Second Ballot Main Hope for Kuhn's Success
Richmond Ind May 23 Wayne county delegates await the Sixth district convention in Murray theater. Kuhn seeks the nomination on a second ballot as four rivals split local support with Osborn and Lontz not favored. If Kuhn fails Wayne may back Gray Mull Chambers or Fetterman. Osborn could be the dark horse only if broad backing emerges.
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Richmond
Ind
Kuhn
Wayne County
T. H. Kuhn
Judge Barnard
Wayne
Finley Gray
Fayette
Lon Mull
Rush
Water Chambers
Henry
Lewis Fetterman
Dark Horse
Gray
Mull
Bush
Hancock
Shelby
Union
Decatur
Walter Chambers
Fetterman
Franklin
Chambers
Osborn
Murray Theater
B.B. ‘Johnson
De Lessep Seeks Attempt at Dover-Calais Flight
Paris reports Count Jacques de Lessep declaring he will attempt a round trip across the English Channel after a successful Calais to near Dover flight. He says he failed Saturday but foresees success soon if weather favors. plans to retry within the week.
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Paris
Jacques, de Lessep
Calais
Dover
Two Sisters Die in Michigan Home Fire
A fire at Dr. C. G. Lehman’s home and office in Michigan destroyed the building. Lizzie Lehman, 28, and Evelyn Lehman, 3, died in the blaze. Two other children escaped. officials suspect the house lighting plant started the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
Lizzie Lehman
Evelyn Lehman
C. G. Lehman
Here
Dr. Lehman
Lumber trust to be investigated under Sherman act probe
Washington May 23 Uncle Sam moves against the lumber trust as the fourth major combine under investigation or already prosecuted alongside the sugar oil and tobacco trusts. The inquiry seeks Sherman act violations as part of Attorney General Wickersham plan to probe high living costs.
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Washington
Sam
Lumber Trust
Sugar Trust
Oil Trust and Tobacco Trust
Wickersham
Comet Believed Causing Madness In Cincinnati Woman
In Cincinnati Ohio on May 28 relatives report Ella Pruden a 40 year old resident of Shantytown began destroying dishes and raving that fire would destroy them She is taken to the city hospital where doctors diagnose delusional insanity linked to Halley's Comet news as a possible trigger
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Cincinnati. O
Halley
Ella Pruden
Judge kills mad dog to save children in Georgia
United States Judge Emory Speer, riding a horse near Macon on a Sunday, heard children scream as a mad dog charged. He spurred his horse, reached the scene without dismounting, drew his revolver, and shot the dog dead just as it poised to bite a child.
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Macon
United States
Emory Speer
Speer
Wyman Favors Health Bureau
Surgeon General Walter Wyman supports the Owen bill in Congress to create a department of public health. The proposal faces opposition from the National League of Medical Freedom which argues it will form a doctors trust and limit medical autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walter Wyman
Congress
National League of Medical Freedom
Doctors’ Trust
Taggart visits Washington over labels on Plato
May 23. Thomas Taggart travels to the bureau of chemistry in the agricultural department with Congressman Korbly to meet Dr. Wiley about labels on Plato. The label’s adequacy under the pure food law is questioned. Taggart returns smiling, saying Wiley is satisfied. Senator Beveridge backs Clint C. Lyons for postmaster at Fairmount. Independent telephone interests urge telephones in the railway bill. Leander Adams named interstate carrier ponies regulator. W. E. Keen named principal teacher at Has kel Indian Institute, Kansas, replacing BE Campbell as master at New Salisbury. Woodmen convention tents sought for Michigan City gathering. Lawrenceburg candidate W. H. O'Brien in Washington with two daughters.
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Washington
Thomas Taggart
Bureau of Chemistry, Agricultural Department
Congressman Korbly
Dr. Wiley
Plato
Taggart
Wiley
Beveridge
Clint C. Lyons
Fairmount
Grant County
Indiana
Leander C. Adams
W. E. Keen
Knox County
Haskell Indian Institute
Kansas
New Salisbury
Harrison County
BE. A. Campbell
Barnhart
Michigan City
Ind
Ww. H. O'Brien
Lawrenceburg
Wife shot by gun husband Hiatt incident near Hagerstown
In Richmond Indiana on May 23 Mrs Clee Ella Hiatt aged 20 living on a farm north of Hagerstown was shot in the shoulder as she kissed her husband Cyril Hiatt goodbye. The revolver fired from his vest pocket as she embraced him. He works in a factory at Hagerstown and carried the weapon for protection during the early morning commute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Clee Ella Hiatt
Hagerstown
Cyril Hiatt
Saloon Hours Set During Primary Election Day
Corporation Counsel Kealing and Supt. Hyland say saloons must close from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. while polls are open. Hyland will direct patrolmen to enforce the rule strictly during the primary election day.
