Democratic County Ticket Leads In Quiet Primary Night
Wilson heads the Democratic county ticket as Langenbero and Backus receive nominations amid orderly meetings. Despite preconceptions of clashes, the Friday conventions proceeded with decorum, aided by English guiding ward 11 and rapid chairman nomination. contests remained friendly, with South-side wards offering the liveliest moments but no major upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euch
Bota
Wil! E. English
Metcalf
City Bosses Clash as Cook County Convention Opens
A crowded hall buzzes with Democratic maneuvers before the meeting at Tomlinson hall. Thomas Taggart oversees proceedings while Henry Langenberg hustles delegates and rivals press for clerkship seats as party lines form amid smoking and loud cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil English
Makiet
Tomlinson Hall
Thomas Taggart
Mossman
Cottrell
Henry Langenberg
Henry
Sheriff
Carter
Crosby
Wilson
Bridges
Backus
II Son
Dickers
Organized Labor
Central Labor Union
Chas
W. Bridges
Salesmen’s Union
Matt Anderson
Plasterers’ Union
Simon Schmallholz
Cigarmakers’ Union
Wm. Langstaff
Joseph W. Gates
Tom Taggart
Weigle
Harrison
Indiana
Democratic county convention stalls amid seating protests
Ward 24 leads the clash as contending delegates clash with sergeants at arms over seating. Nomination efforts pivot to John B. Wilson and rivals Backus Bridges amid credentials battles and long delays, with Adams and Lamb praising democratic principles and tax reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banidmin
Taggart
Ward 24
Ward 25
Wm. A. Fatiie
Dan J. Galvin
P. J. Ryan
John Campbell
Albert Sabm
Sergeant-at-arma
Committee On Credentials
Sim Coy
Wilson
Will Peele
English
Thomas Jefferson
Kickers
Ward 16
Romeo Depew
Ward 12
Committee On Credentiale
Wayne Township
Committee On
Jona R. Sahm
John BR. Wilson
Jordan
Victor M. Backus
Chas
FE. Barras
Chas. W. Bridges
Center Township
Wison
Convention Nominates Langonde for Sheriff in Ward Chaos
A raucous convention nominating Langonde for sheriff triggered wild cheers. John Johnson drew strong opposition from a vocal delegate, while Tom Taggart's auditor bid sparked murmurs and a unanimous ending. Victor M. Backus emerged as a dramatic treasurer dark horse under surprise acclaim.
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Wilson
Aheriff Langsnberg
Carter
John Crosby
John Johnson
Johnson
English
Cat
Langondete
Cowie de
de Johnson
Langandere
Tom Taggart
D. Mussman
Tom Cottrall
Museman
Taggart
Musaman
Victor M. Backus
John Osterman
Daniel Burton
John D. Budenz
Backus
John Malonay
Ag Follo
Osterman
Morton seeks presidential nomination across New York
In New York on April 19, efforts mount to secure Levi P. Morton for president with statewide organization planned. Meanwhile John Ward appears ill and troubled by domestic strife as whispers circulate about brotherhood tensions. District Passenger-agent John Martin resigns after ten years, citing misunderstandings with the General Passenger agent. Natchez reports the river rising near the highwater mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Levi P. Morton
John Ward
Brotherhood
John Montgomery Ward
Diamond
Grand Rapids Beats Fort Wayne in 8 to 5 Victory
The league and brotherhood war features a Fort Wayne loss as Grand Rapids wins 8 to 5. Chicago trimmed Evaneville 11 to 4, Bt Sonia beat Louisville 11 to 8 in their opener. Other scores include Columbus 4 Toledo 3 and Athletics 12 ohhester 9. Hay and Willits bicycle dealers emerge as top local players with Spalding gear boosts. 113 W. Washington St.
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Grand Rapide
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Evaneville
Sonia
Louisville
Columbus
Toledo
Athletics
Ohhester
Brooklyn
Syracuse
Hay &Willits
Gillett alarmed by deadlock on city transit deal
Deputy Attorney General Gillett voiced alarm over city street railway deadlock and pressed for a definite transit improvement plan. He urged the Commercial club and council to require a time bound pledge for rapid transit miles and street improvements, while preserving the right to adopt future technologies.
