Widow wins policy claim against Modern Woodmen of America
A Shelby county jury awarded Mrs. Kate Peckham the full $3,000 policy sum from the Modern Woodmen of America after a suit over her husband’s death. The defense argued death by own action and insanity, but the verdict stood. The defense seeks a new trial while the policy interpretation remains under dispute.
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Woodmen of America
Shelby County
Kate Peckham
Albert C. Peckham
Carmel
Tariff Revision Plan Praised by Indiana Senator at Convention
Indiana Senator Hemnenway champions a tariff revision plan dubbed the Fairbanks plan. He argues for a December extra session to revise tariffs, stressing protection for American workers, home markets, and a clear Republican path to steady business and national leadership.
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Fairbanks
Friends of Protection
Republican Party
Hemenway
House of Representatives
Senate of the
United States
Congress
Senate
Indiana
Lincoln
Harrison
McKinley
Roosevelt
The Luckiest Day Of My Life By Charles Budaha wney
Fragmentary text describes a personal anecdote about a lucky day and a medical issue. The legible parts mention California and a doctor named F. R. Gob etore with a baby suffering from eczema.
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Charles F. Budahawney
Calfornia
F. R. Gobetore
Indiana Democrats Endorse Local Option Temperance Shift
The Indiana Democratic platform shows minimal approval of temperance, defending local option in city wards and townships. Observers note the convention was influenced by Thomas Taggart and brewery interests, with a cautious plank added after brewery pressure.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Petersborg Press
New Castle Courier
Tipton County
Republican Party
Tipton
Democratic Party
Thomas Taggart
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Crawford County
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