Marshall Emerges as Unity Candidate for Indiana Governor
The Indiana Democratic Party rallies behind Thomas R. Marshall as a united, highly favored candidate for governor. The piece lauds his unselfish campaign, vast public support, and the party's confidence in his fitness and leadership. It warns against violent anarchist rhetoric and praises orderly, principled politics.
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Democrats
Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
Marshall
Democratic Party of
Indiana Democracy
Weaklings for Assassins and the Anarchist Threat
The piece compares three U S assassination attempts to a McKinley murder, labeling the attackers as wool-brained zealots warped by free speech. It argues that the killers share a warped worldview and lack reason, comparing Czolgossy Szolzsbach and Silverstein to earlier assailants in Chicago and New York.
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William McKinley
Chicago
New York
Szolzbach
Silverstein
Democratic State Convention Names Strong Ticket at Indianapolis
The Indiana Democratic convention in Indianapolis nominated a solid ticket headed by Thomas R. Marshall and adopted a broad platform. The slate shows unity, integrity, and commitment to economy, constitutional supremacy, and tempered temperance policies with local option as a component. The brew ers influence was minimal, and delegates were earnest in public and party aims.
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Indianapolis
Thomas R. Marshall
Democratic Party
Reform in Washington Alarms Liquor Interests
Dispatches from Washington indicate liquor interests in the capital are genuinely alarmed by reform efforts. The report notes resistance from saloon and brewery sectors as policy debates intensify and potential changes loom.
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Washington
Reform drives in Washington target saloons and race tracks
Allied liquor interests advise joint action to retain saloons while reform forces push for prohibition and a ban on turf betting at Benning race track. Congress considers closing nonessential businesses on Sunday, aiming at theaters and amusements as part of a broad moral crusade in Washington.
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Congress
Senate
House
Washington
Benning
Washington Jockey Club
District of Columbia
Hay
Virginia
Retired Arctic Explorer Greely Placed on Army List
Major General Adolphus W. Greely, famed polar explorer, is retired on age grounds while on leave in the Orient. He once led a 1881 polar expedition that returned only seven of twenty five, and his work included reorganizing the national weather bureau. Brigadier General Winfield S. Edgerton succeeds him at the Dakota department HQ in St. Paul.
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Adolphus W. Greely
Congress of the United States
General Greely
Orient
Department of Dakota
St. Paul
Winfield S. Edgerly
United States Army
Greely
Winfield
Schley
Polar Seas
Fifth Cavalry
National Weather Bureau Service
Democrats Praise Indiana Convention and Marshall Ticket
Democrats across Indiana applaud the Indianapolis party convention. They praise Hon. Thomas R. Marshall as governor nominee and approve the platform and ticket. Organizers report lifted spirits and broad confidence, with no bitterness over primary outcomes.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Thomas R. Marshall
Free speech and suppression of incendiary Italian newspaper
Postmaster General Meyer acts to exclude from mails an Italian language Archist newspaper printed in Paterson New Jersey that urged murder and arson. He argues suppression protects public welfare and upholds liberty regulated by law and a free press as an agent of both law and liberty.
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Paterson
N. J
Meyer
Indiana Conventions Signal Strong Party Satisfaction
The Indianapolis republican convention is expected to yield results that satisfy the party ranks as completely as the democrats were last week. Democrats left their Indianapolis gathering with a strong sense of contentment and no explanations to offer.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Twelfth district Democrats back Thomas R. Marshall at state convention
Reports from Indianapolis describe strong loyalty and high enthusiasm among Twelfth district Democrats for Thomas R. Marshall at the state convention, signaling a notable showing that impressed the rest of the state.
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Indianapolis
Thomas’ R. “Marshall
Taft Candidacy Faces Labor Scrutiny Across Nation
The piece notes Mr Marshall as a model of character and ability. It reports organized labor preparing to challenge Tafts bid, while Fairbanks and Knox garner labor support. It mentions upcoming nationwide meetings to declare labor stance on presidential hopefuls.
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Organized Labor
William Howard Taft
Joseph Cannon
Fairbanks
Knox
Labor
No legal error found in Gillette execution say advisers
Spiritual advisers state no mistake occurred in Chester Gillette's death. They argue his crimes justify capital punishment and urge no sentimentality for him, while acknowledging the country may recall the victim with pity for years to come.
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Chester Gillette
Gillette
Denver Judge Lindsay Influence on New York Children's Court
The piece notes Judge Ben Lindsay of Denver spreading ideas on handling misbehaving youth. It recalls New York's first children’s court started in September 1802 and its progress. Since then 6,570 children were put on probation instead of prison, with 5,543 becoming good citizens, an about 84 percent success rate.
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Ben Lindsay
Denver
New York City
Home-coming for Tom Marshall draws Columbia City crowd
Citizens of Columbia City from newborn to elder join in honoring the return of Tom Marshall. The meeting notes instruct the secretary to cast Whitley county’s vote for Thomas R. Marshall next November, aiming for a unanimous decision.
