Bryan Campaign Across Indiana With Large Crowds
William Jennings Bryan toured central and northern Indiana in a nine city speaking trek ending in Indianapolis. He spoke at Tipton Kokomo Peru Wabash and Wabash urging anti monopoly views and moral reform while praising Philadelphia's reforms and addressing factory workers and farmers.
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Indianapolis
William Jennings Bryan
Indiana
Indianapolis Baseball Park
Bryan
Tipton
Mr. Bryan
John P. Kemp
Dan Sims
Lafayette
Kokomo
Steel Trust
Democratic Party
United States
Peru
Peter J. Coyle
Leverth
Wabash
W. W. Sharpe
The
Times-Star
Australia
New Zealand
Philadelphia
Great railroad strike imminent in New Orleans area
Discharge of ten machinists at the Algiers shops of the Southern Pacific may trigger a nationwide walkout. About ten thousand International Association of Machinists members could strike within a day or two, with district No. 11 covering New Orleans to Portland. Thomas L. Wilson, a vice president, commented.
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New Orleans
Algiers
Southern Pacific Railroad
International Association of Machinists
Portland
Ore
Thomas L
Wilson
Long illness ends in death of Springfield pioneer Hoffman
George W. Hoffman of Springfield township dies at 65 in Maysville after a 16 year illness paralyzed for the last decade. He leaves widow and four sons including County Attorney E G Hoffman, with funeral set for Thursday at 10:30 from the M E church in Maysville.
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George W. Hoffman
Springfield Township
Allen County
Maysville
Hoffman
E. G. Hoffman
Democratic County Central Committee
Germany
America
Missionary Association Meeting In Oberlin Reports Debt Reduction
The sixtieth annual meeting of the American Missionary Association opened in Oberlin Ohio. Treasurer H W Hubbard of New York announced total receipts for the year of 423 627, debt reduced from 89 254 to 67 912, Daniel Hand fund income 71 413, reserve legacy funds 104 405. Executive committee chair Charles A Hull said excess receipts over expenditures, debt cut by over 20 000, current work receipts 423 626 expenditures 402 285, leaving a year end balance of 21 241 applied to debt reduction. Current debt stands at 67 912.
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Oberlin
American Missionary Association
H. W. Hubbard
New York
Daniel Hand Educational Fund
Leacy
Charles A. Hull
Brooklyn
N. Y
Isle of Pines Suffered Storm Damage
Reports show considerable damage to Nueva Gerona Santa Fe and rural areas as houses were blown down fruit crops damaged and the wireless station wrecked. The steamer Cristobal Colon completed its run with no loss of life. American marines aided in lifesaving and property protection at Nueva Gerona.
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Havana
Isle of Pines
Nueva Gerona
Santa Fe
Cristobal Colon
Heney Opens Graft Probe as San Francisco Aide Takes Post
Francis J. Heney formally assumes the position of assistant district attorney of San Francisco and vows rapid action in the municipal graft investigation. A new grand jury is to be sworn in on Wednesday, with Heney to present collected evidence and seek indictments. The Chronicle reports prosecutors will request Mayor Schmitz return from Europe.
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San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Heney
the Chronicle
Schmitz
Europe
Fourteen Condemned to Die in Warsaw Fights
A chaotic transcript reports that fourteen socialists were condemned to die amid Warsaw fighting as October events unfolded. The article notes executions linked to the realignment of power and the suppression of socialist forces during the upheaval.
Enemies Seize Hearst Headquarters in Albany Political Tussle
Investigators report that the Hearst campaign headquarters at 44 State Street Albany was partially seized by anti Hearst Democrats. Ex Mayor Thomas M Osborne of Auburn who opposes Hearst paid the rent through May and organized shifting operations to the county committee room. A large stenographic force works under Osborne and others to aid the party.
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Albany
N. J
Democratic State Committee
William Randolph Hearst
No. 44
State Street
Thomas M. Osborne
Auburn
Heist
Patrick E. McCabe
Democratic County Committee
New York
Hearst
Conners
Mayor Osborne
Osborne
Mr. Hearst
Buffalo
Osborne explains it Auburn reference to Albany seizure
Thomas M. Osborne issued a statement denying any seizure of the Albany democratic headquarters. He said the current offices were established years ago by Senator Hill and funded by individual contributions including his own. He stated the rents and lease were secured to keep the rooms as an adjunct of the regular party organization and that those with legal claim to the property can recover it without trouble.
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Auburn
N. Y
New York
Albany
Thomas M. Osborne
Senator Hill
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
Murphy charges fall as grand jury finds no case
New York reports the grand jury cleared Tammany Hall leaders after investigating Charles F. Murphy's claim that Independence League managers held up candidates for cash. The jury called the charges campaign gossip and did not issue a presentment. Congressman J A Goulden testified he offered $500 for endorsements to back his petition for the league.
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New York
Grand Jury
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Tammany Hall
Independence League
J. A. Goulden
Motorman's craving for tobacco blamed in rear end crash
Pittsburg pa October 23 a rear end collision occurred between two cars on a bridge in Allegheny yesterday. A tobacco craving by the motorman led to the crash as a car bound for the bridge approached while another car moved toward it.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Life Underwriters Convene in St Louis Highlight Agent Role
The seven teenth annual convention of the National Association of Life Underwriters opens in St Louis with President Charles W. Scovel urging strong laws. He stresses the agent as the creative force, policyholders as the focus, and the need for public-interest legislation to protect society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National Association of Life Underwriters
Charles W. Scovel
Pittsburg
Provident Savings Life of
New York
New General to Command in California
Brigadier General John J Perishing will assume command of the California department on Thursday. General Frederick Funston arrives from Washington to transfer duties. Perishing has traveled from Tokio via Vancouver where he served as military attaché at the U S embassy to Japan. Funston will head to St Louis to command the southwestern division.
