Prohibition Fight Turns on Lost Printer Foote’s Death
A lengthy letter urges temperance action in Washington as alcohol harms workers and families. It cites a discharged Attica printer, Charles E. Foote, who after years of sobriety relapsed after Attica voted wet, ending in his death amid a flood of drink and social costs.
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Attica Ledger
Washington
Mr. Webb
Attica
Charles E. Foote
Keeley
Daily Ledger
Ledger
Williamsport
Wabash Station
Charlie
Williams
Foote
Wet
Wets
Orst
Lafayette
Anni
Charley
RAI & Man
Charlie Foote
Township fair plans promise larger event next fall
Reeve township farmers make preliminary arrangements for a fall fair on a more elaborate scale. A noted feature will be the absence of Hive candidates. instead several men will display bundles of lightning rods.
Monument plan for Father Doyle memorial gains ground
A movement to raise funds for a memorial shaft to the late Father John W. Doyle grows, after initial efforts lacked publicity. Supporters note his service to Washington and St. Simons and the Indianapolis parish, with a planned meeting at Krof hall to outline the project.
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Krof c
Washington and
St. Simons
Father Doyle
Eph Inman Sought for McNamara Brothers Defense
The former townsman Eph Inman, once a state senator from this district, may be employed to assist in the defense of the McNamara brothers in Los Angeles. His union ties and Washington friends support the potential role.
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Eph Inman
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles
Inman
Washington
Fragmentary market prices in a confused wartime note
A garbled poem-like fragment recalls earlier prices and trade names, mentioning hogs and wheat, and a puzzled speaker asks what happened after a political landslide. The text is fragmented and obscured, with many unreadable words and misplaced phrases.
Voice of discontent on governance and loss of simple pleasures
The passage laments public discontent and critique of government spending. It contrasts a humble cottage with gilded bars and rising state costs, suggesting that mistakes sometimes yield gains but require costly corrections. It highlights the ridicule faced by Mary and the cottage as a symbol of simpler, valued life.
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Mary
Inquest Likely Over Speed Law Event Hints
The coroner may hold an inquest into a speeding incident. The city administration plans to issue a decree to enforce the ordinance, expected to last about three days.
Governor Marshall Faces Criticism Over Extradition Decisions
An Elkhart Inter-Urban Review editorial questions Governor Marshall for signing extradition papers for J. J. McNamara and others, arguing the governor blamed lack of recourse to the law while implying ignorance of the defendants. It presses why he excuses the act if duty was fulfilled and cites John Keegan’s reaction as an example.
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Marshall
Indiana
J. J. McNamara
John Doe
James Doe
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J.J. McNarmara
Ong
Jude
Saloon Crowd Prompted Call for Patrols and Crossings
A public note questions police presence Saturday night and suggests hiring more patrolmen before spending 37,000 on crossings. The remark asserts crowded saloons require protection and criticizes current coverage.
Saloons Drug Stores and the Tigers in Local Politics
A Mitchell Commercial letter mocks the push and pull between saloons and drug stores in elections. It laments persistent crime and tavern influence while noting the administration vows action and patience in removing the so called tigers as barrel houses near town.
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Washington
Mitchell
Lwe
Atlanta Woman Arrested Charged in Infants Slaughter Case
A Atlanta woman is arrested and charged with the wholesale slaughter of infants. Subpoenas are issued for about fifty young women described as being “in good society.” The item reflects sensational crime coverage and public interest in high society connections.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Mitchell Denounces Condemnation of Unionism Over Crimes
John Mitchell, former United Mine Workers president, argues unionism should not be blamed for occasional illegal acts by some members. He asserts labor leaders discuss the McNamara case in similar terms, comparing unions to churches and governments.
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John Mitchell
United Mine, Workers of America
McNamara J
District Chairman Fabe Gigin Faces Challenge for Leadership
Discontent grows within the district as Fabe Gigin faces questions about the leadership. Several members are vying for the post, signaling a contest for the Democratic district chairmanship.
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Fabe Gigin
Cue
Remembering Mothers Across Time and Nation
A reflective meditation on mothers and sacred daily devotion. The speaker urges daily love for mother as Lincoln and McKinley are cited as exemplars, urging a national custom of honoring mothers, living and dead, through enduring memory and daily letters.
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Abraham Lincoln
Canada
Mexico
McKinley
Mother
Galilioe
JPL
Kansan Educator Roasts High Schools For Snob Appeal
E T Fairchild Kansas state superintendent criticizes U S high schools for snobbery and practicality shortcomings. He warns educators may push youth away from useful life skills as he hints at census errors and suggests a Washington public scene shows excess flaunting fashion.
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United States
Mfe
E. T. Fairchild
Registration costs and license fees eyed in Indiana debate
A Mitchell Commercial excerpt questions the impact of registration and upcoming elections on Indiana finances. It argues a license fee will cover expenses and possibly fund schools, while noting proposed changes will still be costly and require acceptance.
