Moss Explains Pension Bill Delay in Congress
Representative Ralph W. Moss sends letters to Grand Army posts in his Fifth District explaining why pension legislation has not been taken up at the current special session. He cites Democratic control of the House and Republican control of the Senate and argues motions to discharge committees prevent action this session. He vows to condemn undue delay and notes a likely passage only early in the regular session.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
Grand Army
Ralph W. Moss
Moss
House
Senate
Infant Son Dead in Falmouth Neighborhood
Ross Meyer eleven month old son of Mr and Mrs Emory Van deventer died at their home in the Falmouth area at two this afternoon after a three week illness. Funeral Sunday at three in Fairview Christian church with interment in Fairview cemetery. Remains may be viewed at the home. casket will not be opened at the church.
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Ross Meyer
Emory Vandeventer
Falmouth
Darling
Fairview Christian Church
Fairview
The Telephone Girl
A verse describing a gossiping telephone girl who knows every town secret and could ruin lives if she shared what she knows. It playfully warns how rumors could turn neighbors against each other and disrupt marriages, churches, and daily life.
Census Blunder Corrects Straughn Population
Washington reports a census error in Straughn Indiana Henry county correcting the 1910 population from 1434 to 2394. The miscount doubled the town’s prior size from 186 in 1900 to the earlier 1910 figure, with the corrected numbers issued this spring.
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Straughn
Dublin
Henry County
Census Bureau
Indiana
Ladder accident nets slight injuries to W H Henry
W H Henry, an elderly resident, fell from a twelve foot ladder while picking cherries at the Thiebald residence. The ladder slipped among tree limbs, but he landed on soft grass and sustained only minor injuries as fruit harvest mishaps begin.
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W.oh. Henry
B. F. Thiebaud
Mr. Henry
Weeding Advice for Cambridge Gardens This Season
Cambridge City Tribune urges residents to begin weed control now to ease August workload. Cutting small weeds early saves effort and labor later as weeds grow larger and tougher to remove.
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Cambridge City Tribune
Board Backs Down In Traction Row
Wayne county commissioners, after court action to compel the T. W. & Ws. traction line to fulfill conditions, are ready to concede most demands they sought before the suit, effectively yielding key points to the company.
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Wayne County Commissioners
T. & Ws. Traction Line
Card of Thanks for East Connersville Fine Payment
Charles Ke. Grubb thanks fellow townsmen and friends who helped pay the fine from sidewalk riding in East Connersville. He notes the aid was not approval of the law violation but a response to the prosecuting witness's spirit and personal spite.
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Connersville
Charles KE. Grubb
Boy Hurt By Rusty Nail Near Home
Marion Simler, son of Mr and Mrs William Simler living NW of the city, stepped on a rusty nail while at home. A physician cauterized the wound and took precautions to prevent blood poisoning. Boy in pain but no serious danger expected.
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Marion
William Simler
Acknowledgments Thanking Those Who Supported Our Family
We express gratitude for kindness shown during illness and after our mother’s death. Special thanks to Mrs. J. C. Archey Mrs. Martha Ludlow Rev. Jamison Rev. Black and wife the McCory Brothers and Sisters and John S. Clark and Family.
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J. C. Archey
Martha Ludlow
Jamison
Black
McCory
John S. Clark
Deaf and Crippled Barber Student Shoots Self in Indy
Guy Murphy twenty two from Walknu Ind a deaf and dumb crippled barber student shot himself in the right temple in Indianapolis. He had recently arrived to study at a college program.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Guy Murphy
Walknu
Larkers
Gillege
Fourth Annual Convention Sees Local Women Led by Mrs McFarlan
About 400 Federation of Clubs members gathered at Brookville for the Sixth District convention. Mrs A H McFarlan chaired the morning session and Mrs Montgomery of Shelbyville succeeded as president. The program featured reports from county chairs, talks on health and education, and a luncheon hosted by Brookville ladies.
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Brookville
Federation of Clubs
A. H. McFarlan
Petro
Cambridge City
Meyers
McFarlan
G. M. Wilson
Fayette County
Connersville
Mary Matthews
5. S. Harrell
Anna Marlatt
Ibsen
Hermitage
J. Otis Adams
Adams
Notable Outing Highlights Mrs Heron at 82
Mrs Caroline McCarty Heron aged eighty two led a crowd through historical sites including her former marriage residence once housing her brother and later the Butler home. The Sixth District club notes continued leadership as Mrs A W Mearlan steps down after four years and Mrs E K Montgomery of Shelbyville to succeed.
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Caroline McCarty Heron
Heron
Butler
A. Wl. Mearlan
E. K. Montgomery
Shelbyville
Booze as a remedy for drowned chicks reported
Centerville raiser claims whiskey revived eight of twenty six week old chicks after drownings during rain. Four recovered, four died, raising questions whether alcohol or drowning caused the fatalities. The tale appears in the Richmond Palladium.
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Centerville
Richmond Palladium
Rodman Wanamaker The Heavily Insured Banknote Magnate
Rodman Wanamaker, famed as a department store magnate and financier, was widely known for his extensive insurance coverage and extensive wealth. The article highlights his status as one of the most insured individuals of his era and notes his influence in American commerce and philanthropy.
