Progressives Faces Resistance in 1916 Congressional Battles
The Madison Herald reports Republican opposition to Progressive candidates in 1916. Rublee faced rejection for a Trade Commission post, with a 38 to 38 tie on reconsideration and a 28 to 5 Republican vote against confirmation. Longworth’s tariff commission amendment aimed to exclude Progressives, signaling party battlefield over party lines.
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Senate
George Rublee
Trade Commission
Wilson
Callinger
Rublee
Mr. Rublee
Clapp
Kenyon
Lafollette
Norris
Poindexter
Longworth
Tariff Commission
Loagworth
Mathi
Col
Rooseveltt
Mr. Hill
Connecticut
Federal Trade Commission
Republic
North Vernon Man Dies After Drinking Poison
Ernest Shaw of North Vernon Ind drank poison at the Traction Terminal Station and died at City Hospital. A pocket letter cited domestic trouble as the cause and Shaw had been separated from his wife. He drew attention from Merl Cortner an interurban motorman before swallowing the poison. Shaw had visited the home of John R Wilson where Mrs Shaw was staying and had been refused entry. Wilson noted Shaw had tried to see his wife who had filed for divorce previously. The note closed with a farewell to the world.
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Ernest Shaw
North Vernon
Ind
Traction
Shaw
Merl Cortner
Muncie
Cortner
John R. Wilson
Richland Ave
Indianapolis News
Thousands of mourners honor Riley as body lies in state and family awaits sister
Thousands line streets as James Whitcomb Riley's body moves from his Greenfield home to the Indiana State House to lie in state. President Wilson sends condolences as funeral plans await sister Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Payne. News notes praise from Lincoln Dixon and a Marine Corps marksman report. Pittsburg healths push for a $46 million subway plan.
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Riley
Capitol
Indianapolis
James Whitcoml Riley
State House
Loelserbie Street
Velock
Greenfield
Mary Elizabeth Payne
New York
Crown Hill Cemetery
Indianapolis Star
Charles B. Trolstein
Lincoln Dixon
Indiana
Congress
James Whitcomb Riley
America
Robert Burns
Western Hemisphere
Burns
United States Marine Corps
Washington
James Brown
James
Annie Barnes
Madison
United States
Santo Domingo
Jiminez
Brown
Marine Corps
Death Claims James Whitcomb Riley in Indianapolis
James Whitcomb Riley died today at 10 50 in Indianapolis. The poet suffered a paralytic stroke in the morning and died at his home with nurse Clementia Prough nearby. Family members Trenry Eitel Edmund dEittel and Elizabeth Eitel were notified.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James Whitcomb Riley
Mr. Riley
Clementia Prough
Trenry Eitel
Edmund dEittel
Elizabeth Eitel
Riley
Timed Bomb Strikes San Francisco Parade Crowd
A timed bomb hidden in a suitcase exploded near Steuart and Market streets during a parade killing at least four and injuring forty four. Frank Josephson, labeled an alleged anarchist, was arrested amid chaotic scenes as victims lay among wreckage and blood.
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Frank Josephson
San Francisco
Charles Mc Fickert
Steuart
Market Streets
First California Infantry
Josephson
Duel Over Lost Love Ends in Fatal Stiletto Fight
In Hammond Indiana two aging laborers James Alfonzo and Gasta Gentele fought with stilettos in a box car on the Chicago Indiana and Southern railroad. Both wounded seriously with potential death. A decades long love triangle in Sardinia set the feud in motion after the Italian girl died.
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Hammond
Ind
James Alfonzo
Gastava Gentele
Stilletos
Chicago, Indiana & Southern Railroad
Sardinia
Pine Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Ad
Mothers, Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey relieves children's cold symptoms. The formula loosens throat mucus and soothes lungs, with pleasant honey and pine qualities. Ideal for families with growing children. 60 cents per bottle.
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Bell
Pioa
Louisville Couple to Wed at Home Ceremony
Mary Elizabeth Darbro of Louisville and Rev Thomas Jefferson Barksdale of Calvary Baptist church plan a home wedding on Tuesday August 1. After August 12 they will reside at 200 South Eighteenth Street Louisville.
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Carrollton
Mary Elizabeth Darbro
Thomas Jefferson Barksdale
Calvary Phiptist Church
Louisville
Luisville
Mrs Margaret Byrne Dies In North Vernon At 70
Mrs Margaret Byrne aged 70 and a long time resident of North Vernon Ind died at her home after fifty two years in the city. Survived by two daughters Miss Catherine Byrne and Miss Mary Byrne.
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North Vernon
Ind
Margaret Byrne
Catherine
Mary Byrne
Severe Storm Destroys Barns in Switzerville Area
During a severe electrical storm in Switz land Co. barns belonging to George Marker Sam Kittle Newland Brown Will Shaw tarry Conner and Oscar Brindley were struck by lightning and destroyed. Four horses four hogs two cows 50 tons of hay and 800 bushels of wheat burned.
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Vevay
Ind
Switzerland Co
George Marker
Sam Kittle
Newland Brown
Will Shaw
Tarry Conner
Oscar Brindley
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Promotes Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney ills with a testimonial from Mrs. Win Schmidt of Madison describing relief from back and dizziness. It states 50 cents at all dealers and directs readers to Donn's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Also notes New Orleans demands heavy indemnity bond from jitney drivers.
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Dean
Madison
Win
Schmidt
Lafayette St
Harper's Drug Store
New Orleans
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Carrollton, Ky
IRL
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Tina
Steve Saye
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