County Local Option Bill Passes by Narrow Margin
INDIANAPOLIS Ind Sept county local option bill passed in the House by a 94 to 45 vote amid packed galleries and tense exchanges. Democrats Green Hottel McKinney Pierson Sicks and White sided with Republicans. Keller Kniseley and others opposed. Debate centered on anticipated votes and party strategy as supporters celebrated and opponents hissed in protest. The measure moves to further action amid speculation of vote shifts and political maneuvering for final passage.
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Ind
Green
Hottel
McKinney
Pierson
Sicks
White
Condo Keller Shroeder
Geiss
Specia
Republican State Organization
Mose
Christian Church
Franklin
Senate
Habconk
Honan
Dem
Andrew
Baberek
Sweeney
Billingsley
Bowlus
Honas
Hosteller
Temperance Democrat
Johnson
Vigo
Keller
Kniseley
Billtead
Schroeder
Condo
Vincennes University fate debated in Indiana Senate
A conference between Senator Henry R. Pearson and Governor Hanly revived talk of repealing the Vincennes University bill. The governor seeks an enabling act to take the case to the Supreme Court. Republicans vow not to repeal. Bonds of $120,548 tied to an old claim remain unsigned as the issue lingers with potential special sessions and protests.
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Ind
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Bedford
Hanly
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Senate
Vincennes
Supreme Court
Neon Senators
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Tiwag
Local Interest in Result of Vote Draws Inquiries
Local interest in the fate of the option was strong with many telephone inquiries at the site and several people attending in person to learn the outcome. County unit adherents were elated as the vote concluded. The issue was deepened by Representative Henry Sicks who aligned with his original stance and voted for the bill, one of six Democrats supporting the measure.
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Henry Sicks
Sicks
Ruth Dillon Aims for New World’s Record Trot Title
Horsemen expect Ruth Dillon a four year old mare owned by Sterling R. Helt of Indianapolis to set a new world record for the trot before the season ends. She just beat aged horses at Columbus including Siantah Queen in a strong trial and will race in the 2:16 class trot at Columbus next Friday as the favorite against a slower field. Zoo driven by Geers is seen as the next best challenger.
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Lexington
Pantasy
Ruth Dillon
Lou Dillon
Millard Sanders
Sterling R. Helt
Indianapolis
Columbus
Siantah Queen
Zoo
Geers
Rath Chow
Death of Isaac Whitecotton in Advance notices
Isaac Whitecotton died Wednesday night after a months long illness, bowel trouble given as cause. Born January 1 1831 he was 77. Survived by wife Nancy Wall and eight children including Join and Charles of Terre Haute, Turley of Heckland, and several daughters. Two brothers and two sisters also survive. Lived in Advance 26 years, work in timber. Funeral was held Friday at home with burial at Pleasant View.
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Isaac Whitecotton
Whitecotton
Nancy Wall
Giant corn ears amaze Seirelevile villagers
James Grove of Seirelevile arrives with a wagonload of unusually large white corn ears. Observers note ears measure ten to twelve and a half inches, with 16 to 20 rows and 58 to 65 grains per row, totaling up to about 1300 grains per ear. Grove, who bought seed in Mimola, estimates seventy ears per bushel and 75 bushels per acre on his 100 acre planting.
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James Grove
Seirelevile
Grove
Gott Ett Wins 2:25 Pace at Marion Ohio Stake Race
Gott Ett captured first money in the $500 stake at Marion Ohio on Thursday. The owners Gott and Etter also won a special sulky offered by McMurry Co of Marion. Despite an injury, Gott Ett lowered the track record from 2:12% to 2:10% and earned top praise from local fans.
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Marion
McMurry Co
Gott-Htt Lowere
Marion, O
Messrs
Gott
Etter
Foreman Mangled at Union Station After Fall From Engine
Morrie Brennan a 33 year old foreman of the Big Four switching crew in this Ind city was mangled last night when he fell in front of an engine. Ong Jeg Wan severely cut off and the officer went badly eroded that it probably will have to be amputated. He was riding on the pilot of the engine with his foot.
