Political maneuvering at French Lick convention
Tom Taggart backs Sahm or Dunn for the congressional nomination while Dunn refuses active campaigning. Sahm rejects the bid, claiming Dumon would accept. The joint senatorial and congressional conventions followed primaries that split anti machine Democrats from Sahm’s Taggart camp. County ticket candidates resist being sacrificed to aid Joe Bell’s mayoral bid.
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Tom Taggart
French Lick
Albert Sahm
Jake Dunn
Dunn
SUN
Dumon
Sahm
Taggart
Tomlinson Hall
Joe Bell
The
Sentinel
Bell
Lick
Theodore C. Davis Named Joint Senator Candidate
The joint senatorial convention on Saturday afternoon selected Theodore C. Davis a law partner of Judge Gavin as the candidate from Morgan and Marion counties. Morgan county's candidate, also named Morgan, declined. John C. McNutt of Morgan county presided over the proceedings.
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Theodore C. Davis
Gavin
Morgan
Marion
Morgan County
John C. McNutt
President Dickey Seeks War Department Extension
President Dickey of the Winona Assembly travels east to press the War Department for more time to raise funds to purchase the arsenal site for the Technical Institute. The original deadline is September 15, and he plans to present strong representations to secure an extension.
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Dickey
WAR Department
Winona Assembly
Secretary of War
Arsenal
Technical Institute
Trouble at Coaldale operation ends after stoning
In Bluefield West Virginia on September 6 a mob of armed men reportedly disrupted the Coaldale operation by stoning the tipple and nearby buildings from both sides. About 750 men surrounded the site but no injuries occurred as the strike was declared off and workers returned to their jobs.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Coaldale
National movement forms to aid striking seal miners effort
In Chicago a proposal to aid striking seal miners sparks a national movement involving Bohemian Polish and Norwegian turners and singing societies and labor organizations of Germans. Coal operators’ refusal of arbitration fuels miners support. About 25,000 of the 50,000 turners in the United States are workers and are expected to show strong sympathy with the union miners.
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Cincago
Chicago
United States
Miners Return to Work in Keystone West Virginia Fields
Since Friday morning about 2000 striking miners have gone back to work in the Flat Top and Elkhorn coal fields. They rushed to resume labor rather than wait for Monday as planned at the Keystone meeting. The Elk Horn area sees mines operating at full capacity and more workers returning. Families move back into company houses from tents as winter looms, signaling a likely record mining season on the Norfolk and Western line.
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Keystone
W. Va
Flat Top
Elkhorn
Norfolk & Western
Housing and labor ads fill scattered city pages
The notice compiles rental listings and help wanted ads. It includes six and ten room houses for sale or rent, rooms for rent in multiple streets, and various positions such as janitress cook and houseworkers. It also requests workers in meat markets and other service jobs.
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Broadway
New York
Armed guards withdrawn reopen mine stores in old-time fashion
The region reports virtually no colliery with armed guards on duty Saturday as all guards were withdrawn that morning. Company stores long bolted for two months were finally opened, giving the area an old-time atmosphere.
Panthers face unrest as troops patrol Tamaqua valley
Major Gerhart orders patrols along the Panther Creek Valley to quell unrest. Troops are at Summitt Hill where workers are said to prepare to start Monday, with potential trouble anticipated and a troop deployment planned for early morning.
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Tamaqua
Gerhart
Throne
Panther Creek
Summitt Hill
Mrs Courtney Seeks Divorce After Alleged Cruelty
Anna A Courtney files for divorce from Zach ary T Courtney citing months of cruel and inhuman treatment after their marriage. She alleges drunken threats with loaded guns, denial of medical help, and that neighbors rescued her due to fear and nervous collapse.
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Anna A. Courtney
Zachary T. Courtney
Courtney
Mayor Bookwalter Delays Murphy Charges To Grand Jury
The mayor says he has been busy with the budget and will send Dennis Murphy’s charges against city contractors to the grand jury on Monday. The issue involves favoritism by the Board of Public Works and inspectors in the city engineer’s office.
