
Captain Allen
Frankfort, Ltd
Superintendent Wetherbee makes fast Keystone run
Superintendent Wetherbee of Standard Oil completed a swift sixteen mile trip from Keystone in forty seven minutes, with four passengers, all dusty from the arduous drive. He piloted a four cylinder Rambler and displayed skill at the tiller.
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Wetherbee
Standard Oil Company
Keystone
Woman Seeks Divorce After Twenty Five Years of Desertion
In Kokomo Dispatch style report, Margaret Daley petitions for divorce from William Daly in circuit court. She claims 25 years of marriage with husband providing only one dress, while she supported herself and daughter through hard work. She describes nonchastity accusations, constant verbal abuse, and repeated desertions, with three separations in the current year and a belief he will remain away.
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Margaret & Daley
William Dally
Circuit Court
Cooper & Gerhart
Kokomo
Interurban Runs Special Car to Baseball Game
The Interurban offered a special car for those attending the American club baseball game this afternoon. It shuttled between town and the ball ground, though few used it. Reports up to press time say the game was hotly contested.
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Interurban
Swiped Packages Raise Farmer’s Order Worries
An item reports a young boy jumped onto a farmer’s buggy on South Main Street and stole goods from the back, prompting questions about whether the dealer filled the order. The reader is urged to be cautious and aware of such thefts to explain missing items.
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South Main Street
PLC
Packers May Be Fibbing About Strike Impact
Straws suggest windward rumor runs that packers claim no business loss from the strike. A hide buyer said salted steel hides brought 9.14 cents per pound as packers push price amid low supply from big houses.
Constable Pursues Suspect in Jackson Township Assault Case
Constable William Crouse rode to Jackson township yesterday afternoon to arrest John Tnd Diliman on a charge of assault in Squire Walbert's court. Diliman allegedly beat his sixteen year old daughter severely, a neighbor J. W. Huffman reported, stirring neighborhood alarm. Crouse planned to arrest two more Sunday violators but had not returned by 2 PM today, possibly still in Fackson township seeking them.
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Willian Crouse
Jackson Township
John Tnd Diliman
Squire’ Walbert
Diliman
J. W. Huffman
Crouse
Fackson Township
Stout Secures Sunday Showdown With Hartford City Ameri cans
Manager Lem Stout has arranged a Sunday game on local grounds against Hartford City Ameri cans with the Imperials. A special crowd car will ferry spectators as in the usual plan.
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Lem Stout
Hartford City Americans
Imperials
Royal and Select Masons Chapter 63 Meeting Tonight
Notice calls all members to be present for work in Chapter No 63 Royal and Select Masons tonight urging attendance and participation.
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Royal and Select Masons
Police Sergeant Dead After Kansas City Strike Riots
Wesley Reynolds, brother of R C Reynolds of this city, has died from a wound suffered during strike riots in Kansas City. He served ten years on the Kansas City police force and two years as a sergeant. The shooter, Norman Pyne, claims accident and has been jailed in Wyandotte awaiting further investigation.
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Metropolitan
Wesley Reynolds
R. C. Reynolds
Kansas City
Norman Pyne
Swift
Reynolds
Rupe
Wyandott2
Comnty
State Board report shows lower Interurban rail assessment
The State Board of Tax Commissioners reports lowered assessments for Interurban railroads in its first term, while most other property remains near last year’s figures. The board urged promoting interurban growth and improving existing lines as the rest of corporate assessments stay steady. The second session will handle appeals from county boards and the third will address corporate assessments from the first period.
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State Board of Tax Comissioners
Express
United States Court
American Express
County Boards of Review
Well Visit At Orphans Home Sparks County Board Change
The county commissioners met in the city and completed work in Huntington county. Charles Lipkey resigned as superintendent of the Union Center and Prospect pikes. William Crismore from Union township was appointed to Union Center with three miles under his care. Prospect pike assigned to Superintendent Taylor. They plan to visit the orphans home and inspect buildings before approving repairs. Gravel road petitions have cooled for the year.
