Local workers doubt ballot battle will crown November success
The piece reports quartered Indiana politics reacting to Thomas R. Marshall's Democratic vice presidential nomination in Baltimore. Local Democrats show mixed support or opposition, fearing Marshall's deal with eastern delegates, while Republicans fear Harmon Clark and Wilson spells defeat. Delegates debate strategy amid a radical Bryan era platform.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Baltimore
McVartys
Wilson
Washington
Marshall
Indianapolis
Champ Clark
Columbia City
Missouri
Ind
Harmon
Clark
Campaginer
New Jersey
Bryan
Chicago
New York
Governors Marshall and Burke clash for VP on second ballot
At the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore the vice presidential race featured six nominees and a surge for Champ Clark. After tense debates and a dramatic Bryan interruption, T R Marshall of Indiana won on the third ballot to be nominated for vice president, with Burke withdrawing to back Marshall.
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Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Burke
North Dakota
Marshall
Indiana
Flmore W. Hurst
Kinois
Martin J. Wade
Iowa
James H. Preston
Maryland
Champ Clark
H. H. Dean
Georgia
Clark
A. M. Dockery
Missouri
Michigan
Montana
Mississippi
Nebraska
Constantine J. Smith
Omaha
Henry
Texas
Wilson
District of Columbia
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
T. R. Marshall
John H. Burke
Prolonged Hearing in Bresh Case Sparks Courtroom Turmoil
The preliminary hearing for coal miner William Bresh of Linton featured frequent taunts between attorney Arnold Padgett and witness Elva Bresh, with spectators from South Washington shouting and applauding. The case hinges on alleged assault of Bresh’s eight year old daughter. testimony from a Linton physician is set for next Monday. Prosecutor Seal supported the affidavit against Bresh after the daughter’s account was shared with him. Bresh remains jailed as the hearing continues.
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South
Washington
Wiliam Bresh
Linton
J. W. Kellams
Bresh
Elva
Arnold J. Padzett
Jennile Howard
Kellams
Padgett
Washington mystery woman probes Keller in bedding of mercy tale
Washington residents recall a stranger calling herself Mrs Fitzgerald visiting seeking details on Theodore Keller yet leaving behind more questions than answers. The elderly woman posed as a merciful Catholic emissary and pressured locals, with some alleging financial losses tied to Keller while others suspected a mercy mission. The strange visit continued amid claims of hidden finances and a possibly forged identity. The Odon power house changes hands again with D C Green buying from a Linton company led by George Thompson.
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Washington
Angel of Mercy
Daviess County
Theodore Keller
Keller
McCracken
Washingron
Fitzgerald
Chicazo
Pitageral
Spaniddins
Hingis
Othe Weller
Kansas City
Washinston
Louisville
Keller and Said That She Had al the Information She Desired and That Wrahar
Bee
Catheolic Church
van Tress
East Second Street
de Ritzgerakl
St. Simons
Southland
Odon
D. C. Green
Linton
George Thompson
Resolution Adopted At First Methodist Conference
The fourth quarterly conference of First Methodist Washington adopted a resolution urging the reappointment of Rev H. AWen as pastor for the coming year and endorsed WLOS Biddle Vinconhes as superintendent. The meeting included tributes to Miss Tile Young on her birthday and gifts to exhibitors, with refreshments served. A courtroom scene followed as Mrs. Howard rejected a lawyer’s accusation, denying a night with boarders and prompting a heated exchange.
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Feopal Church
Washington
Phon Woking
Prnvader H. Awen
Vincennes
Mortwaren
Melisa
Desir
Res
Hasdean Ph
Adem
Ted
Nastier Ant
Sevine
Tile Young
Nicholas Klass
Dess Young
Katherine Schneider
Miz Ros
Miecher
Josephine Youn
Theodor Kuiiste
Joe Spoan
Joe Bassler
John Smith
Pess Young
Harry Basler
Joe Sam
John Kohler
Nicholas Mangin
Wud Howard
Commissioners sell four road contracts in idle auction
Four road contracts were put to sale Tuesday after no bids were offered. The Bradley road project failed to attract interest, prompting the commissioners to proceed with other contracts as planned.
