Vice presidency fight roils GOP in Cleveland meeting
In Cleveland on June 7 the vice presidency looms large at the Republican ratification for Calvin Coolidge. Leaders and candidates including Lowden Borah Dawes Hoover Willis Hyde Beveridge Capper McNary Harbord and Dickinson figure in a westward candidate scramble with potential for a contested ballot and possible LaFollette disruption. Debate centers on who from the West can unite the ticket and whether Lowden or Borah gains momentum before next Thursday.
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Cleveland
Calvin Coolidge
Harding
Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
William EB. Borah
Idaho
Lowden
Borah
Coolidge
Senate
National Committee
Mr. Coolidge
House of Representatives
House
Friends of
Allegheny Mountains
Charles Dawes
Marion Leroy Burton
University of Michigan
Coolidges
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Frank B. Willis
Arthur M. Hyde
Missouri
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Arthur Capper
Kansas
McNary
Oregon
Theodore Burton
Ohio
James G. Harbord
L. J. Dickinson
Iowa
Hand Laceration In Buzz Saw Accident Near Lebanon
Claude Timmons of the M V McBroom farm south of Lebanon suffered a severe cut to his right hand when it was caught in a buzz saw this morning. He was taken to Williams hospital where doctors reported no fingers were amputated.
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Claude Timmons
M. V. McBroom
Lebanon
Williams Hospital
May Strike On Eve Of G O P Convention
Cleveland officials pressed talks with Carmen's Union leaders and Street Railway Company representatives to avert a planned strike by platform employees next Wednesday during the Republican convention. City leaders warned a walkout would cause unprecedented congestion in the city.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Street Railway
William R. Hopkins
Clayton C. Townes
Carmen’s Union
John J. Stanley
Street Railway Company
Defense fund to be limited in Leopold Loeb case
Chicago June 7 reports from the murder trial of Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb reveal two new angles in statements from the prosecution and the defendants' fathers. Leopold Sr and Loeb Sr disclose combined fortunes of 15 million and reject rumors of a $1,000,000 defense fund and an army of high priced counsel. The state vows to pursue two death sentences if the pair avoid the gallows on murder and, if needed, on kidnapping for ransom. Arraignments are scheduled for next Wednesday.
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Chicago
Nathan
Leopold Jr
Richard A. Loeb
Robert Franks
Nathan F. Leopold Sr
Albert H. Loeb
New York
Leopold
Loeb
Leopold and
Lebanese town thwarts American Christian Army graft
In Lebanon a clash arose as the American Christian Army and its claimed Fort Wayne home for unfortunate girls faced competition from another purported representative. Major McGee and a woman solicitor confronted by a rival "Lieut" Pyles, with police chief Budd and secretary Huber weighing priority rights in the dubious fundraising effort.
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Lebanon
Mecca
Knights of the Road
McGee
American Christian Army
Fort Wayne
Pyles
Brother Pyles
Marc McGee
Budd
John Huber
Youth Injured After Fall From Hay Mow Near Noble
Noble. Sutphin nine year old son of Alva Sutphin on Ed Riley farm west of town fell from a hay mow in the barn. He was unconscious briefly, received medical care, and suffered severe bruising though no bones were broken. He will stay in bed for several days.
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Noble
Sutphin
Alva Sutphin
Ed Riley
Boone County Red Cross funds extend services to October
A Boone County Red Cross meeting held at the Red Cross office resulted in renewed funds to continue services through October and for the next roll call. Director B F Coombs will convene July 1 to set future plans and prepare for the membership drive while the office continues aid to civilians and disabled veterans.
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Boone County Red Cross
Red Cross
Marie Zukor
B. F. Coombs
Coombs
Daisy Riley
The
Boone County
Chapter of
Kiyoura Cabinet Quits Sudden Japan Resigns Officials Named
Tokyo June 7 The Japanese cabinet led by Premier Kiyoura resigns after a brief tenure since January 7. The May 10 election loss and the US exclusion act triggered the move. Speculation centers on Viscount Katō or other Kansei Kai allies as successor. Remaining ministers listed include Misuno Fukimura Shoda and Suzuki. Washington reports the resignation may delay the reply to Sen Aearioe.
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Tokyo
Kiyoura
United States
America
Japan
United States Congress
Hirohito
Kansai Kai
Takaaki Katou
Rentaro Misuno
Baron Fukimura
Kazu Shoda
Fukuda
Suzuki
Kisaburo Suzuki
Kenko Komatsu
Viscount Maeda
Oki
Washington
Sen Aearioe
Tribute to H C Ulen and Lebanon Country Club
A Delphi Times-Citizen piece praises H C Ulen for funding Lebanon's country club in memory of his roots. Mrs Mindwell Crampton Wilson, state DAR regent, recites Ulen's impact and visits Lebanon with remarks on the club and its symbolism for the community. The article notes Wilson’s hosts, describes the club house and library featuring autographed portraits, and ends with a playful quip about catching a Henry Ulen.
