Perkins's Insolence Ripples Through Progressive Split
Fort Wayne News derides George W. Perkins and Progressive faction leaders for demanding Republicans adopt moose era principles. The piece argues Republicans must stay loyal to Constitution and old Republican landmarks, rejecting Roosevelt or other moose candidates to avoid a political failure.
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George W. Perkins
Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Fort Wayne
Republican Party
Politicians Spar Over Indiana Post Office and Constitutional Proposals
The piece critiques Rep Cullop for delaying a Washington post office project and questions his motives amid Indiana political moves. It notes a planned meeting at Manzel and lists reform ideas including appointed judges, recall, initiative, and referenda with proposed thresholds.
Constitutional changes and political voices in Indiana era
A reflective piece critiques proposed constitutional reforms, discusses national and state politics, and condemns public complicity in violence. It notes Indiana voters faced with constitutional convention choices, laments wartime rhetoric, and critiques figures like Colonel Roosevelt and Wilson era discourse.
Fragmentary quote on media, power and deception
A jagged quotation criticizes grandstanders and big papers for shaping opinion and voicing hollow ashes of manufacturing. The fragment suggests manipulation by influential voices and warns of devious paths followed by important audiences.
Reverend Hayworth Leaves Washington for Bedford Church
The Rev. A Hayworth of the First Baptist Church plans to leave Washington to lead the church at Bedford. He is admired here for his conscientious work and the strong confidence he inspired among Washington residents. The piece notes partisan press bias on Roosevelt’s Chicago nomination and clarifies delegates will choose the Republican nominee at the national convention.
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A Hayworth
First Baptist Chuir
Washington
Bedford
Hayworth
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Half the trouble blamed on rifles sold to Villa brigands
Editorial argues that much of the Mexican conflict burden falls on the United States for supplying arms to Villa and his brigands. It warns that selling deadly weapons to a neighboring nation creates lasting danger and political backlash.
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Mexico
Villa
Wilson support drives uniting in the Tribune spread
A Loogootee Tribune opinion piece from The Washington Democrat praises Woodrow Wilson and urges his nomination. The column argues a united front is necessary to ensure Wilson’s election and warns against opponents who could defeat him.
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Washington
Eclat
Woodrow
Wilson Cane
Washington Herald credits dispute raises ethical note
The Columbus Republican reprints a Herald outburst over lifting a news story without credit. The Herald says the incident was minor and in the proper spirit, though it notes it would feel similarly if its work were stolen, a rare lapse in its ethics record.
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Washington Herald
Republican
Herald
Oscar Bland Gains Ground in Second District Race
In the Second district race Oscar Bland on the Republican ticket strengthens his bid for the next representative seat. Bland secured the nomination by a strong campaign, while opponent William A. Cullop lags due to opposition to preparedness. Democrats tire of Cullop, urging support for Bland to defeat him in November.
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Carlos McCarty
Loogootee
Tribune
Oscar Bland
Bland
William A. Cullop
Thesarids
Cullop
Wilson
Segond
Charles ‘D. Hunt
Democras
Our Indian Residents in Indiana Count by County
The state still hosts about three hundred Indian residents distributed across counties. Allen nine, Jasper one, Knox four, LaPorte eighteen, Marion one, Posey one, Wabash fourteen, Whitley eighteen, and others noted. Many cannot be classified by tribe according to the census bureau.
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Indiana
Allen
Cisten
Deald
Hunting
Jasper
Knox
Laporte
Marshall
Mione
Posey
Ri F Joseph
Wabash
Whitley
Indian census counts and migration noted for Miami tribe
The text lists Miami population at ninety and other tribes with small counts, citing the Miami as a strong group encountered by whites in 1702. It notes a historic habitat spanning Wisconsin and Illinois and Indiana, with 19th century migration toward Kansas and Oklahoma and current settlement on the Quapaw reservation, while some remain in Indiana.
