Money Flows in Indiana Republican Convention Fight
A statewide Republican nomination race in Indiana centered on a cash spree when a candidate printed $3,000 for self payment and circulated funds to delegates in Indianapolis. Delegates received money to cover expenses, prompting a charged atmosphere as Sherrick won the auditor nomination on the third ballot, with Hill later securing the treasurer bid on initial ballots but not yet decided.
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Indianapolis
Denison
The
Indiana
Beveridge opens Republican state convention with tobacco haze and flowers
Senator Beveridge calls the Republican state convention to order in Tomlinson Hall at 9 15 as ladies fill the galleries with millinery and balconies glow with flag decorations. Ed Robison and Marion county delegates appear on the floor while Jewett reads the platform after a late committee on resolutions.
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Beveridge
Tomlinson Hall
Whitaker
Atarms
Marion County
Ed Robison
Robison
Committee On Resolutions
Charles L. Jewett
New Albany
Platform Declaration Supports Gold Standard and Reform
The platform affirms the Philadelphia platform and honors dead leaders while advocating the gold standard. It opposes illegal trusts, lauds Roosevelt's administration, praises Indiana congressmen and Gov. Durbin, and asserts state institutions are better run. It calls for a ship canal, primaries, unified delegate selection, Cuban independence, Philippine civil government, protection and reciprocity, and Chinese exclusion. It also seeks garnishee law revisions and stricter miner protections.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
Harrison
Gov. Mount
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Indiana
Gov. Durbin
Cuba
Philippines
Durbin
Ship Canal
Nominations for state officers at Indiana convention
Chairman Jewett backed the resolutions as the convention proceeded with secretary of state nominations. J Frank Hanly announced Daniel Storms of Lafayette for governor, Storms won by acclamation. A suspension of rules yielded unopposed candidates including Blatchley, Gillett, Wiley, Robison, Henley, Roby, Black, Comstock, and others for various posts. Districts listed Henry Gosport Sherrick Noblesville and Doran for auditor.
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Jewett
District 10
J. Frank Hanly
Lafayettte
Daniel Storms
Storms
Quincy Myers
Logansport
W. 8. Blatchley
Terre Haute
B. F. Johnson
Fowler
John H. Gillett
Hammond
Ulric Z. Wiley
Woodfin
D. Robison
Princeton
Wm. J.henley
Rushville
Frank Roby
Auburn
J. B. Black
Indianapolis
Daniel W. Comstock
Richmond
James R. Henry
Gosport
David Sherrick
Noblesville
Frank Martin
Lebanon
Frank’ H
Doran
Second Ballot Notes in Treasurer Race Details
Nat A. Hill of Bloomington led the second ballot for treasurer with a 3 percent margin. The figures show Hill at 847 percent, Millikan at 434, Joel at 134, and Dyer at 27154 in a contentious nominating process.
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Hill
Millikan
Joel
Dyer
Nat A. Hill
Bloomington
Miller Heads Indiana Nomination For Attorney General
In a party vote Martin W. Fields Princeton Ward H. Watson Charlestown Merrill Moores Indianapolis James Bingham Muncie Griffith D. Deen Marion and Charles W. Miller Goshen were placed in nomination for attorney general. Miller led in most sections, taking Allen county and Ripley county, while Marion county backed Moores. Final tally: Miller 461 Moores 288 Watson 194 Dean 240 Fields 201 Bingham 368, with several ballots anticipated to determine the nomination.
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Martin W. Fields
Princeton
Ward H. Watson
Charlestown
Merrill Moores
Indianapolis
James Bingham
Muncie
Griffith D. Deen
Marion
Charles W. Miller
Goshen
Bookwalter
Moores
Miller
Bedlam
Marion County
Allen County
Miler
Ripley County
Watson
Dean
Fields
Bingham
Davis County Sheriff Refuses to Pay Telegram Fees
A Davis county fugitive case reveals Sheriff Morgan in Washington issuing "collect" telegrams to Indianapolis and to the county prosecutor. The prosecutor says an officer will collect Hess, but Morgan refuses to cover telegram and boarding costs and becomes angry at headquarters. The dispute centers on payment for the messages and prisoner transport.
