Contested Nomination Battle for Joint Senator Seat
Complications rise as Democrats in Daviess and Pike counties debate backing for a joint senate candidate. E Chappell claims pledged Daviess votes, while Spencer says no delegate has been asked to vote. Other names emerge including Edward P Richardson and W Mc Stoops, with Prof Hamlet Allen urged to run as alternative. The conference notes Linton Call and the Rev Breeden attending a U B church meeting.
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Daviess
Chappell
Patersburg
Daviess County
John H. Spenser
Pike
Pike County
Edward P. Richardson
Wi’ Mc. Stoops
Petersburg Democrat
Mc. Stoops
Herald
John H. Spen
Cer
Spencer
Davies
Democrats
Padgett
Hamlet Allen
Allen
Mitchell marshal shoots unknown man in train incident
A Mitchell marshal fired on four men riding the blind baggage of No 3. One man was killed, another jumped from the train, and the others fled. The dying man lacked identification. inquest by Lawrence county official concluded with no papers or clear identity. Witnesses included the marshal and several bystanders. The incident prompted questions about the marshal's conduct while the unidentified body lay in Mitchell depot. The inquest followed at noon with the body unidentified and no weapon found on the victim. The case centers on whether the four men posed an immediate threat and whether arrest attempts occurred.
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Mitchell
Cheek
Peeene
Arshal
Rvar
Seymour
Marshal Chéek
Lawrence County
H. Plummes
Bedford
L. Higlin
Walter 3. Sanders
W. H. Dings
Everett Perkhiser
Albert Oder
A. L. Burton
Ralph Jones
Marshal Cheek
Sanders Ng
B. & O. Southwestern
See
P Marshal Cheek
No. 3
Ae Cheek
Buston
Cheep
Butong
Lagt
Charley
Man Captured After Train Stop Near North Vernon
A man held in custody stated his home is in St Louis and that he was traveling from Cleveland. He boarded the train at North Vernon and appeared quiet and spoke little. Jones was later released from custody.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
North Vernon
Uttle
Jones
Mattingly Nominated on First Ballot at Local Republican Convention
The Petersburg county Republican convention in the court room nominated Ezra Mattingly on the first ballot for state senator from the Daviess and Pike district, with 15 votes from Daviess. James W. Brumfield served as permanent chair, J. W. Wilson spoke for Pike. The meeting approved resolutions endorsing the state administration and ticket, with 30 delegates in attendance and local visitors from Rosebud and Washington. The event included postnomination speeches and plans for the returning delegation on the 30 train, while nearby notes mention funerals, illnesses, and church services.
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Daviess
Plite
Petersburg
J. G. Allen
James W. Brumfield
Petoceol
M. Vance
Davies’ County
James Porter
Vance
Lin
Ezra Mattingly
J. W. Wilson
Patesburg
Mattingly
Daviess County
Wilson
Peyrete
Pika County
Ely
Terre Haute to Host Large 1907 Coal Exposition
The commercial and industrial organizations of Terre Haute led by The Star propose a major Indiana coal exposition to be held in Terre Haute in fall 1907. The two to three month event aims to promote Indiana coal interests with Terre Haute billed as the capital of the coal kingdom. The Herald pledges support to the promoters.
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Terre Haute
The
Star
Indiana
Herald
Pleasant Affair by Royal Neighbors at Zinkans Hall
The Royal Neighbors of America hosted a social at Zinkans hall on Thursday with toastmaster George B. Hopkins presiding. Members delivered toasts, Modern Woodmen drill, and children sang and played instruments. Rebekah teams performed a fancy drill. Ice cream and cake served. about $20 cleared. attendance was good.
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America
Zinkans’ Hall
George B. Hopkins
Rebekah
Emerys Birthday Celebration Marked By Warm Wishes
Friends and relatives gathered at William Emerys John Street home Thursday evening to honor his fifty first birthday anniversary with supper music and conversation. Guests departed around nine o clock leaving well wishes.
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William Emery
John Street
City Reclaims Light Plant After McFadden Bid Declined
City officials announced in Linton that John McFadden of Chicago relinquished his option on the electric light plant. His $32,000 bid was not accepted and the power house and system will revert to city ownership.
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Linton
John McFadden
Chicago
McFadden
Grays to Meet Evansville Athletics at West End Park
The Grays host Evansville Athletics at the West End Park Sunday afternoon. The Grays keep their lineup unchanged from last Sunday. Evansville Athletics, a strong independent team from southern Indiana, is favored to deliver a competitive game.
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Grays
Evansville Athletics
West End Park
Athletics
Indiana
Hastings Nominated for Deputy Grand Master in Indiana Odd Fellows
Elmer E. Hastings was nominated for deputy grand master at the Grand Lodge of Indiana Odd Fellows semi annual meeting in Indianapolis. The election will occur at the November session.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Elmer E. Hastings
Caleb Powers Case Move Ordered by Supreme Court
The U S supreme court mandate in the Caleb Powers case was filed in federal court at London Kentucky on Wednesday. An order directs Powers be transferred from Newport jail to Georgetown jail. Loogootee Tribune notes Mrs Anne Wood traveled to Washington Wednesday to visit her daughter.
