Indiana political squabbles and party shifts discussed
A long column analyzes Indiana political maneuvering amid debates over Bryan Taggart and Hendren, noting Democrats’ and Republicans’ strategies, county finances, and the influence of national figures like La Follette. References to Watterson, Carr, Chinn, and Read anchor the partisan framing.
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Thomas Taggart
Democratic Organization of Oil
la Follette
Wisconsin
Schicken
Bryan
Taggart
Carr Declines Democratic Nomination In Washington Township
The piece reports cross party activity at county conventions with Republicans and Democrats nominating candidates for justice of the peace, constable, and advisory board in various townships. Richard M. Carr, nominated for justice of the peace by both parties, states he will accept the Republican nomination, disavowing the Democratic nomination.
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M. Carr
Washington Township
Court House
Justice of the Peace
John W. Kellams
John Q
Conention
Zinkans Hall
Fills Farrell
Joseph W. Streator
Richard M. Carr
John Riley
Tobe White
Matthew Sullivan
A. QO
Fulkerson
Williamne Hayes
Elisha Greenwood
Hiram Bingham
Charles Gilley
Madison Tisdale
Quill White
Giles White
Elmore Township
Democrats
Republicans For Justice of the Peace
the Herald
Washington Town
R. M. Carr
Naturalization Applications Filed for German Worker
W. A. Greln a German employed at B. and O Southwestern shops applied for naturalization last Tuesday at the clerk's office. No blanks available. Deputy Clerk Walters says Washington has sent more blanks and they will be issued soon. Stein, from Hamburg, arrived about two months ago and works as a machinist at the railway shops. he is twenty seven, unmarried and energetic.
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W. A. Greln
B. & O. Southwestern
Walters
Stein
Washington City
Hamburg
Germany
Remodeling the Hyatt House Adds Fresh Papering
Work on remodeling Hyatt house progresses with paper hangers busy across rooms. Over $500 worth of wallpaper will be installed with George Kramer supervising the project and the Office presenting a refreshed appearance.
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Hyatt House
George Kramer
Typhoid Germs Found In Wells Investigated
Dr. Hunter secretary of the Lawrence County Board of Health has investigated the typhoid fever situation and found contamination in wells, prompting health measures and further testing.
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Hunter
Lawrence County Board of Health
Typhoid cases murky in city report says Dr Hunter
Fragmentary notes claim Mitchell reported 71 typhoid cases while Dr Hunter reports only 21 cases to him. Officials posted warnings at several sites as citizens remain unsettled by the discrepancy.
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Mitchell
Hunter
Potts Family Holds Second Annual Reunion Near Waco
The Potts family gathering drew about 300 relatives and friends in a grove near Waco on a Thursday. Jonathan Logan served as coffee maker while plans included remarks by Philander McHenry, W. Al Wallade, Rev. Frank Potts, and Rev. Thomas Alford. Officers elected: President Benjamin Potts, Secretary Jackson Potts, Treasurer Elmore Potts.
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Atate
Waco
Jon Logan
Saily
Potts- Penn
Old Solfiler
Philander McHenry
W. al Wallade
Frank Potts
Thomas Alford
Benjamin Potts
Jackson Potts
Otwell
Elmore Potts
Washington
Indianapolis man Delisle identified in Mitchell homicide
The body of Scienth Delisle, an Indianapolis man, was found near Mitchell after a Thursday freight train incident. A parolee from Michigan City prison, he had been sought for parole violations and previously convicted of larceny ending in 1960. Delisle had two young sons with ties to reform schools and Missouri state penitentiary.
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Mitchell
Southwestern
Ffreight
Scienth Delisle
Indianapolis
Delisle
Michigan City
Saleamba
Yat. Plainfield
Indianbpokta
Missouri State Penitentiary
Suit Seeks Adoption of Edith Bell Sinclair as Heir
Martha Johnson files suit in adm court to adopt Edith Bell Sinclair born March 4, 1904. Edith is described as a daughter of James Sinclair who deserted her after the mother died March 29, 1900. The father provided for the daughter's support and education in the complaint.
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Martha Johnson
Edith Bell Sinclair
James Sinclair
William H. JoBneon
Unveiling Panic at Columbus Monument Ceremony
Thousands of people crowded near Columbus to glimpse Mrs. Nicholas Longworth as the William McKinley monument was about to be unveiled. A crush caused injuries and the event ended prematurely, moving to a hall that night.
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Nicholas Longworth
Columbus
Ghali
Willian’ McKinley
Congress Likely to Amend Railway Rate Law Next Session
Congresman Hepburn as chairman of the house committee says amendments to the new railway rate law are almost certain at the upcoming session. Changes aim to simplify parts of the act and to ease enforcement.
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Congrasman Hepburn
House Committee
Petersburg plant sale postponed after low bidder turnout
The J. D. Carter grase factory at Petersburg failed to attract buyers at Friday's sale. The plant was appraised at 49,600 dollars, while liabilities against the company stood at 59,000 dollars, requiring another appraisal.
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J. D. Carter Grase
Petersburg
Tno
William Campbell Dies After Two Years of Illness
William Campbell, who endured two years of suffering, died at his mother Mrs Elizabeth Camp hall's home at 210 Sycamore Street. He leaves a widow.
