Decisive stand on important issues in district convention
In a Friday afternoon platform, the Democratic Twelfth district convention denounced corruption across government and the post office, urged strict state banking laws, opposed corporate trust abuses, condemned tariff injustices, and criticized Indiana Republican actions on home rule, gerrymandering, and fiscal waste. It commended Rep. J. M. Robinson and endorsed the party’s nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payelith
Ulrey
Post Office Department
Republican Congress
Democratic Party
Congress
Democratic Regia Intors
Indiana
Auburn
Waterloo
DeKalb County
Lagrange
Topeka
la Grange
Avila
Noble County
Angolan
Steuben County
Fort Wayne
Supreme Court
Indiana Legislatura
Creative An. Siectiva
Fort Wi ‘Dayne
Tran
Indianapolis
Republican Legie
Wells
Adame
United States
Robinson
J. M. Robinson
Miles
Wood
E. F. Ware
Great Dane and Bull Dog Battle Royal Ends in Death
A Monday fight to the death between John Monahan Jr s bull dog of about 30 pounds and Dr W E H Myers s 180 pound Great Dane in Myers livery barn left both dogs fatally injured. The bull dog died after its jaws locked, and the Dane, showing hydrophobia symptoms, was shot by Dr Myers.
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John Monahan, Jr
W. EH. Myers
Myers
Ivory
Dr. Myers
Unique character buried in Bu selles cemetery after death
Columbus Kirkum, a reclusive figure from Frankfort Indiana, died at the county infirmary. He had saved enough to buy a lot in Burnell’s cemetery and arranged with undertaker W M Comley for burial. Though from a wealthy family, he died in poverty in the attic of the courthouse and at the county fair grounds.
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Frankfort
Ind
Potters
Columbus Kirkum
Buanell’s
W. M. Comley
Kirkum
Court House
Seven Receive Diplomas At Lafayette Commencement
Seven young people graduated at Lafayette commencement exercises Saturday night. The class included Carrie Crabbs Frankie Levan Cleveland Nicodemus Richard Togwell Samuel Parr Martha Moiland and Hertha Lawrence. Miss Crabbs was salutatorian and Miss Lawrence gave the valedictory. Attorney Edward Hoffman of this city delivered the address.
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Lafayette
Ownedly
Clas
Carrie Crabbs
Frankie Levan
Cleveland Nicodemus
Richard Togwell
Samuel Parr
Martha Moiad
Don
Hertha Lawrence
Anti Parker Men Hold a Meeting in New York
A Parker convention opposed Parker's New York instructions. William J. Bryan led the speak ers and urged sending a delegation to St Louis to vote against Parker. The platform denounced tariff policies and urged resisting monopoly while criticizing Parker's perceived evasiveness and lack of clear policies.
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New York
City
Mr Bryan
Cooper Union
Parker
William J. Bryan
Samuel Seabury
Beret
St. Louis
Citizens Union
New York City
Ceas
August Belmont
Albany
Roosevelt
Colombia
Republic
Democratic Party
Bowser's Farm Dream Trials in Domestic Hopes and Winks
Mr Bowser and his wife discuss moving to a farm to boost income and health. He envisions dairy cattle and crops, projecting about 10 000 dollars annual output. A butcher warns it’s a dream, and Bowser returns home in comic chaos.
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Jon
Inda
Iva
Cripple Creek
John
Bow- Ber
Mr. Bowser
Jarkass
Imeet Mr. Bowser
Mia
Bowner
Hsien
Intriguing 19th Century Kitchen Dishes and Techniques
A collection of step by step recipes and tips for egg cups in water baths with cream, egg rings in tomato jelly, rhubarb pie with raisins or prunes, sassafras tea, fried apples in butter and sugar, chocolate pudding with cake, hominy drop cakes, orange honey mix, carrot tomato salad, gooseberry sauce, and a berry omelet served with a strawberry sauce. Contains noted quantities, methods, and ornamental touches.
Fire Destroys Several Pittsburg Businesses on Grant Avenue
A June 21 blaze on Grant avenue in Allegheny district destroyed parts of Allegheny Carpet Cleaning, Dust Construction, Allegheny Comics, and Skylight company operations. Fire crews fought the flames, with damages estimated and investigations likely to follow. Local firms affected include the cleaning, construction, publishing, and skylight firms in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Grant Avenue
Allegheny
Allegheny Carpet Cleaning Company
the Dust Construction Company
Allegheny Comics and Skylight Company
Alle
Firefighters Save Allegheny Torpedo Works From Fire Loss
A blaze jeopardized the Allegheny Torpedo company works with potential losses around 75000 dollars. Firemen’s rapid response prevented the spread and a catastrophic explosion, preserving the manufacturing site and nearby facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gheny Automobile Company
Allegheny Foundry
Allegheny Torpedo Company
Baked Cucumbers with Ham and Breadcrumbs Recipe
Recipe notes describe baking cucumbers with a white sauce, minced ham, paprika, and bread crumb crust. Cucumbers are halved and deseeded, rubbed with buttered crumbs mixed with onion, salt, and pepper, then baked until very soft and browned. The dish supposedly yields a nervy, savory result.
Harper Whiteleather wedding at Mrs Whiteleather home
Miss Maud Irene Whiteleather married Henry B. Harper in a Monday evening ceremony at 2323 South Harrison Street. Rev J N Field officiated before about forty guests. The couple departed for an eastern wedding trip and will reside with the bride’s mother after July 12.
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Carrie H. Whiteleather
South
Harrison Street
Maud Irene
Henry B. Harper
J. N. Field
First Baptist Church
Raymond Harper
Miss Glenn
Genevieve Parker
Decatur
Madge Jewell
Helen Harper
Mabel Carter
Earl Parker
Cocsac
Forest Osler
Lafayette
Frank Fanning
Butler
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Paufer
Bryan
Bryan Arogs
Mr. Hearst
Mr. Parker
White Parker
Worl
Isaac Beeks
Lagro
Bowser
Fez
C. B. Lewis
Annie Wells Morrison
Enia
Martha's
Harper-Whiteleather
Uncle Sam
U.S
Calhoun
People's Drug
Clinton
Berry Streets
Wayne Hotel
Swayne
S. Freistoffer
Denk
D&w-Tz
Lima
Sentinel
Dew
Bucher & Gibbs’ Plows
H. Pfeiffer & Son
EaSt Columbia St
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