Political and business notes in Indiana, 1900s style
A column lists state officials including Governor Thomas, Lieutenant Governor Mall, Secretary of State Cox, and others across multiple counties. It notes a tax assessment cut by the State Board of Tax Commissioners, compares wartime and current government expenditures, references a West Baden and French Lick gambling raid, criticizes Republican campaign spending, and ends with ads for Hallister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Hawks Hardware.
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Bingham
West Baden
French Lick
Taft Aides Stand Firm on Louisiana Delegation Split
Chicago to Washington reports show Taft managers resisting compromise over Louisiana and other contests. Frank Hitchcock pledges to seat Taft instructed delegates and push contests in Mississippi Missouri and nine other states. Race issues are cited as factor, with threats of further demands if concessions are made.
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Washington
Louisiana
Taft
Frank H. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Sani Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Charge of a brace game at the Republican convention
Senator elect Bradley of Kentucky blasted Taft's manager Hitchcock after failing to seat Fairbanks delegates in Kentucky's Fifth district. Contests were settled for Taft, seats given to Taft delegates, and a division of the credential question was debated as McCutloch and Yerkes faced off amid procedural delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Bradley
Taft
Hitchcock
Fairbanks
Tift
Tivo
Florida
Kentucks
Ridley
Louisville
Bricley
Thy
John W. McCutloch
John W. Yerkes
Wentucky
Charles H. Scott
Alabama
A. B. Fisher
Ohio
Tee Eck
Yes
Taft Forces Battle For Nominating Votes Amid Turmoil
McKinley arrives as Taft supporters clash over delegate strength. Messin toy leads Cannon camp. Dawes hosts a dinner for Republicans as rumors place W. Murray Crane as regional chairman and Harry S. New as vice chair. Dawes tipped for treasurer, Elmer Dover for secretary. Forty negro clergymen endorse War Secretary amid taft opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Dawes
Good Fellowship
W. Murray Crane
United States
Massachusetts
Harry S. New
Indiana
C. N. Iiss
New York
Elmer Dover
Ohio
National Committee
Chcago
Noeery
Taftand
Labor to wage a fight over courts in Chicago
Washington reports the American Federation of Labor will wage a campaign during Chicago events to insert a plank affirming faith in court integrity and independence. President Gompers says the executive council will meet in Chicago while the convention runs, noting many protest sponsors are attorneys or corporate reps.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation
Chicago
Plini
Republican Party
Goswapers
Sioners
Attornneys
The
Could Not Prove the Case in Portland Trials
Charges against George H Hill vice president of the defunct Tithe Guarantee and Trust company and associates were dismissed on motion by the deputy district attorney due to lack of evidence. In Omaha a Burlington engine fell from its cab while moving at forty miles near Tentons Ta, injuring the engineer who was found unconscious along the track.
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Portland
Ore
Jame
George H. Hill
Tithe Guarantee and Trust Company
Z. Thortburn Ross
T. T. Burkhart
John EB. Aitcheson
Omaha
Burlington
Tentons
Countil Bluffs
Flood Hits Great Falls Smelter In Montana
Long distance telephoned report says the Hoxton and Montana smelter at Great Falls is flooded. The machinery will be damaged and operations halted for at least a month. More than 1000 men are employed there.
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Helena
Mont
James
Hoxton
Montana
Great Falls
Beef market in Boston sees price surge to 124 cents
Beef to the local market rose sharply with wholesale prices reaching 124 cents per pound in Boston. Dealers cite supply and demand laws as the sole cause, noting it is the highest level since the beef strike years ago.
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Boston
Bell Clapper Crash Damages Cologne Cathedral Roof
The clapper of the Emperor’s bell in Cologne Cathedral toppled during its descent, weighing several hundred pounds and causing notable roof damage amid the Whitsun festivities announcement.
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Cologne
Ore Handling Season Opens Amid Railroad Downtime
Ore handling season starts on the Hesyemer and Jusko line near Kyle, Ore Handling officials note the opening is later than usual due to dull trade conditions. Local shippers expect steady activity as the season progresses and demand resumes.
