Democratic exchanges and remarks on leadership and ownership
The item catalogs quotes about Tom Taggart replying to Governor Hanly at Petersburg and asks if Judge Buskirk’s ruling vindicates a retirement from Democratic leadership. It also cites a Sullivan convention claim about Fred Bays and Henry Watterson opposing government ownership of public utilities, noting Watterson’s NY interview on public ownership and party power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taggart
Hanly
Petersburg
Henry ‘Watterson
New York City
Wattereon
Political Intrigue In Indiana Gambling Question
The Orange County circuit court ruling grants Mr. Taggart a temporary respite while hotel firms press their side. The case will reach the Indiana Supreme Court for final settlement. The Democratic national chairman is viewed as benefiting from a gambling house that the governor had to suppress.
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Taggart
Orange County
Supreme Court
Indiana
Hanly
Thomas Taggart
Lee W. Sinclair
Republicans urged to nominate capable judge in Greene and Sullivan
The piece argues Republicans should pick a lawyer rather than a politician for judge in Greene and Sullivan counties amid Democrat unrest. Voters demand judicial integrity and competence, not cheap politics, and the nominee should have strong character and professional ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Sullivan
Gambling Crises and Blackmail Tied to French Lick West Baden
Reports detail violent attempts to dynamite the French Lick casino and West Baden venue in a bid to extort money. Ballard and state officials discuss clandestine activity, with blackmail notes and dynamite threats cited as part of a broader effort to halt gambling in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick Valley
French Lick
West Baden
Chicago
Mark
Orange County
Ballard
Mille
Hadley
Colonial Hotel
Fresich Lik
Repeoh Lick
Health report notes births and marriages in quarter
The three month report by Dr. Aly Donaldson shows 161 births in the quarter with five mothers having a sixth child and three plural births. Typhoid cases total thirteen, diphtheria three, fever seven. there were fifty-six weddings with brides under twenty and grooms over fifty in April through June.
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Aly. Donaldson
Board of Health
Daviess Tecurity
Donaldson
Taggart to Stay as National Chairman Amid Legal Battles
A statement from the state committee asserts Taggart will not resign as national chair amid court cases and casino ties. It notes the national committee is inactive for two years, giving time for Taggart to retire if desired, while acknowledging his influential friends who would not support removal.
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Taggart
National Committee
Tom
Indiana
Hen
Dispute Over Judge Nomination Splits Sullivan Greene
A Sullivan convention splits over the Democratic nominee for judge in the Greene Sullivan circuit. One faction backs John A. Riddle of Greene county, while the other demands a circuit-wide primary allowing every party voter to choose. The dispute highlights the corrupting influence of partisan politics on Indiana’s judiciary.
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Greene
Sullivan Counties
Sullivan
John A. Riddle
Greene County
Indiana
Town Faces Fire Threats in Pikes County Center
In a small Pikes County town with about 600 residents, fire protection is limited and fires often burn out on their own. Officials note repeated “firebugs” suspected to originate in Orwell within the year, with incidents including the burning of sixteen horses at one point.
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Otwe
Pikes County
Hagano
Orwell
Sullivan Convention Record Sparks Unclear Departures
The Sullivan Convention audience saw Hon. John A. Riddle role in Lin- judicial district blend. Judge O B Harris left the hall after hours amid questions about intentions following the event.
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John A. Riddle
Lin- Judicial District
Dhs
Sullivanday
Cgent
O. B. ‘Harris
Appointment to Republican state executive committee announced
Charles G. Sefrit of this city notified of his appointment as a member of the Republican state executive committee. State Chairman James P. Goodrich issued the notice. Sefrit plans to accept. Unofficial list includes Marry E. Starr Richmond Elmer Leonard Ft Wayne John C G Zulauf Jeffersonville James H Plety Terre Haute Charles G Sefrit Washington George W Lilly Anderson ME Starr is chairman. Active work begins after September with a meeting planned late August.