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Gillett
8UN
Commercial Clupband Board of Trgade
Straet Railroad Company
Cly
Itia
Crowds Wait All Night for Booth-Modjeska Seats
A long Friday line at English's opera house formed for Booth Modjeska tickets. Officer Pete Smith maintained order as 60 men queued for the entrance. At midnight doors opened and many rushed in, with 15 men entering behind a screen door causing discontent among earlier buyers. Some boys held spots as speculation, a woman offered a seat for $5 declined. Sale of seats began at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth-Modjeska
Pete Smith
Morand
Frank Bird
Sun
THAT BATTLE NO Definite Details Wet of the Fight in the Mountains
Reports from Harnopsguga Kentucky on April 19 claim four men from the local company at Harlan court house were killed, but Adjutangen Hill reports no official information. Locals remain excited yet cautious, believing the tale may be exaggerated. Pineyville Kentucky also notes no official confirmation of a battle in the Black mountains as of that hour.
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Harnopsguga
Harlan Court House
Adjutangen
Hill
Pineyviler
Spl
Black Mountains
Louisville
Pineville
Aarlan Court House
Lexington
Harlan
Valencia unrest prompts nightly guards on banks and homes
Dispatches from Spain have been tampered with since the Valencis affair yet private advices indicate a serious situation. Banks and private residences are guarded nightly as a precaution.
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Lennon
Spain
Valencis
Washington items cover bills and political notes
Washington wails recount a banking bill allowing circulation securities beyond government bonds and list bonds acceptable if not in default for ten years. Also notes potential failure to admit Kintald, the Taulbas killer, to ball, postmaster general vacation plan costing $194,537 annually, Perry monument bill for Put-in-Bay, and social notes at the White House. A Senate committee cites several correspondents for refusing to reveal sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiscock
Kintald
Taulbas
Ball
First
Iass
Payne
Commodore Perry
Put-in-Bay Island
McKee
Boston
White House
Ellot
Shepard
Senate
A. J. Halford
George G. Bain
United Press
U. L.eckendorff
N. Y. Tribune
F. A. Duprey
Times
J. Gothridge
Herald
Wages of U S Express Employees Cut on Sliding Scale
Cincinnati April 19 Sol. 1 Employes of the U S express company were notified Saturday morning that a reduction of salaries beginning May 1 would occur. Those under 50 per month unaffected. 50 to 100 ten percent. 100 to 200 fifteen percent. over 260 two percent. President Pratt will have salary cut from 20,000 to 16,000.
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U.S. Expres
Cincinnati
U. S. Express Company
Pratt
Line forms for Booth seats at English’s opera house
Friday morning a queue formed at English’s for Saturday seating as doors open. Police guard lobby overnight to prevent crowding. Reportedly a man with a diagram offered premium seats claiming box office connections, but he is labeled a liar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
Opera House
Strait
Dickson & Talbott
Omer Standish Charged Over Obscene Letters
Grand Rapids, Mich April 17. Omer Standish of this city has been arrested for sending obscene letters to his wife. The letters were vile and detailed his affairs with other women.
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Omer
Grand Rapids, Mich
Omer Standish
City Life roundup of events and notices in Virginia town
Local notes report season closure prospects for Virginia theatre. anniversaries and social remarks for Mr Sam Hoover and wife. Frank McKee in city for Gondoliers. George Smith sues for divorce and child custody. upcoming C H D excursions with set dates. Annie Williamson vs Catherina Darnell damage suit before Judge Howland. Fire incident, legal actions, school board bills and contracts, Col Bob Emmett’s jail routine, offal dumping suit before Judge Howland, visiting paying material exhibit, theatre reviews, pension law arrests.
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Virginia
Sam Hoover
Frank McKee
McKee
M Mankind
George Smith
Attie Smith
Annie Williamson
Catherina Darnell
Howland
Aaron Hubbn
Costa
Sullivan
Charles Breldt
Breldt
Noding
Finance Committee
Col
Bob Emmett
Tuwnkey
Charles G. Deschier
White River
Benj. L. Rand
Henry Barmeyer
C. C. Schmitt
Albert C. Baitz
North Tonawanda
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Colum
Walter Sapford
Park
Hector
Jake Budd, Jr
A. S
Conway
Shelbyville
Lee F
W. F. Wilson
Shelby County
Ed. Major
Wilson
Pension Office
Cha. J. Fastlaben
Doctor Clarke Moves to New Home and Office
Dr W B Clarke is removed from the Bates House to his private residence at 188 Blackford Street near Military Park and transfers his office from 8 Mansur Block to Suite 7 in the same block. Office phone 671.
