Indiana Second District backs Fairbanks for president
The Second district Republican convention at Vincennes voiced strong support for Calvin Coolidge era vice president Charles Fairbanks. Delegates elected James Wade Hmison and Charles E. Henderson to the national convention and instructed them to vote for Fairbanks, highlighting district unity and enthusiasm for Indiana's delegation.
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Vincennes
James Wade Hmison
Charles E. Henderson
Indiana
Fairbanks
Chicago
Emison
Henderson
Mattingly Praised by Petersburg Press for Sound Judgment
The Petersburg Press commends Senator Mattingly of this district for preparing another high license measure as the next legislature convenes. It lauds his ability integrity and industry and notes the district is proud of his leadership and compares favorably with any in the state.
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Petersburg
Mattingly
Chaney splits on parcels post amid race talk
The Democrat reports J C Chaney neither favors nor fully opposes the postmaster general’s parcels post plan. He notes consideration for a rural parcels post but warns mail order houses may gain benefits. Chaney has opposed the general measure while supporting certain proposals from the fourth assistant postmaster general. Governors Johnson enters presidential nomination discussions as Bryan allies show concern.
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Democrat
J. C. Chaney
Chaney
the Herald
Alx Times
Festmanster
Meyer
Hearst papers discuss currency plan and Indiana convention
The text notes William Randolph Hearst backing an elastic currency proposal and reporting a New York comparison. it mentions Indiana Democrats set to hold their state convention in Indianapolis on March 25 and 26 with mob sentiment at a committee meeting supporting a local option plank.
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William Aj Hearst
Bryan
Hearst
New York
Indianapolis
State Committee
Plattoria
Second District Politics Rich With Contest and Possible Alignments
Vincennes editor Charles G Leftit reports on district convention mood and Washington contacts backing Fairbanks as possible Republican nominee. He predicts a lively primary in Indiana with Cyrus E Davis seeking victory or exit and Alvin Padgett and William Lee entering the race as contenders in a tense political spring.
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Washington Herald
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Vincennes
Washington City
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Hemenway
Washington
Faire
Chicago
Mr. Serrit
Indiana
New England
Fairbanks
Rand Alli
Great Central
Ves Ault
Congress
Cyrus E. Davis
Eboke Yard
Davis
Alvi Padgetti
Alvin Padgett
Beva Spiker
Paradine
William
Lee of
Mitchell
Brown
Megs
Oracle
Den
Weillena
Padgett
Robert W
Public notices echo from the Second District
Public congressmen and district figures appear in fragments of an itemized notice. The readable text references political figures tied to the Second District and implies official activity or events without full context.
Agnes Hamersly 63 Dies After Pneumonia at Home
Agnes Hamersly wife of Andrew Hamersly died at 5 46 Friday morning from pneumonia after a brief illness. She was 63, born Agnes Campbell in Lawrence County, lived near Corning then moved to the city in 1902, survived by three children Mrs John Burris Mrs Fred Hayes and Barry Hamersly and by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral at the Christian Church Sunday. burial Mt Olive. Also notes death of Mrs Margaret Alford in Alfordsville after asthma attack. she was 70 plus, surviving five children.
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Antw. J. Hamersly
John Burris
East Walnut Street
Hamersly
Lawrence
Aounty
Christian Church
Agnes Campbell
Andrew Hamersly
New Albany
Corning
John ‘Burris
City
Fred Hayes
Christian ‘Church
Mt. Olive
Margaret Alford
Alfordsville
Reeve Township
Mary Alford
W. D. Baker
Mirs
H. H. Summers
Loogootee
Ill Yokum
John W. Alford
Smeltzer Plans New Shop and Electric Plant in Elnora
William Smeltzer vows to reconstruct his machine shop and electric light plant in Elnora. S A Whitman deeded a lot at the north end of Odon Street for the site. Donations are being urged to aid construction. Brick or reinforced concrete buildings are planned with operation hoped in six to eight weeks.
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Elnora News
William Smeltzer
Wa‘chine
S. A. Whitman
Odon Street
Rota
Man fined for intoxication in Wheatland address case
Beverly Hurley a middle aged man gave Wheatland as his address and was fined after arrest Thursday evening for intoxication by May or Russell authorities.
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Beverly Hurley
Russell
Township proposes new school building at Boxtown
Superintendent Bytris held a Thursday conference with Township, Brown, and County officials on the plan for a proposed new school building at Boxtown. Debate included creating a township high school, but the plan was abandoned and the final decision favored constructing a house rooms facility.
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Brown and County
Bytris
Boxtown
Brothers Reunited After Years of Silence in Green Township
Joseph Ockerman, a Green township resident near Bloomfield, sought his elder half brother William Ockerman who had last been seen in 187 . After letter inquiries and a tip from The Herald representative, Joseph learned William was alive in Washington. The two men, though half brothers, shared deep affection and finally met after years apart. William had worked at the Davicas county courthouse and Brown Brothers brick and tile works.
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Joh Ockerman
Lem Ito
Joseph Ockerm
Green Unity
Ving
Bloomfield
Willa Ockerman
Joseph Okerman
Josep
Washington
William Ockermant
Heald
William Ockerman
Davicas County Court House
Brown Brothers
Local notes on crops weather and church services
In the neighborhood a fine wheat crop is noted though the melon yield may be smaller this year. Barber saw mill halted due to bad weather as residents report illnesses and measles. Preaching at Mt Olive Sunday at 10:20 AM with Rev Johnean of Petersburg and Rev J B Hanlock of Petersburg expected.
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James
Singleton
Thomas Singleton
Washington
Emery Lett
Jahie
Everett
Mt. Olive
Johnean
Petersburg
J. B. Hanlock
Feterspure
Surprise wedding took place in the west end
A surprise marriage occurred Thursday evening as Miss Minalda 8 officiated at 7 20 PM. The bride, a pretty daughter and longtime employee at the Beatis, tied the knot with her groom in a ceremony near the west end, witnessed by family and friends.
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West End
Miss Minalda
Ant
Beatis
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Persistent Coughs
An ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar for stubborn coughs and cold relief with mild laxative effects. Guaranteed product in a yellow package is sold by Smithi and Winton.
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Edy
Foley
Smith and Winton
Smithi
Winton
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