Murphy Predicts Strong Democratic Victory In New York
Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall expresses confidence that the Democratic ticket will win in New York State this year. He argues Bryan’s national candidacy aids the state effort and endorses the ticket, while preferring an open field of candidates for the state nomination.
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New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
New York State
Bryan
Tammany Chieftain
Roosevelt
Murphy
Sheldon Talks Campaign Funds And 1908 Taft Outlook
George R. Sheldon of New York discussed Republican fundraising with Frank Hitchcock and national committee officials on western preliminaries. He noted laws restricting corporate political contributions and said inquiries would publish individual donors after the election. Estimated campaign costs ranged between 600,000 and 800,000 dollars for travel and literature, with hard work ahead in Indiana and other states.
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Chicago
Aug
Republican National Committee
George R. Sheldon
New York
Frank H. Hitchcock
National Committee
Sheldon
Taft
Hitchcock
Ne Executive Committee
Coleman Dupont
Richard \. Owlahan
William Hayward
Hemet Way
Idiana
Gunterenge Ends Today Conference Session Close
The 1909 Conference at Reid Church nears closure as sessions run today with Red Key securing the next session. Carmila Osias, a Philippine native and college graduate, plans to study at Chicago University before returning as a teacher. The Bishop delivers a morning sermon and ordination follows. appointments to be read after.
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Indianapolis
Reid Church
Red Key
Carmila Osias
Philippine Islands
Chicago University
Wright defies withdrawal in Hot Springs case
In Hot Springs Virginia this August, Mr. Wright announces he will not withdraw a major portion of his case amid ongoing proceedings. The matter involves unspecified claims and a key local figure, with officials watching closely as events unfold.
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Hot Springs
Aug
Ted the
Wright
Tramp Enticed 9 Year Old Francis Smith on Railroad
Reported sighting describes a mentally unbalanced man who lured Francis Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Wilson Smith, near the railroad Friday evening. He offered a dime to keep watch while he slept, then fled after his companions departed, leaving the boy unharmed but shaken.
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Francis Smith
Wilson Smith
Tramp Seized by Boy’s Escort After Escape Near Cambridge
A search party for a boy passed just as a tramp gripped the boy’s arm and covered his mouth. The man, seen around Cambridge for days, claimed to be a detective to Pennsylvania railroad workers, but made no arrests and merely spied.
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Cambridge
Pennsylvania
Road Contract Awarded in Washington Township
The county commissioners awarded a contract to Burk of New Castle to build three miles of road in Washington Township at a bid of $98,000. Work will start once bonds are sold by the county treasurer. A prior bid of $18,000 sparked legal questions over the expenditure.
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Washington Township
Rank Burk
New Castle
Pperiveul
Bork
Larceny Charged After Raiverd Store Goods Missing
George Helms was arrested last evening for larceny. He was accused of taking goods from a Raiverd store, shipped from Ohio to this city. When he arrived and was questioned, much of the items were missing but a portion was recovered.
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George Helms
Ile
Raiverd
Ohio
Whitewater doctor Jones arraigned in liquor case
Dr Arthur Jones a Whitewater physician and druggist was arraigned Monday afternoon not on the charge of operating a blind tiger but to determine what to do with the liquor found in his drug store. A preliminary hearing will be held in city court before the case moves to the circuit court. Authorities are testing evidence.
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Arthur Jones
Mehle
Jones
Stn
Full Democratic County Ticket Named At Cambridge City
Democrats convened naming a full county ticket: Joint Representative Thorlie Druley Boston Twp. Walter D. Cook Wayne Twp for Representative. Judge John C. Dodson Jackson Twp. Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Allen Jefferson Twp. Treasurer William J. Chapman Wayne Twp. Sheriff George Noggle Wayne Twp. Coroner Dr F P Buche Wayne Twp. Surveyor B F Wissler Jackson Twp. Recorder Charles Reiser Jackson Twp. Commissioners Eastern Thomas Lamb Wayne Twp. Middle Mark Stevens Center Twp. Western Ed P Bertsch Jackson Twp. The gathering, led by temporary chair Washer, drew about 100 Democrats and many visitors. Cook won a contested ballot after a written system was dropped. Druley secured the joint representative nomination and pledged vigorous effort for victory in a year seen as Democratic.
