Democratic Surge Boosts Bryan Ahead in Key States
A Chicago Record-Herald dispatch outlines Democrat confidence as Bryan gains potential turning points in New York Indiana Ohio Iowa and Colorado with party harmony and hopes for a united front. Journalists note Eastern conservatives may back Bryan or favor a New York ticket pairing with Gray or Gaynor.
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National Democracy
New York
East
Bryan
Ivast
Walter Wellman
Chicago Record-Herald
Wellman
Fairview
Johnson
Gray
Clinson
Brayn
Gaynor
Murphy
Kenney 15 The Orator Headlines Fourth Celebration
The Emmet Club and allied patriotic groups hosted Fourth of July events at Fairbanks Park in Indianapolis. Joseph W. Kenney of Richmond delivered the principal oration, with his speech extensively reported by Indianapolis papers.
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Emmet Club
United Spanish War Veterans
Fairbanks Park
Indianapolis
Joseph W. Kenney
Richmond
John H. Cary Dies After Brief Illness at 76
John H. Cary, 76, died Sunday at his home 220 N Nineteenth Street after a brief illness from dysentery. Survived by widow Elizabeth and six children, three sons and three daughters. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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John H. Cary
Nineteenth Street
Elizabeth
License Necessary in Indianapolis Dry Towns
Attorney General Bingham rules that Tonl ea Jingo and Velveteen soft drinks from brewing companies cannot be sold without a license since they are malt liquors and malt liquors require a license in dry towns.
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Indianapolis
Bingham
Dayton Woman Loses Pocketbook in Street Theft
Miss Rose Foster of Dayton dropped her pocketbook on South Mighth street near the interurban depot. Before she could recover it two men picked it up and fled toward Seventh street. Police could not locate the thieves. the bag contained three dollars in paper money small change and a Dayton ticket.
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Miss Rose Foster
Dayton
Mighth Street
Mighth
Main
Seventh Street
Miss Foster
Richmond Promises Big Fourth of July Celebration Next Year
West End Business Men's Club announces that about $3 000 will be available for a major Fourth of July celebration in Richmond. The plan is to hold events on the preceding Saturday since July 4 falls on Sunday, with city open to visitors and entertainment expected to draw crowds. A prominent club member asserts the effort will be the most creditable yet and keep money in Richmond.
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Richmond
West End
Vty
West End Club
Stichmond
Richmond official to address Indiana water conference
JieWard Dill, superintendent of the Richmond Waterworks, will present a paper before the conference of managers of municipal and privately owned water plants of Indiana. The session, with the State Board of Stealth, meets in the House of Representatives hall at the state house July 9. Dill’s subject is The Gallery Well Supply. Many prominent men from across the country will participate.
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JieWard Dil
Richmond
Indiana
State Board of Stealth
House of Representatives
State House
Dill
Child narrowly escapes cellar fall in Milton home
Four year old Abbie Hoshour of Milton Indiana toppled into an open trap door behind a porch while playing. She struck the cellar floor but suffered only minor cuts and abrasions to face and arms, with no serious injuries.
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Milton, Ind
Abbie Hoshour
Samuel Hoshour
West Grove Woman's Cemetery Association to Meet July 8
Centerville Indiana July 5 The West Grove Woman's Cemetery Association will meet July 8 at the Friends church in West Grove. The group has over 30 members with committees named for executive finance soliciting and other duties.
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Centerville
Ind
West Grove
Horse Stolen From Muncie Outfit Belongs To Maurice Brown
The week ending July 4 reports a horse stolen from a hitch rack in Muncie City. Maurice Brown of Mooreland, Henry County, owned the outfit. Police traced the thief and suspect a bold nighttime theft. Weather and temperature readings are noted in the week’s report.
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Richmond Water Works
Bailey Ments
Muncie
Maurice Brown
Mooreland
Henry
Mary Lie
County
Woman and two men arrested in alleged assault case
The incident centers on Chatfield Baker, Maggie Baker, and Jule McCowan as police say an assault occurred after a dispute over paper use. McCowan, a junker, stored large quantities of paper at his North Fifteenth Street home and may face assault charges. The Bakers allegedly lived with McCowan and were questioned as the case heads to a morning court appearance.
