Local Republican Factions Roil Martinsville Race In congressional hints
In Martinsville Indiana January 20 193? Republicans discuss Quincy Blankenship deputy revenue collector as a leading rival to incumbent Congressman Faris. Tales say he undermined Faris at a Terre Haute meeting and cannot secure a solid county delegation. Rumors name Silas A. Hays Greencastle as possible successor with Blankenship nicknamed Flay. Dan Rose seeks the Martinsville House seat and Bishop plans another Mooresville bid.
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Martinsville
Ind
Quincy A. Blankenship
Terre Haute
Faris
Yaris
Silas A. Hays
Greencastle Blankenship
Quincy “Flay Blankenship
Lawrence County
Blankenship
Dan Rose
Bishop
Mooresville
Doctor Hurty Urges Vaccination At Clay City Talk
Dr Hurty secretary of the State board of health lectured at the M U church in Cockeave on sanitary homes under the Farmers Institute. He sharply criticised Clay City physicians for neglecting duty saying smallpox is present and will likely reach Greencastle urging vaccination.
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Greencastle
Ind
Hurty
State Board of
Heaith
Cockegeave
M. UT
Farmers’ .Institute
Clay City
Tod Sloane Not Barred From English Turf
The London report of Tod Sloane being barred from the English turf is untrue. He has a contract to ride for Lord Beresford next season and plans to return to London in February. His license denial is not the reason he won’t apply until his return, and his standing is vouched by recent royal patron gifts and a trunk of jewels valued at $10,000.
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Kokomo
Ind
London
Tod Sloane
Tom Welton
Lord Wm. Beresford
Bloane
Hord- Beresford
England
Sloane
Royal Sports and
Banjo Player Heir to Cash and Land in Indiana
itinerant banjo player Charles Scott of Hamilton Ohio learns he inherits £10 acres of land near Anderson Indiana and a $1000 cash legacy from a woman he saved from drowning in the Whitewater river years ago. The woman died recently leaving him her entire estate.
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Hamilton, O
Charles Scott
Anderson
Ind
Whitewater
Scott
Eaton to Richmond railroad line completed joins two cities
The Eaton O Josephite company finished a rail line between Eaton and Richmond. Cambridge City reports the death of Mrs. F. B. Hoffman known as Myriile Peck, famed horsemanship exhibitor at Cambridge City races, who died in Silver Lake Massachusetts.
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Richmond
Ind
Eaton, O., Josephite Company
Eaton
Cambridge
F. B. Hoffman
Myriile Peck
Silver Lake
Mass
Sheep Thieves Plead Guilty in Richmond Case
Everett Thornburg and Daniel Kelly charged with stealing sheep were arraigned and pleaded guilty. They were bound over for further proceedings. John Locke, arrested on the same charge, will face preliminary trial Monday. A state oratorical contest is set for April 20 in Richmond.
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Richmond
Ind
Everett Thornburg
Daniel Kelly
John Locke
Panic over hydrophobia and multiple local incidents
Reports detail a hydrophobia panic in Hagerstown after a woman, wife of Dr. Robert A. Smith of Greensboro, died from paralysis. Other items note debt actions in Wells and Winona counties, a free from debt Winona assembly planning spring improvements, a stallion injuring horses in New America, a Decatur Fort Wayne party seeking gold in Georgia, a large youth turnout at Bluffton farmers Institute, and Goshen man Robert Chlinger missing after abandoning his wife and infant. Additional notes cover smallpox in Haw Patch Lagrange county, a Fortville store raid, local masons, an old fiddlers contest delayed by smallpox fears, transportation fines near Elwood, political shakeups, forged note charges, licensing prerequisites in Michigan City, venue change for a Sullivan county case, taxes on Greenbacks, a Laporte head mold incident, and Windfall residents.
