Trial of R M Snyder Jury Completed and First Witnesses Heard
In St Louis on October 1 the panel of twenty four jurors was selected to try banker and promoter Robert M Snyder on bribery charges. The State opened its case at 12 30 and witnesses including Edwin B Goebel and Thomas Quinn testified about Athoff’s 1897 City Council election. A defense motion to discharge the jury over a juror’s inquiry about penalties was argued and overruled.
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Robert M. Snyder
Folk
Athoff
Edwin B. Goebel
Circuit Court
Thomas Quinn
City Register
Anderson
Rest Ip
Rorth
South
Former St Louis fugitive Hartmann captured in McAlester
Emile Hartmann once on the House of Delegates roster, a September fugitive, was arrested by a deputy marshal at his brother in law’s residence in South McAlester. He admits identity and faces bribery charges linked to the Suburban and fighting bill affairs, plus perjury. A state reward stood at 00. He will be brought to St. Louis promptly.
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ST. Louis
Oct
South McAlester
Emile Hartmann
House of Delegates
Hartmann
John K. Murrell
Mexico
Minneapolis Police Chief Convicted of Bribes
Minneapolis Oct 1 The jury found former Superintendent of Police E Fred W Ames guilty of taking bribes. Jury retired late yesterday. Defense moved for a new trial. Sentence set for tomorrow. Under law he faces up to ten years in prison, a $1000 fine, or both.
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E. Fred W. Ames
Lato
Confederate Memorial Secretary in Nashville function noted
The report from Nashville Tennessee dated October 1 describes Reverend J William Jones of North Hill North Carolina as involved with Memorial Monation activities in the region and mentions sessions with Johnny Underwood, indicating a Confederate memorial matter in progress.
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Nashville
Tenn
J. William Jones
On Hill
N. C
Johnny Underwood
Indiana South Bend preview three-way race for state title
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a looming three-way battle for the Indiana championship among Notre Dame Purdue and Indiana. Notre Dame's problem is lack of team cohesion despite strong backfield, with Farragher to shore up the line. Purdue returns star players Hahn Davidson Miller Leslie and Knapp and aims for a charge against Notre Dame Indiana. Indiana schedules Chicago and Michigan games as the front line grows heavy as thirty players train, with new candidates Banks Roy and Shirk joining practice ahead of Rose Polytechnic Institute clash.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Ind
Indiana
Notre Dame
Purdue
Best
Horne
South Bend University
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Salman
Doar
Nevere
Lonergart
Michigan
Hahn
Davidson
Miller
Leslie
Knapp
Lafayette Collegians
Franklin
Osborne
Oberlin College
Indiana University
State University
Clevinger
Smith
Chicago
William Banks
Salem
Rob Roy
Marion
Shirk
Rose Polytechnic Institute
De Pauw Notes Echo Fraternity Events And Club Elections
The Biological Club at De Pauw University elected H. H. York as president A. W. Tower as vice president and Josephine Wilkinson as secretary. Delta Upsilon will be represented at the national convention at Marietta Ohio October 9 and 10 by Edwin Gibson and Simeon C. Sayres. A newly dedicated Indiana Alpha Phi Psi home hosted a reunion banquet with seven initiates and visiting alumni including Charles L. Henry A. Small Jack Webster Homer Tally and others. Toastmaster George B. Lockwood presided. Alpha Phi alumnae held a dinner for active chapter and pledges in honor of the national orgs thirtieth anniversary. Thirty-three by invitation dined at a single long table with greetings from Gamma chapter members and alumnae and telegrams of congratulations from Mrs. Robert G. Burdette and Northwestern University deans.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
Biological Club
H. H. York
A. W. Tower
Josephine Wilkinson
Delta Upstion Fraternity
de Pauw
Marietta
Edwin Gibson
Simeon C. Sayres
Indiana Alpha
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Charles L. Henry
A. A. Small
Anderson
Jack Webster
Danville
Ill
Homer Tally
Tennant
Maurice Tennant
Terre Haute
George B. Lockwood
Samuel Brubaker
Frank L. Littleton
Charles L. Sullivan
Indianapolis
Walter E. Irwin
Muncie
Milton Neeley
Lafayette
Harris Shaw
Frenceburg
Fred Fitch
Mr. Lockwood
Hickman
Alpha Phi
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Robert G. Burdette
Pasadena
Cal
Martha Foot Crow
Northwestern University
Indiana University Football Prospects Brighten For Season
Bloomington dispatch notes IU football prospects improving as promising players report. Coaches find more material than feared, strengthening the line and overall depth after concerns about weak early reports.
Women golfers endure rain in Brookline opener for national title
In a brutal rain at Brookline Country Club, 32 women contested the first round of the national championship. Matches extended to 19th greens with four going extra holes. Notables included Mrs. Walter M. Gorham defeating former metropolitan champ Mrs. Edward A. Manice, and multiple ties setting up second round pairings amid cold conditions.
