Democrats Poisoned by Local Option Debate, Gowdy Says
Captain Jack Gowdy criticizes Democratic legislators in Indiana for aiding Republicans on the county local option issue. He warns Democrats will not forget their party’s interests as the session continues. The piece portrays partisan theater and political stakes ahead of November elections.
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Jack Gowdy
Chieftain
Hanly
Indiana
Jack” Gowdy
Rushville
Claypool
Capt. Gowdy
Watson
Democratic Leader Tom Marshall Urges Honest Delay On Local Option
Thomas R. Marshall expresses candor in a current emergency urging legislators to postpone local option action. He says if in the legislature he would wait for a public vote to settle ward township or county unit questions, then vote conscience bound and apart from party policy. A Democrat calls him the biggest man in the state for placing honesty above policy.
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Tom Marshall
Senate
Committee On Public Morals
Jealous fiancé shoots Dora Helmer then kills himself
In Chicago, Lewis Turner 27 a wealthy LaGrange social figure shot and killed his fiancée Dora Helmer 24 after jealously learning she saw another man He then killed himself pressing a farewell kiss on her lips as he collapsed atop her body
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Chicago
Lewis Turner
LaGrange
Dora Helmer
Walters Arrested for Selling Dry Beer After License Revocation
John Walters, former saloon operator at 3114 W Washington St, was found by Officers Todd and Bernauer selling dry beer Sunday. The kegs bore government stamps and Walters was arrested after a reported land office style business.
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John Walters
Washington Street
Todd and
Bernauer
Walters
Political rallies and campaign plans across the nation
Gov Hanly expects the county option bill to pass after his Sunday address in Bloomington Ind. George Ade prepares for Taft visit with a large farm crowd at his Brook Ind. home. Taft will tour Milwaukee Des Moines St Paul and Minneapolis after the event. Bryan schedules speeches in Buffalo Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Terre Haute and Milwaukee following talks with Parker Hill and Mack. Ind nominee Ilisgen spoke in New Orleans then heads to Houston Fort Worth Guthrie and Kansas City. Kern to open Democratic campaign in Mansfield Ohio next Saturday. Four hundred Manchester mills closed by a strike halting that industry.
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Ind
Hanly
Bryan
New York
W. J. Bryan
Alton B. Parker
David B. Hill
Mack
Buffalo
Cleveland
Columbus
Cincinnati
Terre Haute
Milwaukee
New Orleans
Thomas L. Ilisgen
Independence
Houston
Fort Worth
Guthrie
Kansas City
Dr. George H. Grant Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot in Richmond
Dr. George H. Grant, city’s health officer and prominent physician, died at his Richmond home from a self inflected gunshot wound. He had been ill for months and had recently returned from California seeking health. Authorities report the death as suicide.
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Richmond
Ind
George H. Grant
Grant
California
City Council No Budget Talk As Quorum Lifts
City council meeting set for Monday night with expected backlog of business due to last meeting's lack of quorum. Officials say the annual budget for 1909 will not be discussed, focusing on other pending items.
County local option battle rages at Indiana statehouse
A mass gathering at the Indiana statehouse amid a push for county local option provokes heavy lobbying and public support for Gov. Hanly. Prohibition leaders rally ministers and crowds as House and Senate schedules hinge on the measure with looming votes and demonstrations expected.
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Hanly County
Senate
House
Joint Committee On Public Morals
Statehouse
Gov. Hanly
Stolen Auto Recovered Near Central Avenue
An automobile belonging to T. C. Powers of 3219 Washington Boulevard was stolen from in front of the Powers residence Sunday night and recovered Monday at Thirty-eighth Street and Central Avenue.
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T. C. Powers
Washington Boulevard
Powers
Thirty-eighth Street
Central Avenue
Boy Seeks Arrest To Learn Trade In Juvenile System
Chicago police report 16 year old Joseph Wendell asking to be arrested so a judge could send him to John Worthy school or a juvenile home to obtain housing and a trade. He recounts a troubled upbringing and goal of education, acknowledging the risk of mixing with other offenders.
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Chicago
John Worthy
John Atchison
East
Chicago Avenue
Joseph Wendell
Ata
Qogden Avenue
Manhome
Drouth Ravages Indiana Crops and Waterways
A statewide drought grips Indiana with no rain for days, droughty conditions lasting weeks. Corn, potato, and tomato crops suffer. pastures dry. creeks shrink. livestock sellers and feed purchases rise. Dust clouds blanket the state as fires from Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin forests contribute to smoky skies. Schools close in Monroe County as residents appeal for relief.
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Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Wiscon Ain
Brazil
Laporte
Monroe County
Drought Bites Midwest Railroads and Industry
Rain scarce and water shortages hit several states including Illinois Ohio Kentucky Pennsylvania New York and West Virginia. Cities charge five to ten cents per gallon water sales while forests burn in West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. Railroads such as the Big Four contend with drought forcing water purchases and many industries along the Ohio River suspend operations unless rain arrives.
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Ilinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Cincinnatiire
Ven Winkle
Big Four
Ohio River
Delays in City Sewers Flush Remain Unresolved
The Board of Public Works did not discuss flushing the city sewers at its Monday session. A letter from City Sanitarian Dr. Eugene Buehler prompted talk, but the street department said it cannot do the work. The fire department may be asked to cooperate, as officials hope for rain to reduce costs, prioritizing money over health.
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Board of Public Works
Eugene Buehler
City Sanitarian
Preston C. Trusier
al Maloy
Maloy
Trusler
Democratic Traveling Men's Club Booming
More than 500 attended the Denison house meeting of the Democratic Traveling Men's club Saturday night. Speeches were made by Charles E. Korbly Charles Barrett and P. J. Kelleher. Barrett stated New York City welcomed W. J. Bryan last week. Members reported receiving $22 from 20-cent clubs in the state last week.
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Democratic Traveling Men’s Club
Denison House
Charles E. Korbly
Charles Barrett
P. J. Kelleher
Barrett
East
New York City
W. J. Bryan
National Furniture Co Santa Claus Soap Sale
At the National Furniture Co on Washington Street the event run Tuesday reports that none of the items were sold to children.
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National Furniture Co
Washington Street
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