Wilson and Marshall for President and Vice President
At Baltimore the Democratic National Convention nominated Woodrow Wilson for president and Thomas R. Marshall for vice president on the forty-sixth ballot. The roll call showed Wilson leading Clark and Underwood supporters waning as rivals withdrew and unit-rule votes favored Wilson, who reached a record total of 602 with Clark at 329.
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Judge vows whipping post for husband batterer in Baltimore
June 20 Judge Elliott states he will convict and sentence a man for assaulting his wife and will send him to the whipping post. The remark is aimed at protecting Baltimore women.
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Elephant zings prank fail in New York freight car
In Tarrytown New York on June 28 an Italian worker attempted to entertain friends by peppering an elephant in a freight car. The elephant Jumbo II sneezed violently and, angered, grabbed the Italian with his trunk and tossed him.
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Marshall Named Vice Presidential Nominee After Surprise Ballot
The Democratic convention nominated Governor John E Burke then shifted to Thomas R Marshall for vice president after Marshall led on the forty third ballot. Delegates left the hall singing, ready to return home. A separate report notes MIses Harriet Quimby killed in a Dorchester bay crash while piloting a mono plane with W A P Willard aboard. In London a coroner calls Keller's starvation death a mad act despite his $70 cash and $35 in bank books.
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Helpless When On Its Back Camel Troubles in Sand Dunes
A French explorer recounts camels tumbling into a mud ditch on a sandy caravan route. The animals lie on their backs with legs in the air and cannot right themselves without help. It took over thirty minutes and many men to pull one camel free.
Strike Vote Favors Action by Pennsylvania Railroad
A June report shows about 96 percent of 25 000 Pennsylvania Railroad workers favor a strike unless management addresses grievances presented to the general manager. The dispatch notes injuries in a separate incident involving an Italian worker amid the events around the coal cars.
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Will contest over Hester Neeley estate valued at $300000
Madison county court hears suit to invalidate Miss Hester Ann Neeley's will claiming lack of mental capacity and undue influence by executor Thompson G Neeley. The estate includes a $75000 business block and a $60000 block trust to fund churches of Anderson. Seventy six plaintiffs led by Jacob M Neeley allege fraud and duress. churches have not yet received any checks as settlement may take years.
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Indiana Equal Suffrage convention closes in Logansport parade
The third annual Indiana Equal Suffrage association convention ended in Logansport on Saturday with a grand street parade. Over 100 automobiles participated with floats from local businesses, led by two bands a police platoon and the city fire department. Ruth Hildebrandt 18 served as parade marshal on a black horse.
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Accused of Cutting Girl's Hair in Brazil
Richard Burger was arrested on a charge of malicious mayhem after Della Kincaide alleged he cut off a large portion of her hair with shears. Burger admits being in the room but denies the act, claiming she cut her own hair and offered to settle for $50.
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Bars Dances Over Saloons Indianapolis June 28
Superintendent Hyland orders station sergeants to be stricter issuing dance permits. Policy has always barred permits for dance halls over saloons and no change planned. Couple Clash on Religion Goshen June 26 Musa Finch of Elkhart divorces Wills Finch citing Christian Science healing as the cause.
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Lafayette Man Killed By Train In New Mexico
Lafayette, July 1 William Faustich age 21 a well known local youth was instantly killed yesterday at Galena New Mexico when he was struck by an Illinois Central passenger train and fatally injured.
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Actress Valeska Suratt Files Voluntary Bankruptcy
Terre Haute July 1 A voluntary petition for bankruptcy has been filed in federal court by actress Valeska Suratt of Terre Haute. The petition lists liabilities of 42470 69 and assets of 18250, detailing a substantial deficit.
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Dunkirk glass worker fined after attack on girl
Lary Wyndham, a Dunkirk glass worker, was fined 100 dollars and costs by a circuit court jury for attacking a sixteen year old girl. In Morristown, Charles Tillgon and William Cremenes were fined 50 dollars each and sentenced to 30 days in jail for running a blind tiger. Roy Winton, 17, was struck by a car in Walkerville while bicycle riding. his injuries may be fatal. Alfred Lambert, 14, died when dynamite pups exploded in Wabash. the blast tore away part of his body.
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Prisoner escapes after funeral leave in Indiana
Jeffersonville reports Roy Jarboe, an inmate released without guard to attend his mother's funeral, failed to return to the reformatory. Governor says such absences are common and guarded if needed. Jarboe likely to be recaptured. Also notes three Jersey cows killed by a touring car near Lawrenceburg and a farmer killed after being struck by a colt near Knightstown.
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Indiana News in Brief Mixed local incidents and closures
Indianapolis area stores extend closing to 5 PM for the first five days of July and August while reports from Petersburg Terre Haute Muncie and other towns note injuries crimes and minor defeats. Incidents include a boy kicked by a horse a cart crash two fatal oil burns thefts and a pawn shop fine.
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