Extra Session Likely Over Indiana Night Riders and Hospital Funds
Democrats press for an extraordinary session to address unspent hospital appropriations and Southern Night Rider unrest. Governor Hanly and Republican leaders discuss changing law on appropriations, potential militia limits, and forming county citizen posses for security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana
State House
Hanly
Goodrich
Sims
Riddick
Union B. Hunt
Bingham
James B. Watson
Mayor Schillinger Hails Baby Girl and Hospital Funds
Yesterday the family of His Honor, Mayor Dr. Richard Schillinger, welcomed a fine baby girl. Both mother and daughter are doing splendidly and the mayor, elated by the event, is said to favor increasing Reid Memorial hospital appropriation. The tip is given to hospital trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schillinger
Richard Schillinger
Reid Memorial Hospital
Lewis Slated for Labor Statistics Chief in Ohio
Columbus, Sept 4 William T Lewis chances to become Commissioner of Labor Statistics as an expected successor to Michael D Ratchford Plans are urged by Taft loyalists Arthur I Vorys and Henry Williams to secure the appointment The move aims to weaken opposition to Taft within the state and Lewis is described as well qualified with prior service under Governor McKinley
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Columbus
Ohio
William T. Lewis
Michael D. Ratchford
Lewis
McKinley
William H. Taft
Arthur I. Vorys
Taft
Henry Williams
Republican Executive Committee
Italian man on trial for alleged murder attempt in debt dispute
In a circuit court trial, Frank Paglia faces assault and battery with intent to kill after allegedly stabbing Joe Rrigo five times near the C.C. and Le bridge. Prosecutors say a quarrel over a fifteen cent telegram fee and ten cent service led to the attack, with interpreters and witnesses present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Paglia
Joe Rrigo
Paglia
Rrigo
W. H. Kelley
Cologero Mercurio
Mercurio
Jessup
Fox
Peter Ringo
Joe
Cincinnati
Paylia
Peter Rrigo
Rrigos
Peter
Joe Ringo
Richmond
Hearst's Party Opens Indiana Campaign With War Paint
Thomas L. Hisgen and William Randolph Hearst launched the Independence party drive in Indianapolis at the English Opera House. James M. Zion presided as gubernatorial nominee. speakers urged labor, farmers, and business to unite, advocating farmer organization, workers' wages, and anti monopolies while detailing slate across Indiana districts and statewide offices.
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William H. Roose
Clark County
Supreme Court
J. Earle McKee
Marion County
Mavourneen Morris
Boone County
Robert Owen
Lawrence County
H. A. Townsley
Lake County
Appellar Court
Elmore Creceus
Crawford County
Warner A. Ross
Congress
Virgil R. Green
Pike County
Merritt G. Ballard
Lafayette
Nathan A. Baker
Jay County
Indianapolis
Thomas L. Hisgen
Independence
William Randolph Hearst
Indiana
Independence Party
English Opera House
New Party
James M. Zion
Geo. W. McCashrin
Illinois
Thos. L. Hisgen
Hisgen
New England
Massachusetts
Governor Guild
Henry M. Whitney
Hearst Attacks Parties Over Corruption and Prices
Mr Hearst described the Independents as aiming to place government in the hands of the people and criticized the two old parties for high living costs. He praised the Independence platform and its presidential candidate, attacking Standard Oil influence and taft roosevelt bryan dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hearst
Independence Party
Taft
Roosevelt
Bryan
West Richmond Plea for Extra Police Winged by City Hall
Police commissioners meet to consider adding a patrolman as West Richmond residents petition for better coverage. Officials fear other sections will demand more officers, though the force currently trails the legal limit. Multiple night beats cover east, south, and west districts with a railway yard to guard.
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West Richmond
Richmond
East End
North Eleventh Street
Park
Main Street
South Eleventh Street
Malin Street
South End
C Street
Corporation
Denunciation of Bridge Whist at Friends Conference
At the closing session of the Friends General Conference in Winona Lake Indiana on September 4 many women denounced bridge whist as a home threat. A speaker said players were losing life’s best, while editorials and newspapers were accused of subsidizing gambling. The conference also discussed Indian work, citizenship, and school reports, naming new officers and outlining endowment efforts.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Friends’ General Conference
Assembly
James H. Atkinson
Edward Harris
Richmond
Wilson T. Dean
Indianapolis
Jesus
South
Two Friends’ Schools
South Carolina
Joseph Swain
Swarthmore College
Bertha Brome
Wilmington
Del
Harry Hawkins
New York City
Edward B. Rawson
New York
Charles Underhill
Brooklyn
R. Barkley Spicer
Philadelphia
O. Edward Janney
Baltimore
Herbert P. Width
West Chester
English Department Head Arrives Next Week in Rich
Prof. Arthur L. Murray will lead the high school English department and plans to move to Rich next week to take up his new duties.