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Anivell
Bradley
Shop Worker Injured In Monday Afternoon Incident
A factory floor accident left a worker injured when a metal object struck the head and another worker sustained finger damage. Details on the exact cause and identities are unclear due to the damaged report.
Banks Assessed Values in State Review
The assessment lists banks including The Farmers Bank, First National of Odeon, State Bank and Citizen Loan and Trust, and Washington National Bank. Values ranged with Farmers and Merchants at sixty percent, while others showed fixed surpluses. board notes prior year revisions and no bank representatives appearing this year.
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Peodanstom
Piadasdie
Narional
Odeon
Hwarty Urges Notice Of Law Enforcement
The article notes Hwayrty urging attention to law as county officials in De Kalb and David county face stiff enforcement. It mentions health commission rules and monthly reporting deadlines, with penalties including fines and potential loss of licenses for physicians and midwives who fail to comply.
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Bewaule
Washinston
Daviess County
Phlvel
Deine Aprentino
Otter
Sremusto
N. Heeer
Headta
J. A. Donallsor
Tala
Straper
Coun Ev
Attorney Cabled Sollar at Preliminary Hearing
Arnold J. Padgett of Padgett Padsett represented William Bresh of Linton at a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Kellam. The eight year old accuser Elva testified she is living with her aunt Jeagie Howard in Linton.
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Arnold J. Padgett
Padgett & Padsett
William Bresh
Linton
Elva
Kellam
Ttle
Jeagie Howard
Civil War Veteran Jaco Hedrick Found Dead At Home
Jaco Hedrick, a veteran of the Civil War and member of U S Giant Post, died at his home east of the city on the state road after suffering a sudden angina attack while at work in his garden Monday. His widow survives with six children Abraham John Th Lamet George Currie and Mrs Maud Molten. Hedrick was seventy nine years old.
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U. S
Post. G. AL Ry
Mr. Hedriet
Hiarden
Wuout Smelack
Pearh
Abraham
John Th. Lamet
George Currie
Maud Molten
Hwoedries
Kentucky
Abraham Wedris
Kentucke
Defendants Found Guilty in Domestic Assault Case
In a Monday afternoon session Judge J W Kellams found WHL Davis Fohraingy sinpeon and Clara Simpson guilty of assaulting Simonson and Simo. Davis and Simpson were fined eight dollars plus costs. Simpson jailed as Davis and Mrs Simpson avoided fines. The arrests followed a fight at Mrs Simpson’s home on Van Trees Street last Saturday night.
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Whl
Davis
Fohraingy Sinpeon
Ads
Clara Simpson
J. W. Kellams
Mrz Simpson
Simonson
Simo
Jistice Kellame
Mrs. Simpson
Simpson
Larkin Brothers Firm Solved After Thirty Years In Business
The Larkin Brothers partnership ending after three decades of merchandising in the city. John F Larkin and his son William ham and Frank regain the store on the north side of the square and the adjacent fence along East Main Street. Patrick R Larkin’s co ownership dissolves and PLW gains his interest in the store buildings.
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Looxoatee Sentinel
John F
Patrick R. Larkin
Larkin Brothers
Whham
Frank
PLW
Robber Attempts Breakin g at Howard Stewart Home
A robber unsuccessfully tried to enter the home of Howard Stewart on West Main Street shortly before midnight Monday. Family members heard the intruder at a window and rear door and the suspect fled when the break in was detected.
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Howard Stewart
West Main Street
June Brides Scarce as Licenses Dip to New Low
In June a total of 25 marriage licenses were issued by the circuit court clerk at WLOH. The count marks the smallest June figure in recent years.
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Wloh. Kiefer
Eirente Court
Local worker to relocate family from Rising Sun to East Street
M J Seward, employed by Clore Manufacturing for five percent of the plant's work, will move his family from Rising Sun to East Street. He has worked at the plow factory since it opened here and when it was located at Rising Sun.
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M. J. Seward
Clore Manufacturing Company
4 Works
Rising Son
East Stain Street
Mr. Sewrard
Rising Sup
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