Taft Roosevelt fight shapes at national convention
Chicago June 19 National convention opens with fighting over temporary leadership and the path to the presidential nomination. Taft and Roosevelt backers duel on Root chair, possible bolt, and rules as parties project future ballots and scope of the contest.
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Chicago
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Elitiu Root
United Sttates
New York
Gouverneur McGovern
Wiscon 4
Pedentials Committee
Platform Mnntt.s
West
National Committee
Senator Root
Maryland
North Carolina
Peantnsylvania
Illinois
Oregon
United States
Dixon
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Hadley
Root Oy
Herbert
Missouri
Committee On Rules
Mathelma Begins Raging Campaign Across Illinois Circuit
Arthelma the sensational trotter owned by Dr J A Purr will race through July across Illinois and Indiana after recovering from an injury. Her first start is at La Salle followed by Mendota, Aurora, Ottawa, Logansport, Muncie, Monticello, then back to Illinois with Charleston Urbana Kankakee and Streator on the slate.
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Arthelma
J A. Purr
Illnois
Indiana
la Salle
Tinos
Mendota
Aurora
Ottawa
Logansport
Muncie
Monticello
Relapse Strikes House Sergeant-At-Arms Jackson
Greenfield Indiana June 19. Jackson sergeant at arms of the House of Representatives has suffered a relapse after several weeks of illness his condition is again serious and hospital treatment continues as he fights to recover.
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Greenfield
Ind
Jackson
House of ‘Representatives
Unsettled Weather Forecast Tonight and Thursday
Weather bulletin notes sunrise at 4216 indicates early daylight and unsettled conditions. The forecast calls for unsettled weather tonight and Thursday with possible changes in temperature and precipitation.
Monster Crowd Expected for Lebanon Fourth of July
A Lebanon Fourth of July celebration is shaping up as the largest ever with plans for court house announcements a floral parade featuring Pocahontas Lodge and Thorntown floats. Thousands are expected from countywide invitations, with speaking from the north court house entrance or lobby if weather shifts. The G A R invites Gen Anson Mills to attend dedication and participate in day’s exercises, honoring former county resident who gave a memorial fountain to Thorntown.
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Lebanon
Court House
Pocahontas
Boone County
G. A. R. Computer
Anson Milla
Washington, D
Gen. Milly
Thormtown
Ind I U Latin Head Harold W Johnson Dies in Cyanide Poisoning
Harold W Johnson head of the Indiana University Latin department and longtime athletics figure in the Midwest died from cyanide poisoning. A coroner’s verdict, after autopsy by Indianapolis and local doctors, concluded the death occurred Monday evening on a Monon train near Bloomington. Financial troubles and a heavy mortgage were noted as possible factors.
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Bloomington
Ind
Harold W. Johnson
Indiana University
Middle West
Kentling
Johnson
Indianapolis
HH. Alburger
J. KP Holland
Robert Rogers
Smithville
RB Lyona
Johnston
Masonic Directory Distributed to Boone County Members
A complete Boone County Masonic directory has been distributed to all local Masonic bodies. It lists members of every lodge with the names of present and past officers, meeting nights, and the dates of chapters. The directory is published in an electronic format and covers the county in full.
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Boone County
Grace Norwood Resigns Teaching Post in Lebanon School
Miss Grace Norwood has resigned her position as teacher at the Lebanon School. She is currently in Los Angeles, California, where it is understood she has left her duties and plans for the future are not yet clear.
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Grace Norwood
Lebanon
Misi Norwood
Los Angeles
Cal
Ben Hur Meeting Opens with Ralston Speech in Crawfordsville
The eighth supreme session of the Tribe of Ben Hur opened in Crawfordsville with Hon Samuel Ralston of Lebanon delivering the welcome on behalf of the supreme officers. Rev Walter Mansell of Washington Pa gave the response. a telegram from Hon Charles B Landis of Wilmington was read, regretful of missing the gathering. The Crawfordsville Journal notes the high eloquence of the proceedings and Ralston is introduced as the next governor of Indiana by Dr. Gerard. An extensive account highlights the eventful opening and civic tone.
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Tribe of
Samuel Ralston
Lebanon
HB. Cox
Harrisburg
Cox
Ralston
Gerard
Indiana
Andrew Hicks Dies Suddenly in Crawfordsville
Andrew Hicks 64, a Indianapolis man visiting his cousin Mrs Mary AL McCabe on East Jefferson street, died Monday night after a sudden illness likely heart trouble. He worked for Clements and Clements at Market street, survived by two brothers in Indianapolis and Lebanon and a sister in Terre Haute. body to be taken to Jamestown for burial.
