Georgia Railroad Ties Up Amid Firemen Strike
Augusta dispatch reports the Georgia railroad at a standstill as management refuses to move trains without state protection. Strikers claim nonviolence while sympathizers have caused damage. Gov. Hoke Smith orders sheriffs to mobilize deputies to safeguard life and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Georgia Railroad
Thomas K. Senit
Hoke Smith
McDuffie County
Mmnicipal
Thomson
Treke Smith
Goslit
Rockdale
Pekald
Haiti Faces Bloody Revolution Across Frontier
Cape Faiten May 24 The revolutionary movement widens as General Camacho and General Quilito Felice seize Guayuhin and Dajabon on the Hai tien frontier. Fighting rages at Monte Christi. fate of Puerto Plata Governor Berdas unknown. Communications break down as government troops move by sea. President Simeon expects swift victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Faiten
Vaitl
General Camacho
Monte Christi
Quilito Felice
Guayuhin
Dajabon
Haitien
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Alrevoltioniste
Jose Berdas
Puerto Plata
Simeon
Rail hold up near Omaha stalls robbers’ trail
Omaha police and nearby sheriff’s forces scoured the countryside after Saturday night Union Pacific robbery three miles west of the city. Two empty mail pouches were found cut open with contents taken, leaving police little progress as robbers vanished without a trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Night Sessions Heard Possible Amid Tariff Debate
Washington May 23. Senators exchanged sharp criticisms during tariff talks. Mr Hale accused Mr Beveridge of chasing newspaper notoriety with frequent speeches, a charge Beveridge denied saying he only pursues his duty. There is strong indication night sessions may begin if progress does not improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hale
Beveridge
Indiana
Coney Island Not Molested on Sunday Allegedly Quiet
New York May 24 Despite Mayor McClellans pledge to enforce Sunday closing law all amusement resorts at Coney Island were open on Sunday and only six arrests were reported. The island remained gay and untroubled with no clear sign of gambling or questionable venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
New York
McClellan
Question of More Daylight Gains Government Sanction
President Taft has taken up with his cabinet the international question of more daylight. A Cincinnati delegation asked him to move clocks two hours earlier in summer to extend afternoon and evening recrea tion. If approved the May 1 readjustment would stay until October 1, affecting mail schedules and banking hours. Secretary Hitchcock and Secretary MacVeagh were asked to weigh in. Navy clerks may shift work start to 6 a.m. and end earlier in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Cincinnati
National Daylight Association
Hitchcock
Treasury MacVeagh
Meser
Navy Department
Change for the Better in Trade Conditions
Bradstreet's weekly review notes irregular weather yet cites a shift for the better in staple crops and a slight retail trade improvement. Reorder activity from robbers and wholesalers is quiet, but reports show growing optimism for next fall and winter trade in the central valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
G Bradstreet
Hest
Great Central Valley
Fem
Harvey Johnson the Negro Burglar Surrenders to Prison
Harvey Johnson a life convict who escaped Wednesday night was recaptured Sunday morning and placed in solitary confinement awaiting trial in the prison court for attempted escape. His hunger drove the surrender after stealing a guard’s lunch and slipping from the guard’s kitchen. His hiding place was under the porch of the prison post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbues
Harvey Johnson
Johnson
It Was Too Much For Her
Adeline Hawkins of Fordache Louisiana died after being frightened by a searchlight aboard the Mississippi as it moved toward Natchez. She declared the light was the judgment light and collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordache
Adeline Hawkins
Mississippi
Natchez
Philippines Declares Independence Support by Assembly
Manila May 21 The Philippine general assembly in the closing hour of its session adopted a second resolution in favor of independence with only slight variation from its final adjournment action of 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Manila
Philippine General Assembly
Woman Found Guilty in Montevallo Murder
Mrs. Hattie Pope was convicted of killing her mother Mrs. Mary King near Montevallo on March 4 and sentenced to ninety nine years in the state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clanton
Ala
Hattie Pope
Mary King
Montevallo
Dr James Barkley Elected Moderator of Assembly
Dr James M Barkley of Detroit was elected moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly in Denver Colorado with 503 votes to 292 for Dr Edgar P Hill of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkley
Denver
Colo
James M. Barkley
Detroit
Presbyterian General Assembly
Edgar P. Hill
Chicago
Southern Golfers Meet Opens in Memphis Championship
Memphis May 24. More than a hundred golfers from many southern cities gather for the annual championship of the Southern Golf Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Southern Golf, Association
Indiana option campaigns loom in twelve counties
In Indiana the anti saloon league fights for a wave of dry victories across twelve counties as elections approach. Madison and Laporte loom large with about 150 saloons each while organizers press women and children to rally against saloons. Wet counties include Michigan City Laporte and Anderson with laboring classes split and manufacturing cities watching closely.