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Taffeig
Davis County
Louis Hess
Indianapolis
Morgan
Washington
Hess
Fight in Justice Court Between Raber and Wagner
Alfred Raber a Wulschner music collector testified with a swollen jaw after a dispute with John Wagner an insurance firm employee in Justice Smock s court Wagner faces possible criminal charges but the judge will delay until he reviews a possible bar to criminal action Raber accused Wagner of failing to pay a four year old debt tied to Raber s employer while Wagner says Raber insulted him leading to a scuffle and Raber s ink well was seized during the confrontation.
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Alfred Raber
Wulschner Music Company
Raber
Wagner
Aber
Smallpox at Plainfield Reform School Halts Visits
The State reform school for boys at Plainfield closed to visitors after six inmates contracted smallpox. A Marion boy named Cannon is suspected as the source. all 600 inmates were vaccinated and exposed. Three cases are most marked but none are in serious condition.
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State Reform School For Boys
Plainfield
Cannon
Marion
Four Arrested in Indiana Burglary Case
W C G Williamson and W H Murphy of the Park Williamson company Cincinnati and two other men were arrested in Anderson Indiana while carting away goods from the storeroom of M A Johnson formerly their agent. Johnson was previously arrested on forgery charges. The men face burglary charges as they sought to regain possession of their goods.
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Anderson
Ind
W. CG. Williamson
W. H. Murphy
Park- Williamson Company
Cincinnati
M. A. Johnson
Indiana
Johnson
Man pleads guilty in bicycle theft case
William Blume, who fled criminal court then surrendered, pleaded guilty to petit larceny for stealing a second hand bicycle. He received six months at the workhouse. He also faced charges of grand larceny for $86 in money, with trial to be set.
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Willam Blume
Wasson seeks permit for seven story block on Washington st
H P Wasson applied Thursday for a building permit to erect a seven story brick business block at 6 and 8 West Washington street on the old Brosnan site. Estimated cost is 57600 dollars. Contractor is Chas Nuerge. The Arcade wall will be removed and merged with the new structure, which will connect to the present store by arches. The Arcade building will gain two stories to match the block. The completed building houses the Wasapa store by midsummer.
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H. P. Wasson
Washington St
Brosnan
Chas
Nuerge
Wasapa
Blind musicians convicted for street con game in city
Alphonso Hoover and Charles Hall, both blind and colored, were arrested Wednesday afternoon for conducting a street con game and collecting money. They had been staying at the Friendly Inn but left to wander. At police HQ they walked in playing the tune Bun Mr. Nigger or Pat Crowe will catch you. Thursday Judge Stubbs remanded them back to the Friendly Inn.
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Alphonso Hoover
Charles Hall
Friendly Inn
Bun
Mr. Nigger
Pat Crowe
Stubbs
Dye Works Closed in Paterson Amid Threats of Violence
In Paterson New Jersey fear of mob violence prompted all dye works to shut down on Thursday. About 3500 men are out. Strikers largely foreign born are pressing for higher wages through intimidation. Resumption of work is expected to trigger further trouble.
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Paterson
N. J
Man fleeces police sergeant with brass ring scam
Stephen Watts tried to sell a brass ring to Police Sergeant Bray in citizen dress, claiming it was solid gold. After luring him to a business place, Watts attempted to flee toward a sewer. Judge Stubbs fined Watts ten dollars and sentenced him to thirty days in the workhouse.
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Stephen Watts
English-ave
Bray
Watts
Stubbs
Fatal Tequila Plaza Knife Fight in Chihuahua
A Chihuahua report says Thursday a clash among peons at the Little Plaza over a three cent tequila price escalated into a knife fight. Police arrived as three men lay dead and another fatally injured. eleven were badly cut, with three at risk of death.
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el’ Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Little Plaza
Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area for 36 hours ending 8 pm April 25 calls for fair conditions with Thursday night and Friday warmer. Morning low near 48 though no risk of rain. Daytime highs reach around 61 to 64 with variable winds and generally fair weather across Indiana and neighboring states. A third card party at Red Men’s hall on 38% West Washington Street benefits the Minnewa degree team, scheduled for Thursday evening.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Red Men’s Hall
W. Wasington Sr
Young Man Questioned in Double Rochester and Chicago Murder
May 24 Chicago. Thomas Glynn, 18, who helped in the murder of Peter Fasinski in a Rochester grocery, was questioned by Rochester police about a January jeweler murder. Glynn denied involvement but said his home is in Rochester.
