Bryan to Close Campaign in Richmond at Coliseum
The Democratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan will speak in Richmond on October 31 at the Coliseum to conclude the campaign. County Chairman C B Beck and State Central Committee chairman Stokes Jackson announced the engagement and expect a record crowd, with several prominent Democrats in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
C. B. Beck
Stokes Jackson
Democratic Central Committee
Bryan
Beck
State Central Committee
Dayton
Senior class turmoil at high school sparks resignations
Controversy grips the senior class as two successive officer resignations wipe out the elected leadership. Plans such as a class play, annual, and parent receptions seem doomed without new elections or intervention by the principal. The class contemplates appealing to the principal to resolve the mess.
Suttons allege deal with Outcast over farm sale
Mr and Mrs Sutton claim the sale of their farm for 8000 involved settlement of back taxes 132 20 and a promise by defendants to leave a billiard table and fixtures. The court ordered the defendant to report to the remaining paragraphs of the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sutton
Outcast
Hearing Set in Hill v. Terre Haute and Indianapolis Traction
Attorneys for plaintiff George W. Hill and the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company argued before Judge Mack in Randolph circuit court and filed more answers. The hearing date was set for November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hill
Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
Mack
Randolph Circuit Court
French Krell and Connersville to settle league title
Cambridge City Indiana hosts an exhibition basketball game Sunday between the French Krell and the Connersville K I O league teams to settle the championship after each side defeated the other once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Ind
Krell
Connersville
Reme
Local banker Kessler linked to old Richmond ties
A former Richmond street railway official Eli jah E. Kessler, later a Milton bank founder, faced a wave of accusations after a Milton private bank failed. Investigators from Indianapolis and Richmond noted his swift rise, then disappearance, with no formal charges filed. The tale ties Kessler to Masonic circles and local esteem before his bank troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kessler
Indianapolis
Bailey
Bray
Richmond
Richmond Street Railway Company
St. Louis Trust Company
Iowa
St. Louis
Knights Temoplars
Milton
Kesler
Milter
Taft Campaign Letters Spark Democratic Response
A list of letters sent to local citizens by IF H Hitchcock was circulated and included T J Study a recognized Democratic Attorney. Others received similar letters and the local literature miscarriage caused comment. Study viewed it as a joke noting the alleged ruin of the country if the administration changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IF. H. Hitchcock
T. J. Study
Deaths and Funerals in Richmond Area
Obituaries report Mrs. Sarah Herold 69 of 216 South Third Street died last night from dropsy. Ferdinand Her old husband the Moorman family ties noted. Funeral plans to be announced later. Charles Vossler 26 of 5 North Fifteenth Street died Wednesday of consumption. Funeral Saturday 2 pm at home. Rev. Traum officiating. Earlham interment. Josiah W. Nicholson died yesterday afternoon. funeral Saturday 3 pm at 132 South Ninth Street with private interment. flowers omitted. viewing times listed.
Change of venue sought in Hindman suit against Hagerstown figures
Lucinda Charlton requests a venue change in the note case against Archibald Hindman and others of Hagerstown. She argues Wayne circuit court cannot provide a fair trial. Judge Fox has not granted the motion. The suit concerns recovery of money on a note.
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Lucinda Charlton
Archibald Hindman
Hagerstown
Wayne
Fox
New Clapper Installed by Fire Crews at City Building
Firemen from No 2 hose and Jad dey company fitted a new clapper into the city building tower. The old device was an open circuit apparatus and frequently failed. It was noted as the sole example in the country of that type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 2 Hose and
Jaddey Company
Salome Dance Canceled by Police at Gennett Theatre
Naomi Wheeler Salome dancer from the DePew-Burdette company did not perform after a police ordered cancellation following protests. The theater cites no police order and Chief Bailey claims sole authority, with the Ministerian Association and YMCA protest rumors denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Wheeler
DePew-Burdette
Gennett
Jessup
Bailey
Min-isterian Association
M. C
Williams to Speak at Coliseum in Richmond Appearance
Hon. John Shap Williams, Mississippi senator and former House minority leader, will address a Richmond audience at the Coliseum on national and state Democratic issues. Introductory remarks by Hon. Henry A. Johnson precede Williams, who spoke in Muncie the previous night and will arrive around 4 PM for a city drive and a six o'clock dinner at the Westcott hotel.
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Coliseum
John Shap Williams
Mississippi
Williams
Richmond
House of Representatives
Henry A. Johnson
George Staubach
Richard C. Allen
H. R. Marlatt
Harry W. Watt
Thomas J. Study
John D. Snavely
John Ackerman
Samuel Clevenger
Henry G. Eggemeyer
William H. Sudhoff
Frederick Jurgen
Frank Gausepohl
Harold Bennett
August Turner
James F. Griffin
Ebon Louck
Conrad Zwiseler
Clarence Morrow
James Varley
J. Frank Macke
George W. Havens
Daniel C. Parkhurst
Adam C. Feldhaus
Oren A. Miler
Rudolph Hill
J. H. E. Bode
Edward van Etten
Daniel Kiser
Levi Filghum
John Lux
F. Stadelman
Charles Davis
Adam Brinker
Ralph Weller
Martin Faul
Mr. Williams
House
Congress
Muncie
Westcott Hotel
Dedication Program for St John’s Church Service
Visiting ministers from outside the city are expected for the dedication of St John’s new edifice at Seventh and South EB streets. The program includes German morning services, sermons by multiple pastors, organ preludes, anthems, choir performances, and English evening services with several speakers and musical numbers.
