Indiana Dominates New York in Democratic Power Play
In St Louis on July 4 Indiana Democrats led by Tom Taggart and allies pressed to shape the party’s future. Talks with August Belknap of New York and others hinted New York may back Taggart for chair, while Parker’s supporters warned against monopolizing the nomination and possible shifts in vice presidential planning. Bryan attacked Parker as Wall Street linked, with Cleveland’s convention prospects fading as vice presidential candidates surface from Black, Field, Kern, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taggart
Indiana
New York
National Committee
August Belknap
Taggart
Joe Fanning
Crawford Fairbanke
Parker
Belknap
Targart
Gorman
Torilm
Hoosiers
Belkman
Wiliams Jenninge Bryan
Ain
Hay Beun
Cleveland
New Jersey
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
John ©. Black
Marshall Field
Chicago
F.C. Vail
David 5. Rose
Wisconsin
Benjamin F. Shively
Joan W. Kern
David R. Finncis
Missouri
John R. McLean
Judron Harman
Ohio
Battle at Port Arthur torpedo attack reported
Tokyo dispatch describes a night torpedo strike at Port Arthur. A Russian guardship and a destroyer were sunk. Admiral Togo reports one officer and 13 men killed and one officer and two men wounded. No fleet damage noted. A rumor Oregon surrender offer via France is unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tokio
Togo
Port Arthur
Burne in police court for household vandalism in Cincinnati
William Burne claimed a set of items as his property when charged with malicious trespass at Mrs James's home 216 J Priest. He allegedly broke a cake stand silver butter dish tore pictures from the wall and ripped a blanket. The court fined him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Burne
Cincinnati
Racing Program Today at Local Track
Racing begins Monday at 2 30 p m with six races for different age groups. First race six furlongs features 14 entrants followed by seven furlongs for 4 year olds and up also 14 entrants. Two year olds race five furlongs with 11 entries. The derby is one mile eight entries in the fourth race. Sixth race covers six and one half furlongs with 12 entrants and final race is one mile for year olds and upwards with 13 entries. Schedule repeats on other days at 2 p m.
Man hides dollar bill in mouth to evade police
Louis Fitz of Kokomo is charged with ing and loitering after admitting he hid a debkur bill in his mouth to keep it from officers. He claimed his father was a county official and later said he was in the grocery business. He was jailed after inconsistent statements. Turnkey Love laments workload amid 99 cases. Barnett, of Lord Street, is hospitalized with a fractured leg after being run over and then struck again by a vehicle on Virginia Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fitz
Kokomo
Ing
Fitz
Coats
Wagan
Ona Barnett
Lord St
Virginia Ave
Hulda
St. Vincents Hospital
Richard
Chicago
Hrescanea
C. J. Luther
Milwaukee
Wabash wreck kills eighteen near Litchfield
Eighteen dead and thirty seven injured after an Exposition Limited derails near Litchfield Illinois. The train plunged into an open switch. the wreck destroyed eight cars and set fires as rescuers worked amid flames. Names and fates of passengers including engineer James Sanford and several victims are listed. coroner to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Exposition
Litchfield
St. Louis
Cate
Dodd's Morgue
Wooster's
James A. Smith
Springfield
Mass
Kitzmiler Not Badly Injured After Robbery Attempt
Four men arrested for attempted highway robbery were continued on Sunday. Bicycle scout John C. Kitzmiller was shot in the calf during the arrest attempt but is recovering as expected. Other victims and suspects are named in the case including Charles Mullen and John Linder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mullen
John Linder
Blake St
Ed Kewen
Ilinois
Jack Riley
Jay
John C. Kitzmiller
Tihe
Char
Bernaver
Ares
July Police Court Tough on July Fourth Cases
Ninety cases were to be heard in police court on the Fourth of July with many postponed. Wotam Merrett, 44, arrested Sunday on arson charges, was convicted and released on furnishing a bond. A man named Cruses was charged with selling liquor without a license amid chaotic town festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wotam Merrit
Phe Teenthest
Mex Duan
Merrett
Mereitt
Jamies
Mee. Dunn
Premature Fourth of July Celebrations Turn Harmful
A chaotic Fourth of July weekend ends with multiple injuries from fireworks and stray blasts. Vernon Piupps, 16, shot in the left hand during celebration. Mrs Mary Free, 51, wounded by a revolver blast and brain injury risk after tampering incident. Fred Alexander, 12, hospitalized after a torpedo pocket accident. Albert Bittner, 14, leg injuries from a toy pistol. Freddie Champion, 7, leg burns from fireworks. Dave Tackin, 17, arrested for firing with black powder. Max Thomas, 18, burned fingers. Harry Markey, 9, nearly blinded by a cracker. Dr. Fred Fetujohn treated eye powder. Ralph Lockwood burned hand. prognosis guarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Piupps