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Ind
Morrie Brennan
Mass Meeting of Blackbirds in Local Grove
The Thorntown Argus-Enterprise reports a large morning gathering of Blackbirds in a local grove. The crowd, widespread and noisy, appeared preoccupied with the Local Option question and growth of influence, ending in a chaotic babble with no clear conclusion.
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Thorntown Argus-Enterprise
Blackbirds
Indianapolis
Sam
Carter
Charley Loveless
Weather predictions forecast rain and cooling in Indy
Report from Indianapolis on September 26 notes forecasts predicting rain and a fall in temperatures. Early-week predictions are reported as near certain with a warm spell expected to break in coming days. Weather sources in the West and Washington indicate rain and cooler conditions for Sunday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Birthe
Hite
Logal Talent Delivers Emotional Drama at Grand Opera House
The Rector of St Marks was performed by amateur players before a splendid audience. Georgia Titus led as the leading lady with strong acting, Ruth Coombs as Bess Duncheonster drew praise, and Fred Lane as Richard Heritage made a good impression. The cast included Mary Marvin, Marie Titus, Will J. Vance, and others under Will J. Venee's management.
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St. Marks
Grand Opera House
Trene Arnold
Georgia Titus Bess Dunchester
Ruth Coombs
Pickens
Mary Marvin
Bina
Marle Titan
Norman Weir
Wiliam Bond
Richard Herita
Fred Lane
John Gordon
Cecil Cox
Sheriflake
Lloyd Darnall
Rev
Philp Dunchester
Will J. Vance
Georgia Titus
Bess Dunchester
Richard Heritage
Phil Dunicheater
Elks Emblem Warns Against Counterfeit Badges
The Order of Elks says a new pew emblem will be issued at a Dallas grand lodge, replacing the old symbol. Unscrupulous jewelers already offer counterfeit versions, and Bluffton dealers push fake “official” emblems. Grand Exalted Ruler Holland warns Emblems will be ready for distribution once issues with counterfeit products are resolved. avoid buying spurious badges.
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Order of Elks
Dallas
Go Market Ag
Bluffton
Elks
Holland
Women Fight Fire Near Danville In Drought
Danville Indiana describes response to a grass fire in Wallace Osborn’s field three miles southwest. Farmers fought flames with wet blankets and carpets while wives dried out embers. large losses expected to fencing and hay. Origin uncertain between spontaneous combustion or spark from a Big Four engine.
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Danville
Ind
Hendricks County
Wallace Osborn
Died at Carmel After illness Mrs Sarah Consand dies at 75
Mrs Sarah Consand, aged 75, died Friday at her Carmel home after weeks of illness. Her husband, a prominent Friends church minister, died four years ago. She was among Carmel’s oldest residents and is survived by two sons, one in Michigan and Joseph, who has spent years in missionary work in Japan. The obituary notes the latter is now vow
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Wineog
Sarah Gowsand
Carmel
Friends Church
Consand
Michigan
Joseph
Japan
Red Special stops at Lebanon on Debs socialist campaign train
The Red Special political train, carrying Eugene V. Debs and Socialist Party staff, made a ten minute stop at Big Four station in Lebanon amid a small crowd. Debs appeared briefly on the rear platform smiling as band music and literature distribution followed an address by John Chase. The tour, totaling 9,050 miles, ends in Chicago on September 25, with Debs predicting a large rural socialist vote.
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United States
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Torre Elente
John Chase
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Socialist Party
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Mass
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Telluride
Cole
Buchanan
Texas
Charles Lapworth
London
Olte McPeely
Chicago
Christian Sorensen
Detty Mark
Red Special
Ffteen
Harry C. Parker
Philadelphia
Union Cigar Maker
Indianapolis
Deby Spakit
Bidianapolis
Rs Lennart
William Henry
Perry White
J. L. Baird
Snes
Indianapolie
Robert Rushville
John Drake i
Ks Shhomendinger
Ft. Wayne
Charles. Wsierrick
Frankfort
John Drake
Pt. Wayne
John G. Chase
Debs
Deba
Trail of Murderer Haggard Pursues Whiteman Case
Sheriff John W. Haggard leads a vigorous Whiteman murder investigation in Frankfort as deputies trace clues and follow a developing lead. Coroner Brown was updated after two more bullets were found, signaling progress toward an arrest.
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Whiteman
Murfigrer
Frankfort
Brown
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