Democrats Deliberate as Convention Delays Adjournment
Denver July 8 Special The platform and credentials committees said they would not report until 8 pm and asked for adjournment which was voted down. Delegates marched in the hall as Henry D Clayton likely speaks Thursday. Bryan leads with about 800 votes, while Col Guffey and Bryan forces clash over seating. The convention aims to nominate George Gray as running mate though his declination looms.
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Denver
Col
Platform and Credential Committee
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
James K. Jones
Arkansas
National Democratic Committee
Col. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Guffey
Fred T. Dubois
Idaho
Bryan set for first ballot nomination at Democratic National Convention
Report details a split among factions with Guffey securing a majority vote to back Bryan. A compromise allows Guffey to remain a committeeman while Bryan receives half of the Pennsylvania delegates. Indications suggest Bryan’s nomination on the first ballot despite opposition claims. W J Bryan expected to travel from Lincoln after nomination to urge elimination of the two sealed masonic rate at future conventions.
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Guffey
Bip
Keynetone
Toles
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Bryan
Johnson
Gray
Spppal
Tammany
McCarren
Brooklyn
Taggart Keeps His Promise At Democratic Convention
Indiana delegates and supporters fill seats as Toi Taggart ensures attendance at the Democratic National Convention. About 500 Indiana attendees include delegates and alternates, with tickets allocated by Taggart and his aides to ensure viewing by as many as possible. Names from across the state are listed among the attendees and supporters.
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Denver
Col
Toi Taggart
Joseph Reiley
Myron King
Taggart
Frank Kistler
Logansport
Cyrus E. Davis
Bloomington
L. L. Brown
Bedford
H. Kathrell
Peru
J. T. Atkin
Sullivan
C. Hoffman
Huntington
L. M. Smith
LaPorte
Lydia Steinback
Evansville
Kit Graham
Rockport
Rudolph Geiss
H. M. Stewart
P. A. Elkin
Bowling Green
C. H. Munger
Greenfield
A. L. Gervson
Rochester
G. W. Newman
G. P. Merchant
Brookston
Laura A. Wolf
Harry
Chester
Elkhart
H. R. Whitmer
J. A. Beane
Goshen
J. W. Kelly
Osgood
W. D. Moore
Brookville
F. M. Loomis
Amanda Smith
Ida E. Lillians
Roachdale
Ella Kegan
Tipton
W. B. Moffett
Bloomfield
J. M. Collendar
la Porte
J. W. Branden
Hitchcock Is Chosen National GOP Chair
Washington July 8 special Frank H Hitchcock was today unanimously chosen as chairman of the national Republican committee.
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Washington, D. C
Frank H. Hitchcock
National Republican Committee
Winona Interurban Plans Spur to Nappanee
The Winona Interurban Railway aims to build a spur from Milford Junction parallel to the B&O tracks, with service to Nappanee projected around Sept. 1. Dr. H. C. Dickey studied the plan and the board may approve at July meetings in Winona Lake. Estimated cost is 102000 dollars, with Napppanee residents expected to back 28000 dollars in stock. the line could benefit Goshen, Nappanee, and Warsaw.
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Nappanee
Winona Interurban Railway Company
Milford Junction
8. C. Dickey
Winona Company
Winona Lake
Goshen
Warsaw
Trinity Lutheran reception honors pastor and wife Betz
Society items note a reception at the parsonage Thursday evening for Pastor Carl Betz and his wife returning from their honeymoon. Mrs John F Scott and Mrs Samuel F Brubaker host the Baptist Ladies Aid Society at Mrs Scott's Parkside tomorrow. Also mention plans for Edward Kurtz and Helen McClure marriage in September and Hubbell-Ragedale ceremony at Lake Wawaseo Episcopal chapel.
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Trinity Lutheran Congregation
Carl Betz
John F. Scott
Samuel F. Brubaker
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Scott
Parkside
Edward Kurtz
Helen McClure
Lake Wawaseo
Lemonade Health Ban Sparks County Fair Debate
The state board of health rules against lemonade made in tin tubes for consumption at county fairs and lawn fetes. The ruling aims to ensure safer beverage preparation at public events and affects local vendors and fair organizers.
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State Board of Health
Oak Ridge cemetery plat and Sixth Street paving approved
City council in special session ordered the Oak Ridge cemetery addition plat recorded and approved the Sixth Street asphalt paving project with a total improvement cost of 20 169.68. Property owners face detailed assessments totaling hundreds of dollars each, with objections to excavation costs and front-foot pricing discussed.