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Charles G. Sefrit
Republican State Executive Committee
James P. Goodrich
Sefrit
Washington
George W. Lilly
Anderson, ME
Starr
Aged Woman Disappears Then Found at Daughter’s Home
An elderly Grove Street resident, Leaty Bogard, vanished Tuesday morning causing family alarm. She was located later that afternoon at daughter Mrs. Zona Wonders’ Jersey Street home, after neighbors searched east of the city and she reportedly grew dazed and tired.
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Leaty Bogard
Grove Street
Eidow
Nelson
Bogard
Zona
Jersey Street
Reception for Mr and Mrs Harry Billings near Washington
A Sunday wedding reception was held at the home of James Billings four miles southeast of Washington. Between fifty and seventy five guests attended a large dinner after the ceremony.
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Mia
Harry ‘Billings
James Bilings
Washington
Petersburg man wins $16000 in alienation suit
Fred Lemp of Petersburg, a well known figure, secured a judgment of $16,000 in the Warren circuit court against Mrs. James Feeny of Evansville for alienating his wife's affections. Lemp charged that Mrs. Feeny caused his wife to leave him.
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Fred Lemp
Petersburg
Fiere
Warren Circuit
James Feeney
Evamsville
Lemp
Alleged Scott County Murderer Taken to Indiana Reformatory
Sheriff from Scott county escorted William Spores from Scott City Kansas to Jeffersonville Indiana where he was committed to the state reformatory for safe keeping until the October term. The prisoner is to be isolated from others and held under guard amid concerns of mob violence and ongoing political turmoil surrounding party leadership in Indiana.
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Sheriff Peacock
Scott County
Washington
Scott City
Kas
Reformatory
Jeferagnville
William Spdres
Douglass Fawbush
Indiana Reformatory
Lewis
Scottsburg
Scott Circuit Court
Whitaker
Spores
Jeffersonville
Althugh
Jefferdonville
Herb Buzan
Bat Buzan
Indiana Democrats Lose Ground Over French Lick Gambling Scandal
Indianapolis correspondent reports Republican leaders believe gambling joint raids at French Lick and West Baden ruined the Democratic Party’s chances in the upcoming state campaign. They blame T. Taggart’s leadership and fear even his resignation would not reverse the losses among law and order voters. Democratic leaders, they say, see Hauly’s administration as worsening the party’s image and doubt Taggart can salvage support before the election.
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T. Taggart
French Lick
West Baden
Democratic Party
Taggart
Ick Valley
Elardlan
Hanly
Hauly
Wave of Reform Fever After Stanford White Case
Following the killing of Stanford White by Harry K Thaw and the arrest of a man accused in assaults on young girls many residents urge sweeping reform in New York. The public demands action as mothers organize to press authorities for stricter laws and quicker trials.
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Stanford White
Harry K. Thaw
Celtbman
New York
Drug Store Changes Hands in Local Sale
Lee Russell, new from Florida, sold his drug store at Malin and East Second to W L Jackson. Jackson will restock. Russell becomes a clerk. Russell had purchased from Fred S Clapp who had acquired it from Jackson.
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Lee Russell
Florida
Aar
Malin
East Second Streets
W. .L. Jackson
Jackson
Russo
Russell
Fred 5
Clapp
Taggart to Be Present at Petersburg Convention
Edward P Richardson Democratic chairman of the First district reports a letter from National Chairman Thomas Taggart saying he will be present at the congressional convention to be held in Petersburg on August 1.
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Thomas Taggart J
Carter Named High School Principal in Angold
Willian Carter son of Dr Carter of Bogardstownship has been selected as principal of the high school at Angold. He is a graduate of Indiana University and deemed competent to fill the role.
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Re Carter
Carter
Bogardstownship
Angold
Indiana University
Hearst Gaining Ground in New York Governor Race
New York state Democrats say William Randolph Hearst is gaining ground and has a good chance to win the governorship. They cite rising support and momentum as the campaign moves forward.
