Marshall Opens Indiana Democratic Campaign in Richmond
At a Jeffersonian banquet in Richmond Indiana on June 2 Thomas R Marshall Democratic nominee for governor spoke to a large Democratic gathering. He outlined the campaign strategy for 1908 and urged unity while other candidates including Hall Cox Felt and Isenbarger attended. Robert J Aley was absent. Special guests included State Chairman Stokes Jackson and delegates to the Denver national convention.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Richmond
Penny Club
Wayne County
Stokes” Jackson
Greenfield
Denver
Mrs. Marshall
Frank J. Hall
Rushville
J. F. Cox
Columbus
Burt New
North Vernon
Supreme Court
E. W. Felt
M. B. Larry
Logansport
John Isenbarger
North Manchester
Erening
Robt. J. Aley
Bloomington
Marshall
Indiana
Racial Question Debated by United Presbyterian Assembly
The United Presbyterian church assembly at Pittsburg debated race as it considered the freedmen missions report. A resolution to place northern colored churches under presbytery care and board home mission control was adopted, with leaders noting the plan treats churches as units.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
General Assembly
The
United Presbyterian Church
Board of Freedmen’s Missions
J. W. ‘Witherspoon
D. S. Littell
Church of Jesus Christ
God’s House
United Presbyterian Church In the
Carson
North
Rauch Returns from Washington to Logansport Visit
Congressman Rauch returns from his first Congress session with secretary Carl Houston. He plans a district tour and will be in Logansport within days to inspect fences and meet constituents.
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Rauch
Washington
Congress
Carl Houston
Logansport
Small blaze at rear frame house near Stone Jug saloon
Yesterday a minor fire occurred at a frame house behind the Stone Jug saloon. The blaze caused a small roof hole but little other damage, with the fire department responding to the incident.
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Stone Jug
Postpone Trook trial till Monday in Indiana case
The State of Indiana vs Oren Trook in Peru was postponed Monday afternoon until next Monday morning. The case stems from the Mark Tully bank affair near Converse. Trook faces charges including perjury and embezzlement. Judge Cox, named special judge, is delayed by health but will hear the case Monday with many Converse residents expected to attend.
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Indiana
Oren Trook
Peru
Mark Tully
Converse
Trook
Tully
Cox
YMCA Lot Fund Drive Gains Pace and Site Talks
Sub-committees aim to sell twenty five tickets each for the Y M C A lot fund, with Captain Geo Graham and Attorney H Stuart reporting early sales. The drive seeks 10000 dollars and lists several site options including Sixth Market Erie and the Baldwin property, with Pendleton favoring a central well located lot for the new building.
Marion-Logansport traction firm secures regional franchise
The company gains a franchise covering towns and counties between here and Marion. Promoters say financing is nearly complete and construction will start within a short time.
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Marion - Logansport Traction Company
Marion-Logansport Traction Company
Here
Marion
Bridge City Lodges Plan New Club Rooms in Shared Building
Follows suit with Apollo Lodge as two lower floors of the building now occupied are to be purchased from John E Barnes. The sale will be completed within a few days and plans will convert the second floor into club rooms, giving the lodges a premier home in the state.
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Bridge City Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Apollo Lodge
John E. Barnes
Prisoner Webb unmoved as jury nears verdict in murder case
In the Webb murder trial for Sheriff Ogiesby death, jurors showed no agreement after a long day of deliberation. The panel reportedly split among acquittal, first degree murder, and other charges with uncertainty lingering as the judge would be summoned if a verdict emerged after hours. Webb, calm throughout, thanked his counsel and joined Sheriff Beckley to await the outcome.
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W. T. Shafer
Steis
South Bend
Sheriff Beckley
Formal Opening At Country Club With Golf Event
Yesterday the Country Club held its formal opening followed by a six o clock dinner and dancing after a con test at golf. Entrants included Miss Kate Hall Peru Ind Mrs George Lynas and several others with partners listed as Victor Wiler C O Wise Jos Taylor Robi Wier John Latry Frank Worthington Armour Heffrey George Kistjer Victor Wise Hal Smith and M F Fansler.