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Old Church
D Streets
S. J. Feezer
EB Streets
Pioneer
J. F
R. C. Lenski
Anna
Ohio
Leona Niemann
Joseph Beck
Trinity Lutheran Church
F. Gahre
Wernle
St. John’s Choir
A. J. Feeger
R. E. Maier
City
Charles Loehr
Cleveland
Grabemann
Portersville
Ind
Rt. Blohm
Detroit
H.P. Dannecker
Ft. Wayne
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Seventh
South Streets
Mmembers
St. John
Quaker football poised after Beebe injury and lineup shift
Harshamites face a setback as Beebe the standout quarterback is sidelined for the season due to injury. Hill and C Jones contend for the quarterback role while Lawrence and Hancock work toward return as the team braces for Franklin. The squad remains optimistic despite multiple injuries and a strong dope sheet ahead of the next game.
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Harlham
Quaker Institution
Reid Field
Beebe
Hill
C Jones
Paoli
Ind
Lawrence
Quakers
Hancock
Levi Pennington
Pennington
Phil Bruner
Denham
Harrell
Gennbs
Franklin
Death Vail
Penny Votes for Bryan Amid Humorous Donkey Gag
County clerk Harry Penny received a playful donkey toy with a pull string reading pull the string for whom you want to vote. He pulled it and cast his first Democratic vote for Hon. William Jennings Bryan, despite being a Republican and county central committee member.
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Harry Penny
William Jennings Bryan
German and English Services Mark Lutheran Church Dedication
Festive dedication of a Lutheran church includes visiting ministers and Rev. Joseph Beck of Trinity Lutheran assisting. Services will be held in German at first and English in the evening. Chimes were tested after finishing touches, one bell from the old structure and one new bell. The church cost 40000 dollars funded by voluntary subscriptions from about 900 members over eighteen months of construction.
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Joseph Beck
Trinity
Lutheran Church
Births Announced for Two Vossler and Crawford Children
Mr and Mrs Lewis Vossler of 43 North Highth street report the birth of a boy. Mr and Mrs Lou A Crawford of 2510 North EB street report the birth of a girl.
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Lewis Vossler
North Highth Street
Lou A. Crawford
North EB Street
Italian Worker Buried Alive In City Trench
Will Vloo an Italian laborer on the Southwest sewer project for Hipskind and Son was buried by cave-in in a trench between the National road and Main street. He suffered serious injuries including possible fatal internal damage crushed ribs and back and side injuries. He was rescued and taken to Reid hospital where he remained unconscious through the evening.
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Will Vloo
Hipskind and Son
Main Street
Reid Hospital
Meeting Set To Reorganize Soon
A meeting will be held soon to reorganize the group and establish new procedures. Attendees will discuss structure leadership and next steps in formalizing the organization.
Administrator sues heirs over estate debts sale
An administrator sues his wife Katherine Bethge and John Madden, as heirs to Mary Madden's estate, in circuit court seeking a sale of real estate to pay debts. Madden left $49 in personal property and a city lot. debts allowed total $250.56 with existing claims at $1,270.14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Bethge
Mary Madden
Circuit Court
Katherine Bethge
John Madden
Taft Makes Dozen Talks Across Kentucky Tour
In Louisville Taft drew a large crowd after a brass band led the march through Huntington and the Taft special planned ten more speeches. He touted protection as boosting West Virginia and pledged continued Republican strength in the region.
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Taft
Louisville
Georgia
William H. Taft
Huntington
West Virginia
Wheeling
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ashland
Olive Hill
Moorehead
Salt Lick
Mount Sterling
Winchester
Lexington
Frankfort
Shelbyville
Indictment Returned in Mann Murder Case
Chicago case reports Luman C. Mann indicted for the murder of Mrs. Frances G. Thompson. A capias for Mann’s arrest is issued. he previously stood trial on bonds of 25000.
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Chicago
Luman C. Mann
Frances G. Thompson
Mann
Turk Defeats La Salle in Richmond Wrestling Match
The Terrible Turk outlasted Joe La Salle, taking two straight falls in 48 and 18 minutes respectively at the Coliseum. La Salle, Canadian champion, pressed the Turk but failed to conquer the endurance and quickness of his opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Manahaff
Richmond
Bob
Joe la Salle
Joe
Coliseum
Craig
Bryan Tour Ended Nebraska Campaign With Large Crowds
William J. Bryan wrapped up a three day Nebraska tour with speeches at Endicott Fairbury Diller and Wymore addressing farmers and workers on tariffs banks and direct election of senators The Democratic National Committee released Oct 9 contributions totaling 248667 65 with 343 donors of 100 or more The largest single gift was 5000 from Charles J Hughes of Colorado Bryan contributed 4046 from his newspaper The Commoner and others like W A Clark and Norman Mack increased to 8000 each
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Omaha
Neb
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Endicott
Fairbury
Bryan
Court House
Diller
Mr. Bryan
Wymore
Democratic Party
New York
Democratic National Committee
Herman Ridder
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Denver
Mack
Ridder
National Committee
United States
Mr. Ridder
Charles J. Hughes
Colorado
W. J. Bryan
The
Commoner
W. A. Clark
Montana
Norman 8. Mack
Fleet Sighting As American Battleship Fleet Approaches
The American battleship fleet commanded by Admiral Sperry was sighted southeast of Kyushu after leaving Manila on October 10. Tokyo and Yokohama prepare with extensive decorations and English newspaper editions promise a hearty welcome to the visiting fleet.
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Tokyo
Sperry
Manila
Yokohama
Kiushin
Japan
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Edward Bray
Salome
Chief Bailey
ST. John's
Ton
H. Wickemeyer
Michigan City
Karl Hemminghaus
Woodville
Maenner Choir
Feeger
Charles Kuhlman
Earlham College
A. Je Feeger
Penny
Cavein
Kentucky
LC. Mann
Manahaff
Joe Lasalle
St. Ave
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