Inner conflict noted as national Democrats clash with Indiana machine
A Grand hotel meeting reveals friction between national Democratic leaders led by Chairman Jones and Indiana Democrats. Distrust centers on national money channels bypassing the state committee, with Taggart influence cited as a key friction point. Johnson avoided promises, signaling a bluff to satisfy the Indiana committee while real work continues privately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Johnson
National Democratic Committee
Indiana Democrats
Grand Hotel
Indianapolis
Johnson
Indiana
National Democratic Organization
State Committee
Chicago
Jones
Junes
New York
Executive Committee
Tom Taggart
Bryan
Taggart
Hmits
Seven Cremated in Tenement Fire at Salvation Army Nursery
In Cincinnati on Monday night seven died in a Salvation Army nursery fire, with one dying later and four seriously hurt. Capt Bertha Anderson led victims among seven dead, including children Dorothy Harkins and Edwin Mullen. Capt Selma Erickson was fatally burned. Albert Hill, Jos Benton, Bessie Atkins, and Frank Hill injured. Father James Harkins perished rescuing his children. two other boys saved two kids via skylight. The blaze originated on the first floor in an old brick building used as a meeting room and nursery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Anderson
Cincinnati
Salvation Army Nursery
James Harkins
Dorothy Harkins
Herbert Harkins
Myrtle Farrell
Edwin Mullen
Maggie Willis
Selma Erickson
Erickson
Ministerial appointments listed for Indiana Methodist district
The Indianapolis district of the Indiana Methodist conference names presiding elders and pastors for congregations in Indianapolis and surrounding towns. The list includes E B Rawls in Indianapolis, W Grim in Greenwood, A Guthrie in Indianapolis, J W Collins Central Ave, S Grimes Fletcher Place, W Tevis Furnas Place, J L Stout Wesley Chapel, and many others with assignments and notes on unavailable posts. Local notices include store robberies, a fire at Rockville, a gas rate change in Muncie, a large pumpkin exhibit, and various accidents and legal actions.
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E. B. Rawls
Presiding Elder
Indianapolis
Brooklin
Grim
Greenwood
A. Guthrie
Barthplace
Oak Hill
Edwin Kay
J. R. T. Lathrop
First Church
W. A. Quayle
Roberts Park
C. FE. Baccon
Trinity
J. L. Stout
Wesley Chapel
Mt. Jackson
W. W. Reynolds
Woodside
S. J. Wilson
Irvington
R. & Hyde
Lawrence
J. E. Coffin
Mapleton
Broad Ripple
C. Risley
Mooresville
H. 8. Headen
New Palestine
J. &. Ward
Southport
E. O. Thomas
Waverly
J. E. Sidebottom
West Newton- Elmer St. Clair
Whiteland
J. M. Wines
Shelbyville
West-st
Robb Zaring
J. W. Duncan
St. Paul’s
H. C. Pelser
Greencastle
Locust-st
Will Wylie
Columbus
M. A. Farr
Frank Yin
Heavenridge
Connersville
Grand-ave
Fatal wreck on the L. E. & W. at Redkey Indiana
Redkey Indiana September 10 Fireman William McClellan of the L. E. & W passenger train due at 10 44 p m was killed Engineer Barney Montague and the baggage master were fatally injured Fred Littlefield and Clarence Thompson of Alexandria who rode on the tender were also injured as the train ran into an open switch colliding with a freight The gravel train left the switch open and the engines piled up with the baggage car wrecked and coaches derailed
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Redkey
Ind
William McClellan
Clarence Thompson
Alexandria
Local unrest and accidents paint Indiana headlines
A flood of brief items reports a Big Four strike at Elkhart ending after a trainmaster’s arrest is dropped, a fatal tunnel blast near Jeffersonville, injuries to several men including Walter Wilson, and a series of incidents from arson attempts at Muncie to a long-lived Whitestown post office sign. Other notes include a Vin cennes goose case verdict of not guilty, a Robbery on an excursion train near Chicago leaving Martin Barnes injured, and a warning of a looming museum dispute over a promised bride’s weight.
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Big Four
Elkhart
Paris Banquet Preparations For 22000 Mayors
Paris officials prepare a government banquet for twenty two thousand mayors set for Saturday. A gigantic tent has been erected and President Vouchet will preside. Estimated cost is $120,000 with fifty telephones and automobiles to manage service and dish conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vouchet
Famous dog team harnessed to chase gold dreams
BD C Blandy, famed dog team exhibitor, shows at the state fair. Former Minnesota resident turned Klondike gold fever seeker, he found greater money in advertising with his dogs. He has since toured the country, arriving in Indianapolis from Kansas City.
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C. Blandy
Minnesota
Seattle
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Severe tropical storm menaces Bermuda shores
ST. DAVIDS Bermuda September 1 a severe tropical storm rages near the islands as heavy seas sweep in upon the coasts. The storm's center is offshore and warnings may be in effect for coastal areas as residents secure vessels and seek shelter.
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ST. Davids
Bermuda
Townley Funeral Pending for 59 at Broadway Home
The funeral for George E. Townley age 59 who was found dead at his home 1508 Broadway will be from his residence on Wednesday afternoon.