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Hoosier
Delaware
Penobscot
Census Bureau
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Oklahoma
Quapaw Reservation
Letters From the People The Mexican War
A reader reflects on the Mexican War beginning in May seventy years past, recalls battles, casualties, and veterans from Davies County. He lists figures for major wars and notes relatives who served, citing War Department records and family memories. John G. Wallace signs the letter.
Alfordsville Man Gootee Dead by Hanging
The body of Mack Gootee, an elderly Alfordsville resident, was found hanging in his home in Beevy township. Authorities report no foul play and cite mental illness. he had lived alone since his wife’s death and was last seen Thursday morning.
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Hold Gootes
Demente
Mack Gootee
Alfordsville
Old Union Cemetery
Beevy Township
United Brethren
Gootee
Board of Examiners
S. S.wineinger
George Allen
Ito
Alday
Chang Gootee
Wineingpe
Allen
Gebtee
Darriso
Marriage License Dyer Stropes Record in Harrison Township
Harve Stand Dyer, 21, Harrison township, and Brunel E Stropes, 22, Harrison township, appear in marriage license record.
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Dyer-Stropes
Harve
Stand Dyer
Harrison Township
Brunel
Stropes
Harrison Towne Rip
Memorial Day Observances In Washington And Oak Grove
Veterans from the G A R and Sons of Veterans plan Memorial Day rites with ceremonies at First United Brethren and Oak Grove cemetery. Speeches by Rev R Bennett and Rev T Garrig, and a parade along Walnut Street mark the observance in the community.
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Washington
Firsten
A. H
Marines
Sons of We Ladies Circle
G. A
G. A. R. Post
Monument Oak Grove Cemetery
Walnut Street
Tr Brethren Church
Georgd W. Snider
R. Ja. Bennett
Lincoln
R. Ellis
Logan
Helgi Ellis
Arthur
C._E. Peek
G.A. R. Post
Arrests in copper theft case involve local driver
William Dove, 18, arrested after a high speed chase on the south side. He is accused in an affidavit of converting a bar of copper belonging to the Donnell-Barrows company while working as a delivery driver. Dove allegedly grabbed a brick and drew a dangerous knife during the arrest. He is jailed at the county facility.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Willian Dove
Poinget
Gates
Poinsett
Veteran Civil War Hero From Daviess County Passes
A longtime resident of Washington and survivor of Company G 42nd Indiana, he served with distinction in the Civil War before returning to farming. Born in Thaviess County seventy two years ago, he moved to Washington after state service and left behind a family including Mrs. J. L. Missouri and others in Carmi Illinois.
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Indiatey
Paesryville
Fildren
Rapa
Pearl Worth Six Hundred Dollars Found by Hunter
A pearl hunter named W. Connell testifies near Whiterier by Roll ers station about finding a valuable pearl. He describes its brilliancy and value, estimated at six hundred six dollars or more, and notes pearls are rare along a nearby waterway. Connell plans to sell the pearl in Vincennes to buyers in Washington.
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Whiterier
Rollers Station
Connell
Washington
Vincennes
White Tower
Sto
Oil and Gas Notes Mark Small Daily Output
Oil and gas report notes KORTEs producing ten to twelve barrels per day. Mrs Anna Kane returns from Harrison township after visiting relatives Sunday.
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Anna Kane
Harrison Township
English House of Commons Approves War Loan of 1.5 Billion
The Commons voted for a war credit of 1.5 billion pounds, marking the eleventh war vote since the conflict began and the second this year. Premier Asquith faces a 3 billion pounds for the year, with total finance reaching about 11.91 billion. The government detailed operations from April 1 to 20, noting outlays of 1.205 billion, with major sums for army and navy needs and related expenditures.
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House of Commons
Asquith
Elm Near Court House Yard Faces Dying Fate
The great OLI ELM free in the southeast corner of the courthouse yard is dying and may soon be removed. Locals recall Judge Gardiner's 1876 intervention to spare the elm, which has stood for generations, while other elms vanish. A similar elm at William Hayes in West Walnut Street has already been removed.
