Indiana Patronage Clash In Washington Cites Hemenway Tale
Former Senator James A. Hemenway and ex-Congressman James E. Watson pressed to name Indiana postmasters in a bid to block Beveridge’s control. Hemenway confirms Gordon’s Sun story that they sought a list from the president, who wanted patronage divided. A White House meeting, Hitchcock and Beveridge are cited, with tensions over post office appointments across Kokomo Frankfort Rockville and Terre Haute.
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The
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James A. Hemenway
Boonville
Hemenway
James E. Watson
Rushville
William Arnett
Kokomo
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Gordon
Hemenwiy
Frankfort
Rockville
Terre Haute
White House
Hitchcock
Menenway
Wilson
Two Jims Change List Amid Beveridge Patronage Split
Taft altered a list from the two Jims while asserting the division of patronage to deprive Senator Beveridge came from the White House. Hemenway says he will skip the state convention and believes Indiana can be carried by endorsing the Payne Aldrich bill, though he will not press the measure at the gathering.
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Beveridge
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Senate Committee On Territories
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Two Jims
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Mother says son and wife robbed her
A Denver woman, Mrs Anna E McKnight, swore a warrant for her son Edwin B Trafton and his wife, charging theft of $10,000. She had trusted him with funds from her bank account after a divorce and suspected foul play after suspicions grew amid new gowns and an automobile purchase. The case arises from money vanished from a grip on a Littleton streetcar journey and follows years of family estrangement and prior divorce proceedings.
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Col
Anna E. McWknight
Edwin B. Tratton
Tratton
James McKnight
Littleton
Trafton
People of Frange to Honor Roosevelt in Paris Arrival
Paris March 9 Only a short time remains before Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrives in the French capital. Parisians eagerly await the former U S president enjoying a formal yet simple reception, while recalling 1871 and Alsace. The city plans to honor him as a notable figure.
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Alsace
Col. Hoosevelt
Grying Girls Arrested At Dance School
In New York on March 9 twelve girls under sixteen were taken from the Clare Mont dance hall at 1931 Broadway as police and the Children’s Society raided the venue. They faced charges for attending a dance without proper escorts. the doorkeeper was also detained. Crowds gathered as girls were escorted to the Society’s rooms, with mothers arriving and some light punishments administered. The incident drew public scrutiny of the venue’s practices and the age of attendees.
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West Sixty-eighth Street
East Twenty-third Street
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Claremont School For Dancing
Mller
Broadway
Dancing Academy
Frank Lucrue
W. Forty-third Street
Miners Press for Pay Increase at Ohio Conference
In Cincinnati on March 9 the United Mine Workers executive committee and Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania operators met to set the wage scale for 700000 miners. Workers seek ten cents a ton and a Saturday half holiday, while operators push for a scale reduction. A ratification vote is set for March 15 before 1200 delegates, but both sides show little hope of agreement.
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United Mine Workers
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Appetite of Bride Leads Chicago Lawyer to Denver Jail
Denver March 3 The appetite of his bride and her taste for dining with expensive service will land William L Little once a Chicago attorney behind bars for passing fraudulent checks. He is under arrest in Telluride after restaurant Tortoni’s cashed $150 in November. Little who recently married maintains he comes from a wealthy Chicago family. His wife remains in Denver and he owns water rights at Norwood intended for an irrigation project. He denies guilt. Deputy Swanson heads to Telluride to fetch him for trial. Little has two daughters from a prior marriage in Chicago.
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William L. Little
Chicago
Little
Telluride
Norwood
Alexander Swanson
Norwood and
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
A brief 1900s style drug ad promising to cure a cold in one day. It notes a moneyback guarantee from druggists if it fails and includes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Czar's Court to May Order a Woman Shot
St Petersburg March 9. An undercurrent of excitement grips the city as the government begins a mock trial of Nicholas Veluiskovsky and Mme Breshkovskaya. Troops guard the court while thousands of students march, and rights are curtailed amid claims the defendants aided terrorism in a joint indictment.
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Veluiskovsky
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Sergius
Constantine Pobiedonostseff
The
Holy Synod
Woman in social club rejects being called a lady
Mrs. Jessie Stubbs told the Austin Woman's club that she is not a “lady” and prefers being a “woman” who can think and act intelligently. She argued ladylike is not a compliment and discussed gender roles and citizenship in the modern era.
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Cricago
Jessie Stubbs
Austin Woman's Club
Barnard Named Chaplain at Southeastern Indiana Hospital
Rev. J. H. Barnard has been appointed chaplain of the Southeastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane by Superintendent Dr. Busse. Trustees met to discuss upcoming building completions and salary plans.
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Madison
Ind
J. H. Barnard
Southeastern Indiana Hospital For the Insane
Busse
Will Build New Theater In City
The building at 15 17 and 19 West Ohio street, leased from the Talbot heirs by Lewis A. Coleman and Henry Coleman, will be torn down and a two story vaudeville theater planned. Royal Amusement Co. expected to manage. Completion hoped ninety days after demolition. Coleman notes state inspector prefers not to place a theater on an inside lot, awaiting possible reversal.
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Lewis A. Coleman
Henry Coleman
Royal Amusement Company
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Marcus Loewn
New York
Indianapolis
State Building
Messrs. Coleman
Dollman
Polish Turners File Objection to Immigration Bill
Washington March 9 Senator Shively filed protests from the Polish Turners of South Bend and vicinity against California Representative Hayes proposed bill to raise the head tax on immigrants to 10 dollars and require proof of 25 dollars and a good moral character before landing.
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Shively
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Boy of 1510 to receive 15000 a year allowance
New York March 9 Robert A Chambers aged 15 would get 36000 yearly if the court backs referee Mulqueen in a guardianship case. His wealth stems from his late father and mother Miss Singer, with a $5200 estate income from his father and a $39000 yearly income to the family from his mother. Half of the annual 6000 would go to Robert himself and the rest to maintain his late mother’s horses and carriage.
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Robert A. Chambers
Supreme Court
Michael J. Mulqueen
Hendrick
Robert
Daniel M. Brady
West Seventy-sixth Street
Robert Chambers
Mulqueen
Mr. Mulqueen
Salvation Army seeks rescue home for Indianapolis girls
Salvation Army members in Indianapolis urge establishing a rescue home for girls, noting the nearest facility is in Cincinnati. They argue a modest, cozy home here would cost little and greatly aid needy girls, who would otherwise go to Cincinnati for help.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Jacob Schaefer Dies, Noted Billiards Champion
Denver March 9 Jacob Wizard Schaefer renowned billiards champion died this morning at 11 15. The longtime star passed away peacefully leaving a void in the cue sport world.
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Denver
Col
Jacob
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Woman fined for contempt of court over failure to appear
Mrs. Sadie Blackwell learned she must attend police court when summoned as a witness against two men charged with assault and battery. She was fined five dollars and costs on a contempt of court charge after arresting a negro and then refusing to prosecute him. Police Prosecutor Fred Rookey reports trouble with warrants issued to blacks who then refuse to prosecute, and efforts are underway to curb this practice.
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Sadie Blackwell
Blackwell
Fred Rookey
P. O. S. of A. Social to Be Held at Mandell's Hall
The Patriotic Order Sons of America will hold a social Friday evening at Mandell's hall located at Warren and Oliver avenues.
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Mandell’s Hall
Warren and
Oliver Avenue
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