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Robert A. Smith
Greensboro
Council of
Wells County
Winona Assembly
Edward Grant
Haw Patch
Lagrange County
A.J. Whetsel
Fortville
Xaver Daui
Noblesville
Seymour
Elwood
Michigan City
Sullivan County Commissioners
Terre Haute
Greenvacks
Laporte
Indiana and nearby events stir headlines across counties
The report lists a series of deaths and incidents across Indiana and nearby areas. Notable items mention a marriage announcement of Emma Phipps to medical student Wend in Louisville, several deaths including Harry Scribner Catherine Witt and Mrs Otto Mesamer, a railroad accident near Rockford with James McKane injured, the death of Thomas J Neal a Grant county pioneer, a large deed transfer between railroads in La Porte, a Wabash ticket office robbery attempt at New Paris, and Ellis Traylor's suicide near Winslow. The piece ends noting financial embarrassment.
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Panhandle
Rockford
Seymour
James McKane
Indianapolis
Thomas J. Neal
Grant County
Marion
Chicago & West Michigan Railroad
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
Laporte
New Paris
Ellis Traylor
Winslow
Local Death and Odd Notes From Indiana Cities
Mrs Moses Jackson of New Albany is dead after blood poisoning from trimming her toenails. A night watchman and a Tipton man set a precedent for settling disputes by fighting. Harry Parsons moved to Muncie with a cat that later wandered 21 miles back to Anderson. A man named Ferguson arrested in Fort Wayne described as one bank robber and gave contradictory stories about his origins. In Columbia City he claimed the name Murphy.
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Moses Jackson
New Albany
Charles Miller
Bob Irwin
Tipton
Irwin
Miller
Harry Parsons
Anderson
Muncie
Ferguson
Fort Wayne
Silver Lake Bank
Columbia City
Mentone
Murphy
Baltimore
John Il. Cook
Bunny Becker
Boiler explosion wrecks Converse pumping station
The Logansport and Wabash Valley pumping station at Converse was wrecked Friday evening by a boiler explosion. Fireman John E. Clark was blown 150 feet and killed instantly. Station damage is estimated at $5,000 and the blast was heard for miles.
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Logansport & Wabash Valley
Converse
John E. Clark
Greentown Revival Moves Parishioners to Council
The Greentown congregation visited the town hall as the council met to urge Sunday closures for stores and the removal of gambling houses. The preacher could only cite secondhand reports and the group returned to church to discuss and pray about the issue.
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Greentown
Ex-President and officers arrested over stamp evasion at Beehive
Beehive paper-box company officers including ex president 8 H Richey secretary Leslie L Say and treasurer Charles F Moffit were arrested by Deputy U S marshal John Feley on an affidavit by B E Boone internal revenue deputy. They face charges of removing revenue stamps from drafts and checks to reuse. Preliminary hearing set after Friday arrest, with bond on own recognizance. Boone's routine file search uncovered unstamped or re-stamped items. Revenue authorities note stamps carry two cent value and prior orders required knives to slit stamps to prevent reuse. penalties max 1000 fine and up to five years in prison.
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8. H. Richey
Leslie L. Say
Charles F. Moffit
Beehive Paper-Box Company
Capitoleave
U.s.marshal
John Feley
B. E. Boone
Internal Revenue Collector
Charlies W. Moores
Boone
New York
Revenue Department
Secretary and Treasurer Claim Accident in Check Scheme
Secretary Say and Treasurer Moffit assert the affair was an accident. They say if they were to defraud, it would involve more than a few cents found in the checks and notes. They claim no protest was made during official examination and that the funds were turned over to authorities.
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Say
Moffit
Meoffit
London Mail
Along the Firing Lines in Far South Africa
Messengers from Joubert sought medicines and food for Gen White's troops as Boer camps faced scurvy and dysentery amid scarce provisions. A Devon escapee from Lambert’s Kop described harsh conditions. nursing Boers drew mixed town sentiment. A Ladysmith dispatch recounts shell exchanges and a dramatic field scene. a Gordon Highlanders private describes injuries and near death as Britons pressed the line at Elandslaagte.
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Joubert
White
Devon
Lamberd
Kop
Sigmar Nill
Nata
Boxing Bill Hearing Highlights Senate Debate
Friday's senate session focused on third reading of bill No. 3 legalizing boxing contests. Sen Fairbanks and John White defended the bill, arguing boxing differs from prize-fighting and warning risk of pneumonia if not passed. Opponent Ernest Perkins voiced no distinction, urging defeat of the measure.
