Desperate Money Tactics Alleged in Sullivan County
A special dispatch reports evidence that Republican managers plan a desperate and possibly corrupt campaign. Affidavits allege “slick workers” offered 200 dollars to fix Sullivan county election boards by bribing Democratic committeemen to place favorable members and switch votes, signaling broader fears of graft and vote manipulation.
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Indianapolis
Shiall
Sullivan County
Bryan
Kern
Marshall
Indiana governor eyed for pardon in Terrell case
Bluffton district hears friends push for unconditional pardon for John W. Terrell. Local lawyers prepare a petition to Governor Hanly after physicians say chances of regaining sanity are minimal and the case remains a lingering question for family and authorities.
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Bluffton
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John W. Terrell
Indiana
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Jones appeals to the circuit court
Dr. Arthur H. Jones of Whitewater appealed Judge Converse's order destroying large quantities of liquor found during a search on August 13. The circuit court appeal challenges the finding that the liquors were there for an unlawful purpose.
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Arthur H.jones
Whitewater
Converse
Circuit Court
Druggist and Physician Failed to Prove Liquor Certificates
A druggist and practicing physician could not produce certificates entitling him to sell intoxicants in his place of business. The case centers on licensing proof and the legality of his liquor sales. The issue tests compliance with local permit requirements and professional credentials.
Miss Francisco Urges Music Appreciation in Chapel Talk
Miss Francisco head of the Earlham Department of Music spoke Thursday morning in chapel about widespread ignorance of music study. She said her chapel talks aim to instruct listeners in music appreciation.
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Francisco
Earlham
Arbor Day Observances Scheduled by Schools
The public schools of the city and county will observe Arbor day today with appropriate exercises. In some country schools all day exercises are planned with parents invited.
Cement Work Progress on South Seventh Street
Contractors laying cement sidewalks curbs and gutters on South Seventh street expect completion within a week. Night work is underway to finish unfinished tasks and the street will receive grading and other repairs afterwards. The project aims to make it one of the citys best streets.
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South Seventh Street
New School Report System Introduced
The high school adopts semiannual report cards replacing monthly grades and adds a department measure of student work completion. Administrators call it a needed improvement and a new standard for evaluating progress.
Evans Dickerson Couple Granted Marriage License
Harry Hershall Evans and Cressie Cleo Dickerson of this city were issued a marriage license.
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Harry Hershall Evans
Cressie Cleo Dickerson
Circus nets over 125000 for Col Wallace this season
Hagenbeck and Wallace shows earned more than 125000 dollars for owner Col Benjamin E. Wallace this past season.
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Hagenbeck & Wallace
Col
Benjamin E. Wallace
Harsham German Club Elects Officers
The Harsham German Club organized on Wednesday afternoon and elected officers including John Perkins as president, Ruth Moore as secretary, and Hilda Shute as treasurer. The club reports a large membership this year.
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Harsham
John Perkins
Ruth Moore
Hilda Shute
Changes in High School Grading Policy
The printed programs for work and classes at the high school show grading aligned with grade school standards instead of the old method. It is expected this change will be more satisfactory and consistent.
Banquet a Great Success for Fall Festival Boosters
At the Masonic Temple last evening about 250 members and supporters of the Young Men's Business Club celebrated the Fall Festival with a four course feast and toasts. Rudolph G. Leeds praised the event and boost Richmond as the gathering featured Halloween decorations including pumpkins and flags. The program ran full with toasts from Perry J. Freeman and many city leaders ending with The Star Spangled Banner.
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Stephen Ruth
Richmond
Rudolph
Leeds
Masonic Temple
Perry J. Freeman
B. B. Johnson
Wilfred Jessup
John L. Rupe
Rudolph G.leeds
Ed Harris
J. F. McCarthy
George Helms
J. M. Lantz
Lee B. Nusbaum
William Bartel
Indiana Library Association Opens Seventeenth Annual Meeting
The first session of the seventeenth annual Indiana Library Association meeting opened in Richmond at the Morrisson Reeves Library. Ada L. Bernhardt welcomed attendees. William D. Foulke gave a paper on public libraries’ drawbacks. Miss Marilla Freeman spoke on library relation to the outside world. discussions followed with librarians from state institutions weighing public access, education, and reading trends.