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William Campbell
Elizabeth Camphall
Sycamore Street
B. & C. South
St. Louis
Mother's Appeal Fuels Local Option Battle in Sterling
In Sterling Kentucky a heated local option fight intensifies as Nelson, Jr. presses the campaign after being found with whisky in his pocket. Nelson's mother appeals to voters to cast out the saloon, aiming to sway outcome.
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Sterling
Monty
J. P
Nelson, Jr
Nelson
Savage dead in tobacco patch in Mason County
Prominent Mason County farmer Ww Savage was found shot in the head and heart in a tobacco patch. Coroner's jury names Chester Savage, thirteen, as murderer but the youth cannot be found. A rare 58 carat pearl sold for 1800 dollars in Vincennes to a pearl buyer Charles Millet.
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Be Savage
Mason County
Chester Savage
Train wrecks hit three Illinois towns in quick succession
A Southwestern passenger train wrecked at Huron Tuesday afternoon and was struck by a following train at Beckemeyer, causing multiple injuries. Engineers Thomas Bowman of St Louis and Edward Hamersly of Washington saved themselves by jumping. Four wrecks in four days along the B&O Southwestern rail line were reported, with crews racing to the scenes from St Louis, Flora, Breeze and Carlyle.
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Southwestern
Huron
Bockemeyer
Ill
Thomas Bowman
S J. Louis
Edward Hamersly
Beckemeyer
Carlyle
Plenty
Bowman Jand
Hathersly
Hamersly
Washington
Bowman
St. Louis
Iga
Harry Smith
Heckemeyes
Flora
Breeze
Floral
Romas W. Faith
U. S. Allen
Charles A. Guth
Frank Landis
Bedkemeyer
B.& O. Sothwestern
Cincinati
Thomas A. Ackley
Trenton
Wreck of Train 1 and 7 at Huron Claims Lives and Injuries
A collision on the B and Southwestern line near Huron nine miles east of Shoals killed two and injured many, with two engines wrecked and several cars smashed. Engineer Lyhane and fireman on train 1 avoided further catastrophe by applying brakes seconds before impact.
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E. &. Hale
Huron
Shoals
Cincinnati
Betwen
Trai 1
Clif! Market
Mitchell
Georgia
Georgia, Which Is Six Miles“ From’ Mitchell. Markel
Markel
Ly|hane
Lyhane
Heroisns
Engineering Expenses in Daviess County Ditches and Roads
The article details Daviess County engineering costs for ditches and gravel roads including Prairie Creek and 20 plus ditches, bridges on White River, and 200 miles of repairs. It argues engineering expense totals about 16 000 dollars, four percent of nearly half a million spent, and defends Faith & Faith as the engineers. It notes scarce alternative firms and defends county practices against Democratic criticisms.
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Democratic Campaign Committee
Washington Democrat
Eee
Washington
Barr
Elmore
Madison
Veale
Steele
Daviess County
Faith & Faith
Faith
Republican Board of Commissioners
Smiley
Abundant Quail And Pheasants Promised in Southern Indiana
Reports fielded by Deputy Game Warden Earle describe heavy quail populations across southern Indiana with large woodland flocks and plentiful pheasants, partridges, and squirrels. Nut rains from beech and hickory support fat game as hunters anticipate a rich fall bag.
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Indiana
Kankakee
Earle
Indianapolis Star
China
Klondike king Lory arrested as fugitive in mining stock case
Frank C. Lory of 2707 North Alabama Street Indianapolis once known as the Klondike king was arrested by detectives Kinney and Morgan as a fugitive and taken to Danville, Illinois. He faces charges tied to mining stock schemes and had previously refused to discuss a grand jury capias, claiming the case is spite work.
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Frank C. Lory
North
Alabama Street
Indianapolis
Klondike King
Model Sairt Company
Tectives Kinney and
Morgan
Danville
Lory
Klondike
Indiana
Promul 7Ngyo
Minois
Danvisia Il
Hiifols
Efe
Petersburg
Missionary Couple to Sail for Luzon Island
Fr and Mrs Sanford B Korte wed at Odén and plan to sail for the Philippines about November 1 to lead missionary work on Luzon. Mr Korte hails from Topeka Kansas and his wife is Miss Lillie Stantey. They will visit Ming ton Ohio and Topeka before departing.
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Sanford B. Kurte
Odén
Philippines
Luzon
Korte
Topeka
Kan
Tehle
Lillie Stantey
Shoals
Eee
Sheath Nose
Viet
Mington
Ohio
Ishinda
Washington Monument Unveiled in Tudapest Hungary
A monument to the memory of Washington was unveiled at Tudapest Hungary on Sunday. Thousands attended the exercises and praised the first president of the United States and the American people.
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Washington
Tudapest
Hungary
United
Tates
Trade Decline in Egypt Seen by U.S. Agent
An American government agent reports U S exports to Egypt have fallen sharply amid widespread resentment of British firms. The memo notes reduced trade activity as a key outcome of tensions between the two countries.
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Egypt
United States
Bar Gaya
Alabama Mines Booming as Demand Sparks Work Surge
Owing to high piz fron prices from great demand nearly every idle mine in Alabama is being operated and thousands of men are required.
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Alabama
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