Kern Erases Taggart From Public Program In Political Snafu
Indiana figures John Worth Kern and Thomas Taggart clash over a 1908 Denver convention notice. Kern directed edits removing Taggart’s name from the program and substituted national committee man from Indiana. The move, executed by Parks M. Martin, reflected Kern’s view on editing public material to suit political aims.
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Thomas Taggart
Kern
Mr. Kern
John Worth Kern
Indiana
United States
Denver
W. J. Bryan
Indianapolis
Norman Fb, Mack
Wingy Connors
Roger Sullivan
Taxsgart
Taggart
Thomas R. Marshall
John W. Kern
Mr. Martin
Mr. Taggart
Martin
Coliseum
Country Club
Denisoo Hotel
Mrs. Kern
Mrs. Marshall
Tom Taggart
Pythian Building
Parks M. Martin
Travelers Prepare for State Travelers Protective Association Meet
A large Indianapolis delegation and affiliates from multiple Indiana cities will attend the state convention of the Travelers Protective Association in Fort Wayne on Friday and Saturday. The event features decorations, a Friday night dance, a Saturday auto ride, and an Elks musical program with P. J. O'Meara of Indianapolis as the main speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indianapolis
Travelers Protective Association
Richmond
Frankfort
Lafayette
Logansport
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Kendallville
Evansville
South Bend
Warsaw
Crawfordsville
Marion
Anderson
Portland
New Albany
Muncie
Kokomo
Wabash
Columbus
Laporte
Elkhart
Decatur
Peru
Huntington
The
Elks
P. J. O'Meara
Atate
Neighborly quips spark housework bargain tale
Fragments imply a noisy exchange about child care and chores. A neighbor notes relief in the arrangement as the girl digs away chores and fewer dishes break, reflecting a daily routine anecdote from a column of humorous bits.
Hyde defense optimistic for acquittal in Swope murder
Kansas City May 5 The Hyde defense argues to discredit state witnesses as it introduces expert testimony to counter damaging evidence in the murder case of Col Thomas H Swope. Acquittal appears more likely as the defense plans to use high profile experts and pace its rebuttal ahead of possible next week arguments.
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Kansas City
Bennett Clark Hyde
Thos. H. Swope
Logan O. Swope
Florence B. Higde
Strike Breaker Hit With Stone in Vincennes
Frei Martin of DeKalb Illinois, a strike breaker, was struck on the head by a stone while driving one of the company cars in Vincennes Indiana on May 5. He was knocked unconscious but the assailant was not caught after a chase. Public sympathy runs high, with residents wearing I Walk signs. Joe Russell, a transfer man, ferries passengers to Union Station and is hailed as hero. W Woerner discusses the incident with company officers and streetcar men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Frei Martin
DeKalb
J. H. Russell
Union Station
W. Woerner
Youth's body dragged after White River tragedy
A boat capsized near Riverside park dam killing 17 year old William Hagerdorn of 1437 Rembrant Street. The other occupant Frank Coolman 1343 Montcalm Street escaped drowning by strong swimming. Police boats and bicycle officers searched the swift White River until the body was later pursued.
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Riverside Park
William Hagerdorn
Rembrant Street
Frank Coolman
Montcalm Street
White River
Schilangen
Todd
Kitzmiller and
Barrows
Sergt. McCarty
Hagerdorn
William Hagerflorn
Doctors Lined Up for Boost in Price List
Dozens of Indianapolis doctors barbers and bakers consider higher prices across services with bread rising to six cents a loaf. Physicians reportedly plan a raise from two to three dollars per visit as health regulations prompt sanitary upgrades.
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Indianapolis
Theodore Potter
J.C. Alexander
Indianapolis Association of Master Bakers
State Board of Health
Board of Health
H. E. Barnard
Food and Drug Commissioner
Trustees oppose pay-raise measure in Decatur County
Greensburg Ind May 5 trustees of Decatur county board of education refused to endorse proposed state trustees legislation. They say ethics forbid seeking laws for their own salary interests, sidestepping the pay raise proposal.
