Wall Street Funds Fear Bryan in Denver Campaign Clash
Denver reports that Wall Street interests have supposedly raised 750000 dollars to oppose William Jennings Bryan in the presidential nomination fight. The anti injunction plank and Bryan’s platform stance promise heated committee battles and possible compromise as Colorado's Charles S. Thomas pledges to oppose Bryan's labor views.
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Wall Street
Bryan
Roosevelt
Denver
Chicago
Sullivan
Committee
Charles S. Thomas
Colorado
McGregor Faces Graft Trial in Marion County
The next graft case centers on John R. McGregor and Thomas E. Spafford, former county commissioners, accused of crooked boiler contract dealings with Atlas Engine Works. Bribe charges total $3800. Banked on July trial if Henry Spaan can attend. possible delays if Spaan handles Emory Cassel murder case.
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Atlas Engine Works
Marion County
John R. McGregor
Thomas E. Spafford
McGregor
Henry Spaan
Spaan
Emory Cassel
Spencer, Ind
Marion Criminal Court
Captain English Defies Rumor of Death in Lexington
Rumor spread that Captain W. E. English had died while he was in Lexington during his senator nomination. Supporters phone the newspaper office to confirm he is alive, with about ten thousand friends reportedly gratified by his continued.
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W. E. English
Capt. English
English
Taft Campaign Faces Negro Vote Uproar in Indiana
The piece argues Indiana Republican managers insulted Negro voters and risks Taft’s defeat as black leaders, led by W E Henderson of Indianapolis, threaten organized opposition. It states many Negro Republicans may abandon Taft and support the Democratic nominee, citing past Taft-Roosevelt tensions and party mismanagement.
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Indiana
Bo Peep
Chicago
Taft
W. E. Henderson
Indianapolis
Henderson
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Church Bell Marks Opening of Irvington Presbyterian Church
The Irvington suburb heard a church bell at 4 PM on Sunday as the new Presbyterian church, started March 21 with a $15,000 building, was turned over for worship. Rev J C Day led services with local pastors and ministers from Indianapolis. Next Sunday all services move to the new church and are expected to attract sizable attendance.
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Irvington
New Presbyterian
Indianapolis
J. C. Day
M. E
Five Drownings in Cloudburst Hit Wellington
A Wellington telegram reports five people and 50 horses drowned during a cloudburst. Several houses were swept from foundations in the disaster as rescue and recovery efforts begin.
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Topeka
Kas
Wellington
Gov. Patterson
Nashville
Tenn
RE. W. Carmack
Tennessee
Prince Eulenberg
Berlin
Harden
Brunaugh Sentenced to State Prison for False City Claim
Judge Vinson Carter overruled Brunaugh’s motion for a new trial and sentenced him to two to 14 years in the Indiana State Prison for making a false claim against Indianapolis for asphalt patching. Brunaugh faces July 6 departure to Michigan City. appeal to Indiana Supreme Court remains. The case notes his notoriety as a longtime nightlife figure and rounder.
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Harry P. Brunaugh
Supreme Court of Indiana
Vinson Carter
Criminal Court
Carter
Brunaugh
Fe Mc Ced
Indianapolis
Branaugh
Michigan City
Prinipa
Puyteled
Police Fix Limits on July Fourth Fireworks
Citywide fireworks and revolver use are restricted. No shooting within defined blocks south by South Street north by Ohio Street east by Alabama Street and west by West Street. Police Chief Robert Metzger will enforce prohibitions with patrols and arrests for concealed weapon carrying. Merchants may sell fireworks only after July 3 afternoon to curb indiscriminate downtown explosions.
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South Street
Ohio Street
Alabama Street
West Street
Robert Metzger
Lid Goes Gang at New Albany Gov Hanly Acts
Governor Hanly outlines a strict law enforcement plan in New Albany to curb vice from Louisville and protect Indiana’s reputation. Police board members John Darneal Isaiah Gordon and E A Seringhaus are engaged in enforcing laws and suppressing criminal activity along the border.
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New Albany
Gov
Hanly
Indiana
Louisville
Kentucky
Haming
John Darneal
Isaiah Gordon
EA. Seringhaus
Hanty
Terr
Louis
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W. J Bryan
Johnson
Platform Committee
Hector H. Elwell
Col
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
James Hahn
James J. Hill
New York
James Dahlman
Omaha
William J. Bryan
Dahlman
Lincoln, Neb
Gregor
Negho
W. H. Taft
L. W. Henley
Belmont
Texas
O. H. P. Belmont
Europe
Galveston
Tex
Queens County
Altoona
Gallitan
Bennington
Bayardstown
Eliau Root
Elihu Root
Muldoon
White Plains
Frederick Norman
Emma Geiger
Cleveland
National Educational Association
United States
Peter V. Burnett
Mount Sinai Hospital
John Mendenhall
W. H. Roberts
Parmelee and Lockhart
Oliver P. Ensley
S ‘En Jatter
Bhunaugh
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