Eugenics topic discussed at Indiana University lecture
Dr. Burton Myers of Indiana University spoke in Lebanon on eugenics and the Kallikak family case. He argued against marriages of feeble minded individuals, using the Kallikak lineage to illustrate alleged genetic risks and the need for moral integrity. The lecture, part of the Indiana University Extension Course, drew a large local audience.
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Ds. Burton Myers
Indiana University
Lebanon
Burton Myers
Myers
Martin Kallikak
Kallikak
Dr. Myers
Ume
Crawfordevine Case Near End As Counsel Closes
In Crawfordevine Indiana the defense argues Artie Stull likely hid a large knife used in the death of Annie Stull and Walter Runyan. Clyde H. Jones contends missing knife does not prove Runyan lacked sight of it. Jones continues his rebuttal after a full day of remarks.
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Runyan
Stull
Trial notes reveal defense attack on Runyan case
In Crawfordsville the defense argues Walter Bunyan did not act with malice in the Stull shooting, attacking state methods and Roxie Hart relations while detailing the weapon and clothing evidence. McCabe urges jurors to consider insanity angles, self defense, and reasonable doubt as closing days unfold.
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Mr. Jones
Fenny Morning
Arlie Stull
Walter Bunyan
Runyan
Rozle Hart
Roxie Hart
Ehs
Mrs. Runyan
Yarmour
McCabe
Ira Clauser
Mr. McCabe
Crawfordsville
Lad
Charles M. McCabe
Ruoyan
Notre Dame
Walter Rupyan
Mr. McCave
Walter
Arlie Swill
Walter Runyan
Anator Johnston
Milas Bryag
Byers
Synghine Society
Ito
Arthur Johnston
McCofe
Valentine Social at Central Christian Church
The Loyal Women's class met Friday at Mrs. William Fish's East Washington home for a business and social gathering. Nine Valentine letters were hidden in the room and found, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Ella Powell and Mrs. Saunders. A two course luncheon followed, with token favors and thanks to the hosts.
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Central Christian Church
William Fish
East Washington Street
Ella Powell
Valentine
Saunders
Phonograph Purchase Cited By City Teachers
Teachers praise the recent phonograph purchase for the third ward building and note generous support from the public. Miss Burt Adair Soneir is visiting in New.
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Third Ward
Ptbile
Burt Adair Soneir
New
Willam Line Craves Cigars in Odd Habit
In a quirky note from In the News, four-year-old Willam Line of Waterbury Connecticut craves cigars rather than candy. The item resembles a column of oddities and human interest highlights from the period.
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Willam
Waterbury, Cong
Neglect blamed for half of infant deaths in U S
Miss Julia Lathrop of the Children's Bureau cites a Bret annual report showing about 300000 babies under one year died last year in the United States. She urges stronger infant mortality work, expanded field staff, and laws aiding needy mothers to keep children at home.
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Bret
Julia
Lathrop
Children's Bureau
Department of Labor
United States
Misa Lathrop
Mrothers
Maine Memorial to Dedicate With Wilson Addresses
The Maine Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, is not yet ready for dedication planned for July. It features a granite mausoleum shaped like the Maine’s turret with the recovered mainmast and fighting top on display. Names of 232 sailors and 28 Marines lost on the Maine will be inscribed, with graves on the knoll nearby. The mast stands visible from the cemetery as ceremonies are slated with President Wilson, Secretary Daniels, and Rear Admiral C. D. Sigsbee Jr. delivering addresses.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Virginia
Maine
Wilson
Daniels
C. D. Sigsbee
dYalne
Lawyers Healthiest Men Among Liberal Professions
Dr. Jacques Bertillon of Paris concludes lawyers and university professors have the healthiest occupation among liberal professions. European lawyers, despite diabetes cancer liver complaints and alcoholism, show remarkable longevity, while lawyers' clerks often succumb to tuberculosis due to close confinement and dusty papers.
