Democratic ticket fight looms as Pike and Daviess meet
Joseph H. Shea of Seymour defies ticket-fillers at the Democratic state convention and enters the race for judge of the circuit comprising Jackson and Scott counties. The Columbus Republican notes his shift from attorney general hopes to a judicial nomination, while others debate prospective candidates and party strategy amid statewide divisions and local hopes.
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Joseph H. Shea
Seymour
Jackson
Scott
Joseph
Columbus
Ridle
Greene County
Republi
Knox County
Royal E. Purcell
Congress
Democrata
Knox
Taggart
New York
Deaths and political notes in Washington Indiana
Obituaries for Stella Gordon aged eight and two local widows, Mrs. Matilda Leonard and Mrs. Mary Calhoun, recount lives in Washington Indiana. Leonard died of heart disease at home on West Main Street after five weeks illness, survived by three daughters and several grandchildren, with church ties to M E. Calhoun, born Laurel Indiana, lived in Washington 37 years, died after two months of bowel tuberculosis, survived by four sisters and three children. State tax note and insurance company tax exemptions outlined, followed by Indiana congressional races with district by district candidates and upcoming nominating meetings in July.
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Matilda O. Leonard
West Main Street
M. E. Church
Mary
B. Calhoun
James Calhoun
Lemon ‘Strét
Washington
Charity Kauffman
Annie Ai Spink
John J. Glendening
Indianapolis
J. B. Tatman
Connersville
Sdng
Calhoun
Toledo
Ohio
Josephine Calhoun
Stella Gordon
Joseph Gordon
Flora
Indiana to improve saloon license law urged by press
The Indianapolis News argues for a better license framework as Indiana faces saloon closures from higher fees. It cites Ohio and Chicago effects, proposes population-based caps, separate beer and strong drink licenses, and notes Massachusetts and New York practices as benchmarks. The piece suggests Chicago and Ohio experiments offer value for Indiana reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Chicago
Indianapolis News
Indiana
Massachusetts
Boston
New York
Lincoln Paternity Doubt Rebutted By Watterson Address
Henry Watterson defends Abraham Lincoln’s birth identity during Kentucky homecoming for the Lincoln cabin logs. He says there is no evidence to doubt Lincoln’s paternity and condemns the rumor as ignorance or malice, praising Nancy Hanks as respectable and noting Abe Lincoln was born after her marriage to Thomas Lincoln.
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Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Wattergon
Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Abretam Lincoln
Thomas Lincoln
Tribune Refuses Letter Defending Atheism and Socialism
The Princeton Tribune declines to publish a subscriber’s defense of atheism and socialism, citing conscience and public impact. It condemns public argument to shake faith, praising belief in God and an afterlife, while noting respect for individual freedoms. The editor stresses religion’s deep hold on citizens and urges those with doubts to keep them private.
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Princeton Tribune
The
Tribune
Gaines Qurphy
Thunderbolt Kills Boy in Nebbing Near Princeton Home
During a thunderstorm a lightning strike near Princeton Nebbing hit a tree by John McDowell’s home six miles east. Arvl McDowell, twelve, died while the father was knocked unconscious for thirty minutes. The boy was in an upstairs room by an open window. the current entered through window and door, shocking the father and killing the son.
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Princeton
John McDowell
Arvl McDowell
Upstaire
McDowell
Year Without a Summer Frost of 1816 Disrupts Crops
The article recalls 1816 known as the year without a summer with frost every month that year. Ice formed half an inch in May and three inches of snow fell in New York and Massachusetts in June. Window panes iced in New York on July fifth. Corn crops were badly injured and largely used for fodder. Seed corn for 1817 came from the 1815 crop.
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New York
Massachusetts
Insurance Taxes Due In Indiana In July
July is the month for Indiana insurance companies to pay their taxes to the state. The auditor of state’s office mails blanks to all companies covered by the law, requesting reports and checks.
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Indiana
Indiana Insurance Companies
Office of the Auditor of State
Runaway 13-year-old boy jailed after tramp abuse in circus lure
Ray Cushman of Elnora, aged 13, ran away with a young tramp promising circus work. He traveled through Indiana and Ohio, was kept hungry and forced to work, then rode freight and passenger trains to Cincinnati. At the police station he told of being coerced, and his father Levi Cushman requested authorities handle him as they see fit. The boy had previously run away repeatedly. police have not issued further updates.
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Clircus
Ray
Indiana
Ohio
Linton
Ind
Springfield
Cincinnati
Corbin
Levi Cushman
Elnora
Newberry
Heber Ragle
Chicago
Ragle
Lyons
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Indianapolis
John ‘W. Holtzman
Taggart
Hearst
Bryan
Bullivan County
Democrata
Belmont
Bryan’s Prosperity Reported From Lancaster County
A Hacolp dispatch notes William J Bryan’s wealth has risen from under 5000 dollars ten years ago to over 70000, with additional untaxed assets. Books sales may total 50000 to 100000, largely invested in U S bonds. Mrs Bryan handles coupons and interest. Realty, bank money, a ComMonner plant, jewelry, and horses are itemized on the Lancaster county assessment roll.