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Chicago
Thomas Glynn
Peter Fasinski
Rochester
Glynn
Many Women Want to Marry Craig in Indianapolis
Fred Craig, a 54 year old Indianapolis saloon keeper at 9233 W Washington, says many women across the United States want to marry a man sight unseen. The Sun publicized his quest for a wife with clear requirements, drawing letters from Knoxville Tennessee and Noblesville along with an Indianapolis applicant who is good looking and loving but poor. Craig seeks a woman of good character with self respect who will allow him to verify claims and discuss ahead of any marriage.
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Fred Craig
Washington Sr
United States
Craig
SUN
Knoxville
Tenn
Craigg
Noblesville
Indianapolis
New York attorneys plan campaign to aid Rathbone
Two New York attorneys, including former Ohio governor James E. Campbell, arrived in Washington on Thursday to confer with Senator Hanna. They aim to map out a plan of campaign to relieve Maj. Estes Rathbone of the heavy sentence imposed in Cuba.
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York
Estes G. Rathbone
Washington
James E. Campbell
Ohio
Hanna
Rathbone
Cuba
Atlas Engine Works increases capital with new preferred stock
The Atlas engine works filed a certificate with the secretary of state showing a stockholders meeting decided to create 1 million dollars in preferred stock. Combined with a common stock increase the total capital reaches 2 million dollars, up from 200 thousand. The 20 thousand new preferred shares of 50 dollars each were placed on the market on March 11.
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Atlas Engine Works
Quiet City Hall On Convention Day
Thursday saw little activity at city hall as most staff left for the state convention. Those remaining read papers or discussed candidates while a reporter toured offices without finding any news to report.
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City Hall
Confederate veterans parade through Dallas streets under cheers
In Dallas on Thursday thousands lined the streets to watch veterans of the Confederate army march in a parade. Band music accompanied them as Gen. Gordon and his staff led the column and received steady cheers along the route.
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Dallas
Tex
Gordon
Armed man captured near King Alfonso's palace in Madrid
Madrid reports an attempted assassination of King Alfonso as an unknown man named Pierre Naury, a French national, was arrested near the inner palace. He had no passport and gave conflicting information. Authorities seek French embassy help to identify him while police guard details remain undisclosed.
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Alfonso
Pierre Naury
Naury
Senator Money Clashes With Streetcar Conductor
Washington April 24 A United States senator from Mississippi used a knife during a dispute with a street railroad conductor. Money who had not secured a transfer refused to pay fare and, aided by another man, was said to have cut the conductor in the hand as he tried to eject the senator. The incident occurred while en route to the capitol and the conductor reportedly will not prosecute.
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Washington
United States
Senator Money
Mississippi
Capitol
Peace Monument
Pennsylvania Ave
Capitol Grounds
Senate
National Guard encampment gear and staff listed
General orders for the state national guard encampment May 12 to 19 prescribe equipment for camp including clothing, canteen, haversack, mess gear, and field desks. Property not specified remains in armories. Staff assignments announced: Maj. Carr chief quartermaster, Maj. Gilbert acting judge advocate, Capt. Scott ordnance officer, 1st Lt. Schanz aide-de-camp.
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Carroll B. Carr
Newton W. Gilbert
Harry K. Scott
Alfred B. Schanz
Tug Blows Up in New York Killing Fireman Donnelly
The tub Anson exploded early Thursday at her dock here killing Fireman John Donnelly who was blown about 200 feet across Newton Creek. Injuries reported for John Kennedy Andrew Morgan and James Cunningham.
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New York
Anson
John Donnelly
Newton Creek
John Kennedy
Andrew Morgan
James Cunningham
Saloon Keeper Misfires Alarm To City Fire
On Tuesday a fire started in the north eastern city area before fire crews arrived after Charles Kinander, a saloon keeper at Seventeenth Street and the Lake Erie Western tracks, failed to pull the alarm lever at box 126 and opened a door instead. The alarm came from Eaglesfield lumber yard. Patrolman Huffbauer has since been teaching Kinander the correct alarm procedure.