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Bertillon
Jacques Bertillon
Paris
Nose blowing campaign replaces drills in Cleveland schools
Public schools in Cleveland will shift from Scheel drills to a nose blowing campaign. Pupils will learn how to blow and care for noses properly due to a cold epidemic and an increase in nasal obstructions.
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Cleveland
Former Booneite Died at New Boss
Vera McLaughlin born near Thorntown February 1, 1858 died after months of suffering. Survived by wife Rose Hobeen and son Arthur. parents Ira and Anna Mc Laughlin. sister Mrs. Troemain Horney. brothers Nathan in Indianapolis and Charles in Kokomo. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM, Christian church, burial at local cemetery.
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Vora AlcLaughlin
St. Elma
Ilinois
Vera McLaughlin
Thorntown
Ds Nfe
Boone
Montgomery
Rose Hobeen
Arthur
Ira
Anna McLaughlin
Troemain Horney
Nathan
Indianapolis
Charles
Kokomo
Christian Church
Kuho
Obituary Notice for Mrs. Joseph H. Kersey Lafayette
Mrs. Joseph H. Kersey died suddenly Monday night at 9 20 at 517 South Nineteenth Lafayette from heart trouble after returning from Boone County. She was born October 7 1850 in Boone County and married in 1867. Survived by husband two children John M. Kersey and Mrs Patterson of Walegetee, brothers Robert M McDonald Hugh McDonald and Join McDonald, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Coroner viewed the body Tuesday. She was a member of the Christian church and admired for her devoted nature.
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Joseph H. Kersey
South
Lafayette
Boone County
Charles Tor
Wurtheo
Charlotte McDonala
John M. Kersey
Mre
N. G. Patteron
Walegetee
Robert M. McDouald
Slafety
Hugh McDonald
Kirken
Join McDonald
Lebanon
Deaths at Noblesville Hides of Elva McDonald
Elva McDonald died at her Noblesville home after nine years invalidism. She was fifty four, formerly resided on a farm west of Westfield, and is survived by son Homer Cox and two daughters Mrs Earl Rofgan of Noblesville and Mrs Walter Leonard of Thorntown. Funeral held at her Noblesville home Wednesday morning at 1 o clock.
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Elva McDonald
Noblesville Monilay
Westield
Homer Cox
Noblesville
Earl Rofgan
Walter Leonard
Thorntown
Nowlesville
Death of Bert Bowman in Frankfort
Bert Bowman died at 7 30 p m Monday night at his Frankfort home after a short illness. He had not been well for weeks, fell ill while working for Shafer Wholesale Co. He remained conscious until two hours before death as family gathered at his bedside. Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with Lebanon relatives attending. Nettle Felker of Logansport visited her brother Ah Felker and family. A marriage license was issued to Walter Padgett and Stella Gregory.
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Stull
Walter Bunyan
Jones
Httle
Byron Bunyan
Sox
Byron
Artie Stull
Rusk
Stall
Walter Runyan
Crawfordsville
Ind
Vernie Edith Runyan
Annie Stull
Will H. Jonson
Mr. Johnston
Clyde H. Jones
Arnie Stull
High Heaven
Curtis Foljwarde
Ia Ged Alster
Eliza Builth
H. H. Vinton
Arlie Stull
Will H. Johnston
Ranyan
State Sinister
Runyan
Johnston
Arlo Stull
Roxie Hart
Wes
Charles M
McCabe
Mr. McCabe
Bert Bowman
Frankfort
Bowman
Shafer Wholesale Company
Dimner C. Bowman
Walter Bowman
Bowman 45c
Gibaxon Bowman
BH. R. Claypool
Lebanon
Mies Nettle Felker
Logansport
Felker
Walter Padgett
Stella Gregory
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Chicago
Joe Catiek
San Bernardino
Cal
Maine Memorial
Vora McLaughlin
Cently
Joseph J, Hersey
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