Conference Begins to Shape a Compromise Tariff Bill
Washington July 12 Conferees from both houses of Congress begin negotiating to blend the Senate and House tariff bills into a single measure acceptable to the president and the public. Eleven Republican lawmakers lead the effort amid claims of revenue needs and calls for lower duties as talks continue into next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Aldrich
Sereno Payne
T. S. Shaiéits
Vererant Tariff
Board of
General Appraisers
New York
Sharretts
Conference
Payne
Weaders
Librarian Shoots, Killed in Eaton Library
In Eaton Ohio Mrs Lida Griswold, librarian and daughter of Judge J A Gilmore, was shot and killed by Henry Rife a lineman aged thirty eight. Rife wounded himself and was jailed. The killing occurred in the library as Griswold’s 12 year old son witnessed the event.
Short-Lived Revolution In Barranquilla Promptly Quelled
Senor Sarria the Colombian consul general in New York received a dispatch from Uena Ventura on the Pacific coast reporting disturbances at Barranquilla and Sayanilla. The movement was confined to Barranquilla and promptly put down. It is expected Congress will resolve the difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senor Sarria
Republic of Colombia
Uena Ventura
Pacific Coast
Colombia
Barranquilla
Sayanilla
Congress
Storm Roars Over New York Area Causing Widespread Damage
A severe wind and rain storm battered parts of New York state, bringing heavy gusts and flooding. Local authorities report thousands affected by power outages and property damage, with emergency crews deployed statewide to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Tragic Electrocution Of Lineman In View Of Crowd
Logansport Indiana July 9 A lineman Ernest Redinger age 32 electric utility worker died after touching a telephone wire in contact with a 2200 volt high tension line. His flaming body was suspended forty feet above the sidewalk until the fire department arrived and acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Ernest Redinger
Lneman
Redinger
SNEARLY CASE EXPERT BILLS CUT BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
In Fort Wayne Indiana on July 10 the Whitely county commissioners reduced expert bills for Mrs. Snearly death inquiry. Bacteriologist Dr B W Rhamy billed 779 allowed 450 while Dr G W McCasky billed 300 allowed 100. Dr Lorin Smith billed 800 allowed 125 and Dr Linville billed 800 allowed 125. Examination found natural causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Snearly
Roanoke
Whitley County
B. W. Rhamy
G. W. McCasky
Lorin Smith
Wabash
Linville
Columbia City
Religious Education association leads Chautauqua week program
The Religious Education association takes charge for a week at Chautauqua starting today with lectures on character development across college, schools, Sunday school, church, and social hygiene. The conference hours feature special speakers on moral and religious home education. The council holds its semi annual meeting July 13 and 14. The commission on graded Sunday school courses meets July 15 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
N. Y
Religious Education Association
Chautauqua Assembly
Council of the Religious Education Association
Candy makers meet atWildwood convention in New Jersey
In Wildwood New Jersey the National Jobbing Confectioners association and the National Manufacturing Confectioners Salesmen association convene for a week to discuss how recent food legislation affects the candy trade and other topics. D L Morgan of Scranton is president of the jobbing group and William T Brierly of Baltimore presides over the salesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildwood
N. J
National
Escapee Robert Fulderbrandt Captured in Indianapolis
Robert Fulderbrandt, 28, who escaped Blackford county sheriff by jumping handcuffed from a speeding train near Marion, Ind., was arrested at Union Station Sunday by rail detectives. He is wanted in Hartford City on larceny charges and refused to explain how he freed himself from the cuffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Robert Fulderbrandt
Blackford County
Marion
Ind
Union Station
Aix
Hilderbrandt
Hartford City
