Prohibition Phonograph Records Preview Campaign
Prohibitionists unveil phonograph records to boost their drive with speeches by Eugene W. Chafin Aaron S. Watkins Dan R. Sheen and Rev E L Eaton among others. The Indianapolis committee plans noon meetings street corner rallies and a Masonic hall rally with Watkins as star attraction.
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Chicago
Eugene W. Chafin
Aaron S. Watkins
Dan R. Sheen
Illinois
E. L. Eaton
Evanston
Ill
A. M. Thatcher
Indianapolis
William L. Northam
Sheridan
Prohibition
Hamilton County
Masonic Hall
Aaron 8. Watkins
Cor
MACHINE ON MAN? WalC WILL IT BE?
Promoters say a famed Indianapolis puzzle arrives at Marott Department Store Co. windows tomorrow. A wax figure powered by electricity supposedly performs in a mystifying, entertaining way, spawning debate over whether it is a man or a machine. The attraction offers $100 to any person who can make it smile.
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Indianapolis
Marott Department Store Co
Burglars Prowl City Amid Small Loot Losses
Burglars operated in the city Monday night with minimal loot. William R. Boyd, 5350 Burgess avenue, suffered the heaviest loss including a revolver, watch, ring and other jewelry. Several residents reported attempted break ins, including Mrs. R. C. Brown at 141 W Vermont street and Adam Peterman at 440 Blake street. A burglar was frightened away from George Finn’s home at 42 Douglas street, and others were spotted by E. J. George at 245 N. Pennsylvania and by Son Gregory at 329 N. Capitol avenue before fleeing.
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William R. Boyd
Burgess Avenue
R. C. Brown
Vermont Street
Adam Peterman
Blake Street
George Finn
Douglas Street
E. J. George
Pennsylvania
Gregory
Capitol Avenue
Watson's political future in Indiana questioned after November defeat
Speculation swirls around Watson's fate in Indiana politics as he faces defeat in November. Politicians warn he may be barred from renomination in the Sixth district, with Judge Barnard's New Castle coalition resisting his interests. Taft supporters reportedly push a campaign to sideline him, offering vague promises of a cabinet or diplomatic post if he concedes.
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Indiana
Congress
Barnard
New Castle
Watson
Senate
Jim Goodrich
John L. Griffiths
Rushville
Taft
Prospeti
Cam Wenders
Watsoo
Republican
Tenants Flee Fire At Madison Avenue Tenement
A five story tenement at 1515 Madison Avenue, New York, saw fifty residents flee to the fire escape as smoke filled the halls after a blaze started in the grocery run by Max Phil lips. Firemen quickly extinguished the flames.
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New York
Madison Avenue
Max Phillips
Mooney to Speak on Ireland Travels at Bernians Event
W. J. Mooney will address Bernians at St. Joseph hall tomorrow evening about his travels through Ireland. A musical program features songs such as Irish Gibson Girl The Smarty Good Night Love Good Night and an illustrated A Q H parade reel from the national convention. Performers include Miss Mary Deerz Miss Mary Holland Miss Julia Foley Miss Mary Moran and Maurice C. Riley with piano accompaniment by several artists.
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W. J. Mooney
Hibernians
St. Joseph Hall
Ireland
Thomas A. Nealis
M. J. Quinlan
Smarty
Maurice C. Riley
Mary Deerz
Julia Foley
Mary Holland
Mary McCoy
Mary Moran
Mary V. Holland
Poisoned Highball Supposedly Killed Capt. Erb in Philadelphia
A secret autopsy found Capt. J. Clayton Erb likely poisoned before being shot in his home. Police entrusted stomach contents to Dr. Meeker for analysis and pursue a theory that a deadly drug in a highball delayed its effects. They aim to prove the shooting occurred instantly on his appearance from his suite, amid conflicting accounts from Mrs Beisel and Erb’s widow.
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Philadelphia
J. Clayton Erb
Erb
Meeker
Medico-Chrurgical College
Mrs. Beisel
Let Me Cure Your Catarrh Trial Offer
A medicinal cure claims Gauss Catarrh Cure can quickly and permanently cure catarrh by ridding the body of germs. It promises a free trial package by mail to Marshall Mich reader C. KE. GAUSS and urges sending name and address with a coupon.
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Gauss
C. KE. Gauss
Marshall Mich
CC. E. Gauss
Main Street
Marshall
Mich
Army quartermaster general arrested on desertion charge
Maj. M. C. Tucker, quartermaster general of the United States army, was arrested aboard a Wabash train in Decatur Illinois on a desertion charge. Too ill to be removed he agreed to return without requisition papers and was taken to St. Louis in custody of Sgt. William O'Brien. He traveled with the woman he deserted his wife for and a nurse aided by two male servants. The party remained in St. Louis until the return trip to Chicago tonight. Tucker had been en route to Hot Springs Arkansas from Mount Clemens Michigan.
Greeks Rioting at James George Coffee House
A Tuesday disturbance at 548 W. Washington street involved about two Greeks and several Brazilian friends. Police detained James George, Michael Mato, and Peter Sterling on assault and battery charges after most of the crowd dispersed before officers arrived. no weapons were used and many faces showed bruising.
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James George
Washington Street
Michael Mato
Peter Sterling
Sterling
Mato
Brazil
Ind
Kitamiler
Trimpe
Bardash
Campbell and
Smith
Tailor James Hoge Arrested for Petit Larceny
James Hoge a tailor at 208 Virginia Avenue offered excuses like a broken sewing machine and a broken gas meter to avoid delivering a suit to Thomas G Howells of 119 North Alabama Street. Howells, who had paid, had Hoge arrested Tuesday on petit larceny charges.
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James Hoge
Virginia Avenue
Thomas G. Howells
Alabama Street
Howells
Hoge
Harrison Day Proclamation Urges Half Holiday in Honor
Mayor Bookwalter issues Harrison Day proclamation urging Indianapolis observers to take a half holiday on October 27 in honor of Benjamin Harrison. The Harrison monument at the University of lace is to be unveiled.
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Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Harrison Monument
University of Lace
Politic Contest Gathers Speeches Across States
A digest of campaign events with Bryan praising Gov Hughes and taft tours in Ohio and New Jersey. Gompers and Debs weigh in while Chanler and Clark stump for Bryan. Connecticut manufacturers protest Lilley endorsement by Taft ahead of his visit.
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W. A. Clark
Montana
Bryan
Samuel Gompers
Taft
Debs
Elizabeth
Newark
N. J
Connecticut
Republican National Committee
Lilley
Engagement Inked As Car Gift Sparks Court Battle
In a court hearing, Miss Hopper admits an engagement to Mr. Brown linked to a car gift and a life insurance policy. The receiver seeks surrender of the automobile and policy, while Hopper refuses, noting plans for their wedding and ongoing engagement. Legal steps expected to reclaim the assets.
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Miss Hopper
Hayes
Mr. Lauterbach
Mr. Brown
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