Prohibition Convention Opens With Miles Debate At Tomlinson Hall
Delegates and visitors from across the country gather outside Tomlinson Hall ahead of the prohibition convention opening. Miles supporters face mixed signals as leaders waver on backing him while women delegates push for transparency on his stance. A crowded floor, banners, and a crowd-pleasing welcome mark the start of proceedings led by Oliver Stewart with speeches, parades, and calls for unity in the pro prohibition effort.
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Delaware and 11 others favor Miles in party
Pennsylvania delegates through T H Hamilton of Harrisburg issued a circular at 2 p.m. Wednesday asking Gen Miles be considered unavailable and that John G Woalley, a candidate four years ago, be named for president.
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Pathetic feature at prohibition convention with Mrs Johnson
A convention scene features Mrs Hale Johnson in black while recalling her husband Hale Johanen the former nominee. The event follows a prior nomination amid public uproar and a later suicide after a rival incident. Tomlinson Hall is decorated for the oratorical contest with quotations anticipated from Hale Johnson’s reeves.
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Girl Admits Diamond Theft in Juvenile Court
Anna Torsey, 19 or so, confessed in juvenile court on Wednesday morning to stealing a diamond from Mrs. Clune. She claimed she gave it to someone else and could not locate it. Judge Stubbs sent her to reform school for girls amid tears as she was led away.
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City man Brenner fined for shooting claim in court
In West Indianapolis Walter Brenner of Shepard 1 was fined in police court for shooting in city limits. He claimed he only pretended to shoot. A bystander remarked witnesses pretended to hear the incident as Judge Whallon delivered the fine.
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Woman Accuses Husband of Assault in Awkward Exchange
Annie Welch describes a beating by her husband as a Turnkey questions her claims. Welch, 34 W Seventeenth Street, denies the action, while the turnkey probes the scene and appearance, highlighting a tense domestic incident and alleged abuse.
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Divorce Granted to Mrs Buchanan in Local Case
A divorce was granted Wednesday morning in a Marion county court involving Mrs Buchanan. The proceedings named Seon Mivoren and highlighted mentions of divorce actions between two Indianapolis families. The record notes relationships among parties including Anna Le Johnson and Johnsen with references to Wilken Timetensen and others present in the case.
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Wonder over alley dumping and police inaction
Street commissioner Gorge Herrick laments the failure to stop garbage dumping in alleys. He questions why police do not patrol alleys and curb the waste, suggesting the issue remains unaddressed and frustrating residents.
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Doctor Mistook Ten Dollar Piece For Twenty
A court heard Dr LW Trowell accuse Charles Sanford of offering a ten dollar coin as payment for medical treatment. Sanford contends he received a fake token and defenses claim only a small amount was paid. The judge ordered Sanford to pay ten dollars and serve ten days in jail.
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Learnt ROT to Nome Judge in police court
Charis Prather spoke in police court on Wednesday morning. The judge granted a temporary home and resolved his work craving. He will serve time at the workhouse for days. A petition to permit an examination of the bank backs to verify Jennie Tut’s cash was noted.
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Russian Forts Falls to Japanese Near Port Arthur
An unofficial dispatch dated June reports three Russian forts near Port Arthur Sou Chan Chu Kwan Shan and Chituasean were captured by Japanese forces after an all day battle. Russian casualties include 14 dead found in and around the forts. Official confirmation pending.
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Alleged Lover In Court Over Stolen Purse Claim
Mrs Nannie Haggard of Wyoming Street testified in police court that James Liter, boarding with her, stole her purse containing money he says he gave her for safekeeping. The witness described an infatuation that led to a trunk order and a later money exchange. Liter was bound over to the grand jury.
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Charges Father With Corrupting His Boys
Mrs Amelia Curtis files a divorce complaint against Lyman Curtis alleging he influenced their two eldest boys to become unmanageable and that their two younger daughters were placed under guardianship. She seeks custody of the youngest son and a restraining order to protect herself and child, which Judge Aten granted.
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Bids Fair to Be a Regular in Town Court
Ella Gassie a Franklin Indiana resident appeared in police court on a charge related to a dispute. Officers described her as sociable and likely to become a regular figure around town while awaiting formal complaint details.
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Hearst Takes Two Floors at Democratic Headquarters
Hearst occupies two floors of the Jefferson Hotel in St. Louis with headquarters for Hearst and the Texas delegation nearby. Secretary Walsh and staff prepare accredited Washington delegates lists while plans emerge to oppose Moorseynent of Cleveland policies. German and Parker setups appear at Hotels across town as the Democratic convention nears.
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Weather Guide and Incident Lesson From Lamp Fire
Weather forecast calls for fair conditions with possible showers in nearby states. At 7 am the temperature was 64, at noon 74, and 2 pm 71. A drought suit against Sun Vapor Street Light Company seeks 1500 damages over a lamp maintenance incident at Highland Park where a too short ladder caused a gas lamp to ignite. Earl Vanable, 16, alleges burns after a lamp overflowed and a torch he held ignited fuel, leaving him severely burned and disfigured.
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