Progressive party forms committee to frame national delegate roll
Associated Press report from Chicago details the provisional national committee of the new Progressive party framing the convention delegate roll. Senator Dixon of Montana leads as the committee settles territorial representation, with Alaska Hawaii and DC granted representation but no voting rights. The Alabama contest pits twelve black delegates led by Dr Thomas against regular Birmingham delegates as plans unfold.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Progressive Party
Provisional National Committee
New Party
Dixon
Montana
Alaska
Hawiian Islands
District of Columbia
Alaina
Pos.r. Thomas
Birmingham
Oscar R. Hanmey
Re’ Wal
Dr. Thomas
Alabama
Former Tipton Banker Paroled After Prison Term
Noah P. Marker once cashier at First National Bank Tipton Ind was released on a good behavior parole after serving three years of a five year sentence for embezzlement He was part of the bankers colony and cellmate of John R Walsh His brother William H Marker remains in prison and Marker plans to resume involvement in financial affairs in Indianapolis after leaving for that city tonight.
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Associated Press
Leavenworth
Kan
Noah P. Marker
First National Bank of
Tipton
Ind
Marker
Bankers’ Colony
John R. Walsh
Chicago
William H. Marker
Indianapolis
Street Car Men in Chicago Vote to Strike
Chicago street car workers vote 8 939 to 171 in favor of striking over higher wages and better conditions. International President Mahon and union officials met to plan two Monday talks with street railway officials as they pursue a peaceful settlement before a likely industrial showdown.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Halon
Mahon
Stray Horse Located Near County Infirmary
A horse belonging to Lee Crismond strayed from 1900 George Street last night. It was found later at the William Johnson farm one-half mile north of the county infirmary and reported to the police.
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Lee Crismond
George Street
Wm. Johnson
County Infirmary
Johnson
Chicago Bank Scene Police Nab Guthrie in Hotel Chase
In Chicago, police arrested Jacob F Guthrie alias Harry Brown in a crowded business district chase after alleged burglaries of wealthy south side homesworth over 1500000. He faced a forgery charge as he was to enter a bank and was recaptured after a cross street pursuit. Guthrie, a former high school instructor, claimed heavy debt and a need to gamble away the losses.
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Ry Brown
Guthrie
Central Station
Seay ES
Bingham Delivers Fiery Speech At County GOP Convention
Local Cass Republicans rallied at Ellis hall as James Bingham former state attorney general led a sharp speech praising the party and attacking the progressive movement. He recalled Theodore Roosevelt and argued his loyalty to the Republican cause despite calls to quit. The audience cheered him for thirty minutes before engaging a shift to county local option topics. Continued on Page Three.
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Cass
Ellis’ Hall
James Bingham
Bingham
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
W. Bingham
Ito
Lincoln
Cleveland
Four Prisoners Escape Jail in Lafayette Ind
Four inmates escaped from the Lafayette jail after beating Turnkey James Nash. They overpowered him as he opened the corridor door and fled before others could intervene. Sheriff Fisher and police search the area. suspects include Felin Gay F R Lucas Louis Smith, with trains monitored.
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Associated Press
Lafayette
Ind
Nash
National Guard Reinforcements Enter Pall Creek Strike Zone
Charleston West Virginia August 3 Six more companies of National Guardsmen arrived in Pall Creek making the entire West Virginia National Guard on strike duty.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Pall Creek
West Virginia National Guard
Man Arrested After Washboard Thrown Through Window
Early this morning Milo Dickey was arrested for assault and intoxication after throwing a washboard through a window at the Robert Mc Clurg residence on Knowlton street. John Slusher and John Ties were picked up on intoxication charges at nearby locations.
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East End
Milo Dickey
Dickey
Robert McClurg
Knowlton Street
John Slusher
Fifth and
Market Streets
John Ties
Third
Local Election Ballot From Logansport Area
The ticket lists representatives and officials including Representative C and Bishop, Judge George W Funk, Prosecutor B Richards of Galveston, Sheriff June Barney of Logansport, Treasurer Ira Maudlin of Bethlehem township, Surveyor Carl H Lux of Logansport, Coroner Dr C L Nelson of Logansport, Commissioner 2nd Dist J N Crawford of Logansport, and Commissioner 3rd Dist Harry Jones of Washington Tp.
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George W. Funk
B. ‘B.richards
Galveston
June Barney
Logansport
Ira Maudlin
Bethlehem Township
Carl #H. Lux
C. L. Nelson
J. N. Crawford
iLogansport
Harry Jones
Washington Tp
60 Clerks Strike Paralyzes Lafayette Department Store
Associated Press reports 60 clerks struck a Lafayette department store affecting 22,200 men in the city. The motion of the strike threatens to broaden as workers and managers clash over labor demands.
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Associated Press
Lafayette, Ind
Ing
Republican County Convention Held in Elkins Hall
Enthusiastic Elkins hall meeting produced spirited contests and lively oratory. Attorney B F Low led a strong bid for judge with broad support, and the convention extended hours of debate. James Bingham chaired committees. John B Smith reported business while H O Barker served as clerk.
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Elkis’ ‘Hall
James Bingham
John’ B.’ Smith
Rectary
Barker
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Noah Marker
Dectee
PANY
Stray Horse
TRIPS
Police
Jacob F. Guthrie
Har
Cooper Union
New York
Rosenthal
Jacob H. Schiff
Eugenius H. Outerbridge
Bene 'A. Philbin
Henry Moskowitz
Amen Robinson
Felix Adler
Russell Sage
EB. H.harriman
Woman's Auxiliary Committee
Hughes
Catskill Mountains
Gip
Louie
Jack Rose
Criminal Courts
Grand Jury
Catskills
Fleischmann
Bincham
Turnkey
James Nash
Feling Gay
West Point
Albert Dickson
F. R. Lucas
Louis Smith
Lafayette Department
Wabash
Goe
Barne
West
B. FL Low
Pacific
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