Roosevelt to Speak in Indiana Campaign Visit
Indiana leaders report Col Theodore Roosevelt will spend at least one day in Indiana during the coming campaign with a possibility of two days. His principal speech is expected in Indianapolis and a special train may be used to reach multiple congressional districts.
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South America
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Colt Rongevelt
Widows to Gain Pensions Under House Bill
The House passed a pension bill granting Spanish War widows $12 monthly and $2 for each child under 16, for widows without other means of support and under $230 yearly net income. The measure covers widows and minor children of those who served in the Spanish War, Philippine insurrection, and Boxer uprising. The bill requires marriage to the soldier before passage.
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China
Phillippine
New Decorations and Upgrades at Olympia Theatre
The Olympia Theatre showcases lavish new decorations including buff oat wear wall coverings and yellow pulp ceilings with dancing girl motifs. Two Swiss mountain landscape paintings flank the rear screen while portraits of film stars adorn the hall. Manager Yutzy plans to install a modern Sinclair?plex machine next week to enhance showings.
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Switzerland
Moving Picture
Yutzy
Eula Metzger Fined After Guilty Plea in Assault Case
Eula Metzger, a fugitive from justice since March 1, was arrested on an interurban car in Frankfort and brought to city court. He and Albert Smith pleaded guilty to assault and battery, each fined five dollars plus costs totaling fifteen dollars.
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Albert Smith
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Heavy loss feared as North Atlantic storm devastates sea
The International News Service reports a catastrophic North Atlantic storm near Newfoundland with estimates of two hundred seamen lost and twelve hundred and fifty Newfoundland sealers adrift. Fifty dead and dying have been recovered amid a blizzard. A separate note from St Johns confirms the grim toll. Also noted is the death of a nine month old child of Mr and Mrs Ray Henry, buried at Thorntown after funeral in Indianapolo.
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International News Service
Montreal
Qdc
Newfoundland
St. Jobs
N. F
Baent
Reed
Ray Henry
Indianapollo
Thorntown
Thorntorn
Plans for Indiana Progressive State Convention
Prominent men and invited speakers target the Indiana Progressive State Convention on April 18. Former Senator Beveridge will oversee keynote style addresses, with figures like Charles Summer Bird Gifford Pinchot and Raymond Robbins among participants. Delegates 1640 will gather at the Indiana Progressive Club in the Hume Mansur building for a preconvention reception.
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United States
A. J. Heveridge
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Massachusetts
Giffard Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Poindexter
Washington
Raymond Robbins
Ilinois Progressive State Central Committee
Moses K. Clapa
Minnesota
Frank J. Doudican
H. T. Roberts
Greenfield
William Dye
Noblesville
Beveridge
Indianapolis
Washington, D. C
Indiana Progressive Club
Hume-Mansur Building
Exam Findings Detail Complex Shortages in Treasurer Accounts
Examiners cite tangled conditions and misposted credits making shortages hard to trace. Final balance reveals a shortage exceeding 3 300 dollars. Field exams cover 1911 1912 and 1918. earlier year 1909 not mentioned. Van Eatons first term records previously audited and found in good condition.
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Penn Musical Comedy Presented by Central Christian Youth
The Young People's Society of the Central Christian Church will present a musical comedy at the high school assembly within three weeks. The Pennant is the chosen title. Soloists will be drawn from church members and the production will be directed by Leslie Troutman.
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Central Christian Church
Leslie Troutman
Lebanon Sees Sudden Drop in Cars as License Check Looms
The Lebanon streets show few automobiles over the past two days as police prepare to enforce 1914 license number requirements. No arrests have occurred yet, but authorities anticipate a flood of licensed vehicles when weather improves.
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Lebanon
Resigns as City Treasurer Over Large Shortage
Frankfort April 2 Harry B VanEaton city treasurer resigned after state board of accounts found a 33900 shortage in his accounts due to lack of bookkeeping. Bond issues cover most losses with bondsmen reimbursed. Robert Aughe appointed to fill unexpired term. VanEaton turned over 2800 in trust property and remaining balance to be restored.
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Harry B. VanEaton
Robert Aughe
van Eaton
State Board of Accounts
van Eston
Walter Brown
Standard color change for U.S. mail wagons nationwide
Postmaster General Burleson announces a general order to standardize all parcel post collection wagons. Wagons will be painted medium coach green with cardinal red running gear and gold letters reading United States Mail and Parcel Post.
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Burleson
United States Mail
Recital for City Schools by Mrs. George B. Stokes
Music loving public in Lebanon learns Mrs. George B. Stokes will give a recital next Wednesday evening April 8 at the First Baptist church to aid city schools. Proceeds to be divided among four buildings with local talent assisting. program to be published Friday. GYMNASIUM BURNED IN INDIANA. The St. Joseph church gymnasium, cost about $26,000, destroyed by fire. partial insurance coverage.
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Harriet B. Stokes
First Baptist Church
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Gymnaseum
Rensselaer
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St. Joseph Church
Majority Fights Over Panama Canal Toll Repeal In Senate
Senate lines are drawn as supporters push to repeal the Panama Canal free tolls clause. Opponents threaten a filibuster to force President Wilson to explain his stance, while a Poin dexter resolution and Sims Gill amendments shape the debate amid potential delays. A poll shows a Senate majority for repeal, but wavering on coastwise trade rights and procedural moves cloud progress. The session ends with a religious reading and notes on a mission discussion.
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Senate
Owen
Langer
Wilson
United States
Administration
Profitable Meeting at First Christian Church Session
The missionary society of the First Christian church held a profitable and interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. B. H. Thompson. The gathering opened with a song and proceeded to discuss their work and plans.
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Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
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B. H. Thompson
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Board Members Named for Pension Examining Post
A Washington dispatch reports Dr. C. D. Umbertine of Mechanicsburg was appointed pension examining surgeon at Lebanon on Rep. Morrison's recommendation. Dr. J. R. Ball of this city resigned. the board now comprises Dr. Turner of this city Dr. Johnson of Jamestown and Dr. Umbertine of Mechanicsburg.
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Washington, D. C
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Lebanon
J. R. Ball
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Johnson
Jamestown
Umberline
Mechanicsburg
Lamphere Taken to Central Insane Hospital Indiana Polis
The county clerk announced the admission application for Layton Lamphere to the Central Insane Hospital in Indianapolis was accepted. Sheriff McRoberts transported Lamphere to the Indiana state institution after prior transfer from Michigan State Hospital.
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Indianapolis
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Michigan State Insane Hospital
Indianapolis Near Street Car Strike Involving Carmen Union
Indianapolis reports near walkout after the Amalgamated Association asked the Labor Commission of Indiana to arbitrate disputes with the traction company. Carmen members adopted strike resolutions and granted the executive board power to order a walkout. Disputes center on discharged union men and ongoing negotiations without a mutually acceptable arbitration method.
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Amalgamated Association of Street & Electric Railway
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