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Indiana
Lcense
Mitchell Commercial
Gubernatorial Buzz and Union Talks Stir Indiana News
Dispatches mix political chatter from Evansville and Vanderburgh County on Boehne's presumed gubernatorial plan and Burns in the machinists union. Keegan may back Burns while Keegan faces Indianapolis pressure amid district hopes. A playful local exchange questions Vincennes footwear as Spotless Town pride grows.
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Boehne
Vanderburg’ County
Keegan
Burns
Machinists’ Union
Indianapolis Sun
Indianapolis
John J
Labor unions and the McNamara case cited by Senator Kern
Senator Kern remarks on the McNamara case say millions of labor union members would not support kidnapping a rich man and moving him across state lines. He notes unions’ influence and questions the feasibility of such actions in the current climate.
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United States
Kern
McNamara
Law and equality spark debate on justice for all
A quoted critic argues that when rich and poor are not treated equally by the law, trust in courts erodes and citizenship suffers. The speaker urges examination and reform of how laws apply to all, while noting political strategies and accountability concerns from Senator Kern.
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Millon
Kern
Washington boards probe local liquor sales amid saloon clashes
The state board of pharmacy will review local liquor sales by druggists as Washington grapples with drunkenness and police duties. Journal excerpts mock brewery promises while accusing drug store liquor of causing disturbances and revenue concerns.
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State Board of Pharmacy
Washington
Board of Commissioners
Typhoid remedy from Ohio stirs comment
A Ohio man claims tobacco cured typhoid in a new remedy. The columns note a stranger was arrested for “making a speedway out of east Walnut street” while locals smash the speed limit routinely, prompting questions about where one lives.
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Ohio
Stonday
East Walnut Street
Mothers Day observed with traditional family roles noted
The article notes May 14 as Mothers Day and humorously mentions fathers taking a back seat in the celebratory setup, reflecting customary family roles of the era.
Washingtons hollow economy talk and payroll rise
The Boonville Standard mocks Democratic claims of cutting useless positions while noting that Washington parity parades hid no net reductions and Indiana pledges mirror the same pattern with nearly $100,000 in salary increases. The piece urges readers to wait and watch the consequences.
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Washington
Boonville Standard
Indiana
McNamara cases disposed as Gompers voices defense
The speaker claims the McNamara cases are resolved with Gompers acting as judge jury and prosecutor. He asserts the prosecution is a framed-up job and notes Gompers often appeals over details. The remark hints at speedy, contentious proceedings following a recent event.
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McNamara
Gompers
Indianapolis disposes of cases to satisfaction of Gomperts and Keegan
A terse notice states Indianapolis ends disputes to the satisfaction of Sam Gomperts and John Keegan and their stripe.
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Indianapolis
Sam Gompers
John Keegan
Proctor law saloon returns spark mixed crime report
Mayor’s month report shows twenty one drunkenness arrests linked to saloons under the Proctor law, a drop from December but higher than March, and notes fewer intoxicated street interventions during the dry period. Reports from Gary Indiana cite detective Burns and dynamite chatter amid broader political tensions.
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Law Times
Northern Indiana Farm Murder Case Uncovered
A murder case on a northern Indiana farm surfaces amid tensions between the northern and southern parts of the state. Officials say investigative strain centers on visibility and public attention as authorities pursue leads.
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Indiana
Indiana Dry Counties Debate Stirs Nation
The article notes broad support in Washington and Indiana for ending liquor agitation, but warns realization may lag. It cites William Jennings Bryan saying no question is settled until settled right and questions Indiana dry counties becoming automatically wet by brewer influence are not supported by the majority.
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Washington
Indiana
William Jennings Bryan
Watson Undertakes Western Land Reclamation Project
Former Congressman James E. Watson plans a major land reclamation effort in the western states, a move that signals possible preparation for another Indiana political bid. Watson’s project, reported in press dispatches, aims to turn arid terrain into productive acreage as he shifts focus from prior public service to regional development.
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James E. Watson
Indiana
City Council Order Enforcement Could Expand Utilities Control
Indianapolis plans to sue to enforce a 3 dollar daily fine starting May 1 for the street railway company failing to extend its line along a designated street per council order. The move suggests Spokane authorities would gain leverage to regulate other utilities beyond electric light plants.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Unruly Son Accuses Father in Murder Farm Dispute
A Fowler youth persists in accusing his father of murder farm. Family members dispute his statements as hints of a final score and a harsh upbringing.
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Fowler
Herbert Fined After The Red Mill Theater Altercation
Hubert Herbert of the Herbert and Davis vaudeville team was fined 11 dollars by Mayor McDowell in the city police court after assaulting M. E. Moore on the Red Mill theater stage. He paid the fine and remained free, with his Mill engagement ending the same night. Pauline Newman, a Philadelphia socialist candidate for city commissioner, leads a shirtwaist workers union as president.
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M. E. Moore
Red Mill Theater
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the Mill
Pauline Newman
Philadelphia
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