Prohibition Ticket Nominations and Platform Details
Eugene W. Chafin of Chicago named for president and Aaron Watkins of Ada Ohio for vice president by Prohibition national convention after three ballots. Platform calls for federal prohibition, direct senatorial elections, graduated taxes, bank safeguards, and interstate commerce regulation. Indictments expected in related ang-betting probe as jurors gather in Brooklyn.
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Columbus
Eugene W. Chafti
Chicago
Tor
Aaron §. Watkins
Ada
Thoraday
Uts
Chafin
Daniel R. Sheen
Peoria
New York
Indiana
Wisconsin
Chain
William B. Palmore
St. Louie
Prohibition
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition Party
Ia An
District of Columbia
United States
al Equitable
Hosta
Brighton Head track arrests rock New York racetrack
At Brighton Head race track police swooped in to crack a gambling ring, seizing a score or more suspects amid a dramatic raid. Plain clothes officers surged in as crowds watched, prisoners were taken away in handcuffs, and several bystanders were injured in the melee. Police report a wider war on gamblers with multiple arrests and ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thark
Brighton Head
Ron
Gamblera
Feld
Nealands
Alan
Trdal
Powder Magazine Explosion Kills Five in Cle Elum
A powder magazine blast near Cle Elum Washington at 5 pm on Thursday killed five people and injured several others. Managers and clerks were unloading a car when the explosion occurred. bodies and debris were scattered over a wide area, with one wife missing and her two children nearby.
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Cleclum
Wash
Northwestern Improvement Co
George Mead
Northwest Ara Improvement Co
Gifford McDonnells
Andry Frill
Perry Maffect
Atts
Moffett
Hoe Rouitti
Joe Pogriappi
Mead
Peter Moffatt
Maxasine
J Accident at Vincennes District Bridge Bend
A two car collision occurred Thursday evening near Vincennes on a bend of the Pond Road about a mile from Bruceville. Vehicles driven by Edward Shepherd and Porsy Tindolph crashed in dense shade. all occupants escaped injury except Miss Polliam who broke a collar bone. The drivers halted after the impact. passengers included Mrs L A Meyer, Mrs George Alsop, Miss Jennie Alsop, Miss Helen Schumaker, Carl Schaller, Robert Morgen, Miss Melle Tindolph, Anna Pulliam and Katherine Shaw. The route over the new bridge was noted as exceptionally dreary. Indicated local social ties of the drivers are mentioned. The location is described as a well-known area with frequent Washington visitors.
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Bruceville
Edward
Sheperd
Porsy
About & O
L. A. Meyer
George Alsop
Washington
Vincennes
Stung Scare Involving Mitchell and Women Report
About 200 women report a stinging incident linked to Mitchell described as feral and alarming. The account mentions a smoot tongued individual selling questionable items and a substance causing tin corrosion and painful sensations. Local residents seek clarity on the alleged purchases and unsafe products.
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Mitchell
Sunday funerals halted in Mishawaka amid pact
Mishawaka bans Sunday funerals as clergy and undertakers agree no rites on Sundays unless for contagious diseases. The move affects a town of about 10 000 and aligns church services with a regional shift east of South Bend. Abigail McGonherty travels to Oakland Princeton Evansville and Carmel to visit friends.
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Mishawaka
South Bend
Ithat
Hein
Abigail McGonherty
Oakland
Aig
Princetom Evaneville
Carmel
Dress in Court Delivers Partial Testimony Amid Trial
In a courtroom session described as the second installment, Adelia Schir and others testified regarding a dress issue tied to a police matter. Mrs. Whiton reported a torn dress during remarks at a social event, with witnesses noting borrowed garment detail and references to a third installment planned for a later time.
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Adelia Schirthen
Whalton
Whiton
Tibard
Albert Lieber
Tess
Fs. Lighey
Wratton
Calbb
Denny
Ballon
Dinamite Incident Leaves Pettus Injured in Forked Assault
Fragmentary report describes a Thursday afternoon attack where a man identified as Pettus sustained severe wounds to his hands while others attempted a dangerous show of firing a weapon. A bystander recounts blows from a heavy implement causing additional injuries to his forearm.