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Hacolp
William J. Bryan
Lancaster County
Bryan
United States
Fairview
Murder suspends Madison Square Garden roof garden season
Prominent architect Stanford White was killed interrupting the season opening at Madison Square roof garden. Harry Thaw of Pittsburgh, a wealthy clubman and Evelyn Nesbit’s husband, is under arrest on murder charges.
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New York
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
Evelyn Nesbit
Judge Hargis Ready for Trial in Kentucky Murder Case
Judge James Hargis, indicted for the murder of J. B. Marcum in Beattyville Kentucky, said he is ready for trial next week and fears the commonwealth will request a continuance.
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James Hargis
J. B. Marcum
Beattyville,Ky
Commonwealth
Oklahoma Storm Claims Two Lives and Affects Crops
A fierce Oklahoma storm killed two people and caused extensive damage to crops, livestock, and real estate. The event disrupted communities across the state, with reports indicating widespread agricultural losses and property destruction. Authorities are assessing impacts and coordinating relief efforts for affected areas.
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Oklahoma
Ice Hen Fine Audacious Toledo Ice Men
Nine Toledo ice men were fined $1,000 each and sentenced to one year in the workhouse for violating anti troat laws.
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Toledo
Ice price drop at Vincennes lowers cost per hundred pounds
Ice at Vincennes has been priced down from 36 cents to 20 cents per hundred pounds. The reduction reflects lower demand and aims to stimulate trade in the local market.
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Vincennes
Indiana's Share Of Congressional Building Appropriations
The list outlines Indiana towns and amounts for post office and public building sites and constructions. Crawfordsville gains 15000 increase, South Bend 75000 extension, Bedford 50000, Marion 50000, Michigan City 70000, Bloomington 6000, Columbus 15000, Connersville 10000, Greencastle 9000, Jeffersonville 15000, Peru 15000, Kokomo 15000. The note warns that securing a site appropriation commits Congress to fund a building later.
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Indiana
Congress
Crawfordsville
South Bend
Bedford
Marlon
Michigan City
Bloomington
Assite
Columbus
Connersville
Greencastle
Jeffersonville
Peru
Kokomo
Wonderful Cherry Tree Yields 148 Gallons
William Saunders of Merom reported in the Sullivan Times that his cherry tree produced 148 gallons of fruit, surpassing his expectation of around 100 gallons and marking an unusually large yield for a single tree.
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William Saunders
Merom
Sullivan Times
Fire damages Wall Sanitarium early Tuesday
The Wall Sanitarium suffered heavy damage from a fire that started in the drug room. Firemen arrived after 2:26 a m and prevented further spread to nearby houses. Estimated loss about 1090 dollars with 600 dollars for drugs and equipment, rest for the building. property and building were insured. No definite cause. drugs may have exploded or matches ignited by mice.
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Wall
East Main
Second District Political Gossip Shapes Indiana Race
James Wade Emison may seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination as Second district factions eye unity. The piece notes Democrat divisions over Bryan and argues Knox and Sullivan counties exhibit shifting loyalties, with labor gains and anti-boss sentiment affecting congressional and judicial contests.
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Indiana
Maj
G. V. Menzies
John H. Foster
James Wade Emison
Bill passed to require baggage checking by railroads
A Washington bill, advanced under suspension of the rules, mandating interstate common carriers to check baggage to its destination on the transportation offered. It targets the practice of split tickets and junction-ride plans, threatens a misdemeanor for refusals, and imposes penalties for violations.
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House
Washington
Central Home Telephone expands via Derby merger
The Central Home Telephone company has increased in value after acquiring the Independent Long Distance Telephone company of Doula ville Ky The merger occurred last week and may see Louisville local service become the property of the same company Potential further consolidations could bring Seymour Bedford Vincennes and Bloomington Home Telephone companies under Louisville control The Central Home Telephone company was formed a year ago under Delaware law and aims to merge several Home Telephone firms
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Central Home Telephone Company
Long Distance Telephone Company
Doulaville
Louisville
Seymour Home Telephone Company
Bedford Home Telephone Company
Vincennes Home Telephone Company
Bloomington Home Telephone Company
L Nulayille Home Telephone Company
Delaware
Expelled from Union In Pike County Suit Filed
Salem McClellan a minor near Winslow Pike county filed suit Monday in the Pike Great court for 10000 against the Littels local United Mine Workers of America No 764 alleging wrongful expulsion from the order and discharge actions The suit is brought jointly and severally against every member of the local.
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Salem McClellan
Winslow
Pike County
Pike Great Court
United Mine Workers of America
Odon School Enlarged After Vote for Additions
The Odon election to decide additions to the school building resulted in 140 votes for improvements and 40 against. A contract will be let soon and work will begin due to town growth. the current room was insufficient for pupils.
