Washington Gazette notes Spencer campaign burlesque stance
The Washington Gazette reports on ex Mayor Spencer leading a sharp campaign, piling scorn on the Republican administration and praising his control of the narrative. It cites Ogden, McCarty, and police actions against saloon violations, framing Spencer as a dominating force in local politics.
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Ogden
McCarty
Wisn
Democrat
Mr. Spencer
Mr.Spencer
Wsatoon
Washington
Times
Russell
Joann Spencer
Brr
Ogdon
Democratic
Saloon Keepers of
Con Shea Sentenced to New York Penitentiary
Cornelius P. Shea, former International Brotherhood of Teamsters president, jailed for an indeterminate five to twenty-five years for assault with intent to murder the woman he lived with after abandoning his family. He led major strikes in Chicago and was portrayed as a ruthless organizer.
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Cornelius P. Shea
New York
Shea
International Teamsters’ Union
Chicago
Wess
Tabir
A New Religion Predicted by Ex Harvard President
Ex President Eliot of Harvard predicts a new religion based on love of God and service to others. It rejects dogma and deification, emphasizes natural law and prevention, and aims to improve social and industrial life without intermediaries.
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Eliot
Harvard
God
Tipton Bax Receives $200000 Dividends Over Six Years
Report notes the looted Tipton Bax paid $200000 in dividends across six years from a capital stock base of $100000. Authorities suggest someone within the firm was taking longer shots with the company funds.
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Tipton Bax
Voight Rivalry Eyed In Third District Democratic Race
The Charlestown Citizen endorses George H. Voight of Jeffersonville as a possible Democratic nominee for Congress to challenge William E. Cox of Dubois county. The paper argues Democrats should keep Cox in office, praising his long service and suggesting his continued role would benefit Indiana and the state.
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Carl Brayfield
Charlestown
George ‘H. Voight
Jeffersonville
William E. Cox
Dubois County
Cox
Washington
Scorning Glittering Generalities Foreshadowed City Platform
A man derided what he called glittering generalities and his critique eerily anticipated the modern democratic city platform by many years.
Saloons in Loogootee face license expiry under county option law
A Vigo county judge diverges on whether saloons must suspend licenses until their terms end after a county option vote. The ruling allows continued operation until expiration, sparing uptown saloons from a November shutdown. Washington residents praise the interpretation amid ongoing debate on liquor licenses and local politics.
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Alfo
Vigo County
Houghton
Washington
Salbon
Tuberculosis Hospital Finishing Ahead of Funds
Newspapers lament that Indiana plans a tuberculosis hospital may be completed before funds exist to maintain it. Critics fault the legislature for no operating appropriation, warning many could die due to this oversight. The project remains unfinished and its success uncertain despite strong advocacy.
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Indiana
Tuberculosis
Senator’s slap to a Black man sparks mixed sympathy
The passage condemns Senator Stone for slapping a Black man named Walter amid insolence. Readers with experience facing insolent Walters, Black and white, may feel some sympathy for the Missouri senator.
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Stone
Walter
Walters
Senator
City Chair Allen Remains Leader Despite Declining Term
The Republican committee refused to accept Allen’s resignation as city chairman. All members urged him to stay, and he reluctantly agreed to continue as chairman for now. His leadership is praised, though acknowledged as a heavy personal sacrifice.
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Mr. Allen
J. G. Allen
Ministers Clash With Sunday Excursions Over Sabbath Day
Blooming ton ministers resolved against Sunday excursions yet the practice continues. Many people view Sunday as both recreation and worship, and pastors find it hard to enforce strict Sabbath observance with perfect accuracy.
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Bloomington
McCarty Wins Democratic Mayoral Nomination Aided by Machine Backing
John W. McCarty easily outstripped opponents in the race for the Democratic nomination for mayor. Ward drew only eighty one votes and Dr Gers received 121 of about 1000 possible votes. The city saw low turnout with only about half the electorate voting after several weeks of campaigning. McCarty benefited from organizational support and backing from machine politicians.
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John W. McCarty
Ward
Dr. Gers
McCarty
Democratic primary vote shows limited turnout and debate
The Saturday Democratic primary drew only about half the party voters amid three mayoral nominees and doubts whether primaries better represent choices than delegate conventions. The process proceeds in both parties though turnout remains limited.