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Brookline
Mass
Mit
Edward A. Manice
Lenox Golf Club
Walter M. Gorham
Philadelphia
Ruth Underhill
Nassau County Club
R. G. Brown
San Francisco
Maud Wetmore
Newport Country Club
Miss Wetmore
Miss Osgood
Newport
Georgiana Bishop
Brooklawn Club
Bridgeport
Conn
Gertrude Fiske
Miss Anthony
Miss Porter
J. T. Hubbard
Harbor Hill Golf Club
Genevieve Hecker
Apawamis Club
Edward Sanford
Essex County Country Club
Margaret Curtis
Pauline Mackay
Mollie Brownell
W. M. Gorham
C. Osgood
F. L. Vanderhoef
Ee William Shippen
C. F. Fox
Beveridge Draws Big Crowd in Peru Outdoor Address
Senator Albert J. Beveridge spoke to about 2000 Republicans in Peru delivering an outdoor address when halls could not hold the crowd. The event, part of a county campaign, drew special trains from Rochester Wabash Marion Kokomo and other towns, with large Republican delegations and strong audience engagement.
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Indianapolis Journal
Peru
Ind
Albert J. Beveridge
Beveridge
Miami County
Péru
Rochester
Wabash
Marion
Kokomo
Rush County Investigation Report Reveals County Debts
George H. McCaslin reports to the Democratic central committee that county officials owe sizable sums from 1880s to 1900s. Debts include Thomas A. Jones with 3141.23, Henry C. Thompson 5564.14, Cyrus F. Mullin 4474, Owen L. Carr 2715. Investigation funded by the party. findings clash with campaign aims and do not affect upcoming elections.
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Indianapolis Journal
Rushville
Ind
George H. McCaslin
Indianapolis
Democratic Central Committee
Jacksoniam
Thomas A. Jones
Henry C. Thompson
Cyrus F. Mullin
Owen L. Carr
Republicans Organize in Noblesville Indiana
A Hamilton Republican club was organized in Noblesville with Edward E. Neal as founder and candidate for clerk of the Supreme Court. C. M. Gentry was elected president and Everett Bray secretary. Several speakers addressed the gathering, and the club plans to lease quarters and become a permanent organization, with similar clubs planned across Hamilton county next month.
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Indianapolis Journal
Noblesville
Ind
Hamilton
Edward E. Neal
Supreme Court
C. M. Gentry
Everett Bray
Judge Neal
Baldwin
Barney Stone
O. S. Glick
Harry Alexander
William Transom
E. E. Neal
Ira W. Christian
W.S. Christian
James Essington
Walter Hunt
Hamilton County
Grant County Meetings in October Campaign Schedule
In Grant county Republican meetings are scheduled across townships from Liberty to North Marion through October. Speakers include William L. Taylor at Gas City on October 9 and Fred Landis at Fairmount and Gas City events. Charles B. Rogers campaigns in Shoals with a strong bid for joint senator in Martin, Lawrence, and Orange counties, opening in Lawrence next week.
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Indianapolis Journal
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William L. Taylor
Fred Landis
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Charles B. Rogers
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Indiana Senatorial Prospects Highlight Local County Tickets
The article notes strong county campaigns in Martin and neighboring counties, with John M. Nemty leading a Republican ticket for clerk and a broad district showing support for Rogers. It portrays him as aggressive and likely a Senate leader, backed by diverse county tickets and about thirty experts in two counties.
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Martin County
John M. Nemty
Rogers
Indiana
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Republican Organization Being Perfected in Madison County
Anderson Indiana October 1 E E Hendee of this city will start his senatorial campaign in Rush county tomorrow speaking at Mays He will stay in the county all this and next week ending at Rushville He then travels to Hancock county to speak in every town Madison county Republicans are perfecting a splendid organization Elwood Alexandria and Anderson lead the effort Elwood plans a Beveridge reception Saturday L B Baldwin Union B Hunt Newton M Gilbert Frank Hanley Governor Cummings and Governor Durbin are listed for October 23 events at the Grand Opera House in Anderson
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
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E. E. Hendee
Rush County
Mays
Rushville
Elwood
Alexandria
Beveridge
Baldwin
Summitville
Union_B. Hunt
Pendleton
Newton M. Gilbert
Frank Hanley
Cummings
Iowa
Durbin
Grand Opera House
Broncho Busting Feature Arrives at Indianapolis Show
Indianapolis horse show to include a broncho busting display by cowboys from Idaho Colorado Montana and Wyoming with about twenty five riders and over thirty buckskin bronchos. W B White of Cleveland sends six horses and joins in coaching parade with six vehicles. Local prizes added by Studebaker and C H Kimball & Co. and city groups plan mounted drills by Indianapolis Light Artillery and municipal services.
