Sphyne Sets Feet On The Long Path With Prominent Men
Charles Evans Hughes plans first steps on a path toward the White House leaving Washington for New York to confer with top Republicans as he builds a campaign. Theodore Roosevelt says he is out of politics and will not discuss further plans, with Roosevelt aides awaiting reports from Republican and Progressive conventions.
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T. Roosevelt
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Republican Party
White House
Supreme Court
New York
Calvary Baptist Church
Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
N. Y
John W. McGrath
Chicago
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Dayton Woman Seeks Lost Father From Childhood in Indiana
Mrs. I Davis of 1231 Wyoming Street Dayton Ohio seeks publication of her life facts to find her father Newton or Clinton Humphrey. She says she was taken to an Indianapolis institution as a child in 1882 and never saw him again. Her tale includes names of neighbors and relatives and hints at uncertainty about dates and kin.
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I. Davis
Wyoming, Street
Dayton
Ohio
Newton Humphrey
Clinton Humphrey
Connersville
Indianapolis
Molly
Isaac Wells
Spivey Funeral Held Afternoon at Central Christian
Impressive rites marked the funeral of Misa Lowell Spivey held yesterday afternoon at 2 30 at Central Christian Church. The Rev L E Brown led the service and interment followed at Lyons Station Cemetery with many relatives and friends paying tribute. Pallbearers included Luke Scholl Perry Zimmerman Thomas Worley Errett Campbell Ray Gaeff and Lloyd Duncan.
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Misa Lowell Spivey
Central Christian Church
L. E. Brown
Lyons Station
Luke Scholl
Perry Zimmerman
Thomas Worley
Errett Campbell
Ray Gaeff
Lloyd Dungan
One-Run Victory Pleases Crowds at Whitewater Park
Indianapolis Reserves fall 2 to 1 to Connersville in a tight contest. Chapman drives in the lone run with a third-inning double. Cooley fires a strong complete game as Kellerman misplays a few chances. Crowd growth and late drama highlighted the day at the ballpark.
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Whitewater Park
Indianapolis
Remington
Keifel
Connersville
Cooley
Powers
Kellerman
Short
Chapman
Herman
Hart
Trefry
Hasseld
Puestile Abr
A.oo
AL OB
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Herzog
Pos
The
A.W. HK
H. O. AL OF
Warwag
F&f
Miller
Ludwig
Tretry
Poirier
Cottensburger
Bickel
Pathe Cameras to Film Connersville Centennial Events
Pathe studios will film Connersville's Centennial Celebration for three days including the parade queen’s float and other spectaculars. J T Rucker of Pathe Chicago confirms the plan after persistent effort by E P Hawkins and B W Courtneyou. The project promises wide publicity and local pride without charity, showcasing Connersville on a national stage.
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Connersville
Pathe
Jetter
J. T. Rucker
Chicago
Rucker
P. Hawkins
B. W. Courtleyou
Last Rites for Mrs Nellie Hunter Held at Home
Funeral rites for Mrs Nellie Hunter were held yesterday afternoon at three at her sister Mrs J Edward McCormick's home on Eastern Avenue. Rev Stout of Indianapolis conducted the service and interment followed in the city cemetery. Rebekah and Pocahontas lodge members served as pallbearers and Shrev J O Haver gave the benediction at the cemetery.
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Nellie Hunter
J. Edward McCormick
Eastern Avenue
Stout
Indianapolia
City
Rebekah and Pocahontas
Rebekah
Garbage to explosives drives Columbus plant profits
In Columbus Ohio housemaids dump potato peelings melon rinds and scraps into the city garbage can fueling a reduction plant that helps produce grease and tankage sold to chemical firms for glycerin and high explosives for Europe. Officials also trial alcohol manufacture to boost profits.
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Columbus
Palace Hotel Receiver’s Sale Completed at Auction
The Palace Hotel passed into new ownership today with Charles Balle purchasing the cafe, stock in trade, fixtures, and goodwill. Receiver W A Regan oversaw the sale, approved by the Circuit Court, following the prior regime of landlord Mr Berry.
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Palace
Charles Balle
W. A. Regan
Berry
Circuit Court
Connersville Scheduled to Host Next Assembly
The joint Epworth League and Ministerial Convention at Liberty closed with Bishop Anderson of Cincinnati delivering a strong address on religious and patriotic themes. Delegates from Grand Avenue and Martin Street churches attended. next year’s convention will be held in Connersville.
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Epworth League
Liberty
Bishop Anderson
Cincinnati
M. Be.elwarch
Grand Avenue
Matin Street
Conneraville
Muncie Team Wins Prize at Fraternal Eagle Drill
Indianapolis June 8 a drill contest at the Eagles Temple during the Indiana State Aerie convention awards first prize of 200 dollars to the Muncie team and second prize of 150 dollars to Kokomo. A banquet for 600 delegates followed the event and a party at English's Theatre is planned for tonight.
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Indianapolis
Eagles Temple
Indiana State Aerie
Frank E. Hering
South Bend
Elliott Whelps 10 Tack Up a Banner at Civic Rally
A Chicago dispatch recounts Richard Elliott of Connersville being targeted by suffrage activists at the Republican convention in Indianapolis. Elliott, momentarily silenced by nails in his mouth, was led to protest the scene while a sobering banner moment drew attention from delegates.