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United States Supreme Court
Caleb Powers
Federal Court
London
Newport
Georgetown
Loogootee Tribune
Anne Wood
Washington
Residents and visitors seen around Cannelburg area
John Allen moved to Cannelburg. Annie Glenn visits East Cannelburg and Hyansville. L D Wadsworth in Washington. Walter Burris moves to Montgomery. Jacob Hawkins and family visiting Alfordsville. Mr Mrs E R Bigham go to Washington. Mrs George Williams of Carriburg visits here. Thomas Green and Wallace Parker go to Washington. Mrs Peter Jager and daughters visit Washington. Misses Lizzie and Sallie Montgomery go to Washington. Mrs Thomas Knipe and child visit William Knipe. Glenderson of Terre Haute visiting. George P O Neill of Toledo visiting his father Nace O Neill. Mrs R W McCracken of Union Grove guests of Hiram McCracken. Mrs Margaret Sause leaves for Indianapolis to visit daughters Ella Ryan and P W Eagan. William Dudley Foulke here after Brakey Coal interests.
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John Allen
Cannelburg
J. M. Blue
Dlaney
Ohio
Annie Glenn
East Cannelburg
L. D. Wadsworth
Washington
Hyansville
Walter Burris
Montgomery
Jacob Hawkins
Alfordgville
E. R. Bigham
George Williams
Carrieburg
Thomas Green
Wallace Parker
Peter Jager
Afra
Joseph Speder
Idyseph
Lizzie
Sallig Montgomery
Thomas Knipe
Childredd
Linton
Wiliam Knipe
Salle Glenderson
Terre Hautey
O. C. Weir
George P. O'Neill
Toledo
Nace O'Neiil
R. W. McCracken
Unions Grove
Wisconsin
Visitors and relocations fill town notices Saturday to May events
Sam Mecall of Jasper and William Patrick attended local gatherings on Saturday while the Rev. M. E. Able of Selvina visited. Ed Wilson of Montgomery and Jake Hawkins also appeared here on Thursday and Tuesday respectively. The Rev. Joe Adama bought a new buggy on Thursday. A. C. Hargan of Bicknell visited Monday and Tuesday. The Rev. R. C. Clements and family from Gentryville are here. Joseph A. Chandler traveled to Indianapolis for the I O O F grand lodge. James W. Gilley moved to a newly purchased farm north of town. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Gilley visited Georgetown for three days with the Rev. J. Wey. Mary and Eliza Xhyle completed a three room dwelling on Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stuckey of Loogootee were here Sunday visiting Mary and Elizabeth Kyle. The memorial sermon for McCarty post 251 G A R will be at Alfordsville Baptist church on Sunday May 27 at 3 PM by Rev. Joe Adams of the M E church.
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Sam Mecall
Jasper
William Patrick
Washington
M. E. Able
Selvina
Ade Lockwood
O Logootee
Ed Wilson
Montgomery
Lewis Greenwell
Cannerburg
Jake Hawkins
Joe Adama
Arthur Stuckey
Loogootee
Local Visit Notes and Errant Fragments from Washington
Washington visitors and family visits appear in this fragmentary column. Mr and Mrs William White were in Washington on Wednesday. Mike Hill stayed with his brother George over the weekend. Ralph Stearn and his mother fished in Washington Wednesday. Perry Singleton and son Allen are painting for Richard Dobbins. John Barber spent Saturday night with Thomas Singleton. Mr and Mrs Nelson Johnson of Washington are listed among names.
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William White
Washington
Mike Hill
George
Ralph Stearn
Perry Singleton
Allen
Richard Dobbins
John Barber
Thomas Singleton
Nelson Johnson
Plainville and Elnora Visitors Highlight Local Scene
locals note visits from Hazel Carroll and Mrs Ellen Clark while B R Carroll and Rev J L Shroyer appear in Plainville surroundings. Mr and Mrs John Kelth of Ep som visit. Mrs Sherman Carroll returns to Elnora after a short stay. Mrs John Goshorn Herbert and Mrs Millie Johnson of Plainville spend Sunday with William Patterson and family.
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B. R. Carroll
Plainville
Hazel Carroll
Elnora
John Kelth
Epsom
Ellen Clark
J. L. Shoyer
Stella Myers
Hyatt
Ise Itea
This Place
Fundny
J. L. Shroyer
Sherman Carroll
John Goshorn
Herbert
Millie Johnson
Willam Patterson
Local visits and business noted in ElNora region
Lon Mattingly of Linton and Charles Laughlin of Bloomfield visited ElNora on Monday while Ziba Downs from Plainville and Gallatin England from Plainville called Tuesday. J W Cushman traveled to Bloomfield for a visit. J E Pershing and trainmaster J O Bell stopped in for business. Miss Gussie Bobbitt plans a summer in Morton Illinois. Daviess County Coal and Mining held a Tuesday meeting. F J Lewis of Southern Indiana Way checked on company interests Monday.
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Lon Mattingly
Linton
Ziba Downs
Plainville
Charles Laughlin
Bloomfield
Gallatin England
J. W. Cushman
J. E. Pershing
Washington
J. O. Bell
Ki & J
Miss Gussie Bobbitt
Moreton, Ill
Daviess County
Plainville Notes On Local Movements And Visits
C E Killion spent Monday in Terre Haute. Mr and Mrs R F Denny visited Martin Mallett and M A Arter burn in Indianapolis. Miss Ethel Littell came from Terre Haute Sunday to stay with her father W C, H C McKittrick. Indianapolis guests Dr O K McKittrick. Gallatin England visited Elnora to promote the Davies County Coal Co. Mrs Minnie Nelson and Mrs J M Cox went to Indianapolis Monday for the grand lodge of the Rebakahs. Mrs Mary A Killion and Mia Ziba Downs and daughters Helen visited Indianapolis Monday.
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C. E. Killion
Terre Haute
R. F. Denny
Washington
Martin Mallett
M. A. Arterburn
Indianapolis
Ethel Littell
W. C
H. C. McKittrick
O. K. McKittrick
Gallatin England
Elnora
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