Republicans Convene in Bloomington Aided by Large Delegation
The Bloomington opera house hosted a major Republican district convention with broad county representation. Incumbent Joseph H. Barr was re elected by acclamation after a keynote by James Wade Emison and supportive remarks by Elmer Hastings. Delegates from Daviess and surrounding counties praised Barr and backed Chaney for Congress as well as Fairbanks for President.
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Blomington
Bloomington
Joseph H. Barr
Bruceville
Barr
James Wade Emison
Vincennes
Elmer £. Hastings
Washington
Daviess
Hastings
Daviess County
John C. Chaney
Congress
Ira C. Batman
House of Representatives
Bat- Man
Fairbanks
Chaney
Nat U. HI
Republican county central committee reorganization meeting
The Republican county central committee met in the circuit court room last Monday and elected officers by acclamation with Josiah G. Maillen as chairman Hillary K. True love as vice chairman Parry A. Hastings as secretary treasurer and Cabiles G. Sefirt as executive member. Allen urged unity for reelection and discussed whether to choose the county ticket by convention or primary, with no action taken and candidates left to decide. Also reported is the death of D. C. Clark of Pittsburg whose body was found near Bridgeport Illinois from exposure after drinking, with coroner Abell citing death due to exposure and burial arrangements in Vincennes.
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Republican County Central Committee
Circuit Court
Josiah G. Aaillen
iHitlary K. Truelove
Pariy A. Hastings
Epmaster
Cabiles G. Sefrit
foPe
Allen
D. C
Clark
Pittsburg
Snowden Brothers
Bridgeport, Ill
Vincennes
Bridgeport
Abell
St. Francisville
M. G. Cough
Lawrence‘ville
B. & O. Southwestern
Snowden. Brothers, Oil Firm
Township Returns From County Meetings Elect Delegates
Delegates named from various townships after county meetings held Saturday to elect delegates and precinct committeemen. Key delegates include William , E Hastings, Harvey Tredlood, Louis Keith, and Hugh D Simonas. Precinct committeemen listed by precinct with several names such as Clarence B Wallace and Thomas Ingletdn Madison Township delegates to district convention.
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William
Walla
Ehmer E. ‘Hastings
Harvey. Treddlood
Louis’ Keith
George W Wilkeford
Milton’ FiteGerald
Wilheym Vance
Hugh
D. Simonas
Thomas Nugent
Clarence’ B.wallace
Thomas. Ingletdn
Miss Fannie Moran dies after fatal kitchen fire
Miss Fannie Moran eighteen? seventeen? years old domestic in the Bear home near Oak Point died Wednesday afternoon from severe burns. She woke about five in the morning and flames spread as she tried to light the kitchen with coal oil, clothes igniting and burning off. She ran through the dining and living rooms before collapsing on the porch, as Mr. Emery Bear rushed to help but could not reach her in time.
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Fannie Moran
Emery Bear
Oaktpen
Mr. Bear
accident shocks community and prompts aid drive
A terrible crash drew immediate response from local authorities and residents. Officials urge vigilance and communal support as investigators assess causes and provide resources to affected families.
Miner Killed by Falling Slate at Gilmore Mine
Lon Ragsdale, age 47, died Tuesday afternoon at Gilmore mine in Sullivan county after slate and rock collapsed trapping him. His assistant Herbert Rector was severely injured but not fatally. Ragsdale, a longtime miner and former grocer, left a wife Mary and two children, Laura and Walter, with many relatives notified. funeral planned for Friday.
Deed of a Maniac Shocks Banks Family Tragedy
A disturbed man attacked the Banks family injuring William Banks son of the murdered man and was jailed at Elizabethtown. The tragedy occurred Sunday and Ma Banks died. The brothers were buried together on Tune day afternoon. The Banks family are prominent in the county. The assailant had recently been released from an insane asylum and visited the Banks home, where Martin Banks and his kin were present.
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Sensi Banks
William Banks
Elizabethtown
Ma Banka
Tugaday
Banks
Si Vney Banks
Thie
San
Martin
Werg
Pete
Gunfire Follows pursuit as woman wounded and suspect jailed
A pursuit ends with a man using a double barreled shotgun and handgun. Lucy Banks summons a doctor after a shooting that leaves Martin Banks unconscious and Miss Sheyka prostrate. The wounded suspect, Morrow, is jailed but expected to recover.
