Attorney Lee Bays in Gun Shooting on Burlington Train
Lee Bays, a city attorney, was involved when J. J. Gallagher, a Nebraska sheriff, fired a revolver on the Bryan special near Denver. Bays ducked under a table as bullets sprayed through diner windows and helped overpower the intoxicated officer. Bays had been introducing Mr. Bryan to passengers during a stop.
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Lee Bays
Bryan
Burlington
J. J. Gallagher
Nebraska
Denver
Colo
Bays
Sullivan
Gallagher
Mr. Bays
Mr. Bryan
California
Rally at Hymera Draws Sparse Local Attendance
The Daily Times notes only 18 locals joined a Hymera rally last Friday. About 300 attendees from other towns filled the opera house for speeches by M. A. Dickson John E. Lamb William A. Cullop Gilbert Gambill and O. P. Smith addressing party politics and local issues.
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Hymera
Daily Times
Opera House
M. A. Dickson
Chris Newcome
Ollie James
John E. Lamb
Terre Haute
William A. Cullop
Hack & Simon Brewing Company
Vincennes
State Board of Equalization
Qld
Gilbert Gambill
O. P. Smith
Gompers
Sullivan Electric and steam laundry shut down due to water shortage
The Sullivan Electric company with the steam laundry halted operations for three straight days last week because the water supply ran low. Rain Friday night restored enough water to run lights until midnight and during the day, but the shortage will persist without more rain. Everyone is urged to conserve water until supplies increase.
Jury Deadlock in State Versus Isaac Spence Bootlegging Case
The jury could not reach a verdict after seven hours of deliberation in the bootlegging trial of Isaac Spence. Prosecutors Marshal Norton and Hanford accused Spence of selling a half pint of whiskey to Sam Hanford for 25 cents on June 25 in an alley behind the public square. Hanford’s testimony wavered. Spence claimed he gave his quarter to buy the whiskey from Joe Cooper, who then left town shortly after the incident.
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Isaac Spence
Spence
Sam Hanford
Marshal Norton
Hanford
Joe Cooper
Cooper
Saturday fair winners amid bad weather show modest turnout
The Saturday fair drew a small crowd due to inclement weather. Prize winners included Stallion J H Coulson, Broodmare John Thomas, and Roberta Zike for crochet and corset covers, with several other top placing entries across poultry and crops.
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J. H. Coulson
John Thomas
Beulah Wimmer
Roberta Zike
Lib Lilly
Loys Burnett
Helen Hartfelter
Finley Collins
Hannibal Zike
John W. Shepherd
W. L. Mason
Floyd Dillingham
W. A. Gray
Masquerade Social at Royal Neighbors Halloween Night
Masquerade social hosted by the Royal Neighbors on Friday October 30 offers 10 cent admission with supper included. Prizes will be awarded for the most comically dressed masquerader. Program features instrumental numbers by Hazel Kirk Sayle Mary Frances Maxwell and Ming Sion among others.
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Caanty Ove Eee
Hazel Kirk Sayle
Mary
Frances Maxwell Aosta Agitial Hhuate
Ming Sion
O Haver Claims Sullivan Times Garbled His Letter
Thomas B. O Haver president of the Bryan 30-cent club of Jefferson township protests a Sullivan Times article published October 22. He says the paper distorted his remarks about Miller Pool and Trustee Spencer and asserts he did not give consent to use his name or quotes.
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Jefferson Township Club
the Times
Thomas B. O’haver
Bryan
Jefferson Township
Union
Sullivan Times
Times
Sullivan
Ind
Miller
Pool
James Miller
Ora Pool
Spencer
Paol
T. B. Ohaver
John Mitchell Urges Miners to Vote Their Conscience
John Mitchell states he did not authorize posters bearing his likeness or political views. He urges union members to evaluate candidates and vote according to conscience, endorsing trade unionists and reform-minded officials, while stressing labor unity beyond party lines.
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New York City
United Mine Workers’ Journal
United Mine Workers of America
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Buffalo
Maters
American Labor Movement
Organizations of Labor
Workingmen of America
Congress
W. B. Wilson
T. D. Nicholls
District No. 1
W. D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees
James P. Maher
United Hatters of North America
John G. McHenry
Benton, Pa
Trade Uionists
Wien
Taft Victorious In Chicago Tribune Forecast
Chicago forecasts Taft ahead of Bryan with Taft at 295 to 188 in electoral votes. The piece analyzes state-by-state outlook including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, and New York, noting Taft likely wins New York with Hughes tying in and Indiana and Ohio possibly for Bryan. It covers regional expectations, party dynamics, and the near-finish of the campaign with results due November 3.
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Chicago Tribune
New York
Taft
Bryan
Chicago
William H. Taft
McKinley
Indiana
Ohio
Nebraska
Maryland
Empire
Hughes
Chanler
Solid South
San Francisco
Cal
California
Denver
Col
Colorado
William J. Bryan
Guggenheim
William G. Evans
Denver City
Hartford Conn
Connecticut
Sherman
United States
Frank. B. Brandegee
Delaware
Dover
Del
Illinois
Deneen
Cannon
Indianapolis
Ind
Mine Workers Dispute Sparks Injunction Suit in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute on October 25, United Mine Workers District 11 President Van Horn and officers filed a petition for a perpetual injunction against national board members led by T. L. Lewis. Judge Cox granted a temporary restraining order with hearing set for November 9. The suit seeks to prevent the national officers from removing District 11 officers and taking district assets until the case is heard.
