Daughter Protects Him In Wild Flight To See Governor
Elsie Hair, 16, and her demented father John Hair fled from Coal City to Brazil and Indianapolis during a desperate night ride. The girl, armed with fear and care, rode in a buggy then train to find the governor, while her ailing father insisted on meeting him. Police intervened in Indianapolis and the daughter was placed with a matron. she said she fears his rants and violence, and they returned home with money on hand.
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Elsie Hair
John Hair
Coal City
Clay County
Man
Brazil
Indianapolis
Elsie
Hair
Maryland St
Washington St
Lorraine Hotel
Vaughn
SUN
Ther
Owen County
Calvin Uhle Teery Stable
Marylands
Man Survives Barn Loft Fall After Night Out
John Bheets slept in a barn loft at Hotel Degrees on West Ohtest. He rolled from a ladder, suffered head and arm injuries, and was taken to City dispensary then City hospital. A horse owned by James Ferguson broke its neck after a streetcar collision near Millary Park.
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John
City Hospital
Morse
James Ferguson
M. W. New York
Ihe
Millary Park
Rae
Rooker Loses Bid as Harlan Likely Nominee
W Y Rooker withdraws from race leaving Levi P Harlan poised as district Democratic nominee for congress. Rooker refused candidacy and barred his name while late convention timing eliminates other potential contenders. Frank P Baker John Ro Wilson Evans Woollen mentioned but unlikely to run. Harlan appears assured from Irvington area.
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Levi P. Harlan
Congress
William ¥. Rooker
SUN
Rooker
Harlan
Booker
Lendure
Frank P. Baker
John Ro Wilson
Evans Woollen
Ives
Irvington
Despairing death at Talge mahogany works
William Hawk a 3 year old Colored worker at the Talge mahogany works in Missouri at Thirteenth and Cor was taken ill while loading timber for the H C Smithers roofing company. He died within minutes after an ambulance arrived. Dr Heinricha attributed death to heart failure. Hawk had worked for over two years for M C Smithers roofing.
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William Hawk
Talge
H.C. Smithers Roofing Company
Hawk
Heinricha
Corrier
M.C. Smithers Roofing Company
More Trouble in Irvington Water Main Fiasco
Residents oppose laying water mains along the south side of the unfinished Washington street. The street is already dug up on the north side and fear sewer trenches will be widened, leaving suburbans with more torn up streets. The water company and contractor dispute the danger and deny risks.
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Army
Indianapolis Water Company
Washington-st
T% & Mttle
George Bohn Happy in New Suit After Change of Identity
George Bohn, once linked to multiple aliases including Thomas Collins and Al Mike, wore a bright new suit and declared happiness on Wednesday. He boasted of representing the International order of the fraternal identification association of America and praised a fresh start in business.
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Bay
George Bohn
Bohn
Thomas Collins
Thomas Jones
al Mike
International Order of the Fraternal Identification Association of America
Great Britain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Bahn
Partly cloudy forecast with warm trend midweek
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies through Wednesday night and Thursday with warmer conditions. Early morning temperature around 62 and midday near 57 with a 59 degree reading at 2 PM. Showers possible in Indiana and neighboring states with variable winds.
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Indiana
Fairbanks Accepts Second Place on Republican Ticket
Fairbanks announces it will accept a second place on the Republican ticket. The move positions the candidate as a running mate option while maintaining party leadership and campaign momentum ahead of the primary.
Senator Fairbanks Named Roosevelt Running Mate In Chicago Report
Republican leaders in Chicago on Tuesday named Senator Charlis W. Fairbanks of Indiana as President Roosevelts running mate. The list included Senator Spooner and Congressman J. W. Bapcock of Wisconsin and Congressman Denny Overstreet of Indiana, with National Committeeman R. B. Schneider of Nebraska present. Overstreet said he would accept the party duty and retain Fairbanks nomination for vice president.
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Chicago
Charlis W. Fairbanks
Indium
Roosevelt
Tueasay
Spooner
J. W. Bapcock
Wisconsin
Denny Overstreet
Indiana
R. B. Schneider
Nebraska
Overstreet
Indications of a Big Split at Illinois State Convention
The Illinois deadlocked state convention shows mounting signs of a major split among factions. Key figures from rival groups push divergent agendas as delegates remain divided over leadership and platform priorities.
Boston man hurt after fall from box car on westbound train
Joseph Ring of Boston appeared at the City dispensary with a badly burned head, two wrists broken, and other injuries after being struck by a brakeman’s club on a moving box car near an Indianapolis trestle. He said tramps helped him to his feet and he planned to seek a train headed for Boston.
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Joseph Ring
Boston
Mass
City
Indianapolis
Hing
Yarde
Probated Wills in Danger of Loss
County probate records face risk due to absence of a secure safe in the courthouse. Wills disposing of property are filed with the county clerk then sent to the probate office for examination and probate. Clerks describe keeping instruments in a desk and drawers, fearing damage or destruction could waste large property values.
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Ed Hugg
Atairs
Night Ash Shower Covers Bed in Sudden Event
A bed in a residence suffered a shower of ash late at night as an unnamed incident occurred. Mr. Kra Mer was present in the room when the ash fell, causing alarm and prompting investigation.
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MR. Kramer
Man Tries to Throw Ashes at Wife Window In Court
E L Alexander admitted to tossing ashes at his wife's window after drinking. Kramer, waking to the scene, was struck by debris and attacked. Alexander claimed he meant no harm, but the incident led to his appearance in police court.