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Kate Hall
Peru
Ind
George Lynas
M. B. Latry
Stewart Frazee
Virgina Craig
Grace Jenks
Clara Wiler
Florence Shultz
H. Smith
C. O. Wise
Mary Foreman
Victor Wiler
Jos, Taylor
Robi. Wier
John Latry
Frank Worthington
Armour .Heffrey
George Kistjer
Victor Wise
Hal Smith
M. F. Fansler
Returns from Lafayette Leaning Northside Blacksmith Worker
Charles Chatman of the Northside has returned from Lafayette where he worked in blacksmith shops for the Ft. Wayne and Wabash Valley lines. He decided to return to this city.
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Charles Chatman
Northside
Lafayette
Ft. Wayne
Elks Agree to Support Hall Fix Up Plan
The Elks lodge will contribute monthly funds toward refurbishing a hall for the Wiks band. The location is undecided with manager Charles Smith examining several possible sites.
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Elks’ Lodge
Wiks
Charles Smith
Special Trains Carry New York Delegates to GOP Convention
Three special trains will depart New York on June 12 to haul delegates and supporters to the national Republican convention in Chicago on June 16. One train will carry Governor Hughes supporters, another will bring William Barnes Jr. and Albany Unconditional Republican members, and a third will carry friends of Congressman James Shenaman from Utica.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Hughes
Wm. Barnes, Jr
Albany
Republican Club
Utine
Jamess. Shenman
Balloonists fall short of long distance record in storm
Chicago balloon owned by Charlies A. Coey and captained by C L Bumbaugh and Charles Leichliter landed south of Clear Lake Iowa after eight hundred mile flight from Quincy Illinois. They set a world speed record of 75 mph but failed to beat the Lahm cup for long distance. Captain Bumbaugh planned another attempt once weather cooperates.
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Associated Press
Watertown
Chicago
Charlies A. Coey
C. L. Bumbaugh
Charles Leichliter
Quincy
Ill
Clear Lake
S. C
Bumbaugh
Aeronauts
Kirkville
Kirksville
Leichliter
Bryan Endorsed at Arkansas Democratic State Convention
The Democratic state convention in Little Rock selected delegates to the national convention and adopted a resolution binding them to support William Jennings Bryan. Tomorrow the primaries for state officers will be ratified a platform adopted and a national committeeman chosen.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
W. J. Bryan
Bryan endures strenuous day on Nebraska tour in delays
W J Bryan spoke at Fraternal hall in Kimball after a long day that included apologizing to listeners for arriving five hours late due to a car breakdown. He started from Alliance at 3 this morning and delivered the first address at Bridgetport from a hotel porch.
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Kimball
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Alliance
Bridegport
Mrs. Platt On The Stand In Suit For Bills
In New York a suit against United Senator Thomas C. Platt seeks 2471 dollars claimed to cover debts incurred by Mrs. Lillian Janeway Platt before separation. Witnesses testified detailing payments and a 75000 dollar settlement, with 25000 paid upfront and 10000 yearly for five years. Justice Ford ordered a sealed verdict to be returned tomorrow.
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Associated Press
New York
Supreme Court Today
United
Thomas C. Platt
Lillian Janeway Platt
Senator Platt
Ford
Mrs Leeds Must Pay Full Customs Duty on Necklace
New York June 2 Custom duties of 60 percent must be paid on the 340000 pearl necklace imported from France by Mrs William B Leeds, under a decision by Judge Lacombe in the United States court. The ruling affirmed the port collector and reversed the board of general appraisers, after government appeal.
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Associated Press
New York
France
William B. Leeds
Lacombe
United States
Board of General Appraisers
General Board
Ten Colts Have a Chance In Open Derby At Epsom
London June 2 The Derby at Epsom tomorrow is described as the most open in thirty years with at least ten horses in with equal chances. Perrier King Edward's colt is among the notable entrants, drawing crowds and adding historic weight to the 1908 race.
