Taft Favored at Republican National Convention in Chicago
Chicago June 15 fourteenth national convention of the Republican party opens at the Coliseum to nominate president and vice president, adopt a platform and present potential names. Taft of Ohio appears the likely presidential choice with Fairbanks, Cannon, Hughes, Knox, La Follette, Foraker among possible nominees. Anti inj unction plank and tariff revision loom, with labor and railroad interests shaping the platform and potential conflicts at the Denver gathering.
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Republican Party
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William Howard Taft
McKinley
Roosevelt
Rotary Taft
Ohio
Fairbanks
Cannon
Ilinois
KY. Hughes
New York
Knox
Pennsylvania
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Foraker
Taft
Guild
Massachusetts
Hughes
Gov
Murphy
New Jersey
Fassett
Newtor Long
Kansas
Ohn Hays Hammond
Massanetts
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Congress
Washington
Manufacturers’ Association
Resolutions Committee
Denver
National Committee
District of Columbia
Arizona
New Mexico
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Wabash Avenue
Surprise wedding at the Me Church ends morning service
In a Sunday ceremony at the Methodist church Rev. Demetrius Tillotson united Hoover Mahan and Gertrude Hendricks after the regular service. The surprise union drew many friends who offered congratulations as the couple planned a short post ceremony trip before resuming plans in Lafayette and Indianapolis.
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Methodist
Hoover Mahan
Gertrude Hendricks
Demetrius Tillotson
Martinsville
Mahan
Lafayette
Mr. Mahan
Lebanon
Indianapolis
Lelia M. Day
Coliseum
Lebanon Indians Triumph Over Frankfort Reserves
The Lebanon Indians defeated the Frankfort Reserves by 1 to 1 in a closely played game. Eldridge and Hall pitched well for their teams, with Shelby shining at second base by turning a rare triple play and earning the crowd’s ovation. The Lebanon squad showed renewed vigor and confidence, earning the win on a day of strong defense and timely hitting.
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Lebanon Indians
Frankfort
Eldridge
Hall
Lebanon
Shelby
Indiana
Seares Lebanon
Praise for Indiana food and drug safeguards by Dr Wiley
Dr H W Wiley, visiting Indiana for Purdue commencement, commends Indiana Food and Drug conditions as excellent. He toured slaughter houses, canneries, and stores with Dr J N Hurty and H E Barnard noting covered meats, proper labeling, and minimal use of preservatives. He also observed improving national trends and warns against unnecessary preservatives.
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H.W. Wiley
United States
Indiana
Wiley
State Board of Health
State Food and Drug Laboratory
Board
J. N. Hurty
State Board
H. E. Barnard
Purdue University
St Cecilia Club Enjoys Miscellaneous Program Night
The St. Cecilia Club met with Miss Edna Strawmeyer Friday night for a miscellaneous program after a porch picnic with Minn Mable Hosford. They plan adjournment for vacation months following a year and a half of steady work under director Miss Cailla King. Blind Tom story referenced from New York June 18.
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St. Cecilia
Edna Strawmeyer
Minn Mable Hosford
Mise [Cailla King
Circuit Court Disposes Cases Today
Judgment for Tiona Renning Co. against Mary A. Allyn for 51.40 and costs. Green defendants win in Wilcox et al v Green et al with plaintiffs taxed costs. John W. Green owes 222.12 and costs. Eogar M. Matthews v Indiana Traction and Terminal Co. dismissed on plaintiff motion. State v Joseph M. Fox: unlawful sale of spirits to a minor. verdict says defendant pay costs and a 20 dollar fine.
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Tiona Renning Co
Mary A. Allyn
Samuel H. Wilcox
Mary & Green Et al
Mary B. Green
Frank Green
John W. Green
Eogar M. Matthews
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co
Samuel Cook
Indianapolia: Traction & Terminal Co
Joseph M. Fox
Cows Struck and Killed by Lightning in Thorntown
After nine years on a rural route Virgil Reese of Route 17 faced loss as cattle were killed by a lightning strike near Thorntown. Two cows valued at $10 each owned by G. McKinney, three miles east of Thorntown, were struck and killed on Saturday.
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Virgil Reese
Thorntown
G. McKinney
Lee Tants
Boono County Rural Mail Told of Stamped Envelopes
A letter from A L Lawshe third assistant postmaster general explains advantages of stamped envelopes for rural routes Boone County residents receive details on prices return cards and safer addressing. Union City postmaster George W Patchell notes first class mail doubled after encouraging use of stamped envelopes on local routes.
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Boone County
A. L. Lawshe
Union City
George W. Patchell
Patchell
Blood poisoning threats Lafayette candidate under knife
Col Thomson, Indiana G A R commander and Loyal Legion head, faced a stur gless operation Sunday when his left index finger was amputated near the palm after a wound from a splinter failed to heal. Doctors fought blood poisoning as the condition worsened before the surgery.
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Lafayette
Ind
Col
Thomson
Indiana
G. A R
Kokomo
Loyal Legion
Spaniard Kills One and Injures Two on Train Rampage
Immigrant car tragedy on a Wabash line near Fort Wayne details Manuel Mandida a Spaniard who fatally stabbed Micheletti Stephano and wounded Louis Antonio and another passenger on train No. 3. Stephano a Cripple Creek saloon keeper carried $360. He fled the car, was pursued, seized, and a bloodied four inch knife recovered. Stephano’s brother and three others identified the assailant.
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FT. Wayne
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Manual Mandida
Micheletti Stephano
Mandida
Ankenbruch
William McLaughlin
Thomas Keller
Pennsylvania
Frenen
Huck
Stephano
Havre
Louis Antonio
Raiway Station
Antonio
St Joseph Hospital
Cripple Creek
Colo
America
Hog market gains at week end in Indianapolis
Hog market shows a net gain of 14 with higher late week prices after a midweek dip. Receipts were heavy and outside demand weak, allowing packers to buy at will. A late rally boosted values, with medium weight hogs gaining most. Cattle trade noted strong corn fed steers and a forecast for high prices. extra fancy steers sold up to 7.75, a season low record.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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