Watson Captures Indiana Gubernatorial Nomination at State Convention
At Tomlinson Hall on April 2, James Eli Watson of Rushville won the Republican gubernatorial nomination after an all night balloting fight. Delegates and local option planks dominated the platform while Watson built steady gains across counties including Delaware, Grant, Madison, and Randolph, finally securing over 200 delegate votes as party leaders lauded his effort.
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Tomlinson Hall
James Eli Watson
Rushville
Delaware County
Jim Watson
James B. Watson
C. W. Miller
Goshen
Watson
Gov
Hanly
Resolutions Committee
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Republican Party
Republican Organization
Indiana
C. W. Fairbanks
A. J. Beeridge
J. A. Hemenway
Harry S. New
Marion County
James P. Goodrich
Mueny
Haid
W. T. Durbin
Anderson
Frank Garner
Indianapolis
James Fingham
Beve- Tidge
Heinenwas
Goodmich
Hugh T. Miller
W. L. Taylor
Taylor
Alen County
Dr. W. Miller
W.L. Taylor
Delaware
Grant County
Greene
Madison County
Randolph County
Goodrich
St. Joseph
Vanderburg
Vigo
J. E. Watson
Miller
Clinton County
Fred Sims
Mr. Watson
James Fli Watson
Billy” Tayior
Mr. Taylor
Watson-Taylor
Goodri
Fred
J. E B. Watson
W. Miller
W. E. English
EB. Watson
Oniop
Cecuste Teva Va Elisha Ana S
Watson Storm
Lt. W. Miller
Cc. W. Miller
C. S. Hernly
Wherswy
L. G. Rothschild
Hanly-Watson
Hugh Miller
J. F. Hanly
Jefferson County
Warren
W.miller
Jennings
Johnson
Young Woman Sees Burglar In Residence
A young woman visiting Dr. W. F. Berk at 1814 Meridian Street saw a burglar in an upstairs hall early Thursday. The theft included silverware and Dr. Beck's overcoat. Shoes and gloves valued at unknown amount were taken at Heaton’s store. A small amount of change disappeared from a grocery at 538 S. Meridian Street.
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W. F. Berk
N. MerIdian Sr
J. P. Heaton
Twenty-fifth-st
Brightwood-a
S. Meridianst
Pastor Acts After Wreck to Save Man
Rev Robert Gameron Allen of Grove City Pennsylvania a Reformed Presbyterian missionary became a hero at a Burlington wreck near Spanish Lake Missouri where five people were injured one may die He used a pocketknife to amputate a crushed leg to free a bound man then prayed with him and carried him clear of the wreckage and bound the injury
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ST. Louis, Mo
Robert Gameron Allen
Grove City, Pa
Farmer Still Missing After Horse Deal
Monroe Emmons, an elderly Whittaker farmer, disappeared in the city after a horse sale last Friday. Police searched for him Thursday as Louis Cornforth, the horse dealer, was arrested for selling diseased horses. the case was postponed until Saturday pending Emmons’s location. A barber union and nonunion meeting was set for Thursday night at Machinist Hall to plan on keeping shops closed on Sunday.
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Monroe Emmons
Whittaker
City
Louis Cornforth
Emmons
Shine and Merrill
Cornforth
Barbers
Machinist. Hall
Delaware St
Estate of Dr. Franklin W. Hays Lacks Large Assets
Thomas Arnold appointed administrator of the late Dr. Franklin W. Hays estate in probate court. The estate, once believed large, was found to consist mainly of a life insurance policy valued under $19,000. The administrator granted a $15,000 bonus for faithful management of the estate.
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Franklin W. Hays
Lfe
Camden boy found guilty of murder in second degree
True Wood, 15, of Camden, was found guilty of murdering 9 year old Ethel Nevins. The verdict was second degree and spared the electric chair. Nevin’s body was found with a crushed skull. Wood confessed to striking her with a hatchet. The verdict cited his tender age and mental state. Also noted is Rev. F C McCormick in Hartford City promoting church revival via a five inch ad.
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Camden
Ethel Nevins
Joe Wood
Joe
Hartford City
Ind
F. C. McCormick
The
Christian Church
Question of Finance for job hunting in sun ads
The piece urges avoiding costly personal interviews and worn out energy. It promotes Sun wantads as a cheaper, quicker path to employers who can read stories at home. It argues wantads reach thousands daily and require less cash, energy, and time than door knocking.
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Sun
Treasure legend spurs renewed digging at Silver Creek loop
New Albany Indiana April reports a buried treasure myth from early 1800s freebooters near Silver Creek loop prompting many to dig holes at night. Legends claim 80,000 in old Spanish silver hidden when forests covered the land, though no treasure has ever been confirmed. The craze resurges as locals seek easy wealth.
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New Albany
Ind
Melaw
Kidnaping Attempt Stuns New York Crowd
A man grabbed Pauline L Labose, 13s, with a chloroform soaked handkerchief near Thirty first Street and First Avenue. Passersby stopped the abductor, two police arrested Andrew Slatta who claimed to share a house with the Labose girl.
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New York
Thirty-first-st
First-ave
Pauline L. Labase
Andrew Slatta
Labose
Slatta
Siatto
Yorkville
Indiana Lawyer Collects Rare Ancient Law Books
Columbus Indiana April 2 lawyer John Rynerson amasses rare volumes including a Latin law book printed in London in 1558 and De Pace Regis et Regni from 1610. He also owns Indiana statutes in original form with early Corydon era publications noted.
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England
London
Aynerson
General Assembly
Corydon
Evelyn Thaw denies ousting from Knickerbocker Hotel
Evelyn Nesti says she was not expelled from the Knickerbocker Hotel and rejected newspaper claims. She asserts she was absent from the hotel on Monday night with her lawyer Cantwell O'Reilly and was elsewhere, contradicting manager Reagan's account.
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Hew Tail
Evelyn Nesti
Thaw
I. R. Thomas
Miliionsire
Knickerbocker
Mr. Thomas
Mouqttin’s
Parers
Cafe Des Baeux Arts
Mr. Cantel O'Reilly
Great Snow Storm Blocks Traffic In Winnipeg
A great snowstorm began in North Saskatchewan and halted traffic on several railway lines. Many letters from the United States are delayed or tied up due to the wintry conditions.
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Winnipeg
Maniebea
North
Saskatchewan
United States
Man At Greenfield Found Dead In Kitchen
Perry Andrick, 67, was found by his wife in the summer kitchen of their Greenfield home. He had been in poor health, with heart trouble cited as the probable cause. Andrick served in the Civil War.
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Greenfield. Ind
Perry Andrick
Andrick
Well Known Attorney Shoots Wife and Self at Resort Fire
Erie report details a fatal double act at Conneau Lake resort where a renowned attorney shot his wife and himself as two hotels the Taylor and Chilcott houses burned to the ground. Wallace Kellar owned the buildings with an estimated loss of about $50,000, partly insured, amid a summer fire at the lakefront resort.
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Wallace Kellar
William F Rogers Kills Wife Then Suicide in New London
NEW LONDON Conn April 2 A prominent attorney William F Rogers killed his wife then took his own life without leaving a note or reason The double tragedy unfolded at their home Rogers had summoned Dr H P Thompson and Attorney R P Freeman by telephone to come immediately Upon arrival they found both husband and wife dead with a revolver beside Rogers Indications show he shot his wife through the head then shot himself after lying in bed
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William F. Rogers
Fhne
Rogers
H. P. Thompson
R. P. Freeman
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W. Miler
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Reformed Presbyterian
DR. Hays
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Erie, Pa
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