Fourth District Chairmanship Race Turns Personal Feud
The Fourth district Republican race for chairman grows tense as two new candidates emerge amid personal rivalry with Senator Beveridge. Vying Lambert and Boon clash with Beveridge allies while others seek to unseat him, framing the contest as a personal grudge and power struggle within the party. Army of factions and office holder tensions ripple through Batesville, Bates county, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laro
K. Omear
JsMerson County
Politcal
Dons Ald McCallum
Ripley County
Batesy
W. W. Lambert
Columbus
G. A. J. Bhideler
Marion
E. E. Boone
Johnson County
James P. Goodrich
Atew
Beveridse
Ontcer
Ceu Veof
Ils Siro
Beverize
McCallum
Batonville
Charmanship
Lamrt
Bert
Lst
OE Springer
Elizabethtown
Ator Bevaridge
Partial Report of Indictments and Alleged Thefts
Morning notes list several suspects charged with larceny and related crimes. Names include Jurk Ba and Charles Hayee, with alleged thefts from Buller & Manson store, Mones Ha, and Augustus Sintz. Individuals also face assault and battery charges and accusations of stealing goods from Pettis Dry Goods department. further details expected with next report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furs
Buller
Dante
Nate
Young
Harry Manther
Dan
Lenn Weber
Gun Kah'te
Fire at Muncie hospital destroys wiring and furniture
A rapid fire at the San Ann building in Muncie caused extensive damage estimated at 90000 dollars, damaging furniture and wiring. The blaze reportedly originated from electrical wiring at the Fred W Heath factory, threatening the hospital building and surrounding property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San. Ann
Do.rion
Fred W. Heath
Deaf mute sues his lady love over a gold watch
Isaac Zimmerman a deaf mute employed in the Grand Central kitchen sues Mrs Georgie Thompson at Justice Stout's court for authority to reclaim a gold watch he had given her. Mrs Thompson appeared and surrendered the property in a tense scene as Zimmerman wrote and signaled amid her angry protest.
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Isaac Zimmerman
Grand Fin Tal
Styut
Georgie Thompson
Game Hotel
Court Decides Evidence Must Be Written Accord
New York January reports detail Missouri officials testifying before Commissioner Sunburn in two suits by Attorney General Hadley to dissolve alleged pools among Standard Oil and allied firms. Witnesses include William Rockefeller and others, with testimony taken under oath and later questions and answers recorded. Bedford, a Standard Oil director, denies knowledge of certain business while admitting a three year tenure on another board.
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Scrippn-McRae Prem Association
New York
Gov. Folk
Missouri
Iest
Frederick HM. Sunburn
Hadley
Minsouri
Ws. Rogers
W. G. Rockefeller
James A Moffer
Edward Bedford
Howart Page
John D.mackefeller
Plate
Supreme Court
Ikeinsea
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Republic Oi Company
International ON Company
Andi. A. Williamson & Co
Kansas City
Effentt Court
Stuplapd Oz
Tenda
AL H
Juckel
Steddard
Donghend
Tmder Seetan
Thik Ste
Hintey
Hinley
Mugerman Mwe
Yen
Homiter
Sanborn
Waymasie
Willy
Coingel
Dockr
Bedford
Thompson & Kedfuth Naddeere Beardet
Bedfort
Standard Company
Indium
Hedford
Carmeity
Staniard Company
Woiels
Miryetor
Appointment contest for Indianapolia customs surveyor
A report outlines the fight to place Leapid G Ruths as surveyor of customs for Slo city of Indianapalla. Frank D Stalnaker’s bid falters while Overstreet Indiana political pressure and Senator Hemenway clash over support for Stalnaker or Rothschild. Roosevelt’s decision looms as candidates court favor. Rothschild’s appointment appears likely despite opposition.
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Leapid G. Ruths
Slo
Indianapalla
Frank D. Stalnaker
Jesse Ovalstreet
Overstreet
Stulmak
Ugen
Roosevelt
Onno Auestion
Stalwater
Rousehit
Hemenway
Beveridge and
Crushed By Coal Apron At Woodside Coal Yard
Fred Asher of Woodside, employed at the Four Round House, was severely injured when a coal apron burst or collapsed during heavy duty work. The incident involved a group of men and left Asher with crushing injuries about the hips and lower body. He resided with his family at Woodhouse Hill.
