Keesling Likely Next Postmaster in Local Race
A R Keesling is reported as the likely appointee for the Logansport postmaster job if Mayor McKee or Col George B Lockwood win the congressional nomination. B F Keesling reportedly declined to have the post go to his son, and a conditional tender to A R Keesling is noted. Republicans meet Tuesday to choose delegates for the Marion convention amid a heated district contest.
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M’kee
Col. Geo. B. Lockwood
Congress
Marion
Wabash
Cass County
Logansjort
McKee
George B. Lockwood
A. R. Keesling
Major Steele
Colonel Lockwood
Keesling
B. F. Keesling
Logansport
Lockwood
Bryan Will Be Present Arrives With Lincoln Party Last Night
Democratic leaders and delegates to the Nebraska state convention arrive in Omaha from Lincoln. The Bryan crowd dominates the gathering as he recovers from a grip and plans a convention aligned with his national platform. National Bryan volunteers open headquarters and expect strong support at tomorrow’s session. The convention starts after 2 oclock tomorrow afternoon with Bryan directing the platform and officers.
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Bryan
Plumbers Elect Officers and Plan State Convention
John W. Holland named as director of plumbers among officers elected at the Indiana State Association of Plumbers concluding session in Indianapolis. A push for state wide plumbing inspections follows a recommendation by the legislative committee. Officers include A. J. Weinhardt president and W. W. Wilcox and H. H. Highlands chosen as national convention delegates.
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State Association
Indianapolis
Associated Press
Ind
Kokomo
Indiana State Association of Plumbers
Legislative Committee
General Assembly
A. J. Weinhardt
Terre Haute
Edward Kanney
Laporte
William P. Meerhoff
Richmond
A. E. Werkhoff
Lafayette
W.W. Wilcox
Muncie
John O’ Rourke
Ft. Wayne
Newman
Louisville Division Telegraph Stations Shut In Eight Hour Shift
The Associated Press reports in Indianapolis that the Louisville division of the Pennsylvania lines closed the remaining 20 telegraph stations between Louisville and Indianapolis as eight hour shifts begin. Operators filled the offices today and the eight hour work period had not yet been fully implemented.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Louisville
Pennsylvania
Congressmen Get Off From the Discussion
Washington D C March 4 The postoffice appropriation bill was under consideration in the house today but general debate covered a wide range. Mr Sims Tennessee spoke in favor of the Burleson bill to abolish dealings in cotton futures. Chaney Indiana and Lindberg Minnesota discussed the finance question and others spoke briefly. General debate will conclude tomorrow at 3 o clock before amendment reading. The house adjourned at 4 22.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Postoffice
House
Sims
Tennessee
Burleson
Messrs. Chaney
Indiana
Lindberg
Minnesota
Senator Redfield Proctor Dies at 77 in Champlain Apartments
United States Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont died at the Champlain apartments in Washington after a weeklong illness from grip that worsened into pleurisy and pneumonia. His son Governor Fletcher Proctor and others were at his bedside. Proctor was 77, Civil War veteran, former secretary of war, and long serving senator since 1891. He was born in Proctorsville in 1831 and had held state and national offices. The Senate adjourned in his memory. The body was to be taken to Proctorsville, Vermont.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
the Champlain
Fletcher Proctor
Senator Proctor
Champlain
Proctor
Proctorsville
Senate
Dillingham
United States Senate
William (Baldy) Smith
Harrison
George F. Edmunds
Mayor McKee testifies amid impeachment trial proceedings
Mayor George B. McKee takes the stand in his own defense, recounting his war record and alleging conspiracy while denying intoxication. He receives latitude from both sides as cross examination probes his illness, pension claims, and use of medicine on January 13 to 16.
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George B. McKee
Long
Funk
Mr. McKee
King Edward Visits Campbell Bannerman During Illness
King Edward paid a lengthy visit to Prime Minister Campbell Bannerman this afternoon at Downing Street while the premier recovers from influenza. The king will leave London tomorrow for a month on the continent.
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Edward
Campbell-Bannerman
Associated Press
London
Mar
Loganport Tribune Claims Largest Net Paid Circulation
The Logansport Tribune asserts it has a larger net paid circulation than any other daily paper in Logansport, whether morning or evening editions, supported by confirmed circulation data.
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Logansport
Tribune
Funeral Draws 15000 to Jas Oliver Home
The remains of James Oliver were viewed by about 15 000 people in South Bend with many former employees among the mourners. The service is set for 2 PM Thursday after a day of business closures and halted streetcar service.
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Associated Press
South Bend
Ind
James * Oliver
Oliver
Taft and Fairbanks booms stir Republican delegates
A Washington dispatch reports Republican shifts in early nominee momentum. Taft supporters claim gains in Missouri and New Hampshire while Fairbanks gains traction in Kentucky and the South. Senator Bradley’s endorsement signals southern support. Missouri districts may send uninstructed delegates to Chicago.
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Washington
New York Herald
Taft
Cannon
South Carolina
Fairbanks’ Stock
Kentucky
South
W. O. Bradley
Missouri
Winthrop Murray Crane
Massachusetts
New England
New Hampshire
Fairbanks
Bradley
Senate
Warner
Chicago
Tenth
Charles Niedringhaus
Japan Seeks to Clarify Not Threatening China Over Seized Steamer
Tokyo officials told the Associated Press that Japan issued no ultimatum and made no threats to China in connection with the illegal seizure of the steamer Tatsu. The foreign office statement denies any coercive demands against China.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Foreign Office Today
Japan
China
Tatsu
Tragic North Collinwood School Fire Kills 165 Children
A blaze at the North Collinwood public school in Cleveland results in about 165 children dead with many more injured. Doors opened inward and a locked rear entrance hamper escape while teachers action saved some, and the fire spreads rapidly through a brick two story building with only one fire escape.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
North Collinwood
Collinwood
Fritz Herter
Lake ‘Shore
Herter
Helen
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