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Odon
Monroe Harvest In Indiana Wheat Crop In Full Progress
Bloomington dispatch reports wheat harvest in Monroe and Indiana progressing well with good weather. Acreage is larger than usual and crop conditions are above average. Late rains improved meadows and oats, while corn acreage shows a splendid stand and unusually large acreage.
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Indianas
Bloomington
Foster dislocates arm in weekend scuffle
Charles Foster dislocated his left shoulder during a Sunday afternoon scuffle with a friend. This marks the third time the arm has been injured in the same region.
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Charles Foster
Ae Friend
Couple plans trip to Mississippi and Louisiana
It and Mrs. George Bonham will leave this week for points in Mississippi and Louisiana. They are going with a view to locating. Mr. Bonham lived in the south several years before coming to this city the last time.
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George Bonham
Mississippi
Louisiana
Mr. Bonham
South
Forest Fire Affects Chiracahua Reserve in Arizona
Third forest fire of the season burns in the Chiracahua reserve, Arizona. A large ranger force fights the blaze to protect the area and nearby resources.
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Chiracahua Reserve
Arizona
Charles Murdock, 105, Dies in Tennessee
Charles Murdock aged 105 passed away in Tennessee. The obituary notes his long life and status as a community elder, with few additional details readable from the fragment.
Indiana governors struggle to shut down French Lick gambling
Indiana officials say Governor Hanly cannot yet halt gambling at French Lick and West Baden. State leaders plan to gather witnesses from patrons and prosecute promoters in Orange County court, noting local and county power limits and possible venue moves. Local residents fear economic ties to the resorts complicate action.
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Indiana
French Lick
Hanly
Monte Carlo
Indianapolis
Tuat
C. D. Odell
A.G. Humphrey
Humphrey
Elijah the
Louisville
Chicago
West Baden
Qorange
Tom Taggart
Sinclair
Taggart
Orange County
Washington County
Sioclair
Cin J
Labor Bulletin Names Indiana Congressmen Favoring Labor Bills
Washington dispatch reports allied labor groups issued a preliminary bulletin targeting lawmakers as friendly or unfriendly to labor legislation. Indiana names include J. H. Foster W. T. Zenor I. C. Chaney Lincoln Dixon Jesse Overstreet Newton W. Gilbert and A. L. Brick. The bulletin cites personal conferences correspondence and published remarks in the Record to justify support or opposition. It notes labor candidates may be nominated in districts with unsatisfactory representatives.
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Washington City
Allied Labor Organizations
Mtry
Congress
House of Representatives
Representatives
Indiana
J. H. Foster
W. T. Zenor
I. C. Chaney
Lincoln Dixon
Jesse Overstreet
Newton W. Gilbert
A. L. Brick
Organized Labor
House
Allied Labor Organization
Madison Schools Hold Commencement at Odon
The Madison township graduation exercises were held in Odon on Friday evening. Superintendent Mc Henry delivered the address and presented the diplomas. A large crowd attended as Professor Kemp from the Terre Haute estate normal delivered the main address, described as a pleasing speech.
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Madison Township
Odon
McHenry
Kemp
Terre Haute
Endeavor Society District Convention Closing
The three day session of the Christian Endeavor Barieties of Knox Owen Greene Daviess and Martin counties concluded in Vincent with the largest attendance ever. The convention will convene next year in this city.
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Christian Endeavor Barieties
Knox
Owen, Greene
Daviess
Martin
Vincent
Storm Hits Pike County Destroys School and Wrecks Wheat
A severe electrical storm swept Pike county Saturday with strong winds and rain, blowing down many wheat shocks and heavily damaging the new Smith schoolhouse just east of Petersburg.
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Pike County
New Smith School
Petersburg
Knights of Pythias Plainville Memorial Services
The Knights of Pythias of Plainville will hold memorial services on Sunday afternoon July 1 at 2 o'clock. The Rev. H. A. Turkey will deliver the memorial address.
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Knights of Pythias of Plainville
Plainville
H. A. Turkey
Assigy
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Wordsworth
Neldpath Cantle
Douglass
Joe Shea
Matilda G. Leonard
Mary E. .Calhoun
Little Stella Gordon
Mary E. Calhoun
Cyrue E. Davis
John C. Chaney
Willam E. Cox
N. A. Dunbar
Claude G. Powers
E. S. Holliday
T. H. Kuhn
James E. Watson
Meredith
Nicholson
J. A. Adair
George’ W. Cromer
Marion Clodfelter
Clyde Jones
Charles B. ‘Landis
Lawrence Becker
W. D
Adair
Shively
Alexandria
Plymouth
Dixon
Ray Cushman
ICE Hen
W. H. Blodgett
Jeannes
Emison
Cy” Davis
Bloomfield
Labor
Greene Counties
Harris
John A. Riddle
Giany
Tom' Taggart
Indena
UNION
Opdon School
Monroe, Harvest
Foster
Charles Murdock
Tennessee
Taggart and
Governor Ia
Chaney
Madison
Endeavor Society
Pike
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