Democrat Pressed Padgett Defeat in Bloomington Nomination
The article laments the lack of full party backing for Alvin Padgett in the Bloomington nomination. It compares Padgett’s campaign to John H. O’Neall’s 1886 bid, criticizing modern Democratic support as weak and anonymous charges about delegate corruption as unverified. It urges the Indianapolis News to reveal facts and not stigmatize the convention.
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Democrat
Alvin
Padgett
Duchess County
Tras ‘Deen
Bloomington
Steve Belding
John H. O'Neall
Mr. O'Neal
Alvin Padgett
O'Neall
A Serious Charge About a Prominent Indiana Journalist
The Indianapolis News veteran William H. Blodgett is described as a leading Indiana political journalist with decades of field work and broad contacts. The piece notes his sincerity and access to political information, while distinguishing his factual statements from speculative commentary and cites a Bloomington Democratic congressional convention report.
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William H. Blodgett
Indianapolis News
Indiana
The
News
Blodgett
Blooming‘ton
Divorce Rates Rise in Indiana as Marriages Dip
A State statistician report notes Indiana shows more divorces per marriages. The Elkhart Review cites increased divorce frequency tied to abandonment, with 3,980 divorces granted and 28,702 marriages solemnized in the year.
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Elinorlynn
Awakening of Brewers and Saloon Reform Debates
Dispatches discuss brewers urging countrywide saloon reforms to weed out illicit trade and improve temperance. Proposals target elimination of disorder and inept governance in saloon operations, signaling a push for regulation and tighter controls amid unrest.
Debate Over Capital Punishment in Indiana Editorial Stance
The Herald prints a Indiana abolitionist appeal opposing capital punishment but rejects it. An Elkhart Review excerpt supports maintaining the death penalty for deliberate, malicious murder while recognizing narrower cases where restraint may apply. The piece critiques Gus Condo of Marion for opposing a high saloon license measure and questions his sincerity.
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the Herald
Indiana
Indiana’ Society
Elkhart Reiew
Gus Condo
Marion
Condo
Brewers and Cullop clash over liquor interests
A Washington Democrat excerpt defends Brewers against Indianapolis News claims of exerting political influence. It notes Brewers and their agents showed no more political activity than other citizens and disputes the idea they helped nominate Cullop. An editorial from the South Bend Tribune warns liquor interests seek control of Indiana legislature.
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Washington Democrat
Indianapolis News
Billy Blodgett
E ‘News
Cullop
South’ Bend
Indiana
Brewery politics stir Indiana as reform forces face opposition
The piece argues reform forces are pressing hard in Vanderburg and across the state while casting doubt on brewery allies. It cites William H Ett of the Indianapolis News, Bloomington convention reactions, and defender Blodgett’s view of Gallop of Vincennes as a brewer-friendly choice. It notes Dillop’s nomination aligns with brewer interests and mentions Cyrus E. Davin of Greene County and Bloomfield temperance action.
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Vanderburg
William H Ett
Indianapolis News
Bloomington
Blodgett
Gallop
Vincennes
Dillop
Cyrus E. Davin
Greene County
Davis
Thomas Taggart
Mquor
Bloomfield
Bloomington convention exposes limits of ambition in district race
A Bloomington meeting ended with clashes and failed bids to secure delegates. The Citizen endorses caution for aspiring leaders like Miers and critiques District Chairman Padgett for rushing to nominate the anti-Davis faction.
Three Cornered Conspiracy Cited in District Vote
The historical convention claims Senator Davis was the real choice of the majority of Democrats in the Second district despite defeat. The analysis frames the vote as the decisive solution to a long battle of ballots.
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Davis
War of the Noses and Nose Jokes Rattle Campaign
The piece lampoons political rivals in the Second district race with nose size color and caricature cartoons. It notes Kin Hubbard and Cul lop’s nose as targets while referencing Cyrano Bergerac and public figures. It also mentions Japanese fleet reception plans and gravel road improvements urged by county commissioners after a hotel fire tragedy.
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Congress
Nto
Kin Hubbard
Cullop
Linton
Bayle
Harry Rodenbeck
Vincennes Statesman
Cyrano Bergerac
Dooley jailed for forging bank check in Columbus arrest
In Columbus Indiana on May 7 Henry Haley aged twenty and unmarried is accused of attempting to pass a forged $500 bank check at the First National Bank. The forged check allegedly belonged to Charles J Hott a wealthy farmer of Bartholomew County. Dooley is linked to the money cashing incident and a $300 forged check on April 18.
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Columbus
Ind
Henry Ualey
Fist National Bank
Chee
Ralph
Cner
Retorit
Charles J. Hott
Barjomew County
Dooley _aldjeck
Gary Steel company to buy 1000 acres near Stinesville
Judges Gardiner Ogden and Carnahan visited Bloomington to confirm Gary Steel company options on about 1000 acres east of Stinesville. Prices range from 70 to 300 dollars per acre and the firm plans to employ nearly 1000 workers. Stone will be shipped to Gary for steel manufacturing boosting local business and county activity.
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Bloomington
Ind
W. R. Gardiner
J. W. Ogden
ML i. Carnahan
Washington
Stinesville
Gary Steel Company
Gary
Stinesrilia
Monroe County
Butte Man Confesses to Burlington Train Dynamiting
Lewla Fer ris of Butte, Montana has confessed to dynamiting a Burlington Passenger train near the city last week. He is described as the son of poor and honest parents living near the wreck site. A $5,000 reward was paid for his capture.
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Butte
Mont
Lewla’ Ferris
Burlington
Here
Popular Couple to Wed at St Simons Church
Julian A Bowling, a machinist and son of James Bowling the Washington township farmer, will wed Miss Ger trude A McAtee, daughter of Albert McAtee, Tuesday morning at St Simons church.
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Julian A. Bowling
Gertrude A. McAtee
St. Simons Church
Mr. Bowling
James Bowling
Washington Township
Miss McAtee
Albert McAtee
Sparks and Crecelius License Granted in Greene County
A marriage license was issued to James A. Sparks of Marco Greene County and Ola Crecelius of Elnora Monday.
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James A. Sparks
Marco
Greenecounty
Ola Crecelius
Washington High to Hear Harrison Granison Hill as Commencement Speaker
Harrison Granison Hill of Indianapolis is secured to deliver the commencement address for Washington High School. The ceremony will be Thursday evening, May 28, at the Washington Opera House. The senior class has 31 students, 10 boys and 21 girls, with Doyte Markle giving the salutatory and Ruth Cunningham the valedictory.
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Harrison Granison
Hill
Indianapolis
Washington High School
Washington Opera House
Hills
Doyte Markle
Ruth Cunningham
Dr. Hill
Nell Allen
Lelia Allen
Lixsle Alsiers
Cecil Arthur
Elva Bollensbacher
Helen Carnahan
Katherine Cochran
Mary
Claire Bérrit
R. Woodson
Tharp
Mildred Wadsworth
Bert
White
Charles
B. Wilson
Allen Wright
Matixe Yeanees
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Democratic Party
Indianapolis ‘News
Iit
Shad
MR. Davis
Cyrua
Lint Citizen
Blomington
Robert W Miers
Miers
Abb Miers
Pula
Evans
San Francisco
Japan
Pacific Coast
Wayne
Bartholomew Circuit Court
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