A Leaf From History on Major Joseph Hamilton Daviess
Dr Fayette Dunlap of Danville Kentucky begins a three part series on Major Joseph Hamilton Daviess the Kentucky soldier and lawyer whom Indiana county is named for The essays blend history with sympathetic sketches of pioneers and frontier life including the struggles against hostile forces and the moral character of early settlers.
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Joseph Hamilton Daviess
Kentucky
Indiana County
Fayette Dunlap
Danville
Gazette
Daviess County
Indiana
Dr. Dunlap
Daviess
Editorials Clash Over Indiana Temperance Split
A Bloomington Telephone editorial urges Republicans to unite as the party reels from last year’s defeat blamed on temperance factionalism. The Winamac Republican criticizes the Telephone, arguing the piece was uncalled for though sincere.
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Bloomington
Geft
United States Senate
Albert J. Beveridge
Winamac
Beveridge
Be- Mille
Beveridge Kealing Relations Rally for Party Harmony
The piece argues Beveridge and Mrs Kealing remain firm friends and contends the resignation of Mr Kealing was for personal and legal reasons. It dismisses rumors of a split, predicts no serious opposition to Beveridge, and urges Republicans to unite for Indiana’s political future.
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Beveridge
Kealing
Fening
Indianapolis News
Hbel
Stealing
Indiana
Hanly
Dunkirk Split on Wet and Dry Saloon Measure
Dunkirk voters face a county split outlying Blackford and Jay townships. Blackford remains wet while Jay votes dry. The dueling status shapes local alcohol rules and future enforcement.
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Dunkirk
Alecta
Governor seeks power to remove officials over enforcement
Governor Marshall urged the legislature to empower the executive to remove persistently derelict officials and to act against gambling. if the legislature refused, the governor would use the attorney general to pursue gamblers, arguing strong executive action is needed to curb corruption at the Orange County gambling hub.
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Marshall
Criffd
Hedlta
Orange County
Hanly
Argus-Bulletin
Tae
Jean
Democracy and local control in police power debates
The article argues against concentrating power in a central executive, praising local responsibility and public oversight. It notes the legislature’s refusal to grant arbitrary power and expresses skepticism about centralization, urging communities to manage police regulations locally.
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Supreme Court
Batore
Senate
Democratic House
Attempt on J Frank Hanly Linked to Local Option Show
Fort Wayne News notes an attempted assassination of J Frank Hanly connected to his local option advocacy. The report suggests the incident may aid him as a chautauqua speaker, with the Bible verse sentiment about all things working together for good.
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J. Frank Hanly
Fort Wayne News
County option debates and civil action dominate Oregon evening
The piece critiques city officials in Knox county over county prohibition funding and election calls while noting court actions may clarify legal interpretations. It railes against sensational political tactics and hints at broader national issues from Turkey to technological fantasies.
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Knox County
Refusal Near Evanaville Public Institution Nicknamed Woodmere
A fragment notes a local refusal connected to a public institution near Evanaville known informally as Woodmere though its official title is troublingly suggestive.
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Evanaville
Woodmere
Night rider rumors questioned in White River valley
Fort Wayne editorials dispute sensational tales of bands terrorizing tenants in the White River valley. While exaggerated, tensions remain over rental splits as landlords seek one half of crops and tenants resist beyond one third, with some violence and land idling reported.
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Daviess
Pike
White
Rerr
Indiana
Pike Counties
White River Valley
Fort Wayne
White River
Loogootee Morals Defend Against Local Booze and Dogs Fear
A Bloomington terror of mad dogs sparks a defense of Loogootee morals. Mayor Gates refutes accusations in a Sentinel letter defending Loogootee against drinker slander while Tribune and Capital comment on local virtue and politics amid public fear of an epidemic and dog control actions.
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Bloomington
Gates of
Loogootee
The
Sentinel
Local Option News
Indiana
United States of America
Loogootee Tribune
the Tribune
Adby
Revival meeting spectacle in Sullivan described
The Sullivan Times reports a revival in a local church led by evangelist Barrett. The chorus featured men whistling while women hummed, drawing mixed reaction as townsfolk recalled a white horse street parade by another evangelist.
