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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
6
A federal grand jury in Chicago indicts fourteen individuals linked to lumber dealer associations and secretaries. They face two counts charging conspiracy to restrain interstate trade and suppress competition between manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
Washington June 23 A public statement shows the total appropriations for the last session of congress with the second session in the hill dollar class totaling 1 025 682 881 72. Contracts were authorized for public works needing future appropriations totaling 13 954 145.
A wreck section is exposed twelve feet below the water near a cofferdam as a pump keeps the Maine’s water level steady. Crews continue cleaning the exposed ship area with no new developments expected for several days.
Laporte Indiana June 26 Charles Pagin bent over an automobile and upon standing up his sight vanished leaving him suddenly stricken blind as medical crews investigate the cause and potential treatment.
Washington reports that President Taft opposes any tariff revision at this time and would veto a reciprocity bill with tariff revision amendments. He favors waiting for the tariff board’s report and plans a December session program. Taft will outline tariff ideas in a July 4 Indianapolis speech.
The Bureau of Mines schedules a national first aid to the injured field meet for September 16 at Arsenal Park in Pittsburg. Attending will be President Taft, Interior Secretary Fisher, and Dr J A Holmes. Co operating groups include the Pittsburg Coal Operators Association and the American Red Cross. Between 20 000 and 30 000 miners are expected, with many coal companies sending trained first aid and rescue teams. The event promises to be the largest gathering of miners to date.
In Mount Airy Georgia on June 26 James Adolph Cody aged two years three months weighs 122 pounds and grows daily. He sleeps well, is perfectly healthy and very strong. In Berlin on June 26 reports say the Kaiser softened his view of Socialists once denounced as fatherless. He now says My Socialists are not as black as they are painted.
Clarence S. Funk testifies in Washington before the Helm Committee about a $19,009 Harvester contribution alleged by Edward Hines. Edward Hines and Edward Tilden named as other key figures as the Lorimer election corruption probe widens. A subpena targets Roger Sullivan, Democratic national committee member, with hearings expected to stretch weeks.
Authorities report that fortification work for the Panama Canal has already begun, signaling security enhancements amid rising tensions. Project details remain sparse, but officials emphasize progress toward strengthening defenses and protecting critical maritime routes.
London dispatch recounts a Turkish retreat after a rebel surprise near Geezan. Al Pasha's advance guard suffered heavy losses with about a thousand killed and five hundred wounded. The gunboat bombardment caused hundreds of fugitive and soldier deaths or injuries, while the Turkish commander is listed as missing. Arabs seized six guns, 2,000 rifles and stores.
Brooks E. Adams treasurer of the First Christian Church in Wheeling West Virginia was held up by a masked bandit during the Sunday service in the pastor's study. The robber fired a revolver and stole the collection basket then vanished as the congregation listened nearby. Police were notified but no suspect was found.
London officials report that Charles F. Masterman was deprived of his seat in the House of Commons after law courts found his agents committed corrupt practices. The judges held no fault by Masterman’s ally.
Broad briefs report crop pests in Illinois and South Dakota. Haitian rebels gain strength as Panama bond bids numbered ten thousand with 1185 successful at prices 110 to 102.21. Diplomatic notes cover Niagara Falls power, Taft and Morgan at coronation, and a Penn Doctor of Laws to Marshall.
In Indianapolis on June 24 lawyers wrapped up a 23 hour 35 minute argument over a suit challenging the procedure to submit a proposed new constitution to voters in 1912. Judge Remster indicated decisions by July 14 and warned the case may rise to the U S Supreme Court over conflict with federal law.
In Crawfordsville Indiana on June 22 Lem ve Darrow mayor of Lands was unanimously re elected president of the Municipal League of Indiana as Hartford City was chosen for the 1912 convention site. Other officers named include Dr EB Loekr mayor of Noll vice president James EF Tierks mayor of Jeffersonville second president Fred B Robinson Crawfordsville city clerk treasurer and J C Trent Hartford City city clerk secretary.
Moorsville Indiana June 26 Harry S Scearce secretary of the Indiana Retail Lumbermen s association and one of fourteen indicted by a federal grand jury in Chicago said he was not guilty of blacklisting as charged in the indictment. He would say no more until he could consult his attorney. Scearce age forty five has twenty five years in the lumber business.
In Gas City a four year old describes finding Paul Merkle dead after a live electric wire wrapped around his body and set his clothing on fire. The incident occurred when the boy aged eight touched a broken electric light wire while playing in an alley.
Franklin Indiana June 24 The application by Ralph Polk to appoint a guardian for his father James T Polk the canner who recently wed his housekeeper was scheduled for trial October 30 Polk has retained several lawyers to oppose the guardianship petition which contends he is mentally and physically unsound
Vincennes Ind June 24 Mrs John Thorn aged fifty three wife of a Harrison township farmer hanged herself with a chain to an apple tree while under a delusion she would be murdered or burned. Before death she covered the kitchen floor with kerosene and attempted to set the house on fire.
In Greencastle Indiana brakeman Cuarl Leavy was fatally struck by a passenger train. It was his first trip over the road and the accident occurred June 6.
Petersburg Indiana June 23 Jesse Logan aged six son of Dr A R Logan of Algiers pulled a boiling coffee pot on himself and was fatally scalded.
Greensburg Indiana reports James Waller Zaring aged twenty two killed himself after a quarrel with his mother. He left no note, authorities said. Zaring resided with relatives in Greensburg and the tragedy occurred on June 24. Investigators plan to review circumstances.
Indiana Special Judge R K Erwin imposes a record 5000 dollar fine on Charles Clark former Fort Wayne resort owner. He receives two to four years in prison suspended for two years with strict conditions including no saloon visits. Clark asks if the ban prevents drinking. judge confirms no drinking and warns of penitentiary for violations.
Mrs Ralph Shelburne, bride tied to an arbor Tuesday, was assaulted again Saturday night in a neighbor’s yard. She walked with Mrs C B Holton when a stranger tore at her clothing. The assailant fled as men chased him, jumping a fence into an alley.
The body of an unidentified man, about fifty with red hair and a smooth shave, was found on the old canal bank near Fort Wayne. A bullet wound in the left breast and a discharged revolver near him indicate death by self-inflicted action. The man wore a blue serge suit.
Caught without warning Charles Fleming aged fifty a switchman of East Chicago and W G Murch aged forty five a Chicago switchman were killed at Gibson a mile east of Hammond when a cut of cars was backed onto a repair track without warning.
G A Conzman a former Terre Haute banker left Leavenworth federal prison on parole after starting an eight year term January 3 1906 He planned to return to Terre Haute to see his wife and take a month off before seeking work.
Fire in Brookville Indiana destroyed a large tobacco barn and a nearby house on the farm of Robert H Cook. Loss estimated at 3000 with 1000 insured. Suspected incendiarism noted.
Portland Indiana reports the death of 60 year old Sarah F. Snyder by hanging. Authorities believe temporary insanity contributed to the act.
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