New Phases of Machine's Work Come to Light
Day by day details emerge of boss controlled Republican primaries. In the Fifth ward W E Davis allegedly paid precinct committeemen 15 dollars for few Headrick votes, with workers displaying just two Headrick ballots. Machines allegedly directed voters to receive instructions and the clerk marked ballots accordingly. Dollar payments reportedly arose from business needs on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Headrick
Fifth Ward
W. E. Davis
Headriick
Headrick
Disputed Democratic Primary Sparks Calls for Recount
The Keach crowd of defeated Democratic candidates presses for a recount amid claims that ballots were destroyed and the election returns are locked. Henry C. Cox leads the demand for scrutiny and exposure of alleged tricks. Thomas Taggart, in Washington, works to smooth over disputes as Jamie L. Keach declines talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keach
Jim Keach
Henry C. Cox
Thomas Taggart
Washington
Indianapolis
Maeters
Jamie L. Keach
Taggart
Indiana
French Lick
Clerk Seriously Injured by Fall at Mooney-Mueller Drug
HH. KE. VonGrinnenstein, a clerk at Mooney-Mueller Drug, fell from a sliding ladder while reaching for a high shelf. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital with serious injuries and a small chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. KE. VonGrinnenstein
Mooney-Mueller Drug Company
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Cigarette in Bed Triggers Fire Alarm at Senate Avenue
Firemen respond to a bed fire at 623 N Senate Ave after George Stark dozed with a cigarette in his mouth. A pill fell from his lips and smoke filled the room around 2 a m. Firefighters threw the bedding out of the window to avoid a larger blaze. This marks a third bed smoke fire attributed to cigarette smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stark
Senate Avenue
Stark
Overstreet Laid to Rest in Home City
Funeral for Jesse Overstreet was held at the family home on Meridian Street with many friends in attendance. The body was taken to Columbus Indiana for burial after a service led by Rev B W Tyler and eulogized by former colleague Charles B Landis. Landis praised Overstreet as a devoted statesman, adaptable, and a powerful debater whose public service was long and vigorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overstreet
Jesse Overstreet
N. Meridian Street
Columbus
Ind
Charles B. Landis
Delphi
Terminal
Landis
United States
Masons Take Charge Overstreet Buried in Lot
The remains of former Congressman Jesse Overstreet were transported from Indianapolis to Columbus Indiana for burial in City Cemetery on the Crump lot beside departed relatives of Mrs Overstreet. The funeral car was met by the Scottish Rites Masons. Also buried in the city cemetery are ex-congressmen William Nered Nathaniel T Carr and George W Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Jesse Overstreet
Indianapolis
City
Crump Lot
Condition of John Newby Improves After Illness
Considerable improvement was reported Monday morning in the condition of John Newby age father of A Newby vice president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was stricken while attending races Saturday afternoon and was taken to his son's home at 4020 N Meridian street by ambulance. Physicians believe he will recover.
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John Newby
A. ©. Newby
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Meridian Street
Fire damages hall of moulders union
A passerby reported smoke from a second story window at 36 lb Washington Street Sunday afternoon. Firemen found a lively blaze under the stairway of the Iron Molders Union caused by spontaneous combustion. Friday night the adjacent building burned in the basement, with damage to the Iron Molders structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Fire Department
Fremen
Iron Moulders’ Union
Death of General George F McGinnis in Indianapolis
General George F. McGinnis 84 longtime public figure and Civil War veteran died after a heart failure in Terre Haute while attending a G A R encampment. He lived at 1902 N Capitol Ave Indianapolis and is survived by his son Frank of Chicago. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Christchurch with cremation and Crown Hill burial.
