Democratic clubs urged nationwide for Bryan campaign
The Democratic National Committee calls for organization of democratic clubs in every voting precinct to bolster William Jennings Bryan's campaign. Chairman Mack and John W. Tomlinson sign the appeal urging county and precinct committees to form clubs by September 15 and report all units to national headquarters in Chicago.
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United States
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Mack
John W. Tomlinson
Committee On Club Organizations
Republican Party
Call For
Democraticate Committee
National Democratic
Chicago
Bryan Poised for Nationwide Democratic Tour Despite Weather
Lincoln Neb Aug 14 The prophecy Bryan will carry New York and national committee speakers abroad boost his mood as weather limits visitors to Fairview. He awaits replies on tour dates and places, with Ohio content prioritized for the Taft native state and pivotal centers to gain support. Mack leads the party efforts.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Connor
New York
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Fairview
Bryan
Indianapolis
Ohio
Taft
Mack
Bow Ozh Tempittse
Mrs Tyner Injured in Fall Reaches City for Recovery
Mrs S R Tyner mother of Mrs C O Fenter of this city was brought here yesterday evening from Winamac to recover from injuries suffered in a fall. She fell in this city several weeks ago and, though not clearly hurt at first, later showed serious injuries after returning home to Winamac.
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C. O. Fenter
Winamac
Deaths and Funerals: Pelton Tremp Zeider Obituaries
Pelton Margaret Pelton a Wichita businesswoman and former stenographer for Frederick Landis died at her East Market home after a long illness. She leaves three sisters and is to be buried at Mount Hope after a Sunday funeral. Tremp Tremp Panhandle conductor died at 47 from Brights disease, with funeral plans pending. Afella Zeider of Harrison township died Thursday night aged 79. funeral Sunday at the local church.
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Bigler
Mount Hope
Tremp
Frank Tremp
Bringhurst Street
Bright
Zeider
Afella Zeider
Harrison Township
Former Pupils Meet at Galveston Reunion
About 100 former pupils of Prof. George E. Davis are to attend the annual reunion on September 1 in Galveston. If weather cooperates the grove will host the exercises. otherwise Berrington's hall will be used. The program includes songs, minutes, roll call, officer election, talks on the association, addresses by Geo. B. Davis and Robert C. Hillis, and performances by Mrs. D. A. Zehring and "The Big Four."
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Galveston
George E. Davis
Berrington
Heavenly Father
Walter Laird
Danville Normal College
Association
Olier M. Harness
D. A. Zehring
Geo. B. Davis
C. G. Thomas
Horse Thief Detained After Long Escape in Indiana
George Moore, wanted for stealing a horse at Peru, eluded Wabash and Miami county officers for three days. He was arrested in North Manchester for intoxication, pleaded guilty, paid a fine, and was released. Authorities say he is still at large.
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Wabash, Ind
Wabash
Miami
George Moore
Peru
Manchester
Freeman
Mysterious double tragedy near Loudenville ends in suicides
In Loudenville Ohio on a August afternoon 1914 M B Stein a 23 year old Des Moines Iowa man killed his mother in law's sister Miss Hester Porter aged 50 and then fatally shot himself at Porter's home authorities report no clear motive found and the case remains unresolved with police investigating the scene and confirming deaths of both individuals.
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Associated Press
Loudenville
M. B. ‘Stein
Des ‘Moines
Iowa
Hester Porter
Miss Helen Shirley Visiting Galveston Guest of Hazel Jacobson
Miss Helen Shirley of Galveston is a guest of Miss Hazel Jacobson, enjoying hospitality and social visits during a stay in the city.
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Helen Shirley
Galveston
Hazel Jacobson
Misses Albert Visit Sister in South Bend and Winona
Misses Catherine and Pansy Albert left yesterday to visit their sister Mrs. Thomas in South Bend. John Bolton, George Shirley, and Boyd Buchanan leave today for a two week stay at Winona Lake.
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Catherine
Pansy Albert
Mrs. Thomas
South Bend
John ‘Bolton
George Shirley
Boyd ‘Buchanan
Winona
Lake
Boston Boot and Shoe Trade Compared With Last Year
R G Dun weekly trade review notes irregular sentiment with gains in steel and exports. Pig iron, steel rails, and ore shipments rise while textile and wool markets show mixed activity. Boots and shoes from Boston match 1907 levels, but local demand remains weak and western orders drive mail sales amid uncertain prices. A riot and fatal injury of a 14 year old boy conclude the excerpt.
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Australia
Boston
New England
West
Riots Turn Violent as White Family Shot. Governor Sends Troops
Rioters rough handled and beat black residents while a white man and his son were shot and injured allegedly by Negroes. Governor Deneen orders more troops as Springfield militia struggle to control the unrest. A crowd gathers around a car carrying prisoners near Loper's restaurant after a shooting.
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Deneen
Springfield
Harry T. Loper
Winds National Guard
Loper
Fifth Infantry
Mob at Bloomington Too Rushed to Peoria
In Bloomington Illinois on August 14 a mob threatened two Springfield bound African Americans Richardson and James were moved to a train and transported to Peoria to avoid possible capture by rioters.
