Publicity law mystery on campaign expense records
Washington reports the 1910 publicity act amendments leave individual candidate expense statements public access to discretion of the Senate clerk or House clerk. Virginia senators Martin and Swanson face questions as to whether their expenses must be disclosed before the September 7 primary. Potential fines or jail terms exist for late filings, while South Trimble signals possible openness if challenged.
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Washington
Martin and
Swanson
Virginia
Bennett
Senate
House of Representatives
Secretary
House
South Trimble
Irish Day and Farmers Day Draw Crowds at Robison Park
Irish day and Farmers day attracted Fort Wayne residents and visitors for a two event afternoon at Robison park. The Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary hosted a program featuring music feasting athletic sports and a baseball game with Capt Crans Hibernian Rifles facing an all star Hibernian roster. County Recorder Robert E. Kelly umpired the contest as crowds enjoyed tug of war foot races and a closing pavilion dance in chilly but festive weather.
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Robison Park
Fort Wayne
Knights of Columbus
Order of Hibernians
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Capt. Crans Hibernian Rifles
Hibernian
Robert E. Kelly
Hibernians
New Haven
Rifles Lose to Hibernians on Irish Day at Robison Park
Captain Cran's Rifles were overwhelmed 22 to 12 by the Ancient Order of Hibernians team during a wide program at Robison Park. Notable players included Senator S. B. Fleming and Rev. Father Edward Mungovan for the Hibernians, with the Rifles led by Cran. The event also featured a tug of war and several athletic contests as part of the Irish day celebration.
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Robert Cran
Hibernian Rifles
Order ofHibernians
Robison Park
S. B. Fleming
Hogan
James B. Cahill
Edward Mungovan
Arcola
A O. H
Sweeney
Winster
Hibernians
Walsh
Bogan
Fleming
Cahill
Mungovan
Hayes
C. Moran
McArdle
Dowling
Fred Murray
Action Against Pennsylvania Co Transferred to Fort Wayne
The $10,000 damage suit of Fran ziska Nieller administratrix against the Pennsylvania company has moved from Lake County superior court to the United States court in Fort Wayne. Mrs Nieller seeks damages for her husband who was in site of the incident.
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Franziska. Nieller
Pennsylvania
the Lake
United States Court
Fort Wayne
Noéller
Governor Mershall Declines Many Invitations
Indianapolis Aug 30 Governor Mershall tentatively accepts four invitations and declines thirteen with several more under consideration. He may speak at Evansville during Sept 24 week and will address the German Protestant Orphans association on Sept 10. He may also speak in Bicknell for Labor Day and may attend the Ohio capital centennial in August next year.
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Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Mershall Todey
Evansville
German General Protestant Orphans’ Association
Bicknell
Harmon
Ohio
Terré Haute
Lafayette
Fort Wayne
Old National Bank Moves Cash To New Burglar-Proof Vault
The Old National bank today transferred its cash and valuables into a newly built burglar-proof steel and concrete vault occupying a central position in its remodeled building. The old vault, long in use, is being torn out to create extra office space for clerical staff.
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Old National Bank
Verandas Added to Lutheran Hospital Building
Construction begins on rear verandas for the Lutheran hospital on the second and third floors and a new front fire escape. Work is slated for completion within two to three weeks.
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Lutheran Hospital
Nicknames for Newspapers Through English Press History
The piece traces how major papers once carried colorful nicknames. It notes the Times as the Thunderer and Granny, the Morning Post as Jeames, and the Morning Herald and Standard as Mrs Harris and Mrs Gamp affiliated through shared owners. It also mentions the Morning Advertiser as the Barrel Organ Top Tube and Gin and Gospel Gazette, with the Pink as Sportings Times alias.
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Times
Granny
Thunderer
Morning Post
Morning Herald
Standard
Harris
Gamp
Morning Advertiser
Gospel Gazette
Sporting Times
Misohdon Chronicle
Fifteen Killed as Charleston Hurricane Damage Grows
Charleston reports a million dollars in damage after the Sunday hurricane. Fifteen dead are confirmed with fears that sea island reports will raise the toll. Police crack down on looting while fire patrols guard against outbreaks. Navy yard losses exceed twenty thousand with torpedo boats and buildings damaged.
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Charleston
S. C
Navy Yard
Coast Guard cutters hunt for stranded ships after hurricane
Five revenue cutters from Key West to New York scour the Atlantic for disabled vessels unable to signal distress. Commandant Berthel fears many small sailing ships lie at sea helpless after Monday’s hurricane. The rescue fleet includes the Onondaga at Norfolk the Seminole at Wilmington Yamacraw at Charleston Forward at Key West and Seneca at New York.
