Marshall Plans Salem Speech to Launch 1908 Campaign
Democratic State committee reports show strong encouragement from across Indiana and plan a hard fight. Thomas R. Marshall will deliver the fall keynote at Salem on August 22, with a campaign document style speech, while editors pledge to uphold party platforms and avoid mudslinging as they build district organization.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Salem
Mr. Marshall
Indianapolis
Ind
Democratic State Committee
Fr. Marshall
Richmond
Blue Deans” Williams
Claude Matthews
Marshall
Democratic Editorial Association
Grand Hotel
The
Indianapolis News
Indiana
Noted Friends to Attend General Conference at Winona Lake
Winona Lake Indiana July 21 Miss Mary Whitson of Philadelphia is here organizing for the Friends General Conference to begin a week long meeting late in August The conference usually stays near Pennsylvania and has not met in Indiana for ten years Most attendees will come from Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York City With at least 800 Friends expected cottages are being arranged from Pendleton Wabash Canton and Richmond and speakers include prominent workers from various places.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Mary Whitson
Philadelphia
Winona Park
Friends’ General Conference
Pennsylvania
Indiana
New Jersey
New York City
Canton
Richmond
Non-Partisan Ceremonies for Bryan Nomination Notified
Lincoln Nebraska July 31 non partisan ceremonies will mark William J Bryan's presidential nomination. Major Brown National Committeeman Hall Governor Sheldon and Lincoln citizens decide no parade of marching clubs invitations issued to Nebraskans officials and citizens Bryan aims to finish acceptance speech early next week Taft enjoys a politics free day in Hot Springs Virginia July 31 arrangements for a larger edition of the notification speech are underway and national committee will distribute copies of the document
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Wiliam J. Bryan
Major Brown
National Committeman Hall
Sheldon
Invita
Nebraska
Bryan
Jim
Minnesota
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Hot Springs
Willan H. Taft
National Committee
Swing Danger Prompts Removal Warning
Ernest Moore sustained injuries early in the week when a swing fell on him. Authorities warn the device may be removed to prevent further harm.
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Ernest Moore
Imortrullo Still Lives At Reid Hospital
Michael Martrullo the Italian with a broken back remains at Reid hospital and appears to be improving though he endures intense agony at times. His case is noted as one of the few on record where a person has lived so long with a broken back.
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Michael Martrullo
Reid Hospital
Ware to Speak on Socialism at East Main Street Church
A. T. Ware will address open air services at East Main Street Friends' church Sunday at 7 30 p m on Socialism Is It Profitable Is It Practicable The program includes a solo by Mr Wehrley and a male chorus with two members out of the group.
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East Mainstreet Friends
AT. Ware
Wehrley
Polish Jew Bankowski Calls Punishment Harsh Yet Needed
Neighbors describe Valentine Bankowski as a religious fanatic who whips his six children with a harness or switch. The 434 South Fourth Street home is said to be unsanitary with meals from garbage barrels. Bankowski, gentle in demeanor, faces assault and battery charges as investigators probe alleged conditions and discipline.
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Valentine Bankowski
Bankowski
South Fourth Street
Poland
Conference Year Closes With Tent Meetings This Week
Tomorrow morning and evening Rev. M Hobson preaches his last sermon this year. Next Sunday Aug 9 J Walter Gibson of Muncie will speak at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm in the West Main street tent. The White River Annual Conference opens Aug 12 at 9 00 am in First U B church with Bishop G M Mathews presiding.
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M. Hobson
J. Walter Gibson
Muncie
West Main Street
Gibson
Hobson
Clawe M. F. G. Co
Daytop
Ohio
Richard Sedgwick
White River
Willegin
U. B
G. M. Mathews
Chicago
Tfl
Campers Plat Plans and Chautauqua Prospects
Secretary E K Shera has set up quarters at the Commercial Club to coordinate the Chautauqua program. Directors report strong talent and hopeful patron response for a successful assembly, with headquarters staff distributing display cards and inquiries rising about camping options and extended stays beyond the session.
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E. K. Shera
Commercial Club
Chautauqua
EB. K. Shera
Seventy Arrests Made During Past Month
In July police arrested 70 persons including 9 women and 11 Negroes. Drunkenness was the most common cause. Charges included drunkenness, vagrancy, assault, suspicion, petit larceny, adultery, prostitution, gambling, contempt of court, trespass, selling liquor on Sunday, loitering, beating board bill, safekeeping, and concealed weapons.