Democratic meeting speech credited to Mr McCarty
A reading of the speech delivered by Mr McCarty at the Wednesday night democratic meeting reflects a striking appointment. The text mirrors platform rhetoric and underscores party commitments.
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L'Ke
McCarty
Collapsed muse dampens high hopes for inspired work
The text laments a failure to deliver blazing inspiration from a promised collaboration. It mocks the absence of dramatic creative energy and ridicules the tepid output as a sign of dull times.
Short City Campaign Promised in Vincennes
The Sun notes candidates for Vincennes municipal offices favor a brief active campaign. With over three months until November, officials foresee a sixty day push to cover all election questions, avoiding extended political talk in the dog days.
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Vincennes
The
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Speech Editing and a River Mystery in Local Paper
The Democratic print carries Mr. McCarty’s speech with careful edits yet notes confusions of shall will should and would. A fable like tale about a French man entering mysteries and an English language mishap ends as Johnny Crapaud drowns while shouting I will drown no one shall help me.
Kern stance on brewers and saloonmen sparks doubt
The South Bend Times questions John W. Kern's recent Indianapolis banquet claim that breweries and saloon keepers should not use the democratic party for selfish aims. It argues he acted differently in 1907 by opposing a high license bill and notes his past support for brewing interests and the Patterson incident.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Democratic Party
John W
Billy Patterson
Americans Ignore Summer Dress, Sail Through Heat
The New York World criticizes American indifference to seasonal clothing. It cites Vice President Sherman in a cotton suit and says cities are built for cold weather, urging residents to adopt lighter attire and living patterns to avoid sunstroke and heat illness.
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New York
Sherman
Washington
Greenland
Artic Circle
United States
Florida
Yucatan
Gulf Coast
Prohibitionists Clash With Anti-Saloon at Bethany Park
A late Thursday Bethany Park meeting in Indianapolis sparked a heated exchange between prohibition supporters and anti-saloon representatives. The dispute reflects the enduring partisan nature of the prohibition debate.
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Bethany Park
Indianapolis
English Justice Swift in Murder Case
The writer argues the Anti saloon league achieved practical temperance despite opposition. He cites a case where an Indian student who killed Colonel Wyllie was tried convicted and sentenced in under an hour. English courts are portrayed as firm, with capital punishment for assassins.
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Anti-saloon League
Wyllie
England
Lintom Social Club Opens With Small Beer Club
The Lintom Social club led by Jonas Meredith will open Monday with twenty five members. Each member pays five cents per bottle of beer and twenty five cents monthly dues plus eleven dollars entrance fee. Two more will join soon.
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Lintom Social Club
Jonas Meredith
Bloomington
Johnny McCarty Praised Yet Seen As Honest Politician
The piece notes Johnny McCarty as handsome and poet-like while contrasting praise with a view that dress alone does not govern city administration. It implies scrutiny of his leadership in a Democratic context.
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Johnny McCarty
McCartys Speech Endorses Platform and Law Enforcement
In a campaign address, the speaker fully endorses the party platform, vows strict enforcement of all laws especially against illicit liquor sales, promises to appoint a sober and honest chief of police, and pledges no wasteful spending. He commits to maintaining the city’s dignity and to fair, decisive leadership if elected.
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Washington
Dr. Gers
Plainville Red Sox Face Indianapolis T T s Sunday
Sunday matchup at Plainville features the Plainville Red Sox against the Indianapolis T T s in a tight contest. Indianapolis comes with a reputation as a top amateur nine in central area, while Plainville aims to even the series.
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Plainville
Plainville Laltossers Seek Turnaround After Big Loss
Plainville team plans a Sunday game at the Plainville diamond after Madison township crushed the Red Sox, leaving Plainville hopeful for a rebound while the sting of defeat lingers.
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Ndon
Plainville
Madison Township
Red Sox
Laltossers
County board to meet as August term opens
The board of county commissioners will convene Monday in regular August term. Commissioner Barr said action on the board of charities report recommending abandonment of the orphans' home is unlikely this session. He stressed a thorough investigation and cautious pacing before any decision, noting cost concerns and potential impact on dependent children care.
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Barr
Board of Charities
charliJe3 Board
Uptown
Po- Lee
Marry P. Lee
Washington Township
Lota Lemmon
Axtell Avenue
Lee
Crawford Lee
Basil Lemmon
Cannerburg
Mrs. Mary Brothers
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