Mayor, Law Enforcement and Local Politics Clash
The Herald attacks the Democrats for opposing liquor law enforcement while praising mayoral action. It discusses private detectives, bottle evidence, and testimonies, labeling the controversy as a farce. The piece cites Evansville’s Mayor Boehne as a model and critiques local officials’ handling of the dog muzzle ordinance.
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Herald
Hérald
Davieces County
The
Democrat
Iself
Controversy Over Mayor McCarty and Prosecuting Attorney
The piece defends the public officers while criticizing Mayor McCarty for being influenced by Democratic politicians. It argues the mayor was elected with independent Republican support and urges him to reject partisan pressure to maintain peace and proper duty.
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Washington
Protte
McCarty
Indiana Senate Race Sparks Challenge to Shively Victory
In a public exchange, John W. Kern accuses Benjamin F. Shively of winning the Indiana Senate seat through a corrupt caucus bargain with brewery interests. Kern claims eight Democratic legislators were bought, and cites interviews and speeches as verification, challenging Shively’s legitimacy.
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Indiana
Benjamin F. Shively
United States Senate
John W. Kern
United States
Beveridge
Morrow
Shively
Kern
Indianapolis Star
Senate
Mack hints Bryan may run for president in 1916
Norman Mack suggests William Jennings Bryan could be a 1916 presidential candidate while noting Bryan is young and in vigorous health. The remark emphasizes cautious optimism about his readiness.
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Norman Mack
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Mack
Dying Humor and Belief in Life Beyond
A column reflects on C Henry and Tom Hood amid Victorian fashion for cremation. It notes humor at a deathbed and argues death as natural transition, urging composure. The piece cites attitudes toward cremation, funeral custom, and belief in an afterlife or new life, with recollections of public figures.
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C. Henry
Tom Hood
Hood
Indianapolis Mayor Faces Motorcycle Menace Challenge
The item notes Mayor Shank of Indianapolis contends with rising provincial estimates by suppressing motorcycle activities in the town. It argues dodging a Sunday saloon is easier than sidestepping one of these barking speed-driven dangers.
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Shank
Indianapolis
Debate Over Bribery in Indiana Senator Election
A Lebanon lawyer argues in the Indianapolis Star that bribery accusations against John W. Kern regarding the election of Benjamin Shively as U S senator may hinge on whether the votes bought came from Democratic caucus members. The piece questions if caucus members were “prized” and if the brewer-backed eight legislators could have affected the nomination and vote.
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John W. Kern
Benjamin
Shively
United States
Indianapolis Star
Sulvely
Question of Bribery Integrity in Senatorial Caucus Case
The text questions whether a statute covers a bribery case in a legislative caucus regarding a United States Senate nomination. It argues that if Kern’s claim is true the crime is covered by law and an aspirant should expose the bribers to uphold the law, else the public cannot trust him.
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Shively
United States
General Assembly
Kern
Roosevelt Strength Amid Hearst Attacks
The text praises Theodore Roosevelt as the strongest man and believes the public supports him. It argues Hearst’s adversarial writings are a badge of honor and that Roosevelt acts for the people’s good with honest motives.
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Theodore Roosevelt
William R. Hearst
Hearst
Roosevelt
Herald questions private detectives role in thwarted probe
The piece argues no court would convict on a detective oath or stray testimony without corroboration. It accuses city officials of botched handling, hiding detective presence, and politicizing prosecutions while denying responsibility. It cites hired Indianapolis detectives and inconsistent witness statements casting doubt on alleged illegal sales.
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the Herald
Spencer
Democrat
The
Herald
Indianapolis
Mae
Unnamed Editorial Defends Mayor Amid Liquor Enforcement
The Washington Herald challenges claims that Mayor McCarty lost public confidence for enforcing liquor laws. It argues the real issue is a cadre of ineffective politicians steering his office, not the mayor’s actions. It urges lawful enforcement with cooperation of the prosecuting attorney and good citizens.
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Washington Herald
McCarty
Third district democrats ignore graft charges in Shively election
Adam Helmueiser reports that Third district Democrats overlook accusations that Shively’s victory came via brewery influence and a corrupt bargain. John W. Kern claims eight Democratic legislators were bought to back Shively and says he knows the eight members’ names.
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Democrats
Shively
Kern
Shivel
Adam Helmueiser
New Albany
Weim
John W. Wern
Conviction Grows that Kern Was Nominated to Silence
The passage suggests a belief that Kern was nominated by the democratic state convention to suppress his disclosures about corrupt methods used in the erection of Shively, with growing conviction that the nomination aimed to keep him from speaking out.