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Senate
Senater
Perkins
Ernest Coon
Hie
Fairbanks
A Rocking Mountain Quake Feared At Mount Hauquitz
Heavy smoke and steam billow from between boulders in the Mount Hauquitz basin near San Jacinto county. Since the December 25 quake, the mountain has trembled continually and a repetition of the Christmas quake is feared.
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San Diego
Cal
Mount Hauquitz
San Jacinto County
Four Negroes Lynched in Mississippi and Alabama Incident
News from Meridan Mississippi reports three Winston county suspects in the Johnson feud were ambushed and killed Wednesday night. In Prattville Alabama a black suspect linked to Deputy Carter’s shooting was captured near Kingston but reportedly lynched along the Kingston Prattville road.
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Meriden
Miss
Winston County
Prattville
Ala
Carter
Kingston
The Swirl of Society and Guest Day Notes
Social items from Uneuish hotel events and upcoming society happenings include Mrs May Wright Sewall skipping her usual at home on January 2, Miss Heeshire of Lebanon as luncheon guest, and Frank Lewis relocating to live with his mother in Terre Haute. Edward Marshall to speak to the Contemporary Club on January 24 about Bugle talk experiences on the firing line. Various hostesses and a Missionary society leadership lineup are listed for upcoming activities.
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Woman's Whist Club
Uneuish’s
May Wright Sewall
George T. Wiliamson
Asheville
N. C
Miss Heeshire
Lebanon
Tomas Christian
Frank Lewis
Philadelphia
Adams
E. New York St
St. Murphy
Florence C.jim
R. T. Riferberick
Cincinnati
P. H. Brownell
Peru
Merrill Smith
M. Hudnut
F. C. Crawford
Terre Haute
John B. Elam
Edward Marshall
Contemporary Club
Jacob P. Dunn
Florence Maloit
J. R. Wilyson
Say she was insane in probate case of Robinson
Probate commissioner Walker will resume taking evidence next week in the case of Alice S. Robinson deceased accused of unsound mind when she borrowed 300 dollars from Dessie M. Corwine of New York City in 1895. Her sons say she was insane and that a husband did not join in the mortgage. Female witnesses testified she tore up a dress and made it over, talked a great deal, and wore a skirt and waist of different materials.
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Walker
Alice S. Robinson
Dessie M. Corwine
New York City
Robinson
Martin Bergen Deed Reveals Tragic Baseball Backstop
The Boston catcher Martin Bergen, once esteemed as a premier backstop, killed his wife and children and then himself on Thursday. The article notes his morose, sulking behavior last season and threats of changing teams. A brother currently catches for Fort Wayne and is touted as a potential successor to Bergen.
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Martin Bergen
Boston
Bergen
Fort Wayne
Ind
Martin
Impersonator to Perform at Seventh Christian Church
City Life notes Harry L. Cook will present an entertainment session Wednesday evening under Y P S Co auspices. El Muncie Mining Co with $25 000 capital, incorporated, operates a copper gold and silver mine in York County Pennsylvania. neck hands will wear shirts free.
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Harry L. Cook
Seventh’ ‘Christian Church
EL Muncie Mining Company
Wall Mine
York County
Pennsylvania
Drummers Assist Smith in Defense Petition
The Commercial Travellers Association filed in criminal court on Saturday for appointment of special counsel to defend Charles Smith who killed his wife. Charles and John Benedict were named as appointees. Smith formerly served as a porter for the association.
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Commercial Travelers’ Association
Charles Smith
Charles
John Benedict
Smith
National Cycle Show Showcases Electric Carriages
The Indiana Bicycle Company sends eight varieties of electric carriages to Madison Square Garden for the fifth annual bicycle show. Smart bicycle manufacturers from around the world are represented with 1900 models on display. Wheels are lighter, saving up to five pounds over 1899 models. New gear cutting reduces weight, and gear integration into the frame adds efficiency. The chainless models attract chief interest as they near perpetual perfection.
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Indiana Bicycle Company
Madison Square Garden
New York
General Anderson Retired From U S Army Command
Brig general T M Anderson of the U S Army retired on Saturday after reaching the 64 year age limit. His command, the military department of the lakes, will be placed under Gen J F Wade from the department of Dakota. Gen W Ludlow will fill the vacancy, and Maj Gen John R Brooke may take over the lakes department.
