Promised Publicity Reveals Democratic Campaign Funds
New York Oct 15 William J Bryan announced the list of contributors to the Democratic national campaign fund. The statement shows 248 567.55 received by Oct 9 with 90 712.33 from $100 plus and 115 355.22 from under $100, leaving 42 506 from the convention fund. Spending totals 225 962.88. balance 22 604.57. An additional 100 000 is sought to finish the drive.
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New York
Wiliam J. Bryan
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Mack
Herman Ridder
Chiesago
Todiana
Illinois
Thomas Taggart
Adam Simons
Tlinois
M. F. Dunlap
Roger Sulivan
John P- Hogkins
Barnhart and Parker Set to Speak in Elkhart
A Democratic rally is planned for Saturday night at Bucklen theater in Elkhart. Henry A. Barnhart, congressional nominee, and Hon Samuel Parker of South Bend will address local voters. Barnhart tours the county and gains support from anti machine Republicans tired of Miller Drake and Hubbell politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Henry A. Barnhart
Congress
Samuel Parker
South Bend
Bucklen
Barnhart
Miller, Drake and Hubbell
Burglar Surprised Looting Store After Break-In
A burglar entered Willard Kurtz's store Tuesday evening and, though he used a light to inspect goods, nothing valuable was taken. Mr. and Mrs. George Barger observed the act near 9:30 pm, alarmed the burglar escaped through the back door, and cigars were scattered. Entry was gained by forcing a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Kurtz
George Barger
North Main Street
Free Methodist. Church
Bucklen Line Officials Reach Terms For City Rail Route
City officials and the St. Joseph Valley Railway board approve a fifty year franchise starting August 8 1907. Construction must begin within 30 days of ratification and reach Main street to city limits within eight months. The plan covers Jackson and Vistula streets Strong Avenue and a loop around Tyler Harrison and South Second streets with stipulations on competing lines and freight limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
St. Joseph Valley Railway Company
H. J. Bucklen
St. Joseph Valley’ Traction Company
Jackson Street
Main Street
Chicago, South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway Company
Vistula
Wiackison
S Point
Pyler Avenue
Straw vote at Catholic Bazaar features Bryan and Taft
Hen B F Deahl of Goshen speaks for Bryan Kern and Marshald club while Senator A R Beardsley backs Taft Sherman at the Eagles hall bazaar opening. The flag contest opens the event with a window display vote ending at speeches. The fair runs three days.
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B. F. Deahl
Goshen
Bryan, Kern and Marshald Club
A. R. Beardsley
Taft and Sherman Club
Eagles’ Hall
Cuppy
No Brewery Posters Prohibited in Warsaw Case
Mayor Charles A. Rigdon of Warsaw Indiana who also serves as secretary of the Eagles faces a potential damage suit after refusing to post posters for Terre Haute Brewing on city billboards. A brewing firm agent delivered material and a contract was offered but Rigdon declined and threats of court action followed. The timing coincided with news that William Howard Taft would speak in Warsaw on October 24.
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Warsaw
Ind
Charles A. Rigdon
Protective Order of Eagles
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Brewing Company
Rigdon
Prohibition
Proceesing’s
Brewing. Company
Germans Rescue Balloon Crew From North Sea
Berlin October 15 The German balloon Busley believed to have fallen in the North Sea, but its aeronauts were saved by a steamer and taken to Scotland. Two balloons in the endurance race that sailed Monday are still missing.
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Berlin
Busley
North Sea
Scotland
Gompers to Speak at Federation Campaign Gathering
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will address a gathering in Bhichiart at 2:30 o clock under the federation’s auspices as part of a campaign event from Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel “Gompers
American Federation, of. Labor
Federation
Wayne
Will
Elkhart Delegates Honor W C T U At Bedford Convention
Elkhart county delegates returned from the statewide W C T U convention in Bedford October 12 to 13 with three pennants for local work. Five Elkhart representatives joined about 550 delegates as membership across the state reached 7 128, up 22 over the year. Elkhart county lists 215 members, with Elkhart central at 192, and Bedford hosted events in First Christian church with a 1600 seat capacity. Decorations featured plants flowers and banners while the evenings opened with welcomes from city leaders and church officials. County gains of fifty or more members earned stage time on Jubilee day. Continued on page 7.