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Fred ‘Asher
Bhs
Woodside
Asher
Ali
Jon
Railroads Targeted over Alleged Cartel Refusal Inquiry
Washington January 5 a House inquiry opened after a letter urged by Representative Reed to the attorney general seeks investigation into a possible combination among the Pennsylvania system and several railroads including Norfolk & Southern Norfolk & Western Baltimore & Ohio Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern and Chesapeake & Ohio alleging violation of the anti monopoly act of 1890.
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Washington
Pesnasivanis
Heed
Kinesis
Atttorney-General
Pennsylvania
Norfolk & Southern
Norfolk& Western
Baltimore &Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Chesapeake & Ohio
Democratic district chairmen chosen in Indiana state committee
Democrats selected district chairmen for the Sixth Seventh Eighth Ninth Tenth Eleventh and Thirteenth districts Thursday forming the new state committee. They will meet Monday at the Grand Hotel Indianapolis to elect a state chairman and officers before attending a Jackson Day banquet in Lafayette. The new committee includes eight new members and reflects internal Taggart anti Taggart tensions within the party.
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Grand Hotel
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Hirst
Edward P. Richardson
Petersburg
Alvin Padgett
Washington
Tiird Watrict
Mark Strew
Scottsburg
George & Pleasaunts
Vevey
Jonn —G.alextutt
Terre Habte
Sylvester = Meek
Connersville
Back to Freedom in Chains and Local Incorporations
In Freedom Indiana a man from Freedom allegedly robbed a restaurant, taking $36 before capture. Fort Wayne officials plan to return him in shackles. Local incorporations include The Exesinjor afb of Fort Wayne with no capital, The Britney Ice Company renamed The West Side Ice Company, The Bimptex Manufacturing Company in South Bend with 6000 capital, and The Unique Of. Munair with 1000 capital, listing respective incorporators.
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Charles Wher
Freedom
Ind
Prinom
Tat Ritter
Fort Wayne
Hng
Oscar D. Ridley
Tony Ridley
John Byars
Wiliam Butts
Bretney Ice Company
Marion Circuit Court
West Side Ice Company
Bimptex Manufacturing Company
South Bend
Frank Rusleeper
Adeeline M. Alvord
Addison W. Hudson
Munair
Austin 1
Newllerude
Charlen Mf. Roz
Sidney G. Eastman
T. 4. Ketman
Wham ¥. Wand
LID DROPS ON DOOLEY
Ora Dooley, a bartender at 497 Madison Ave, faced action after ignoring a late hour rule. Staff reported the incident when Dooley continued serving drinks to patrons past the designated time on Thursday night.
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Dooley
Ora Dooley
Madvisan Ave
Endless Chain Freight Conference Proposed Between Makers and Carriers
A conference between fertilizer manufacturers and railroad carriers is proposed by the commission. The aim is to secure lower freight rates and better joint terminals at key points to increase fertilizer output and raise rail tonnage.
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Ers
No Right to Renewal Challenge Arises Over Street Repair Contract
Citizens C G and Gb Detmy acting by attorneys ask Board of Public Works to rescind action renewing a December 23 105 contract with Western Construction for asphalt street repairs. They claim the original contract expired December 3 18 and protest the board’s renewal, noting the matter was referred to Attorney Fred Matson for review.
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C. G
Gb. Detmy
Board of Public Works
Holtzman
Board of Works
Western Construction Company
Western Construction ‘Company
Fred Matson
Meridion Street Drainage Issue Reaches Public Works
Emmerich, principal of Manual Training High School, notified the Board of Public Works about conditions at Meridian Street just north of the cross intersection. The report cites unionization and intervention by Southeast officials to address the drainage problem.
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BE. Emmerich
Manual Training High School
Lucs
Board of Public Works
Many Draw Fines in Saloon Case Parade of Offenders
Dan Smith and several liquor men faced charges under the Nicolott law for Sunday sales. Joe Naker pleaded guilty and paid fines plus costs after multiple arrests. Thomas Bramfett and Pateiyx Galligher were fined for selling on Sunday. Fred Niemeyer, tied to the rear-room drinking scene, was fined ten dollars and costs. Greatline, linked to theft of beer, was dismissed. The scene reflects a broader push by authorities before the city election.
