Democrats Nominate Strong Indiana State Ticket
Indianapolis June 6 recapitalization shows Democrats nominating a solid state ticket with a clear platform. McCulloch Mack, O'Bannon, Hamrick, Bracken, Arnold, Harmon, Kern, Scott, Denton Aiken Livengood McNutt, and Livengood named plus labor and cooperative marketing planks. Anti Klan debate subsides as platform passes.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
George R. Durgan
Lafayette
Joseph M. Cravens
Madison
McCulloch
Carleton B. McCulloch
Lew O’bannon
Corydon
Arthur J. Hamrick
Greencastle
Robert Bracken
Frankfort
Harry I. Arnold
Valentine E. Livengood
Covington
Democratic Party
Republican Party of
Ralston
Public Service Commission
Two Men Shot to Death Near St Louis
William J. Wallace fifty tolls collector and Charles Virgin thirty five watchman for Illinois Traction are reported shot to death near St Louis on June six. The article notes their roles and approximate ages in a terse crime brief.
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ST. Louis
William J. Wallace
Mississippi River
Charles Virgin
Illinois Traction
System, were found shot to death at their posts
Two system personnel were found shot to death at their posts on the east approach of the bridge early today adding a deadly incident to security operations in the area.
Albanian Rebels Win Six Hour Battle Near Tirana
Reports from Scutari say Albanian insurgents defeated government forces in a six hour engagement near Tirana. Communications to Tirana are cut off as the government masss 10 000 troops in El Bassan for operations against southern rebels while seeking talks with northern insurgents.
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Belgrade
Tirana
Scutari
el Bassan
United States to hand note ending Gentlemen's Agreement
Washington reports the U S government will deliver its reply to Japanese ambassador Hanihara, drafted by Hughes, marking the diplomatic end of the Gentlemen's Agreement on immigration. The note says assimilation is for Congress to decide and will enforce the existing law limiting Orientals. Consular reports show unrest in Japan, but officials expect the note to quiet tensions.
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Washington
United States
Masanao Hanihara
State Department
Hughes
Coolidge
Japan
Congress
Hanihara
Tokyo
Indiana Delegation Backs Ralston for President
The Indiana delegation to the Democratic national convention including the eight chosen by the state convention met at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis. They elected Thomas Taggart as chairman and voted to show unity for Senator Samuel M. Ralston's nomination bid. Lincoln Dixon offered the motion. Walter Myers was named secretary, Lew Ellingham treasurer, and Charles A. Greathouse Indiana member of the national committee and hotel accommodations chair.
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Indiana
Claypool
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Samuel M. Ralston
Ralston
Lincoln Dixon
North Vernon
Walter Myers
Lew Ellingham
Ft. Wayne
Charles A. Greathouse
Lightning claims rider and horse near Elizaville
Arthur Maple 68 a Boone county farmer near Elizaville Lebanon route 6 was struck by lightning and killed while driving stock to shelter during a violent storm. His horse also died. Surviving are widow and three children Ethel Bliss and Loyal, plus a Texas brother. Funeral pending with Rev. W Harlow officiating at Sheridan.
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Arthur Maple
Boone County
Lebanon
Elizaville
Michigan Road
Ethel Maple
Bliss Maple
Richmond
Loyal Maple
el Paso
Texas
Mr. Maple
Henry County
Boone
Kirklin
W. Harlow
Sheridan
GIVES MEASURE OF MAN S WORTH AT ROTARY LUNCHEON
The Rev Arthur Cowley pastor of the First Baptist church told the Rotary club that a man's worth lies in service to his community and in living and working for the common good. Guests Dr J D Gore of Houston M R Tribble of Indianapolis and George Wimborough attended as well as Louis Sterling whose birthday was celebrated with cigars.
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Arthur Cowley
First Baptist Church
Rotary Club
Mr. Cowley
America
J. D. Gore
Houston
Texas
M. R. Tribble
Indianapolis
George Wimborough
Dr. Gore
Mr. Wimborough
Paul van Riper
Indiana University
Kirklin
Houston Kiwanis Club
Louis Sterling
Boone Delegation Divides At State Democratic Convention
Boone county delegates split their votes across several positions on the ballots. On governor Cravens received five, McCulloch six, and Crittenberger one on the first ballot, with Cravens eight, McCulloch seven, Crittenberger one on the second. Lieutenant Governor ballots show Niblack four and O Bannon twelve. State superintendent results split six for McIntosh and five for Scott. Secretary of State votes were two for Mayr and two for Hamrick.
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Boone County
Cravens
McCulloch
Crittenberger
Cravat
Boone
Niblack
O’bannon
McIntosh
Scott
Mayr
Hamrick
Ralston Receives Doctor of Laws at DePauw
Indiana Senator Samuel Moffet Ralston was awarded the Doctor of Laws by DePauw University at Greencastle. President George R. Grose conferred the degree as Ralston, a Democratic presidential contender, drew praise from Hon. Samuel Balstot and others. The visit also highlighted local civic ties and future plans. John Harrison of Danville was ill and unable to attend as he would have received a Master of Arts degree.