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Corporation
Kealing
Hyland
Brady and Posey claim win in Warrick county delegates
Evansville Ind May 23 Friends of John W Brady of Princeton Ind a Republican congress candidate in the First Indiana district claim a majority of Warrick county delegates selected Saturday Frank B Posey of this city another candidate also claims the delegation the balance of the story notes both sides asserting victory in the county level delegate selection
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Evansville
Ind
John W. Brady
Princeton
Congress
Indiana
Warrick County
Frank B. Posey
Burglars Busy for Two Nights in City
A series of city burglaries over two nights left homes at Roberts Annex 229 N Illinois Sun day and 426 Virginia avenue bare of silverware jewelry and cash. Entry varied from skeleton keys todoor pryings as thieves targeted Miss Blythe Price Dolph Dollinger Fred B. Marten Harry Rosenthal William MacIvor and E M Fitch s factory. Items stolen included 69 dollars a diamond set earrings cigars tobacco a gold watch and chain and a pearl set chain plus 13 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Annex
N.llinois Street
Dollinger
Fred B. Marten
Bertile
Marten
Harry Rosenthal
Virginia Avenue
William MacIvor
New Yore Street
E. M. Fitch
Fort Wayne Avenue
Thousands share in big Portuguese plot
Lisbon May 23 Confession by anarchist Akamires reveals 1146 conspirators in the February 1908 assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz. Leaders plotted further killings of King Manuel as riots spread, with sixteen prominent politicians implicated. Authorities seek evidence for extradition from New York London Paris and Rio Janeiro.
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Lisbon
Akamires
Carlos
Luiz
Portugal
Raraires
Manuel
Eoward
New York
London
Paris
Rio Jantero
Forty leap safely one woman killed in New York fire
In New York on May 23 a fire at 333 East Seventy second street forced residents to leap from second and third floor windows to nets. Mrs. Mary Miller died in a fire captain's arms on the roof. Her husband William and their 11 month old Max were rescued. Sixteen families were trapped as flames spread rapidly. Mary Beevar, 7, and Edward Beevar, 3, were found unconscious and rushed to Presbyterian hospital.
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New York
Mary Miller
E. Seventieth Street
William
Max
Omaha Boss Targeted by Alleged Infernal Device
Frank Erdman was arrested in Omaha on charges of placing an infernal machine with 24 sticks of dynamite on the porch of Tom Dennison, a long time political boss. The box, found by Dennison’s infant daughter and a playmate, failed to explode. Erdman reportedly lost money gambling and had threatened Dennison’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Frank Erdman
Tom Dennison
Dennison
Erdman
Pollice
Voter Fraud Allegation In Primary Switch
In Tuscarawas County a Unrichsville voter allegedly crossed out Charles Dick on the Republican ballot and substituted M. A. Hanna for United States Senate in the primaries last Tuesday. The report came Monday from the county elections board noting the irregularity at the Unrichsville polling site.
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Hanna
New Philadelphia
Tuscarawas County
Boata
Unrichsville
Charles Dick
United States
Hanlot
M. A. Hanna
Tobacco workers in Louisville gain ten percent raise
Louisville on May 23 reports American Tobacco Company workers received a ten percent wage increase after a recent strike. The move affects employees previously on strike, and the development follows negotiations with company management in Louisville.
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Louisville
Tobacco
Democratic push for new fish and game chief in Indiana
Gov. Marshall seeks a Democratic replacement for Zach Sweeney who leads fisheries and game. Sweeney criticizes salary and is praised for scientific work, while Governor hopes for a Pinchot like appointee who will take the post with dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Fish and Game
Gov. Marshall
Zach Sweeney
Gifford Pinchot
Indiana
C. €. Dean
Fisheries and Game
Z. T. Sweeney
Sweeney
Brynhilm Capsizes in Race with Shamrock and White Heather
London May 23. Sir John Penders' famed racing yacht Brynhilm capsized and sank Monday during a race with Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock and White Heather off Parwich. The crew were rescued by a torpedo-boat destroyer.
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London
Sir John Penders
Sir Thomas Lipton
Parwich
Through Traction Service Aims South Bend Link
Indianapolis traction officials plan a new through service to South Bend by June 1. A northern Indiana network will extend to Elkhart and Toledo, enabling Chicago to Cincinnati travel via the Chicago South Bend and Lake Shore line to South Bend and then Northern Indiana to Elkhart. Limited through cars may operate from a central South Bend station with transfers to Michigan City and St Joseph.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
South Bend
Chicago, South Bend & Lake Shore Railroad
Northern Indiana Company
Elkhart
Michigan City
St. Joseph, Mich
When Is Boxing Not Boxing Perplexer
Mayor Ehunk questions the line between sparring and prize fighting as Captains Kru cer and Coffin decide at the Indianapolis Athletic club. Two sparring bouts are scheduled for Wednesday night Jerry Murphy vs Maurice Sayers and OJ Breedlove vs Hugh McGann with only club members admitted.