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District 11
National
T. L. Lewis
National Board
John E. Cox
M. C. Hamill
van Horn
D. N. Curry
Charles Fox
Frank Ramage
W. P. Rollins
Harry Moore
James O’laughlin
John P. White
W. D. Ryan
John Fallon
Thomas Hagegarty
S. A. Whetzel
William Morgan
N. J. Ferry
A. R. Powers
Miles Dougherty
John E. Morgan
Charles Hargrove
Duncan McDonald
W.H. Rogers
Harry Banfield
John R. Lawson
John McGinn
Thomas Cairns
Peter Patterson
T. J. Smith
W. H. Fairley
John L. Britton
M. F. Purcell
George Baker
Michael Barry
Don Kelliher
National Office
L. D. Leveque
John Hickey
Lewis
United Mine Workers
District Board
District No. 11
District ii
Apathy Rules in Iowa Vote Outlook Taft Lead Placed
A political preview notes Democratic ticket in all counties contrasts with Taft and the national ticket. It predicts voter apathy and a likely Republican plurality, estimating about 276 000 votes for Taft and a margin near 50 000 in Iowa.
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Taft
Iowa
Des Moines
Runaway buggy injures Glenn Detty in Carlisle incident
In Carlisle on October 27 Glenn Detty and a companion were thrown from a buggy when it ran away. Detty suffered multiple injuries including a brain trauma as the buggy overturned. The companion also rode injuries. Authorities investigated the accident.
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Carlisle
Glenn
Detty
Anda
Murder case up in circuit court over 1906 Dugger killing
The Charles Stuart murder case goes before the circuit court. Frank Landers, owner of a Dugger saloon, is charged with killing Stewart on December 2, 1906, by striking him with a club during a quarrel. Several witnesses say Stewart offered no defense.
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Charles Stuart
Frank Landers
Stewart
Dugger
Landers
Thomp son Arrested Over Father’s Money Scam
Acting on tips from Bicknell Marshal Willis arrested Walter Thompson, 21, at the Davis hotel Monday night. Thompson, who posed as a man with a Terre Haute woman, took $500 from his father and began a spree. $317 remained on him at arrest.
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Bicknell
Marshal Willis
Walter Thompson
Davis Hotel
Thompson
Terre Haute
Mrs Woods Very Low Ill At Home
The condition of Mrs. W. E. Woods who is very ill at her home on North Section Street is unimproved. Her health has been expected to fail for several days and this morning her condition is extremely bad.
Arson Suspect Thomas Shepherd Detained in Hotel Fire Case
Sheriff Walters arrests Thomas Shepherd on arson charges tied to the McCammon hotel blaze. Grand jury indicted Shepherd and Belle Hinkle. Hopkins is held as a key witness. Shepherd, an ex convict now farmer, was released on 500 dollar bond and may testify.
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Walters
Thomas Shepherd
McCammon
Belle Hinkle
Hopkins
Shepherd
Michigan City
Henderson
Anonymous letter targets Cass liquor trade and threats
An anonymous note to Prosecutor Walter F. Wood accuses a Cass druggist William Smith of running a blind tiger. The writer warns of white caps if law enforcement fails, but Wood dismisses the threat and refuses to pursue unidentified tips.
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Walter F. Wood
Sullivan County
Indiana
Cass
William Smith
Wood
Fairbanks Politics and Trustee Candidates
Fairbanks discusses local politics and trustee duties in District No. 4. The column questions the fitness of candidates and criticizes untrustworthy clerks, urging voters to scrutinize past teachers and trustees while condemning chronic loafers. J. D. C.
Marriage Licenses Listed In Local Records
Marriage licenses issued include Jesse Mahan to Della Bitzegaio and Alex Hollingsworth to Icy Bennett. Other entries note Charles Johnson to Laura Plew Joseph Edwin Houck to Victoria Padgett Direlle Batson to Myrtle Ward Onis Allen to Melda Newcome Ed Walters to Elva Worley John A Montgomery to Ada Smith Charles M Bunch to Lizzie Hardin Ira McCracklin to Sthel Sims Audie Carruthers to Zella Johnson.
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Jesse Mahan
Della Bitzegaio
Alex Hollingsworth
Icy Bennett
Charles Johnson
Laura Plew
Joseph Edwin Houck
Victoria Padgett
Direlle Batson
Myrtle Ward Onis Allen
Melda Newcome
Ed Walters
Elva Worley
John A. Montgomery
Ada Smith
Charles’ M. Bunch
Lizzie Hardin
Ira McCracklin
Sthel Sims
Audie Carruthers
Zella Johnson
New Suits and Legal Actions Report
Enma Ambs sues I. S. Railroad Co for relief. Sarah J. Rogers vs Asbury Manuel Carter Thegley and William H. Jones Jr for an injunction. State vs Orlan Richardson paternity. Petition to sell ward real estate. Mary James vs Charles James divorce. Hix Davis vs Oscar Rich account. Mary E B Griffin. Ferrell B. Speak er.
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Enma Ambs
I. S. Railroad Company. Co
Sarah J. Rogers
Asbury Manuel
Carter Thegley
William H. Jones Jr
State
Orlan Richardson
Ferrell B
Mary EB. Griffin
Ward
Mary James
Charles James
Hix Davis
Oscar Rich
Miss Clara Jenkins Dies at 34 in Carlisle
Miss Clara Jenkins aged 34 of Carlisle died Friday in Wayne Hospital from consumption. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Jenkins of Carlisle. Funeral services were held Sunday conducted by Rev. ____ at the local church.
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Clara Jenkins
Carlisle
Clara, Jenkins
Fe. Wayne
Chi, Jenking
Ae Rter T Wiis
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THE
Jefferson
John Mitchell
Hudson
W. D. van
Auditor of State of
W. A. Cullop
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Vincennes Distillery
Board of Review of
Knox County
John C. Billheimer
Auditor of State
Sullivan Union
Tom Shepherd
Cass Township
Fairbanks
Scott City
Farmersburg
J.D
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