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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
1
Call for Sullivan to resign as national committeeman
The letter urges Mgr Sullivan to resign to promote party harmony ahead of a new national campaign. It portrays Bryan as guardian and manager of the Democratic party, questioning Democratic papers' criticism of bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Sullivan
Mgr. Sullivan
Bryan
Democratic Party
Democratic
Third District Democrats Face Split Between Cox and Zenor
Louis Ludlow notes a two candidate fight in the Third district as Cox and Zenor contend for the Democratic nomination. He argues the party shows internal strife, risking unity after repudiating Grover Cleveland. He warns conservative members fear entrusting the party with national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ludlow
Cox
Zenor
Wingate and Cannon in the Shelbyville Opinion
An editorial clipping notes John Wingate’s intense hatred of Mr. Watson over a denied federal job and lauds Wingate as a clear headed statesman. It quotes Shelbyville News critiquing Uncle Joe Cannon as a judge of liquor versus singing and bets on whiskey softening the singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wingate
Watson
Wingat
National Congress
Mr. Bate
Shelbyville News
Joe Cannon
Signs of resignation and political shakeups in Bryan era
A satirical obituary note foresees Tom resigning and Bryan's gold bug stance, predicting uproar from standpatters and surprising political shifts. It mentions a millionaire’s son’s death by self act and comments on Illinois Democrats handling Bryan and Roger Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Bryan
Washington
Tom
William J. Bryan
Australian Rabbits Loom Over Farmland With Fenced Barrier
A writer depicts a plague of rabbits in Australia. A farmer fences miles of wire to keep them out but rabbits breach the barrier and overwhelm the enclosed land. They feast then die in vast heaps, creating rivers of carcasses that ruin the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Connersville Boy Murdered in Indianapolis Slaying
Herbert Murphy of West Indianapolis, 28, formerly of Connersville, died after a pool hall quarrel at Lovelock near the City Club saloon on West Market Street. Three strangers fled, one reportedly named Breeding. police pursue leads as witnesses are detained. Remains expected to arrive tomorrow and burial set for Everton M E church at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Murphy
Ndianapolis
Herbert Murphys
Clivey Avenue
Indianapolis
Lovelock
City Club
West Market Street
Murphy
Jesse Garr
Garry
Market Street
Monument Place
Giren
Garr
Bert Watlford
Massachusetts Averme
Reoom
Breeding
Gary
Aserts
Gurr
Frank Patterson
William Murphy
Connersville
Parry Cart Works
Murdes
Pepper Town Youth Commits Murder Over Money Dispute
At Peppertown in Franklin County, August Lawrence age eighteen fatally shot his brother in law Joseph Englehart, age forty five, at Englehart's home after a quarrel over money. Lawrence, who hid the revolver, was arrested in Brookville on the murder charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peppertown
Metamora
Pranklin County
Lawrence
Ared
Joseph Englehart
Engelhart
Manu
William Dunston Arrests Expose Adultery Case
The Mechanicsburg News reports William Dunston, a barber, and Anna Arnold known as Alice Rice, both colored, were arrested on an adultery charge after Dunston’s wife Mattie Dunston identified them. Police held them for Mayor Maddox’s hearing following a long pursuit from Connersville Indiana to Mechanicsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunston
Milton
Mechanicsburg
Alice Rice
Legge and
Wheeler
Mattie Dunston
Dunston
Connersville
Ind
Marshal Legge
Duneton
Maddox
Anna Arnold
Richmond
Milton Trusler Passes After Long Public Service
Hon. Milton Trusler dies at his daughter’s home on North Central Avenue after a long and honored career in Indiana politics. Born October 24, 1825 in Headles Indiana, he served as trustee of Jackson township, state representative, state senator, and head of the State Grange. He was a Universalist and longtime Odd Fellows member, survived by six living children and his wife prior to his March 7, 1900 death notice. funeral set for Wednesday at Mrs Backous residence with Rev J E Haffner officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Milton Truster
Laura J. Backous
North Central Avenue
Juanita Trusler Nickels
Vine Street
East
Connersville
Mr. Trusler
Milton
Truster
Martha
Curry
Headles
Indiana
Bentley
Jackson Township
House of Representatives
State Senate
State Grange
Order of Patrons of Husbandry
Trusler
Everton Lodge of Odd Fellows
Isabelle Thompson
Mia
J. E Haffner
Anderson
Four Posey Farmers Seek Bridge Over Huston Creek
Lazarus Monger James Weaver Oliver Thornburg and Charles Furgerson, four prominent Posey township farmers, visited the city with a petition to build a bridge over Huston Creek. They met many friends during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazarus Monger
James Weaver
Oliver Thornburg
Charles Furgerson
Posey Township
Huston Creek
Free Fair Trustees Plan Educational Features Booths
The Free Fair Executive Committee and town trustees met in Superintendent Ochiltree's office to assign Art hall exhibits by drawing lots. Dr Dillman spoke inspiringly and the committee voted to set aside $50 for educational purposes with a large tent and booths planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochiltree
Still Holding Out for September First
A Connersville official announced that cars will be running into Connersville by September 1 with progress steady at Big Williams Creek and other sites. Ballast, ties, and rails are being adjusted on Sixth Street and portions of Tenth Street and Western Avenue as work nears completion this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connersville
Agnlesa
Big Williams Creek
Sixth Street
Tenth Street
Western Avenue
Andersonville man John B. Jones visits the city on business
John B. Jones of Andersonville is observed in the city today on business. He is noted as a local resident engaging in typical commercial or professional activities during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Jones
Andersonville
Murderer Still At Large In Herbert Murphy Case
Indianapolis detectives report the search for Herbert Murphy’s killer, slain at the City Club saloon on West Market Street, last Saturday night, remains unsolved. A crippled suspect named Claude Beavers is detained in Columbus, Indiana, while another heavyset man with Beavers vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis
Herbert Murphy
City Club
West Market Street
Columbus
Ind
Bray
Claude Beavers
Beavers
Heevers
Jesse Garr
Bert
Waliford
Law Brothers
Martinsville
Glen Justice
University Park
Engaged Miss Edith Riggs to Wed Clifford Showalter
Oxford Ohio announces the engagement of Miss Edith Riggs and Clifford Showalter. The couple set a wedding date for August 15 and plan to reside in Indianapolis after marriage. A wedding shower for the bride was hosted by Mrs Schuyler Miller on West Eighth Street. Riggs previously worked as a stenographer at Mec Farlan Carriage Factory. Showalter is the son of Mr and Mrs David Showalter and works in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Riggs
Oxford
Ohio
Clifford Showalter
Schuyler Miller
West
Eighth Street
Showalter
David Showalter
Indianapois
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