Independent Ticket Movement Aims to Preserve Graft Probe
A Marion county Republican faction with Indianapolis News backing plans an alleged independent ticket to retain power while Democrats fear loss of graft investigations. County Chairman Ruckelshaus and four others oversee the effort to place Republicans in key offices, with appeals to labor and business groups. Voters are urged to back honest Democrats, citing Albert Sahm’s proven integrity and calls for a decisive countywide change.
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Marion County
Indianapolis News
Republians
J. C. Ruckeshaus
Ruckelshaus
T Indianapolis News
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Ruckelshans
Albert Sahm
Independent’ Crusade
Indianapolis
Marion
New York Guest Ends Life at Hotel Albany
In New York on April 13 Joseph Christopher, a hotel guest, killed himself by shooting himself in the head at the Hotel Albany. No address for the man is known.
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New York
Joseph Christopher
Albany
Himeself
Cancer Cured in 19 Bays in Lebanon Claim
An advertisement from a Lebanon firm promises a guaranteed cancer cure within 10 to 2 days after doctors gave up. It promotes home and sanitarium treatment options, claiming reliability and success, and urges readers to send a free coupon with name and address.
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Lebanon
Free Cancer Coupon Offer From Dr Curry Cancer Cure Co
A Prospecting notice promises a home cancer cure by mailing name and address to Dr. Curry Cancer Cure Co at 2896 Curry Sanitarium Lebanon Ohio. It also offers private contact through secretary E W Ramsey Drawer D Lebanon Ohio 2296 Sun Indianapolis.
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Dr. Curry Cancer Cure Co
Curry Sanitarium
Lebanon
Ohio
W. Ramsey
Sun
Indianapolis
Schemers Pressure Candidates With Union Directory Ploy
Republican and Democratic hopefuls facing the May 18 primary report aggressive fund-raising and publicity schemes. Promoters offer a “union directory of candidates” printed with each name boosted to union workers, charging up to 816 dollars for writeups. The Central Labor Council denies endorsement or involvement, while some candidates refuse to pay. The push risks labor-backed exposure and distracts from recognized papers with broader citywide circulation.
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Central Labor Council
Labor Council
Jurion County
Indianapolis
Prisoner Sees Modern Wonders After 34 Years In Joliet
Warren Waggoner, released from Joliet after 34 years for murdering his wife, surveys a world of phones, skyscrapers, and electric cars he never knew existed since 1874.
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Chicago
Warren Waggoner
Joliet
Boy Drowns After Catching Large Fish
In Brookville Indiana on April 15 Russell Lewis aged 15 at Metamora caught a large fish. The excitement triggered an epileptic fit and he rolled into the water and drowned.
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Brookville
Ind
Russell Lewis
Metamora
Tell City Saloonmen Rally Against Prohibition Money Tactics
Indiana merchants and manufacturers launched an anti prohibition movement at a Tuesday banquet at the German house. About 100 attendees included 15 from Lafayette and a Terre Haute representative. President Root outlined the goal to educate against prohibition and protect business interests while A Meir Dermott of Chicago described the nationwide spread of the movement.
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Indiana Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Lafayette
Tell City
Root
Terre Haute
Indiana
A. MeirDermott
Chicago
United States
McDermott
Golden Remedy Promises Cure for Drunkenness in Days
Warned as a miracle cure, Golden Remedy claims to remove liquor desire within a day or less without odor or taste. The missive cites Mrs. Mattie Balkins of Vanceburg Kentucky and urges readers to request a free trial package from Dr J W Haines in Cincinnati Ohio.
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Mattie Balkins
Vanceburg
J. W. Haines
Glenn Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
Children’s Linen Dresses Show Lace Trim and Embroidery
Vintage listing describes girls dresses for ages 2 to 6 with embroidered fronts and tucked skirts. Elaborate lace trimming and valint embroidery effects highlighted. Prices shown as 98e to £1.00 and $1.25, with lingerie hats and spring wear valued at $1.00 to $3.00. Second Floor.
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India
Elec Asee
Temperance Rally Voices Support for Restrained Saloons
Representatives from Cleveland and Indianapolis spoke at a temperance gathering stressing careful limits on saloons. Nick Houmel, a local saloon keeper, upset the crowd with his blunt remark that Tell City would keep its 14 saloons while merchants funded election efforts. The event emphasized business and community protection over politics and urged responsible regulation.
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Liliventhal
Cleveland
Ohio
Ulinois
Jillson
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Goude
Nick Houmel
Merchants’ Associaion
Mr. Beumel
Dental student Robert Seeley dies near graduation day
Robert Seeley, a student at the Indiana Dental College, died Tuesday at Deaconess Hospital after an appendicitis operation. He had suffered from the disease for some time. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at Ragsdale undertaking establishment and the body was taken to Elwood. Seeley would have graduated in two weeks.
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Robert Seeley
Indiana Dental College
Deaconess Hospital
Ragsdale Undertaking Establishment
Elwood
Seeley
Grace Snell-Coffin-Coffin-Layman Love Seeks Divorce
Grace Snell Coffin Love, heiress and social figure, files for divorce from Hugh M. Love in Los Angeles on grounds of extreme cruelty and neglect. This marks her sixth appearance in divorce courts. Love, once a newspaper writer, is now secretary of the Board of Health.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Grace Snell-Coffin-Coffin- Walker-Coffin-Layman- Love
A. J. Snell
Chicago
Franc Nixon Coffin
Hugh M.love
Driftmeyer Wins JP Suit Over Worthless Horse Purchase
William F Driftmeyer filed suit against John Fredericks seeking 170 for a horse deemed worthless after purchase. A jury in Superior Court Room 4 found for Driftmeyer ordering the 170 returned. The horse was kept in a stable on EH Wabash St for 15 months. it was sold for 5 to cover part of its board, with Fredericks also liable for the board bill.
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Wiliam F. Driftmeyer
John Fredericks
superior court room #4
Driftmeyer
Fredericks
Wabash St
Mann
Plague Reports Reach La Guayra Caracas Dispatches
An epidemic, believed to be plague, is raging in La Guayra the capital of Venezuela according to dispatches received today from Thomas G. Moffatt the American consul there.
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Washington
la Guayra
Venezuel
Re Department
Thomas G. Moffatt
Night Rider gang in Calloway County broken up
In Paducah Kentucky April 15 County Judge J G Wells disrupted the night rider order in Calloway County as confessions flood in Volunteers appeal for mercy Joe Bell alleged captain was rearrested on charges tied to the raid on Al Perry while Josh Cunningham was also arrested The grand jury is hearing evidence with indictments likely.
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Paducah
Night Rider
Calloway County
J. G. Wells
Joe Bell
al Perry
Josh Cunningham
Engle Goes Free After Restitution in Embezzlement Charge
John Engle a Van Camp Hardware shipping clerk was allowed to go free in police court after it was said he repaid the money he allegedly embezzled. The firm declined to prosecute.
Fisherman nets twelve catfish on Whitewater trip
Milton Ind April 16 Phil Ups fishing on Whitewater river caught twelve catfish the heaviest weighing one pound along with a two pound carp.
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Milton
Ind
Phil Ups
Whitewater
Do You Suffer With Rheumatism Liberal Offer
A druggist Henry J. Huder offers Rholoids with a money back guarantee for rheumatism and related pains. For $1 customers can try globule Rholoids and return it for a refund if unsatisfied. The ad cites neuralgia gout lumbago and uric acid related conditions. Henry J. Huder at 22 W Washington St Pennsylvnia and Maryland Sts promotes the treatment.
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Henry J. Huder
Washington St
Pennsylvania
Maryland-sts
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