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Lebanon
H. C. Ulen
Mindwell Crampton Wilson
Delphi Times-Citizen
Wilson
James Hill
Tri Kappa
Ben F. McKey
Roy Metzger
Salvation Army
Mr. Ulen
Henry
Palais Royal
Castle la Grand
Delphi
Henry Ulen
Coolidge vetoes postal pay bill in Congress message
President Coolidge vetoed the postal pay bill that would raise salaries for all postal employees. He cites the projected 50 million dollar annual cost and has prepared a detailed message to Congress explaining the veto. The veto will be transmitted to the Capitol in the afternoon.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Capitol
Postal Department
Explosion Claims Fourteen in Glen Alden Mine Disaster
Wikesbarre Pa June 7 fourteen bodies recovered from the Glen Alden Coal Company colliery near here rescuers were exploring the mine for additional victims. The explosion wrecked a level and was believed caused by a pocket of mine gas.
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Wikesbarre
Glen Alden Coal Company
Boone County Students Represented Among Purdue Seniors
Boone County is represented by seven graduates in Purdue University's 544-member engineering science agriculture and pharmacy class. June 10 commencement features Evans Woolen Fletcher Savings and Trust Indianapolis as speaker. Boone grads include Thorntown Walter Mings Cross Loren Lymen Peery Lefford Van Nuys Mary Lucille Smith Frank Deardorf Little Sparkle Velma Moore and more. several hold Phi Theta Pi Pi Kappa Phi and Delta Upsilon memberships.
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Boone County
Purdue University
Engineering
Evans Woolen
Fletcher Savings and Trust Company
Indianapolis
Purdue
Thorntown
Walter Mings Cross
Loren Lymen Peery
Lefford van
Morton
Pi Kappa Phi
van Nuys
Delta Upsilon
Children’s Day Exercises At North Church
First Christian church hosts Sunday evening Children’s Day program starting at 7 30 with orchestra, chorus, pastor devotional, recitations by Eugene Bryant Dale Marguerite Ship eatin Martha Harrison John William Miller, piano duet Carrol and DeBard, a 24 child pageant, remarks by Supt E H Thompson and an offering before dismissal.
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First Christian Church
Eugene Bryant
Miss LaVoren Nease Visits Miss Juanita Jones
Miss LaVoren Nease of Indianapolis is spending the weekend with Miss Juanita Jones, enjoying leisure time and social companionship in the city.
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LaVoren Nease
Indianapolis
Juanita Jones
Ralstons Secretary Dies in Indianapolis
Jacob Pratt Dunn, Hoosier author and historian, died at his home 915 North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis after a brief illness. He was 69 and had just returned from Washington where he served as secretary to Senator Ralston. Dunn, a former newspaper man, also served two terms as Indianapolis city controller.
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Jacob Pratt Dunn
North
Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis
Washington
Ralston
Dunn
Ralston Speech Boosts Chances at Democratic Nominat
The Indiana Democratic state convention boost for Senator Samuel M. Ralston raises his chances as a potential compromise choice in a deadlocked convention. Washington observers say his speech enhances public esteem, keeping him a dark horse with a path to the nomination while Indiana delegates stay strategically quiet. Republican observer Watson says Ralston is likely to win or be named president, viewing him as well positioned for first place.
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Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Washington
Everett
Indianapolis Star
Ralston
Watson
Long
Last Candidates File Statements in Boone County
The last statements of expenses incurred in the Boone County primary show Frank Smith spent 1.75 and Mayme Clingler 10.20. Other filings include Christopher Kincaid nothing, John Terwilleger 15, Eugene B. Ford nothing. All required filings are reported. the act sets a 30 day deadline after the primary with an exception for salaries under $100. Some confusion appeared among candidates for precinct seats and state convention delegates.
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Boone County
Winson Jones
Frank Smith
Mayme Clingler
Smith
Clingler
Christopher Kincaid
John Terwilleger
Eugene B. Ford
WR Sian
United States
Minor Storm Damages Reported Near Holmes Station
A Tuesday electrical storm caused minor damage to properties in Marion township. The Jesse Pavey farm residence near Holmes Station sustained a light strike while another nearby building reported slight damage. Local insurers noted the incidents but no injuries were reported.
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Jesse Pavey
Holmes’ Station
Marion Township
Council Rejects Meridian Street Improvements Bid Rejection
City council rejected all bids for Meridian street improvements citing only one asphalt bid and delaying to readvertise by Monday seven thirty p m to allow new bids. Officials hope asphalt option could save about three thousand dollars versus brick and intend to advertise for four bids. A crossing flagman was also requested at West South street by residents to improve safety amid frequent accidents involving the unusual angle and nearby buildings.
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Meridian Street
Wright
Follo
North Meridian
Andrews
James J. Hodmn
Treasury balances and warrants report for May and June
The report notes warrants totaling 151 566 31 issued by Treasurer Paul F Cross May. It records a May 1 coin treasury balance of 5 404 29 and a June 1 balance of 631 85. It cites tax installment payments and a total May balance of 728 759 07, with details on interest disbursements and year end cash flows.
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Paul F. Cross
Eith
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Ies Lenox
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North Church
Council
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