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Hugh J. McGowan
Denver
Idaho
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Kansas City
van Camp
Horse Show Committee
Studebaker Brothers
South Bend
Marion County
Chicago
C. H. Kimball & Co
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Cleveland
White
Ashbrook
Palmer
Sims
Reardon
Robert Aull
Gibson Girl
Gibson Boy
Dolly Varden
Doro’ Vernon
Charmion
Iris
John Tobin
Indianapolis Light Artillery
Louisville Horse Show Awards Go To International Entrants
Visiting exhibitors swept prizes at Louisville Kentucky show. Dr John L Wentz of New York won the high stepping harness class driving Lord Golden II with Crow and Murray of Toronto taking second and E R Sims of Chicago third. Glorious Whirling Prince owned by Thomas W Lawson of Boston captured the five gaited saddle horse blue ribbon for $5 000. Toronto entries won money in heavy harness pair events. Florida owned by A R Hopper of London England failed to place.
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John L. Wentz
New York
Crow and Murray
Toronto
Ont
E. R. Sims
Chicago
Glorious
Kentucky
Florida
A. R. Hopper
London
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Fifteen Year Old Nellie Murphy Found At Union Station
Nellie Murphy, a fifteen year old girl who claimed Brazil as home, was identified by her aunt Mrs Hislop last night. The aunt, who works at Frank Ross’s on East Washington, says the girl ran away because her father abused her. The mother is dead. the family lived with another aunt in Brazil. Mrs Hislop says the girl’s real name is Law rence and that the aunt would keep the child if she wished to stay in the city.
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Union Station
Nellie Murphy
Brazil
Hislop
Frank Ross
East Washington Street
Gi Lawrence
Navy estimates call for 52 million to boost fleet needs
The Navy Department releases its 194 estimates totaling 52,426,030.58 for additions and maintaining efficiency. Public debt drops over ten million in a month while receipts rise and a monthly surplus appears. Post Office circular restricts political activity for employes. Debt totals and cash reserves are outlined with September receipts and expenditures showing a large monthly surplus. Public debt, circulation, and mint coinage data accompany the report.
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Payne
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Navy
Treasury issues circular on bonds under circulation laws
The secretary of the treasury released a circular identical to yesterday's New York version with an added note. It states that other satisfactory securities referred to must be accepted for municipal bonds under the e circulation laws, as specified for Priest.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Banks seek bonds as security for public deposits examined
Secretary Shaw formed a committee including Assistant Secretary Ayles United States Treasurer Roberts and Mr Ridgely to review the character of bonds offered by savings banks as security for public deposits and report for final approval, following a New York statement last night.
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Shaw
Ayles
United States
Roberts
Ridgely
New York
Prison Sunday Observance Urged by State Charities Board
The State Board of Charities urges ministers to observe Prison Sunday to educate about prison reform crime prevention and care of dependent children. The board offers to prepare appropriate discourses on request from congregations, noting County Charities support and the need for public sentiment. It mentions cooperation with County Charities and ministerial announcements from Room 8 Statehouse Indianapolis.
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Farmers Institute Program Promises Wide Range of Topics
Lafayette Ind Oct 1 The official programme for the fifth annual Farmers Institute conference at Purdue University Oct 4 includes sessions on dairy interests live stock husbandry agricultural progress and advancement. speakers include W E Stone H E Van Norman A Agee J H Mecees and others. The event invites all institute workers to attend with details for registration through W C Latta.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Farmers’ Institute
Purdue University
N. W. Slater
Marshfield
T. F. Herman
German Reformed Church of
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C. P. Goodrich
Fort Atkinson
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Alva Agee
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Lydia Evans
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State Library
Insana
Nesday
Ee Will Lorena
Sein
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R. H. Wi of
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H. McMahan
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City News Notes and Local Church Meetings
The Ladies' Social Circle of the First Baptist Church plans a reunion meeting in church parlors tomorrow. Unity Circle of Meridian Street M. E. Church meets Friday at 2:30 PM at Mrs. J. T. 911 North Pennsylvania Street. The Public Library Commission hires Miss Georgian Reynolds as assistant to reorganize libraries statewide. The Home Missionary Society quarterly meeting at Elmira Street corner Rader and T first streets urges all members to attend for important business. Police responded to a report from Elmira, New York, about Mrs. Myer Downey, but found nothing amiss. she declined to specify the nature of the trouble.
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Gta
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Simon
Eye-opener: coffee blamed for nervous breakdown dissolves with Postum
A Philadelphia woman credits coffee as the root of her health woes and nervous breakdown. After switching to Postum Coffee she notes immediate improvement in digestion and mood, and reports full recovery after about a month. She urges others to try Postum as a remedy.
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Postum Co
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