Union Gospel Service Arrest Report At Third Street
Alexander Batter, described as an old offender, was arrested by Union gospel service patrolman Roberts at Third and Main streets for drunkenness. He is held at the court house and will be arraigned this morning after a sermon by Rev. H. R. Keates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Batter
Union Gospel Service
Roberts
H. R. Keates
Apeak
61st Year Obit Notice for Ira M. Malhel? Price
Obituary notice notes Ira M. Malehl Price, 61, formerly of Pesper Service, with service to be held at 8 p m in The Holy Land. L. G. Leary listed as officiant.
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Malehl
Ira M. Price
Union Service at local churches Sunday evening
Union services will be held at 7 30 Sunday evening at the Grace M E church with the First Presbyterian United Presbyterian and First English Lutheran joining A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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Intorace M. E
First Presbyterian United Presbyterian
First Haglish Lutheran
Trueblood at London Represents U S at Peace Congress
Doctor Benjamin Trueblood and Edwin D. Mead represent the United States at the seventeenth International Peace Congress in session in London England. Trueblood is among Earlham College's best known graduates.
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Benjamin FF
Trueblood
Edwin D. Mead
United States
London
England
Earlham College
Sabbath School Officers Conference Set at Second Presbyterian
The Second Presbyterian church hosts a Sabbath school conference August 6 Thursday evening for officers and teachers. The main topic is Opening and Closing Exercises with two minute talks by Superintendent, H F Smith, Homer Hart, Prof Wissler, Mrs Mikesell, Miss Hart, Mrs Grace, Mrs Humsnert. The meeting includes prayer and lasts about one hour.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Fathward
H. F. Smith
Homer Hart
Wissler
Mikesell
Miss Hart
Grace
Harris Pleads Guilty to Theft in Circuit Court
James Harris pleaded guilty to stealing a watch from George Runge, and admitted taking shoes and a razor. Judge Fox fined him 1 and costs and sentenced 30 days in jail. awaiting trial 30 days. Cases will be dismissed.
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James Harris
George Runge
Fox
Harris
Richmond Brick Company Seeks Relief on Sewer Assessment
The Richmond brick Company complaint against the Northwest Second Street sewer assessment was denied by the Board of Works. The board found the assessment fair and the company contends it would not yield the evaluated benefit. The assessment stood as originally issued.
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Richmond Rick Company
Northwest
Second Street
Board of Works
Schedule for Good Likely to Follow the Meeting
The Commercial Club Directors and the Fire Insurance Agents conducted a meeting last night to discuss next steps and potential initiatives. Officials signaled likely follow up actions and future coordination between business leaders and insurers.
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Commercial Club
Joseph A Goddard to Erect a Mausoleum
The fourth mausoleum for Beech Trove cemetery will be built this summer on the Goddard lot facing south. The contract goes to Joseph A Goddard and is expected to cost about $10 000. Italian marble interior with granite exterior will make it a notable city landmark.
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Beech Trove
Joseph A Goddard
Goddard Lot
Goddard
Muncie Star
Fur Insurance
Commercial Club
South Seventh Street
Thej
Fire Insurance Union
Sixth
Main Street
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Tenth Street
Horse Wound Worse After Glen Runaway
The horse owned by George Davis that bolted in the Glen this week and plunged over the bluffs near the lake with Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Frederick Hicks in the buggy is hurt worse than first believed. A fractured rib suggests possible internal injuries while Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Davis are recovering rapidly.
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George Davis
Bible Conference Profitable at Earlham Session Report
The Bible Conference at Earlham concluded a profitable series with sessions on the Books of Kings and Covenant in the Old Testament led by Del Hila Leonard Ira M. Price and Albert Russell. A baby was born to Rev H Robert Smith at 226 South Samuel Broomhall and a boy named Robert Hillet survived a fall from a board into water.
