McCray Campaign Attacked Over Business Ties and Tax Records
Indiana publicity articles allege Warren T. McCray misrepresented his background as a dirt farmer, detailing his roles as stock trader, banker, and grain dealer. They expose inflated farm assets, dubious bonds, and Red Cross accounting questions tied to his Kentland finances and Sawyer Grain Company dealings.
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Lican State Committee
Mcray
Kentland
McCray
Newton
Board of Trade
Sawyer Grain Company
Chicago Board of Trade
Goodrich
Great Orchard Lake
Alo
Newton County Red Cross Society
National Association
Moray
James W. Fealer
Chicago Herald and Examiner
WAP MOTHER TO AID GOVERNOR COX IN INDIANAPOLIS
Mrs Mary P Pearson of Bedford a Republican wife and clubwoman backs Cox from a war mother’s view She organized Lawrence county war mothers and the American Legion Auxiliary Her husband ex state senator and Bedford mayor plans to support Cox despite Republican family ties
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Indianapolis
Ind
League of Nations
I Mary P. Pearson
Bedford
Cox
Pearson
War Mothers
Lawrence County
American Legion
Vox
Labor Opposes Harding in Indiana Says Cotner
Ira Cotner a Logansport retired farmer with labor contacts says working men statewide oppose Harding due to his stance on unions. He cites railroad workers in Logansport and mechanics in Indianapolis and elsewhere who back Cox because of Cox’s Ohio labor record. Cotner claims Indiana voters favor the Democratic candidate for president.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harding
Ira Cotner
Logansport
Cotner
Mr. Conner
Cox
Ohio
Indiana
Hiarding
Librarian Sees Silent Vote Favoring Cox in Indiana
Tipton city librarian Mrs. Sam Matthews reports a large silent fall vote for Cox this fall. She notes several Republicans will cross party lines if the GOP does not back American participation in the league of nations.
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Indianapolis
Cox
Sam Matthews
Tipton
America
League of Nations
Matthews
Senator Taggart Urges Pork Cut From Rivers Bill May 25 1916
Speech in the U S senate by Senator Thomas Taggart on May 25 1916 demanding removal of 20 million dollars of pork from the rivers and harbors bill and refusing to back the measure.
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United States Treasury
Thomas Taggart
U. S. Senate
Down to Bedrock Economy Push by Senator Taggart
Senator Thomas Taggart advocates sweeping reductions in proposed appropriations for unnecessary public buildings. He urges a bedrock economy to relieve citizens from ongoing tax collector visits and fund essential services.
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Thomas Taggart
Taggart Opposed Sink Hole Spending
Senator Thomas Taggart in a 1914 senate speech denounces public building waste. He argues funds should go to vocational education scientific farming trades and domestic science rather than sink hole projects.
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Taggart
Thomas Taggart
Senate
Rat Cleanup Bill Prompts Plumbing Woes
James Stucky reports a rat infestation caused major plumbing problems and a torn up floor after a rat nest clogged pipes. A plumber charged $125, then Rat Snap cleaned the rodent out. Product sold by John Cook & Son and R. P. Mullins.
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John Cook & Son
R. P. Mullins
Phonograph Stimulates Laundry Work For Bath Firm
In Bath England a laundry proprietor installs a phonograph to play popular songs while workers scrub and iron. Management reports a marked increase in productivity since the music began, with faster output and steadier tempo in the daily shift.
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Bath
England
Mechanical Cashier Speeds Change At Parks And Theatres
A new mechanical cashier, similar to a cash register, has been patented and placed in service at a resort. It is praised for near zero error and rapid operation, dispensing exact change to patrons. In nickel-in-the-slot restaurants it can yield combinations like three quarters and five nickels per dollar.
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Ram Tha Pa
Tron
Louenes
Peculiar Names of Women Adopt Stone Themed Monikers
The passage notes women bearing jewel inspired names such as Ruby, Beryl, Pearl, Garnet and Diamond. It cites Lord Edward Churchill's daughters Ruby and Beryl, Miss Pearl Finch, Miss Frances Wilseley heiress of Lord Wolseley named Garnet, and Mrs Tady Hardinge wife of the new ambassador to St Petersburg with a daughter named Diamond.
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Lord Edward Churchill
Ruby
Beryl
Pearl Finch
George Finch
Burley On-The-Il
Frances Wilseley
Lord Wolseley
Garnet
Tady Hardinge
St. Petersburg
Diamond
The Wages of Sin and a First Party Drink
A 19 year old girl left with companions on a first party. she drank wood alcohol brandy and three hours later was hospitalized in convulsions. The next day she was permanently blind while the other party members had only mild illness.
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New York
Dallas Driver Dies Controlling Car After Baby Collision
In Dallas Texas E Elliott, driving his automobile, saved a baby by braking to avoid the child but was killed by the shock. The incident occurred as he halted the car just before striking the infant, the accident resulting in Elliott’s immediate death.
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Dallas
Tex
T. E. Elliott
Rat Snap Pest Control Ad Claims 50c Package Kills Rats
An old advertisement touts RAT SNAP as a deadly rat killer sold by John Cook & Sons and R. P. Mulins. It promises cremation after killing, no lingering odor, and three sizes priced 35 cents to 1.25 dollars. The copy claims rats cost farmers feed and property losses and urges spending 50 cents to save.
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John Cook & Sons
R. P. Mulins
Booze Sold From Auto Tires In New York Garage
Prohibition agents uncovered a scheme in a New York garage where liquor was dispensed from automobile tires. Investigators traced the hooch operation and moved to seize the supply and arrest those involved.
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New York
Prohibition Agencs
Pardon Cannot Follow House of Commons Impeachment
The record notes that a pardon cannot follow impeachment by the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
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Mgray Campaige
Home County
Indiana Publicity Bureau
Warren T. McCray
Repub
the Board of Trade
Discount and Deposit Bank of
Treasury
Newton County
Red Cross Society
WAP
Indiana State Senate
Mra. Pearson
Round Table
Sorosis
LABOR
James Stucky
of Authenticity
Harvey Hindermyer
Dana Trio
Edison
H. S. Auditorium
Endale
Liam and Mary
Chipp
Chippen
Dale
S. C. Prevo & Sons
Greencastle, Indiana
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