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Kern
Shively
Loogootee Mayor Power Debate Over Sunday Groceries
A Loogootee letter to the editor argues the council oversteps in banning Sunday delivery of groceries and meat. The writer says the mayor cannot suspend statutes and that the rule wrongly denies a right that does not exist.
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McGovren
Loogootee
Loogootee Council
Common Council
Clerks clash with merchants over Fourth shop hours
In Linton merchants seek partial day openings for the Fourth of July but clerks oppose, claiming a union rule designates the day a full holiday. The dispute highlights a tension between workers and employers and prompts calls for courtesy and restraint.
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Linton
Political dispute over saloon enforcement in county
The piece argues a county vote opposed liquor sales, faults illicit alcohol handling, and criticizes Mayor McCarty for failed detective efforts. It urges proper cooperation from peace officers and warns against politicizing law enforcement while calling for better strategies to stop illicit sales.
Absurdity of affidavits in contested cases cited
The Democrat argues it is absurd for Judge Houghton or Mayor McCarty to draft affidavits in cases before them. It notes records show many affidavits since his tenure were prepared by Mayor McCarty. The piece states it is not criticizing him, but he could have followed his own rules and filed the affidavits in detective cases himself.
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Houghton
McCarty
Pension Reform Debate Split by Party Lines
The piece argues Indiana Democrats court union veterans with dollar-a-day pension resolutions, claiming Democrats cannot pass such a bill without a favorable southern base. It predicts a Republican-led pension law will emerge when pensioner numbers allow affordable funding.
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Indiana
Congress
South
Republican Party
Indianapolis barber shop ordinance struck down
The city council ordinance aimed at barber shops was invalidated. Officials say its apparent sanitary motive concealed a plan to appease the barbers union by forcing closures at specified hours and on Sundays or holidays. Some first class shops refused union rules, especially hotel shops, over Sunday work limits.
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Indianapols City Council
Barbers’ Union
Sunday Barber Shop Controversy Hits Union Policy
The piece argues a Sunday barber shop ban was pushed by a legislature and Governor to pacify labor unions, though the bill was unconstitutional and struck down by the Supreme Court. It contends the issue centers on union power over workers regardless of individual choice and notes hotel shops serve travelers.
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Henry
Laber
Supreme ‘Court
Indianapolis
Barbers’ Trade
Dogs at Large Cause Multiple Bites in Chicago
The South Bend Times cites ten people bitten by dogs in two to three days in Chicago, six bitten by a dog that later died after biting others. It urges muzzling laws, noting South Bend could adopt a good ordinance, though climate may affect its effectiveness.
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Chicago
South Bend
Justice of the Peace Resigns Amid Dwindling Court Business
An aged local justice of the peace attempted resignation as court activity fell and prosecutions in justices courts nearly ceased. The decline is hailed as a sign the community improves and counters pessimistic views about the times.
Colberts Dinner Guests Tour Improved Jail
Sheriff Colbert hosted a dinner in the east room for county officials and local paper representatives. After dining the board, clerk, prosecutors, and others toured the jail, praising its improved condition and sharing warm greetings with Mrs Colbert.
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Democrat
Colbert
Board of County ‘Commissioners
Smoot
Cub
Killion
Heliogabalus
Alf Wallace
Auto-plow ushers era of rapid farming change
The auto-plow cuts a ten foot strip per pass and can till thirty acres daily, signaling an end to horse plowing. Neighbors may pool resources to share the machine, as farmers must keep pace with technological progress.
Death of Mrs. Jane Ragsdale in Veale Township
Mrs. Jane Ragsdale aged ninety died Sunday afternoon at her Veale township home due to infirmities of advanced age. Born in Ohio she had lived in Daviess county since 1857 and was married to William Ragsdale at Aurora. Her husband preceded her in death.
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Jane Ragsdale
Veale Township
Ragsdale
Ohio
Daviess County
Wiliam Ragsdale
Aurora
Veale
Long-lived pioneer Mrs. Ragsdale dies after 89 years of service
Mrs. Ragsdale died after a long illness at her home in Veale township. She was born June 4 1820 and survived by six children including James E Ragsdale Ada Ragsdale and Charles B Ragsdale of Veale township Mrs Smith Horn of Washington John R Ragsdale of California and George B Ragsdale of Evansville. another son William Ragsdale died two years ago. She lived in Veale township most of her life and was a Cumberland Presbyterian church member respected by neighbors for pioneer memories and stories.
