Taft Plot to Vex Beveridge Ends in Broil
President Taft faces a widening clash with Progressive Republicans as a leaked letter to Lucius Swift inflames Indiana postmaster patronage rows. The missive accuses Senator Beveridge and radicals, prompting defense from Watson and Hemenway who say the president promised job protection, while Taft blames Hitchcock for information that escalates the feud. The piece frames a party rift over Indiana patronage and Beveridge’s stance.
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Taft
Vex
Beveridge
Indiana
Lucius B. Swift
Aldrich-Cannon
Aldrich
Cannon
Republican Party
Hemenway
Jims
White House
Watson
New York
Senate
Washington
Hitchcock
Paul G Gall faces a jury in bank case
In United States district court jurors were drawn to try Paul D Gall charged with aiding and abetting Max P Emmerich in diverting more than 2700 dollars from Capital National Bank of Indianapolis. Prosecution and defense presented opening statements as evidence began.
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Paul G. Gall
United Staes District Court
Paul D. Gall
Max P. Emmerich
Gall
Capital National Bank
Welock
William Bainbridge
Nashville
George P. Campbell
Bloomington
Frank Clark
Richmond
William Fate
Veray
Albert Gautier
North Vernon
Philip 8S Hodge
Martinsville
Isaac Janeway
Flat Rock
John G. H. Wringler
Brazil
C. Million
Rorkfield
Marion Morris
Winchester
William Myers
Lewisville
Clarence Pickett
Nolesville
Charles W. Miler
J. C. Johnson
National Bank Examiner
Emmerich
Gail
Despits
Atorner
Miller
M-Z
Indiana
W.N. Harding
America
Germany
Marrie c
Gosport
Indianapolis
N. Meridian Street
the Circle
Brinkmeyer, Kohn & Co
Harding
Only Three Violated Sunday Closing
A political meeting ended when police raided Joho L. Donavan’s saloon at 3028 S New Jersey. Donavan and 15 men were inside a second floor room while police and a large crowd stood outside. Two other saloon keepers, Jacot Plaisha and John Ratelif, were arrested as Indianapolis marked its dryest Sunday. Mayor Shank noted saloon keepers are accepting law enforcement.
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Joho L. Donavan
New Jersey
Donavan
Seret
Léet
Indianapolis
Jacot Plathisha
Maryland Street
Onn Ratelif
Bowman Street
Shank
Vesuvius Eruption Sparks Mass Flight From Naples
Naples records its second day of eruption as lava and ash spill from Vesuvius. People flee for miles, misfortunes blamed on Halley’s Comet. Ships report ash covering decks fifty miles away and fires seen two hundred miles distant. Detonations rumble through the region as new fissures and a crater form. Scientists depart to observe the crater up close.
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Naples
Vesuvius
River flood relief delays amid cold spell in Ohio valley
Cold fair weather today slowed the Ohio valley flood, easing the crisis though total damage remains in the hundreds of thousands. Parkersburg reports 100000 in damages, Marietta 30000, Cincinnati 100000, while Louisville merchants warn a slight rise could cost 150000 more.
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Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Parkersburg
Marietta
Louisville
Policeman Dugan Returns After Disappearance Illness
Lawrence E. Dugan, a patrolman who vanished Saturday, came home Monday morning. He recalls little of his whereabouts besides a trip to Louisville. His family physician says he has been ill and was likely temporarily deranged when he left home.
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Lawrence E. Dugan
Dugan
Louisville
Lockwood Seeks Resolutions Committee Post in Indiana
Marion Ind March 17 George B Lockwood a potential candidate for congress and secretary of State said he is willing to serve on the resolutions committee of the Republican state convention representing the Eleventh district He emphasizes a practical role and party unity at the state gathering.
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Marion
Ind
George B. Lockwood
Congress
Resolutions Committee
Babcock Speaks at Colored Y M C A Event
L K Babcock secretary to Mayor Shank spoke at the colored Y M C A mass meeting held at Jones tabernacle with about 300 attendees. His talk titled The Genius of Hard Work drew strong applause in the fourth annual appearance. Dr Bellmore international secretary of the colored Y M C A attended and offered a short address. A fine musical program accompanied the event.
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Colored Y. M. C. A
Jones Tabernacle
Blackford and
W. North Streets
Washington, D. C
The
Bellmore
Poorhouse Inmate Heir to a Fortune
In Laporte Indiana Theodore Behrendt once confined to the county asylum is to be sent home to Franzburg Germany to share in a fortune his father William Behrendt says has accumulated since the son left home years ago seeking wealth. The father’s inquiry into the son’s fate prompted the turn.
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Laporte
Ind
Theodore Behrendt
William Behrendt
Franzburg
Germany
Theodore
Behrendt
Surgeon Duel Leaves Belgian Officer Wounded
March 7. Dr. Doyen, famed European surgeon, dueled Captain Van Langen donck with his self designed sword injuring the Belgian in the forearm. The two men exchanged blows in a crowded theater after accusing him of insulting the surgeon's wife. The weapon’s design traces to an idea from an operation.