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W.R. Gardiner
Court House
Ife
Washington
Preelm Ekin
Mec ‘Ormick
Court House Foy
Gardiner
McCormick Hadeen
Wil‘iam- Haves
Walnut Street
Agricultural Bill Cut 730000 by the Senate
The agricultural appropriation bill reported by the Senate committee on Monday carries 25 900 900 a reduction of nearly 750 000 from the House total. The committee cut 2 500 000 provided for foot and mouth disease eradication and eliminated 200 000 for seed distribution. General expenses for the animal industry and soils bureau were increased 5 000. If passed as reported, a conference fight is expected over free seeds. President Wilson will sign the army reorganization bill soon, aiming to sign within days after discussions with Hay and Chamberlain. The Army appropriation bill would rise to about 150 000 000, up 40 000 000 from last year.
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Senate Committee
House
Animal Industy and Soils Bureau
Wilson
Wilson Stonday
Congress
Hay
Chamberlain
Sena
George Harmon Visits City Amid Trial Proceedings
Former sheriff George Harmon attends the San ders trial against Billings and uses the moment to greet old acquaintances. He notes there was no need for excitement over the missing $300 that was in his care, now deposited at a local bank.
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George Harmon
Sanders
Billings
Harmon
Hadeen
Atib Local Bank
Dove Arrested After Chase for Copper Theft
Dove, arrested Monday afternoon by Patrolman Gates and Peto, appeared before Judge J. W. Ogdon Tuesday morning on petit larceny charges. He allegedly stole copper from O Donnell Barrows Co while an employee and pleaded not guilty. He was jailed in default of bond after the chase ended near a railroad station with Poinsett leading the pursuit.
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Will Dove
Gates
Petitt
J. W. Ogdon
Dove
Petit Laren
O'Donnell Barrows
Poinsett
Collapse of Eastside Park bridge shocks town
A new fifteen foot by eight foot concrete bridge at City Park over a lake neck in Eastside dirk collapsed late Saturday afternoon. No one was on it. Wiley Hitchcock, a high school instructor, had last crossed it. Reports accuse faulty construction and lack of reinforcement and plans. City Engineer Hugh G. O'Neall denied involvement.
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Eastside
Dirk
Nehidge
Wiley Hitchcock
Hugh G. O'Neall
Regretful Prisoner Reflects on Easter Holiday Misstep
A Minnesota prisoner after twelve years in confinement regrets a rash action occurred just before Easter. The inmate, William E. Coddington, muses on how the timing ruined his chances for a holiday layoff and an earlier chance at relief.
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Minnesota
William E. Coddington
Angi
Mrs Sarah Radcliff Dies in Cincinnati Enroute to Burial
The body of Mrs Sarah Radcliff, age seventy five, who died on flax 19 in Cincinnati, was brought to Loogootee for burial in St John Cemetery. Her second husband James Radcliff of Barthol Township. She had moved to Cincinnati last fall to live with her sister Mrs Castle. Death caused by cerebral hemorrhage.
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Sarah Radcliff
Cincinnati
St. John& Metery
Radcliff
James” Radcliff
Bart Thwnship
Castle
State Board Increases Tax Assessments Across Utilities
The state board of tax commissioners boosted assessments for railroads traction telephone telegraph express sleeping car pipe line and transportation firms by 4.7 million dollars. The new total assessment now stands at 279 million dollars.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Trustees' Notice for multiple townships in county
Notices state trustees from Bogard Washington Veale Van Buren and Warren townships will meet weekly or monthly to conduct official business at designated local sites such as Williams store Waller harness shop Main and Fourth streets in Washington and at their homes or offices. The fragments indicate regular sessions on specific days to transact township office matters.
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Bogard Township
Bogard
Williams
Psom
Richard M. Williams
Washington Township
Washston’ Township
Main Ang
Fourth Streets
Washington
James E. Gilley
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