Bryan schedules tariff speech as traveling men bring encouragement
In Fairview Nebraska Aug 10 traveling men report strong Democratic sentiment in many states for Taft opposition and Bryan hopes to carry West Virginia. Bryan plans a Des Moines Aug 21 tariff speech and an Indianapolis Aug 25 address on trusts with Kern’s nomination for VP.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Des Moines
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Bryan
Imnois
Itsu
Mr. Bryan
Taft party in Hot Springs eyeing West Virginia race
The Taft campaign arrives from White Sulphur Springs as Frank Hitchcock and West Virginia leaders prepare to discuss the state race. Senator Elkins predicts Swisher will win WV governor by 25,000 with Taft carrying the state by 35,000.
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Hot Springs
Taft Party
White Sulphur Springs
Frank
Hitchcock
National Republican Committee
West Virginia
Swisher
Taft
Elkins
Mr. Taft
Scherr
Cambridge water mains damage suit dismissed in circuit court
The case of the town of Cambridge City against Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company for 209 dollars damages to water mains due to electrolysis was dismissed from the circuit court with one defendant living.
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Cambridge
Terre Haute, Inmansolis and
Eastern Traction Company
Estate of Thomas Baker At Issue In Court Action
In Darke County Ohio the case of Luli TL Trunt against Sarah C Baker as administratrix seeks a court order to have the Thomas Baker estate sold to satisfy heirs. The estate is valued at about $4000.
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Luli TL
Sarah C. Baker
Thomas Baker
Fas
Darke County
Ohia
Bear Involves Spooked Horse And Frightened Ride Near Glen Miller Park
Perry Moss and E J Humpe were bucked from a phaeton when a horse bolted near the Glen Miller park bear pit. Teddy the brown bear, near the scene, is blamed as the unconscious trigger. Moss and Humpe escaped serious injury though Humpe bruised his shoulder and the phaeton was damaged.
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Perry Moss
E. J. Humpe
Teddy
Glen Miller Park
Mr. Moss
E. J.humpe
Mr. Humpe
Bear Pit
Ryo
Drum Corps 10 Cause Police Patrol Near Sixth and South C
A youth drum corps of 6 to 10 year olds, using improvised Gheese boxes, prompted Officer Vogelsong to visit the Sixth and South C area. He advised the boys to move along to avoid disturbing neighbors. Police hope residents note campaign year and the ease of organizing small groups for amusement.
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Vogelsong
Sixth
South C
Mualc
Evangelistic Meeting Opens at Bentonville Church
Milton Ind Aug 10 Rev F A Scott pastor of the Christian church at Milton and Bentonville opened an evangelistic meeting at Bentonville church on Sunday evening Highorn night crowd turnout noted as the meeting began with gospel preaching and prayer services continuing through the week.
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Milton, Ind
F. A Scott
Milton and
Bentonville
Bentonville Church
Sun Ys Highorn
Wife Granted Divorce in Circuit Court
Hazel Diskerson was granted a divorce from Claude Diskerson in circuit court yesterday. The court awarded Hazel custody of their only child Evaling. Alimony and support were not mentioned and grounds cited included cruel and inhuman treatment.
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Hazel Diskerson
Claude Dickerson
Local Knights Return From National Encampment in Boston
Captain A F Iveton Ed Stile qian and Daniel Hill led local Knights of Pything back from the National Encampment in Boston. Other members remained, delaying their return while sightseeing. All reported a very enjoyable trip and none of the local members were victims of the night fingered gang that preyed on others.
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A. F. Tveton
Stile Qian
Daniel Hill
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pything
Boston
Order
Lnrain
Annual Report Highlights Education Spending in Richmond County
County Superintendent Charles W Jordan releases the financial portion of the annual report to State Superintendent Fassett A Cotton. Totals show expenditures and revenues for Richmond and the county, with amounts apportioned, miscellaneous receipts, and total revenue for tuition and expenditures since July 1907.
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Charles W Jordan
Fassett A. Cotton
Richmond
Good Roads Congress Receipts Report Shows Swift Civic Action
Mr Fred Krone treasurer of the Young Men's Business Club submits a nine day Good Roads Congress financial report. Receipts from balloons and pennants total 464.60 and expenditures include printing advertising and decorations amounting to 184.85. The report notes a net balance of 461.50 and praises citizens committees for rapid success and future potential.