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Associated Press
London
Epsom
King Edward
Perrier
One Man Out For Vice Presidency
Washington June 2 After considering a push from western friends John Hays Hammond has decided to seek the Republican nomination for vice president He is urged as a Californian by birth with deep knowledge of western problems and is now a resident of Gloucester Massachusetts Hammond formerly connected with the Guggenheim Mining Co but not with the smelting trust
Steel price drop in 1904 sparks cautious market outlook
Cleveland dealers react to a four dollar per ton cut in steel bar prices the lowest since 1904. The Iron Trades Review notes uncertain total impact while suggesting further cuts in bar iron billets and plates may follow. Jobbers with stock avoid bankruptcy and ease losses, pig iron prices dip but may rise as ore firms resist further reductions.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
The
Iron Trades Review
Allison Optimistic on Senate Victory in Iowa Primary
Dubuque June 2 The Allison campaign issued a late-night statement from headquarters saying state returns are meager but suggest Senator Allison will win with a 16,000 vote majority, a figure they call very conservative.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Iowa
Allison
United States
Shreckard Injured by Ammonia Bottle Explosion
James T. Shreckard left fielder for the Chicago team was seriously injured when a bottle of ammonia exploded before his face. He may lose sight in his left eye. He had not played recently due to an ankle injury and was attempting to treat his ankle when the incident occurred.
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Associated Press
Chicago
James T. Shreckard
Sheckard
Miss Pearl G Plank and Clifford Sprinkle wed near Lincoln
Miss Pearl G. Plank and Clifford Sprinkle, both of near Lincoln, were married at noon today at the bride’s home. Rev. Shafoose performed the ceremony.
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Pearl G. Plank
Clifford Sprinkle
Lincoln
Rev. Shafoose
Indiana Elks Session Nears Grand Parade Record
Indianapolis June 2 Elks from 53 Indiana towns gather for the first session of the state reunion amid high enthusiasm and expected success. Warren G Sayre of Wabash is seen as a likely president with officer elections tomorrow. A parade from Meridian and New York streets promises to be the largest in association history with prizes for best turnout and uniforms worth 50 each.
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Frank H. Hering
South Bend
Hering
Association
Indianapolis
Bookwalter
William A. Hiott
Warren G. Sayre
Bayard Gray
Frankfort
Sayre
Anderson and Muncie
Meridian
New York
Former Auditor Powell Locked in Recorder's Office by Mistake
S G Powell former county auditor and state senator was locked in the recorder's office Saturday night by mistake and spent part of the night and Sunday there. He climbed out with the help of a bystander and a ladder after deputy recorder Harry Burkit had closed the office.
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S. G. Powell
Recorder
Harry Burkit
Powell
Burkit
Viewers Appointed to Inspect Burlington Pike Narrowing
The county commissioners named viewers at yesterday's meeting to study reducing the 100 foot Burlington pike south of town to 40 feet in width, following a petition.
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Burlington Pike
Repaint Work Concludes at Sipe Theatre Kokomo
O. O. Randall finishes painting the scenery at the Sipe theatre Kokomo and will begin repainting the scenery at the Dowling next week.
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O. O. Randall
Sipe
Kokomo
Dowling
Mrs Walter Uhl to Entertain Whist Club
Mrs Walter Uhl will entertain her whist club this afternoon for an informal gathering and card game at her home.
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Rauch IS Home
Y. M
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Geo. Graham
H. Stuart
Erie Avenue
A. B. Keesport
Sterns
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Pendleton
Baldwin
Webb
Lairy
Frank Webb
Ogiesby
Larry
M. F. Mahoney
Country Club
L. Bumbaugh
Bryan
Mrs. Platt
Mrs. Leeds
England
John Hays Hammons
John Hays Hammond
Lems
Gloucester, Mass
Hammond
Heim Mining Co
Smelting Trust
Grand Es
Elks
Tomor
Evansville and
Elwood
Ous
Wabash
Harry Murburger
County Recorder
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