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Charles Kinander
Lake Erie & Western Tracks
Eaglesfield
Huffbauer
Einander
Rail deal near completion as Pennsylvanian absorbs New Haven
The Boston Post reports that a deal to absorb the New York New Haven & Hartford by the Pennsylvania Railroad is practically completed. The agreement would consolidate major East Coast rail routes under a single system, signaling a significant shift in regional transport.
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Boston
Boston Post
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Lunatic Turned Loose By Police Superintendent
Pauli Huenerwadell, declared crazy and denied asylum for not being Marion county resident, was released by the police superintendent Thursday. He roams the city claiming Prince Henry owes him 1,000,000. Sunday closing association met Monday night and decided to ask grocery meat markets shoe stores and dry goods stores to close next Sunday.
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Cloge
Entertaining Friday by children and orchestra at Hall Place M E Church
Children with the orchestra will present an entertainment Friday evening at Hall Place M E Church. Wuischner's offers new pianos at 165 dollars. Joseph S. Goode, dentist, has moved to 20 and 206 Newton in the Claypool building. Tomorrow morning early buyers may seize the biggest season bargain from Peoples Outfitting Company as they slash rockers from 3.00 to 1.00.
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Hall Place M. E. Church
Joseph S. Goode
Newton Claypool
General Orders for Indiana G A R Encampment May 13
Milton Garrigus issues general orders for the Indiana department encampment at Tomlinson hall starting May 13 with a parade on May 15 as part of monument dedication exercises. The procession is under a mile, vesper services await monument arrival, and camp fires occur Thursday evening at Tomlinson hall and English’s opera house. The Battle-flag battalion parade is slated Thursday morning with each regimental group permitted two colors.
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Milton Garrigus
Indiana Department
Tomlinson Hall
English
Opera House
K of P Lodge Plans Goat Guest for Senator Beveridge
In rapid shift the K of P lodge No 56 decides to have its goat attend to Senator Beveridge with three bumps on Friday afternoon rather than both afternoon and night. The original plan aimed to confer all three degrees in the afternoon and evening.
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P. Goat
Senator
Arson Suspects Named in Reform School Fire
Lexington news reports the April fire at Bradley college, a State reform school building, is solved with three prisoners confessing. Ed Huston 2 of Louisville Ben Day 17 of Beattyville and Gover Bracken 18 of Lexington admitted firing the structure, after one boy testified.
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Lexington
Bradley College
State Reform School
Ed Huston
Louisville
Ben Day
Beattygile
Gover Bracken
Indiana volunteers to march in monument dedication parade
The 132nd Indiana Volunteer Infantry will send a detail of ten men to join the monument dedication parade. Indiana Medical College graduates seven doctors Thursday night at English's and will banquet at the Commercial Club afterward. A smoker is planned Friday evening by the Board of Trade in their building with vaudeville acts. A colonial carnival by St. Joseph's church youth societies is underway at Y M S hall with many sale items. John R. Mott visits the city as the World's Student Christian Association notes 1,400 college Y M C A affiliations and 65,000 students. Pamphlets announce the Cincinnati musical festival starring Gertrude May Stein, May 14 to 17 with some concerts scheduled May 15.
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132Nd
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Indiana Medical College
Board of Trade
St. Joseph's Church
Y. M. S. Hall
E. Northst
John R. Mott
World's Student Christian Association
April birthstone ad for diamonds and large stock
A local advertisement proclaims diamonds as the April birthstone and promises convincing prices with a large stock to select from. It lists J. P. Mullally of Seweier at 23 Monument-place as the contact.
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J. P. Mullally
Seweier
Monument
Friday morning sale at The People's Outfitting Co
A notice states a sale event on Friday morning at The People's Outfitting Company. Details are partial but indicate a timed shopping opportunity for customers seeking bargains.
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Daniel &. Storms
Lafayette
John H. Gillette
Woodfin D. Robinson
Wm. J. Henley
Frank
Reby
J.B. Black
W. S. Blatchley
Henry
Sherrick
Martin
Clay County
van Buren
Nobiesville
J. R. Henry
Johnsons Hill
Hendricks
Reform School
Plainfield Institution
Wasson's
Sergt. Bray
Young Glynn
the Sun
Hanna and Campbell
Parade of
Madrid
Money
F.W. Frank
State National Guard
Tug
Pennsy
Wuischner
Grand Army
Monu
City Life
People’s Outfitting. Co
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