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Earlham
del Hila Leonard
Ira M. Price
Albert Russell
Deaths and Funerals Affected Local Figures
Willian Smith former resident died in Dayton Ohio his body sent to Earlham cemetery for burial Homer Robinson arrival from Oklahoma City Oklahoma funeral time and place to be announced Lurton Runyan age 53 died after long illness at 563 North Thirteenth Street wife Lida M and two sons survive funeral this afternoon at 2 from home burial in Ridge Cemetery Mr Bunyan a member of Coeur De Lion Lodge Knights of Pythias and Whitewater Lodges O O F
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Willian Smith
Dayton
Earlham Cemetery
Runyan—Lurton
Runyao
North Thirteenth Street
Lida M
Ridge Cemetery
Bunyan
Coeur de Lion Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Whitewater Lodges
Apostolic camp meeting and funeral services in Indiana
An apostolic camp meeting is held in Centerville under Hvange Hat W G Moon with co workers. The Rev Charles Hiatt conducted funeral services for Robert W Ridgeway a leading agriculturalist and stockman of Miami county well known in Richmond. Also reports Milton shipped four cok loads of slaves from the Millat Fifth and Main streets rail yards.
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Centerville
Ind
Hvange- Hat W. G. Moon
Fairmount
Charles Hiatt
Muncie Friends’ Church
Amboy
Robert W. Ridgeway
Miami County
Ridgeway
Richmond
Milton
Thonos Burke
Cc Etory
Meer Longman
Millat
Contractor Going Ahead With Injunction Hearing
Sudga Fox pressed ahead yesterday in a hearing over injunc tion against Nogh Willcook. The funeral of William Williams, pastor of Bethel African Church, was held this morning at M E church. Trustees of the church and Mrs J M Gaar house attended the private burial. Burial will be at Farthan cemetery per a contract with the trustees. Arguments for a permanent injunction are set for August 1.
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Sudga Fox
Nogh Willcook
Willam B.liams
Bethel
Cook
M. E. Church
J. M. Gaar
will/church
Fendanta
Fartham Cemetery
Petition List Grows To Six Hundred Names Over Park Controversy
A petition with about six hundred signatures cites multiple concerns including safety risks and the park’s beauty. Court action may follow as organizers seek remedies regarding park conditions and potential governance impacts.
Park residents resist freight tracks through Glen Miller Park
A Glen Miller Park petition seeks Monday council reconsideration of allowing freight tracks on North Twenty third Street from Malin to D streets. Residents and business leaders argue it ruins park beauty and endangers travelers, promising court action if rejected. a parched horse in Westville later died after a park mishap.
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Glen Miller Park
Glen Miter Park
Twenty-third Street
Malin
D Streets
D Street
Main Street
Reading
Dot 0
North Twenty-third Street
Cornell
Lves
Westville
Muncie Trio Repents in City Court
Earl Writtenhouse Jbert Bald win and Arthur Bell appeared in Muncie city court after a night out in Richmond. Writtenhouse faced $1 and costs for carrying concealed weapons, Baldwin charged similarly for intoxication. Bell escaped with no fine, receiving a lecture instead. Writtenhouse fired two shots at the Main Street bridge.
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Earl Writtenhouse
Jbert Baldwin
Arthur Bell
Muncie
Richmond
Writtenhouse
Baldwin
Bell
House
Main Street Bridge
Theft of a Horse Reported Near Chester Fence Suspected
An officer traced a suspicious horse and outfit to a road near Chester after firemen on Main Street noted a exhaust ed horse and buggy matching a stolen description. Officer Hebble followed the animal north of the Union pike toward Chester, suggesting a fence for stolen outfits in the area.
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Chester
Fire Department
Main Street
Hebble
Union Pike
Democratic glee clubs to feature in campaign plan
Jefferson club members discussed adding glee clubs to the campaign at Democratic headquarters in the Colonial building. They anticipate a beneficial and attractive feature, aiming to secure the third floor rooms on Seventh Street as headquarters, with fifteen new members joined.
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Jefferson Club
Colonial
Campfield
Seventh Street
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Democratic Committee
Nolice
Voung Moore
Kansas City
Verne Woods
Tait
Imortrullo
Ets
RE. B. Witherby
Frank Lone
Light, Heat & Power Company
Lane
Main
Light, Heat , Power Company
Central Union Telephone Company
Leity
Light, Heat and Power Company
Union Gospel Services
Will Holg Union Service
Bible Institute
Samuel Broomhall
R. W. Ridgeway
Horke
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