Republicans See Statewide Support For Local Option Bill
Indianapolis special correspondence reports a statewide Republican gathering at Claypool Hotel endorsing rapid passage of a local option bill in the coming special legislative session. Members from both chambers urged action, predicting continued Republican momentum as Democrats face temperance battles with brewing interests backing them. Watson and the state ticket have gained steam alongside McKinley sentiment since mid September.
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Indianapolis
Sept. S
Claypool
Watson
State
McKinley
Leg Is Amputated After Prolonged Gymnastic Injury
John H. Nicholson, a well known city resident, underwent amputation of his right leg just above the knee at Reid Memorial hospital this morning. The operation was performed by Dr. Oliver of Indianapolis and Dr. Bulla after years of suffering from injuries linked to his gymnastic work during college.
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John H. Nicholson
Oliver
Indianapolis
Bulla
Reid Memorial Hospital
Nicholson
Fire Damages Mrs. Brehm Residence On North Eighth Street
Fire department responded last night to a small blaze at Mrs. C. A. Brehm residence caused by a lamp overturned onto a mattress. Carpet lace and other materials valued around 150 dollars were damaged and fully insured. Mrs. Brehm was moving springs when the lamp tipped over.
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C. A. Brehm
North Eighth Street
Leaders Ten Reach Understanding With Governor
Manapolis September 8 Republican leaders who agreed on the special session program including the local option bill will meet with the governor for a thorough understanding. Plans will be laid to head off Democrats who threaten to push the guaranty deposit law to the front.
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Manapolis
Repubblican
Remarkable surgical feat saves life of John Branda
John Branda of the Metropolitan Street Railway Co survived a 2,400 volt electric shock that lasted 15 minutes. A simple double bellows resuscitation saved him, as figures show air flow and a tube inserted through the mouth to the lungs. Dr. Peter J. Gibbons notes electrocution suspends animation rather than killing.
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John Branda
Metropolitan Street Railway Co
Branda
Peter J. Gibbons
Mysterious shot at president details attack near Sagamore Hill
Report shows the shot at President Roosevelt was a target practice incident by Jack Roosevelt, son of a cousin, while Secret Service traced the events. Witness Major Wadworth confirmed the horseback ride and target shooting. Coughlin, held with unloaded weapons, sparked the investigation as authorities assess a deliberate attempt.
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Oyster Bay
Sept
Jack Roosevelt
Major Wadworth
Teddy
Ebner Roosevelt
Camille Weidenfeld
Secret Service
Coughlin
Sagamore Hill
Dirk
Cove Road
Mr. Roosevelt
New York
Weidenfeld
Edward Fisher
W. Emlen Roosevelt
Eughes
City Council to reconvene to vote on last night’s ordinances
City Clerk Merrill said the council must meet again this evening to reconsider and vote on two ordinances passed yesterday due to only seven of eleven members being present. The session also will decide action on the fall festival while officials aim to support the event. Meanwhile, a Cincinnati fire destroyed the Longworth stables at 2 am, with seven horses saved by Alice in a nightgown before her robe was scorched and losses estimated at $30,000.
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Cincinnati
Alice
Longworth
Nicholas
Jefferson Club Meeting Plans Campaign Preparations
The Jefferson club will meet Wednesday evening at the club rooms to arrange the approaching campaign. The drum corps question will be considered. A number of new members will be taken in at this meeting.
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Jefferson Club
Zeck Shaffer Family Reunion Set For September
The Zeck Shaffer reunion will be held Saturday September 12 at Glen Mier Park. All members are cordially invited to attend.
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Glen Mier Park
Divine Healer Faces Citywide Medical Opposition in Richmond
Francis Schlatter, the renowned divine healer, seeks public healings in Richmond, but local physicians led by Wayne County Medical Society oppose such exhibitions as demoralizing and superstitious. Police Chief Bailey must decide whether to permit meetings, while Schlatter’s manager notes past towns often bar him due to physician and druggist resistance. He cites six healings at Jackson Park with over four hundred treated and claims forty percent instant cures.
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Francis Schlatter
Richmond
Schlatter
Bailey
Wayne County Medical Society
A. L. Bramkamp
Bramkamp
Jackson Park
Despised family forced to leave Cambridge City under court order
The Doddy family, longtime disreputable residents from Milton, were ordered by Cambridge City officials to depart after charges of keeping a disorderly house. The parents were arrested, a fire started in their shack during removal, and a suspended sentence was tied to their departure with a noon deadline. If they return, they face jail.
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Roosevelt
Doddy
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West Main Street
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Daddy
Squire Swain
Dublin
Squire
Runaway Horse Destroys Wagon in City Crash
A horse hitched to H. G. Davis delivery wagon bolted through North Fifth Street and Ft. Wayne Avenue, dragging a heavy weight. It crashed into a telephone pole near Deuker Grocery, fell, then was freed from the wagon and found uninjured, though the wagon was badly wrecked.
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H. G. Davis
North Fifth Street
Ft. Wayne Avenue
North Seventh Street
Deuker
Criticism Rises Over Governor Hanly Action on Special Session
Special correspondence notes strong Republican criticism of Governor Hanly for calling an extra session to push a local option bill. Watson urged bonds to Vincennes university, fueling party tensions after Hanly’s anti liquor stance. Critics say action serves no party good and cite law limits and public work costs.
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Indianapolis
Sept
Republian
Hanly
James E. Watson
Vincennes University
Southern Hospital For
Madison
Labor Leader Backs Bryan in Local Address at Glen Miller Park
James Wilson international president of the Pattern Makers Union of North America urged labor support for William Jennings Bryan, criticizing Taft and Indiana Governor hopeful Watson. He praised unions for improving conditions, warned against open shop tactics, and urged laborers to vote in November, citing Gomper's AFL leadership.
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Pattern Makers' Union of North America
William Jennings Bryan
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Taft
Cincinnati
Wilcon
Samuel Gompera
American Federation of Labor
James E. Watson
Indiana
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House of Representatives
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Central Labor Council
Richmond
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