Fred Alexander
Freddie
Freddia
Albert Bittner
Alhert
Ted
Freddie Champion
Norwooder
Conattion
Dave Tackin
Max Thomas
Harry Markey
MS Centenlave
Fred Fetuijohn
Ralvh Lock Woop
Mad Bullterror Stuns Street as Fireworks Fire Up Dog
A mad dog near 113 Hoytave frightened residents Monday morning as a patrols and bikemen Morgan and Samuels chased it. After a long pursuit, officers shot the dog. The animal had menaced children with attempted attacks during a Fourth of July fireworks noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoytave
Morgan
Samuels
Mob lynching threats and shootings ripple through Ohio and West Virginia
Disjointed report details mob threats in West Virginia by a group identified as Habans near Chittan and a fatal shooting of Phi Hus ell. It also mentions a lynching scare in Ohio, with Mar risburg residents seeking to prevent violence and Marshall Chamberlain shot by Fred Batsch, prompting city guards and police to move Batsch for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Nestn
Chittan
W.va
Phi Husell
Howard Ameter
Ohio
Mets
Alumbue Poe
Marrisburg
Chamberlain
Fred Batsch
Mars
Batsch
Celumnus
Federation Meeting Sets Chapels as Basis of Representation
The American federation of Catholic societies in the state convention at Knights of Columbus in Simmlay voted to petition the Detroit national body in August to base representation on chapels rather than clubs. Officers elected include Rt Rev F S Chatard spiritual director in Indianapolis and Peter Wallrath in Evansville as president. Delegates chosen for the Detroit trial convention include Fogarty Wallrath Zipperer OBrien Barrett Creedon Shindler McGuire and Getz among others. Also noted are local ads for piano sales and farm goods from Wilson’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Catholic Socieies
Knights of Columnbs
Simmlay
Detroit
F. 8. Chatard
Indianapolis
Peter Wallrath
Evansville
Wiliam M. Fogarty
Nal
Nejegates
William M. Fogarty
Evansvill
Joseph W. Zipperer
South Bend
John O Brien
Anderson
T. F. Barrett
Hannah Creedon
Indianapolia
Jane J. Shindler
South Lend
Jamen McGuire
William J. Getz
Munete
Dynamite Carriage Damages Iron Works Entrance
A dynamite carriage exploded in front of Brown Ketcham Iron Works at Michigan and Holmerate, blowing the main door from its hinges and hurling it about ten feet into the shop. No injuries are reported in the provided text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilariouaty
Brown-Ketcham Iron Works
Michigan and
Holmerate
Richmond Man Dies From Street Shooting After Defending Wife
Richmond, July 4. John Tiser of Richmond died from injuries suffered when he defended his wife from an insult on a St. Louis street. The incident preceded a police court scene involving Daniel Higganboriem of Ashland Ave who was in custody for shouting, while Senator Fairbanks spent a quiet Fourth in the city, with plans to travel north after an address in Jackson, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Tad
John Tiser
St. Louis
Daniel Ligganboriem
Ashland Ave
Sai Higganbottam
Senator Fairbanks
Jackson
Atich
Condolence Meeting For Henry Wagon Held By Blacksmiths Union
An open condolence meeting was held last week for Henry Wagon a brother member of the Wasson blacksmiths union. Hert Dasher an ex theatrical figure was found by police in collapse after recent sanitarium discharge. A dove was dipped in blood at Penick Chapel following a Passover ceremony and collection. Robbers blew the Isgrige lumber company safe Saturday night but found nothing. Indianapolis will send a large delegation to the International Teamsters meeting in Cincinnati the first week of August. Matthew J Purcell of Columbus named to the Pennay relief fund advisory board after years with locomotive unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wagon
Blacksmiths’ Union
Wasson
Penick Chapel
Isgrige Lumber Company
Kinney
Matthew J. Purcell
Columbus
Pennay Relief Fund
Purcell
Brotherhood of Locomotive Siemen
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Bryan
London
Reuter Telegram Company
Russia
France
Burns
Fair Grounds Track
Tere
Wabash
Smith
Miss Perking
Wooster's Morgue
James Sanford
St. Lous
Hulta Noack
Richard Vack
Charles Noark
Arlington Heights
H. J. Harnisch
St. Loui
Little Richard
M. M. Milla
Bridgeton
N. J
J. Founk
Jutine
James Fitzyell
Taylorville
J. D. Cott
Francie Hasital
Allont
Colt
P. F. Carrail
St. Mary's Cathade Church
A.M. Lawrence
Minois
Hearst
Harry
Reuben
Corporation Counsel of
Litenfield Mining and Powder Company
W. C. Gordin
Burer
George A. Cooke
Cimaba
Whitey
St. Pierre
Montreal
Can. L. A. Lischtadt
Chirac
Jaen Barder
Park River
Decatur
Charles Garling
A. Perkins
Florence Smith
M. M. Mills
Bridgetown
Richard Noack
Harry Dietrich
Hy, L. Groves
J. N. Mis
WF. Smith
Charles Warn
Charles
Ward
James 3. Hoberts
Catlin
Ind
Gray Will
Cotter
Fogarty
Tne
Doris
Oimuysirreca Saan
Nana Mata
Gredan Poice Court
Hix
Saint Looey
Kip
YELLO
Les
Wu Ous
Wulechaera
Jane
Wilson
K. K
Twlison
Brown- Ketcham Works
John Hiser
Dad
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