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Sullivan Times
Barrett
Dow
Turpie and Golfar Recall Turpie Campaign Rivalry
The piece reflects on Senator Turpie, once a Democratic challenger in Indiana's Ninth District against Schuyler Colfax. It notes Turpie lived at Monticello and started in 1862, facing Colfax in joint debates and losing narrowly. Colfax, a strong debater, left Turpie admiring his opponent’s abilities.
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Turpie
Congress
Schuyler Colfax
Monticello
Colfax
Turple
House
Northwest
Bayonne Boilermaker Injured In Railroad Accident
Ben Lynch of Bayonne New Jersey a boilermaker by trade suffered a severe railroad accident on the B and O Southwestern line in the city. His right hand was amputated above the wrist and head wounds required stitches. Lynch with companion Charles Lambert rode a freight to Washington after the incident.
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Ben Lynch
Bayonne
New Jersey
B. & O. Southwestern
Lupeh
Janes
Scott
George W. Willeford
Ralph W. Willeford
C. P. Scudder
Lynch
Mournful Night Crash Involves 24 Year Old Lynch
A night visitor to Cincinnati, Lynch, was struck near the Ice Plant around 11 o’clock. He is 24, living in Bayonne New Jersey, with parents notified. He recalls nothing since leaving Vincennes, likely due to heavy drinking, and has worked in Illinois oil fields. He knows Robert Lose of New York who recently lost both legs in a local railroad accident.
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Cincinnati
Lynch
Bayonne
N. J
Vincennes and
Ilinois
Robert Lose
New York City
Schuck Will Probate Filed In Daviess County
Frail will of Mrs. Catherine Schuck filed for probate names heirs Mrs. Louisa Gross Peter Schuck Henry Schuck and Mrs. Mary Werker. Codicil dated April 12 after Mary Werker’s death provides estate division rules. Mrs. Schuck died at east Oak street. personal property goes to Mrs. Gross with real estate divided equally among heirs. Harley Smoot and John H Spencer witnessed the will. codicil witnessed by Henry Herr and John Spencer.
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Catherine Schuck
Daviess County
Louisa Gross
C. l. Gross, Baker
Peter Schuck
Henry Schuck
Mary Werker
Enemies to Autos in Wheatland Threaten motorists
Report claims eastern Knox County residents are sabotaging autos with road tacks amid recent killings and runaway incidents. A restored Bar nett car bound for Vincennes had tire failure near Wheatland, and a Wheatland escort to a dance suffered the same tire explosion from tacks on the road.
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Knox County
Wheatland
Barnett
Vincennes
City Court Fixes Fines for Intoxication After Train Accident
Mack Cissell and Charles Lambert companions of Ben Lynena were brought before Mayor Russell for intoxication after the incident near the ice plant. Each fined one dollar plus costs but unable to pay, they jailed to serve the fine. Lynch remains in county jail with arm and head injuries, improving and expected to rise in a day or so.
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Mack Cissell
Charles Lambert
Ben Lynena
Russell
Lambert
Cissell
Lynch
Tearing Away Building On Van Trees Street
Workmen have begun to tear down the former Ward poultry house at east Van Trees street and east Fifth to make way for a two story brick business building. Plans are complete and contracts awarded with site clearing starting immediately. Occupancy is planned by mid May. The frame building was moved from the McKernan site over twenty four years ago.
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East van Trees Street
East Fifth
Ward Poultry House
Prick
McKernan
Jong Daily
Eight Pupils Graduates in Shoals High School Class
Announcements for the nineteenth annual commencement list eight graduates: Helen Harker, Hazel Hawkins, Opal McDermod, Jesse Chattin, Walter Boyle, Virgil Porter Thomas Albright, and Ernest Baker. The ceremony is set for Monday evening May 3 with a banquet to follow served by the Shoals alumni association.
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the Shoals * High
Helen Hacker
Hazel Hawkins
Opal McDermod
Jesse Chattin
Walter Boyle
Virgil Porter Thomas Albright
Ernest Baker
The
Shoals
Railroad work near depot headline hints at upgrades
A Baltimore and Ohio western railroad company crew places new pod equipment on the foot west of the depot, signaling ongoing maintenance activity in the area.
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Baltimore and Ohio -Borthwastern Railroad Company
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