Dance at Montgomery Community Event
A fragmented account describes a Montgomery dance night marked by invitations and many youths. Heat hindered attendance as some could not attend while others gathered for initiations and social interaction, reflecting a lively local scene.
Two Die as Fights Erupt in Chicago Theater Lobby
July 17 in Chicago a fatal stabbing and severe injuries occurred after a theater dispute. Johm Fitch was killed and his wife Mary wounded when Henry Long and his brother Ozay Long attacked them in the lobby of the Alderthira theater after persistent loud arguing. Police captured the Long brothers after a quick scuffle. witnesses say the unrest started from their loud behavior during the performance.
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Hicago
Alderhtira
Jobai Fitch
Mary
Henry Long
Ozcay
Joek
Rat
Long Brothera
Fitch
Beck
Playhouse
John Long
Hemphill Opens Defense in Gleason Fatal Case
In Missouri on July 17, defense lawyers for Dr W A Hemphill and Rev Glyde Gow began opening statements in the case charging them with causing Elizabeth Gleason’s death. Medical experts testified peritonitis followed a microscopical operation and the defense argued the treatments were for ordinary ailments, not the cause of death. The proceedings included testimony about managing a local bath incident and public disturbance in Wabassi.
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Fdfense
W. Aphil
Glyde Gow
Elizabeth Gleason
F. McConnell
Data Board of Health
Walter B. Cbrpett
St. Louia
Hugo Sanime
Ll. Pendleton
W. B. Troy
Atl
Henson
Dewaa
Hempkin
de Gow
Caise
Zeppelin Not Discouraged By Recent Airship Incidents
Count Zeppelin expressed no discouragement over the recent mishaps at Friedrichshafen. He declined interviews while noting confidence in his airship system. He said damage to the balloon would be repaired in about ten days and no further ascents would occur for at least three weeks as the envelope is repaired and fresh gas prepared in Friedrichshafen.
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Friederichshafen
Zeppelin
New Panama President Domingo Gains Popular Support
In Panama on July 17, crowds of native women in the poltern national dress led a procession to the president elect Senor Baldia's residence presenting a presidential scarf. Thousands from all social classes joined the march through the streets, with two bands providing music and loud cheering.
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Panama
Domingo de
Panama Republic
Senor Baldla
Senor Qualdla
Linton Ball Team Faces Hard Fight in Standings
Petersburg ind July reports over six hundred dollars worth of whisky destroyed by John Shea in a family dispute tied to liquor business. Whisky aged eight years stored at Shea brothers home. John claims intent to smash it, disrupting local saloon interests as teams compete in Panaranchise system with Linton aiming to advance in standings.
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Petersburg
Ind
John Shea
Thomas Shea
Shea Brothers
Heads of the Jarrets and Whisky Run Event
In a clipped exchange a man urged caution about a whisky run that could injure no person. Mr Shea argued the whisky had been agitated and would cause hardship in many locales, noting if the barrels were bien then he would bathe only, aufferer.
Night prowlers tried to break into Hayes grocery store
Night prowlers attempted to break into M J Hayes grocery on East Main Street after payday Wednesday. They tore out part of a rear grate but fled when frightened, leaving the store unreached. Police noted it was the night after payday, suggesting they sought the safe money.
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J. Hayes
East Mains Berster
M. J. Hayes
Eget Main Street
Boy Hurt At Hetfeld Palmer Store Snags Leg
Ten year old Bernard Kelley, son of Joe Ketter agles tan, injured after tripping on a hole near a wagon on the street. A glass jar broke, cutting two deep lacerations in his leg between knee and ankle, one slicing the shin bone. Dr. rr dressed the wounds. one required four stitches and the other two. The boy rests this afternoon.