Richmond Hopes for War Veterans Commander's Seat
Richmond delegates to the state encampment of the Spanish American War Veterans at South Bend on July 21 and 22 aim to elect Frank C. Kibbey of Richmond as department commander and to secure the next encampment for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
South Bend
Frank C. Kibbey
Body Pulled From River Near Evansville Dock
The body of Hazel Broadman sixteen was recovered Sunday afternoon within 100 yards of the Evansville Boat club floating dock where she drowned Friday after a late ride in a launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Hazel Broadman
Evansville Boat Club
Inverness Colliery Riot Triggers Troop Deployment
Mayor May or McLeod requested troops from Halifax on July 12 to quell strike rioters at the Inverness colliery and restore order amid lawlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
C. B
Inverness
McLeod
Halifax
Youthful Swimmer Drowned Near Scottsburg
Hubert Carlisle seventeen drowned while swimming in Ox creek three miles west of Scottsburg Indiana on July 12. The incident occurred in Beattaburg reported by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattaburg
Ind
Hubert Carlisle
Ox Creek
Scottsburg
Tragic death of 15-year-old Indianapolis girl in suicide
Despondent over unemployment and lack of parental support, Rhra beth Fox, a fifteen year old from Indianapolis, killed herself. The report notes her inability to find work and absence of parental consolation as factors in the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhrabeth Fox
IndianappMari
Embezzler at Fort Wayne Bank Faces Bail
Edward N Detzer former paying teller at the First National Bank of Fort Wayne confesses embezzling 7800 dollars over two years. He claims 3500 dollars cannot be accounted for while he manipulated three accounts and forged deposits. Detzer, a bank official and banking leader, was jailed on 5000 dollars bail pending federal grand jury action in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Edward N. Detzer
First National Bank
Dbetzer
Washington
Deizer
Fort Wayne Institute of Banking
Seattle
Detzer
Federal Grand Jury
Attorneys file transcript in Axtell embezzlement case
Attorneys for Harry A. Axtell who serves two years in Michigan City prison have filed the transcript of the record with the Indiana Supreme Court. They prepare briefs for the case and expect an opinion at the October term. They are hopeful the verdict will be an acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axtell Cage
Bloomington
Ind
Harry A. Axtell
Michigan City
Supreme Court
Victim of Double Accident in Riverpark
John W. Berkey aged 52 a prominent Riverpark resident was badly injured in a double accident in South Bend Indiana on July 10 He was thrown from a car near Mishawaka then run over by another while unconscious on the tracks at Epworth hospital he has one leg amputated and another injury but doctors believe he may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
John W. Berkey
Riverpark
Epworth Hospital
Mishawaka
Youthful Burglars Caught in Best Plating Heist
Indianapolis police capture Claude Bradford nineteen and William Feller eighteen red handed during a midnight burglary at Best Plating on Delaware and Market streets. Bradford confesses with notebook listing six recently robbed places, dates, and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Delaware and
Market Streets
Claude Bradford
William Feller
Bradford
Edwards Returns Home After Disappearance
William F. Edwards, a prominent Anderson attorney, who vanished about four months ago, has returned to Anderson. Last month a divorce was granted to Mrs. Edwards on abandonment grounds. Edwards says he spent time in the South and part of the period in a sanatorium at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Ind
William F. Edwards
Edwards
South
Hot Springs
Aric
Good Record For South Bend
The American Contractors' Resume reports South Bend Indiana leads for the last six months of building activity with a 485 percent gain over the same period in 1908, indicating strong growth in construction markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Commissioners Court Proceedings July Term Report