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San Francisco
John J. Perishing
Department of California
Frederick Funston
Washington
General Perishing
Tokio
Vancouver
United States
Japan
Funston
St. Louis
Traction Car Crashes Into Moving Train Near Michigan City
A runaway traction car on the Indiana Northern One from Laporte to Michigan City struck a moving freight train near the city. Twenty five passengers were shaken up but none seriously hurt as a grade crossing error and loss of control caused the collision and the car to overturn.
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Michigan City
Ind
Laporte
Phoenix Knights of Pythian form debating club
The Phoenix Lodge No. 101 Knights of Pythian organized a debating club at Wednesday night’s meeting. Members discussed topics for future sessions and planned activities for the lodge.
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the ‘Phoenix
Knights of Pythian
Testimony in Kansas City grain hearing exposes elevator trust attack
Kansas City grain hearing resumes with commissioners Clark and Lane as R R Beall of the National Train and Elevator company testifies that Kansas City board of trade blacklisted farmers dealing with the National board of trade. He cites 1904 price fixing by local elevators including Armour and a boycott of irregular shippers.
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Kansas City
Clark
Lane
Interstate Commerce
Chicago
Omaha
R. R. Beall
National Train and Elevator Company
National Board of Trade
Kansas City Board of Trade
National Board
Beall
New Orleans
Illinois Central
Illinois Central Railroad
New
John H.ijuarble
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr. Beall
Combine
Kansas Grain Dealers’ Association
Kansas City Grain
Kansas Grain
Elected Officers Named At Plymouth Congregational Meeting
Miss Gladys Williams entertained members of the Plymouth Congregational Church jun society at her Clinton, Me home. For the ensuing year Maude Jeffries was elected president, Marion Holmes secretary, Blanche Bauer treasurer. Committees were appointed and progressive red letters featured with refreshments served.
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Gladys
Williams
Jun Society
Plymouth
Clinton Me
Sammers
Maude ‘M. Jéffries
Marion Holmes
Blanche Bauer
Heilbroner Sees Fort Wayne Bid For Central League Entry
Louis Heilbroner returning from Grand Rapids reports directors voiced a desire to admit Fort Wayne next season though Terre Haute South Bend and Evansville show resolve to stay. He notes midwinter Toledo meeting will settle changes. Carson cites league liabilities of 11909.91 and assets 11592.60 with a 317.31 deficit.
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Louis Heilbroner
Grand Rapids
Frank R. Carson
John Ganzel
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
South Bend
Evansville
Heilbroner
Toledo
Carson
League
Rudell
Dayton
Walker
M. X. Sexton
Rock Island
Western Association
O. P. Morton
Ohio and Pennsylvania League
Woman thief at bargain rush case reported
Mrs C A Boyer reported a $60 loss at the S H Knox five and ten store on Calhoun street. A boy returned her handbag later, with the purse missing but a gold watch still inside. Police seek a description of a woman linked to the incident.
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C. A. Boyer
Boone Street
S. H. Knox
Calhoun Street
Rich wife in typists contest heads to New York event
Mrs Samuel R Whiting wife of a Springfield paper maker plans to enter the Madison Square Garden typewriters contest on October 27. She formerly Gertrude Greeley of Holyoke and is noted for fast typing speed, rivaling Mae Carrington at 291 words per hour.
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Springfield
Mass
Samuel, R. Whiting
Madison Square Garden
New York
Whiting
Bryan to Address Fort Wayne as Part of Big Democratic Tour
A Fort Wayne reception committee led by Senator Lew V. Dlcey plans to escort William Jennings Bryan by train from Columbia City to Fort Wayne for two speeches at Princess theater at 7 30 p m and an overflow meeting at Berry and Court streets. The Martha car carried Bryan and state leaders, with several hundred locals gathering for a glimpse as the interurban stops briefly.
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Lew V. Dlcey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Columbia City
Fort Wayne
Princess Theater
Berry and
Vourt Streets
Maurice Niezer
Philip Wyss
Louis Langard
William Boyer
H. A. Wiebke
M. J. Kinder
W. J. Hosey
Harry Hilgemann
Michael J. Shea
A. M. Schmidt
A. J. Moynihan
T. F. Bresnahan
Anslem Fuelber
Louis Griebel
Herman Mackwitz
Harry M. Williams
Gart Shober
Guy Colerick
H. P. Scherer
W. H. Shambaugh
Allen Hamilton
William Enough
A. E B. Melching
George H. Viberg
H. L. Gandy
E. B. Smith
Allen Zollars
Montgomery Hamilton
George Schick
B. J. Ehrman
Charles Griebel
J. M. Robinson
John Dailey
A. F. Rogge
Clifford J. Moran
George Butler
D. C., Stout
J. W. Fox
G. W. Stout
Bryan
Allen County
Princess
John W. Kern
L. Ralston
Frank E. Hering
Court Streets
Princess Rink
Mr. Bryan
Martha
O’brien
Dale J. Crittenberger
Indiana
C. F. Shelton
Peru
Huntington
Main Street
Bluffton
Hon. W
Old Hanna School To Be Sold After Board Vote
The board at Hanna City school met Monday evening to advertise bids for sale of the old Hanna school building and grounds on Hanna and Wallace streets. The prior structure closed after the new building opened nearby. The district may hire an additional German instructor.
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Iity School’ Board
Hanna
Hanna and
Wallace Streets
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