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Croomville
Dune
Hesyemer
Jusko, Kyle
Scores On The Ball Field In Chicago June Ninth
Standings and daily scores from major leagues led by national and American leagues. Details include team records, hit counts, and battery lineups for games in Chicago Brooklyn New York Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati and St Louis with notes on errors and scores. A busy day with multiple back and forth games and rain affected regions.
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Chicago
National
Mow. TL
Cincinmath Se
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New Vorces Eeueees
Philadelphia Vo
Acer
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Huston
Voce
Boston
Vanes Gcarcoatath
Chicara
AG. Eyrevs
Batteries Brown, Moran
Flaherty
Perguson
Rau
Cincinnati
Berers
Coakley
McLean
Pastorius
Bereen
New York
Raymond
Ludwig
McGinnity
Bresnahan
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Rbatteries
Willis
Gibson
Moren
Corridano
Devin
American, Pr
W. Chhenga
Cleveland
Detroit
Sles
Rostom
Kceneaseeess
Washington
Burns
Street
Warner
White
Walsh
Weaver
Sullivan
Meveland
Orth
Kleinow
Thielman
Check
Bemis
Vickers
Carter
Krouse
Smith
Waddell
Spencer
Market quotes from Chicago Board of Trade and Buffalo live stock
Chicago and Buffalo market wires show Wheat, Corn, and Soy futures with varied open high low and close figures. Cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts listed with prices for prime and common stock and hay, with Buffalo noting higher cattle and strong lamb markets.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
al York
S&t
TATA
Colorado
Springs
Indiana
Wisconsin
Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffalo
Domestic troubles end in suicide of Pennsylvanian master carpenter
Adolph P Ubly a master carpenter in the Richmond division of the Pennsylvania system killed himself after domestic disputes and alleged involvement in a controversial hospital treatment case. Ubly aged fifty five was found dead in his boardinghouse after ingesting carbolic acid then firing a bullet into his brain. His note named burial arrangements and heirs, and his death shocked the city where he was well known for his skill and long railroad service.
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Ian
Byra Sullivan
Adolph P. Ubly
Richmond
Pennsylvania
Harry C. Downing
Wither
Perrysburg
Eva Kroph
Toledo
Joke Sparks Home Theft Telegram From Detective
A Muncie man received a telegram from private detective Charles Wagoner claiming his household furniture was stolen while he and his wife were away. Schultz wired back, the police investigated but could not locate the suspected thief, as the dray and multiple secondhand shops moved the goods. In New Albany, Governor Hanning directed police under executive control until a new board is appointed, with orders to close saloons on Sundays and enforce curfew. An enraged circus elephant killed a horse as showmen loaded animals onto a train in New Albany. A Mount Vernon church held a mortgage burning service marking the end of debt after seven years.
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Uhly
Pennsylvania Railway System
Jessup
Z. M. Ruila
Aldy
Sullivan
Reid's Memorial Hospital
Muncie
Ind
Gua Schult
Findlay
Charles Wagoner
Ponce
Schultz
Hanning
New Albany
Lod
Hany
Louis Bir
Samuel Trusty
McCurloch
Chee McCutloch
Tnd
Mount Vernon
Cbristan
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Goshen Democrat
Joseph A. Beane
Goshen
Thomas FR. Marsall
Columbia City
Frank J. Mall
Rushville
James F. Cox
Columbus
John Isenbarger
Marion Bailey
Manchester
Dricke County
Walter J. W2otz
Robert J. Alley
Bloomington
P. J. Kelleher
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
M. B. Larry
Logansport
State Board of Tax Commis
Hollister
G. W. Rule
Hawks Hardware Co
Maiyacitre Sa
Harmony Movement
Bradley Anggry
Jane
Friends of the Secretary of War
Cannon
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Western
Lincoln
Chicago Grain
Dr. Butla
Pr. Bulla
Charles
Greenhoff
the Force
South Bend and
Jefferson Theatre
Harper Laundry Co
O. O. Miller
East Washington St
Goshen, Ind
Keipp’s
Umbrella House
South Main Street
J. E. Beverstineffice
Washington St
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