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Chicago
R. N. Eliott
P. H. Kensler
J. R. Mountain
Connersville
Charles W. Fairbanks
Congress Hotel
Richard Elliott
Condersville
J Dick
Elliott
Kensler Memoir of a Grand Convention Honor
Richard N. Eliott returned from the Republican National Convention with friends P. H. Kensler and Dr. J. R. Mountain. Kensler was named Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms and, wearing a royal looking badge, stood through most sessions aiding crowd control while his circle noted the humor and eventual acclaim of the experience.
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Richard N. Eliott
P. H. Kensler
J. R. Mountain
Elliott
Dr. Mountain
Mr. Kensler
Kensler
Chicago
Wright wins Battelle sabre award for Ohio State cadets
Lieut Charles H Wright of the First Regiment Ohio State University Cadets won first place in the Battelle sabre competition at the Columbus prize drill. Second place went to Capt Charles H Kech. The award, a sabre with engraved name, is presented by Col J G Battelle and funds prizes for top cadet officers. Wright's prize brings prestige to Connersville through his Toledo family.
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Charles H. Wright
Connersville
W. O H. Wright
Toledo
Central Manufacturing Company
Rushville
Ohio State University
Ohio Field
Columbus
Corps of Cadets
Wright
W Wright
Kenilworth Avenue
Charles H. Kech
Ohio “State University
J. G. Battelle
The
War College
U. S. Army
DePauw Receives Large Gifts for Buildings in 77th Commencement
Greencastle Ind June 7 President G R Grose announced gifts totaling 244000 to DePauw University at commencement in Bowdon Memorial Gymnasium. Of the total 150000 funds go to a new administration building and a 100000 women dormitory funded by Edward O Rector. Studebaker and family provide 50000 for the admin building in memory of Clement Studebaker. Construction to begin this summer with occupancy planned for the next school year.
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Greencastle
Ind
DePauw University
G. R. Grose
Bownlon Memorial Gymnasium
Edward O. Rector
Chicago
University
Clement Studebaker
Jir
Charles A. Carlisle
George M. Studehaker
South Bend
Charles H. Barnaby
Bowman Memorial
Pierce Child Dies After Seven-Week Illness
Frances EK Pierce thirteen months old daughter of Homer and Mary Pierce died at Hollingsworth 809 Western Ave after a seven week illness. Born Indianapolis May 17 1915 the child recently moved here. One older child survives. Final rites tomorrow at 2 30 PM at home with Rev. W D Lewis officiating. Interment in Dale cemetery.
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Frances EK. Pierce
Homer
Mary Pierce
Catherine FE
Hollingsworth
Western Avenue
Indianapolis
W. D. Lewis
Dale
Cars Collide On Corner Of Crand
A noon collision on Grand avenue and Eighth street left Clifford McCann’s small car damaged and no injuries reported. Lonnie Brown, driving the larger vehicle, was suspected of speeding and running a right of way as cars on the avenue move before side streets. The incident highlights public concern over reckless driving and the portrayal of young speedsters as daring but unlovely to onlookers.
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Clifford McCann
Grand Avenue
Lonnie Brown
Eighth Street
McCann
Brown
Foume Tien
Old Time Dances Revived For Centennial Wedding Pageant
In Fayette County Audiorium lot a revival of old time dances features a wedding ceremony segment for the Centennial Celebration. Prof John Mush teaches the steps to couples portraying a bridegroom from Indianapolis and a descendant of the real traveler Homer Drennen.
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Fayette County
Tie
Rip van Winksie
John Mush
Indianapolis
Connersville
Ann
Homer Drennen
Resta Wins Fastest 300 Mile Auto Race at Speedway Park
Dario Resta set a record 3 hours 31.65 seconds for 300 miles at Speedway Park, Chicago, averaging 98.61 mph. Ralph De Palma finished second after a late bid, with $6,000 prize. Eddie Rickenbacher withdrew on lap 61 due to engine trouble. A crowd of about 93,000 witnessed the event, hailed as a new athletic milestone in American auto racing.
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Chicago
Dario Resta
Speedway Park
Ralph de Palma
Indianapolis
Resta
Eddie Rickenbacher
Eddie
Young Drescher Delivers Vivid Mexico Battle Letter
Frank Drescher quotes his son Charles describing action in Mexico with Major Louse. He recalls killing fifty two Villistas and one fellow soldier’s death near mountains while our troops pursue Mexicans who fire then flee. The letter lacks clear mailing details beyond Somewhere in Mexico.
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Frank Drescher
Charles Drescher
Mexico
Mr. Drescher Suns
Louse
Yarral
Tobuero
Dawn J
Trouser Snafu Throws Bentonville Youth From Bike
Ambrose Brockman, 12, of Bentonville, injured Thursday when his trouser leg caught in a bicycle sprocket, pitching him over the handlebars. He broke his left arm between elbow and wrist but escaped other injuries and was resting well.
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Ambrose
Robert Brockman
Bentonville
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Bert Courtleyou
Mrs. Hunter
Lodge
Muncie
Crack Eagles
Elliott Welps
Hoosier
Charles Wright
W. B. Wright
Depauw
Pierce Child
Crand
Homer H. Drennen
Drescher
Parral
Ambrose Brockman
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