Progressive party in Indiana touted for 1912 election
A fragmented editorial from Boone County Progressive discusses the rise of the Progressive Party in Indiana, boosting Beveridge for Senate and criticizing standpat Democrats and the Taggart machine. It notes a confidential banquet for probationers, exposing the state machine’s tactics and a plan to fund voting machines, with potential obsolescence after ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Demoocratic Organization
Taggart
Beveridge
Indiana State Ticket Names For 1912 Election
The slate lists United States Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indianapolis supervising as state officer positions. William A Pierson of New Albany as Secretary of State. John Bower of Fowler as Treasurer. George W Lott of Vincennes as Auditor. A G Manning of Kokomo as Attorney General. John W Kendall of Greenfield as State Superintendent. Edward R Lewis of Indianapolis as Clerk of Supreme and Appellate Courts. Jethro C Culmer of Spencer as State Geologist. Lew W Vail of Goshen as Judge Supreme Court Fifth District. Henry Pearson of Bedford and Elias D Salsburg of Indianapolis as Appellate Court Judges First District. George H Coons of Muncie Willis Roe of East Chicago Homer C Underwood of Fort Wayne as Second District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Albert J. Beveridge
Indianapolis
William A. Pierson
New Albany
John Bower
Fowler
George W. Lott
Vincennes
A. G. Manning
Kokomo
John W. Kendall
Greenfield
Edward R. Lewis
Jethro C. Culmer
Spencer
Lew W. Vail
Goshea
Henry Pearson
Bedford
Elias D. Salsburg
George H. Coons
Muncie
Willis &. Roe
East Chicago
Homer C. Underwood
Fort Wayne
COUNTY TICKET OFFICIALS LIST FOR ELECTION
The ticket includes Judge J M Worley Representative Chas Johnson Prosecutor W J Darnatt Auditor D L Creath Treasurer Robert Swope Recorder James R McCann Sheriff Joe C Cain Clerk L J Kern Assessor James E B French Surveyor Briant Sulwider Coroner Dr B H W Millikan Commissioner First District Charles A Kern Commissioner Third District S M Riker Councilman First District Abraham Fekert Councilman Second District Watson Masters Councilman Third District James W Slagle Councilman Fourth District George Burton Councilman at Large Charles W Cook G D King Joseph Witham
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Worley
Chas. Johnson
W. J. Darnatt
D. L. Creath
Robert Swope
James R. McCann
Joe C. Cain
L. J. Kern
James EB. French
Briant. Sulwider
BH. W. Millikan
Charles A. Kern
S. M. Riker
Abraham Fekert
Watson Masters
James W. Slagle
George Burton
Charles W. Cook
G D. King
Joseph Witham
Voters urged to register. slow reform drive in Indiana
Sugar Creek township sets one precinct for the election with voting machines in Center and Sugar Creek townships. Progressive groups push for direct senatorial elections, oppose standpat bosses, promote Beveridge, Shively and Miller for United States Senate. Irregularities alleged in petition lists. activists note registration periods, party realignments, and a growing Progressive machine with ward headquarters across Indianapolis. Continuous calls to vote, and to back Beveridge, while warning against fusion of machine names and fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Tippecanoe County
Ind
Will R
Wood
Progressive Party
Boone County Democrats Seek $12,000 for Voting Machines
A query questions whether labeling the item as election expense hides a plan to move $12,000 out of Boone County for voting machines. The probe asks what Democrats gain by the transfer and whether the public is misled by the heading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Wilder's Brigade Reunion Planned in Anderson Indiana 1914
An invitation from Anderson Indiana officials welcomes Wilder's Brigade Association to hold its reunion on October 7 and 8 1914 in Anderson to mark the first anniversary of the Battle of Farmington. Comrade attendance is urged to greet General J T Wilder and share a campfire on the evening of October 7 with a two day stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder
Anderson
Ind
Wilder's Brigade Association
Wilder's Brigade
Farmington
Tean
Monroe
Illinois
J. T. Wilder
Christian Ladies Aid Third Section Meet in Vestry
The Central Christian church Ladies Aid third section hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering in the vestry. Mrs. Charles Mitchell led devotions, followed by a program with dialogues, songs by Mrs. Homer Dale, and a playlet Aunt Cheerful's Visit to the Sick Room. Mrs. Reaman Niquette closed with Billy's Animal Show as refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid’ Society
Central Christian Church
Charles Mitchell
J. A. Parish
Martha Wheeler
Parish
Homer Dale
Pred Cooper
Pred Cooper, Mrs. Wheeler
Mrs. Parish
Aunt Cheerful
Kirklin Drops Second Game to Frankfort in Series
Kirklin fell 2 to 0 after a Monday noon defeat. Harkins of Whitestown pitched weakly for Kirklin while Roberts of Mechanisburg collected three hits off Swenson. Terhunel played field for Kirklin. Kouffine and Harkins did batteries for Kirklin. Swenson and Shahn for Frankfort. Umpire Schencks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirklin
Frankfort
Harkins
Whitestown
Roberts
Township Convention of Union Progressives at Rosston
The Progressive party committee announces a township convention at 2 p m on Saturday September 19 at Rosston to nominate a full township ticket. All Progressives and others who wish to affiliate are invited to attend. John Clingler Hawkins Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Rosston
