Uncertainty Surrounds the Vice Presidency Rally
In Coliweum Chicago on June 17 delegates and officers filled the hall as the Republican convention opened. Chauncey Depew arrived early amid modern communications and speeches, while Burrows and others outlined Taft era policies and a push for continuous leadership. The turbulent start featured a keynote and a sense of pageantry as the party prepared for the primary choice of vice president.
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County Officials Debate Bank Assessments and Delinquent Taxes
County board members and Tax Commissioner McCardle discuss varying bank assessments in Daviess county and the need to collect delinquent taxes. They argue for tiers by earning capacity, caution on public spending, and potential deputy costs as economic conditions tighten.
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Taft Foes Seen In Delegates At Republican Convention
Indianapolis dispatch reports delegates and said party leadership shows reluctance to nominate William Howard Taft. Observers note opposition centers on nomination methods and wish to avoid defending a taft administration in the coming campaign. Several delegates hint at breaking instructed votes if allowed to do so.
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Will Be Married Tonight in Local Baptist Church
A marriage license was granted to Austin Arthur and Miss Omle Fitzgerald, a well known couple. They will be married tonight at the First Baptist Church parsonage by Rev A M McGuire. Arthur is the son of Letty Arthur of Portersville road and Fitzgerald is the daughter of Milton Fitzgerald, former sheriff of Daylea county.
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McGrakken Arrest Follows Battery Claim in Divorce Case
Police report diver M McCracken a deputy county recorder was arrested on charges including battery against his wife Mary Ay McCracken. The couple are in divorce proceedings with a disputed entry incident as Mary and their daughter were denied admittance at their home. The case awaits hearing in Square Wells court scheduled for Monday morning.
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Negro American Party ultimatum on GOP nominating process
The Rev Milton Waldron, head of the National Negro American Party, issued a blunt ultimatum in Chicago calling for independent Republican candidates if Roosevelt or Taft secure the nomination. He warned a separate ticket would be fielded nationwide after the convention to aid independent Republicans in November.
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Bloomington Banker Axtell Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
Bloomington official Babes X. Axtell, a prominent citizen, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on embezzlement charges involving city funds. He remained in custody for two hours as authorities processed the case and prepared bond papers, with investigators alleging a shortfall between county and city books and the affidavit citing fraud and felonious intent.
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Axtell Bond Case Threatensestate and Filings
Axtell refuses repayment, retains Attorneys Henley and Milter, and plans to place his estate in bankruptcy to shield assets from a mother-in-law. City counsel may sue Axtell on his bond to recover 9700 abortage as treasurer. In Jasper Indiana, Horace M. Kean and bride receive a festive welcome with a tree ride and cheers.
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Missouri and Mississippi Flood Rises Endanger City and Farms
St Louis reports record Mississippi rise reaching 83.7 feet, with the river flooding thousands of acres along Missouri and Illinois shores. Water officials warn levels may reach 34.5 feet in 24 hours as crops flood, rail yards submerge, and bridges improvise to cope with rising floodwaters.
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Barr Township Assault Charge Over Runaway Horse
John Zinkan faces assault and battery allegations in Squire Kellam's court for an October incident in Barr Township. A wagon horse attached to Charles W. Ladney’s wagon bolted after skidding past an electric light path near a shop in Vincetinas, injuring the animal with bruises and causing some property damage.
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Taft Band Wagon Debate In 1912 Political Roundup
The article records opinions on Taft and Fairbanks with remarks by Elmer Hastings and others. It notes Stalcup’s dispute over payment for painting, and references Roosevelt and Taft alignment. Prominent names include Fairbanks, Taft, and Hastings amid campaign chatter.
Roosevelt Taft Platform Grips Conservative Delegates
Fragmentary text describes a committee on resolutions and a Roosevelt Taft platform. It notes conservatives seeking influence at the convention to shape the anti-infantry agenda and the administration’s stance in Washington. Mention of figures like J P Morgan and Perkins suggests stakes in national leadership and party unity.
Newly Wedded Couple Marry in Evening Home Ceremony
A couple named Buzam-Basser Misa Loora Bozan and Nite wed in a private 70 evening ceremony at their home. The article notes the witness of several trends and the couple plans to continue on with their life.
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Meeting Tonight At The Club For Rehearsal
Members gather for the final rehearsal as the music club prepares a presentation. The night centers on teachers and performers shaping the opera and stage numbers.
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Dutch Dance Draws Crowd at The Peoples Hall
A lively Dutch dance event at The Peoples Hall attracted a large, festive crowd. Organizers report good music and broad attendance, with dancers enjoying a cheerful evening and a well filled hall.
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