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Columbia City
Tom Marshall
Whitley County
Thomas R. Marshall
Taft and Bryan Urged to Debate in Open Campaigns
The text calls for Taft to pay attention to Bryan and suggests joint debates as the campaign unfolds. It argues against ongoing hostile and extended attacks, proposing direct exchanges to clarify issues and engage voters.
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Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Geographers Count 63412 Islands Invite Navy Fleet Visit
Reputable geographers claim 63 412 Pacific islands and nearby branches. They send urgent invitations to the Navy Department seeking a visit from the fleet to verify and observe the archipelago.
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Pacific
Navy Department
Fleet
Abe Hummel Faces Retirement After Turbulent Years
The eminent Abe Hummel contemplates retirement with a million dollars in hand yet acknowledges the past two years were harrowing and unlikely to be repeated.
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Abe Hummel
Michigan educator counsels boxing for girls in Indiana
An educator travels to Indiana to advise girls on boxing gloves as a training method promising some benefit while urging patience for full fruit. She argues cheaper, better options exist that won’t disrupt household work.
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Michigan
Indiana
Tom Marshall Seeks Uniting Leadership Across Factions
Indianapolis report notes Tom Marshall claims all factions and promises unity under his leadership. He argues the party should unite behind one commander and dismiss factional divisions. Marshall asserts his plan will bring cohesive direction and stronger organizational balance.
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Indianapolis
Tom Marshall
Aldrich Currency Bill Advances in Senate Amid Caution
The Aldrich currency bill passed the senate but officials warn that individuals may still face the same old means of obtaining money. The message urges continued effort and optimism despite ongoing policy changes.
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Aldrich
Senate
Large turnout for county teacher licenses examination
An unusually large number of applicants took the examination for licenses as county school teachers in this city Saturday. The examination is being given by County Superintendent Felger in the Elektron building. While the corps of teachers for Allen county is pretty well filled up at the present time, there are always some dropping out and it is not often that there are many on the waiting list for assignments.
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Felger
Elektron
Allen County
Visiting and Organizing Committees Launch Campaign
Fort Wayne Federation of Labor committees start an active campaign after five months of rest. Warmer weather boosts work to mobilize support as the groups plan outreach and organize workers this week.
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Fort Wayne Federation of Labor
Death of Oscar F Crall Sudden in Ashland Ohio
Oscar F Crall died very suddenly at his home in Ashland Ohio. He was 64 and well known in Fort Wayne circles with relatives advised Saturday of his death following a morning collapse at home.
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Oscar F. Crall
Ashland
Ohio
Fort,.Wayne
Oscar F.crall
Grall
Fort Walls
McCracken Retires From High Office in Louisville Route
Louisville March 25 A. M. McCracken after more than twenty years as general superintendent of the Louisville Henderson and St Louis Railway resigns effective April 1. Lucien J. Irwin to succeed him. Health prompted the decision. McCracken previously led the effort to build the 188 mile line with the McCracken brothers in the 1880s.
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Louisville
Louisville, Henderson and St. Louis
M. McCracken
Lucien J. Irwin
Henderson
McCracken
Fort Wayne
Ind
Two Workmen Injured in Pennsylvania Shops Incident
M. R. Hardendorf a blacksmith and G. G. Strock a machinist s helper at the Pennsylvania shops will be off work for several days after an accident last Friday. Hardendorf lacerated a finger by a steel piece and Strock received a brass fragment in his right hand.
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M. R. Hardendorf
G. G. Strock
Pennsylvania
New Electrical Machine Compensare from Fort Wayne Works
Fort Wayne Electric works build a device called the compensare designed to reduce fire and accident danger in panorama and moving picture machinery. It eliminates resistance wires for life and property protection, saves electricity, and will pay for itself quickly. Twenty machines are under construction with one in operation at the temple.
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Fort Wayne Electric Works
Nickel Plate Engineer Hurt in Bellevue Incident
Nickel Plate engineer Schachtele, on a run between this city and Bellevue, is recovering at his Bellevue home from severe injuries after a Wednesday accident. He fell from engine steps after hitting a cattle guard, was dragged forty feet, and suffered a scalp wound plus multiple broken ribs and other bruises. He received surgical aid after being brought to Bellevue.
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Engineer Schachtele
Bellevue
Schachtele
Primary election date set for Allen County
At a Friday meeting the Allen County board of primary election commissioners selected Friday May 1 as the primaries date. The board includes William Fruechtenicht, Joseph Mason, and Wilbur G. Carpenter with Fruechtenicht as chair and Mason as clerk. The new law covers democratic and republican nominees for county judicial legislative and township tickets.
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Board of Primary Election Commissioners
Allen County
William Fruechtenicht
Joseph Mason
Wilbur G. Carpenter
Board of Commissioners
Fruechtenicht
Mason
Kennedy and ally told to leave city after alleged con
Charles Kennedy and another man known as Toledo Buck were questioned by Patrolman Spillner and ordered by Chief Ankenbruck to leave town. They were suspected of swindling a traveling man at a flats resort, but were not arrested as the witness wished to avoid publicity. Kennedy is the son of John Kennedy, acquitted in the Sam Augsburger murder trial.
