Adair Plans Another Open Campaign Stop at Fort Wayne
Indiana Democrat John Adair pursues a third campaign opening in August at Fort Wayne after small Vigo and Henry county attendances. Party rivals push to suppress Republican events as voters grow skeptical of Democratic efforts amid neglect accusations and reshuffled schedules.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
John Adair
Fort Wayne
Adair
Vigo County
Washington
Capitol
Henry County
Fourth District Republican Meetings Announced Dates and Attendees
Bert Morgan oversees a slate of district meetings in August with national and state candidates James P. Goodrich Captain Harry S. New Edgar D. Bush and Ed Jackson set to attend county committees in Jennings, Jackson, Brown, Bartholomew, Ohio, Dearborn, Versailles, Batesville, Switzerland, Jefferson, Johnson and Franklin with dates August 14 to August 19 in North Vernon Seymour Nashville Rising Sun Lawrenceburg Madison Franklin.
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Bert Morgan
Greensburg
James P. Goodrich
Jenningson County
North Vernon
Goodrich
Jackson
Seymour
Brown County
Nashville
Bartholomew
Harry S. New
United States
Ohio
Rising Sun
Dearborn
Lawrenceburg
Versailles
Batesville
Edgar D
Real Factor I Campaign Elephant Club Expands in Decatur County
The Young Men's Elephant Club of Decatur County grows toward a thousand members as it builds a drum corps glee club soloist and marching unit. A 100-vehicle delegation drew crowds in Greensburg Washington township Clarksburg Adams and Westport. The club plans countywide canvassing and big influence ahead of the election.
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Decatur County
Greensburg
Washington Township
Clarksburg
Adams
Westport
Elephant Club
Hughes to Tour Indiana on Presidential Campaign
On August 8 Charles Evan Hughes Republican presidential nominee will traverse northern Indiana from Detroit to Chicago. The campaign committee says he will deliver twelve speeches on the tour with no spontaneous remarks. Elkhart and Michigan City seek brief train stops to hear Hughes, with Elkhart likely getting a twenty minute stop for a short address. The towns mobilize crowds and stands at depots, each pursuing a chance for a political moment.
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Charles Evan Hughes
Indiana
Detroit
Chicago
Republican Committee
Hughes
Elkhart
Michigan City
Heaven and Earth
Justice Hughes
Hays
Wabash Young Republicans Boost Campaign Efforts
The Young Republicans of Wabash county organize a club aiming to energize the November campaign. Homer Showalter, former Wabash College football captain, serves as president with Herbert O'Brien as vice president, both noted athletes. The group plans 700 members by September and will form a North Manchester branch on August 3 with speaker Richard Fairbanks of Indianapolis.
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Wabash County
Homer Showalter
Wabash
Herbert
Irish) O’brien
Purdue University
Showalter
O’brien
North Manchester
Richard Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Tage SE Gee Ten
Progressives Return Home In Indiana County Race Shakeup
In Wabash County Indiana the Progressives drop out of the March primary race as incumbents withdraw support for the party. F J Bechtold of Wabash resigns his bid for county treasurer and pledges to back the Republican ticket from President down due to national conditions.
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Wabash County
F. J. Bechtold
Wabash
Newspapers Oppose Moss In Cayuga and Dana Papers
The Cayuga Herald and the Dana News both oppose Democrat Moss for reelection, describing the race as a straw in the wind and reflecting Democratic-leaning editorial stances.
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Cayuga Herald
The
Dana News
Congres Aan Moss
Iis
Centennial pageant and midway attractions at Indiana State Fair
At Indianapolis September 4 to 8 1916 the fair features a Centennial pageant reviewing Indiana history from Vincennes to Tippecanoe with fireworks overseen by J Saunders Gordon. Also highlights include a Centennial fireworks program automobile show Hankinsons Auto Polo harness racing concerts daredevil de Carno Robinsons elephants seven braces a Japanese troupe Florida Troubadours Cornellas four Casters Blakes Circus Parker shows a giant roller coaster and a bustling Midway with new rides First time at the state fair.