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Washington
T. M. Anderson
Department of the Lakes
J. F. Wade
Department of Dakota
St. Paul
Anderson
Wm.Ludlow
Corps of Engineers
John R. Brooke
Mrs Dewey Ill With Laryngitis Forbids Social Duties
Mrs Admiral Dewey is in bed with laryngitis and must cancel all social engagements. A Friday musicale hosted by Mr and Mrs John R McLean to honor the Deweys saw top Metropolitan singers perform, but she could not attend. Society regrets her absence and holds her in high esteem beside Admiral Dewey.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
John R. McLean
Boy Run Over by Streetcar Leaves Orphaned Limb Revealed
Five year old son of John Sullivan of 63 S West Street was run over by a Stock Yards car Friday afternoon. His right leg was crushed above the knee requiring amputation. Motor man and conductor say he hung on and was knocked off by a trolley pole while crossing the street. Drs Rhodes and Stanley treated him and report he will recover.
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John Sullivan
S. West St
Dre. Rhodes
Stanley
Morgan County Fights Over Central Ave Bridge Purchase
A Morgan County man accuses commissioners of overpaying for the old Central Ave bridge across Fail Creek to span Indian Creek near Martinsville. J. D. Adams & Co. says they rebuilt the bridge, adding steel joists, new floor, and stronger structure for 1690 dollars, while bids for new bridges ranged 2200 to 2400 dollars.
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Morgan County
Fail Creek
Indian Creek
Martinsville
Marion County
J. D. Adams & Co
Central Ave
Embattled Executive Admits $10,000 Embezzlement
Chicago police arrested Clifford R. England at his home where he lived as James Hammond after he confessed to embezzling $10,000 from Warren-Scharf Asphalt Paving of Detroit in 1897. He and his wife allegedly toured the world with the stolen funds while Hammond served as a factory manager. He said he would pay the penalty.
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Chicago
Clfford R. England
Warren-Scharf Asphalt Paving Company
Detroit
Mich
James Hammond
England
Hammond
West III Minstrel Wm H West Stricken With Brights Disease
Wm H West the noted minstrel is seriously ill with Brights disease at his brother in law Pete Dailey's apartments in New York. It is feared he may not recover after performing Monday night at the Brooklyn theater. Tuesday morning he was thought near death but has since shown a slight rally.
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New York
Wm. H. West
Bright
Pete Dailey
West
Brookyn Theater
One Killed Three Injured In Whitesboro Car Crash
In Whitesboro a motor car collision during a dense fog fatally struck motorman Robert Roberts. Passengers Mrs. Mary A. Connery and Jee were injured in the crash as the other vehicle’s driver escaped.
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Utica
Whitesboro
Roberrt Roberts
Mary A. Connery
Jee
Insane preacher in Nashville shoots threat ends in arrest
Dr Job V Grueningen formerly of Stansford Kentucky and pastor of a German Lutheran church in Nashville was arrested Friday after an alleged breakdown driven by factional strife in his congregation. He reportedly obtained a pistol and vowed to kill his enemies amid mental strain. Grueningen is noted as influential in southern German church circles.
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Nashville
Tenn
Job V. Grueningen
Stansford
Dr. Grueningen
Beveridge to preside in senate as financial bill moves
Washington January 20 President Frye selected Senator Beveridge to preside over the Senate during committee of the whole consideration of the financial bill in an unusual honor to a new senator. In Wichita Kansas January 20 Lewis J Monroe of the Three Musketeers company died from lockjaw after a duel accident. he was stricken during a Thursday performance.
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Washington
Frye
Senate
Beveridge
Heklim
Wichita, Kas
Lewis
J. Monroe
La Grippe Treated With Chamberlains Court Remedy
Mrs James A. Jones of Meria Texas reports rapid relief from la grippe after using Chamberlains Court Remedy. She says the treatment shortened sickness to about two days in bed and ten days for the former attack. The notice claims several readers found similar relief and recommends the remedy as a sale item through local merchants.
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James A. Jones
Meria
Tex
Chamberlain's
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