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Charles Kennedy
Toledo
Spilllner
Ankenbruck
Kennedy
John Kennedy
Sam Augsburger
Saloon Owner John C Figel Reports Police Incident
A damaged OCR fragment notes John C Figel, saloon keeper, connected to a police matter on Veterans Street. Details are unclear in the text.
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John. C. Figel
Grace Reformed women host thimble party and wedding notices
Mrs. A K Zartman hosts Grace Reformed church women for a Thursday afternoon thimble party with sewing and a surname guessing contest. Edith Foster played piano as guests enjoyed lavender hyacinths and daffodils and refreshments. A forthcoming wedding in Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 8 for Miss Margery Knowlton, and multiple spring social events and anniversaries with local families are noted.
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A. K. Zartman
Grace Reformed Church
Surprise party at Huntertown M. H. church parsonage
A surprise gathering was held at the Huntertown M. H. church parsonage for Rev G Hartman Bright and his wife. Hosts included Mrs Sarah A Cook and Mrs Samuel Fulkerson with assistance from friends of the Wallen M. church. Guests were warmly welcomed and the event described as one of the season’s merriest.
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Luther Pratt
Bright
Sarah A. Cook
Samuel Fulkerson
George Opliger
Charles Badiac
Edward Opliger
George Griswold
George Pfeiffer
Allen Waters
Bert Smith
Elmer Cook
Isadore Badiac
Walter Haire
May Swank
Sadie Cook
Misses Pearl
Carrie
Elsie Opliger
Grace Golden
Misses Bessie
Susie Meyers
Verna Pfeiffer
Messrs
Arthur Opliger
John Lakey
Oscar Cook
Howard Pfeiffer
Clayton Haire
George Golden
Huntertown
M. H
G. Hartman. Bright
Wallen ‘M
Reid
Su Pe
Poneto Man Ends Life by Morphine in Fort Wayne Hotel
Harvey Jones of Poneto Wells county was found dead in a Harmon house room at 8 am Sunday. Coroner Kesler says morphine bottle found beside him indicates suicide within the prior day. Clerk Carl Rode recalls Jones registered Friday midnight and a roommate was considered before discovery.
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Harvey Jones
Peneto
Wells County
Harmon
Kesler
Jones
Henry Wellman
Daniel Jones
Poneto
Carl Rode
Rode
Man End His Life Facing Damages and Criminal Case
Harvey Jones of Poneto died by swallowing morphine in Bluffton after leaving home Wednesday night. He faced two court actions, a civil damages suit from Woodward for 5000 dollars and a pending criminal charge. Friends learned of his death from Coroner Kessler. Jones, 40, had a troubled career including a sawmill accident and an alleged assault on a blind man, which worsened his mental state. His father Daniel Jones is a Wells county farmer.
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Harvey Jones
Poneto
Kesler
Jones
Daniel Jones
Wells County
Bluffton
Woodward
Bond
Narrow escape as car skids on Cass Street near Fourth
Four occupants of a machine owned by Dr. Luella Derbyshire faced a frightening ride on Cass Street at Fourth as the vehicle mounted a curb and skimmed a pole then veered across the road toward another pole. The only damage was a smashed front wheel with no injuries reported.
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Luella Derbyshire
Cass Street
Derbyshire
Fo Street
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A. M. McCracken
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H. M. McCracken
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Ann Arbor
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Prof. Knowlton
Michigan University
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G. B. Bursley
Mrs. Thieme
Fred Crall
Alice Fairfield
Frank
Davis
Babylon
L. L
Cyrus K. Fairfield
Mr. Preston
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Wayne Street
M. E
Fairfield
Eva Tinkham
Helen Cook
Charles Trisket
Helen Denny
Blanche Trisket
Kathryn Freese
Gertrude Chapman
Luella Moellering
Marie Dawkins
Sydney Karn
Ed O'Rourke
Paul Kucher
George Moritz
Carl Gordon
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Fred Buhr
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Florence
William Gerhardt
Myrtle Wilding
Hilda Lane
Adah Burdett
Miss Burdett
Miss Wilding
Kenneth Larwill
Jessamine Bailey
Ethel Saylor
Bessie Jones
Oliver Jones
William A. Morris
Frankfort
Charles Greenich
Medsker
L. B. DeHaven
Andrew Leuw
Charles Rabus
BE. W. Gudakunst
Robert Mueller
Charles Pape
W. Y. Cherry
George Humphrey
Edward Hobrock
Charles Tyger
Thomas Snook
Frank Ehinger
Clayton Grout
George Fox
Robert Cook
Otto Scheumann
Charles Jones
W. D. Henderson
J. ©. Scroggy
Jacob Hetrick
Clara Stenner
Edith Beuke
Eva Jones
Mesdames Hetrick
Scheumann
Hobrock
PRING
Rexall
Meyer Brothers CO
Harmon House
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