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Bloomington
Peoria
Ill
Richardson
James
Springfield
Nine Companies Called to Springfield in Turbulent Day
Governor Deneen requested troops from multiple units including Company G and L Fifth Infantry Peoria and Company F Fifth Infantry Decatur to arrive this morning. Additional commands prepared to deploy from Champaign Arcola Taylorville and Danville as a mob looted Jewish pawn brokers' shops late at night.
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Springfield
Ill
Deneen
Werner
Peoria
Pekin
Decatur
Monon
Fourth Infantry
Champaign
Arcola
Fifth Infantry
Taylorville
Danville
Y M C A Building Rush Under Way in South Bend
A force of 100 men labors on the new $150,000 Y M C A building in South Bend Indiana to be dedicated in October with the state convention. John M Studebaker, donor of the building honoring the Studebaker brothers, is expected to speak before the convention.
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Associated Press
South Bend
Ind
John M. Studebaker
Studebaker Brothers
How to Clean Sewing Machines
Cleaning tips describe treating a sewing machine with gasoline to flush joints and bearings after removing the needle and shuttle. Wheels are turned to aid penetration, then oil and dirt are wiped away. After oil removal, parts are oiled and run briefly before reinserting the needle and shuttle.
How to Believe Headaches
Headache is a common complaint for women and a wide range of cures exist. Witch hazel applied via a saturated cloth to the painful area provides relief and can work quickly. When headaches arise from excessive head blood flow this remedy often yields relief in minutes and usually cures within an hour.
Death of N B Bonnewitz Relative of Vandalia Official
N B Bonnewitz a brother in law of Vandalia Chief Train Dispatcher T E Smith died in Omaha Nebraska of consumption at age 50. He was a former Lafayette native, married a sister of T E Smith, and left a widow and two children. Funeral and interment are set for Friday in Omaha. Henry Smith of Rossville and George Smith of Frankfort are also his brothers in law.
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N. B. Bonnewitz
T. E. Smith
Omaha
Lafayette
Bonnewitz
Henry Smith
Ross Ville
George Smith
Frankfort
Indiana Death Ages Rise From 39 to 43 in 1907
Dr. J. N. Hurry, secretary of the state board of health, reports Indiana had an average death age of 42.83 in 1907, up from 39. A plan to study ten year periods aims to draw meaningful conclusions once a decade of data is compiled.
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J. N. Hurry
State Board of Health
Indiana
How to Prolong Life of Rubbers
A Delineator contributor explains rubbers often break at the heel after short wear. She cut out the heels along the upslope of the arch to form sandals, providing protection except in slush.
S Schmitts Return From Bass Lake Outing
S Schmitt and his wife have returned from a ten day outing at Bass Lake.
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S. Schmitt
Indiana Life Expectancy Seen Rising Says Dr Hurty
Dr Hurty cautions that two years of data cannot establish a definite trend in Indiana life expectancy. He notes the figures may suggest lengthening life but stresses the need for longer observation to draw firm conclusions.
Colt With Two Hearts
Anderson Indiana August 14 David Moore a farmer near the city reported a four month old colt died after appearing healthy. Post mortem revealed two hearts one normally placed but abnormally large and an extra heart behind the liver. The inactive heart began beating recently causing pressure that burst a blood vessel.
Veterinarian Dies After Horse Bite on Nose
Max Zieggler of Long Island, a veterinary surgeon, died after a horse bit him on the nose while administering medicine. He contracted subsequent illness and passed away weeks later.
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New York
Max Zieggler
Long Island
Zieggler
False alarm triggers fire crew call after street box test
Firemen rushed to a false alarm yesterday at the corner of Wilkinson Street and Wheatland Avenue after a box was left open during line testing following a storm. No fire was found and crews stood down.
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Wheatland
Mrs Glayton Gline Guest at a Surprise Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs John Williams were surprised yesterday by their children to celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary at Glen Miller park. An elaborate noon dinner was served and gifts were received from about twenty relatives including Mrs Hamilton Mrs Lina Moore and Mrs Slayton Kline among others.
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Glen Miller Park
Williams
Hamilton
Williamsburg
Howard Williams
Lina’ Moore
Bennington
Charles. Williams
Frances McMinn
Centerville
Will Williams
Slayton Kline
Logansport
Elmer Landis
Indiana
Richmond
Tax Cases Concluded Over Property Tax Residency
The sequestered tax hearings against Mrs. Pryor and F. M. Hockenheimer before County Assessor Warrick concluded afternoon. The central issue was tax residency whether the property stays here or in New York and if taxes apply to mortgages and negotiable paper in New York. W. T. Wilson argued the property should be taxed in New York since they are nonresidents. Mr. McCaslin presented the county stance on taxation.
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McCaslin
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S. R. Tyner
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Tribune
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Thos. Meyer
Market Street
Rushing Y. M.C. A. Work
Colt With Two
Hearts
Mal
Mrs. Glayton
John Williams
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