Democrats Encouraged by 1908 Outlook at Polls
Democrats see improving prospects for the 1908 elections as optimism rises over party success at the polls next year.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1907
Page
2
Taggart Arrives as Democratic Convention Plans Unfold
Col Martin of Missouri lodges at Arlington hotel for Democratic national committee meeting starting Thursday. Key choice is city for the convention with bids from Cleveland Chicago Louisville Atlantic City Baltimore and Denver. Mayor Tom Johnson leads Cleveland booster effort while Woodson and Taggart prepare for arrival amid expected large committeeman turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indinanapolis
Washington
John [. Martin
Missouri
Democratic National Committee
Arlington Hotel
Martin
Seom
City
Cleveland
Chicago
Louisville
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Denver
Kansas City
Tom Johnson
Woodson
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Stouisville
Smoke draws crowd at Schnuli and Co grocery
A roaster full of peanuts overheated at Schnuli and Co wholesale grocery on S Meridian St. filled the room with smoke shortly after noon Tuesday. An alarm was turned in and several hundred people gathered. No loss occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnuli & Co
S. Meridian Sr
Absent Assets Continue to Worry Around the Globe
Friends say ongoing asset shortfalls and financial concerns linger for a prominent figure as news outlets track his movements and reactions worldwide. The report notes speculation and cautious commentary from associates about his status and plans.
Indianapolis Banker Missing Inference From Deposit Box
Friends of Seth M Richcreck believe he may be abroad after two weeks without contact. They recall his globe trotter past and a Kimberley South Africa claim of diamond lands. The Richcreek bank debt seems larger than first thought as search efforts and grand jury activity wane for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly
South Africa
William H. Ogborn
Richcreek
Indianapolis
Central Trust Company
Richcreck Bank
Burglars Hit Reichs Drug Store For Pennies
E C Reichs drug store at East and Mc Carty streets was burglarized Sunday night. Thieves stole $1.60 in pennies from the post office substation and a light overcoat, leaving 3500 untouched. Access was gained through a rear door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Reich
McCarty Sts
Election at Boston city hall signals mayoral race outcome
Boston Democrats claim Mayor Fitzgerald likely re-elected as city election closes. Republican candidate Postmaster Hibbard says he believes he won as votes counted this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Imass
Fitzgerald
Postmaster Hibbard
Soldiers rush to halt tobacco war in Kentucky towns
Frankfort Kentucky December 10 under orders from Governor Beeckham several additional militia companies were sent to Hopkinsville and surrounding towns to preserve order. A carload of ammunition was sent to the troops as night riders operate in the area. About 2.90 pounds of tobacco burned at Switzer but a sudden heavy rain stopped the fire. Several alleged riders have been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sun
Frankfort
Beeckham
Hopkinsville
Switzer
Resignation demanded for pastor by mixed color Baptist meeting
A council of white and colored Baptist ministers met at First Baptist church to urge Rev C H Johnson of Second Baptist church to resign. Two years earlier a jury awarded damages to a young colored girl who accused him. The colored faction splits, with whites including Rev F A Taylor Rev C H McDowell and Rev C P Kirby in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Second Baptist Church
C. H. Johnson
Pei
Rev. Johnson
F. A. Taylor
C. H. McDowell
Cc. P. Kirby
Vanishing Coin The Goodee Fortune Tale
Marie Adams a gypsy fortune teller faced police court on a 20 cent and 1 dollar fortune scam. Lyman Kidwell testified she kept his dollar after claiming a goodee fortune and used a palm pass. She was fined 10 dollars, jailed ten days, and appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Adams
Lyman Kidwell
Columbia Ave
Marie
Kidwell
Adams
Whalton
Burglary Reported at Prospect Street House
Mrs. D. C. Sherry of 1527 Prospect Street told police a Sunday night break in netted $11.60. Burglars gained entrance by breaking a door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Sherry
Prospect Sr
Grandson contests dying man’s unsigned will in probate suit
Charles Girton dictating a will at his death allegedly under pressure from acquaintances who urged heirs to claim property. Grandson Karl Hudson seeks to have the instrument void, arguing it was not signed by Girton, who died shortly after. Witness A Y W Hurd testified Girton did not request a will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Girton
Hudson
Christopher Hasselberg
John Fultz
Harry South
Girton
W. B. Ryan
Indiana Ave
Fayettest
Torbetst
Athens
Rhode Island-sts
Karl Hudson
Maryland-st
Cornellave
Sixteenth-st
Anderson-st
A. Y W. Hurd
Buttons Issued to City Firemen in Indianapolis
The Board of Public Safety in Indianapolis distributed new style distinguishing buttons to firefighters. Each fireman paid 4 cents for email buttons and 7 cents for coat buttons, with a return condition if they leave service. Vendors mockingly eyed potential nickel polish samples amid the clerk’s rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