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Crawfordsville
Mary AL McCabe
East Jefferson Street
Andrew Hicks
Iit
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Terre Haute
Jamestown
Carnival of Sports at Purdue Would Unite Interscholastic Olympic Games
Purdue University weighs a mammoth interscholastic carnival next spring to stage all-American Interscholastic Olympic games. Director Nicol aims to include every event from Blocklelic meets except too severe ones. Success hinges on backing from Interscholastic athletic associations across states. Stuart Field at Purdue provides vast grounds to accommodate numerous participants.
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Purdue University
Nicol
Stuart
Purdue
Land Fraud Warning Issued By Secretary Wilson
Secretary Wilson orders the expulsion of data to expose investors to risks and places the department in position to aid such investors. Building notices warn against general propositions and promise information by correspondents upon request. Thousands of city folks are cited.
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Rowrare
Wilson
Jaca
Folke
Meny
Long Shot Won 1000.60 on Lebanonite’s 2 Dollar Bet
The 4 year old colt Wishing Ring owned by J P Respass of Cincinnati won the sixth race at Tononia Monday at 900 to 1. Four $2 tickets sold, one Lebanon man held a big ticket cashed by an Indianapolis firm. Darlington note says J Fleming Butler, longtime resident, died after paralysis, funeral held at Friends church with Rev L M Reagan officiating. Interment at Green Lawn. son Lemuel and daughter Sarah resided with him. brothers and other children listed.
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Dartington
J. P. Respass
Cincinna
Latonia
Paris
Kentucky
Ory Place
Lebanon
Indianapolis Carmmissioney Ag
Darlington
J. Fleming Butler
Aledo
Ill
Crawfordaville
Israel H. Butler
L. M. Reagan
Friends’ Church
Green Lawn Cemetery
Lemuel Butler
Miss
Sarah
William Butler
I |Rosa
Edward
Glen Elder
Kan
J and
Omer
Whitesville
Summer Revival Opens Next Sunday At Court House Hall
The second annual week of revival services by the Baptist Young People's Union of the First Baptist Church begins next Sunday night in the convention hall of the new courthouse. Meetings run nightly except Saturday at 7:30 with a special song service. Public invitation extended. speakers to be announced for each evening.
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Baptist Young People’s Union
The
First Baptist Church
New Court House
Drunk Man Ora Newcomer Detained In Indianapolis
Ora Newcomer of Sheridan was picked up in Indianapolis at night, too intoxicated to state his name or address. He muttered several words including Taft and William Howard Taft. He received a hypodermic injection to revive him and was placed in custody at the police station and police court.
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Ora Newcomer
Sheridan
Indianapollis
Yatt
Taft
William
Howard
A Sheridan Boy Loses His Life
Samuel Cline, son of Mr. and Mrs. Z Le Cline of Sheridan, drowned near the Golden Gate in San Francisco while serving three years in the art illery. The body is requested to be sent to Sheridan for burial likely later this week. He was about twenty, born and raised in Sheridan.
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Samuel Cline
Z. le Cline
Sheridan
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Artillery
Cline
Concert Tonight by Lebanon Boys Band at Square
The Lebanon Boys band presents a weekly concert tonight at the northeast corner of the square. The program includes Military Tribune, Overture Facile, Avalon Waltz, Oh You Beautiful Dolly, intermission features Gaiety Polka, Cornet Solo, Overture Romantic, Serenade, Springtime, and more. Director Walter Hackett leads with a full roster including J. Narovec and J. Miller.
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Lebanon Boys
Military Tribune
J. Baumann
Avalon
E. Holmes
Dolly
Vere
BE Dyer
Harry Hartley
W. H_ Kiefer Berenade
Bag Cynees Bee
Bae Miller
Jomepn Narovec
Walter Hacketep
Giamar A
GOM Promises Claim for Damages by Motorcycle Collision
Attorney ER D Rogers yesterday compromised the claim of Ora C By ang against G M Dewar of Indianapolis for 71.76. Evan, a county resident, was riding toward Indianapolis when a car driven by Dewar struck his motorcycle near the Country Club, causing substantial damage and minor injuries. The insurer Fidelity Casualty Company handled the settlement, agreeing to pay 71.76.
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ER. D. Rogers
Ora C. Byang
G. M. Dewar
Indianapolis
Evan
Thedianapolis
Indianapols
Dewar
Evans
Fidelity Casualty Company
Farmers Fear Weeds As Wet Weather Persists
Farmers dread continued rain delaying corn growth while weeds thrive. Weeds prosper in wet cool conditions and corn needs sun and warmth. With corn still small, farmers worry about extra plowing and harvesting work, already pressed for time.
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Masonic Directory
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