Democrats at Indiana county convention in disorderly session
The Indiana county Democratic convention in Tomlinson Hall opened with sporadic attendance and scattered demonstrations. Delegates haggled over credentials, fought for nominations, and faced crowded aisles as officers sought order. Ballots for treasurer sheriff and other offices yielded sharp contests among wards, with police called to restore calm during several roll calls.
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Tomlinson Hall
Lawrence Dugan
Michael Noone
Noone
Delaware St
Gglegates
T. L. Sullivan
Taggart
Sullivan
Theodore Portreus
Billy” Moore
Edgar A. Brown
Permanent Organization
Ward 6
Richard Coleman
Peter Sindlinger
Marott
Sindlinger
Coleman
Ward 2
Harlan
Ward
George J. Maron
Sindlinger Hnd
Jacob Woessner
M. C. Broughton
Charles E. McIxee
Jacob Hilkene
Jacob Crone
George Warmoth
Wart 3
County G O P Ring L P Harlan Speech Attacks City Machines
In Philadelphia a white vested Harlan assumed permanent chairmanship and denounced alleged $108,000 in fees collected by democratic and republican county treasurers. He blasted the local Republican machine as cruelly rapacious and powerful, likening it to Tammany Hall in its worst days. He referenced John W. Kern in his remarks.
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Philadelphia
Tammany Hall
John W. Kern
Platform denounces county Republicans and tax excess
Jacob P Dunn reads resolutions denouncing open defiance of law by the county Republican administration, criticizing treasurers fees, county attorney Brown, and extravagant purchases like the McGregor tunnel. It pledges nominees to recover county funds, reduce the tax levy, and challenge gas company alliances.
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P?anic
Jacob P. Dunn
Dunn
Brown
McGregor
Little Hope For Loan Ordinance
The article discusses a looming council clash over a temporary loan ordinance for city finances. Absences from the administration mix with a disputed presiding officer election as Republicans threaten to block moves, while Democrats hope the loan is avoided to gain political leverage.
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Megrew
Finance Committee
Wheeler
Daller
Crall
Republican Council
Ex Senator Turpie Declines Comment at Home Entrance
A SUN reporter reached the front door of Ex-Senator Turpie but could not speak with him. The servant said he was at home but unavailable, noting that Turpie has nothing to say and does not wish to see reporters.
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Turpie
SUN
Watchmen Patrol Streets Guard Fire Risk
Promoters tell the safety board that insured rates may fall if watchmen patrol the down town area at night and report hourly. J. E. Youtz notes several firms will hire uniformed observers to spot fires, while Fire Inspector Manager Goodloe doubts any rate reductions, arguing interior watchmen would be more effective.
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The
Safety Board
Goodloe
Board of Safety
J. E. Youtz
Fire Inspection Bureau
Annual clerks picnic ends in dancing and races at Broad Ripple
About 400 of 600 New York store clerks attended the post noon Broad Ripple event. The Invincibles beat the Nonpareils 6 to 5 in a men’s baseball game. Winners included Grace Moore for dancing and several prize recipients in races and contests. Management vows a yearly picnic.
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New York
Broad Ripple
Rcenic
Invincibles
Grace Moore
Sarah Calhoun
F. Queisser
Astoria Whetstein
Katie Banks
Clara Weimer
Charles Wheatley
Roscoe Mcintosh
F. Schuck
A. Rose
Nellie Hays
L. Waddell
Tom Hays
E Ferguson
Orval Coyle
Morris Miller
Harry Eagle
F. Quiesser
Andrew Rose
EH. Ferguson
Roy Mann
Rose Mitchell
Weather Outlook For Indianapolis And Nearby Areas
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours to 8 p m July 22. Warmer and fair conditions expected Saturday night into Sunday. Temperatures listed: 61 at 7 am, 73 at noon, and 16 at 2 pm. A large tent on Rhode Island street stands where a Baptist church burned, hosting a rally Sunday led by Rev. James M. Morton with a sermon titled extracted from the Bible passage Mar 4-1, described as A damned hot day.
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Indianapolis
Rhode Island St
James M. Morton
Labor Day Push Grows as National Holiday Applies
W C Scott editor of the United Mine Workers Journal notes Labor Day has rapidly become a national holiday. He says demand for Labor Day speakers is larger than ever, with invitations arriving as early as March and continuing through the year.
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W. C. Scott
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Aged woman scavenges market scraps with grandson and worn carriage
A 90 year old Black woman named Phoebe Taylor is seen at the market daily with her young grandson and a battered baby carriage. She spends hours collecting discarded items then trudges home to the far northwest part of town.
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Phoebe Taylor
Big Real Estate Deals in Decatur Township
A deed filed in the recorder's office Saturday transfers 4676 acres in Decatur township from Elijah B. and Emma Martindale to John Ed Smith for 40000 dollars. The Scudder livery barn at 36 and 38 West Ohio Street is sold by Anna H. Springsteen to George B. Yandes and W. T. Malott for 8000 dollars, with the stable to operate as before.
