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Beveridge Explains High Prices At Mass Meeting
Senator Beveridge addressed a New Jersey audience urging voters to back progressive congressional candidate Linton A. Cox. He used a child in crowd as a focal point to explain tariff, railroad rates, and over-capitalization, then pressed for votes to dissolve industrial trusts and improve labor conditions. The rally featured John H. Holliday and County Chairman Harry Wallace.
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Beveridge delivers speech hailed as greatest in Tomlinson hall
County committee chair Harry R. Wallace and Postmaster Robert H. Bryson call Beveridge’s Tomlinson hall speech the greatest ever. City engineer H. W. Klausmann, legislator Eliot T. Oburn, and congress candidate Linton A. Cox praise the address as powerful and persuasive.
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Harry R. Wallace
Robert H. Bryson
H. W. Klausmann
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Eliot T. Oburn
United States Senate
Linton A. Cox
Congress
Two Thousand Parade Through Meridian Streets
A parade formed at Meridian and New York streets with over two thousand participants. The bicycle corps led, followed by the Indianapolis military band and Marion club officers, then an automobile carrying Beveridge and other officials, then the Marion traveling men, Beveridge and McKinley clubs, and city colored organizations. Colorful contingents, including Sumner league leaders and drum corps, joined as Beveridge and party arrived to cheering crowds and marching tunes.
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Harry R. Wallace
Linton A. Cox
John H. Holliday
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Marion Club
Trade Association Teams Scores at Bloomington Game
The Indianapolis Trade Association fielded 150 crack players for a Saturday match at Bloomington. The well-conditioned team, neat uniforms, and disciplined signals dominated the contest, scoring in the first half on the goal of trade with the ball of friendship.
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Spangled Banner Audience Follows Beveridge's Example
During the performance the audience rose in unison as Beveridge began the national anthem. The cue prompted many to stand, mirroring the conductor's lead and signaling a moment of shared ceremony in the event.
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Beveridge recalls audience after leaving hall
Senator Beveridge urged voters to support a Republican legislative ticket citing his own candidacy. He noted the crowd would cast straight Republican ballots and urged listeners not to fear voting for him, stressing nonpartisan intent. Linton A. Cox received cheers as veterans called for the straight ticket.
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Sale Confirmed of Southern Indiana Railroad in Terre Haute
A decree in federal court confirms the sale of the Southern Indiana railroad to Michael D. Lawlor of New York and Raymond B. Martin for bondholders. The road is to remain under the control of receiver Myron J. Carpenter until the court orders transfer to the purchasers.
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Terre Haute
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Victory Dreams On Recount In Bitter Local Vote
The article portrays a divided political scene with Republicans claiming a strong edge while Democrats suffer internal splits. Taggart’s influence resurfaces as Keach opposes part of the ticket, and several members quit in disgust. Some GOP leaders foresee a five thousand vote plurality on election day.
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James L. Keach
Haag's Pills Cure All Ills Not Expensive Remedy
Haag's Pills are advertised as a universal cure for indigestion sour stomach headache skin issues rheumatism biliousness constipation and other uric acid or impurity related troubles. Sold in 25cc 50cc and 1 box sizes with the large box claiming a four month treatment. Available at druggists or by mail prepaid from Julius A Bias 112 North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis.
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Train derailment leaves one dead three hurt in Indiana
A Big Four freight train section derailed near McCordsville sending engineer John McNeff to his death from steam scalding. Brakeman Harry Hochstetter suffered likely fatal burns, fireman Paul Deboldt was seriously injured, and brakeman W. J. Hayes sustained a broken shoulder blade. Injured men were taken to St. Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis. The derailment occurred on a siding at about 25 mph and the cause remained undetermined.
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Railroad Derailment Claims Heroic Rescue Ends in Fatality
Witnesses say the engine diverted from the main line and derailed at the siding end. Fireman Deboldt tried to free McNeff, but he was trapped under the engine and died before removal. Hochstetter rode in the cab, Hayes in the caboose as livestock were released but mostly recaptured. McNeff, a veteran railroad man since the 1860s.
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