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Washington
Atlantic
Key West
New York
Berthel
Norfolk
Wilmington
N. C
Charleston
Keywest
Local Army Recruiting Post Reflects Employment Trends
At the local army recruiting station under Sergeant Seiler, enlistment interest rises with scarce work and falls when jobs are plentiful. Last month 30 applicants, 8 accepted, vs August last year 57 applicants and 13 accepted. Most applicants are from the working class. wealthier sons and vagrants are less represented or barred.
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Uncle Sam
Army
Seiler
Fort Wayne
Graham elected vice president of reunion association
James Graham of this city was elected vice president of the reunion association for the four regiments of Fuller’s brigade. The group held its annual reunion in Columbus, Ohio, with Graham in attendance at the meeting.
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James ©. Graham
Fuller's Brigade
Columbus
Graham
Fort Wayne Board Endorses Safe Picture Show Halls
The board of safety and Fire Chief Hilbrecht approve Fort Wayne picture show conditions with satisfactory hall arrangements and adequate exits. Regular state factory inspectors monitor safety. council may add police jurisdiction over theaters seating under 300.
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Board of Safety
Hilbrecht
Fire Department
Fort Wayne
Licenses for Hunters Prepared by Indiana Officials
Indianapolis Aug 31 Forty thousand blank forms for hunters licenses prepared by the state fish and game commissioner to be sent to county clerks for the fall and winter hunting season. Last year clerks ran it of format about considerable resulted.
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Indianapolis
Ind
State Fish and Game Commissioner
Bryan and Kern Hold Conference in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Aug 30 It was 1 o clock this morning before the conference between W J Bryan and United States Senator Kern on national political matters ended at the Claypool hotel Bryan came to town from Richmond where he lectured and Kern met him The discussion centered on direct election of United States senators and related legislation with remarks that many topics were personal in nature and no discussion of presidential candidates occurred.
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. J. Bryan
United States
Kern
Claypool
Bryan
Richmond
Congress
Taft speaks at American Bar association closing session
President Taft arrives at Huntington hall amid a packed gathering to address judicial reform. He urges higher judicial salaries and notes supreme court justice pay should reach 24000 dollars annually. The bar association adopts a resolution denouncing judicial recall while electing officers.
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Boston
Taft
Aemircan Sbar Association
Huntington Hall
Robert S. Taylor
Fort Wayne
Ind
Association
American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology
Nathan W. MacKeeney
Illinois
Beverly
United States Circuit
United States
Supreme Court
John Marshall
Great Britain
France
American Bar Association
Stephen 8. Gregory
Ilinois
George Whitelock
Maryland
Frederick W. Woodhams
New York
Center of Population Position Disputed in Bloomington
Bloomington Ind Aug 31 according to best information the exact center of population may lie in two cellars or in the levee saloon district west of the public square. Washington reports the center in the west part of town with three possible spots from the square. Prof William A Coggshall Indiana University says two or three days more work will fix the exact site on the west side.
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Bloomington
Ind
United States
Washington
Wm. A., Coggshall
Department of
Indiana University
Here
Bad Taste and Drunkenness Figures in Local Court Reports
A Civil War veteran faced drunkenness charges after an inebriated journey with an improvised tea and tobacco sack. Other cases include a man jailed for loitering and a theft case bound for circuit court. Indianapolis beer prices rise due to barley and hops shortages driving higher costs.
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John Campbell
Huntertown
Man fined for laughing at police after traffic offense
William H. Radke received a $5 fine plus costs in city court after repeatedly cutting corners and mocking officers. Patrolman Erdman cited him for laughing at a whistle blown warning and Radke was sent to headquarters. Judge Mungovan warned that further violations would raise penalties. Also in court were John Ford and Mike Memsise, charged with public intoxication, ordered to seek work and stay sober.
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William H. Radke
William
Erdman
Radke
John Ford
Mike Memsise
Five Fractures in Arm Stuns Huntington Boy Visitor
Master Raymond Redding seven year old from Rockford Wells county fell from a manger in a stable between Markle and Simpson on Prairie road. He sustained five fractures in the left arm including a wrist dislocation and multiple breaks. Two surgeons aided. X rays confirmed bone condition.
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Huntington
Ind
Frank Walter
Markle
Simpson
Prairie Road
Raymond Redding
Rockford
Wells County
Runaway Near Rome City Wounds Mrs Marshall
Mrs Thomas Marshall and her daughter Wanda were in a runaway near Rome City Indiana. Mrs Marshall suffered a fracture to her right arm and nasal bone along with bruises. Wanda escaped serious injury and was excited by the incident. Prior reports place the event just north of town on Tuesday afternoon.
