Civil War Vets Back Progressive Move in Indiana
In Kokomo Indiana Albert Beveridge spoke before a joint Progressive convention as Civil War veterans acted as an escort. The crowd of 2 500 heard former Democrats and Republicans who joined the Progressives discuss party reform and boss rule, noting the appeal to both old and young voters.
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George W. Stout
Indianapolis
Ind
Albert J. Beveridge
Kokomo
Beveridge
United States Senate
Lincoln
Progressive Party
People’s Forward Movement
Barnes
Taft
Penrose
Foraker
Lorimer
Mulhall
Murphy-Sullivan-Taggart
Republican Party
Tammany
Democratic
Repub
Oats Field Burns At The Nep tune Farm
A fire swept an oats field on the Theodore Nep tune farm west of town after a passing train sparked flames. The fence and part of the oats were destroyed and firefighters labored through the day to extinguish the blaze.
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Theodore Neptune
Lambert May Leave L. HS Do We Stop Him Now
Lebanon faces a potential loss as Ward Lambert, athletic director and coach, has a week to decide on a offer from Arkansas State Agricultural College. He praises Lebanon but may resign if local authorities do not act, prompting calls for a immediate offer or a public fundraising tag day to keep him.
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Charles A Prouty
Vermont
Prouty
Lafollette
Cummins
Borah
Hadley
Bristow
Barnes
Penrose
Forake Smoot
Lorimer
United States Senate
Senate
Republican Organization
Republican Machine
Mulhall Gang
Bull Moose
Ward
Ward Lambert
Champaign
Arkansas State Agricultural College
Lebanon
Lambert
Lst
Four Fair Coeds Pull Off a Big Thriller That Wasn't Scheduled
Four Indiana University coeds from Boone County staged a chaotic car misadventure after an oncoming herd of cattle blocked a road. Miss Maud Harvey at the wheel halted, a cow walked into the car, the engine stalled, and one cow was freed with help from Miss Brendle and others. The incident drew aid from Ernie Harvey and local residents as the party escaped. The tale ends with amused reflections on future social events.
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Harvey
Barney Oldfield
Drunk Husband Beating Wife Alleged in Seventeen Years
Mrs Gustave B Ebert a plumbing contractor's wife of Jersey City charges that her husband has been drunk every night of their 17 years of marriage and that he beat her with a turkey on Christmas Eve.
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Jersey City
N J
Gustave B. Ebert
Not Touring For Wager They Trail A Southern Ride
Mr and Mrs A S Jackson of Charlotte North Carolina journey by twin cylinder Indian motorcycle with side car to Chicago then Boston six days on the road through Chattanooga Mountain Mammoth Cave and other southern points facing rough roads and crowds while collecting no funds but seeking experiences. Mrs Jackson often helps push the machine up steep sandy hills and they carry a tent a trunk and a cooking outfit for meals in the woods during their six day trip and have photographed many scenes along the way.
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A. S. Jackson
Charlotte
N. C
Chicago
Windy City
Boston
Chattanooga
Mountain
Mammoth Ave
Gouth
Indiana
Charlestown
Ind
Appreciation Reception From Hoosier Motor Club
William S. Gilbreath secretary of the Hoosier Motor Club writes to Lebanon citizens expressing gratitude for a fine reception and regret at the small Indianapolis turnout. He notes a satisfactory trip, anticipation of good results, and invites locals to call on the club, offering an open information bureau for travelers and motorists.
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William S. Gilbreath
The
Hoosier Motor Club
Lebanon
Indianapolis
Rar
Invitations To Two Day House Party At Indianapolis
Members of the W W T club and other girls receive invitations to visit Mrs S M Ralston and daughter Miss Ruth Ralston in Indianapolis. They will depart Friday morning July 31 at 7 22 and be met by Mrs Ralston and Indianapolis Bloomington girls. Activities include Governor's office, State Museum, park picnic and bathing, dinner at the Ralston mansion, a glumber party, and a visit to James Whitcomb Riley's home, with cinema stops between events, ending late Saturday August 1.