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George E. Townley
Broadway
Plague Death in Glasgow and Other News Bits
One death from bubonic plague reported in Glasgow on Tuesday. New York group voted 10,000 dollars for Galveston relief. Transport Thomas sailed from Frisco to Manila on Tuesday. Mammoth bones found on J M Friday's farm in Sydney Ohio. Hon John Sherman left Mansfield for Washington on Monday. Terrible storms reported at Cape Nome harbor on Sept 5 with several lives lost. Brandon Nesbitt of California under arrest in Halifax North Carolina for forgery. An electric car jumped the track at College Hill Ohio Monday night injuring 16. Jennie Stewart feared to have killed herself after failing college exam. Frank Rockefeller has organized an Anti cattle thief society in Kiowa county Kansas. Death of A L Barnett a Chicago stock dealer under investigation. inquest notes potash traces. he left 15000 to a woman in insurance.
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Glasgow
New York Tammany Club
Galveston
Thomas
Frisco
Manila
J. M
Sydney
John Sherman
Mansfield
Washington
Cape Nome Harbor
Brandon Nesbitt
California
Halifax
N. C
College Hill
New York
Jennie Stewart
Frank Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Kiowa County
Kansas
A. L. Barnett
Chicago
Council to Probe Consumers' Gas Trust Investigation to assess service and profits
A council committee led by Keller Munro Billingsley Moriarity and Perrott will probe the Consumers' gas trust over reports of gas refusals and whether the company pays stockholders as required. The panel will review books and determine if enough earnings were made to cover stockholder payments plus 8 percent.
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Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Keller, Munro, Billingsley
Moriarity
Perrott
Johnson
Greenwood
Greenfield
Home Heating
Texas
Munro
Kelley
Keller
Bement Lyman
New York
Hold up and robbery near Brownsburg reported
Miller, dealers in musical instruments, were held up and robbed by eight men two miles east of Brownsburg at 8 a m Tuesday. They cut his clothing and secured only 2. The Brownsburg officers started in pursuit. It is believed the men headed for Indianapolis.
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Miller
Brownsburg
Indianapolis
City Markets Indianapolis Provisions and Produce Price List
City Markets in Indianapolis on September 18 show a detailed list of provisions and produce. Smoked meats include hams bacon and sausage with varied price points for salt cured, dry salt, and fresh options. Vegetables feature new potatoes beans onions tomatoes and cabbage with per bushel and per basket prices. Fruits cover peaches cranberries apples bananas lemons pineapples watermelons cantaloupes and plums with crate and case pricing. Meats list lard and pork products with tierces and price per pound, while pickled meats give bulk and barrel prices.
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California
Wienerwurst,inc
Indiana
Michigan
Wholesale prices for nuts and groceries in a midcentury list
A dense price catalog lists wholesalers prices across many goods: nuts including almonds, Brazil nuts, pecans, filberts, and peanuts. confections like figs and dates. sugars and canned goods. teas and spices. canned vegetables and fruits. fish and game. oysters. seeds. leather and hides. oils. flour and meal. butter and eggs. coal. drugs. and various penny goods. Notable entities include nut types, brands, and broad product categories, with per unit or per bulk prices across multiple providers.
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Brazil
Ridgewood A
Phoenix A
Empire
Ideal
Windsor
Ridgewood
Yellow
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
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Albert Hill
Jos. Benton
Bessie Atkins
Frank Hill
Checker Board
Conners
Ville
Parker City
Lake Manitou
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Muncie
San Jose
Wayne County
Daniel Swartz
Walkerton
Frank Seagarden
Clifton
Union County
Rockville Electric Light Plant
Fickle & Graham
Frankfort Public Square
Edgar Sebold
Lopaz
Charles Baker
Vevay
van Camp
Matthews
L. A
Jeffersonville
Walter Wilson
Sellersburg
Rachel Miner
Brown County
James Hay
Greensburg
Kelly Ax Company
Eli Weick
Hamlet
Knox
John Putman
William Wambath
Posey County
Putman
Cynthia Hampshire
Logansport
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Logansport Police Board
Board
City
Frank Martindale
Hartford City
Philippines
Barney Mon
Tague
Fred Littlefield
Maine
Florida
J. W. Porterfield
Banner Cement Mills
Ric. O'Connell
M. Paragon
James Leathers
M. McCane
Samuel Deters
Union City
Lucy Havens
Oscar Deets
Deets
George Porter
Whitestown
Ross
Lincoln
Vincennes
Barefoot Nation
Washington Township
John E. Hollingsworth
Knox County
Martin Barnes
Frankfort
France
Geo. BE. Townley
Frank McCray
Hardings
City Markets
Aaron Jones
Charles Downing
Roomist State House
Singapore
Young Hyson
Lima
Best
Baltimore
San
Best Selects
New York Counts
Timothy
Kentucky
Canada
G. S
Harnes
Stendara
W. S
New York State
Wisconsin
Ohio
Limburger
Pittsburg
Kanawha
Winifrede
Raymond City
Jackson
Island City
Blossburg
Elouse
Grand Stock Company
Daudet
Zic
Englise
Shore Acres
James 4
Herme
Walker Whiteside
Hansons
Superba
Erybody
Empire Theater
Abane
Prof. Stuart
Ostendorf
The
Indianapolis Gas Co
People’s Credit Clothing CO
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