New York Republicans Prepare For Saratoga Convention
Reports from Saratoga New York on September elections indicate broad agreement within the Republican party for the state ticket Governor Odell is expected to be renominated The fight for lieutenant governor ends with George R Sheldon backed by delegations from New York Westchester and Erie counties The platform discussions center on trusts tariffs and canals with a stance against tariff revision to protect American industries The Roosevelt administration plank is expected to be strong Odell will not attend the convention in person citing it would be improper for him to do so
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Wedded to Protection tariff drift and Henderson withdrawal
Illinois leader Joseph G. Cannon campaigned in Rockville Indiana and discussed tariff protection and Speaker Hendersons withdrawal. He defended Roosevelt and favored protection while warning against harming production. In Flora Carroll County Indiana Republican campaign opened with J E Watson speaking to a large audience. In Rockport Indiana Democratic candidate A J Payton faces defeat amid disputes over nomination tactics and a contested election.
Republican Rally Opens Bartholomew County Campaign
In Columbus Indiana on September 21 Daniel E Storms addressed a packed city hall as Judge Marshall Jacker introduced him. The meeting energized the crowd and signaled growing support for county and state ticket candidates amid rising voter enthusiasm.
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Indianapolis Journal
Columbus
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Bartholomew County
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Marshall Jacker
Atholomew County
Would-Be Murderer Saved by Crossing River at Big Four Camp
Lawrenceburg Ind September 21 Harry M. Graw was savagely beaten by Charles Leitert at the Big Four construction camp near Lawrenceburg Junction. Graw’s nose was torn off and his condition critical as officers pursued Leitert who fled to Ohio after threats. Leitert, a noted desperado, faced lynching attempts as the camp goes under armed guard. In Portland, Ind, September 21 James W. Ertle faces a second trial for wife murder after an inquest and conflicting testimony over whether the death was by gun own action or a deliberate act. Ertle claimed his wife killed herself and witnesses revealed prior threats and a family quarrel. The grand jury returned true bill and indicted another man, with Ertle's first trial ending in a hung jury.
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German Catholics Parade Opens Forty Seventh Meeting in Evansville
Visitors from Illinois Kentucky and Indiana gathered for the opening day of the German Romana Catholic Central Society annual meeting in Evansville Indiana. A ten coach special from Indianapolis London visitors arrived. a big parade with five divisions and brass bands passed through main streets ending at St Anthony's Church. The event included a high mass at Trinity School hall and fireworks at Cook's Park. The main business begins Monday morning.
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Indiana Yearly Meeting Reports Westfield Case and Earlham Fund
The Indiana Yearly Meeting reports 1270 dollars subscribed to Earlham College. Westfield church faces disciplinary action over Shuesmith’s admission and minutes erased. Shuesmith is removed from the Friends Church. Christian Endeavorers note declining participation. Eucain M. Seii from Matehanla, Mexico, speaks, with a 50 dollar collection. Sunday opens cloudy, rain feared, but clouds part by nine.
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Large campus crowd fills church grounds for revival services
A vast campus gathering and church services described with large tents, multiple speakers including Mrs. Harriett Green of England and Tillman Hobson of California, plus afternoon duplications and boy’s reform school services. Obituaries note Rev J E Jenkins dies at 77 in Princeton Indiana and Mrs Francina Fountain dies in Dublin Indiana.
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Elks Carnival Ends After Week of Fun in Vincennes
Special dispatch from Vincennes Indiana reports the Elks carnival closed after a week of success. A Bostock Carnival elephant escaped last night and caused a scare before being captured. Otto Brocksmith sues the Bostock Circus for 10000 dollars claiming a bear frightened his horse, broke his knee, and left him crippled.
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Athletic association formed at Garfield grammar school
Richmond Ind September 21 an athletic association formed at Garfield grammar school to involve students in sports and teach business methods. Students will run all activities under instructor supervision with basketball prioritized. Officers include Webster Ward president Marie Kaufman recording secretary Joseph Peltz financial secretary and W S Hiser treasurer.
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Norris found guilty in Rushville robbery case
Rushville Ind Sept 21 jury found Frank Norris guilty after a trial begun May 13 and 4, charged with robbing William Walls and Charles Myers on April 26. Clem Sampson also charged. Judge Morris expected to sentence Norris tomorrow morning.
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Indianapolis Journal
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William Walls
Charles Myers
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Large Bethel farm sale sets county record in Rockport
County treasurer E. M. Payne and president of the First National bought the Bethel farm of 800 acres along the river bottoms for over 20000 dollars. The land yields seventy five to eighty bushels of corn per acre, a record for productivity in this county. Reverend C. E. Kircher announced a call from Maryville Missouri and will likely accept the ministry at First Avenue Presbyterian. Final election returns in Vincennes township show gravel roads carrying votes four to one.
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Flour Mills May Stop Eight-Hour Day Demand Hits Minneapolis Mills
Minneapolis mills producing 16,000,000 barrels yearly face a possible strike if an eight hour work day is not granted. Union officials back the move with National Federation support and warn a wider sympathetic action. 600 members voted to launch an ultimatum to mill owners with a Thursday response deadline. If no agreement, 3,000 workers could walk out. unions seek only union men employed. In Saratoga, Hud son Valley train crews cope with guards as strikers and mobs clash.
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National Federation of Labor
Prosperity Evidence Shows Bank Deposits Surging
The rise in deposits across national and savings banks has doubled in twenty years and nears quadrupling over the era. Historic figures trace growth from 1878 to 1902 with yearly totals by class, including national and savings banks, state and private banks, and loan and trust companies, highlighting rapid expansion and tax reporting impacts.
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Unforgiving Father Expels Princess Stephanie From Palace
In Spa King Leopold refused to speak to Princess Stephanie Countess of Longay and ordered her from the royal palace. She departed Spa by hired carriage, then traveled to Brussels amid sympathetic crowds. Stephanie, daughter of Queen Marie Henriette and Leopold, married Austria’s Archduke in 1881 and widowed in 1889. Her second marriage to Elmer, Count of Longay, was not approved by the king.
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Quarrel Over Deathbed Severs Belgian Royal Ties
The dispute between King Leopold and Princess Stephanie at Spa escalates as the king refuses to enter the death chamber until Stephanie leaves. Queen Marie Henriette requests no embalming and to keep a worn amulet. Crown Princess Clementine assists, Leopold prays at the coffin, and Leopold plans to return to Bagneres-de-Luchon after the funeral.
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Nashville Wins Southern League Pennant
Nashville clinched the pennant as the Southern League season ended with New Orleans, Chattanooga and Memphis winning final games. Nashville led Little Rock by one spot, finishing first with Little Rock in second.
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Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a teething aid for children claiming relief from teething pain wind colic and upset stomachs. It urges purchases from druggists worldwide and notes a price in cents per bottle. The text also mentions a Persian diver and beauty products like Glenn's Sul year Sem staple bath and other items.
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Son shoots father to protect mother in Slateraville tragedy
In Slateraville North Smithfield William C Bonin twenty shoots and kills his father John Bonin forty two at the factory boarding house where his father was a rector. He said he acted to protect his mother from violent treatment and feared for his own life.
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Toepperwein Sets World Wing Shooting Record
San Antonio reports Adolph Toepperwein set a new world record in wing shooting with rifles. He broke 986 of 1,000 targets in the event, achieving a remarkable accuracy mark for the era.
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