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Fred Krone
Treas
Young Men's Business Club
City
Good Roads Congress
Basie W
B. H. Harris
Fec
Wreck Near Piqua Kills Three Injures Score
Three killed and more than a score seriously hurt when two traction cars collided nine miles north of Piqua Ohio on the Western Ohio Traction line. Deceased include Wm Halley Piqua Wit McQuillan Lockington and Otto Jas Kohl of Detroit. Misunderstanding orders blamed for the cause.
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American Press
Piqua
Ohio
Western
Ohio Traction
Hne
Wm. Halley
Wit
McQuillan
Lockington
Otto
Jas. Kohl
Detroit
Mich
Indiana Lighting Company formed to supply light and power
A new public utilities corporation with capital of 4.5 million dollars, the Indiana Lighting Company, is formed to supply light heat and power to northern Indiana and Ohio towns including Fort Wayne and Lima. It may operate via gas electricity steam or hot water, and can own or invest in gas and electrical assets.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Ohio
Indiana Lighting Company
Ft. Wayne
Bluffton
Montpelier
Anderson
Lafayette
West Lafayette
Logansport
Peru
Wabash
Decatur
Geneva
Berne
Crawfordsville
Lebanon
Thorntown
Frankfort
Lima
Wapakoneta
Celina
St. Mary’s
Enville
Recovery
North Merers
Coldwater
Roemier
Roemier Public Utilities
General Assembly
Othan
Vanes
Miss Augusta Mering Resigns from Miss Mering High School
Miss Augusta Mering, longtime English teacher at the Mississippi high school, resigns to join Shortridge High School in Indianapolis Indiana. The school board accepts the resignation with reluctance and regret, noting her long service and popularity among staff and pupils. no successor has been named.
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Indianapolis
Miss Mering
Augusta Mering
Shortridge High School
Baghah
W. A. Davis
Young Men Open Merchant Mall In Lafayette
Roy Dennis and Himer Thomas, noted local youths, have launched a new merchant establishment at 8 North Tenth Street. The venture features a capital stock of 46,000 shares at $100 each and aims to create a general store under the new company banner.
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Roy Dennis
Himer
Thomas
Peace Aity
Atock
Fcheme
Lafayette
Grace Ewald Rides In From Cambridge Spoiling Police Theory
Grace Ewald arrives from Cambridge to challenge police officials and dispute prevailing theories. The incident raises questions about investigations and local reaction.
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Cambridge
Y M C A Dedicatory Date Uncertain Amid Contractor Delays
No date set for dedicatory exercises of the Y M C A building as contractor work drags, while a committee is to be appointed to arrange the program. Secretary George Goodwin notes completion could slip beyond September 1. Horton and three youths return from Lake Geneva summer training. Horton plans to resume organizing a boys class and assist the secretary.
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Ym.c. A
George Goodwin
Goodwin Staes
Horton
George L. Goodwin
Police Favor Police Motorcycles for Quick Emergency Response
Police officers advocate equipping the department with motorcycles to pursue criminals swiftly, noting other cities rely on bikes as a key part of police work. Commissioners have shown interest and reviewed two catalogues on the subject.
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Po|ice
Deaths and Funerals Notice for Mrs Linale Butt
Mrs Linale Butt of Qreestork died early Monday morning at Reid Memorial after an illness of a few days. Funeral details to follow in local notices.
Joseph McAllister Hurt Trimming near C L Freight Depot
Joseph McAllister of Anderson was injured yesterday afternoon while trimming near the C L freight depot. An amady near the left ankle was severed, and he was taken to Reid Hospital.
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Joseph McAllister
Anderson
Reidhoenttal
Home Telephone Company to Elect New President Friday
Directors will meet next Friday evening at the office to elect A C Lindemuth's successor as president and to fill a director position. Lindemuth resigned weeks ago after an agreement between Home Company and Central Union Company. Several major stockholders not serving as directors are mentioned as candidates.