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Bookwalter
Grand Jury
Dennis Murphy
Board of Public Works
Murphy
Robbery Reported by C J Smith at North IHnoisst Home
C J Smith of 1023 N. IHnoisst reports a home robbery Friday night, with $100 in jewels stolen. Entry occurred through a rear window.
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C. J. Smith
N. Ihnoisst
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and region
Unsettled weather Saturday night followed by fair Sunday for Indianapolis and vicinity. Temperatures rise from 58 at 7 am to 68 at noon and 73 by 2 pm. Indiana and surrounding states expect generally fair, slightly cooler conditions by Sunday.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Roosevelt Urges Federal Control of Trusts in Wheeling
President Roosevelt, addressing a Wheeling crowd from the McClure house balcony, argues for national power to supervise and regulate gigantic corporations. He favors evolution over revolution, calling for publicity and a constitutional amendment if needed, to ensure law respect for big and small alike. The speech praises national action, then moves toward stronger federal oversight. The train then departed for Cambridge.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Roosevelt
Mississippi
Cambridge
Tron Crap King Maintains Hold Over Indianapolis Crap Game Scene
Report says William Tron, nicknamed the crap game king, controls Indianapolis gambling rings as rival Armitage brothers bowed out after a raid. George Harter defies interruption. Tron reportedly keeps a vigilant watch on all competitors with guardian angel Crawford Fairbank jokingly assisting.
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Tron
Indianapolis
Armitage
Crawford Fairbank
Faibank
Dan Smith
Helier
Shea
Smith
Crawford Fairbank’s influence in Indianapolis gambling scene
Report notes Fairbank of Terre Haute and his associate Tron secure favorable police action for poker game rooms in Indianapolis. The piece portrays Fairbank as a powerful political figure while contrasting Lon Boes continuing success as a prominent craps king.
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Fairbank
Tron
Crawford Fairbank
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Lon
Boes
Street Car Company Earns Henderson Gratitude at College Avenue Bridge Repair
The Street Car Company received lasting thanks from Henderson, Geo., manager of the photograph department, as a large force repaired College Ave. Saturday night. Friends arrived expecting closure of the street, but the firm had already dispatched workers to bridge holes and restore the roadway swiftly.
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Henderson
Geo
Lieber, Co
College-ave
Fhenga
College Ave
Landmark on Sachusette Ave Faces Quick Demolition
An historic homestead on Sachusette Avenue owned by Otto Kettenbach is slated for rapid removal. Neighbors fear a landmark will vanish as demolition proceeds to clear the site for new development.
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Ott Kettenbach
Sachusette-Ave
Campaign to reduce smoky chimneys reopened by inspector
Building Inspector Bartel will reopen a campaign against smoky chimneys Monday after conferring with the mayor Saturday. Preliminary notices will be sent to offenders Monday and affidavits filed if there is no improvement. The downtown district will be the focus.
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Bartel
Down Town
Little by Little Blatchley Reports Hidden
The state geologist's report is to be published in small steps. Fish Commissioner Sweeney announced he would not report on the lakes and streams, instead using Blatchley's article and crediting him. Sweeney praises the geologist's work as so complete that he has nothing to add.
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Sweeney
Blatchley
Wynegar Freed After Tearful Plea To Durbin
Clyde Wynegar released from prison on Saturday after a pardon prompted by a tearful interview with Governor Durbin. Mrs Wynegar, described as unusually pretty, expressed visible joy as her husband gained freedom following the governor's clemency.
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Clyde Wynegar
Ten Thousand Lights For the Fall Festival
The Merchants' Fall Festival and Horse Show will be staged on Festival Field with about 10 000 electric lights. Decorations on Festival Field and Washington Street west of Illinois Street include colored lights, American flags, and pennants nine feet apart. Hoops around flag staff posts will suspend electric lights guiding crowds along Washington Street.
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Washington-st
Merchants
Society
Washington St
Illinois-st
Festival Field
De Pauw Phi Psi Incorporates Home in Indiana
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state for the De Pauw Phi Psi home to acquire property for a chapter house. Directors include Eddy M. Campbell Frank L Littleton Henry Clay Allen Charles E Sullivan Turley Stephen son Edgar E. Hendee Albert Small Charles L Henry Alder son George B. Lockwood Richard Tennant Homer Talley. Capital of 15000 in shares of 56. The Ader home on campus to be purchased with furnishings. Frank Ader aided beautification for a premier college club house in the state.
