Peace Loving Bunch Seeks Broad Democratic Chair Route
Indianapolis factional fight over district Democratic chairman heats up as Sorbty and Bassett vie for the post. Some Democrats urge a compromise candidate, ex Judge Frank E Gavin, to unite the party and reduce Republican gains. Korbly Links to Thomas Taggart split with Gavin seen as possible neutral choice.
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Korbly
Thomas Taggart
National Democratic
Taggart
Bassett
Thirteenth Ward
Frank E. Gavin
Congress
Gavin
Theodore P. Davis
No More Fooling With Saloon Law
A heated Indianapolis Board of Public Safety meeting spurred threats to deploy the full police force in plain clothes to arrest violators of saloon laws. Members argued for revoking licenses after arrests and emphasized strict enforcement to curb illegal saloon activity. The dialogue referenced specific saloon figures and broader wartime testimony about Port Arthur and military leadership.
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Indianapolis
Lew Cooper
Board of Public Safety
Belgian resident ends life at 36 in Hartford City
John B. Godfriaux, a well known Belgian resident, hanged himself from a sick bed post with two handkerchiefs in Hartford City Indiana. The 36 year old man left no note and the tragedy occurred on December 19 according to local reports.
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Hartford City
Ind
John B. Godfriaux
Policeman Accidentally Kills His Mother in Pittsburg Home
Police officer William A. Schwartz, while cleaning his revolver, accidentally killed his mother in her Pittsburg residence. Overcome by remorse, he attempted suicide but was prevented from doing so.
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Pittsburg
William A. Schwartz
Schwartz
Wallace as magnate plans electric rail link Peru to South Bend
Benjamin E. Wallace of Peru, a famed circus show owner, along with Jerome Herff and Harry Masters, is leading a project to construct an electric railway connecting South Bend and Peru, signaling a bold transit venture in Indiana.
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Peru
Ind
Benjamin E. Wallace
Jerome Herff
Harry Masters
Iso
South Bend
Farmers Ask To Start Road From Logansport To Frankfort
Special to The Indianapolis Lan Loganport Ind Dec 19 Citizens along the Michigan road between Logansport and Burlington plan an interurban line to Frankfort A A Newer farmer and landowner leads the drive He seeks 250000 capital with Frankfort backing 100000 farmers along the route 50000 and Logansport interest to guarantee success The route traverses a rich agricultural and densely populated area and would connect two cities through a strong region.
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Indianapolis
Logansport
Ind
Michigan Road
Burlington
Frankfort
A. A. Newer
Deer Creek
Newer
Long Walk Cost Weston 17 Pounds
UTICA N Y Dec 19 Edward Payson Weston the pedestrian arrived in the city and spoke of his 1 ½ mile to Chicago walk that cost him 11 pounds and his hardest 92 miles before Fonda taking six hours. He denied plans for another race against Dan O Leary noting age would not be the issue but O Leary s habits and endurance.
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Indianapolis
Utica
N. Y
Edward Payson Weston
Portland
Chicago
Fonda
Weston
Dan O'Leary
Cincinnati
O'Leary
Cuticura Cures Infant Eczema Quickly, Patient Claims
A Texas mother reports her seven month old son suffered severe eczema until Cuticura treatment. Within one week sleeping improved and sores faded after two months of use, leaving a clear face. The letter endorses Cuticura’s external and internal remedies for infants to age.
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Walter
Louis Beck
R. F.D
San Antonio
Tex
Rug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Morgan and Blackburn Poised for Six Round Philly Bout
Jack Morgan declares confidence ahead of a six round lightweight clash with Blackburn at the Industrial Athletic club in Philadelphia. Morgan sparred with Willie Fitzgerald as he trains for the bout while Blackburn reportedly enters in peak condition. Philadelphia unknown Morgan is seen as a dark horse by some critics as Blackburn holds the edge. A preliminary features Young Sharkey versus Keefe tonight.
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Jack Morgan
Philadelphia
Industrial Athletic Club
Morgan
Willie Fitzgerald
Blackburn
Young Sharkey
Keefe
Babe Drowns In Indiana Creek Coroner Rules
In Columbus Indiana coroner verdict finds 10 month old child of Mrs Frances Cooper drowned in Lick Creek a week earlier. Mrs Cooper jailed and not to stand trial until February. Stomach analysis waived to save county about six hundred dollars in expenses.
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Columbus
Ind
Benham
Frances Cooper
Lick Creek
Black Hawk Gas Pipeline Sparks City Celebration
Vincennes Ind Dec 19 The Black Hawk Heat Light and Power company recently incorporated for 1 000 000 dollars has completed a pipeline from Flat Rock Illinois 2 ½ miles northwest of here Natural gas was turned into a yesterday afternoon and a big celebration will be given tonight
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Vincennes
Ind
Black Hawk Heat, Light and Power Company
Flat Rock
Ill
Here
Helm Memorial at Home Town Observes tribute to Verling Helm
Marion Indiana prepares Helm Memorial Sunday to honor Verling W Helm, organizer and first secretary of the Marion Young Mens Christian Association. Wabash county friends will attend. John C Haswell, president of the state Y M C A, will deliver a tribute and speak on behalf of the association.
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Indianapolis Sun
Marion
Ind
Helm
Verling W. Helm
International Association
Marion Young Men's Christian Association
Wabash County
John C. Haswell
State Y. M. C. A
Eighth district GOP to meet Jan 4 for chairman pick
Anderson Ind December 19 district chairman John H Terhune calls the Eighth district Republican convention to assemble in Winchester January 4 to select a new district chairman. The Democratic convention will be held at Portland January 2 with Lew Effingham expected to be re elected without opposition.
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Eighth
Anderson
Ind
John H. Terhune
Winchester
Portland
Lew Effingham
Akron man kills wife and himself in front of Y M C A
William Lare murdered his wife who had deserted him two months earlier in front of the Y M C A building. Under street lamp light he grappled with her and fired two shots, one to the brain and one to the breast. He then killed himself with two shots, dying minutes later.
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Port Danny
Port Arthur
Smirnoff
Fock
Akron
William Lare
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