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Huntington County
Charles Lipkey
Union Center
Prospect Pikes
Wiliam Crismore
Union Township
Tie
Bnt
Pike
Taylor
Orphans
Duildligs
Deep Sand Oil Prospect Near Blackford County
Efforts to locate a productive deep oil pay in Blackford county continue. A shallow sand shows promise at the J. M. Shroyer farm in Jackson township, suggesting deep pay may lie beneath the old field. The Milwaukee Indiana 617 company plans to drill two deep sand wells on the Richard Heagany farm, aiming to tap a previously productive shallow lease.
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Blackford County
J. M. Shroyer
Jackson Township
Trenton
Milwaukee-Indiane, 617 Company
Richard Heagany
Blackford
Floral tribute sent to Hartford City funeral
A group of young ladies in the city purchased a handsome floral tribute for Miss Crystal Krauss and sent it to Hartford City this afternoon. Many of the girls plan to attend the funeral tomorrow.
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Crystal Krauss
Hartford City
Young Girl Takes Poison In Hartford City Case
Crystal Krauss daughter of W R Krauss died after convulsions. Reports say she may have taken poison, with family hinting at suicide amid strychnine suspicion. Coroner later charged Mrs Krauss with murder for forging a neighbor’s name to obtain poison. Funeral planned tomorrow at 2. Excitement high.
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Crystal
W. R. Krauss
Hartford City Gazette
Times
Hartford City
Startford City
Indiana base ball clash with American Cubs today
Indiana baseball team members arrived by interurban at noon and at 2 30 this afternoon began a battle royal with the American Cubs. Montpelier boys came aiming for good play while our team sought a win.
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Indiana
Montpelier
Picnic Approved Sparks Inside FEF A S Dispute
Loyal members of the order of FEF A S clash over a reported grand council stance against a Waton park picnic next Sunday. Debate rages in Montpelier with factional backing from the supreme council General Manager Ninde of Fort Wayne and District Deputy Bishop supporting plans. Preparations proceed smoothly and indications point to the year’s largest crowd at the park.
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Order of
FEF. A. S
Blilfrom
Grand Council
Waton Park
Chrrfston
Grand Lodge Init
Montpelier
Scweme
Supreme Council
Ninde
Fort Wayne
Wang
Hartford City Times
Coal samples spark Bluffton mine hopes for big business
C C Sixbey received a first class lump of coal from a Harrisburg mine. Tests by Bluffton mine superintendent Mr. Stevens praise the vein, 75 feet deep, with easy extraction. Rail access via the Big Four promises 65 cents per ton to rail, $1.65 to Indianapolis, signaling strong potential profits despite ongoing development.
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C. C. Sixbey
Express
Harrisburg
Bluffton Company
Stevens
Bluffton
Indianapolis
Bluffton Honors Offices at State Mechanics Lodge
Bluffton local lodge of the American Mechanics celebrates the election of officers after a state meeting held in Bluffton. W A McFarren named State Councilor and Representative to National Council for three years. C W Routh, John Loth, G D Shigley, Charles Martin, Fred Lamb, Josiah Feeser, and Val Hurst also assume key posts. The state reports show steady growth and the Bluffton lodge reports strong prosperity and a fine meeting for visiting brothers.
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American Mechanics Lodge
Bluffton
Lst
W. A. McFarren
C. W. Routh
John Loth
G. D. Shigley
Charles Martin
Fred Lamb
Josiah Feeser
Val Hurst
National Council
Fire scarce, three alarms hit Miller and Ohio streets
A coal shed on Miller street burned after a late night alarm. Firemen arrived to find the blaze out, with suspicion falls on how the crew navigated crowded streets. A second blaze on Ohio street damaged broom sheds with insured loss and minor tool damage.
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Fred Coopman
Miller Street
Scott Street
Main Street
Wabash
Bliss Louse
Theepartment
Jacob Ochsenrider
Ohio Street
Arldar
Herb Ochsenrider
Shoemaker to wed in Indiana visit followers
Isaac A. Shoemaker of Liberty County Ohio is visiting his brother in Pone to Indiana and is expected to marry a lady near Reiffaburg in the coming days. Mrs J W Kramer hosted a small party of ladies last evening in her honor.
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Isaac A. Shoemaker
Liberty Couter, O
Poneto
Ind
Mr. Shoemaker
Reiffaburg
J. W. Kramer
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State Library
William Crouse
Man
Hartford
Stateax Board
Catherine
Supreme Council F. A. S
Laton
Beem
Falk
Ohio
Wells County
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