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Viilay
Joe [Naker
Haughville
Costa
Thomas Bramfett
Missouri
Fweltshet
Dramfelt
Fred Niemeyer
Putrainga
Niemeyer
Staith
Attnots
Jbe
Autograph deed signed by Elihu Root received by county official
A damaged OCR item notes an autograph of Secretary of War Elihu Root at Roosevelt era, received by County Auditor Cyrus Clark. The document reportedly conveys old Arsenal property to trustees of a Wisconsin Agricultural and Technical Institute funds.
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Elihu Root
Cyrus Clark
United States
Arsenal
Winiag Agricultural and Techment Institute
Combatants Fined In Police Court Case
Andrew Wiltehire of a West Indianapolis restaurant was fined 1 and jailed for assaulting. Clyde Hitchcock, Witchcock, fined 1 for being drunk. A county title and poker were in evidence.
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Andrew Wiltehire
Keeneti
West
Indianapalis
Clyde Hitchcock
Witchcock
Osler Tired Making Dental Doctor Heads to Baltimore
Baltimore January 3 De William Osler, famed physician, asks reporters be kept away during his stay in Baltimore. He plans to spend a month at Johns Hopkins University with medical students, amid busy preparations and public attention.
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Beltimore
Weelppas Meline
Baltimore
William Orler
Toronto
Nallimore
Sohn Hopking University
Endorse HR Storms Also Receives Letters Urging Him To Hold Ground
Secretary of State Storms urges patience amid letters urging him to stand firm in anticipated wait. Officials reference anticipated actions, with quotes about readiness and formal responses from state leaders and attorney general.
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Secretary of State
Storms
Public hearing outlines sweeping insurance reforms
A report from a government inquiry details proposed overhaul of life and health insurers. Key points urge tighter regulation of trust companies, mandatory surplus distribution to policyholders, limits on speculative investments, and stronger oversight of subsidiaries and deposits. Watch for the committee to refine details over several weeks.
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Ife Insurance
Companien
Sanks Ned Trust Companies
Armstrong
Mirten
Ife
Anstitutione
Tha Lirge
Convicts and kin in strange custody tale unfolds
A ragged narrative of Cheries Suter and Charles Slater intertwined with a family tragedy in Draver Street Bend, involving a home-riding society, estranged children, and a burning wife case. Curtis Wag and Waggoner figures surface as police and state officials pursue truth. The piece links a Chicago death, a penitentiary sentence, and presidential inquiry into a criminal network.
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Cheries
I Girteon
Charkis
Marion County Infirmary
Faye Orie Wlitdeen
Stator
Nie Hota
Mattony
Fien
Motors
Corrowfiul
Alent
Draver St
Aughville
HR. Perseratie
Charles Slater
Thia
Wita
Dudrimary
Lis
Slater
Sadler
Court Denies Goess Trial Bill in Sherrick Wickard Indictment
Special Judge Wilborn Wilson refused to grant a bill of particulars in the joint case of W. S. Wickard and David E. Sherrick. The judge separated trials for Sherrick and Wickard, quashed several counts, and noted the court’s ruling followed legal standards on specifying charges. The conspiracy count and multiple embezzlement and larceny counts were addressed, with further delays and continuances noted as proceedings proceed toward July.
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Wilborn Wilson
Wriday Meaui
Criginal
David E. Sherrick
Soint
Agaist
Sherrick
W. S. Wickard
Gran Fireeny
Dudee Witwer
Wielard
Gherrick
Judes Siar
Julai Alford
Boture
Cicero
Wickard
Leery
Columbia National Bank
Witnesses and Contempt Hearing in Superior Court
Thursday Hugh Yorba was brought before Judge Carter in the afternoon and fined with costs for contempt of court. Forbes failed to appear. employer William A. Cox did not appear and was fined. The case involved Michael J. Shes against Samuel L Patt in a witness matter.
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Su Lemong
Hugh Yorba Wan
Jintze Vinton Carter
Forbes
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