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New York State
W. R. Mearst
New York
Man Injured After Horse Kick Near Plainville Farm
J F Fisher of George B Mseama farm east Plainville was kicked by a horse late Sunday afternoon. He sustained serious injuries but no bones were broken. Local authorities reported no further complications.
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J. F. Fisher
George ‘B
Mseama Farm
East Plainville
Horge
Store Interest Sold in Odon by Albert Diefendorf
Albert Diefendorf sells his interest in his store at Odon to J. A. Overton, transferring ownership stake and control of the business.
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Albert Diefendorf
Odon
J. A. Overton
Drunken Row Leaves Three Injured Near Otwell
In a shack by the White River three miles north of Otwell on Monday night, An son Traylor Bud Abbott James Russell and Frank Scraper fought. Abbott suffered a broken leg and Traylor was badly beaten. Traylor then went to Orwell for a gun to kill Russell, but neighbors stopped him and seized the weapon.
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White River
Otwell
Anson Traylor
Bud Abbott
James Russell
Frank Scraper
Abbott
Traylor
Orwell
Russell
Wheat Yield Hit High On Petersburg Area Farm
A ten acre wheat field at Robert Hinemans' farm eight miles west of Petersburg produced 500 bushels. Other fields average twenty eight to thirty bushels, a better-than-usual year for wheat yields.
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Robert Hinemans
Petersburg
Doctor Elwood C Gray and Myrtle Lemmon Wed in Petersburg
Dr. Elwood C Gray of Orwell and Miss Myrtle Lemmon of Petersburg were married on Tuesday. The bride is the daughter of Scott Lemmon, a wealthy farmer in the county.
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Elwood C. Gray
Orwell
Indiana Medical
Myrtle Lemmon
Petersburg
Scott Lemmon
Congressman Chaney Receives Stone Survey Order Letter
Congressman John C. Chaney on Monday received a Geological Survey letter stating a stone survey had been ordered in Monroe County and that Knox, Greene and Sullivan counties would be surveyed soon.
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John C. Chaney
The
Geological Survey
Monroe County
Knox
Greene
Sullivan Counties
Georgia Legislature Backs Jerome and Folk for 1908 Ticket
After a brief address by New York District Attorney Jerome, the Georgia legislature adopted a resolution endorsing Jerome and Folk for the Democratic presidential ticket in 1908.
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Jerome
New York
Georgia
Folk
Locust Plague Sweeps Evansville Area
Seventeen year locusts appeared Monday in Evansville with large numbers covering maples cottonwood walnut and poplar trees. Residents report widespread swarms and trees stripped of foliage as the insects descend on the city.
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Evansville
Local Man Breaks Forearm in Wagon Fall Near Alfordsville
George Cochran of Alfordsville neighborhood fell from a wagon about four days ago and sustained fractures to the bones of his forearm.
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George Cochran
Alfordsville
Confident of reversal in Indiana gambling case
Attorney General Miller forecasts Supreme Court reversal as Judge Buskirk sustains demurrer against Thom as Taggart and Lee W Sinclair owners of the West Baden and French Lick casinos. Cases set for July and October as state seeks injunctions and asset destruction if needed.
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Taggart
Lee W. Sinclair
Big Heels
French Lick
West Baden
Hanly
Miller
Buskirk
Orange County
French Lick Valley
Supreme Court
Banndling
James A. Gillum
Circuit Court
Indiana
New Washington Light and Water Board Chooses New Officers
The Washington Light and Water company forms a new board of trustees electing Thomas J. Axtell as president and general manager, Len L. Whetsell as secretary, with William Heffernan retaining treasurer duties. The plan shifts clerical work to the manager, aiming for better service while keeping aggregate salaries unchanged.
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Washington Light and Water Company
Thomas J. Axtell
Len L. Whetsell
William Heffernan
Axtell
Ltfe
Wallace show altercation ends with serious injuries in Linton
Dick Johnson canvasser for the Wallace show at Linton Tuesday suffered fatal injuries after an altercation with a stranger. J Thompson of Denver, visiting the show, was seriously cut while attempting to escape. Johnson allegedly called the stranger a vile name before being attacked. No trace of the assailant has been found.