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Terre Haute
George F. McGinnis
N. Capitol Avenue
Frank McGinnis
Chicago
Christchurch
James D. Stanley
Thomas Post
G. A
The
Odd Fellows
McGinnis
Chillicothe, CO
Indianapolis
Washington Street
Lew Wallace
Vicksburg
Marion County
Boys’ School
Plainfield
Board of Commissioners
M Clure Roadhouse Reopens After License Granted
Perry M Hanes received a liquor license from county commissioners for the road house at 1165 West Eighteenth Street reopening Saturday under protest from residents and Anti Saloon League officials. Lon McClure attended hearings and supported Hanes license while the commissioners found no connection between Hanes and McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry M. Hanes
Lon McClure
Eighteenth Street
Anti-Saloon League
Kokomo Trip Denied Woman Tries Suicide At Home
Mrs Edward Shores attempted to drink iodine at 815 East Washington street after believing she was an obstacle. Her husband intervened, knocking away the bottle before serious harm. Bicycle policemen Trimpe and Rucker found the couple had quarreled because he would not accompany her to Kokomo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shores
E. Washington Street
Trimpe and Rucker
Kokomo
Thousands Flock to Indianapolis for Speedway Races and Memorial Day
Nearly 60,000 visitors crowded Indianapolis for automobile races at the Speedway and Memorial Day exercises. Interurban and rail traffic ran heavy as thousands arrived by train and car, filling business streets and delaying Circle traffic during the Soldiers and Sailors monument ceremonies. Parks drew crowds, with standing room scarce on streetcars and department stores closed for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis
Ben Hur
Union Station
Burglary Suspect Dentist Caught Working Overnight
Bicycle officers Todd and Schlangen surprised a Curon Dental Co. worker at Monument place and Market street around 3 am. The man, one of the dentists, was finishing a set of false teeth by daylight when the officers burst in. He explained the situation and backed out unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Schlangen
Curon Dental Co
Monument Place
Market Street
ISTATE POSTAL CLERKS HOLD CONVENTION IN COURTROOM
The Indiana state branch of the United National Association of Postal Clerks held their annual convention in a federal courtroom Monday afternoon with about 90 delegates from across the state. President W. A. Sharts of Logansport presided, outlining current officers including first vice president H. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United National Association of Porkoffice Clerks
W. A. Sharts
Logansport
H. C
Local Organization List of Officers Reported
Kellyer and Anderson hold the second vice presidency with ET D Woodley of Kendalville serving as secretary Miss Merle Deane of Marion as treasurer and Davis of Kokomo noted among the listed officers.
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Kellyer
Anderson
ET. D. Woodley
Kendalville
Merle Deane
Marion
Davis
Kokomo
Patent suit against Union Starch dismissed from federal court
The Corn Products Refining company sued Union Starch and Refining of Edinburg for patent infringement saying the Indiana firm used a patent carton. On Saturday the case was dismissed from federal court by motion of the complainant who sought an injunction and damages.
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Corn Products Refining Company
Union Starch and Refining Company
Edinburg
Corn Products Company
Indiana Company
Starch Company
Indiana's Shopping Center Couch Covers Sale
Kashgan make double faced and extra heavy fringed all around offered at sale prices. Prices range from 46 cents to 3 dollars and 50 cents. Quality covers cushions and furniture at Indiana's Shopping Center.
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Hendrick
Clerk
H. E. VonGrinnenstein
A. Cot
Pittsburg
A. Copley Thaw
Yarmouth
Jack Beresford
Beresford
Les Thaw
New York
Newport
Landis Lands Statesman
College of
Masons
Lot
James A. Flaherty
Philadelphia
Knights of Columbus
National Council
Jerome J. Crowley
Denison
Claypool
Supreme
Hall OF Moulders’ Union
George ‘Mginnis
M’clure
Perry M. Haines
Notorious Place
American National Bank
Pssst
the Leading Trust Company
the Union Trust Company
Office Company
East Market Street
Burgheim
Deee Optical
Burgheim’s
Osis
Maclavia
B. Kramer
Pres
Kramer
the Merchants Heat & Light Co
Merchants Heat & Light Company
Edward L. McKee
G. A. Efroymeon
Henry Kahn
Fred M, Ayres
Charles Mayer
H. P. Wasson
Pennsylvania Street
Istate
Pettis Dry Aooes Co
Spengler Cooker
Spengler
Merchants National Bank
Shubert Murat Theater
ALL Star Stock Company
OLD Heidleberg
Spinney & Arnold
Augusta Glose
Flanagan & Edwards
Hilda Hawthorne
Ernests
John Neff
Carrie Starr
Mareena
Nevarro
George Arvine
Grace
Caner
Wonderland Dance Hall
Swain’s Orchestra
Milwaukee
Ball Park
Weber, Heder, Forger
Pierson
Meyer-Kiser Bask
Frost of Thompson’s
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