Governors race talk stirs Bluffton for future candidates
The Bluffton Banner notes possible successors to Gov. John Kern. Bluffton’s Hugh Dougherty, Lebanon’s Samuel Ralston, Lawrenceburg’s William O’Brien and others are named as potential Democratic nominees. Commentary from party leaders highlights recent election momentum and unity.
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John. W. Kern
Indiana
Kearn
Hugh Dougherty
Bluffton
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
William H. O’brien
Lawrenceburg
Commonwealth
Andrew M. Sweeney
Indianapolis
Warder W. Stevens
Salem
H. B. Brown
Valparaiso Normal School
High Order
William H. Eichhorn
Buluiston
Gustav V. Stenzies
Stephen B. Fleming
Ft. Wayne
Louis Ludlow
Indianapolis Star
Tom Johnson vows fight on despite setback in Ohio race
Charles M Schwab voices reaction to Ohio defeat. He cites mill closures and bank failures as influence on voters. He notes large campaign funds from privileged interests and urges focus on home rule and fair taxation for the next legislature.
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Tom Johnson
Hanna
Senate
Republican Party
Ohio
Hegin
United States
People’ S of Ohio
District politics swirl over Freddie Landis successor
Eleventh district politicians nominate a successor to Freddie Landis while Fred die represents the district. In Washington a free school teaches Irish language with well attended classes. Senator Hanna tops campaign contributions, aiding Republican plans to explain business decline as fear of a Democratic win next fall. The era is mocked as a century of scandals. Cromer’s fate remains unclear.
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William H. O’brien
Democratic State Committee
Maryland
Gorman
New York City
Kentucky
M. A. Hanna
Republican National Committee
Arlington Hotel
Washington
Perry Teath
Freddie Landis
Freddie
National Capital
Congressman Hughes Declines Congressional Pass
William Hughes of New Jersey Sixth District declined a congressional travel pass for the Washington special session. He faced no public spectacle as the decision leaked. only the Baltimore & Ohio line offered a pass, which he returned at personal expense with a brief decline note. Hughes had won his seat against a wealthy opponent and kept his conscience clear.
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William Hughes
Congress
Paterson
New Jersey
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Swith
Hughes
Dr La Follette Faces Repeated Attacks and Arson Threats
The article reports that Dr. La Follette, formerly of Poe and now in Trongland, endures threats, obscene posters targeting his daughters, and a Thanksgiving bombing attempt that burned part of his home. Deputies with bloodhounds track the suspects after stones and foul matter were hurled at the residence. The case follows prior indirect threats and vandalism.
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Banner
la Follette
Poe
Trongland
Talter Place
Allen
Dr. la Follette
Aen County
Fort Wayne
Wheat crop threatened by drought and Hessian fly
Reports from across the state say prolonged dry weather has allowed the Hessian fly to invade wheat fields once promising an excellent winter crop. Some sections report near total kill of fields, while farmers nearby say damage is not severe. If rain does not come soon sprouts may be damaged before winter.
Hickory Nut Trade Record From Lipkey & Lipkey
Lipkey and Lipkey report handling over 150 bushels of hickory nuts this year. Many sales occurred in the city, with the bulk shipped out of town to customers in Hartford City Richmond and Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Wells county shows an unusually large nut crop, ahead of neighboring counties.
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Lipkey & Lipkey
Hartford City
Richmond
Indianapolis
Wells County
Oyster Supper Planned by Ponco Baptist Ladies
Thanksgiving night the ladies of the Ponco Baptist church invite the community to an oyster supper at the church building. Proceeds support church activities and local ministries.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church of
Charley Farr Seeks Release From Prison
Charley Farr, serving a term in Jeffersonville for attempted rape, writes to his attorney in this city saying he wants out the worst war. Attorneys are powerless to intervene. letters arrive daily with misery stories and pleas. He leaves a wife and one child, now living with her parents in Union township. Funeral planned from his Union township home with burial at St. John's Church. Farr’s life is described as a cautionary tale linked to his own risky conduct.
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Charles Farr
Jeffersonville
Union Township
St. John’s Church
Pet Ormsby Dies at County Poor Farm
Pet Ormsby died at the county poor farm Tuesday morning after a long illness. He had been at the institution nearly a year and never recovered. He was a son of John Ormsby of Union Township. Superintendent Ditzler was in the city Tuesday a.m.
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Pet Ormsby
Thesday
Ormsby
Union Township
John Ormsby
Ditzler
Bluffton Woman Operator Strikes Oil At No 1 Well
Mrs. Mike Dailey, Bluffton's only woman oil operator, returns from Marion with her College farm No 1 well shot. The blast yields a good oil flow. pumping has not begun yet but indications point to a valuable find amid leases in Marion producing. McLain, photographer, notes unsold framed pictures to be sold below cost.
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Mike Dailey
Marion
College Farm
McLain
Ready to Drill on the New Territory
Palmer stated Tuesday he would begin drilling on the new well southeast of the poor farm. Tools moved to the site today and rigging up planned for tomorrow. The well sits on the old David Myers farm, now owned by Mrs. Harnish, in wildcat territory with claims linking it to the Upright well group.
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W. HE. Palmer
David Myers
Harnish
Myers
Studabaker Recovers After Corn Shredder Injury
J. A. Studabaker, hurt last week by a corn shredder, is improving and resting comfortably. He shows little fever and strong nerve, handling the accident philosophically, which aids his recovery.
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J. A. Studabaker
Blifton Couple to Wed at Thanksgiving Eve Nuptials
The Banner announces the marriage plans of Miss Dessa Trenary and Mr. Will FE Hixson at the bride’s home on Thanksgiving evening. Miss Trenery is a Blifton social favorite and Mr. Hixson serves as a clerk at Deam drug store.
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Dessa Trenary
Will FE. Hixson
Miss Trenary
Bliffton
Mr. Hixson
Deam Drug Store
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Hbotse of Representatives
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Distric
Sam Ralston
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Charles M. Schwab
Congressman Cromer
Hession
SALE
the People’s Dry Goods Store
Charley Farr
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