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Dick Johnson
Wallace
Linton
J. Thompson
Denver
Col
Johnson
Thompson
Acquittal in Jackson Murder Case Sparks Contempt Claim
James Hargis and Ed Callahan were acquitted in Beattyville of the murder of James B. Marcum in Jackson Kentucky. Commonwealth's Attorney Adams alleges jury separation and a juror visiting home during deliberations. He may move to hold Elisor Green Perkins in contempt if the rumor proves true.
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James Hargis
Ed Callahan
James B. Marcum
Jackson
Beattyville
Commonwealth
Adams
Adama
Elisor Green Perkins
Grand Jury Finds No Indictments for Major Firms
The federal grand jury in Cleveland reported no indictments against Standard Oil and the Lake Shore and Michigan Central railway over interstate commerce law violations. The case and all evidence will be sent to Chicago for federal court proceedings.
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Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
Lake Shore and Michigan Central Railway
Grand
Chicago
Owl Slayer Kills Record-Sized County Bird
Jona Graff of Redding township near Seymour shot and killed the largest owl known in the county. The five foot two inch wingspan bird had been sighted over ten years with Graff reporting repeated encounters and injuries from previous shots. The final kill came from the same tree where it was previously wounded in 1896.
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Jona Graff
Redding Township
Seymour
Graff
Barn Fire Supposed Arson At Henry Kramer's Farm
Fire department responded to a late Tuesday blaze at Henry Kramer's barn on northeast Fifth Street. Fire was extinguished with no damage. investigators suspect a bay smoking caused the fire.
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Henry Kramer
Fifth Street
Court Spares No Noise as Burns Is Jailed for Loud Corridor Talk
In Vincennes the court jailed John Burns for twenty four hours after repeated orders to stop talking loudly in the courthouse corridor. Burns contended the corridor was public space, but Judge Houghton ordered detention following a third disturbance during the Mary S. Grannon v Padgett suit. Other cases included Moran v Fuller over alleged false imprisonment and a note suit Hubbard v Low. Additionally, divorces were granted to Davis, Fiddler, and Herrin, with Moran seeking damages and Gasser seeking divorce for cruelty.
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John Burns
Houghton
Moring
Burns
Cannerburg
Court House
Mary S. Grannon
John A. Padgett
Vincennes
Lincoln Moran
Edgar M. Fuller
Moran
Fuller
Benjamin F. Kable
Sebastia Smith
Thomas A. Dawson
W. Reiman
Joseph P. Marsh
Plaintff
Vincenne
Walter J. Hubbard
van R. Low
Albert H. Davis
Sallie
Davis
Henderson
Lula Fiddler
Charles Fiddler
Addie Herrin
Norman Herrin
John A. Padsett, Jr
Evangelist Watt Receives Purse at B and O Shops
Men at the B and O Southwestern Shops presented evangelist Watt with a purse containing 27 as a token of appreciation after his noon hour sermons. Watt, from Mounds Illinois, plans a brief rest before a possible trip to Elnora.
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Evangelist Watt Madle
Mr. Watt
J. W. Corning
Evangelist
Watts
Mounds
Elnora
Alfred Bell Will Aims to Benefit England and South Africa
Reported will of Alfred Bell is expected to allocate millions to public benefactions in England and South Africa, guiding charitable foundations and endowments.
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Alfred Bell
England
South Africa
President Roosevelt Cleans Hay Field at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt spent a busy Tuesday in his Oyster Bay hay field performing strenuous farm work and engaging in outdoor labor amid a sunny day. Local observers noted his hands on tasks and continued routine farming activity.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
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HS Old
Judge Parker
William Jennings Bryan
Hearst
the Indianapolis
Cincinnnati Enquirer
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Miss Lemmon
Indorse Jerome and Folk
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