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Rome City
Ind
Thomas Marshall
Wanda
Marshall
Judge Brown Attacks Recall of Judges at Bar Association
Boston August session of the American Bar association featured Justice Henry B. Brown advocating against recall of judges. He warned that public voting for judges represents political folly and questioned direct voter control of legislative officers. The convention also discussed legal education, compensation, delays, and admiralty bills.
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Boston
Henry B. Brown
United States Supreme Court
American Bar Association
Brown
Justice Brown
Association
Congress
Simeon E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Robert S. Taylor
Fort Wayne
Sunday funeral ban shocks Fort Wayne from liverymen
The Liversmen and Hackmen's Protective association ordered no carriages for Sunday funerals effective Sept. 1 except for contagious disease cases. Funeral directors, clergymen and cemetery authorities expect broad support as Sabbath time is tight, and services require two hours.
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Fort Wayne
Fort Warne
Liversmen and Hackmen's Protective Association
Liverymen and Hackmen's Protective Association
Chicago Drowning Victim Details Sought by City Attorneys
Chicago lawyers have written E W Cook asking for details of the accidental drowning of Jack Donnelly of Chicago who fell from the City of South Haven steamer into Lake Michigan on August 5 Mr Cook a passenger witnessed the drowning and the failed rescue when a relief boat was swamped leaving two men barely alive
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Chicago
E. W. Cook
Jack Donnelly
Lake Michigan
City
South Haven
Cook
Fire destroys John Mayer home near Decatur Indiana
At noon yesterday a fire alarm summoned Decatur firemen to John Mayer’s brick house on Lacnot road west of North Second Street. The structure was nearly total loss with most first floor furniture burned or damaged. Loss estimated at least $2,000. Fire likely started from a defective flue. Mayer was away at work in the country.
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Decatur. Ind
John Mayer
Lacnot Road
North Second Street
Heckman Finur
Mayer
Creamery to Start in Columbia City
Frank J. Myers has installed new machinery in a building adjoining his ice cream factory for butter production and will open the plant on Monday September 18. B. Spann of Wabash will run the business. Spohn, an expert, previously worked with Hel River Creamery of Wabash.
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Columbia City
Ind
Frank J. Myers
B. Spann
Wabash
Spohn
Hel River Creamery Company
Grocer Fined for Selling Rotten Eggs in Bluffton
Daniel E. Robinson, Barber Mills store keeper, was found guilty in Squire J. Rinehart's court of selling rotten eggs. He was fined ten dollars plus costs, and his attorney filed notice of appeal to the circuit court after verdict.
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Bluffton
Ind
Daniel E. Robinson
Barber Mills
Squire J. &. Rinehart
Robinson
Circuit
Old Resident Expires in Columbia City
Jacob Ramp aged 81 a well known resident and former saw mill owner of Columbia City died at his daughter Mrs David Bodley home on North Walnut street yesterday morning at 9 oclock after six years of partial paralysis
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Columbia City
Ind
Jacob Ramp
David Bodley
North Walnut Street
Seven Hurt When Interurban Car Crashes Into Construction Engine
Seven persons were injured in Indianapolis when an Indiana Union Traction interurban car struck a construction company traction engine at the Thirty-eighth street crossing. The engine was turned into wreckage and the car front vestibule demolished. No deaths occurred. Injured include Mrs. C E Benjamin Nora Bartholomew J W Wilson Ed Harris J N Jones Ada Jones and J E Lowe. Crew escaped injury. officials dispute speed readings due to damaged control equipment.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Logansport
Indiana Union Traction Company
Thirty-eighth Street
C. E. Benjamin
Connette
Bartholomew
Nora
J. W. Wilson
Tipton
Ed Harris
J. N. Jones
Arcadia
Ada Jones
J. E. Lowe
Wilson
Auto Hit By Street Car At Jefferson And Hanna Streets
A westbound street car struck a badly damaged Brush auto that stopped near the street car tracks at Jefferson and Hanna due to new track work. The car was still in the street later, with residents lacking the owner’s name.
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Jefferson and
Hanna
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Gase
Pennsylvania Company
Alonzo J. Colburn
Southern Railway
Ida Morgan
Rose Robinson
E. V. Cutter
Robert E. Smith
Columbia
M. Godsen
Waycross
Charles Godsen
G. Richter
Mary Richter
Lillian Stender
J. &. Graham
Bryan and Kern
Indiana
Ator
Mr. Taft
Ameri
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Campbell
Dinius
Pete Dinius
Hoffman Dispensary
Robert Fleming
East Wayne Street
Harry Hess
Kane
Moellering Brothers
Millard
William Radke
Lad
United States Supreme Bench
MR. Cook
Grocer
Indianapolis Crossing
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