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W. W. T. Club
S. M. Ralston
Ruth Ralston
Indianapolis
Ralston
Bloomington
State Museum
Ralston Mansion
James Whitcomb Riley
Lockerbie Street
Ward planned Bethany Park trip and talk in Indiana
Reverend A L Ward and Mrs Ward will travel by car to Bethany Park Brooklyn Indiana for a week visiting Martinsville and Indianapolis. Ward will address Bethany Assembly on July 29 on Recruits for the Ministry.
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A. L. Ward
Song
Bethany Park
Brooklyn
Ind
Martinsville
Indianapolis
Ward
Bethany Assembly
High Wheel Bicycle Recalls Old Times in Town
Harry DeVol a 15 year old son of rural carrier William DeVol rode an antique high wheel bicycle through the square this morning. Bystanders watched automobiles pass as he bumped on the brick street near D S Whitaker's store. Whitaker recalled the machine’s age and value, estimating seventy five to a hundred dollars when new.
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Harry DeVol
William DeVol
D. S. Whitaker
Mr. Whitaker
Three Cities Work Together To Push Lincoln Highway Route
Kokomo Peru Rochester chamber plan a meeting to campaign for rerouting the Indianapolis feeder to the Lincoln highway through Kokomo and nearby cities, instead of via Logansport to South Bend. Officials say Kokomo Peru and Rochester offer shorter, better roads and stronger local support.
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Lebanon
Boone County
Kokomo
Chamber of Commerce
Penu
Rochester
Indianapolis
Logansport
J. Frank Lindsay
Peru
Loganport
South Bend
T. C. McReynolds
Lo~gansport
Storm Day predictions and August speaker list
William A. Bell of this city predicted July 16 rain based on his father in law Elias H. Plew who called it storm day in Northfield Boone county. The diary records frost or rain on July 16 in several years and a clear January night without frost. Also announced are Union Sunday night speakers for August and committees with costs totaling 45 dollars for August 25 speaking events.
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William A. Bell
Lebanon
Elias H. Plew
Northfield
Boone County
Plew
J. M. Dye
Bell
Union
Lisgar Eckardt
DePauw University
O. B. Sarber
Baptist City Missions
Indianapolis
Joseph C. Tod
State University of the Christian Church
S. M. Ralston
A. W. Cash
A. L. Ward
Lafayette Wilson
R. F. McKee
Ernest Lewis
D. S. Whitaker
W. J. DeVol
M. H.stagle
Ralston
Rebekah Meeting Set in Lebannon Hall
The Boona County Rebekah Association schedules its tenth annual session at the I. O. O. F. hall in Lebannon on Friday October 9. An afternoon and evening session will be held. The Brookside lodge degree staff from Indianapolis will confer the degree to a number of candidates.
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Boona County Rebekah Association
I. O. O. F. Hall
Lebanon
Brookside Lodge
Indianapolis
Temperature Today Highest of the Year
Local readings across county towns show a sharp rise in temperature with several sites recording triple digits. Lebanon Heating Plant hit 99 at noon, rising to 100 by 2:30, Whites Town reports 100, Thorntown at Conlon's Store 101, and J E La Rue’s 103 degrees as of afternoon. Clyde D Neese, government cooperative observer, confirms the upward trend.
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Lebanon
Whitestown
Clyde D. Neese
Thorntown
Conlon
J. E. LaRue
Weather Notes From Denver on July Day
Denver notes warm season charm as high 60s bring cool air and light mist. Citizens in straw hats pass by theatres while grate fires glow, reflecting unusual July weather and lingering chill.
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Denver
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Arkan
SAS College
Citizens
Mrs. Cow
Motor Club
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Bethany
Michie
Gan Road
iHow W. A. Bell
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