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Krucer
Coffin
Indianapolis Athletic Club
Indianapolis Athletic Chip
Jerry Murphy
Maurice Sayers
OJ Breedlove
Hugh McGann
Railroad fireman shot by passenger at union station
Crazed by liquor W J Mulker of Middlesborough Kentucky shot railroad fireman Albert Chadwick Sunday noon at the trainshed of the union station. The bullet hit Chadwick in the left thigh severing an artery and vein. Chadwick may lose a leg. Mulker boarded a Louisville to St Louis train, slept through Indianapolis, resisted being ejected, then drew a revolver. Gateman Robert Haslup wrested the weapon away. Sergt Streit and Bicycle Officers Glenn and Simon arrested Mulkey.
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W. J. Mulker
Middleborough
Albert Chadwick
Chadwick
Mulker
Union Station
English Avenue
Louisville
St. Louis
Indianapolis
William B. Lewis
Robert Haslup
Mulkey
Sergi. Streit
Glenn and
Simon
Knock-out blow praised as key to stomach vulnerability
A historic claim parallels the boxing knockout with the stomach as a critical weak point. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion liver and digestion related diseases, urges readers to obtain free booklets and medical adviser, and lists contact details for Dr. Pierce in Buffalo.
Willy s accused in sensational suit in court
Will H Brown vice president and treasurer of Overland Motor Company denies the charges against president John N Willys. He says the suit aims to inspect books and appoint a receiver and that the investigation will be welcomed. Brown says allegations of fraud are exaggerated and not based on facts.
Reports to Court and Draws Ten Dollar Fine
Judge Collins of police court admonished Robert Jones, an elderly veteran, for failing to report as required. Jones was fined ten dollars plus costs and had his prior one dollar fine reinstated. unable to pay, he went to jail. He previously received a January fine for drunkenness and a suspended sentence contingent on reporting on pension days.
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Judge Collins
Police Court
Robert Jones
Delaware Street
Collins
Jones
Shank Proposes Moderate Train Speed Limits for Indianapolis
Mayor Shank and city council members tested a train speedometer and debated fair limits for trains entering and leaving Indianapolis. They weighed twelve, twenty, and thirty mile per hour proposals from railroad companies, aiming to curb fifty mile per hour speeds. The plan favors twenty five miles on Belt line, twenty to yard, and fifteen to station, setting firm speed limits.
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Shank
Indianapolis
Tnion
Man shoots runaway horse to save life
Bradley Lane, San Bernardino, faced a deadly trap when a frightened horse dragged him nearly 200 yards after breaking loose. Lane freed a hand, drew a revolver, and killed the animal with two shots to its head to prevent being drugged to death.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Bradley Lane
Lane
Real Hair May Be Had In Any Shade At Ayres
At L A Ayres Co a new elaborate department showcases human hair goods on the second floor with an expert in charge. Shoppers can try cultures, receive advice, and view coronet braids, puffs, crowns, wigs, and more in varied colors including gray. The manager notes European practices where hair is traded during hair fairs in Italy and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Ayres & Co
Deaser
Italy
Germany
France
Mayor Shank Receives Anonymous Letter About Sunday Gambling Tilt
The Indianapolis mayor reacts to an anonymous note claiming widespread gambling with drink and drug outlets across the city. C. Grothe on Indiana Avenue is called out, urging investigation of Parker's saloon, Thompson's drug store on Massachusetts Avenue, Bassett's drug store, and nearby Dr. Tinsley. Supt Hyland will oversee the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Shank
Indianapolis
Mr. Shank
C. Grothe
Indiana Avenue
Q. T
Parker
Thompson’s
Massachusetts Avenue
Bassett’s
Shank
Supt
Hyland
Dinner for pioneers hosted by Mrs Hill in St Paul
Mrs James J Hill entertained seven previous St Paul residents at a Saturday dinner in May reflecting on pioneer days. The group, including Mrs Hill a 60 year resident since May 21 1850, discussed creating a park home to house frontier relics.
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ST. Paul
Minn
James J. Hill
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John M. Lontz
DE Lessep
Wyman
Health Bureau
French Lick Springs
Garriel
Illinois Street
Dolph Dollinger
Portugese
Gotham
Mary Beevar
Edward Beevar
Presbyterian Hospital
Papa
Babes
John Ireland
Catholic Theological Seminary
Mina
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Robert J. Todd
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Com
Corbett
Pierce
Sage
R. V. Pierce
Suffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
Willys
Ayres
Burgheim
Rink
Tucson
City Ticket Office
No. 1
Washington Street
Union Depot
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