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Oak Ridge Cemetery
Sixth Street
Dr. McGarvey
Kohler
Rimpler
Menaugh
Cemetery
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mary A. Butler
Nettle Kreider
Matilda Gillette
J. A. Snapp
Elmer Newell
Kate Warner
Catherine Irwin
Joseph Smith
J. C. Beck
C. A. Harper
D. A. Sanders
Haines Egbert
J. A. Carmien
Rachael Gartner
Trustees
First Baptist Church
Burton W. Butler
W. A. Brown
Charles Noel
Frank Kelly
M. C. Freyberg
Sarah Dewey
Harry M. Sanders
Herbert Gartner
Burt Slaughter
Ethan A. Dausman
W. L. Stonex
W. Batchelor
John Wiggins
Harriet Nusbaum
John D. Umbenhour
Geo
Roscoe
O. M. Curtis
Wee Wees
L. W. Wall
Bee. BE
Mary E. Lesh
Elizabeth Latta
Trustees Episcopal Church
Fred L. Lamb
Lillian Harvey
Henry Lehman
Leidner & Hascall
A. KB. Davia
Myron J. Meader
J. H. Bramets
Charles A. Pooley
Anna Pronnett
Mra
W. A. Jackson
Edwin H. Stevens
Marla March
W. A. Willhide
B. W. Hawks
Herbert Gortner
Charles A. Davia
J. H. Leah
England & Barlow
Mary A. Tully
Mary A. Bartlemay
Charles Miller
Mianich
Minnich
Gowden City
B. Slaughter
Funeral of Clinton Heaton Delayed as Arrival Missed
The body from Iola Kansas was not received at noon and is now expected this evening. Heaton aged 30, divorced in January, was shot by his former wife now living with her parents in Denver. Funeral plans center on his mother’s home. motive and family friction noted by Goshen relatives.
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Clinton Heaton
Elkhart
Iola
Kan
Chicago
Indianapolis
Heaton
Ames
Denver
Col
Ela Gill
City
Goshen
Gill
Kentucky
Activity at Boyville in Goshen boys camp prep
Goshen boys led by Fred Brown and Frank Abbott tear into the former city administration building to expand Boyville for hundreds of campers. A restaurant on the first floor will feed 300 boys with city offices on the second. The Boys' City bank will be run by Anderson youths under Chas. B. Hahn. A long diving slide, outdoor gym, new athletic field, and circus ground are planned as hundreds arrive later in the month.
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Goshen
Winona Park
Boyville
Fred Brown
Frank Abbott
Boys' City Bank
Anderson
Chas. B. Hahn
Elbert Hubbard to Headline Next Season Lecture Card
Citizens' Lecture Course Association books six lectures with a possible extra. The big event will be Elbert Hubbard making his first local appearance, known as Fra Elbertus and editor of the Philistine. Hubbard has drawn mixed reactions. Elkhart welcomed him, though some papers contested him. Lectures likely start after October.
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Citizens’ Lecture Course Association
Asusua
Elbert Hubbard
Fra Elbertus
The
Philetine
Hubbard
Elkhart
Fall Term Changes for Goshen City Schools
Elkhart County Teachers Institute may occupy Goshen High School assembly room in late August, delaying the fall term start to the second Monday in September unless space is reserved for the Institute. If not, the gathering moves to Weikart, where room is available. Death of Former Resident Delos W. Stansell, longtime Goshen president, found dead in his Columbus area home. Depositions taken in A B Davis will case with New York referee. several witnesses testifed. W A Allen Appointed Justice of the Peace in Concord township to fill vacancy from Geo W Best's death. Owen Brauffer returns from Chicago business trip.
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Elkhart
Delos W. Stansell
Ap Pealdent of
Goshen
Columbus
Hare
Henry Hagel
A. B. Davis
New York State
Deahl & Deahl
Wit‘neanes
W. A. Allen
Concord Township
Geo. W. Best
Indiana governor race seen led by Tom Marshall
Indiana voters, especially in Elkhart County, are urged toward Democratic candidate Thomas R Marshall for governor, with Republicans fading. Supporters say Marshall will carry the full Democratic vote and pick up Republican gains, while critics warn of a GOP cleansing and endorse Democrats for state and local offices. A Republican insists on voting Democratic for governor and county positions, criticizing Watson and party leadership.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Thomas R Marshall
Indiana
Hoosterdam
Marshall
J. Frank Hanly
Jas. B. Watson
Rushville
Watson
Elkhart County
Tom Marshall
Republican Party
Bingham
Judge Vanfleet
Aaron Zook
Congress
Plymouth
Charley Miller
Gore
Indianapolis
Miller
Court Room Vacated and City News Update
Court room furniture moved from the old council chamber as reconstruction at the courthouse delays normal sessions. The fall term is expected to be held at the courthouse. Charles A Drink, once a private detective in a notable local incident, joins the police force. Wheat threshing has begun with multiple machines active in the area. A farmer, Calvin Bond Cook, faces an incident of note in the community. George W St. Clair received a 15 day sentence in Jal for a matter linked to Ausbeyattle.
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Court House
Sove
Charles A. Drink
Satsa Joon
Hikbart
Drink
Goshen man’s rig tied up in local mortgage dispute
In Goshen a horse and harness were sold in a dispute over a chattel mortgage. Miner owned the horse and sold it to Frank Lecount, who then traded it to Milo Powers for five dollars. Lecount claimed he bought in good faith, while the rig’s lien stood at 105 dollars. The matter unsettled, Lecount planned to pursue redress.
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Goshen
Miner
Albion
Eas Secur
Mini
Frank, Lecount
Milo Powers
Powers
Lecount
Wyoming
West
Farmers Fight Barna Screening Mandate Objections Grow
A visit by F W Tucker deputy state paré and drug inspector to Peru sparked farmer protest over mandatory barn window and door screens for butter production. Farmers warn high costs may force cow sales. screens also target bakeries and slaughterhouses, which provokes disbelief among Goshen butchers. Deputy may return in October amid case against Thiele and broader cleanup after inspection.
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W Tucker
Peru
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Owen Brauffer
Calvin Bond
George W
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