County Convention Held Today With Beveridge Speech
A county convention convened today with a speech by Beveridge and remarks from party leaders. Resolutions were adopted and the convention chose its ticket.
06 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
1
A county convention convened today with a speech by Beveridge and remarks from party leaders. Resolutions were adopted and the convention chose its ticket.
Boone County Progressives met in convention today and nominated a complete county ticket. Bernard Shively of Marion spoke, criticizing party machines and urging Democratic reforms. The event featured a parade, band performances, and a well attended session at the opera house.
Amid cheers, the speaker denounced parties as machines and urged a tariff policy akin to European practice. He cited Shively and Robins as 1860s reformers, noted past 1912 Progressive votes, and appealed for a national fusion. The Boone County gathering adopted resolutions backing Progressive principles and criticizing Democratic and Republican establishments.
A Louisville division freight wreck near Greensburg Indiana killed engineer Cyrus P Nicely and injured four other crewmen. Six coal cars broke loose, the engine toppled down an embankment, and Nicely was scalded to death in the cab. Brunnerman Olsen Bryant and Jones sustained burns and injuries. A bystander attempted rescue before steam halted efforts. A carload of hogs and a merchandise car caught fire and burned.
Miss Georgia W. Jay, a stenographer, sued Homer Rodeheaver choirmaster for Billy Sunday for breach of promise to marry. A Chicago jury awarded her $20,000 in damages in Judge Honore's court. Rodeheaver’s attorney moved for a new trial.
Mrs Truman Edwards entertained Friday afternoon with a thimble party for Tri Kappa and the Travel club. Guests enjoyed sewing and visiting with over thirty attendees including out of town visitors Mrs Mize Jedery of Ottumwa and Mrs Ethel Orvar, and floral arrangements featuring Japanese honeysuckle peonies and carnations.
A 10 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey, wandered from home on Best Washington street during morning commotion caused by a fire alarm. He carried an old pocketbook and was found in an alley behind Phil Adler's store about ten o clock. He was taken to safety by John Broshar and returned home unharmed amid numerous automobiles in the city.
Industrial Society of the Prew is referenced in a fragmented note likely detailing early organizational aims and local civic engagement. Names, dates, or locations are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the item signals a historical club or society emphasis in industry and community improvement.
Asa Taylor a retired farmer of Thorntown died at his home after an illness caused by stomach and bowels inflammation He was born April 20 1843 in Boone County and lived in Thorntown all his life Survived by wife and son O F Taylor funeral Monday at 230 pm from the residence with Rev J B Rutter officiating Burial in Home Lawn cemetery
William Maurer of Mt. Vernon was elected president of the Indiana University Dramatic Organization Strut and Fret. Ralph Thompson of Indianapolis is vice president and John Benz of Lebanon is business manager with Adelaide Moore of Indianapolis as secretary. The club plans a play the night before commencement with two one act pieces by senior members. An executive committee was added and includes Dr a head of the English department, Al C. A. Edmonson, and Wah Herik of Lebanon. the coach will be a committee member next year.
Miss Callie Stewart, former Lebanon young woman, sails from Hodoken, N.Y., on Lone 16th for Europe. She has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stewart, in Pittsburg where she is a designer for one of the city’s millinery firms.
Five Empire Voting Machine Co. units from Jamestown N Y reach Lebanon to be used in the forthcoming vote with three kept in the county courthouse men's room and one in the city building. A fourth is sent to Thorntown as the county expects to save money by reduced election costs.
Joseph H McClaskey of Franklin township died after a week long illness from an acute appendicitis attack. He was born near Darlington and weighed over two hundred pounds. A surgical operation saved his life briefly but he died early this morning. He was son of Capt and Ma W P McClaskley and survived by his widow, a son, and a brother William. Funeral held at his residence with burial in C F cemetery in Darlington.
The Baptists of Terre Haute plan a new church along an institutional line similar to the First Baptist of Lebanon. The project includes a front facade and is projected to cost 50400 dollars. The article notes other items connected with the revival and mentions women in the scene.
First National Bank has leased the floor room in the Martin Hohl building on South Lebanon as a temporary home during construction of a new five story bank building. Bids on the new edifice will be opened July 1, with possible delay if bids prove too high. The old vault remains usable and a tunnel will connect to the new vault once completed.
Three wrestling matches are set at the Grand Opera House in Lebanon with Jack Ryan of Cincinnati promoting two nights of carnival events on June 12 and 13. The opening headliner pairs Bully Schober of Indianapolis against Young Siler, the 145-pound Indiana champion. Also featured are Ed Elder versus Jimmy Shellie and Kid Wiggen versus Curby Sharp in middleweight and bronco bouts respectively.
Professor Lewis Anderson returned from North Middletown Kentucky where he served as principal of the Kentucky Clay area and Business College. He is an honor graduate of L. H. S. and has had a successful tenure. He will teach another year at the private school serving grades primary through four years of high school.
Phil Adler launches a civic drive for a public children’s playground in Lebanon. A large banner and a street parade supported by Masters George and Charles Hurt and siblings Eugene and St. Clair Wilcox rally citizens to fund tennis courts and play areas. The push draws wide praise and calls for immediate action.
The What-So-Ever Club of girls from Central Christian Sunday school under Mrs A L Ward hosted Miss Alpha Perkins class of boys Friday evening on the church lawn and in the vestry. Rain canceled a planned picnic at Pair view Park. A seven o clock picnic lunch, pink lemonade, lawn games, vestry fun, and a trip to the picture show filled the evening for both groups.
Mrs E Rake fired four shots at a man who demanded entry to their Wesley avenue residence while her husband was away. She believes she struck him as he stood on the steps in darkness and asked to be let in before fleeing into the night.
Members of the Lebanon Business Men's Association plan a session to decide on a celebration. The meeting aims to organize events and determine details.
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