Tafts Boomers Take First Blood In Taft Contests
The Republican national committee ruled Alabama and Arkansas contests in Taft’s favor without roll calls, affecting 24 seats. Florida Georgia and Kentucky contests will be heard next, while protests over Hitchcock Statter and Phelps sitting on the committee were led to formal written submissions.
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Taft
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Frank H. Hitchcock
Arthur F.statter
the Treasury
Charles G. Phelps
Washington
Hitchcock
National Committee
New Mexico
Alaska
North Dakota
Joseph P. Kealing
U. S
District of Indiana
Fairanks
James F. Burke
Pennsylvania
Knox
Aldrich
Alabama
Messrs. Statter
Phelps
Republican National Committee
Messrs. Hitchock
Statter
QO. v.Street
United States
Northern District of
Thompson
Charles F. Scott
Scott
Scott-Davidson
A. M. Steveson
Colorado
Mr. Scott
Ormby McHarg
Washington, D. C
O. C. Street
Eight Die and Dozens Hurt in Railroad Collision at Annapolis
A head on crash between two extra cars on the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis line near Annapolis during naval festivities killed eight people and seriously injured about twenty. Victims include Richard Norton and Zach O Neal among others from Baltimore New York and the road’s management.
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Annapolis
Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Electric Railroad
Naval Academy
Richard Norton
Baltimore
A.H. Schulz
Horse Thief Eludes Cass County Detectives
Cass County Detective association tried to locate a horse and buggy stolen from John Gerrard's barn but found no trace of the horse, rig, or the thief. Members split up to Ft Wayne LaFountain and Wabash, yet no leads emerged this morning.
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Detective Association
John Gerrard
Association
Ft. Wayne
LaFountain
Wabash
Lafayette Couple Married By Justice Reid In 266th Ceremony
Lafayette residents William B. Egnew and Miss Lottie Russ were wed by Justice Reid in Logansport marking his 266th marriage. Six counties were represented in the list as couples flock to this Gretna Green for quick nuptials. The pair said they did not elope but came to the city to marry.
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Logansport
Justice Reid
William B. Egnew
Lottie Russ
Lafayette
Grace BoltWeds George Cook at Christian Parsonage
Grace Bolt daughter of rural mail carrier William Bolt wed George W Cook in a ceremony conducted by the Rev. at the Christian parsonage Thursday evening. The couple begins their life together after vows in a small community ceremony.
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Grace Bolt
William Bolt
George W. Cook
Lincoln Tablet Unveiled Aboard Hamburg America Steamer
On a Hoboken bound Hamburg American steamer President Lincoln a bronze tablet with Gettysburg speech was unveiled by G A R leaders. Speakers included Lt Cmdr Sims Capt Hebbinghaus and Columbia President Murray Butler. Sims praised U S German friendship and the steamer Lincoln as a symbol.
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Hamburg-American Line
Lincoln
Hoboken
Gen
Chas. Burrows
Hebbinghaus
W. S. Sims
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Kate E. Jones
Women’s Relief Corps
Warren Lee Goss
United States
Hamburg- American Line
Grand Army of the Republic
Germany
Atlantic
America
Royalty Start Visit to Reval on Russian Trip
London reports King Edward Queen Alexandria and Princess Victoria begin a voyage to Reval Russia to visit the Russian Emperor. A large suite travels with them including Sir Charles Herdinge Sir Arthur Nicolson Admiral Fisher and Sir John French. The Victoria and Albert sails at dawn with escort vessels to meet Minotaur Achilles at Kiel for arrival Tuesday.
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King Edward
Queen Alexandria
Princess Victoria
Reval
Russia
Editor's Nuptials Amid Family Objections in Indiana
J Roland Dean editor of the Burnettsville News married Miss Elsie Anna Smith of Delphi at the First Presbyterian parsonage after a delay caused by securing a marriage license. The couple endured parental objections and traveled to Delphi to obtain the license before marrying at 5 30 pm and departing for a brief wedding trip to Chicago.