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Tho Lie Druley
Boston Township
Wayne County
Walter D. Cook
Center Township
John C. Dodson
Jackson Township
Joshua Alen
Jefferson Township
Wm. J. Chapman
Wayne Township
George Noggle
Cororner
F. P. Buche
B. F. Wissler
Jackson Ownship
Charles Reiser
Thomas Lamb
Mark Stevens
P. Bertsch
Bayer
Thomas R. Marshall
William Jr. Bryan
M. C. Benhan
Richmond
Beck
Cambridge City
PL Washer
Dixekson Towniship
Plames
Starr
Secre
Cook
Joseph Waltermain
Ben Price
Walterman
Jefferson Club
Andrew Hoover
William Urban
Thorlie Druley
Laurence Bertsch
Joseph Walterman
William
Rsan Oo
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Thorle Kuley
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Bertsch
Viat
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Laurence Bertseh
Jackson
Joseph
Wayne
Druley
Thomas Ryan
Isaac Ryan
Drew Hoover
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Jefferson
Germantown
William J. Chapman
George Nogegle
Mark A. Stevens
Eewin Bertsch
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James
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Indianapolis
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Willard Hitwood
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George Clark
Vester Johnson
Irvingtal
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Paria
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Runaway buggy ends in bumblebee nest near Centerville
A buggy overturned near Centerville as interurban 65 approached, throwing Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Burris and two children Howard and Russell. They escaped injuries though the two children were stung on face and head. The horse bolted and halted at a fence, with the buggy damaged. Medical attention followed for the children. no serious injuries.
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Howard
Russell
Centerville
A. Williams
Cambridge City
Chris Wessel
Jackson's Hill
Williams
Wessel
Xen
James Phillips
Bugsy
New Castle
Westenberg
Young Woman Injured After Street Hole Collapse
Miss Lela McHlhenny suffered a serious accident last evening on Main street between Sixth and Seventh when a board covering a hole for streetcar pole work broke, causing her to fall into the hole.
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Lela McHlhenny
Main Street
Old Settlers Was Successful Event Report
A fragmentary local note recalls an Old Settlers event that succeeded, mentioning an aged participant nearing ninety nine in a sparse, unclear account. The readable details emphasize the gathering and its perceived success in a small community context.
18 ARRESTED FOR DRUNK UNION IN SPPEE REPORTED
Eighteen people were detained on alcohol related charges in a report about a labor union formation in SPPEE. The article notes lack of information provided to those involved and references ongoing inquiries.
Woman hurt after falling through store window
Mrs. Cologero Mercurio was badly injured when the rope she used to pull up an awning broke, causing her to fall through a show window in front of a fruit store on Main Street and gashed her shoulder.
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Cologero Mercurio
Grace Church Services Include Union Evening Service
Grace United Methodist church holds usual morning services with Rev. E. B. Day of St. Paul Indiana preaching. An evening union service is planned at Reid's church. The text notes Day is a member of the Brethren conference.
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Rice Methodist Church
Reid’ Church
E. B. Day
St. Paul, Ind
Nied Brethren Conference
Visiting Minister to Speak at East Main Street Friends
Rev Ashcraft, a minister at the United Brethren conference, will deliver a speech at East Main Street Friends' church this morning. The event highlights ongoing religious proceedings and local faith engagement.
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Ashcraft
East Main Street
Friends’ Church
Italian railroad worker wounded in Newmans Hill clash
Joe Roe May an Italian employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad lies at Reid hospital with a deep knife wound in the left abdomen and facial cuts after a weapon was used by Frank Polo at Newman's Hill last evening. Polo fled as Roe, who had pursued him after a stone was raised, was left on the ground for hours. Police searched the city but found no trace of Polo. Authorities were notified of the incident.
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Reid Hospital
Frank Polo
Newman's Hill
Polo
Clnetnnath
Roe
Moe
Eaton
Roundaman Vogebong
Boston
Springfield Race Riot Triggers Troop Mobilization
Troops rushed to Springfield as race tensions flared after violent clashes. Three killed and scores injured, including Assistant County Treasurer W. H. Bowe who was shot and robbed. many wounded with bullets, and mobs intimidating Black residents. The riot scene lies near Abraham Lincoln’s former home, now state property, with a Lincoln monument and statue nearby.
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Mieb
Chicago
W. H. Bowe
Bone
Abraham Lincoln
Night of Rioting In Springfield Leaves Three Dead
A mob riot left two white men dead and a lynching of a black man after a negro assaulted a white woman. More than fifty injured and about twenty houses burned, mostly in black neighborhoods, as state militia restored order. Suspect George Richardson fled. authorities used a ruse to move him to safety while crowds were held at bay.
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Charles Hunter
Lewis Johnson
James Scott
Mabel Haltem
George Richardson
Werner
Richardson
Harry T. Loper
Resturant
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