Kern Must Face Music On Bribe Case In Indiana
Indianapolis June 27 John W Kern faces pressure from Democratic leaders after his French Lick speech accusing eight legislators of selling out to brewers. He refused to name the eight, prompting skepticism that holdover senators will back him for senator next year. Critics say the charge damages Kern and his allies and could stall his bid in a tense caucus while urging alternatives in the party.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Lkely
French Lick
Kern
Shively
United States
Senate
Taggart
John Kern
Tom Taggart
Hennessey and Skunks Featured in Miltons June Report
Milton Ind June 27 Bent on a village trail Benton Wissler west of town killed a six feet eight inch cow snake David Parker south of town killed a six foot black snake in fields Wissler also found four star skunks and an interviewer quoted him at length temperance politics and Kern supporters dominate discussion with claims about eight double crossers brewer influence and county option repeal plans Owen Heaton of Fort Wayne touted for Congress Twelfth district with Republican hopes of flipping the seat as incumbent Democrat Cline faces criticism
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Milton
Ind
Benton Wissler
David Parker
Wissler
Kern
United States
Owen Heaton
Fort Wayne
Judge Heaton
Indiana
Cline
Congress
Echo of a Tragedy Estate Settlement in Circuit Court
The final settlement of Alexander Meek’s estate, a victim in the division fence line quarrel, filed by widow Oma Meek as administratrix, lists property valued around 3300 dollars. After debts, about 2500 dollars were distributed to the two heirs, Oma Meek and daughter Hazel.
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Alexander Meek
Oma Meek
Hazel
City Board Rejects Public Music Funding For Glen Miller Park
The board of public works refused city subsidies for summer bead concerts at Glen Miller Park, noting Richmond already pays 5460 yearly for the park. A YMCA committee and William A. Bond sought 200 for musicians, with the streetcar company pledging 150 and concession profits half as much. The city may cut the band to 15 18 players and seek private donations or higher concession support while honoring the pavilion contract.
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Board of Public Works
Glen Miller Park
Young Men's Business Club
William A. Bond
Harlan Simmons
Zimmerman
Hammond
Richmond
Traction Company
Weekly Heat Wave Record At Pumping Station
The last week saw daily highs near 90, never below 56, with only one clear day. Temperatures reached 89 twice 90 twice and 95 on Thursday the week’s peak. No rainfall occurred yet corn stalks reportedly grew inches under the dry, hot weather.
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I Mercury
Estate inventory for Martha J. Kauffman filed
An inventory of the estate of Martha J. Kauffman, deceased, ordered by Andrew M. Smith as administrator, reports personal property valued at 606.61 dollars. A quoted remark from Uncle Eben is included about facing consequences.
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Martha J. Kauffman
Andrew M. Smith
Eben
The Day Load and Summer Advertising
The Day Load drains profits as constant engines produce electric juice. Selling daytime output even at a loss helps curb the leak. Summer is a dull season. some avoid advertising, hoping to save money, but ads create demand and sustain trade.
Settlement of Emma Bowman Estate Ends in Equal Shares
In final settlement Hugh Allen as administrator lists twelve paternal and maternal uncles and aunts as the only heirs. The estate valued at 2242.59 with debts paid leaving 1743.13 for distribution. Heirs agreed to divide the balance equally to avoid litigation.
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Hugh Allen
Emma Bowman
Principals In An International Case Scene At Villa
A photo shows Mrs Mary Scott Castle Charlton at a villa where Porter Chariton and Judge Paul Chariton, his father, are present. The Italian judge questions laundry workers as part of the tragedy. Charlton’s attorney plans to fight extradition while alienists are retained.
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Charlton
Porter Chariton
Charitons
Paul Chariton
Capta
Scott
Mi Ton
Starr’s large claim as James P Goodrich receiver outlined
Henry C Starr of Chicago once of this city was allowed 15000 dollars as counsel for James P Goodrich the receiver for the C C L railroad in a decree confirming the sale to Chesapeake and Ohio Railway filed in Indianapolis federal court. other large allowances included 30000 to H M Verrill Baker Daniels for the Old Colony Trust trustee for three mortgage divisions and 15000 to Byrne and Cutcheon Ferdinand Winter for American Trust Company counsel.
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Henry C. Starr
Chicago
James P. Goodrich
C. & L. Railroad Company
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Indianapolis
Mr. Goodrich
H. M. Verrill
Baker and Daniels
Old Colony Trust Company of
Boston
Starr
Miller
Shirley
Byrne
Cutcheon
Ferdinand ‘Winter
American Trust Company
Byrne and Union Trust Company
Noble C. Butler
The Weather Thunderstorms Tonight and Tuesday Outlook
The forecast calls for thunderstorms tonight with a trend toward clearing Tuesday. Little overall change in temperatures or conditions expected, keeping skies variable and humidity moderate across the region.
Mayor Warns Firms Over Street Repairs In Richmond
At a board of works meeting Mayor Zimmerman declared that public service corporations using Richmond streets for mains will receive notice to repair streets properly or the city will do the work and bill the companies. He cited ruts and hollows from pipe digging, with gas and water firms as the worst offenders. Representatives will be summoned before the board to hear the ultimatum.
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Zimmerman
Board of Works
Richmond
County road improvement bids expected July 11
Ten days after the county commissioners ordered the National Road improvement, bids for the project are to be received by July 11 as opponents consider appeals. Despite objections over cost and township tax implications, about 500 residents supported the petition led by Vernon D Grave. An estimated cost of up to 57000 by special engineer Fred Charles guides bid limits, with several bidders anticipated.
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Vernon D. Grave
Commissioners Court
Circuit Court
William Dudley Foulke
Item
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Fred Charles
Wireless Telephone Demonstration by Dr. Clark Brace at Westcott
Indianapolis doctor Dr. Clark Brace will demonstrate the Collins Wireless Telephone at the Hotel Westcott on Monday and Tuesday. The public is invited to witness this invention described as the greatest of the 20th century.
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Clark Brace
Indianapolis
Westcott
Collins
Georgia Desperado Barricades Home In Ocilla Shootout
William H. Bostwick, armed desperado, barricaded in his Ocilla home with six children and killed three men, including Chief Davis and Deputy Sheffield. State militia sent from Fitzgerald and Albany as locals fear a lynch mob. Officers, including Sheriff McInnis, are seriously wounded or dying. mob surrounds the house awaiting authorities.
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Bostwick
Ocilla
William H. Bostwick
James Gill
McInnis
Bass
Tucker
Atlanta
Brown
Ocilla County
W. H. Bostwick
Davis
Sheffield
Irwin County
Fitzgerald
Albany
Law
Oollis
City Court Deals With Minor Offenses
Police Court this morning fined Edward Alexander a dollar and costs for public intoxication. William Ared, a girl, was not arranged. Drudy, 50, of 636 North Thirteenth Street, was arrested after his wife triggered the case but offered a different account. The child is a witness.
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Edward Alexander
Costa
William
Drudy
North Thirteenth Street
Entre Nous Outing Planned for July 9 and 10
The Entre Nous club schedules a two day outing at Hotel De Bum west of town on July 9 and 10. anticipation runs high for a big time event with games and social activities.
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Hotel de Bum
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Hennessey
Glen Miller
Mary Scott Castle
Road
the Palladium
City OF
Williamsburg
Economy and
Webster
Georgia Badman
Desperado
Entre Nous
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