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Shela
James E Ragsdale
Ada Ragsdale
Charles B. Ragsdale
Veale Township
Smith Horn
Washington
John R. Ragsdale
California
George B. Ragsdale
Evansville
William Ragsdale
Daviess County
Ragsdale
Ragedale
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Woman's Club Officers Elected For Next Year
The Woman's club met Tuesday afternoon and elected President Emma B. Hyatt Vice President Hugh O Donnell Treasurer Carl West Secretary Henrietta Beltman and directors Mc C Woodrum Harry Hyatt and Frank Anderson. The club will study domestic science and current events next year.
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Woman's Club
Emma B. Hyatt
Hugh O'Donnell
Carl West
Henrietta Beltman
Mc. C. Woodrum
Harry Hyatt
Frank Anderson
Four men injured in scaffold collapse at Cumberland River Bridge
In Paducah Kentucky on June 9 a scaffold collapse at the Cumberland River bridge of the Illinois Central sent Malcolm Livingston of Newark Ohio and Heady Horsely of New Orleans to hospital with mortal injuries. Joe Waltripp and Frank Meese of Calvert City Kentucky suffered serious hurts as the men fell fifty feet. They were transported to the railroad hospital by special train.
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Paducah
Cumberland River
Malcol Livingston
Newark
New Orleans
Joe Waltripp
Frank Meese
Calvert City
Dinner honors Mrs Emery guests from Indianapolis and Chillicothe
Mrs William Emery of John street entertained Thursday with Mrs Nora Jackman of Indianapolis and Mrs George Walker of Chillicothe. The occasion celebrated Miss Kizzle Walker on her ninth birthday with many relatives and friends present.
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William Emery
John Street
Nora Jackman
Indianapolis
George Walker
Chillicothe. O
Kizzle Walker
William T Mitchell Dies at 63 in Indianapolis
William T. Mitchell aged 63 died at his home 712 East Pratt Street of Brights disease. Born in Martin County in 1847, he had lived in Indianapolis about ten years. He is survived by his widow, five sons, and two daughters.
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William T. Mitchell
Indianapolis
Pratt Street
Bright
Mr. Mitchell
Martin County
Stores adopt clerks in brown khaki uniforms
The Neat and Eskfidse stores introduced an innovation on Wednesday as grocery department clerks wore uniforms. The outfit includes brown khaki trousers blue shirts white collars and black ties. The move may be picked up by other stores.
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Neat & Eskfidse
Elnora Pastor Weds at Sullivan Home Ceremony
The Rev. W. D. Terrel pastor of Elnora Christian church married Miss Bessie Taylor at 8:30 PM Wednesday in Sullivan at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. W. Vawter of Sullivan Christian church.
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Elnora
W. D. Terrel
Elnora Christian Church
Bessie Taylor
Robert Taylor
Sullivan
J. W. Vawter
Sullivan Christian Church
Cemetery body removals begin to Oak Grove
The bodies of James Wilkins, William Wilkins, William Wight, and Nancy A Veale buried in the city cemetery, and Stephen D Wright and Charles Wright buried in St Simons cemetery, are being removed to Oak Grove cemetery by Keller Williams undertakers.
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James Wilkins
William Wilkins
William Wight
Nancy A. Veale
City Cemetery
Stephen D. Wright
Charles Wright
St. Simons Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery
Keller & Williams
Steedman Arrives to Plan Vulcan Factory in Evansville
George F. Steedman of St. Louis, vice president of the Vulcan Steam Shovel company, arrived to arrange for factory buildings. Contracts will be let this week and construction will begin in a month.
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Evansville
George F. Steedman
St. Louis
The
Vulcan Steam Shovel Company
Cox Buys Carothers Home on Main Street
Hugh J. Cox completed negotiations to purchase the Carothers home at east Main and Ninth streets from former superintendent of the Mineis division of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern.
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Cox
Hugh JL. Cox
Mr. Carothers
Miineis
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Carothers
East Main and
Ninth Streets
Billings Purchases Model Touring Car
Charles Billings, a well known farmer from the old Billings homestead, bought a Model touring car through the Barnett agency. The vehicle was delivered Wednesday afternoon for a price of $1,000.
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Billings
Charles Billings
Barnett Agency
Thief Breaks Lock at Airdome Ticket Box
A thief cut a lock on the Airdome ticket box during Wednesday night reception. Tickets were canceled and worthless, leaving the thief unrewarded for the effort.
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Airdome
County Officials Focus on Road Work in Session
County commissioners spent most of today’s session addressing road repairs and maintenance. They discussed funding needs, prioritized projects, and scheduled follow up meetings with local engineers and township supervisors.
Sox to Play Loogotee in South Side Park Clash
The White Sox meet Loogootee in a Sunday afternaton game at South Side Park. Two clubs clash as fans expect tight pitching and timely hitting in a opener styled matchup under bright afternoon skies.
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