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Arthur L. Murray
Rich
Spur proposal to enter Glen spurting into park debate
A communication from B R B Johnson to the Indiana Polis Star argues for a potential interurban freight and passenger spur into Glen Miller Park to improve access for park users. He cites exemptions for residence streets, contrasts Main and North streets, and frames the issue as balancing civic beauty with public needs for parks and transit.
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B. R B. Johnson
Indianapolis Star
Board of Public Works
Johnson
the Star
Glen Miller Park
Tenth Street
Main
Res
Main Street
East Main Street
North E
North Tenth Street
Twentieth Streets
Watkins Prohibition Candidate Receives Ovation in Ada
In Ada Ohio at Brown Auditorium of Ohio Northern University Prof Aaron S Watkins announced as prohibition candidate for vice president. Robert Patton of Springfield Illinois delivered notification speech while Felix T McWhirter of Indianapolis presided. Vast audience stood, cheered, and waved hats as Watkins responded amid flower bouquets from young girls in a long ovation.
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Ada
Ohio
Aaron S. Watkins
Prohibition
Brown Auditorium
Ohio Northern University
Robert Patton
Springfield
Felix T. McWhirter
Indianapolis
Ind
Watkins
Fall festival decor plans lift Richmond hopes
Decorating committee advances fall festival efforts in Richmond with lights on Main Street poles and city support. Richmond Home Telephone company provides headquarters rooms and rest facilities for out of town visitors and a check room for women and children. A Connersville advertising tour reports 25 000 fairgoers and 3 000 circulars plus exhibits. tire trouble en route interrupts progress.
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Main
Bailey
Western Union Telegraph Office
Richmond Home Telephone Company
Light, Heat and Power Company
Main Street
Ft. Wayne Avenue
North End
Pennsylvania Depot
Young Men's Business Club
The
Telephone Company
Richmond
Finance Committee
Maie Street
Connersville
Perry J. Freeman
Fayette County
Miller Seeks Aerial Truck and Water Main Upgrade
Chief Miller of the fire department seeks increased appropriation next year to fund an aerial ladder truck and additional hose. He argues current ladders are too short for large blocks and factories, cites a past Colonial fire, and notes no steps have been taken to boost department efficiency beyond requests to water works. He also urges a six inch water main to Reid Memorial Hospital and says a West Richmond hose company is not urgent.
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Miller
Fire Department
Colonial
Board of Public Works
Water Works Company
Council
West Richmond
Deuker
Reid Memorial Hospital Board of Trustes
Lawalls Return Home From Niagara Falls Trip
Mr and Mrs L C Lawall and children have returned from visits at Niagara Falls and Pittsburg. Peter Lawall, the father, and his sister Miss Louisa accompany them and will live here. Peter Lawall is a longtime Pittsburg and Reading railroad employee who after 30 years as a minor official received a pension and a gold headed walking stick on resigning.
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L. C. Lawall
Niagara Falls
Pittsburg
Lawall
Peter Lawall
Louisa
Pittsburg and
Reading Railroad
Public Works Letter Defense of Local Street Freight Protest
B. B. Johnson of the Richmond Indiana Board of Public Works defends city actions amid protests by residents over interurban freight traffic. He argues the issue affects the common people with no other playgrounds and contends editorial criticism was sweeping and unjust.
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B. B. Johnson
Board of Public Works
Richmond Ind
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Southern Hospital
Southeastern Hospital
Frank Paylia
Labor Statistics Commissioner
Arigd
Hearst
Willie
Independence Ticket
Tippecanoe County
William Francis Keates
Perry County
J. W. Close
Allen County
Harley S. Snider
Fred L. Hisgen
Vanderburg
SPUR
Glen
Board of Works
Prof. Watkins
Drop Dead
Job
Germantown
Freeman
Milton
Tracon
Robert Study
Loftus Jones
Wilfred Jessup
East Germantown
West Side Hose House
Reid
Memorial Hospital
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