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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1916

Page

5

Curtis Marshall Picked as Democratic Presidential Elector

Jefferson county delegates at the Indiana State Democratic Convention in Indianapolis select Curtis Marshall as the Fourth District Presidential elector. The article lauds Marshall’s abilities and loyalty to the party while detailing keynote remarks by Governor Ralston and Senator Taggart’s nomination and speech.

Jefferson County Indianapolis Curtis Marshall Marshall Sterling Democrat Madison Ralston Kern Adair Taggart Lincoln Dixon Indiana Tageart Thoms Taggart Benjamin F. Shively Woodrow Wilson Samuel M. Ralston Remai Thomas R. Marshall Democratic Party

Horse Causes Destruction in Decatur Candy Store

A crazed horse forced its way into a Decatur Indiana candy and fruit shop, toppled display cases and furniture, and caused several hundred dollars in damage. After shots fired by a resident and a two hour effort, the animal was shot to end its suffering due to brain disease. the owner remained at large.

Decatur Ind James Sprague

Cupid Drives Out Albemarle Club Members

Lafayette Indiana April 27 the Albemarle Club a bachelor organization has disbanded due to marriages cutting membership from 10 to thirty founded in 1897 with a rule that married members resign.

Lafayette Ind Cupid Albemarle Club

Seven Hanover students enter college oratorical contest

Seven students at Hanover College signified their intention to enter the primary oratorical contest held during commencement week to determine Hanover’s representative at next year’s state oratorical contest.

Hanover College Hanover Ind

Scandal Fastest Traveler Claims From Wisconsin

Madison, Wis. Professor Benjamin Snow of the University of Wisconsin physics department asserts Scandal travels 1,000 yards per second based on university observations. Flattery runs 400 to 600 yards per second, Truth about 2.5 yards per second. Calculations use alarm clock sound speed, deemed zero.

Madison, Wix Benjamin Snow University of Wisconsin Snow Flattery Truth

Indian elm at Fort Meigs to be sorted

Maumee Ohio prepares to sort the famed Indian elm opposite Fort Meigs. Toledo experts are nursing the venerable tree ravaged by time and the elements. Local lore says bullets were fired from its branches during the Fort Meigs siege of 1812 18.

Maumee, O Toledo Fort Meigs

Twins Seek to Divorce Twins in Ohio Court

Arnold Metntzer and Harold Metntzer, twin brothers, seek divorce from twin wives Elda and Elva Conklin in Fulton common pleas court. Both petitions allege desertion on the same date March 4 1913. Advertisement for Deans Ointment promotes relief for itching skin conditions.

Wauscon Arnold Harold Metntzer Elda Elva Conklin Fulton Common Pleas Court Metntzer Brothers

Ralston Delivers Democratic Convention Keynote Address

Governor Ralston, as temporary chairman, presents a pro-Democratic platform praising Indiana reforms and national policy. He defends the party's record, touts tax and law measures, praises Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall, and urges continued support to uphold the era’s prosperity and the nation’s flag.

Ing People's State Woodrow Wilson Thomas R. Marshall Ime Democratic Party United States Senate Elihu Root Missouri Theodore Roosevelt Congress United States Army Wilson

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