Indiana Primary Reform Plan Urged By Bipartisan Committee
Former Indiana official Addison Harris urges a joint bipartisan committee to draft county and township reform laws for primaries. He notes mixed local rules, cites 1905 Vigo and 1961 Marion county provisions, and argues for uniform voter registration, reduced primary costs, and fair nomination processes to curb corruption and floating voters.
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Austria
Indiana
Framing & County
Township
Resiston
Marion County
Vigo County
Voliva Opponent Named in City Overseer Race
Chicago August 4 Alfred Bills a property owner and Dowie partisan candidate for the office of general overseer at Zion City faces Wilbur G Voliva as his opponent. The election will be conducted under Judge Landis proposed plan.
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Chicago
Alfred Bills
Zlan City
Landis
Wilbur G. Voliva
Luck Pearl Fisher Nabs Pearl in Ohio River Venture
Sertypa-McRae Prean Annacatio PADUCAH KY reports Henry F Kath and Pearl Asher arrived yesterday in a gasoline launch carrying several sacks of nere la valued at HAW. The man, once fishing for pearls in the Wabash and Ohio rivers for four months, faced dissatisfaction and defiance of local methods while heading to New York to dispose of nominating candidates amid widespread agitation.
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Lucky Pearl Fisher
Sertypa-McRae Prean
Annacatio Paducah, Ky
Henry F Kath
Pearl Asher
Pere Yester
Wabash River
Ohio
New York
Labor Baby A Sturdy Little Man Hero Portrait
A feature praising Labor Baby as a fine healthy sturdy boy. Parents Mr and Mrs Harry G Creel of Chicago are devoted to organized labor and hope he receives a good education and grows into a future leader of men.
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Harry G. Creel
Chicago
Organized Labor
Harry
Squirrels Overrun Brown County in Hunting Season
Edinburg and Columbus report heavy squirrel populations as hunting season opens on August 1. Farmers warn of nuisance levels in Brown County while hunters praise rifle accuracy and some shotgun success. Local reports note plentiful game around Edinburg and Columbus with early success and varying methods.
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Ind
Columbus
B. B. Powell
Federal Arms Company
Edinburg
Brown County
Aquirrela
Pen Picture Life of Winona Pen Picture
Winona Lake Indiana on August 4 presents a community portrait praising openness and trust. Neighbors greet with smiles and handshakes at the udal gathering where lively talk and shared enthusiasm uplift spirits amid daily tasks.
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Winona
Holy Cross Lawn Fete Planning Meeting Held
A Holy Cross church meeting Friday night set plans for the annual lawn fete to be staged September 25 26 and 27 on the church lawn. Officers chosen include Chairman George Kirkom Vice Chairman Miss Anna Barr Secretary Nellie E Corcoran Treasurer the Rev Father Wade. The first regular business meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night in August at the parish hall. All members are urged to attend.
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Holy Cross Church
George Kirkom
Anna Barr
Nellie E. Corcoran
Treadsurer
Father Wade
Assen
Baggage Smasher Hurts In Revolver Incident
Louis Aug 4 Henry Werack faced retribution after rough handling of a locked baggage case. A revolver inside discharged, bullet piercing his leg and artery. Medical aid delayed as Werack nearly bled out before treatment. other notes mention visitors in Indianapolis and a death of the Duke of England.
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Scripps-HeHar Press Association
Louis
Justics
Henry Werack
Bagsaga
Werack
Harvard Crew Ends Voyage to Queenstown
Special to The Son Cambridge University crew arrived in Queenstown aboard the Cedric after crossing the ocean. The eight oarsmen, in splendid health, expect a strong showing in their upcoming Thames race against renowned rivals, noting the challenge ahead but remaining hopeful.
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Queenstown
Aus
Cambridge University
Cedric
Sham battle drums up 1000 rounds as troops test mock fight
Army units under Gen. Carter conduct a simulated field operation at Ft. Benjamin Harrison with 1000 rounds, cavalry and infantry exchanging fire while scouts and skirmishers perform night and day duties. Desertions rise as discipline tightens and pay has been issued. Soldiers plan a Sunday leave to Indianapolis as amusement venues anticipate crowds.