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W. B. Clarke
Bates House
Blackford St
Northwest Corner Military Park
Mansur Block
Balloon ascension plans near Broad Ripple headline
The article describes Prof. Borcher building a large hot air balloon for ascensions, with a 65 by 46 foot sphere, a parachute system, and a rope to trigger descent. Borcher began eight years ago in Hartford City, with previous mishaps cited. A 160 to 1000 dollar price range is noted for first ascents, and insurance entries are discussed.
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Mullaney & Hayes
Meridian St
Kentucky
Borcher
Broad Ripple
Hobbas
Rock Dell
Wis
Williamantic
Conc
Eviecare
Heaven
Life and Accident Association
Attica Fire Clay Promotes Local Industry
Camneraville News quips on family finances as Attica touts fire clay industry while Brazil is cited for high birth density. A reader questions about a new spring bonnet, reflecting everyday small town concerns and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
the Times
Brazil
Camneraville
New York to Restore Gas Street Lighting
A selection of brief items notes New York plans to return gas illumination for streets. The report touches on European interests and a mix of social and political anecdotes from the era, including mentions of court and public figures, with varied sensational context throughout.
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New York
Stanley
Royal Palace
Barney Martin
Larry Godkin
New York Evening Post
Eliot
Yale
Capew
Gould Rockwell
Ridgefield
Conn
Mary Louise Denham
A.B. Clarke
Astor Amateur Athletic Association
Barton Key
Baron von Plessen
St. Petaraburg
von Plessen
Carpenters and unions weigh general strike action
A district carpenters brotherhood notice threatens a general strike of building trades if contractors refuse to meet demands. A Mayday meeting is set to discuss options while unions in Indianapolis express full sympathy and plan support. Samuel Gompers is to speak at Mozart Hall as mass meetings prepare for potential action.
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Carpenters’ Brotherhood
Philadelphia
P. J. McQuire
Geners Contractors Association
Journeymen
Journeymen Carpenters
K. of L
K. of L. Assembly
Macaur Hall
K.of L. Brightwood
Confessed to a murder in wrongfully accused case
Wayne Town Ind April 18 James Dennis died here after a death bed statement claiming he was principal in the murder of H R Williams and wife for which J R Volfan was hanged in 1885 Cofffee had claimed innocence The May Festival plans announced with soprano contralto tenor and choir groups at venues and headquarters 64 HE Market St Public schools will have two half holidays during festival week Weather and local updates follow with Indiana forecast and Brimingham Alabama rope hanging report
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Wayne Town
Ind
James Dennis
H. R. Williams
J. R. Volfan
Cofffee
M. H. Spades
W.C. Lynn
H. Barmier
Andrew Smith
M. L. Morrison
W. C. Smock
Elijah
HE. Market St
Morning and evening church services listed citywide
A list of church services across denominations with pastors, locations, and topics. Rev Haines at First Presbyterian with morning and evening services. Rev Ford at Central-age Methodist. Rev Van Anda at Roberta Park. Rev Rondthaler at Tabernacle Presbyterian. Rev Mann at Christ Church for deaf mutes at 4 p m. Rev Whallon at Fourth Presbyterian. Rev McCullough at Plymouth Congregational. M E Hall Place with Rev Hyde on eight hour work. Dr J S Tavis at Seventh St ME for soul culture and truth. Rev Hunter at Seventh Presbyterian on redemption and evolution. Rev Lucas at Central Christian on new life and devil. Union Mission to discuss work plan at Grand Army Hall. Meridian Methodist with Dr Cleveland on science and faith and wrathful or friendly attitude of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Haines
Central-age. Methodist
Ford
Plymouth Congregational
McCulloch
Hall Place
M. E
M. B. Hyde
Moses
Central Christian
Lucas
Union Mission
Grand Army Hall
Cor
Circle
Meridian-sta
Meridian Methodist
Cleveland
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Treas
Pepeee
Vaey
Morton
Levi
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John Martin Betires
Big Four
John Martin
Martin
Agt
Natchez
Bro. Shaffer
Billo
Washington
City Life
Louis Vogt
Boring Grove Cemetery
van Anda
Roberta Park Church
Beethoven
Miss Reiener
Indianapolis
BrimMingham
Ala
Ben Essy
J. W. Meadows
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