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Nice
Doyen
Europe
van Langendonck
Tasino
Wealthy farmer dies waiting to be baptized at church
Youngstown Ohio March 7 James Applegate 65 a wealthy farmer from Seceders Corners collapsed and died while waiting in the United Presbyterian church to be baptized Saturday afternoon. His wife remained at his side as one child was reported in critical condition.
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Youngstown
James Applegate
Seceders Corners
United Presbyterian Church
Beef Trust Action Soon To Be Known
Washington March 7 The government decision on prosecuting the beef trust and its millionaire officials will likely be announced tomorrow. U S District Attorney Sims departs for Chicago and will reveal the result upon arrival. Sims has conferred with top officials and the case stance is believed decided. Attorney General Wickersham and Sims have held several significant meetings amid the deliberations.
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Washington
Beef Trust
U. S
Sims
Chicago
Wickersham
Bruthoff
Packers
Straw hats appear on the Atlantic City boardwalk
Atlantic City March 7 Straw hats show up on the promenade as two men sport spring outfits and flower smothered straw hats while others wear panamas. The straw hat season on the boardwalk can be officially opened as more hats appear and spectators grin at the lively breeze.
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Atlantic City
Royal Voyage Under Guarded Sail on King Edward Trip
Dover March 7 Escorted by two destroyers the royal yacht Alexandra with King Edward on board left for Calais en route to Biarritz and Paris. Batteries on land and ships of the Atlantic fleet fired a royal salute as the king, fatigued by recent political turmoil, contemplates a longer stay at his recuperation retreat.
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Dover
Eng
Alexandra
Edward
Calais
Biarritz
Paris
Pioneer woman Sarah Debruler dies in Evansville
Evansville March 17. Mrs. Sarah G. Debruler widow of Dr. James P. Debruler and a pioneer southern Indiana woman has died. She founded the Home for the Friendles in Evansville. Her son Claude Debruler was once editor of the Evansville Journal.
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Evansville
Ind
Sarah G. Debruler
James P. Debruler
Indiana
Claude Debruler
Democrats Plan State Convention In Late April
Indiana Democrats scheduled a one day state convention the week of April 24 or 25 with secrecy over its purpose. The meeting discussed timing, possible candidates like Jack Nolan Evansville for state senator Robert E Miers Bloomington for secretary of state and Andrew A Adams Columbia City for the appellate bench. Party leaders from Vincennes Knox county Terre Haute and Bloomington attended along with Thomas Taggart and John Kern as the broader bid to shape state and national issue stances.
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Indiana
Jack
Nolan
Evansville
Robert E. Miers
Bloomington
Andrew A. Adams
Columbia City
Vincennes
MacFarland
Knox County
W. H. Vollmer
Jackson
Marshall- Kern
Tom Honan
Seymour
House of Representatives
Judge Shea
Dr. Jameson
Sullivan
Jack Nolan
John FE. Lamb
Peter Foley
Terre Haute
Thomas Taggart
Andrew Addams
Charles B. Beck
Richmond
W. F. Moore
State Committee
John Kern
Troops Ready to Quell Philadelphia Car Strike Riots
Federal troops at Ft Dupont and Governors Island stand ready to move to Philadelphia to quell rioting and protect government property as a wide labor strike spreads. Labor leaders claim 115,000 workers struck with more joining daily, threatening Camden and Newark actions. Public meetings and a new labor party emerge as calls for mayor Reyburn's impeachment grow amid injuries and arrests.
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Philadelphia
Ft. Dupont
Del
Governors Island
N. Y
Ing
Camden
Newark
N. J
Lyceum Hall
Oegan
Compactt
John &. Reyburn
Public Safety
Clay
Fulleelphia
Coast Artillery
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Governor's Island
Readness
Taggart questioned on Brown and casino at French Lick
Paoli Ind March 7 The state seeks to show Thomas Taggart knew Al Browns gambling reputation when the French Lick Springs Hotel company leased the casino to Brown around 1901 The state claims the 1200 to 15000 annual rent reflected casino earnings not legitimate business The attorney general says Taggart likely knew gambling conditions and condoned them He reportedly testified that Brown was a sporting man and gambler and that Taggart bought 25 slot machines from the old French Lick Hotel company along with other property
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Paoli
Ind
Thomas Taggart
French Lick Springs
al Brown
Mr. Brown
Taggart
Brown
French Lick Hotel Company
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Indianapolis Sun
Private Exchange
Lockwood
Choige
Babcock
K. Babcock
Mr. Babcock
Colored Y. M. C
Dr. Bellmore
Denison Hotel
Stokes Jackson
Democratic State Committee
Son
Mason Niblack
W. S. Bate
U. 5
Gatling
Gurs
Philadel
Phia
Babe
Brown and Casino
State
French Lick Hotel
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