The record summarizes refunds to Margaret Miller and W D Barnes, transfers from county sinking to the common school fund, and quarterly fee reports from Julius Rothrock, William Taylor, C K Kintner, and Sheriff Ward. An auditor’s special session for appropriations, record rebinding, and county contracts with The W H Keller Co for dry goods and groceries are noted. Andrew M A Wolfe appointed Justice of the Peace in Morgan township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Miller
W.D. Barnes
14Julius Rothrock
William Taylor
C. K. Kintner
County Council
W. H. Keller Co
Sheriff Ward
Andrew M.A Wolfe
Morgan Township
Floods Ravage Crawford County Farms and Town
Heavy rains drenched Crawford County for ten days causing widespread crop losses especially in wheat oats and hay. Low grounds flooded repeatedly with creeks rising and inundating fields and streets. English county seat suffered severe flooding with water covering business districts including a bank hotels and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
English
Crawford County
Death of Hugh B Blake noted at Mauck Port
Hugh B. Blake a longtime local resident and Civil War veteran died at his home three miles northeast of Mauck Port after years of illness. He was sixty nine, born and raised in the county, a member of the United Brethren Church, and leaves a wife and five daughters. Funeral services were held at Mt Zion United Brethren Church with Rev. Jacob Walls officiating. Blake had arranged his own funeral including minister fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh B. Blake
Mauckport
U. B. Church
Mi. Zion U. B
Jacob Walls
Blake
J. H. Walls
French Lick
Russians Reach Kazvin Near Tehran
Advices report Russian troops have arrived at Kazvin, eighty six miles from Teheran, signaling progress in the advance toward the Persian capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Kazvin
Teheran
Nine Texas horse traders slain near Afton Mexico
Nine Texas horse traders, part of a group driving 306 head of cattle from New Mexico into Texas, were killed by Mexican outlaws near Afton, Mexico, about thirty five miles west of El Paso. One man escaped, wounded, and reached Afton to relay the massacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Afton
Mexico
Here
New Mexico
Texas
Explosion at Makowaka Mine Traps 150 Miners in Don District
An explosion at Makowaka mine in the Don district traps 150 miners. Rescue teams pull many to surface. 14 miners die from gas after rescue effort. Resulting tragedy follows dangerous conditions and difficult operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nezovka
Russia
Makewaka
Don
Oak Grove S S Celebration Draws Large Crowd
Oak Grove Sunday School held a one day celebration in a grove near Corydon, drawing nine represented schools and a large crowd despite cloudy weather. Speakers from New Middletown M FE school and other area churches plus Miss Anna Burgess shared experiences and addressed Sunday School work. A noon picnic featured ice cream and beverages amid a well attended event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Corydon
Beautiful Grove
Fair View
Pleasant Ridge
New Middletown
M. FE
Pfrimmer
Surprise Birthday Party for Clarence Fetzer
A festive gathering was held last Thursday evening in Flora 1H to celebrate Clarence Fetzer’s nineteenth birthday. Guests included Arvil and Ezra Kopp, Ray and Lois Hottell, Arvil Miles, Lafe Byrely, Noble Jock, Willie Saffer, Russell Wiseman, Chas Stover, Melvin Davis, Ray, George and Sam Taylor, Albert Gordon, and Roy Fulkerson, plus Misses Mayme Hazel Long Lelah Oda Hunter Lucile Lane Georgia Crawford Lena Veart Davis Pearl Taylor Lannie Fetzer Lola Russell. Piano and graphophone music accompanied games, cake, and lemonade before all departed in good cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Fetzer
Arvil
Ezra Kopp
Ray
Lois Hottell
Arvil Miles
Lafe Byrely
Noble Jock
Willie Saffer
Russell Wiseman
Chas Stover
Melvin Davis
George
Sam Taylor
Albert Gordon
Roy Fulkerson
Misses Mayme
Hazel Long
Lelah
Oda Hunter
Lucile Lane
Georgia
Crawford
Lena
Veart Davis
Pearl Taylor
Lannie Fetzer
Lola Russell
Flora
Clarence Rhany
Death of Mrs Alva Melton in New Middletown
