Helt planning suit over Shumaker charges in Evansville
Rev. W. Co. Helt former Anti saloon league official now heads Rational reform league says he will sue state superintendent E C Shumaker over accusations that Helt was bought off by saloon interests. Shumaker had detectives in Evansville July 4 to investigate Helt, who denies the charges.
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Evansville
Ind
W. Co. Helt
Anti-saloon League
Rational Reform League
E. C. Shumaker
Shumaker
Helt
W. M. Archer
Dr. Shumaker
Dr. Helt
Insurgents win great victory in California
Insurgents report victory in California as S C Smith defeats L B Kirby amid reform opposition to Theodore Bell for governor. Nebraska primaries soon to be decided with Dahlman and Hitchcock leading in Republican and Democratic races respectively, signaling Bryan’s influence fading if Dahlman wins.
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California
L. B. Kirby
S. C. Smith
Theodore Bell
Bell
Johnson
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Dahlman
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Hitchcock
United States
Hooper Nominated Tennessee GOP Governor Candidate
Republican state convention in Nashville nominates Capt. Benjamin W. Hooper of Newport as governor on the first ballot. Alfred A. Taylor of Washington County is the only other nominee, with Hooper winning 3829–2015. B. A. Henloe, independent Democrat, seeks railroad commissioner.
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Nashville
Tenn
Benjamin W. Hooper
Newport
Cooke County
Tennessee
Ryman
Alfred A. Taylor
Washington County
United States
Robert L. Taylor
Hooper
Taylor
B. A. Henloe
West Tennessee
City Hall Expansion Delayed as 10 Board Hears Extension Request
Westlake Construction representatives urged a ninety day extension for finishing the new city hall. They cited changes mandated by officials and material procurement delays as primary reasons. The board of public works took the request under advisement.
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Westlake Construction Company
Board of Public Works
City Hall
Reunion of Spanish War Vets Draw 600 in Anderson
About 600 members of the 160th Indiana Spanish American War veterans gathered in Anderson for the ninth annual reunion. The town was decorated for the event. a parade occurred at 3 PM with prizes awarded for best dressed and best equipped horses and ponies.
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Anderson
Ind
Indiana
Ferry Explosion Kills Over Twenty at Birchy Cove
A dispatch from Birchy Cove North Newfoundland dated August 17 reports that more than twenty persons were killed in an explosion on a ferry. The incident occurred at the Birchy Cove area and details are still coming in from the scene.
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John, N. F
Birchy Cove
McDonald Urges Lewis to Step Down Amid Illinois Row
Duncan McDonald the Illinois secretary challenged President Lewis in a heated morning dispute over governance and information sharing with Illinois operators. McDonald demanded resignation if Lewis should, and Lewis balked, citing constitutional protections as personal remarks fly.
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Lewis
Walker
Illinois
Duncan McDonald
Claypool
Berry
Illnois
McDonald
Miners Convention Rift Deepens Over Illinois Strike
At the Indianapolis convention President Lewis faced charges from McDonald while John Mitchell avoided a firm stance. The room grew disorderly as Walker and Lewis defended actions on the Illinois strike and letters were read alleging covert influence and insider plans. Mitchell refused early commitments, signaling a tightly divided body awaiting further evidence.
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Lewis
McDonald
Hayes
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Illinois
Walker
Iinois
Daugherty
International Executive Board
A. J. Mooreshead
Inois Operators’ Association
Aljgols
Mooreshead
Mike
Centralia Coal Company
A. V. Peterson
Peterson
Chicago
National Organization
International Executive
Albert Nuetzling
Credential Committee
Nuetzling
Germer
Ilinois
John
Indianapolis
Louisa Haag In Critical Condition After Crash
Louisa Haag of 821 Broadway is believed to have a fractured skull from Monday’s automobile accident and may not recover. Authorities report serious injuries and grim outlook for the person.
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Louisa Haag
Broadway
Saloon Disturbance Ends in Arrests and Fines
Unrest near East and Washington streets leads to a saloon fight. Mattie Farmer hurls bottles and stones, is jailed for drunkenness. Officer Schlangen arrests James Clune after a scuffle in James Clune’s saloon. Frank Dalton fined for assault and battery on Milford Steele. Steele discharged.
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Washington
Schlangan
Todd
Mattie Farmer
Mattie
Schlangen
Harry Stacey
Stacey
Clune
Dalton
Steele
Gaynor's Recovery Said To Be Certain
Hoboken August 17 The condition of Mayor Gaynor gives satisfaction to surgeons and his recovery is regarded as assured. Bulletin from Drs Arbitz and Dowd says he passed a good night slept well had breakfast and is gaining strength with temperature 91.5 pulse 70 respiration 17.
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Hoboken
N. J
Gaynor
Shank to Hear More Liquor Cases Next Saturday
Mayor Shank will hear three saloon cases next Saturday. The defendants include John Birk who faced a similar charge two weeks ago, along with Thomas Glenn and John W. Scanlon. Birk runs a saloon at 74 Madison avenue while Glenn and Scanlon operate at 144 Geisendorf and 1005 East Maryland streets.
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Shank
John Birk
Birk
Madison Avenue
Thomas Glenn
John W. Scanlon
Geisendorf
East Maryland Streets
Fifteen Railroads Face Charges Over Tariff Rates
Washington August 17 charges allege fifteen railroads refused to fix tariff rates as required by law and that the Temple iron company of Pennsylvania violated the Sherman anti trust law. The filings were made with the interstate commerce commission by William P B orland of the Marion coal company of Scranton Pennsylvania. George F Baer is identified as Temple company president.
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Washington
Temple Iron Company
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
William P. Borland
Marlon Coal Company
Scranton
George F. Baer
Temple Company
Mayor Shank In Street Race With George Herff
George Herff, a salesman, raced Tuesday night with Mayor Shank in Meridian Street near Fall Creek Bridge. The mayor’s chauffeur claimed the mayor was the driver and Herff was charged with speeding after the incident ended with police summons.
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George Herff
Meridian Street
Mayor Shank
Herff
Meridian
Sixteenth Street
Fall Creek
Mavror Shank
Sar
Robert Newby
Newby
Rubs Clothing Store Fire Damages West Michigan Properties
E R Pittter, owner of a clothing cleaning shop at 2114 West Michigan street, burned hands when gasoline flared as he rubbed cloths together. Fire caused about 10 dollars damage to his shop and larger losses to Donovan Brothers bicycle shop, G McHorder’s barn, and J B Smith’s barn totaling roughly 160 dollars. The fire department responded quickly and contained the blaze.
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E. R. Pittter
West
Michigan Street
Donovan Brothers
West Michigan Street
G. McHorder
J. B. Smith
Shefield Avenue
Sect Boosters With Hair Down To Open Indy Center
The Twelve Tribes of Israel, a vegetarian sect believing in immortality of the body, plans a center in Indianapolis. Sisters Mary and Lulu, in simple dress with flowing hair, circulated the Little Book announcement on city streets Wednesday, drawing notable attention. The group, established in 1793, counts 144000 members and emphasizes strict self discipline. They already center in Sydney and Vancouver and will open a Indianapolis branch.
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Hogan
Charity
Indianapolis
Mary
Lulu
Thie Cily
Sydney
Australis
Vancouver
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