Political intrigue in Indiana Sixth district race
Indianapolis dispatch details James H. Watson orchestrating the nomination of Pat J. Lynch in the Sixth Indiana district as a bid by standpat Republicans allied with the Taggart Democratic machine and brewery interests. The piece frames Lynch as a pliant agent for Watson, with broader notes on analogous maneuvers in the Tenth and Eleventh districts, including Will R. Wood and George W. Rauch races and a Progressive challenge from Elbert Russell and B. B. Shively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stout
Indianapolis
James H. Watson
Indiana
Watson
Pat J. Lynch
New Castle
Ind
Congress
Lynch
P. J. Lynch
Watson Organization
Nner
Taggart
Finly Gray
Jim Watson
Congressman Gray
Taggart Organization
Vic
Fat Lynch
Crawford Fairbanks
S “Wet
D. W. Comstock
Richmond
Comstock
Will R. Wood
W. O. Thomas
Monticello
Staidoats
Wood
Woodslong
Industrial
Lake County
Elbert Russell
Will Ade
George W. Rauch
Col
George W. Steele
National Military
Marion
Rauch
Steele
Brewers
Home For Soldiers
Stridler
Grant County
Congressman Ranch
Strider
Roosevelt
Shively
Clay Turner Injured Painting Barn on Powell Street
Clay Turner sustained a severe knee injury Wednesday afternoon while painting Chas Beatty's barn on Powell Street. He fell from a ladder set at too steep an angle, tearing ligaments and bruising the knee after tumbling backward to avoid a fall into Prairie Creek.
Suit Over Meat Sales Between Indianapolis Dealers
Charles J. Gardner sues Edward F. Reynolds in Marion County for 831,330.15 in meat sales from Feb 1 to July 14, 1913. seeks 8,500 including interest. Separate suit by Truman Good vs T and L Traction Co for 5,000 after an interurban car collision near Whitestown on April 21, 1914. Land title dispute in Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County ends with Peter M. Wiles as owner. Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan to seek new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Gardner
Edward FP. Reynolds
Marion County
Indianapolis
Truman Good
T. H. L & E. Traction Co
Whitestown
Artman Rand Smith
Sugar Creek Township
Clinton County
Elizabeth Morgan
Peter M. Wiles
Sarah Wiles
Terhane
Purdum
Divorce Complaint: Cunningham v Cunningham in 1888 marriage
Almeda Cunningham sues William A. Cunningham for divorce citing quarrelsome conduct. They wed October 16, 1888 and separated June 14, 1914. Plaintiff alleges desertion and that he barred her from visiting her married children and relatives. They have six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almeda Cunningham
William A. Cunningham
Sha Avery
Billy is Mighty Foxy Bride Groom and Guests
Willem H Smith and Artman plan a quiet Frankfort wedding trip for Billy and bride. The interurban car to Lafayette stalls ten minutes and guests decorate the car with wedding signs. The bridal couple is escorted to the Lahr House in Lafayette after a rice shower and safety checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Billie
Crawfordsville
Frankfort
Bert Winters
Lahr
Lafayette
Divorce actions and a set of civil suits in district court
A woman seeks divorce custody of her children and 250 alimony plus 4 a week for herself and the children. Aston J. Smith sues A. M. McMillan, receiver for A J Smith and Sons Co. for 56.67 for work done. John F. Robbins suit against Big Four Railway for 200 for depreciation in value of cattle shipment, compromised with payment of 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wood
Aston J. Smith
A. M. McMillan
A.J. Smith and Sons Co
John F. Rolbins
Big Four Railway Company
Indianapolis
Damages and probate notes in county circuit court
The circuit court opened with cases including Fuliet Reala vs Lake Erie and West Railway for damages, with counsel listed for both sides. Other matters include guardianship for Mary E. Riley, quiet title actions, drain matters, and a $3500 damages verdict for Andrew Wishmeir vs Indianapolis Elevator Co. Probate details show guardian Evert J. Smith finalizing Frances Leap’s estate with distributed sums and stock assignments. Continues on page 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuliet,Reala