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E. L. Alexander
Tia S. Essteat
Jurge Wharton
Kras Rler
Harry Leslie Stricken With Typhoid Fever
Purdue grid hero Harry G. Leslie, former captain, lies at St Vincent's Hospital with typhoid fever. He was injured in a tram accident, jaw broken, rushed to hospital, later moved back. Doctors report typhoid diagnosis after initial doubt. condition improving, crisis expected this week.
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Harry G. Leslie
Purdue
Vincent's
Lesle
Lavity
Paul
Morrison
Lesler
Mountain of a Mole Hill in the Trang About Tomlin
A fragmented SGARE report discusses Tomlin and a supposed mountain of issues. The brief mentions 80N Hall and related concerns, but details remain unclear.
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Tomlin
Inspector M Abee Says All Safe, No Alarm Needed
The inspector assures the Sun that there is no cause for alarm and that recommendations will keep buildings safe. He mentions talks about making a hall safe, with preparations and potential ordinance alignment, and notes readiness for further action if required.
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Feminigsn Hall
Ciew of
Ste' Sand
Laepodor Suiley
Titianian
President’s First Visit to Library Reveals Curiosity
Washington June 1 President and Afra Fhooneyett visited the congressional library with librarian Herbert Putnam. It was the president's first visit since taking office, marking a notable early engagement with national archives and research resources.
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Washington
Afra
Fhooneyett
Herbert Putnam
Congressional Library
May Nominate Governor Battota Fractured Republican Ballot
Springfield June 1 The Republican deadlock showed little change after Tuesday ballot totals. Yates led with 479, Lowden and Deneen trailed, Hamlin and Warner gained. DeKalb split its votes, some remaining with the Governor, others to Lowden and Deneen. Delegates shifted slightly as leaders predicted a candidate before Thursday.
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Battota
Deneen
London
Springfield
Almox
Hamilo Shold
Denzen
Kome
Lowden
Chicago
Ternuon
Yates
Lowde Deneen
Hamlin
Warner
Sherman
St. Pierce
Ballat
DeKalb
Wal County
Thaneen
Pierce
Ball
Mevates
Rowden
Deluren
Harlin
Shers ‘Mai
St. Fierce
Tears On Rothschilds Cheeks In Sing Sing Prison
New York June 1 David Rothschild the wrecker of the Federal bank is now a prisoner at Sing Sing serving nine years hard labor. He is processed with tears as he is moved to the slate shop, shaved and hair cut, then escorted across the yard amid fellow convicts. He will likely work in the knitting industry making stock garments for state charitable institutions. Gov Durbin to attend Indians dedication in St Louis after leaving the state house for schedules and travel. Local notices promote boarding and goods around town.
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New York
David Rornsshia
Federal Bank
Sing-Sing
Wherift Kelley
Rothachild
Prisua
Rothechii
Rothschila
St. Louis
Durbin
Stats House
St. Louie
Russians Retreat as Japanese Win Key Battles
A Tokto telegram claims Gen Kuroki routed Gen Kurpatkin near Sumeniss, with Hai Cheng positions abandoned and several Russian guns seized. Reports question accuracy, noting possible exaggeration of a Simatal fight 33 miles north. Meanwhile a German dispatch notes Japanese battleship fell to a reef near Midan islands and Port Arthur siege continues.
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Rome
Tokto
Kuroki
Kurspatkin
Sumeniss
Simatal
Houang-Cheng
ST. Petersburg
Lk Moteden
Gaya
Midan Islands
Sure Pop T Taggart Named National Chairman
A fragmentary notice indicates T Taggart is to be national chairman with details unreadable in the clipping. The readable portion confirms the leadership appointment and its official characterization.
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T. Taggart
Taggart Eyes National Chairmanship, Democratic Room Buzz
The State Democratic Organization pushes Taggart as national chairman. Reports from Democratic officials and newspapers indicate Taggart’s bid dominates discussions, with Clark and others confirming the plan. Taggart himself appeared in Indianapolis smiling, upbeat about the prospect.
Apportionment Law Declared Unconstitutional by Supreme Court
The court ruled that the 1906 state law fixing the number of Senators and Representatives and apportioning them among the counties was unconstitutional. It voided the apportionment law as effectively superseded. Other stated cases included Break v Singer and actions from Dearborn County and Boone Circuit Court.
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Supreme Court
Singer
General Assembly
Astate
William O'Brien
John Ulrich
Dearborn
Boone
Clark J. Lindsay
James A. White
Dowling
Gas Case Finishes in Federal Court with Decision Pending
The cane of Byron Quimby against the Consumers' gas trust company was finished in federal court on Wednesday and is now in the hands of Judges Baker and Anderson for decision. Judge Baker will return Friday to hear the Indianap al a Northwestern traction company versus Consolidated traction company, with a possible announcement of the gas case decision at that time.
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Byron Quimby
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Baker
Anderson
Indianapal & Northwestern Traction Company
Consolidated Traction Company
Craw
Jordaville
Gaz
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Fairbanks
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Kramer
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Altos
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Inspector M'Abee
Volunters
America
Volunterre
Washingtonest
Holtzman
Wiley
NEW Church For Colored People
Anvings Bank
Waich
White Friends Iy
Rothschild
Sing-Sing Prison
Wuisenner
Janes
Dustieas Gate
Sinr
Tony’ Reataurant
Wash-st
K. K
Moana
Kuropatkin
Baye Olapatch
Berlin
Col Geetha
Tagblett
Port Arthur
State Democratic Organization
Democratic State Committee
Sentinel
F. Taggart
D. J. Crittenberger
T.tagear
Ational
Charles Clark
Democratic State Aganization
Taggart
T. ‘Taggart
Cateman
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