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Greensburg
Ind
Decatur County
State Association of Trustees
White Slavery Horrors Told in Confession
New York May 5 District Attorney Whitman and his staff pursue evidence after Barry Levinson's confession exposing white slave traffic. Stockades display women and girls for buyers while lawmen raid premises to indict property owners aiding such resorts. Levinson’s attorney claims the crackdown will end the traffic, with profits and vulnerable victims linked to notable social figures and lucrative schemes.
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New York
Barry Levinson
Atorney Whitman
Levinson
Atorney
Whitman
Girla Ia
Edward Carpel
Carper
Stockades
New Jersey
Connecticut
Pacific Coast
Levison
Ribbon Match Sparks Household Debate
In a Baltimore American exchange, Mrs. Fuzzy proclaims patriarchy with a vow of obedience, while Mrs. Buzzy questions. the pair discuss whether the ribbon matching the silk has been acquired, noting plans to have the husband fetch it if he forgets.
Census Man Won't Record Marriage In 1920 Count
A young married couple argues with a census enumerator over recording their status. The woman says they were married days earlier, but the official insists the April 15 baseline governs. He explains that divorced, widowed, or newborns after April 15 aren’t reflected, and promises to adjust addresses. The enumerator laments a busy last day.
Two Houses Damaged in Morning Washington Fire
A morning blaze damaged two adjacent houses at 1214 and 1216 East Washington, with a third building at 1212 East Washington affected as flying sparks started the fire. The double roof was burned away, affecting Frank Line and James McGuire, with Mrs. H Fiddler experiencing lesser damage. Total loss set at $2,000, shared by the Line and McGuire families. Firefighters arrived after flames had spread across the roof of the double house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Line
Washington Street
James McGuire
Nursery Seeks 1 000 New Members for Crusade
The Day Nursery association board discussed plans for recruiting 1000 new members to boost finances for the rapidly growing institution. Current membership stands at 208 as officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs. Henry Dolman president, Mrs. Jesse Johnson vice president, Mrs. Grace Goldsberry second vice president, Mrs. C. F. Neu treasurer, Mrs. W. F. Shirley recording secretary, Miss Julia Parkhurst corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Roy Shaneberger financial secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Day Nursery Association
Henry Dolman
Jesse Johnson
Grace Goldsberry
C. F. Neu
W. F. Shirley
Julia Parkhurst
Roy Shaneberger
Portraits Prompt Rembrandt Or Merry Widow Debate
In a Chicago Tribune excerpt, Mrs Upsome and Mrs Gaswell inspect a famed painting collection. They pause before a Portrait of a Lady and clash over its attribution. Mrs Upsome proclaims a Rembrandt while Mrs Gaswell, using her lorgnette, suggests it resembles a merry widow.
Caricature Jests Highlight Local Reaction to Congressman
A quip from the Catholic Standard and Times jokes about Congressman's appearance. The exchange notes no photo exists, but caricatures exist and flatter him, prompting laughter about his photograph.
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Catholic Standard and Times
South Bend Martyr Kis singer Granted Annuity
The senate approved a 1500 dollar annuity for John Kis singer of South Bend Ind a early advocate in yellow fever research in Cuba Kis singer joined Indiana regiments in the Spanish American war served in hospital corps and volunteered for inoculation with yellow fever scientists two doctors died from the fever Kis singer recovered and returned home to South Bend.
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Washingon
Senate
John T. Kissinger
South Bend
Ind
Cuba
Kissinger
Indiana
Indiana University students seek Red Cross stamp designs
Bloomington May 5 Special to The Suz. Indiana University students are invited to submit designs for a new Red Cross stamp to be used during the Christmas season. Prizes of 100, 50 and 25 dollars will be awarded for the top designs.
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Indiana University
American Red Cross Society
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