Charlie Hernly Eyes Second Republican State Convention
Indianapolis dispatch reports former Gibson County GOP chair Charles Hernly plans a second Republican State Convention to express support for Taft era policies and old‑line protectionist ideals. He cites strong local backing and vows to organize Gibson County delegates to bolster state and county tickets.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Charles §. Hernly
New Castle
Gibson County
Hernly
Barnyard Hen Trained as Soloist Named Singing Peggy
Harold Fennimore, eleven, trains a hen to sing. When he calls Peggy to sing she starts promptly and adjusts pitch on request. The boy's parents are Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Fennimore. the scene is Economy date June 28. Peggy’s performances are reported as skilled and responsive.
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Harold
W. L. Fennimore
Peggy
Insurgent Tide In Iowa Echoes Old Greenback Era
A political speech warns of insurgent Senators in Washington and likens current turmoil to 1870s Greenback challenges. The speaker argues the Republican party will endure, decrying demagogues and noting battles over revenue laws and fiscal policy, predicting the wave will pass.
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Iowa
Cummings
Weaver Acyl
Greenbackers
Republican Party
Weaver
Washington
Bryen
Mystery at Pennsyl vania Freight Office
Detective Isaac F Burns uncovers a hidden ledger in a Pennsylvanian freight depot as a gunshot erupts. Clerk Merl Tittle is struck in the heel but unharmed, panel doors jam, and panic spreads while the detectives vanish into the chaos.
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Nick Carter
Pennsylvania Railroad
Isaac F. Burns
Merl Tittle
Tittle
Hot Weather Drives Interest in Energy Saving Heaters
A reader notes that hot weather heightens demand for economical hot water heaters. He cites claims that a heater saves money by burning pea coal and buckwheat, urging sellers to prove real savings. The piece argues effective advertising reaches the most people likely to buy such devices.
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Palladium
Egypt Acts Upon Roosevelt Advice in Wardani Execution
Cairo recalls Roosevelt's demand to use the big stick after Wardani, the Nationalist who killed Premier Boutros Pasha, was secretly executed at dawn. The event followed earlier riots and Roosevelt's Cairo speech denouncing assassinations as a danger to Egypt’s stability.
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Cairo
Egypt
Wardan
Boutras Pasha
Wardani
Roosevelt
Guild Hall
London
England
Boutros Pasha
Thhe
University of
Swarmsted Pleads Guilty In Evansville Banking Case
Indianapolis dispatch reports William Swarmsted former cashier of Citizens National Bank of Evansville pleaded guilty to violating federal banking laws. He is nephew of Captain Gillett former bank president who was arraigned today and pleaded not guilty. Swarmsted’s sentence was deferred.
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Indianapolis
William Swarmsted
Citizens’ National Bank of
Evansville
Captain Gillett
Swarmsted
Weather Outlook for State and Local Regions
Fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures. Light winds continue as high pressure remains over the area. Citizens may see comfortable evenings and mild afternoons with no precipitation expected.
Wayne County Purses Grow With 1910 Tax Abstract
Wayne County shows a major rise in total taxable valuation for 1910 driven by land and improvements gains across townships and corporations. The state board lists county grand total at about 32 million dollars, with Wayne City alone rising from 13.35 million to 14.29 million. Mortgage exemptions total 930,730, down 29,000 from last year due to farm property mortgage payoffs.
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State Board of Taxation
Wayne County
D. S. Coe
Board of Review
Abington
Boston
Dalton
Franklin
Greene
Harrison
Jackson
Webster
Centerville
Dublin
E. G'town
Foun
City
Hagerst On
Milton
Mt. Auburn
Richmond
Sp. Grove
Whitewater
Saloon Closes as Dry Law Shift Ends in Cambridge City
Hammond report details Peter Ripley timekeeper and Republican, killed in a car crash while Irving Betz drove at 60 mph in fog. Six injured, including Bets, Heiser, Bick, Baker, and Bernice Brackett. Saloon owner Charles Morgan of Cambridge City to hold 11 pm funeral. his long running establishment ceases with Jackson township dry status.
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American News Service
Hammond
Peter Ripley
Simplex Railway Appliance Company
Irving
Frank Bets
George Heiser
Frank Bick
Frank Baker
Bernice Brackett
Irving Betz
Taft Son in Auto Accident injures man in Beverly
Robert Taft son of the President was driving in Beverly Massachusetts when he ran over and seriously injured a man yesterday. The incident occurred in the early afternoon and authorities are investigating the crash.
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American News Service
Beverly
Mass
Robert Taft
Richmond Police Appeal Over Stolen Watch Reward
Richmond police were asked to offer a $50 reward for the return of a watch stolen from Chief of Police Gormon.
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Richmond Police
Gormon
Effort to Buy the Old I O O F Block
Whitewater lodge owns 948 of 1 600 shares and has voted to consider an offer of 40 per share. Richmond lodge met but took no action. Other lodges have not acted. The buyer’s identity is kept secret and a real estate agent would handle the deal. If all lodges sell at Whitewater’s price, the building could fetch 96 000. Past offers valued it at 100 000 with rumors of adjacent property sales if the Odd Fellow block changes hands.
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Odd Fellows
Eighth and
Main Streets
Whitewater Lodge
Richmond Lodge
Woodard Lodge
Herman Lodge
Oriental
Main Street
Veterans Parade Marks State Encampment in Denver
United Spanish War Veterans hold their annual state encampment with a full program led by the Denver Brown camp. A Serpent initiation parades through Main Street, a social welcome by Mayor Zimmerman, a picnic at Glen Miller Park, and an evening dance at the Pythian Temple. Over 500 visitors attend as officers are named for next year’s gathering.
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United Spanish War Veterans
Denver Brown
South Bend
Pythian Temple
Court House
Behailf
W. W. Zimmerman
National Organization
Main Street
Military Order of the Serpent
Richmond City
State Department
Glen Miller Park
Denver Brown Post
Honeysuckle Hill
G. A. R. Post
The
Glen
Veteraes
Indianapolis
Hee
Loyal Order of Moose Initiates New Members At Meeting
At a recent Loyal Order of Moose gathering, several new members were initiated. Names listed include E. F. Layman, Glen McClure, Gamust Robinson, James Herr, Harry Mahl, Homer Evans, Harry Turner, O. M. Evans, William M. Adams, and Walter.
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The
Loyal Order of Moose
E. F. Layman
Glen McClure
Gamust Robinson
James Herr
Harry Mahl
Homer Evans
Harry Turner
O. M. Evans
Wiliam M. Adams
Walter
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