John R. Wood
Fire Department
Indianapolis
Two Women Claim Manheimer Fortune
Meyer Manheimer, wealthy New York bookmaker, left a fortune contested by two women. The real wife, Mrs Manheimer, is shown in the upper photo, while Ruby Howard, his former housekeeper, shown lower, claims to be his wife and seeks the estate. The pair contest the fortune after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Manheimer
New York
Clayton Aims Resolution At The President
Representative Henry B. Clayton of Alabama introduced a resolution declaring that breaking the long held custom of serving only two presidential terms endangers American and republican institutions. He seeks to force a record vote by moving the measure from committee and notes a prior similar action against Grant's third term and mentions Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tive Henry PB. Clayton
Alabama
Mr. Clayton
House
Washington
United States
Clayton
Grant
F Rooosevelt
City Council Finance Committee Weighs Hospital Needs
Finance committee members met with Dr Freeland city hospital superintendent and Board of Health to discuss a hospital appropriation. They favor recommending funds if the board proves necessity. An estimated 75000 dollars is the minimum for a heating plant and laundry. The committee planned further discussion Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
City Board of Health
Board of Health
Farmer denies threats amid grand jury hearing
W. Wh. Cooper of New Augusta, detained by a constable during testimony before Justice Sheppard's court grand jury on Dec. 6, denies saying he would shoot Attorney Charles Roemler and Gavin Payne. He claims the session was peaceful and there was no trouble. Deputy Baker labeled him dangerous and sought an insanity inquest, but Justice Sheppard released him as sane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. WH. Cooper
New Augusta
Tank Explosion Near Barber Shop Cit ed for Noise
A gasoline tank used to heat water for barber William Wilson at 357 S Méridian exploded Tuesday. Fire units and Bicycle Officers Hall and Simon responded. no damage occurred and cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilson
S. Méridian Sr
Hall and
Simon
Engine Blast Kills Fireman in Pontiac Yard
Pontiac, Mich. Dec 10. Yard engine No 1149 of the Grand Trunk railroad blew up in the local yards this morning. Fireman Frank Montgomery was killed and engineer Andrew Brown was severely injured with life expectancy uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
Grand Trunk Railroad
Frank Montgomery
Andrew Brown
Kellar and Thurston Visit Orphans for Magic Show
The Indianapolis Sun invites children from the Indianapolis Orphans Home to a Friday Park Theater performance by magicians Kellar and Thurston. A special car will transport the kids, with a front-row section reserved and Mr Kellar set to greet them personally. Each child will receive a package of Dilling candy from the magician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Orphan's Home
Indianapolis Sun
Kellar and Thurston
Magicians
Park Theater
E. Washington St
Kellar
Mr. Kellar
John B. Elam
Home
Carrie Thrall
Keilar
Negro Found in Pantry at Emiline Flats
Mrs Alfred Moore at Emiline Flats Market and Oriental reported seeing a man in the pantry shortly before noon Tuesday. He said he came to look for work and wandered into the wrong room. Officers Simon and Hall searched but found nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emiline Flats
Market and
Orientalits
Alfred Moore
Mailing List Review for Up to Date Farming Publisher
J A Everitt ex president of the American Society of Equity faced post office inspectors in Washington to submit the paper's mailing list. He had filed for a change from weekly to semi monthly publication and the issue of second or third class postage is under review with clerks assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Everitt
American Society of Equity
Post Office
Washington, D. C
Marion County Grand Jury Expected to Close December Session
The Marion county grand jury is likely to end its December session by Wednesday afternoon with no clear sign it will address the Irvington Land Company or the Marion County Construction Company investigations, though Judge James A. Pritchard hinted it might.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Grand Jury
Irvington Land Company
Marion County Construction Company
James A. Pritchard
Criminal Court
What in whiskey Where is the Atlanta Constitution probe
The Washington Herald comments on the Constitution's half column question What in whiskey and predicts the paper will soon seek the location as well. The quip hints at a broader inquiry into the source or whereabouts of whiskey during a period of scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
The
Constitution
Washington Herald
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Henry Coventry
Edith Kip
Lornard
Richard McCreery
Pierre
London
Earl of Coventry
Dent
Tom Taggart
Weston
t—Dayton Herald
Seth M. Richcreek
Ting
Seth M. Richcreck
Dianapolis
Kentucky
Kinsville
Hild
Karl B. Hudson
Manheimer
Roosevelt
Representa
Council Finance Committee
Tots
Anapolis Sun
Kellar and Thurston, Ma
Gicians
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