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DePauw Phi Psi
Indiana Alpha
National Greek Letter Society
Eddy M. Campbell
Frank L
Littleton
Henry Clay Allen
Charles E Sullivan
Turley Stephenson
Indianapolis
Edgar E. Hendee
Albert Small
Charles L.henry
Alderson
George B. Lockwood
Marion
Richard Tennant
Homer Talley
Terre Haute
Ader
Frank Ader
Greencastle
Campaign literature mailed to Senator Beveridge office
Two transfer wagon loads of campaign literature arrived at the post office on Saturday and were delivered to Senator Beveridge's office for distribution across the state.
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Senator Beveridge
Des Moines Couple Reported Dead by Gas Attempt
Word from Des Moines Iowa reports the death of J. D. Taylor aged about 60 and the critical condition of his wife Anna Jane after a suspected self inflicted gas asphyxiation in a boarding house. A note blamed despondency from repeated disappointments and poor health with no relatives able to provide support. Mrs Taylor has a sister and two brothers in Indianapolis.
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Des Moines
J. D. Taylor
Anna Jane
Taylor
Indianapolis
John Schutte
Henry Domhoff
E. Georgiast
Edward Domhoff
Hamilton-are
Wes
P Hogs Take Jump to Heavenward Saturday Prices Rally
Fragmentary OCR notes show hog market activity with a quoted price near $1.90 and a ten cent rise from Friday. The read is incomplete but indicates a price increase and trading activity on Saturday.
Gambler Barmfuhrer jailed after contempt claim
John Barmfuhrer, a gambler, was jailed five days for contempt of court after a suspension. Judge Stubbs warned him to reveal what he knows of Indianapolis gambling. Barmfuhrer, arrested at Dan Smiths Place on N Illinois Street, denied making the statements and sought an appeal. The judge ordered him locked up again.
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John Barmfuhrer
Stubbs
Indianapolis
Baumfuhrer
Barmfuhrer
Dan Smith
N. Illinios St
Sandman
Taffe
John Baumfuhrer Holds Tongue Behind Bars
Gambler John Baumfuhrer, jailed on Judge Stubbs order for contempt of police court, resisted detention with calm defiance. He denied knowing anything about alleged administration corruption and vowed rewards for naming his accusers, while supporters speculate he will only speak once five days in jail are served.
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John Barmfuhrer
Stubbs
Sandman
Doctor Hunt Entices Northwest Delegation To See A Pretty Town
Dr George F Hunt secretary of the Commercial Club entertained the northwest delegation visiting Indianapolis for the Locomotive Firemen convention He dressed carefully, greeted the ladies at the depot and led them through town showing the monument state house and other sights The nurses hope the Firemen's Brotherhood will relocate their national headquarters from Peoria to Indianapolis.
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George F. Hunt
Commercial Club
Northwest
Eaheneoes
Indianapolis
Europe
Poland
Virginias Avenue Resurfacing Faces Possible Court Action
Virginia Avenue property owners threaten injunction to stop city resurfacing if the Board of Public Works rejects a remonstrance against the project. They argue the financial burden is too high and claim the guaranty expired about a year ago.
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Virginia-Ave
Virginia Ave
Board of Public Works
Fugitive Percy Johnson Held in Los Angeles
Percy Johnson is held in Los Angeles awaiting an officer from Decatur to return him to that place where he is charged with grand larceny and burglary. He was arrested at the residence of a woman he was to marry. She is believed to be innocent of any knowledge of his record.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Percy Johnson
Decatur
Johnson
Watchee Watch Sale Ad By J P Mullally
A local sale notice announces a watch sale this week by J P Mullally at 23 Monument Place. The ad promises payback on prices and urges customers to seek bargains while supplies last.
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Watchee
J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
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Landmark
Durbin
Depauw Phi Psi- Tome
Fm Jall Baumfuhrer
George F.hunt
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