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Indiana Library Association
Morrisson- Reeves Library
Bundy
Forkner
Miss Newman
Mark Reeves
Steele
Demarchus C. Brown
Chalmers Hadley
Indiana Library Commission
Marilla Freeman
Louisville
Kentucky Library: Associa‘ton
American ‘Library Ts Association
Indiana Associa‘ton
Indianapolis
Marilla Exoemang
Miss Freeman
Public Library
Miss Chapin
Muncie Public Library
Muncie
Final Settlement Approved in Sophia Lyman Estate
Horace C. Boyd executor of Sophia Lyman's estate filed final settlement and report. court approved it and he distributed 17 137 67 among the heirs.
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Horace C. Boyd
Sophia Lyman
Civic Spirit Address by B B Johnson at Masonic Banquet
B B Johnson praised the Young Men's Business Club for its deeds and spirit at a banquet in the Richmond Masonic Temple. He urged optimism, praised nonpartisan conduct, and warned against pessimism and sensational journalism corroding community life.
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B. B. Johnson
Young Men’s Business Club
Masonic Temple
Young Men's Business Club
Richmond
New Money Plan Emerges in Ongoing Debate
Fragmentary notes reveal a new plan proposed to raise funds amid a stalled discussion. The brief mentions multiple iterations as officials weigh financially strategic options without final approval.
Tammany Chief Sees Bright Prospects in New York Vote
Charles F. Murphy of Tammany predicts a strong city vote for Bryan and Chanter as heavy party pressure builds in New York. He notes no city canvass and hints at potential state totals while Bryan prepares a Madison Square Garden rally and local gatherings across districts.
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Tammany Hall
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Murphy
Bryan
Chanter
Madison Square Garden
Bryan to Answer Roosevelt Letter on Labor Questions
New York Oct. 22 National Chairman Mack said Mr Bryan will respond to President Roosevelt's letter urging a declaration on labor issues. Mack added any undecided labor voter should be swayed by the letter and that Bryan will answer it.
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New York
Roosevelt
Bryan
Mack
Democratic Campaign Fund Receives Major Contributions
Chicago reports additional Democratic fund contributions totaling 10934 dollars led by a 4000 dollar gift from Senator R F Pettigree of South Dakota. Senator W A Clark of Montana and Tom L Johnson of Ohio donate 1000 dollars each. Five hundred dollar gifts come from Ben T Cable Wiineis W W Marsh and W J Bryan.
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Chicago
Democratic Campaign Fund
R. F. Pettigree
South Dakota
W. A. Clark
Montana
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Ben T. Cable
Wiineis
W. W. Marsh
W. J. Bryan
Kern with his sick son halts campaign tour
Indianapolis reports John W. Kern Democratic vice presidential nominee arrives after Syracuse stop to learn his eight year old son John W. Kern Jr. is critically ill. There is slight chance he resumes campaigning in Indiana next week with several speeches planned.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John W. Kern
New York
Ohio
Syracuse
Bryan Critiques Republican Grip on West Virginia Farmers
West Virginia coverage paints William J. Bryan tolling crowds in Ravenswood and Huntington as he attacks Republican claims of farmer prosperity tied to the party. He argues soil fertility and prices are not controlled by Republicans, and rails against Wall Street influence and Taft’s deposit protections. He campaigns in Glenwood, Huntingdon, Hurricane, Milton, and other towns, urging reform and Democratic alignment with the people.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wiliam J. Bryan
West Virginia
Ravenswood
Bryan
Republican Party
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Taft
Glenwood
Huntingdon
Hurricane
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St. Albany
Charleston
Montgomery
Fayette
Thurmond
Hinton
Alderson
Ronceverte
Mr. Bryan
Huntington
Democratic Party
Whirlwind finish planned for campaign in Indiana Ohio
Democratic headquarters announce a whirlwind finish to the campaign in Indiana and Ohio. Two state tours begin next week with special training and a slate of speakers led by John Head in Indiana and Thom Smith in the gubernatorial bid.
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Indiana
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