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Recorder’s Office
Decatur Township
Elijah B
Emma Martindale
John Ed Smith
Scudder
Ohio St
Anna H. Springsteen
George B. Yandes
W. T. Malott
Reform School Bid For 13 Year Old Thomas Miller
Thomas Miller aged 13 was sent to reform school by Judge Alford after a pattern of running away during outings in Indianapolis. His mother expresses concern as authorities note his interest in transient places like barns and sheds leading to his absence from home on Friday night.
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Thomas Miller
Reform School
Alford
Indianapolis
Infant Found On Doorstep Sparks City Patrol Notice
An infant appeared on a street railway employee W Eschmeyer's doorstep at 11 p.m. Friday. Authorities report the parents are too poor to care for the child and are seeking assistance or guidance from local agencies. The incident prompted a city welfare response and a search for the infant's guardians.
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W. Eschmeyer
Street Railway
A.hote
Imperial decree confirms safety of Minister Conger
State Department accepts two telegrams via Wu Kun Yi as confirming that all ministers were safe after riots in Shanghai and Nanking. The messages claim imperial edicts dated July 18 guarantee ministerial safety, aside from one German sinister killed by anarchists, with vigorous measures to investigate.
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Conger
Li Hung Chang
Liu Kun Yi
Nanking
State Department
Legation
London Papers Question Pekin Massacre Message
London's evening papers echo disbelief at the Pekin massacre tale and call for immediate force. About 30,000 to 40,000 troops, mainly Japanese, are ready to march toward Pekin, with numbers rising to 50,000. Disputes over who should command the force continue among the powers.
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Pekin
Pekin Relief Column Near Pekin Push
Washington reports the Pekin relief plan advancing with allied forces now totaling about 40,000. Wu initially claimed 20,000 could reach Pekin but lowered that to 10,000, while 15,000 Japanese troops are already on scene and more Allied troops are en route. The remaining 35,000 are anticipated to march on Pekin with support arriving from multiple nations.
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Washington
Pekin
Tien-Tsin
Troop Movements Ordered by Governor General
Havana on July 21 reports Gov gen Wood directing Lieut. Col. Scott to have the First Infantry at Guanajay and Pinar Del Rio ready to embark within ten days. A troop of the Seventh Cavalry is assigned to Guanajay to replace the Tenth Cavalry.
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Havana
Wood
Scott
Guanajay
Pinar del Rio
Stock-reducing sale at Stersdorfer's new store
Ladies' 2.50 Oxfords and 1.50 shoes offered in a stock-reducing sale. Black and tan options available for ladies and children. Store located at 37 B Washington Street near Pennsylvania Street.
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Stersdorfer's
B. Washington St
Pennsylvania St
British Warship Sails For Li Hung Chang Seizure
In Shanghai on July 21 the British cruiser Bonaventura sailed from Woosung to overtake the steamer bearing Li Hung Chang. The report notes British intent to seize Li Hung Chang if encountered during the voyage.
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LI Hung Chang
Shanghai
Bonaventura
Woo Sung
Dont Retreat Boys Keep On Firing In Tien Tsin Fight
A Chefoo dispatch from New York July 21 describes the July 13 Tien Tsin action where Col Liscum of the Ninth U S infantry was killed after leading a doomed assault across a bridge. Doarward blamed Liscum for the mistake but his staff urged advancing quickly. Liscum fell after crying for the men to press the attack and not retreat as he died.
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New York
Che-F'oo
Tien-Tsin
Nirth U
Dooryard
Araft
Col. Liscum
Coronel
Marines to be sent to front as Navy expands force
Secretary Long orders rapid upscaling of the Marine Corps with ships on Asiatic duties reduced to minimum. A battalion sails from San Francisco on July 28 under Maj Randolph Dickens, while recruiting stations nationwide fill vacancies. In China and the Philippines the total Marine strength nears 950, with forces distributed across Tien Tsin, Pekin, Cavite, and other stations.
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China
Secretary Long
Marine Corps
Asiatic
Atlantic
Massachusetts
Indiana
Kentucky
Sai
San Francisco
Randolph Dickens
North Atlantic
Tien-Tsin
Pekig
Philippines
Cavite
Maj. Waller
Taku
Solace
Tien- Tsin
Col. Meade
Brooklyn
Marine Guards
Maj
Biddle
Grant
Hamburg-American line to ship 5000 horses to China
San Francisco reports that the Hamburg American Hue has a contract with the German government to ship 5000 horses to China. Two ships are en route to San Francisco for this purpose.
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San Francisco
St. ‘Ja
Hue
China
China Bric-A-Brac Retirements and Russian Advance
Chinese in Tien-Tsin continue to retire while Russian forces occupy the Siku ar senal north of Tien-Tsin unopposed. Belgian foreign office questions Congee's message as genuine. Minister Wu calls on Secretary Hay on Saturday with the imperial edict asserting foreigners are safe on July.
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Tien-Tsin
Siku
Congee
Hay
Fast Express Steamers to Paris Offer Reaches Public
Advertisement notes fast Atlantic steamers to Paris with booking guidance through Pfigterer agent at De Virginia Avenue in 1941. It urges securing accommodations and emphasizes speedy transit across the Atlantic.
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Paris
Sgency
P. Pfigterer
de Virginia-ave. Teh
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