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Elkhart County
Bedford
Elkhart
Milton
Wertz
Fred Pyle
Ci “Pray Parker
Elkhart Central
First Christian Church
Nappanee Electric Road Project Revived Amid Local Interest
Local readers revive discussion on the Ft Wayne and South Bend interurban through Milford while promoters study routes. The Milford Mail notes renewed attention after two years of debate and hints at possible parallel tracks with major rail lines, reflecting industry caution about parallel steam routes.
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Ft. Wayne & South Bend
Milford
Baltimore’& Ohio
Middle West
Socialist Speaker Attacks Taft Roosevelt Policies
Florence A. Whittles, a socialist campaigner, addressed about 250 people at Main and High streets. She claimed Taft supports Roosevelt policies and warned Roosevelt has steered the country astray. She criticized dinners and praised feeding families, standing on empty dinner pails and full baby carriages as symbols. Socialists plan a big October 24 rally with C. J. Hefflingworth to close the campaign. Concord township socialists caucused to nominate Jacob Schroeder trustee and Clyde Dickerhoff assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence A. Whittles
State Committee
Republican Party
C. J. Hefllingsworth
Concord Township
Jacob Schroeder
Clyde Dickerhoff
Firefighters Halt Early Blaze at Ship Shop
Lake Shore volunteer fire department quickly extinguished a boiler shop fire caused by an oven flash, preventing heavy losses. Alarm sounded. 150 feet of hose deployed. water stream stopped flames rapidly. Damage estimated under $100. Dobson of Akron is visiting the city.
Bandits Loot Mail Pouch From Trucks Near Kendallville
A mail pouch was snatched from a Lake Shore transfer at Kendallville Indiana, carried into nearby woods, looted, and burned. An armed posse led by Marshal Rimmel and Postmaster Weingarten pursued two men seen fleeing. Authorities link the incident to a prior attempted express messenger holdup near Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Lake Shore
Grand Rapids
An. Express
Ake
Goshen
Express
Iig
Hemenway Meeting Draws Elkhart Parade In South Bend
A crowd of about 1,000 heard Senator Hemenway at the Oliver theater in South Bend. Elkhart sent 170 marchers and three interurban cars with free transport boosting attendance. The event featured bands, a ladies quartet, and remarks urging support for the Roosevelt policies and a GOP campaign.
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South Bend
Elkhas
Oliver Opera House
Hemenway
South Ben&® Committee
Elkhart
Ethel
Voters’ Club
Gilbert Elliott
Senate
Reese
Hubert’ A. Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Hin
Indiana
Elliott
Itiavas
Gilbert
Hhiott
South Ben County
James B
Wiatson
Vany
Taft Invades Dixie to Help Republican Campaign
Taft travels through Kentucky and nearby areas to aid Republican congressmen including Senator-elect Bradley and State Chairman Wynn. The stops include Mt. Sterling Frankfort and Louisville with Taft speaking today while Bryan dates in Indiana shift to cover county seats in the Eighth district except Bluffton.
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Huntington
W. Va
Wim
Taft
Dixie
Bradley
Wynn
Langley
Edward
Kentucky
Mt. Sterling
Frankfort
Louisville
Indianapolis
Bryan
Indiana
Bluffton
Jackson Street Bridge Closure for Repairs
Jackson Street bridge is closed today for repairs. County crews replace worn pine planking with new three inch oak, a lasting improvement expected to avoid frequent future replacements.
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Jackson ST
Strangler Surrenders on Murder Indictment
Chicago report states Lyman Mann surrendered to police on return of an indictment charging the murder of Mrs. Fannie Thompson. Mann had been free on $25,000 bail awaiting trial.
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Chicago
Lyman
Mann
Fannie Thompson
Me Ts Altschul Guest of Peru Group
Me Ts Altschul of Peru Indiana was the guest of a group yesterday in a short-friends gathering.
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Altschul
Peru
Ind
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Fundy
Paign Fund
Parker
of Charities: Board
Bucklen Line
East Jackson Street
Fruch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
State
Nappanee Electric Road Project Alive
Dobson
Akron
Messenger
Rimmel
Weingart Im
Mediately
South
Tion
Boosters
James A. Hemen
The
Oliver Theater
Strangler
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