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Indiana
J. Roland Dean
Burnettsville News
Elsie Anna Smith
Delphi
First Presbyterian Church
Burnettsville
Isaac B. Smith
Great Western Canning Company
Dean
Chicago
Man, a colored defendant, dies after self-inflicted wound op
An operation on George Hill at St. Joseph's hospital yesterday revealed a fractured rib caused by a bullet he fired into his body. The casualty occurred during treatment for the murder charge, with Hill’s condition described as critical and unclear prognosis.
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George Hill
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Hill
Court Debate Over Cotterman Case in Jail Bond Hearing
The Cotterman habeas corpus hearing centered on whether R. M. Cotterman should remain jailed or receive bond for the murder of James T. Brown. Key testimony included gun evidence, disputed landlord tenant relations, and conflicting advice from state attorneys. Judge Larry did not indicate when a decision would be issued after closing remarks by both sides.
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Cass County
Larry
Brown
B. B. Richards
Galveston
M. B. Larry
Cotterman
Custer
M. B. Lairy
Mr. Lairy
Lairy
Miller
M. F. Mahoney
Albert G. Jenkines
A. G. Jenkines
B. C. Jenkines
Stuart
Mike Fansler
Tetas
Fire Destroys Barn Near Royal Center
A barn belonging to John Louderback near Royal Center burned yesterday destroying farm tools caf hay and feed. Two horses owned by M W Berkshire and William Berkshire Jr died in the blaze after the owners left for fishing. The fire’s origin is unknown as the roof collapsed on discovery.
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W. Berkshire
William Berkshire, Jr
Royal Center
WAKES TO FIND SLEEPER DEAD
Benny Dicker discovered his sleeping roommate Hugh Faley dead at 12 30 am on Biddles Island. Coroner and police took the body to Killian and McCloskey morgue. Faley aged 84 and Civil War veteran, died likely of heart trouble. no local relatives, pensioner lifestyle noted.
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Benny Dickerson
John Gladden
Biddle’s Island
Hugh Faley
Dickerson
Faley
Miller
Killian, & McCloskey
Gladden
Memorial Day Red Men Parade Plans Form On Sunday
Red Men from Kokomo Peru Walcott and other towns join local lodge for Memorial Day observances. John McCaffrey will give the address and Rev J H Craig offers prayer as bands from visiting lodges participate in a structured parade through Kokomo with multiple lodges marching in order.
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Kokomo
Peru
Wolcott
Logansport
Third Street
Broadway
Peru Lodge
Murdock Hotel
Walcott Lodge
Kokomo Lodge
Frankfort Lodge
Explosion injures crew on Tennessee steamer near San Pedro
Four men killed ten injured on the armored cruiser Tennessee when a boiler tube burst at sea shortly after leaving Santa Barbara. The blast sent iron fragments and scalding steam into the engine room as the ship part of the Pacific fleet neared Los Angeles. Admiral Sebree escaped serious harm by minutes, and survivors aided mates amid smoke and fire drills while the vessel headed to port for treatment and evaluation.
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Santa Barbara
Pacific Fleet
Los Angeles
San Pedro
San Francisco
W. A. Welden
Marine Hospital
Long Beach
Tennessee
Sebrees
California
Washington
West Virginia
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Dayton
S. S. Robinson
Reinhold
Meeke
Alomost
Sebree
Robertson
Howard
West
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Wm. E. Slaughter
J. W. McDonald
George White
Gretna Green
Cook-Bolt
Sims
Associated Pres
Begzar
London
Princess Vic
Toria
Sir Charles Herdinge
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Arthur Nicolson
Brit
St. Petersburg
Miral Fisher
Sir John
Port Victoria
Victoria and Albert
Minotaur
Achilles
Kiel
City
J. Roland Doan
BUR
Nettsville News
Edna Anna Smith
Bride
R. M. Cotterman
James T. Brown
Court
Royal Centre
John Louderback
John McCaffrey
Rev
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