Indiana Politician Praise Sparks in Madison Letters
A Madison Herald weekly column defends Thomas Taggart and his political machine, lauding its role in Indiana politics alongside Marshall Kern and other Democrats. It questions critics and notes a centenarian from Wabash who reportedly smoked and drank coffee daily, suggesting longevity myths and health claims are often unproven.
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Thomas Taggart
Newther
Democrat
Indianapolis News
Taggart
Fom Uaggart
Indiana
Hendricks
Voorhees
Mclonald
Tom Taggart
Machine
Thomas R. Marshall
Modern Hercules Dead In North Vernon Indiana
George Volga a four year old who died this week in North Vernon is remembered as a remarkably strong child. He once stood beside a plowing horse and finished a field, and on another occasion he alone moved a wagon stuck in a rut by lifting with his back while four horses hauled free the wagon.
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North Vernon
Ind
George Volga
Vogla
Tornado devastates towns near Omaha killing seventeen
A morning tornado tore through Seward Tamora and McCool Junction causing seventeen deaths and about forty injuries. Property damage exceeds a quarter of a million dollars as residents awaited wire reports and the death toll was expected to rise. A Seward ball game drew several hundred fans who were unaware of the disaster until returning to town.
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Omaha
Seward
Tamara
McCool Junction
Postmasters Nominated by Indiana Democrats
Washington May 16 The following postmasters were nominated in Indiana today Ogene Cras sens Bloomington Ino Roblger Flora Tra Whittaker Morgantown Jas Driver Arcadia Atwell Stri mer Brookville Jas Perry La port Adolph Martin Newburgh Garland Williamson Ridgeville William Fox South Whitley
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Washington
Indiana
Ogene Crassens
Bloomington
Ino
Roblger
Flora
Tra Whittaker
Morgantown
Jas. Driver
Arcadia
Atwell Strimer
Brookville
Jas. Perry
Laport
Adolph Martin
Newburgh
Garland Williamson
Ridgeville
William Fox
South Whitley
Evansville Mayo nominates Bosse for mayor in tight tally
Benjamin Bosse is nominated as a mayoral candidate by four votes on complete returns. An official canvass may alter results or trigger a recount. The Democratic party polled about twice the votes of the Republicans who backed Chas Heiman.
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Evansville
Mayo
Benjamin Bosse
Democrata
Republicans
Chas. Heiman
Eugene Vatet Elected Grand Warden in Indiana Knights Templar
Eugene Vatet of Muncie was elected grand warden of the Knights Templar of Indiana. This marks the entry to the advancement toward Right Eminent Grand Commander. The next conclave will be held in Indianapolis.
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Crawfordsville
Eugene Vatet
Muncie
Knights Templar of
Indiana
Indianapolig
Fifth fire at Didelot home in five days shocks Indiana town
Five fires damaged John Didelot’s home in New Albany within six days with a large blaze yesterday afternoon discovered in wood piles. Didelot’s wife and four children were inside. he was away. Neighbors saved few belongings. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars with 1090 dollars insured. Also notes a child’s fall in Manilla, Indiana, with no injuries.
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New A
Albany
Ind
John Widelot
Didelot
Fidelot
Dairy Growth and Value of Milk in Indiana Profits
Purdue expert J R Garver argues milk delivers greater protein at lower cost than beef, with 1.5 quarts equaling 1 lb of loin steak. He urges wider dairy farming in Indiana, citing favorable climate, soils, shipping, and rising demand amid past milk shortages. Milk supports children and invalids and underpins future farming profitability.
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Indiana
J. R. Garver
Purdue University
Inediana
Three Female Hypocrites of Blue Ridge Sermon
In Shelbyville Indiana on May 15 the Blue Ridge community awaits a Sunday night sermon by Rev E L Lewis of the M E church. He plans to address "The Three Female Hypocrites of Blue Ridge" and residents speculate on the identities and how they will be revealed.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Blue Ridge
Shelby County
Lewis
M. E. Church
Downey Takes Oath as Treasury Controller
Washington May 15 George E Downey of Aurora Indiana took the oath as controller of the treasury succeeding K J Tracewell of Gordon Indiana who had held the office since 1897 appointed by President McKinley Downeys appointment places him in a powerful federal position.
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Washington
George E. Downey
Aurora
Ind
the Treasury
K. J. Tracewell
Gordon, Ind
McKinley
Libel Suit Filed Over National Iraue Article
Indianapolis May 16 Willam k Johnson field worker for the National Anti Saloon League sues Ulysses J Robinson editor of the National Iraue of St Louis for fifty thousand dollars damages alleging defamatory statements published in the Fasue The suit connects alleged Taft administration pressure to enforce minor laws in Oklahoma and New Mexico with the libel claim and cites nine thousand copies circulated here during the last prohibition convention.
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Indianapolis
Ulysses J. Robinson
National Iraue
St. Louie
Willam K. Johnson
National Anti-Saloon League
Johnson
Taft
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Husband fatally shoots wife over school exhibit ticket
John Chirka, a Buffington cement worker, allegedly shot his wife in Indiana Harbor after she hesitated to lend him a ticket for a school exhibition where their daughter would perform. He also tried to kill a boarder who supported the wife. Police faced lynch threats as they protected him.
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Hammond
John Chirka
Buffington
Tie
Indiana Harbor
Chitka
Last survivor of Davis captors attempts self harm
Casper Knobel 6 the last survivor of the Union cavalrymen who captured Jefferson Davis attempted suicide by inhaling gas today. His recovery is doubtful. He was found with a gold medal awarded by Congress for capturing Davis.
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Philadelphia
Casper Knobel
Foureen Union
Jeff. Davis
Wheo
Congress
Davis
How to Kill Flies Quickly and Cheaply
Entomologist Professor Roob Smith promotes formalin mixtures to attract and kill flies. Experiments in a milk room and a dam area show high removal rates, with recommended use on porch entries to deter breeding.
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Roob Smith
North Cyroidua Agricultural Station
Permada
Indianapolis 500 like shows begin at speedway race event
The field gathers for the third annual feature International Sweepstakes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Top American and European drivers will compete as cars line up at the start amid cheers from thousands in the stands and bands and torching excitement. The race promises a thrilling day with expert judges eyeing the competition and many entrants hoping for victory.
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Moimert
Foo Speedway
Tridlane
Absoute
Gsitete
Safeboar River
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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