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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1909

Page

2

Political Strife Rivals Gauss and Seyfried Divide Local Ranks

The piece depicts tensions as Seyfried’s attacks polarize workers against Gauss, while Moore refuses to engage with Seyfried, fueling bitterness and harming Gauss’s prospects. Republicans report Harding forces failing to sway Shank’s key negro vote, with undercurrents of conflict affecting party cohesion.

Gauss Seyfried City Committee Moore Dceal Henry Seyfried Mr. Gauss Lew Shank Harding Shank Mr. Harding Mr. Shank Harding Movement

No Holtzman Ring Remains in Indianapolis Democratic Party

A Detroit authored critique details Charles A. Gauss's shift under Henry Seyfried and John W. Holtzman’s faction, noting the party united under W. F. Moore after the August primary. It argues for temperate conduct and acceptance of the voters and condemns factional harassment.

Charles A. Gauss Henry Seyfried John W. Holtzman Democratic Party Mr. Gauss Gauss Holtzman Seyfried Seyfrieds Holtzmans

Ring tensions and party loyalty amid Democratic division

A long, clipped passage discusses internal party dynamics in Indianapolis, praising unity and condemning disorganizers. It references Mr Gauss, Seyfried, and the UW majority, stressing that a united Democratic party is essential for candidates to prevail. The narrative shifts to a blackmailing confrontation with Evelyn and White, detailing a staged birthday party and escalating threats.

Democratic Party Indianapolis Mr. Gauss Gauss United Democratic Party

Thaw denies gun threats in Evelyn White confrontation

The interview recounts Thaw denying any pistol use or kidnapping by White during Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s 1908 birthday incident. He describes watching White from a distance, urging Evelyn to ignore him, and notes that two detectives were present to witness the events, while insisting he did not start trouble.

White Evelyn Mr. White McCaleb

Tragedy in White River Claims Martha Clark

Miss Martha Clark a 29 year old drowned in White river at 5 oclock Thursday afternoon. Bram Clark 19 Earl Smart 21 and Phup Clark 20 attempted rescue while Mrs Ida Clark and Julia Clark watched from a canoe. The group had just come from Camp Ottawa on the river banks near the old Big Four bridge. Phillip Clark struggled to save his sister and nearly exhausted himself. Captain O M Edgington recovered the body in about 15 feet of water. The Clarks reside at 234 North Capitol Avenue and Smart at 2433 Keawood Avenue.

Martha Clark White River Miss Clark Bram Phup Clark Earl Smart Ida Clark Julia Clark Bram Clack Camp Ottawa Phillip Clark Big Four bBrem Phillip T. Smart Smart Philip O. M. Edgington Clarks N. Capitol Avenue Keawood Avenue

Buckskin Ben Show at Broad Ripple Park Free Attraction

Buckskin Ben's Wild West and trained dog and pony show appears as a free afternoon and evening feature at Broad Ripple Park through Monday, Aug 2. The program includes clever pony and collie tricks, sharpshooting, broncho busting, rope spinners, and other acts praised by crowds. Quintana's Band provides daily concerts, with special August events like a baby show on Aug 4 5 and Old Settlers Day among others.

Broad Ripple Park Quintana Old Settlers Old Fiddlers of Indiana Tipton County

Political campaigning heats up in Indianapolis race

Edward Davis leads Clarke noon meetings while B T J Jeup joins Clarke forces as Charles A Gauss plans speeches. Local party chiefs discuss fair primary selection and suppress mudslinging as Lew Shank and W N Harding hold multiple rallies across wards and streets.

Jeffries Seeks Return to Ring Faces Governor’s Challenge

James J. Jeffries and sparring partner Sam Berger visited Gov. Johnson at the capitol. Jeffries, weighing 235, said he is ready to defend his title and plans to fight again against Johnsen, despite a prior retirement.

ST. Paul James J. Jeffries Sam Berger Gov. Johnson Capitol Jeffries Johnsen

Donlin Nears Return to New York Giants

Mike Donlin and the New York National League club reportedly agreed on terms and the player actor will join the Giants in a few days. He offered to sail from Europe but would cancel if his demands are not met.

Charles B. Clarke Lusitania London Donlin New York Hve Europe Giants

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