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Ihen William ‘Hawke
Lucy Banks
Martin Banks
Sheyka
Morrow
Death by Own Action at Shoals Farm Fire
Josiah Edwards a well known Halbert township farmer set fire to his father’s home near Shoals then shot himself, dying instantly. The residence and contents were destroyed with heavy losses. Edwards had shown mental instability and prior self harm attempts. He was unmarried, middle aged, son of Joseph Edwards living east of Shoals. The fire occurred around 4 o’clock while the family slept.
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Josiah Edwards
Halbert Township
Art
Edwards
Joseph Edwards
Shoals
Bogard township Republicans plan early nomination meeting
The Bogard township Republicans announce a convention this Saturday to nominate township officers. The event coincides with the district convention delegates selection day. Caleb J. O Dell letters the Herald alleging collusion against Mr Alles for county chairman, which Mrs O Dell calls false. The Herald notes O Dell’s view may overstate the situation, and claims no real opposition to Mr Allen for county chairman existed aside from a Washington Democrat’s fabrication.
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Bogard Township
Caleb J. O' Dell
the Herald
Odon
O'Dell
Alles
Allen
Odell
The
Washington Democrat
Langford Sues for Divorce in Chicago Court
Mrs Dora Langford daughter of Charner Hawkins files for divorce from Walter Di Langford in Chicago court alleging desertion. They have one child and she is living with her parents in Washington. Details mention her marriage in Chicago and her husband a physician at a medical college. she is Hawkins’ only daughter.
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Dora Langford
Charner Hawkins
Elreart
Chicag
Walter di Langford
Jone
Washington
Erike
State Board certifies list of qualified school staff
The state board at its meeting on Wednesday certified a list of qualified school staff. County Superintendent and city officials noted the action as part of ongoing certification efforts.
Horrall Receives Owing at Congressional Hearing
Horrall has received attention for outstanding debts amid a congressional inquiry. The hearing highlighted financial responsibilities and questioned timing of payments affecting officials. Additional details remain unclear from the fragment.
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Horrall
Death’s Record in Bounty for One Week
Charity will no longer render its hospitable hand and give succor to Charley Hull who for forty or more years has depended on the generosity of the Washington public. Hull died at the county farm after a long decline and illness including pneumonia. He drifted to the city about forty years ago and lived on benevolence, sleeping outdoors in summer and at the courthouse basement in winter. The mechanism of his mind was weak and he claimed mistreatment by an uncle, which he said caused his infirmity. The body was taken to Bonham morgue and burial occurred at Oak Grove cemetery after funds were raised by subscription. Also noted: Mrs Margaret Williams aged fifty-one died at Wheatland after two years of lingering illness. Elizabeth Dayton of Veale township died at six o’clock Tuesday afternoon. causes include consumption and old age.
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Charley Hull
Washington Public
Charley
Washington
Hull
Illpois
Crazy Hull
Court House
Hall
Bonham Morgue
Oak Grove
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Lonefelst
John C. Billheimer
Joe. G. Allen
Ellis
Josiah G. Allen
Charles G. Serrié
Ezra Mattingly
William A. ‘Wallace
Thomas _Nugent
Milton Fitegerald
Charles G. Gardiner
Ward Co
Faith
Elmer
George D. Abraham
Robert H. Bell
George
A. Faith
Hugh L. Cox
Haugh G. "Faith
Jack Lilve
J. E. Pershing
Charles ‘Banta
A. W
Cawhey
William M
Alkman
James Meads
T. Mc Sears
Leigh Banford
Patis Snow
Indiana
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Patigan
John ¢. Bluheimer
State’s
I Ison
Rat
Henry Sefrit
Hubert Bizera
Harrison Township
Ames B. Leach
John Aldwin
First
Dan Hopkins
G. Smith
Frank Bales
George Wilson
Ww. G. Scott
Frank Eaton
Reeve Township
J. Cc
Arvin
Dean’ Leming
Plainville
FP. Corlett
S. E. Bush
Dave Williams
Washington Township
Veale ‘Toit
Madison Township
A. W. ‘Caughey
J. H. McCarter
Mit
Lon
Hagsdale KI
Lon’ Ra Scale
Gilmour
Sullivan County
Meridian
Rector
Aagédale
Lawson H. Stuckey
Ragsdale
Laura
Cincinnati
cHe
Wales
Frank
Buffalo
N.Y
Hiram
Wall
Meridian Street
Montgomery
Danville
Grape Creek
Til
Pike Veguaty
Mary Knaker
Walter
Elizabeth Cahill
Bues
Onu
Uool
Death
Margaret Williams
Wheatland
James
James Bell
Arthur Jackman
Adda
Maysville
Elizabeth
Dayton
Soman
Veale
L. Dayton
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