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Indianapolis
Benjamin Harrison
Tie Vanishes Then Returns In Small Town Oddity
State Representative John Bence, a frequent visitor at New Occidental hotel, bought a necktie at Ryan store. The next morning the tie was missing, reappeared tucked in Bence's vest after a new one was selected, and he paid for it. The episode caused him to flee the town to avoid exposure.
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New Occidental
Ryan
Bence Brgan
Wrenkfagt
Ryan's
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Bence
Rosberg Plans Fashion Study Trip for Fall Styles
Harry G. Rosberg departed yesterday for Little East to study styles and fashions for the upcoming fall season, aiming to gather ideas and trends.
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Harry G. Rosberg
Little East
Heir to Belgian Throne Born in Ostend
Crown Princess Albert of Belgium gave birth in Ostend on August 4, a daughter making Albert the newborn’s father and the Belgian royal line. The birth increases the royal family’s ranks and potential succession.
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Ostend
Belgium
Princesa
Albert
Spreckles New Home Bought After Earthquake Fire
Dinus Spreckles, whose Knob Hill San Francisco residence was damaged by the quake and fire, has purchased a marble front dwelling at 3 Fifin avenue, New York, near the late Charles T. Yerkes, in the Scrippa-Metine Prem Association.
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Spreckles
Scrippa-Metine Prem Association
New York
Dinus Spreckles
Knob Hill
San Francisco
Fifin Ave
Dane Stern
Charles T. Yerkes
City News Update on Crimes and Accidents in Local Area
Herman Young of 157 Douglas sr was arrested after assaulting his family by hurling a chair at his wife and baby. Joseph Brown at 321 N Capitol Ave injured on the job using a circular saw at Parry Manufacturing plant. Harry Coljing, described as negro, charged with stealing from Mrs. J. C. Hart at 838 College Ave after clever theft. Andie Dillon O Neal of Dayton was arrested at the Grand Hotel lobby on a charge of insanity. Mrs Dibby B. Fountain reports robbery of all money by a non Adence man in Indianapolis. she received aid at Mitchell Ind and will go to Noblesville, Ind.
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Douglas Sr
Said
Harry Coljing
Andie Dillon O'Neal
Dayton, D
Grand Hotel
Dibby B. Fountain
Indianapolis
Mitchell, Indy
Noblesville
Ind
Broncho Smashes World Records on Grand Circuit Debut
The Broncho, driven by Charlie Dein, debuted on the grand circuit in Cleveland on Aug 4 and set six new pacing records. She clocked 2:03 and 2:02 for mile heats, achieved the fastest three consecutive heats at 3:18. Short on details, the performance surpassed Star Pointer and Betty in multiple categories, affirming her status as the fastest pacing mare.
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Cleveland
Charlie Dein
Tay
Betty
Fanny Dillard
Heragis
Eriday
Lipton Seeks Dual Yacht Concession for America's Cup Challenge
London Aug a Lipton plans a formal challenge and proposes a concession from the New York Yacht Club to build two yachts and race them, selecting the better to challenge the defender. He argues the challenger should be allowed this option, while the defender retains the right to trial its boats.
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Scrippa
McRap Preas Ansociatian
London
Thomas Lipton
New York Yacht Lab
Cornell Student Walks on Cayuga Lake in Tin Shoes
Ithaca Aug 4 A large Cornell crowd watched Jon Antonio Ostos a mechanical engineering junior walk across Cayuga Lake in self designed tin shoes. The footwear measures over feet three inches long and three quarters deep and holds four air tight chambers with a separate hole for the fort. Collapsible fins on the shoes prevent slipping backward.
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Ithaca
Cornell
Jone Antonio Ostos
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Cayuga Lake
Oklahoma City Statehood Travel Narrative
A Missouri to Oklahoma City traveler admires Oklahoma’s wooded scenery and growing pride after statehood. He notes diverse immigration, a modern city vibe, wind and sand storms, cyclone fears, changeable weather, and the claim that western products rival Indiana’s, while praising ambition and opportunities in the new state.
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Indiana
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