John Clingler
A ‘Hawkins
Commaltt
Remembering Lebanon Pioneer Days in Theodore Zion Visit
Theodore L. Zion recalls early Lebanon days from a courthouse yard swim to a 1851 Fourth of July spectacle. He shares the city’s first shops, a tan yard, muddy marshes, and moving panorama Bible scenes. He describes balloon antics, iced cream, and deer hunts by Willis West, plus river drives to Cincinnati and aging teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore L. Zion
Lynn Haven
Fla
Lebanon
C. F
Neal
Court House
Court House Yard
Stevens Music
Cosiah Lane
Samuel Strong
Noah
Ark
Lafayette and
Indianapolis
Pach
Roy Lane
Reese
Strong
Billy Sims
Tom Hall
Tom
Leity
Willis West
Old Cemetery
Prairie Creek
Cincinnati
Central Christian Church
W. C Ensminger
David Buroy
Charming Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Chapman in Indianapolis
Mrs Alfred Chapman sister of Mrs Virgil Buntin of Lebanon hosted a charming noonday luncheon Tuesday at her North Delaware street home in Indianapolis. The elaborate event featured pink and white decor, crystal candle sticks with pink candles, a French basket centerpiece, pink carnations corsages at each plate, and a five course dinner catered for Lebanon ladies including Mrs Mark Adfex, Mrs B F Coombs, Mrs Fred Coombs, Mrs C B Wilcox, Mrs Virgil Buntin, Mrs Fred Hooton, and Mrs Fred Coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Chapman
Virgil Buntin
Lebanon
Delaware Street
Indianapolis
Chipman
Mark Adfex
B. F. Coombs
Fred Coombs
C. B. Wilcox
Fred Hooton
Fred Coffin
Interdenominational Census Drive Planned Sunday
Volunteers from First Baptist meet at 1 15 PM to conduct church and Sunday school census work between 1 43 and 4 45 PM Sunday. About 200 workers will survey preferences and residences to connect people with churches and Sunday schools, reflecting a nationwide program seen at the International Sunday School Convention in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ga. 7
Hell
Chicago
Lebanon
St. Louis
Hagenbach
Texas
Hogenbach
Car Crash Injures Star City Man Near Kirklin
David Lucas one of five traveling from Star City to Indianapolis to attend the state fair was seriously hurt when a Ford overturned on Michigan road three miles south of Kirklin. Lucas, at about 25 mph, was pinned beneath the vehicle. three others escaped with minor bruises. He possesses three broken ribs and possible internal injuries. Lucas was taken to L. Q. Thompson’s residence and Dr. Mount attended him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lucas
Star City
Indianapolis
Michigan Road
Kirklin
Lucas
L. Q. Thompson
Mount
Jands
Thompson
The
Arty
Beveridge Coming Progresives to Speak in Boone County
Albert J. Beveridge to begin speeches in Boone County on October 1 with stops in Jamestown Advance and Thorn town. Progressive Congressional candidate Paxton Hibsen to tour September 16 with appearances in Terhune Elizaville Mechanicsburg and Zionsville at listed times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Beveridge
Boone County
Beveridge
Jamestown
Advance
Thorntown
Paxton Hibsen
Terhune
Elizaville
Frankfort Teen Napoleon Zavick Granted Suspended Sentence
A Toledo Newsboys Association letter to Judge Combs influenced the suspension of sentence for 15-year-old Napoleon Zavick of Frankfort who was arrested weeks ago for alleged blackhand letters to Frankfort Greeks. Zavick recently enrolled as a Frankfort High sophomore. he is linked as sister to Mrs. T. Swayn, wife of the Blue Sugar Bowl proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Gunekel
Toledo Newsboys’ Association
Judge Combs
Frankfort
Napoleon Zavick
Bfr
Gunekel
Zavick
Toledo
Napoleon Zarick
T. Swayn
Blue Sugar Bowl
South Lebanon Street
Lemon Meadon couple obtain marriage license in Royalton area
William B. Lemon aged 28 of Royalton and Mary J. Meadon aged 34 of Zionsville received a marriage license on Wednesday. Both are marrying again after prior relationships. The ceremony was performed by Square Harlan in his office and the couple plan to live in Indianapolis where Lemon will work as a streetcar conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Lemon
Royalton
Mary J. Meadon
Zionsville
Square Harlan
Inianapolis
Lemon
Mare Nellie Ross Sold for 1300 Dollars in Advance
Nellie Ross the fast pacing mare sold last Saturday by Ray Davin of Advance to J C Pender of JohnstownPa brought 1300 dollars. The horse was shipped to Wheeling West Virginia where she will be started in forthcoming races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Ross
Ray Davin
Advance
J.C. Pender
Johnstown
Psa
Wheeling
W. Va
Mary Rosalind Wins Second at Crawfordsville Pace
Dr Parr's Mary Rosalind takes second money in the 2:25 pace at Crawfordsville on Thursday. The little black Lebanon mare placed second in all three heats. The fastest time of the race was 2:14 14.
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Progressive
Felees
South ‘S and
Lebanon Streets
Leha
Washington
Jim Hemeway
Sugar Creek Township
Center
Sugar Creek
Aee Pee
Howard County Progressives
Shively and Miller
Mitchell
Lawrence County
Marion Township
Commission of Experts
Ers
W. A. Johnson
First Ward
George Tombaugh
Miami County
Wabash County
John €. Hart
Greene County
J. ©. Hart
Henry
Themen
Christian Ladies
Theodore Zion
Bowens
Indiang
Vol
Wareer
Riley
Toleda Man
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