New York Supreme Court Strikes Flag Advertising Ban
A New York ruling declares flag desecration laws unconstitutional when applied to advertising devices and trade labels. The decision allows use of the flag as a trademark but retains prohibition on inscribing advertising matter on the flag itself. Public sentiment opposes improper flag use and urges respect for the national emblem.
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New York
Illinois
Supreme Court
New York Supreme Court
Mock in Fort Wayne Hospital Faces Major Cancer Trial
A report wrongly claimed Thomas Mock had died in a Fort Wayne hospital. He remains seriously ill with a lower jaw cancer and recently underwent a major operation. Doctors warned further procedures may be needed and he could stay hospitalized most of the summer. Family members at his bedside say his condition is very grave with slim chances of recovery.
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Thomas Mock
Fort Wayne
Mock
Fire at Ossian destroys roof of boarding house
At 8 Thursday morning a fire at Mrs. Dora Hoover's boarding house in West Ossian burned the roof away and damaged household goods. The Beaty and Dean mill engine helped save the building, with estimated $200 loss to the structure and insured losses for Mrs. Hoover. Ossian's municipal engine is noted as unreliable yet repeatedly called into use.
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West Ossian
Dora Hoover
Beaty & Dean Mill
Hoover
Ossian
Court Rules Trustees Hold Broad Power Over Schools
The Supreme Court held township trustees may decide which schools to maintain or close with appeals to the county superintendent. A Newville township trustee closed a school due to low attendance and rerouted pupils to another. The court affirmed the trustee’s discretion and found no law requiring reopening upon petition after closure.
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Supreme Court
Newville Township
Dekalb County
Young Couple Weds Quietly Near City
A 7 p.m. Wednesday wedding joined Sarah B Ashbaucher and Charles O Krinn of Van Buren at the Ashbaucher home ten miles south of the city. About 25 relatives attended the surprise ceremony presided by Rev String, followed by a three course supper. The bride wore gray voile with cream lace. the groom in black. They will live briefly at the bride’s home before moving to Van Buren where Krinn runs a grocery business.
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Matt Ashbaucher
Mrs. Krinn
van Buren
Mr. Krinn
Republicans Miss Filing Nominations for Hartford City Officers
Hartford City Republicans failed to file certificates of nomination by Monday deadline, risking mandamus action to place their candidates on the ballot. Democrats complied and offer no move to block GOP voters. oversight blamed on convention chairman unaware of filing requirement.
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Hartford City
Elm Poles for Sale at Bluffton Hub Factory
Until May 1 the Clover Leaf hub factory in Bluffton seeks second growth white elm poles 4 inches and over cut to length. Poles must be cut before sap rises at the southwestern plant. REID assists.
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Clover Leaf
Bluffton
S, C, Reid
Men of Oak Timber Work for Strong Old Homesteads
A rugged health image promotes Scott's Emulsion as the right stuff to stimulate growing powers in children. The ad urges building a sturdy constitution from childhood with Scott's Emulsion as the foundation.
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Scott
First Settler of Wells County Jacob Harvey Dies at 74
Jacob R. Harvey, born April 27, 1831 in Union County, Indiana, died Friday morning at his home north of Murray after long illness. A longtime Wells County resident, he married Elizabeth Mille on September 28, 1855 and had five children, four living. He served in the Fifty Third Indiana Volunteer Infantry and was a Lew Dailey Post G A R member. Funeral Sunday at Murray Christian Church with post in attendance.
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Murray
Jacob Harvey
Wells County
Harvey
Jacob R. Harvey
Union County
Indiana
Robert Harvey
Mr. Harvey
Lew Dailey
Christian Church
Post
Appellate Upholds Divorce Refusal in Eikenberry Case
The appellate court affirmed Judge Vaughn’s ruling in the Eikenberry divorce dispute. Charles Eikenberry deserted his wife and fled to the Philippines, and after two years she sought a decree on abandonment grounds. The court held marriage sacred and that mutual fault bars decree when both parties are culpable.
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Vaughn
Eikenberry
Charles Eikenberry
Philippines
Indiana Building at St Louis Exposition Delayed Acceptance
Indiana’s World’s Fair building was not accepted at a Planter’s Hotel meeting in St Louis due to unfinished work. Finishing touches include lawn sodding, stairways, and readiness of exhibits. flowers and trees await planting. The commission meets May to consider acceptance and lawn work. The Ferris wheel from Chicago has been moved to St Louis and is being set up.
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Indiana
Planter’s Hotel
St. Louis
Aci
Alexander
Chicago
Juvenile Marriage Question in Marion Sparks Debate
In Marion a question arises about the marriage of Earl Colvin and Julia Clark, both youths. Colvin is fourteen turning fifteen in June, and Julia appears similarly youthful. Relatives consider annulling the union, while authorities weigh possible actions including a false affidavit charge and potential reform school placement.
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Julia Clark
Marion
Colvin
Calvin
Vander
s.Teform School
Babcock Arrested for Defrauding Lodges Across Nation
Albert C. Babcock was arrested by Detectives Holtz and Bray in Indianapolis on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses from at least ten lodges. He allegedly showed a Ghent Kentucky Emory lodge certificate to solicit $5 to $20 from members. Messages from Ghent questioned his membership status as city lodges alerted officials.
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Indianapolis
Order of the Knights of Pythias
Albert C. Babcock
Holtz and Bray
Babcock
Emory Lodge
Ghent
State
Pastors and stewards meet in Fort Wayne district
A meeting of pastors and stewards from the Fort Wayne district of the North Indiana Conference Methodist Episcopal Church was held yesterday afternoon at Wayne Street Methodist Church. About thirty six appointments were represented along with ten stewards and many visitors. Reverend C U Wade chaired for the first time since his natal day.
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Fort Wayne
North Indiana
Bluffton Praised for Fine Electric Light Plant
C Custer, noted for thorough work, says Bluffton now has a good electric light system after inspecting the plant. He reports the Bluffton people are satisfied they are receiving value for their payments and that the plant functions well.
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C. C. Custer
Bluffton
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