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Chatfield Baker
Maggie Baker
Jule McCowan
McNalty
Young Baker
McGowan
McCowan
St. North Fiftsenth Street
Baker
Socialist Labor Party slate nominated at Indianapolis
The state convention met in Indianapolis and nominated a full ticket led by Governor Oliver P. Stoner and Lieutenant Governor Gus Dryer. Other nominees include A B Dobbs for Secretary of State, M Siegel for State Auditor, Dr J I Baker for State Treasurer, Chris Schadd for Attorney General, Grover Mundy and F Decker as electors at large, Frite Lenz for Supreme Court Reporter, Alma Kirkham for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Jacob Fritz as statistician. Resolutions aligned with the national Socialist Labor party platform.
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Socialist Labor Party
Indianapolis
Oliver P. Stoner
Claypool
Gus Dryer
Logansport
A. B. Dobbs
M. Siegel
Evansville
J. I. Baker
Chris
Schadd
Bvaneville
Grover Mundy
F. Decker
Supreme
State Encampment General Orders For Veterans
General orders announce the United Spanish War Veterans encampment to be held Monday July 27 in Indianapolis. Headquarters at Grand Army Hall on East Maryland Street will open at 9 am for delegate and visiting comrade registration. The encampment will convene at Bendix Brown Camp No 10 at the same location.
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Indianapolis
Grand Army Hall
East
Maryland Street
Bendis ‘Brown Camp
Harvest Record Breaks as Crops Prove Generous
Weather turns favorable with ample rain boosting crop health. Wheat harvest ranks as the earliest on record, begun July 2 with a lasting eight days, while corn and rye show varied yields. Alfalfa and clover hay improve, bees flourish, and abundant honey enters markets at reasonable prices.
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Clem Miller
July Fourth Fire Record Stands With No City Fires
The city observed Independence Day with an unusual calm as rain helped prevent fires. Firefighters mainly assisted in the parade, marking the best record in five years and contrasting with past celebrations that triggered many calls.
Three Other Victims Fall To Fourth of July Accidents
West Richmond residents report injuries from Independence Day mishaps. Earl Williams of Bridge Avenue suffered a leg wound from a toy cannon blast with facial powder burns. Russell Bailey on West Fifth Street burned fingers and hand. Paul Ellis near the cupboard and furniture factory burned around the eyes by powder.
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West Richmond
Earl Williams
Bridge Avenue
Russell Bailey
Sorth- West Pifth
Paul Ellis
Large confirmation classes at St. Andrew and St. Marys
Bishop O Donahue confirmed 170 at St. Andrew s and 70 at St. Mary s in ceremonies attended by hundreds. The St. Andrew s service featured first communions dating back to 1905 with a mixed gender class, white attire for girls, black for boys, and Te Deum at the end. St Mary s confirmed 70 with 92 girls and 8 boys, white and black dress, in a crowded parish.
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St. Andrew
St. Mary's
St. Andrew's
St. Mary
Bilshoy O'Donahue
Indianapolis
O'Donahue
Bishop O'Donahue
Father Roell
Mattias Weiland
Father Roel
Gadlage
Weiland
Richter
St. Mary's Church
Dred Porsens
Approval of Franchises and City Debts in Richmond Debate
City officials led by George Staubach argue the Dayton & Western Traction Company must pay for a franchise to use Richmond streets. The piece warns past grants harmed municipal finances and notes towns must value franchises to avoid indebtedness and corporate overreach.
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George Staubach
Board of Works
Dayton & Western Traction Company
Richmond
Light, Heat & Power Company
Natural Gas Company
Telephone
Bell Telephone Company
Terre Haute
Indianapolis & Eastern
Dayton & Western
Pears
Crowded Glen Concert Falls Short of Past Attendance
Audience at the Glen concert numbered under 600, far below the usual 2000 for earlier events. The program featured March Neels fashion plate, Overture Jolly Robbers, Adeste Fideles, Rumoresque The Lobster Promenade, and Porter Steele Two Step At a Darktown Cakewalk.
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Bergers
the Glen
Ag Fotlawai
Neel
W. P
B. Beyer
Rumoresque
Lobster
Promenada
Porter Steele
Darktown
Ebe
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