Lake Erie & West Railway& Co
Joseph A. Roberts
A. J. Shelby
Ira M. Sharp
John B. Cochran
Shirts
Mary E. Riley
Jessie F. Allen
Albert P. Rogers
George L. Kinnard
Eiza C. Rogers
Andrew J. Wishmeir
Indianapolis Elevator Co
Joseph M. Clark
Jrs
William A. Wood
Natkemper, Connelly and Co
Andrew D. Archey
America A. Archey
A. D. Archey and Co
Thorntown
Joseph A. McGee
Senate Aetna
Frank Rariden
Omer Beck
Daniel Z. Ellis
Albert B. Witt
Minnie Witt
Evert J. Smith
Frances £. Leap
Merit Leap
Melvina Smith
William 3. Leap
Senny M. Leap
Charity A. Jones
Dora Smith
Samuel Leap
James P.leap
Clarence Leap
Harvey Leap
Mary Jones
William D
Francesa EB. Leap
Lexington Life Insurance
Brave Girl Steers Runaway Horse Into Vehicle
Miss Florence Hall, fourteen, daughter of Gharies Hall near Lebanon, guided a frightened runaway horse away from danger and steering it into an unoccupied vehicle at the square. Despite the crash, no one was seriously injured. the horse was unhurt and the Wade vehicle suffered minor damage. Neighbors helped free the girl and calm the horse as her father arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gall
Gharies Hall
Lebanon
Paci Street
Miss Hall
EL. T. Wade
Wade
Hall
Mitchell declines Heidelberg offer to stay at Michigan Agricultural College
Professor Buren Mitchell, longtime instructor in English and former head of Oratory and Public Speaking at Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, has been re employed for the coming year with a sizable salary increase. He was offered the Heidelberg chair in Germany but chose to remain in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buren Mitchell
Michigan Agricultural College
Lansing
Mich
Mitchell
University of Heidleburg
Tiffany,c
Popular Couple Take the Vows in Summer Frankfort Wedding
The Frankfort Morning Times reports the marriage of Miss Ethel Alta Miller to William H. Smith of Lebanon at the Miller home 459 East Washington Street. The ceremony featured a Lohengrin march, pink and white floral decor, and attendees from several Indiana towns including Lebanon and Crawfordsville. Miss Miller, a prominent social figure, wed attorney Mr. Smith who studied at Wabash College and the University of Wisconsin. The couple will reside in Lebanon at 716 East Main Street after a northern wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Barbara Bergen
Bert Winters
Lebanon
Harry Laurens Crain
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Miller
Agnes Miller
Parelor
University of Winoia
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Phi Beta Kappa
E. M. Smith
Advance
Ind
John Bailman
Plainfield
Leroy Miller
Binford Miller
Hugh Miller
Agnes. Miller
Crawfordsville
Barbara Merryman
Anna Anderson
Martha Anderson
G. E. Beil
Indianapolis
Samuel Artman
Mary Coons
Fern Coons
Eugene Thornton
Frank Adney
Lida Perkins
J. N. Miller
South Bend
J. H. Purfeerst
Rabison
Belen Stern
Muskogee
Okln
Ordered to report for postal duties by district supervisor
Bernard Honan rural carrier, once denied for mail clerk, is ordered by the superintendent of the thirteenth postal district to report immediately. He will resign his rural route and file bond to qualify, likely on a probationary run covering New York, Buffalo and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Honan
Thixteenth
Honan
New York
Bifisto
St. Louis
Hospitalized man and wife both ill in town
Mrs. Cora Bynum visited E G Darnell at Crawford and found him still in the hospital. His wife, caring for him, contracted the illness and was removed to Culver hospital where her facial abscesses were lanced several times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Bynum
E.G. Darnell
Grawford
Culver Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
JL. E. Watson
Watson’s Co-Workers
Clay Turner
Chas. Beatty
Powell Street
Charles 5
Gardner Sues ED
Gardner
Reynolds 2
A. J. Smith Sues
Florence Ball
Ohio
WM. Smith
Ethel Miller
Gacets
Bride
E. G. Darnell
Craw
Fordaville Institution
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