Wanamaker Boosts Life Insurance to 4.5 Million
Rodman Wanamaker increases life insurance by 1 million to reach a total of 4.5 million, making him the world’s most insured man. The addition expands his coverage as of June 12 in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Rodman Wanamaker
Governor Marshall Testifies Before Marion Grand Jury
Indianapolis June 12 Governor Thomas R Marshall testified for about an hour before the Marion county grand jury in the investigation of the alleged kidnapping of John J McNamara secretary treasurer of the Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers The testimony was expected to cover the signing of a requisition from Governor Johnson of California for McNamara extraction.
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Indianapolis
Thomas R. Marshall
Marion County Grand Jury
John J. MccNamara
Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Grand Jury
Johnson
California
McNamara
Suspected body search at Poole farm in Jasper county
In Rensselaer Indiana deputy prosecutor orders digging at the Poole farm as authorities seek Clyde Witham believed dead. John Toole owner of the farm is jailed in Benton county for the murder of Chicago laborer Joseph Kemper whose body was found buried in a field.
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Rensselaer
Ind
Clyde Witham
W. J. Wood
Poole
Jasper County
John Toole
Benton County
Joseph Kemper
Chicago
Indiana State Sunday School Convention Names 1912 Meeting Place
The Indiana State Sunday School convention in session at Fort Wayne selected Richmond as the 1912 meeting location. Officers elected include President W. C. Hall Indianapolis Vice President Judge E W Felt Richmond Recording Secretary Charles King Indianapolis and Treasurer C S Dearborn Indianapolis.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Richmond
W. C. Hall
Indianapolis
E. W. Felt
Charles King
C. S. Dearborn
State statistician to appoint Duffin to lead Terre Haute branch
Indianapolis June 12. Thomas Bradley the state statistician announces he will appoint Charles R Duffin, currently deputy, as superintendent to operate the soon to be established Terre Haute branch office.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Brdley
Charles R. Duffin
Terrellaute
Personal Pickups In Tuesday Evening News
Local brief lists visits and movers among residents near Falmouth Everton Lyons Station Indianapolis and Anderson. Names include Bunyan Adams Shipley Williams Brumfiel McConnell Jones Elliott Ranch Scholl Shortridge Dukate Kidd Murray Cur tis Hamilton Winters and others. A baby is born to George Hamilton and wife.
Playmates at Contention School Reunion Poem
Earl W. Williams reads a poem at the Contention school reunion about aging, memory, and friendship. It reflects on former days, vanished youth, and enduring affection while honoring rivals and the old school days.
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Earl W. Williams
Contention School
State's Distinction at French Lick Sparks Debate
The Marion Chronicle notes Indiana hosts a gambling institution of national renown within its borders. It contrasts Governor Hanly's closure of the place with Governor Marshall's focus on public duties and political bosses at French Lick. It warns that mass strikes could push him to mobilize the militia to enforce laws.
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Indiana
United States
Monte Carlo
French Lick
Hanly
Marshall
French Lick Springs
Jonas Scholl Laid to Rest in Lyons Station
The funeral for Jonas Scholl at the Lutheran church in Lyons Station was well attended with relatives and friends. Rev. E. P. Heltzel led services with church choir accompaniment and rich floral offerings. Pallbearers included Elmer Scholl, Elmer Scholl, Newton Scholl, Carl Jobe, George Scholl and Frank Scholl. interment followed at Union Cemetery nearby.
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Mattie and
Marie Scholl
Lyons Station
M. E. Church
Jonas Scholl
Jonas Schall
Lutheran Church
E. P. Heltzel
Elmery Scholl
Elmer Scholl
Newton Scholl
Carl Jobe
George Scholl
Frank Scholl
Union
Glidewell Badly Injured In Farm to Hagerstown Crash
Willard H. Glidewell and his son Marie of Walnut Level were in an automobile wreck near Hagerstown caused by a woman driver who ignored a warning. The horse and buggy flipped over a barbed wire fence. Glidewell suffered a dislocated left shoulder and deep cuts on his right hand needing ten stitches. A damage suit is anticipated.
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Brookville
W. H. Glidewell
Wayne County
Willard H. Glidewell
Marie
Walnut Level
Franklin County
Hagerstown
The Latest Scheme Involving Travel and False Services
W T McFerrin visiting his daughter in Indianapolis reports a new scam where an agent offers to guarantee for one year the services of a reportable physician dentist and other professionals for 5.20 dollars with 25 cents paid upfront. Mrs Lines did not accept but others may have fallen for the ruse.
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W.T. McFerrin
Verne Lines
Indianapolis
Review Club meeting hosted by Mrs Florea features varied program
Mrs F S Florea hosted the Review Club last Friday afternoon. The program included an essay by James Whitcomb Riley read by Miss Hope Kerr, a federation meeting report from Brookville by Mrs J C Foster, a paper Among the Flowers by Mrs Stephen Kerr, a magazine article read by Miss Lillian Tingley, and a San Diego trip account by the hostess. Mrs Kate Broaddus led the discussion and light refreshments followed the social hour.
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F. S. Florea
Review Club
James Whitcomb Riley
Hope Kerr
Federated Clubs
Brookville
J. C. Foster
Stephen Kerr
Kate Broaddus
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Will Shillinger
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This City
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Zentaura
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D. H. Doyle
Anderson
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Orange
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William Coldrane
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W. T. Murray
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Charles Williams
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Clifford Stevens
Columbia
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