Senate Panel Finds Clark Election Null and Voids Seat
The senate committee on privileges and elections reports that William A. Clark of Montana was not duly elected to the U S Senate due to briberies and corrupt practices by his agents. It recommends adoption of a resolution voiding the election and urges prompt senate action to restore public trust and address Montana’s election reputation.
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Washington
Chandler
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
Clark
Montana
William A. Clark
Senate of the
United States
Daly
Senator Clark
Supreme Court of Montana
Wellcome
Nolan
Insult at Manila Bay Day Sparks Diplomatic Comment
A Mexican paper condemns an insult to the Spanish Duke at Chicago for Manila Bay Day as deliberate, while noting Mayor Harrison avoided blame. The piece cites Yankee rudeness and hints at lasting diplomatic unease. The Mexican Herald discusses U S trusts shaping trade and likens Rockefeller to Napoleon in strategic genius.
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City of
Mexico
Correo Espanol
D’arcos
Manila Bay
Chicago
Harrison
Duke of
the Herald
Martin Denies Racing Scandal In San Francisco
Louisville arrival of Jockey Martin who rejects San Francisco dispatch claims of a coast race fixing plot with Jockeys Hennessy Piggott and trainer Lynch. He asserts honest betting and says he placed a large wager on Hard Knot because the horse could win under any ownership.
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Louisville
Martin
San Francisco Dispatch
San Francisco
Hennessy
Piggott
Lynch
Frisco
Hard Knot
Hasenfuss Trial Nearing End As Defense Testifies
The Hasenfuss case moves toward rebuttal after Mrs Hasenfuss described her life with Carl Westenfeld and denied buying poison. Cadillac witnesses prepared to testify on her character as the state plans cross examination and rebuttal testimony. Court actions include administrator appointment for Mrs Agnes Manning and several civil matters and a lunacy commission.
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Hasenfuss
Carl Westenfeld
Lawrence Heiney
Mr. Westenfeld
Charles Street
Daemling
Doughman
Cadillac
Mich
Michigan
Defense completes case in Hasenfuss murder trial
The defense rested after presenting Dr. A. P. Buchman and an important witness W. R. Reffelt testified on Mrs. Hasenfuss. Reffelt recalled knowing Westenfeld and earnings claims before his death. Cross examination touched on statements to reporters and alleged references to poison. The court adjourned for rebuttal evidence.
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Hasenfuss
A. P. Buchman
W. R. Reffelt
Mrs. Hasenfuss
Carl Westenfeld
Westenfeld
Salge
O’rourke
Court notes detail temporary shifts at state convention
Judge Vesey travels to Indianapolis for the republican state convention and Judge Ninde sits in the superior court during his absence. Several cases are dismissed in the superior court including Wilhelm vs Johnson and Milwaukee Harvester Co. vs Metcalf. Veronica Sack qualifies as administratrix of Henry Sack Jr. estate. The Hess Warming and Ventilating Company case continues.
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Vesey
Indianapolis
Ninde
Geo. Wilhelm
Sarah E. Johnson
Milwaukee Harvester Company
Andrew Metcalf
Veronica Sack
Henry Sack, Jr
Hess
Columbus
Ohio
Philadelphia
Hanna
R. M. Nevin
Dayton
Food and Dairy
Joseph Blackburn
Byron Lutz
Local news highlights and community notices
Mrs Hugh Rockhill visits Hot Springs for health. Frank Kehoe of Ottawa visits sister on South Calhoun. Rev Father Germaine Bell from St Vincent's college, Pa, visits his mother. Eighth graders prep for a Temple theater concert in late May. Mary Osman mother of newborn, home for emergencies, husband absent. Dr J D Chambers gifted book Our Queen on Queen Victoria. Harmony lodge to celebrate eighty first anniversary with speeches by O N Cranor and Alexander Johnson. Fruit grower William DeVilbiss predicts good Allen county crop barring bad weather. Rev George Borneman receives call to Port Huron English Lutheran church. brother-in-law of Dr Crull. New carnation variety Clara Belle exhibited by Miss Flick, stock valued at 10000. Patterson's bicycle goods and L O Hull's wallpaper ads.
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Hugh Rockhill
Frank Kehoe
Ottawa
Ont
Thompkins
South Calhoun Street
Father Germaine Bell
St. Vincent’s College
Pennsylvania
City
West Main Street
Temple Theater
Odd Fellowship
O. N. Cranor
Muncie
Alexander Johnson
William DeVilbiss
Washington Township
Allen County
George Borneman
Bad Axe
Mich
Port Huron
Borneman
Concordia College
Eric Crull
Miss Flick
West Berry Street
New York
Clara Belle
Fort Wayne cycling association plans Decoration day road race
A meeting of the Fort Wayne Cycle Dealers Protective association discussed a Decoration day race with about 500 dollars in prizes. A track race is favored with possible tracks Robison park or Driving park. Handicaps will be used and many entries are expected. The decision rests with the next meeting and a committee will be appointed.
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Fort Wayne
Driving Park
Chaotic Campaign Competes as Griffiths Faces Tight Race
Chaotic scene surrounds local races as candidates vie for votes. Griffiths stands out with a sunny, optimistic outlook amid tight polling and close competition ahead of election day.
Indiana Republicans gather for dry convention in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis meeting opens with 1434 delegates arriving as J Frank Hanly presides while six governor hopefuls and many lieutenant governor candidates set up HQ. A dry, orderly convention aims to end cigars and drinking at headquarters with wives allowed in a dedicated area. Griffiths leads in the governor race with Durbin second and Hogate weakening in Terre Haute.
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Povernor
Griffiths
Durbin
Hogate
Terre Haute
CHURUBUSCO ITEMS BRIEFLY UPDATE LOCAL LIFE
W. W. Madden of Lake township moves to town this week. About forty democrats attended the Columbia City convention. J. W. Nickey did business in Attica. W. M. A. members Thomes and Deardorff returned from Hicksville Ohio. Mrs. Hannah Egg operated on for appendicitis at Hopa hospital. Miss Myrtle Fowler in Fort Wayne. The Decks买 sold Hosack property and will move. Madden will occupy town property. Several locals visited Fort Wayne. commencement May 2 lists five graduates. Licenses and travel notes include a new rubber tired carriage and liquor license application for Blue Lake.
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J. W. Nickey
Attica
Thomes
C. Deardorff
Fogel
Hicksville
Ohio
Hannah Egg
Fort Wayne
Hopa Hospital
Myrtle Fowler
Jennie Rockhill
Mae
John Deck
Hosack
George Taylor
O. B. Smith
Lake Township
M. E
George Kichler
Mable Stamates
Charles Brown
Arthur McCarthy
Ella Kichler
Howard Geiselring
Arthur McCarty
William Steele
Valorous Brown
Felger
Leo Isay
Chicago
Walters
McDuffee
Social Democratic Club to discuss Public Utilities ownership
The Social Democratic club of the Seventh and Tenth wards will meet Wednesday evening at Puff's hall on Hanna street. English speeches will address socialism or government ownership of public utilities. The public is invited.
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Social Democratic Club
Puff’s Hall
Hanna Street
Just what you want in a trunk at Patterson's
A compact sale note appeals to shoppers seeking durable storage trunks at Patterson's department store. The item is pitched as a practical choice for travel and organization with emphasis on quality and value.
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Patterson’s
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America
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Mary Fox
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Alton Arney
George F. Felts
Brutus A. Bourne
Father Delaney
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
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St. Vincent's Hospital
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L. C. Hull
Calhoun &T
Outlook
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Ind
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Griffiths’ Prospects
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Hanly
J. Frank Hanly
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