Why Hanly withholds special elections in Indiana districts
The piece argues Governor Hanly delays calls for special elections in Marion and the Pulaski Starke St Joseph districts, citing Republican fears that such elections would shift control to Democrats. It notes party maneuvering, anti-saloon league activity, and potential political risks if Democrats gain seats or reduce the GOP majority.
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Vigo County
A G. Cavins
Billingsley
Marion County
Kelley
Pulaski
St. Joseph
Starke
Hanly
Anti-Saloon League
Hughes
New York
Republican State Organization
House
Billingsley, Kelley
Jtne
Captain Bray Prepares For Pickpockets Watch
Indianapolis notes report Capt Bray adding six officers to guard crowds at the state fair against pickpockets nicknamed dips. In a Labor Day baseball game the Colonels defeated the Hoosiers 4 to 2 as six miscues by the locals led to a morning crowd of about 12,000. Marquard and Puttmann pitched for the Colonels and Hoosiers respectively with Owens and Bierhalter umpiring.
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Wiley
Dip
Bray
Indianapolis
Ballark
Muar- Guard
Pullmann
Owens
Bierhalter
Louisville Rooters
Hoosier Bugs
Columbus
Ind
Colonels
Marquard
Woodruff
Stanley
Stovall
Bush
Davidson
Hayden
Winlliams
Sullivan
Carrs
Cook
Peetz
Williams
Indiana Political Power Plays Ahead of Sept Special Session
A scrambled report traces Indiana Republican leaders led by Jim Watson and lawmakers in opposition to reform, aiming to pass only select measures at a three day special session. Gov Hanly faces a tightening squeeze as party clashes risk undermining Vincennes claims and county local option while the state campaigns unfold.
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Indivnd
Jim’ Watson
James A. Slemenwerg
J. Frank Hanly
Watron
Republican Machine
In Napolis Star
Ona
Donen
Miter
Hanly
Legare
Blican
Gov. Mly
Gov. Bly
Vines University
Hemenway
Vincennes
Ldke
Wood
Oh Watson
Marshall
State fair gates open with large expected attendance
The state fair opened at noon with gates wide for the public. The exhibit is the largest ever with 3286 new horse stalls and nearly 1000 prize cattle. Night programs begin with Weber band performances and a parade followed by numerous acts and exhibitions throughout the week.
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Weber
Band of
Cincinnati
Oliver
Shetland
Maude
Burbank
Perfect Weather Dominates State Fair Meet Races
The state fair races opened at the fair grounds with track in perfect condition and hot finishes anticipated in four events. Tuesday card includes a three year old trotting stake and a 2:25 pacing stake with purses around 2000 dollars.
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Eligi
Tot Lost Gut Bands Make Him Happy
A 3 year old boy Virgil Hall told Desk Sergt Carrigan he was lost while at St Mary's church ceremonies on Maryland street. A passerby gave him a penny and officers carried him to police HQ to wait for his mother as crowds gathered. Police Matron Reisner bathed him and he calmed, recalling little about his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Hall
Sergt
Carrigan
St. Mary's Church
Maryland Street
Virgil
Reisner
Young woman arrested on theft charge at boarding house
Detectives traced a pawn ticket left by Stella Thompson at a boarding house on Doc W. Washington Street to jewelry reported missing by Minnie Coffman. Officers located Thompson and arrested her on theft charges.
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Stella Thompson
Doc W. Washington Street
Gerber
Ltarsh
Minnie Coffman
Miss Thompson
New Fidelity Trust Company Organizing in City
The Fidelity Trust company is arranging its papers for opening soon. W. M. Fogarty will be president and Lannes McPherridge secretary and treasurer. The state law organized institution will transact business under rules governing other local trust companies.
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New Fidelity Trust Company
W. M. Fogarty
Lannes McPherridge
Fire rescue at Roosevelt Street building saves eighteen people
New York Sept 7 three cops William Condon Harry Jones and Sergeant O Connor rescued eighteen from a fire at 73 76 Roosevelt Street starting in the cellar. Condon leaped to a fire escape with a baby handed to Jones and then to the sergeant as ten children and eight others were saved before firefighters contained the blaze by daybreak.
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New York
William Condon
Harry Jones
Serat
O'Connor
Roosevelt Street
Condon
Jones
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Jim Billingsley
L. W. Henley
Jim’’ Billingsley
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Knox
Legisla
Tive
Gompers
Rou Island
William Randolph Hearst
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Independence Party
Ingmen
Washington
Federation of Labor
Mr. Gompers
Federationist
Puttman
Puttmann
Indienapolis
Houisville
Hehe
Pete
Louisville & Ka
Ares
Lindsay
Santa Claus
Charlotte Hitchcock
van Giesen
Indiana
Feras
Ogden Armour
Day
Becasaeces
Coatfaue
Otromfire
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