Blackford County Politics and Wet-Dry Factional Strife
The piece sketches Blackford county’s heated wet and dry contest with Beveridge’s rising popularity affecting votes. It notes campaign funds from Steve Fleming and others, calls out local figures like C. Fleming and Wells County allies, and mentions editor Henry Geister’s insurgent stance. It highlights jockeying for state legislature and a volatile political climate amid party tensions.
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Wight
Lackford
Indiana
Wells
Grant
Blackford
Charles C. Fleming
Mqnor
Watson
Beveridge
Agames Sales
Bluffton
B. Bob ‘Sbly
Marion
Hartford City
Henry Geister
Republic
Beveridge Delivers Tribute at Dolliver Funeral
Indiana Senator Beveridge memorializes Dolliver as a principled reformer who gave his life for the people. He honors a friend and foe to corruption, urging unity over faction and a fight against the powers of pillage.
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Beveridge
Ind
Dolliver
Toins
Senator Dolliver
Hess
Republican Party
Fragmentary tribute echoes amid ruined lines
The readable text presents a fragmentary, unclear memorial style with phrases about a son, a man named Auge, and references to fighting and dying for "tin advances." The damaged OCR yields a somber, incomplete line of tribute with no clear event, date, or identifiable figures.
Campaign speakers sweep Indiana for Beveridge and allies
A wide slate of Republican speakers visits Indiana with Beveridge, Pinchot, and allied figures outlining campaign efforts. Beveridge visits Portland Winchester and Muncie Friday while others like Garfield Hedrick Jones Durbin and Landis plan appearances in Paoli South Bend and Wabash. Pinchot tours Crawfordsville Sullivan Worthington Elnora Washington Elwood Cambridge City Richmond and nearby towns before a statewide itinerary resumes. Former Governor Yates also schedules talks in Nashville and Boonville next week.
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Beveridge
Garfield
Pinchot
Indiana
Senator Beveridge
Portland
Winchester
Muncie
W. D. Hedrick
Senator Jones
Washington
Winfield T. Durbin
Lake County
Frank Plumley
Vermont
Batesville
James R. Garfield
Paoli
Mitchell
Fred Landis
Finley Mount
South Bend
Otis Gulley
Lynn
George W. Thompson
Fayette County
Thomas
Wabash County
Harvey B. Stout
Kent
Jefferson County
Gifford Pinchot
Crawfordsville
Sullivan
Worthington
Elnora
Elwood
Cambridge City
Richmond
Springer
Spencer
Linton
Petersburg
Princeton
Evansville
Rockville
Frankfort
Terre Haute
Brazil
Anderson
Gary
Hammond
Laporte
Elkhart
Warsaw
Lafayette
Michigan
City
Yates
Illinois
Nashville
Boonville
Kaiser’s Third Son Considered South America Visit
The third son of the Kaiser reportedly agreed to visit South America to aid German shipbuilders. The move could attract commercial travelers who can sell partners and cruisers during the season, with no fear of reprimand from employers.
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South America
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Trade group hailed for Murat theater debut crowds
Indianapolis trade association credit goes to the Murat theater as the three day event closes. Nearly every seat filled with standing room only and about 1000 people turned away. Stars and friends occupied the parquet, while signs across scenes promoted Indianapolis as the heart of trade and local drug stores. Stella Mayhew’s song brought booster joy when Dobyns, the association secretary, was praised.
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Indianapolis Trade’ Association
Murat Theater
Indianapolis
Heart of Trade
Stella Mayhew
Kelly
Dobyns
Boosters
W. J. Dobyns
Association
Report Favors Locals An Additional Findings Review
A local inquiry favors residents after an independent review details findings on community impact and governance. The report underscores local participation and highlights recommended actions by officials to support neighborhood interests.
Federal decree involving patent auto axle accounting
The fragment notes a federal court decree by Daniels. It covers an accounting of all axle patents and the sale proceeds to be paid to Indianapolis men. It mentions Seymour and Hollie and a Chicago News quote about Adam and Eve as lawful inmates of an orphan asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ashley
Adam and Eve
Chicago News
Tailor-made suits at ready-made prices offered
Advertisement notes that tailor-made suits and overcoats are available to measure at prices from 16.15 dollars. It lists J. Singer & Sona located at 43 West Washington Street and promotes new browns grays and blues in stock.
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J. Singer & Sona
Washington St
Degenerate Fiend Assault Fatally Injures Newcastle Boy
Charles Schults a 12 year old Sun carrier died after a vicious attack by Sylvester Meek once of Portland. Police describe Meek as a degenerate and report strong local feeling against him. The boy endured four days of intense pain waking with screams at the slightest sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Meek
Portland
Meek
Young Men of America Pursue New York Style Suits
The Young Men of America show a taste for correct dress with true New York style, tailoring and finishing. Our made to order suites start at $13.75. S. J. Singer & Sons, 43 W. Washington St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
S. J. Singer & Sons
Washington St
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Steve Fleming
Iton
Beecham
Lipa
Field
Hegstars
Seymour
Hollie
Charles Schults
Newcastle, Ind
Charles
Schults
Brussels
Wilton
Body Brussels
Axminster
Wiltons
Washington Street
The
New York Central Lines
Lake Erie’ & Western
Daggy
Fletcher Ave
Indianapolis, Ind
Melien
de Witt
Fletcher
Dany
Senate and Wash
Navins Cor
Delaware
Market ‘ Cor
Alabama
Obio
eReay
Kingston
Circle
Thorou
Gregg Seccesor
Ts Knox
Tailor
Walter Ehlers
Bileela
Througout
Hotel English
Iatara
Indianapolis Light & Heat
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