Turman Township Republican Convention Ad
The republicans of Turman township will meet in mass convention at Graysville Saturday September 5 1914 at 2 00 PM for nominating a republican ticket. Dirrelle Chaney County Chairman Walter F Wood Secretary. Haddon Township Republican Convention in Carlisle Saturday September 5 1914 at 2 00 PM for nominating a republican ticket. County Chairman.
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Turman Township
Graysville
Dirrelle Chaney
Walter F. Wood
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Indiana Republican executive committee named by Hays
State Chairman Will H. Hays announced a five member executive committee with diverse district representation from Evansville Indianapolis Fort Wayne Michigan City Frankfort. Members include Phelps F. Darby Edward H. Schmidt Fred A. Sims Will C. Geake and H B Tuthill.
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Indianapolis
Will H. Hays
Indiana Republican Organization
Phelps F. Darby
Evansville
Edward H. Schmidt
Fred A. Sims
Frankfort
Will C. Geake
Fort Wayne
H. B. Tuthill
Michigan City
Darby
Indiana
Vanderburg
Tuthill
Hays
Labor Day Parade in New York Canceled for Charity
For the first time in thirty years New York City will skip the Labor Day parade this fall. Unions will divert parade funds to aid unemployed members, a charitable move drawing national notice amid debates on economic hardship and President Wilson’s psychological theory.
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New York
New York City
Wilson
The Story of Mary's Cat in Bloomington Star
A satirical poem recounts Mary neglecting her cat while claiming to win prizes at clubs and a dubious husband feeding the kitty. The tale notes the cat starving, a returned auto, and a mouse scene involving Mary.
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Ditivg
Bloomington Star
Mary
Bridge Whist Club
Betting Indicates Progressives Finish In Indiana
Indianapolis August 25 Betting on an obscure board shows Democrats and Progressives may control election boards this fall while Beveridge Bull Moose hopes fade in Indiana. Small wagers reveal an understanding to count on official results and limit Republican challenges, signaling diminished Beveridge momentum and coordinated bi partisan influence.
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Indianapolis
Tom Taggart
Beveridge
Hugh Miller
Secutor
Bull Moose
Indiana
Marion County Grand Jury
Beveridge Party
Miller
Pick-Ups of a Funeral Ride Revel in Funeral Parade
A county resident recalls a tale of a retired farmer and his only grandson. After a neighbor died the grandfather lent his automobile and survey to the deceased’s family. In gratitude the family thanked him, and the grandson quipped that if anyone else dies they can use the outfit, since the boy is allowed to drive in a funeral procession.
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Tibe
Onion grower’s pun sparks Carlisle town tale
Joe T. Akin recalls a Carlisle moment when a Jefferson township farmer known for onions was asked if he had any for sale. He replied no and mused aloud as they walked, I wonder if that fellow meant ingens.
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Joe T. Akin
Carlisle
Jefferson Township
Local family hosts relatives from Louisville Kentucky
Mr and Mrs James R Riggs and family returned from visiting relatives in Louisville Kentucky W J Leach of Gordon Nebraska a former resident of the county is the guest at parental duties herd
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James R. Riggs
Louisville
W. J. Leach
Gordon
Nebraska
Governor Ralston to Open Indiana Campaign at Tomlinson Hall
Governor Ralston will deliver the Democratic keynote for Indiana during the state fair week at Tomlinson hall on September 19. The event, chaired by Fred E. Barrett, signals a broad rollout of Democratic speakers statewide amid scrutiny of irregular legislative work and calls for accountability for “consummate scoundrels.”
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Indianapolis
Ralston
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Fred E. Barrett
Bert Hendren
General Assembly
Lake County
Crawford Fairbanks-Taggart
Charles Washington
Thomas Taggart
Never Missed an Election in Over Sixty Years
Uncle Nick Yeager of Fairbanks township, nearly 84, lifelong Republican, attended the county convention. He votes the Republican ticket since 1852, casting his first vote for Zachary Taylor and noting his 1856 vote for John C. Fremont as one of five Republican ballots in Fairbanks Township. He has never missed a local election since 1852, missing only one state election in that span.