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Vincennes
Tippecanoe
Morgan
J. Saunders Gordon
North American Fireworks Co
St. Louis
Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association
Hankinson
Weber
Prize Band of America
Ewing
Zouave
Indianapolis Military
Indianapolis Newsboys
Daredevil DE Carno
Robinson
Florida
Cornellas
America
Blake
Parker
Bands and soloists at Indiana State Fair lineup
Four large bands will feature at the Indiana state fair the week of Sept 4. John C. Weber’s band will include two soloists Katherine Hoch soprano from New York Metropolitan and Hammerstein companies and John W. Dodd noted Irish ballad singer. Viva Ethelia soprano famed in western theatres will sing with the Indianapolis Military band. Wallace Ewing Zouave band presents flashy music with singer Miss Huntley. The Indianapolis News Newsboys' band will also be at the fair.
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John C. Weber
Katherine Hoch
Metropolitan
Hammerstein
New York
John W. Dodd
Indianapolis
Viva Ethelia
West
Wallace Ewing
Illinois farm lands for sale near coal under railroad
Want ads note good level well improved farms with coal underlay near railroad for sale at 40 to 100 dollars per acre. For particulars contact TELFORD and SCHWARTZ Salem Marion County Illinois.
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Illinois
Telford & Schwartz
Salem, Marion Co
Ilinois
Business Notice Seeks Poultry Wool and Junk Buyer
A notice from David L. Kaplan states his office has moved to 317 North Section Street in Nesbit's old mill with space to handle poultry wool and junk. He offers top market prices and invites a trial before selling elsewhere, with telephone number 275-2.
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North Section Street
Nesbit’s
David L. Kaplan
Make Money at Home Earn Perma nent Profits
You can make money right around your home as hundreds of men and women do. Work is easy pleasant and permanently profitable. Be your own boss build your own business. You take no risk profit right along. Send name address one reference. L Brown 66 Murray St New York City.
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L. Brown
Murray St
New York City
Notice: Mattix and Foster Sell Fly Nets and Harness
Mattix and Foster offer fly nets and hand made harness for sale. They also repair old harness. Located first door west Sullivan State Bank.
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Mattix & Foster
West Sullivan State Bank
Adair and Watson to Speak at Merom Chautauqua Days
Democratic day on Friday August 25 features John A M Adair candidate for governor as principal speaker. Republican day on Saturday August 26 will feature James E Watson candidate for senator as principal speaker with likely attendance of state ticket candidates.
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James E. Watson
Butler
Fort Wayne
Watson
James Whitcomb Riley
Mr. Watson
Adair
Merom Chautauqua
Dave Giles
John A. M. Adair
Birth of Edna Louise Armstrong in north city
A daughter was born Sunday afternoon to Mr and Mrs William Armstrong of north of the city. She has been named Edna Louise.
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William Armstrong
Edna Louise
Mattix and Foster Offer Jim Dandy Collars for Horses
Farmers are urged to visit Mattix and Foster to buy $2 Jim Dandy Collars to ease sore shoulders on work horses. The broad item promises quicker plowing season and better animal comfort.
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Mattix & Foster
Architects Selected for Sullivan County Hospital Project
The Sullivan County Hospital Board names Ken nerley & Spiegemyer as architects for the new hospital on North Section street with Frank J. Nicholas as supervising architect The firm specializes in hospital designs and prepared plans for Paris Illinois hospital The construction oversight will be by Nicholas and bidding for erection and equipment will follow promptly
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County Hospital
Sullivan
County Hospital Board
Kennerley & Spiegemyer
Frank J. Nicholas
St. Louis
Paris
Nicholas
Indiana State Fair Harness Races Week Schedule
Indiana state fair harness races run September 4 to 8 with large fields and top trotting and pacing stables. Daily programs list racing times and purses from 800 to 6000 dollars, including Western Horseman stakes for three year olds and multiple 1 000 dollar purses.
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Western Horseman
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