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Home Telephone Company
A. C. Lindemuth
Lindemuth
Home Company
Central Union Company
Linder Math
William Ryle Fined In Drunk Charge
William Ryle, a colored man, was fined ten dollars and costs in police court for drunkenness after entering the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Graham at Fourteenth and North G streets on Saturday. Judge Converse imposed a severe fine and warned of harsher punishment if repeated.
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William Ryle
Joseph R. Graham
North G
Converse
Kyle
No Dance At Chautauqua Shuns Evening Dancing
Directors of Chautauqua banned dancing after evening programs citing objections from older campers. Indignation meetings by women’s clubs followed the announcement that young people could dance this year after the program. Officials expect about 200 tents as outdoor life remains popular and campers gain extra days beyond the ten-day schedule.
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Shera
Surprise visit to Mr and Mrs Norman Garrett in Whitewater
Friends and neighbors gathered in Whitewater Indiana on Saturday evening for a surprise visit to Mr and Mrs Norman Garrett. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred White Mr and Mrs Burma Baker Mr and Mrs Calbert Fr Mr and Mrs Verlin Reid and Miss Pappaw, with others Ira Addle Met Elsie Skinner and Cecil Clopp. The social gathering featured refreshments.
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Whitewater
Ind
Norman Garrett
Fred White
Burma | Baker
Calbert
Verlin Reid
Ithe Pappaw
Ira Addle
Elsie Skinner
Cecil Clopp
Professor Boggs New Teacher Arrangements
Faculty staffing will be split evenly between men and women under the new system. Principal Heironimus will gain extra time as duties are realigned to balance workloads across departments.
Government petition for US Court rehearing completed
The government’s petition for a rehearing by the United States Court of Appeals in the Standard Oil Co of Indiana case has been completed. United States Attorney Sims sent the document to Attorney General Bonaparte at Lenox Mass. The petition will be filed here on Jan. 21.
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American Press Dispatch
Chicago
United States Court of
Was Struck by Train Near Gaar's Factory
William Wade, a colored man accused of horse theft in Darke county Ohio, was struck by a passenger train while crossing a C O L bridge near Gaar's factory. He fell about 30 feet, suffered multiple injuries, and was hospitalized with fears of pneumonia and internal injuries. Wade had avoided arrest previously by fleeing from his sister in law's residence.
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Gaar
Wade
Ohio
Richmond
William Wade
Gaur, Scott and Company
Reid Hospital
Bey
Darke County
South Ninth Street
McCarey
J. J. Boggs
Connersville
Njas
Garfield
Greenville High School
State Normal School
Terre Haute
N. C. Hetronimus
Kelly Fined Five Dollars and Costs by Judge Converse
Ernest Kelly was fined five dollars and costs yesterday by Judge Converse for drunk.
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Ernest Kelly
Converse
Faithful Horse Ends Daunting Ride To Dayton
Misa Gracewalt of Danville rides a horse toward Dayton as a long journey finishes. The horse, saddle sore from the trek, collapses and Wade is arrested after a prior Darke county incident. A rescue train delays arrival to the city and a hospital transfer follows. Joseph McCallister of Anderson is injured by an adz incident but can sit up. Police pursue Wade, who evaded arrest before. the case ties to a prior unlawful ride from Richmond.
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Misa Gracewalt
Donyilie
City
Dayton
Hende
Wade
Joseph McCallister
Anderson
McCallister
Darke County
Richmond
Peacock Road
Sutton
Golden
Houge
Jett
Danville
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E. P. Jones
Howard Wilson
Wallace Warren
Milton
P. Jones
Goddard Company
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Charles E. Hughes
State of
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Deneen
Yates
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Mason
Washington
Senator Cuthernon
Texas
Democratic National
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Glen
Supt. Jordan
Young Men's Club Treasury
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Utilities Corporation
Franklin L. Babcock
Anthony N. Brody
Charles F. Dieterich
Frank Hastings
James P. Lee
Samuel Taforduck
Henry C. Paul
Albert Tag
James N. Wallace
Miss. Mering
Shortridge High
Grace Ewalt
J. J. Horton
Boy
Joseph MW Allister
Boggs
Garfield School
Kelly
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