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Nick Yeager
Fairbanks Township
Nick
Zac Taylor
Republican Party
John C. Fremont
Fairbanks
Northwest cloak room talks hint Northwest politics shift
Washington reports Democratic cloak room chatter suggests few Northwest Democrats will win in the next election. Democrats blame the Wilson administration for neglecting Northwest industries and interests, signaling a regional political realignment.
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Northwest
Washington
House of Representatives
House
Democratic Leader Pushes Bill for Confederate War Claims
Washington notes Oscar Underwood leads a bill through the House to open claims for Confederate land occupancy during the 1865 crop year. Critics warn of a potential Treasury drain as loyalty requirements are challenged and funds shifted between general and benevolent accounts. The piece tracks party lines and state fund distributions across 1891 to 1913 with emphasis on benevolent institutions and superintendent party balance.
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Bill
Washington
Treasury
Oscar Underwood
Democratic House
Underwood
Mr. Underwood
Mann
Antonio Q. Lovall
Quitman
United States Court of Claims
Standing Committee On War Claims
Republicans Plan Vigorous Texas Campaign In Split Democracy
Indianapolis Aug 25 Philip B Baer Texas Republican chairman says Republicans will mount a strong statewide campaign in Texas districts for the first time in the state s history A split in the Texas Democracy followed a primary with Ball losing to Ferguson amid anti prohibition bitterness Baer notes Col Philip Republican nominee for governor will tour the state by automobile in September as national agencies report a likely GOP fight to carry Texas this fall
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Indianapolis
Philip B. Baer
Paris
Texas
Baer
Republican State Committee
Lone Star
Indiana
Peru
Bull Moose
Progressive Party
Ball
Wilson
Bryan
Burleson
U. S
Joe Bailey
Ferguson
Col. Philip
Dun
Democrats explain taxes in desperate financial framing
Indianapolis August 25 The Democratic press bureau argues the last legislature raised the benevolent fund tax not the general fund tax. The report claims the benevolent institution fund and general fund have operated as one since 1891, with transfers to cover state expenses.
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Benevolent Institution Fund
General Fund
Benevolent Fund
Ten Cent Benevolent Institution Fund
Benevolent Institution
General
Ten Cent Benevolent Institution
Indianapolis
Democratic Press Bureau
Democrate and
When a piano was a wonder in York
Mrs. Carrie Mikeworth, 82, returns to Indianapolis after visiting Hutsonville and York. Born in York, she recalls in her youth the town as a regional hub between Terre Haute and Vincennes with the sole local piano within forty miles. She reflects on social gatherings and changes in the community.
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Carrie Mikeworth
Indianapolis
Wilhite
Hutsonville
York
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Mikeworth
Burrows Visit Indianapolis Seeks Denver Move
Mr and Mrs B B Burrows of Indianapolis visit relatives in town. Mrs Burrows formerly Miss Belle Coulson and grew up here. They plan to relocate in Denver. Miss Louise Elliot of Newark Ohio visits Miss Zoe Beasley.
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B. B. Burrows
Indianapolis
Burrows
Belle Coulson
Denver
Louise Elliot
Newark
Ohio
Zoe Beasley
NEW THEATER AT FARMERSBURG
Farmersburg sees the Colonial theater nearing completion a 60 by 120 foot building by Hardy McClanahan and Andrew Thompson a five year lease to J Hurley Drake and J M Hopewell with plans to open nightly for vaudeville legitimate productions or moving pictures seating 500 with dressing rooms two front store rooms rented and seven offices on the second floor the project aims to fill a long felt community demand.
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Farmersburg
Hardy McClanahan
Andrew Thompson
Ben
J. Hurley Drake
J. M. Hopewell
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E. A. Billman
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