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Berhard Kelley
Joe Ketter Aglestan
Hetfeld& Palmer
Drrr
Shelbyville sewer contract awarded to Toledo firm
Shelbyville council awarded the scope for furnishing plan specifications for a general sewerage system to Riggs Sherman Company of Toledo Ohio at a bid around 1.22. The firm agreed on a salary for actual time and services. Unusual bidders from Rhode Island Illinois Indiana and other states submitted figures ranging from 350 to 2290 dollars.
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Riggs Sherman Company
Toledo
Ohio
Ety Council of
Ice Cream Sale Supports Presbyterian Sunday School Fund
A youth group connected with the Presbyterian church hosted an ice cream sale at Miss Elvs Ballenbacher’s East Main Street home. Japanese lanterns lit the event, refreshments included ice cream, and Doyle Markle gave a pleasant speech. About thirty five dollars was raised for the Sunday school fund.
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Présbyterian Church
P.C
Presbyterian
Elvs Ballenbacher
Main Street
Doyle Markle
Baby Dead In Indiana. Veale Infant Dies At Six Months
Edward M Veale infant son of Herbert Veale died Thursday afternoon at about six months old after a bout with measles. Funeral services were held at the home with burial at Fort Benjamin Harrison Cemetery in Muncie. The city government is closing theaters on Broadway. the Royal Theatre singer will perform Saturday on Flo street.
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Edward. M. Veale
Herbert Veale
Etfo Bhenjéer Cemetery
Mincennes
Obituary: Mrs ALA Palmer Dies in Linton Home
Mrs Mary J Palmer of Linton died Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs Fred Jordan in Linton. She was born in Pettburg over seventy two years ago and lived there before moving to the city. Survived by four children James Alfred and others, a granddaughter and great grandchild. remains to be taken to her daughter home this evening.
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Uught Mani
Bryokwy Pice
Leona
Hohd
Ala. Palmer
Linton Thureday
Mars
Fred Joranth
Meath
Petdegburg
Mia
Palemer
Childre
James
Alfred
Itra
Fred
Mary J. Palmer
Taf
Linton
Commencement At Daviess County Normal School
Graduates from Dame State Normal include A W Inman Wily Hitchcock Fannie O Dell A F Whitsett and Grant Callahan of Daviess county. A W Tomda taught history in spring term while Hitchcock of ElNora did not teach physics or chemistry. Ode i, Grant Callahan, Odeu and A Whitgett, formerly of Plainville, graduated at the Jude commencement preparing for their teaching careers.
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Dame
State Normal
A. W. Inman
Wily Hitchcock
Fannle O'Dell
A. F. Whitsett
Grant Callahan
da- Viegscout
A.W. Tomda
Whey “Hitchcock
Elnora
Ode i
Odeu
A. Whitgett
Plainville
Jude
Daviess County
Fragmentary text unsure of a coherent headline
The readable fragments mention names and places in a jumbled form. Government or party references appear with uncertain attributions. No clear event, date, or location emerges to form a factual summary.
GARNERGIE LIBRARY HOOKS TO FOREIGN RACKS OF TRAVEL
A fragment describes a library display at Garnerige Library featuring travel hooks and curiosities about the United States and foreign lands. It mentions a mantel shelf in the morning reading room and notes United States mileage as of June 30, 1907, claiming it exceeds Europe’s mileage many times over and surpasses all of Europe combined.
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United States
Europe
Washington Grays Roster Patchwork From Club Note
A garbled clipping lists Washington Grays players and positions for a game against Plainville, naming Edmundson as left fielder and Lynch at center field with listed infielders Pig, Mengin, Men sin, and McGary as pitcher, with Hodge catching and Kiefer as manager.
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Stindsy
Washington
Gaga
Plainville
S. Ding
Tollowfos
Grays
Ae Hdmondsor
Lynch
Rj Z Clair
T. Mengin
Mensin
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Panaranchise
Winots Teggue
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Bidg
Bernard Kellar
Pally
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