Mrs. Mattie Melton wife of Alva Melton died Sunday morning at her mother Mary Ann Pierson home in New Middletown. Survived by husband daughter mother four brothers and sister. Funeral at Shiloh church Monday conducted by Rev E G Jann with burial nearby. A Methodist and longtime tuberculosis sufferer she was thirty five years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Melton
Alva Melton
Mary Ann Pierson
New Middletown
Shiloh Church
E. G. Jann
Methodist Church
Death of Joseph Opel in Taylor township
Joseph Opel died last Saturday night at his aunt Miss Mary Ackerman's home in Taylor township after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the Buena Vista Catholic church by Father Wm. B. Gordon, with burial in the church cemetery. He was twenty four, unmarried, and survived by four uncles, five aunts, and many cousins. His parents and one sister had died earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Opel
Mary Ackerman
Taylor Township
Buena Vista
Wm. B. Gordon
Death of Little Child in Palmyra
Elvis Glenn five months old, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Simpson of Palmyra, died at home early Tuesday after delicate health and a lingering hopping cough. Funeral and burial in Palmyra this morning. Mrs Simpson is daughter of Mr and Mrs John O Martin of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis Glenn
Otto Simpson
Palmyra
Simpson
John 8. Martin
Large moulding and frame sale in Corydon by H J Fredley
Local dealer H J Fredley advertises a large shipment of mouldings and portrait frames in Corydon. He promotes the largest and best assortment ever shown and offers framing at very low prices, inviting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
H. J. Fredley
Cleaning Agent Ad Targeting Hand Care
An ad describes Klenzola as a product to remove paint grease and stove polish from hands. It emphasizes the formulation or removal of grime and fruit grains and notes its effectiveness in cleaning. The wording suggests a consumer health and personal care angle for hand cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klenzola
Marriage License Notices for Several Couples
Richard A. Bashaw and Josephine Byrne appear on a marriage license record. George Watson and Nella Conder are listed. Artie T. Conner and Ethel E. Hunter are recorded. Philip Curts and Dolly M. Byerley are noted as a couple seeking a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Bashaw
Josephine Byrne
George Watson
Nella Conder
Artie T.conner
Ethel E. Hunter
Philip Curts
Dolly M. Byerley
Commissioners' List of 1909 July Allowances
A county board records the July 1909 allowances to numerous individuals and entities for jail supplies, poor relief, salaries, sheriff and treasurer services, repairs, and related official expenses. Names include Harriett Jones, W. D. Barnes, Alver G. Ward, James Yeager, Geo. W. Self, and others with varied sums, reflecting board appointments and oversight costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sion
Mra. Griswold
Eaton, O
The
Commissioners’ Court
Hugh Blake
Aaa
Oak Grove S. S
Just
Harriett Jones
W. A. Lewis
J. W. Kessinger
Vaney
Cooper
Posey
John Adkins
H. K. Deen
Daniel
Denho
Barnes
C. J. Kintner
Alyver
G. Ward
L. M. O'Bisnon
T. J. Stevens
A. O Hays
F. M. Bartley
J. A.mcrae
W. PD. Barnes
W. D. Barnes
Com
W.H. Rosenbarger
O. R. Meyers
Wm. Taylor
John Reeves
Deaf & D'm
HurstHdw Co
Recorder's
Dr. Daniel
Ce Aains
H. Kintner
Geo
C. Doolittle
W.r.nolot
J. B. Stewart & Co
Alver G. Ward
Julius Rothrock
Ecord R’s
Frank E. Wolfe
C.T. Wolfe
Sec
D Health
E. E. Kellums
Asylum
C. J. Deatrick
W.self
Jackson
W. H. Bussabarger
Court House
Ben F. Smith
Haberme! & Beanblossm
R Const
Morgan Wm
Taylor
Bone H. Kintner
Philip Bill
Charles Poe
Con
Hurst Holw Co
Treas
Sheriff's Sal
W. W. Williams
C.'J. Wolfe
Sal
A. Stonecipher
Richard Cunningham
Roy Keen
Grre
Jeks
Insane Hospital
Charles H. Kintner
Geo. L. Mesker & Bro
I. P. Stevens
Grrep
B. Riv’ T
George Wright
Ed Gurtz
Arlie Poe
Charley Blalock
Ed Davis
Parry Arnold
Gr Rep
Thomas E.smith
Scaly
Llarence Quebbeman
Recon
Morgan
Wens Wm
Ylor, A. H.C
R. Meyer
Lanesville, MD
Kentucky School of Medicine
Louisville
R. S. Kirkham
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!