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Samuel Moffet Ralston
United States
Indiana
de Pauw University
George R. Grose
Ralston
New York City
Ruth
DePauw
Bishop Grose
John Harrison
Danville
Ill
Steamer Cretan Runs Aground Off New England Coast
Boston, June 6. The steamer Cretan of the Merchants and Miners Line is aground off the New England coast, per a wireless message received here. The Navy Department has dispatched the coast guard cutter Acushnet to assist. The Cretan operates between Baltimore and
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Boston
Cretan
Merchants & Miners Line
New England
Navy Department
Coast Guard
Acushnet
Baltimore
Troop 2 Boy Scouts Meet Tonight in Gym
Scouts gathered at the high school gym to plan the rally set for Thursday June 12, after rain postponed the boy scout hike. The meeting rescheduled for 7 o clock tonight covers event arrangements and preparations.
Fifteen Receive Diplomas Tonight in Clinton Township
Fifteen pupils from four Clinton township common schools will graduate at 8 oclock tonight at Elizaville Baptist church. The Rev Oscar Kelley of Terre Haute will give the class address and County Superintendent John S Hussey will present the diplomas. An orchestra will provide music. Graduates include Orvan Davis Clarence Roberts Ruth Roberts Marie Bowles Robert Brock Denver Housen Marvin Neal Imel Perkins Daphna Campbell Dorothy Powell Louise Adams Doy al Baker Marjorie Clossin Pauline Cottingham Lela Tucker.
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Clinton Township
Elizaville Baptist Church
Oscar Kelley
Terre Haute
John S. Hussey
Orvan Davis
Clarence Roberts
Ruth Roberts
Marie Bowles
Robert Brock
Denver Housen
Marvin Neal
Imel Perkins
Daphna Campbell
Dorothy Powell
Louise Adams
Doyal Baker
Marjorie Clossin
Pauline Cottingham
Lela Tucker
Majority stock inphoned sold in Zionsville buyout
A sale of the majority of the stock of the Citizen's Telephone Company of Zionsville was made to Max F. Hosea of Indianapolis. Hosea owns exchanges at Noblesville Sheridan and other towns near Indianapolis. Three directors retain stock. two sold out, replaced by Hosea and McCrea. Remaining Zionsville directors are Dr. J. O. Hurst Dr. E. D. Johns and I. C. Conrad. No major management changes planned.
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Citizen’s Telephone Company of
Zionsville
Max F. Hosea
Indianapolis
Hosea
Noblesville
Sheridan
McCrea
J. 0. Hurst
E. D. Johns
I. C. Conrad
Plans for Coolidge at 1924 Republican convention
Cleveland June 6 reports circulate that President Coolidge may send a special greeting message to the Republican convention in which he would outline views on party policy and procedure without dictating a platform. Slemp due Monday. tensions rise over convention resolutions and a governor's race with a Klan candidate mentioned.
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Cleveland
Coolidge
Slemp
Bascom Slemp
Butler
Assc
National Committee
Resolutions Committee
Party Leaders Favor General Plank Over Key Issues
Republican leaders prefer avoiding debate on prohibition and race issues, planning a broad platform with a law enforcement plank and reaffirmation of non specific race creed or religion stances. Tax plank could spark minor disagreement as they linger over vice presidential choices, expecting Frank O. Lowden to secure the nomination.
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Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Franks Slavers Indicted by Jury in Chicago
Chicago June 6 Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb two wealthy youths face grand jury indictments for kidnapping and murdering 13 year old Robert Franks in a thrill killing. Indictments list eleven murder counts and thirteen kidnapping counts detailing strikes with a chisel club smothering with cloth and a poison method.
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Chicago
Nathan Leopold Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Robert
Leopold I
Loeb
Frederick Hoffman
Franks
Opening concert at Memorial Park postponed due to rain
Heavy rain washed over Memorial Park delaying the opening of the Huckstep Lebanon Band concert. The program, directed by Walter Hap, and featuring marches, waltzes, and ser ations, was moved to one week later as ground conditions remained soft. Motorists are advised to use crushed stone driveways and plan for revised Sunday arrangements.
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Memorial Pagic
Huckstep
Lebanon
Walter Hap
Paul Jones Honored by DePauw University
Paul Jones of Greencastle received a silver cup at DePauw University for top athletic ability and strong scholarship. He and Mrs. Jones visited Mrs. Jones’ parents, W. J. DeVol. Jones competed at the non collegiate Olympic tryouts in Ann Arbor, placing second in broad jump and finishing six of ten events. He advances to final tryouts in Boston this month.
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Paul Jones
Greencastle
DePauw University
Boston
Mass
Severe Storm Strikes Indiana Flooding Boone County
Torrential rain and fierce winds flood Lebanon and basements across Indiana. A lightning fatality is reported in Boone County as the season's heaviest rain soaks streets, air streams surge, and minor structures are toppled in scattered outages and damage.
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Lebanon
Indiana
Boone County
Petia Street Improvement Petition Sparks Asphalt Debate
Forty nine taxpayers along North 3rd Street, about 75 percent of petty owners, filed a petition in council seeking Lake Sheet Asphalt between Elizaville Avenue and Washington Street. Some withdrew names. others still push for brick. Council to review bids and impact before deciding the street upgrade. Omer C. Shirley and others named.
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3Dian Street
Council
Elizaville Avenue
Washington Street
Iun
Howe
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McFaddin
Union County
M. Ralston
Taggart
Arthur
A. E. Cowley
McCulloch and Cravens
Uncle Sam
de Pauw
Clinton
Max Hosea
Chicago Tribune
Eee
Valse Cavrice
Mediey
Rialto
Asche Sered
Petia
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