Close Corporation Fails to Mask City Hall Intrigue
A 1913 Washington city political critique denounces a bid by Mayor McCarty and aides to perpetuate control through a close corporation. It accuses officials of pressuring Democrats to nominate incumbents and of smearing rivals like Bourgholtzer to secure reelection.
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James W. Ramsey
Washington
McCarty
James Bourgholizer
Spencer
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Boursholtzer
Ig McCarty
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Terre Haute A Local Debate on Governance and Morals
A Tribune-Edition piece argues Terre Haute should self-correct crime and lax governance, urging local officials to impeach failing officers and resist state centralization. It condemns illicit liquor, praises state and federal reform, and highlights public safety, shade-tree campaigns, and community responsibility.
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Terre Haute
Tere Terre Haute
Evelce
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Indiana
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Nngipeys
Estes
Dian
Ralston
Sunday Schools Advertised in Owen County Democrat
A large display ad in the Owen County Democrat, published by George H. Griffin, promotes Spencer Sunday schools and local churches. The piece argues churches and Sunday schools should use modern advertising to advance religious activities alongside business ventures. It praises the Speacer church and Sunday school community for their enterprise and outreach efforts.
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Owen County
George H. Griffin
Spencer
Couny
Nullifying the Law Editorial Focus
The Huntinsburg Independent reprints an Indianapolis News editorial on pardons and the governor's mercy power. The War Herald adds that the pardoning system is abused with two cases under consideration, one a life sentence for a wife’s murder and another a youth who beat his head.
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Independent
Indianapolis News
War Herald
Indiana
Indiana Electrocution Affects Shelbyville Man
A 35 year old man in Shelbyville was electrocuted after touching a live trolley wire while attempting to carry a pipe. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Georg Street and involved a wealthy resident.
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Jay
Nell
Georg
Woman sues Metropolitan Insurance over unpaid life policy
Sue Handy files in Daviess circuit court claiming Metropolitan Insurance failed to pay a life policy for Cynthia Arnott, though all premiums were paid. The suit seeks 200 dollars in judgment, with Alvin Padgett named as attorney for the plaintiff.
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Daviess Circuit Court
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Cyrthin Arnett
Sue Handy
Cynthia Arnott
Alvin Padgett
Bank Robbers Surrounded in Missouri Hills After Omaha Bank Theft
Three men blew the Omaha Arkansas bank safe and stole 700 dollars. They fled into wooded hills across the Arkansas Missouri line as an eight man posse closes in. Three farmers who tried to stop them were overpowered and disarmed in the confrontation.
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Arkansas Line
Missouri
Jury System As It Was Practiced Years Ago
In old quarter sessions jurors were to stay beneath the jury box until a verdict was reached. The usher stood by with a willow wand, ready to strike any juror who rose prematurely before the twelve minds agreed.
Alfordsville Meeting Draws Largest Sunday Crowd
The Alfordsville gathering led by Rev. J. H. Moore of Seymour opened with promising prospects. The Sunday night audience was the largest ever seen, and the junior chorus along with a postcard shower was well received. The revival will continue through Sunday.
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Alfordsville
J. H. Moore
Seymour
Tender Found Near Blue Hole In Wreckage Recovery
A wrecking crew from Washington shops moved to the Blue Hole Tuesday morning to recover the tender of the B and O Southwestern engine 401 that carried four men to death in the Blue Hole tragedy on March 27. The tender, found about seventy five feet south of the trestle, was sought after several failed attempts to locate it since the catastrophe.
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B. & O. Southwestern
Blue Hole
Goon
Washington
Merriman Arrives as New Washington School Superintendent
Prof E D Merriman arrives from Belvidere Illinois to take duties as superintendent and become an instructor at the county teachers institute.
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E. D. Merriman
Washington Public Schools
Belvidere
Finois
Merriman
Mears Returns From Charleton Visit In Fine Spirits
Charles M. Mears visited his daughter Mrs. E L Whitney and family in Charleton Wisconsin. He enjoyed favorable weather and returned to Daviess refreshed. He reports a new supply of stories for friends, though they may be worn.
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Indianapolis
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Terre Haute
Charles Hunt Wall
Cam
Tender Found Near Hole Clearing Siles Off Water
A large shipment from the south was located near a hole. Workers recovered the tender on Tuesday morning and will soon have it loaded into the ships.
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United States Tennis Leads in International Cups Reign
The United States defended the polo and France cups and reclaimed the Davis Cup in tennis amid optimistic signs for the sport. Youth participation grows as grass and asphalt courts spread nationwide, with young players emerging under veteran stars.
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Williama Jor Wallace Johnson
England
Me. Loughith
Clarence Gffin
John Strachan
William Johnson
Pacific
Toast
Newport
Ate
Scholastic
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