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Indianapolis
Monroe County
Madison
Owen
Crawford
Laporte
Floyd
Harrison
Ripley
Boone
Porter
Lagrange
Clark
Monroe
Anti-Saloon League
Autisaloon League
Anderson
Alexandria
Elwood
Muncie
Munccie
Tanorfe
Michigan City
A _ ReHTETeHEe
Ran
Wloyd Counties
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Three Victims of Rage at Jackson Hill Mine
In Shelburn Indiana on May 19 Frank Doggemont a French miner fatally wounded his wife then killed his brother in law Zelle Decochet and shot himself at Jackson Hill mine No 4 one and a half miles east of town The killing stemmed from jealous rage after his wife left him two weeks after marriage The wife was taken to a friend's home where physicians say she cannot survive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Ind
Frank Doggemont
Inlaw
Zelle Decochet
Jackson Hill
Here
Doggemant
Jolly Found Insane in Daughter Murder Case
Jolly declared insane by jury in Indianapolis killing of his daughter on June 13, 1907. Verdict finds him guilty of the crime but sane on the insanity plea, leading to commitment at the Michigan City hospital for the criminally insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly
Danville
Ind
Robert Jolly
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Doctor acquitted in Tipton mistreatment case
Tipton Ind May 21 Dr B Y Chance of Windfall was acquitted by a Tipton circuit court jury after four hours deliberation on a charge of mistreating nine year old Berrel Lancaster. Two other indictments against the physician likely will be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Ind
B. Y. Chance
Tipton Circuit Court
Berrel Lancaster
Powder explosion claims three at Linter mine
In Linter on May 19 a powder blast at the Little Giant mine killed sixteen year old Guy Elliston and badly burned his father Daniel Elliston. Miner Frank Gulester was seriously wounded and may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linter
Ind
Guy Elliston
Little Giant
Daniel Elliston
Frank Gulester
Death of Mrs Emma Borden in Scott township
Mrs Emma Borden wife of Daniel Borden died at her Scott township home last Wednesday morning May 19 after a long illness of consumption. She was 36, daughter of Mrs Mary Schwartz, and leaves 2 husbands a misprint likely 2 children and three small children? plus an aged mother 4 sisters and 3 brothers. She joined the Lutheran church at Mt Solomon 19 years ago and was a faithful member. Funeral conducted by Rev Ruimibey at the family residence and interment at Hottle burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Borden
Daniel Borden
Scott Township
Mary Schwartz
Lutheran Church
Mt. Solomon
Ruimibey
Hottle Burying Ground
Emma
Memorial Day Proclaimed in Indiana by Governor Marshall
Governor Marshall designates May 31 as Memorial Day in Indiana in a legal holiday proclamation. Memorial exercises will occur on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday in various locations, with Monday observed as the legal holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Indiana
Corydon Alumni Banquet Set At Presbyterian Church
The Corydon Alumni Association will hold its second mail banquet Friday evening in the Presbyterian church basement. Seventy five tickets have been sold and will remain on sale until this evening. Guests should arrive at the church promptly at the stated time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Alumni Association
Presbyterian Church
Cluten Promoted as Top Feed for Horses and Cattle
Cluten highlighted as a leading feed option for horses and cattle in a market overview. The brief notes its strong use among livestock producers and mentions an item titled 26 5 ELEVATOR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluten
Cow peas for sale by Wm M Tagle
Wm M Tagle offers cow peas for sale. Contact HMureka via phone for orders and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Tagleman
Hmureka Phone
Former jobs restored in Terre Haute district
Secretary MacVeagh reversed political purge in Terre Haute internal revenue district. Seven Democrat gaugers had been demoted to storekeepers while Republican gaugers were promoted. Civil service investigation supported the charges. the secretary’s order restores all to their original positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Terre Haute
Ind
Internal Revenue Collection
Civil Service Commission
Franklin County votes wet by 522 majority
Franklin County Indiana reported a local option victory with wets carrying by 522 votes. It marks the seventh county to go wet under the local option law and forty three saloons will keep licenses. The day saw ideal weather and a record turnout amid dry and wet campaign efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Ind
Franklin County
Franklin County Business Men’s Association
Indiana Memorial Day Observed On May 31
Governor Marshall proclaims May 31 as Memorial day in Indiana. An act sets May 30 as the holiday, but since it falls on Sunday the following day will be observed in Indiana as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Marshall
Indiana
Congress
Tragic Accidents Claim Two Lives in Indiana Reports
In Wabash county seventeen year old Kelsey Partrides died after being wounded during a Belling near Servia when eighteen year old Howard Bashore accidentally shot him. An amputation failed to save him. In Terre Haute Mrs Doggemant dies from injuries after a shooting in Shekburn when Francis Doggemant killed his brother in law and himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
James R. Baker
Servia
Kelsey Partrides
Howard Bashore
Five Die in Gravel Cave-In at Olive Branch
May 24 report from Olive Branch Mississippi says five Black workers were crushed when gravel collapsed on them. A grocer notes the tragedy and locals seek details as rescue and recovery efforts proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
Miss
Quiet Drys Campaign Ends in County Vote Tomorrow
The local option drive in the county closes today with quiet campaigning. Dry speakers led by Er M Barney of Indianapolis and Rev W B Grimes of New Albany spoke at Mt Solomon Woods Chapel Elizabeth and Central, while Wet supporters offered little to the press. Tomorrow voters in all precincts will cast ballots amid heavy rains delaying farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Barney
Indianapolis
W.C. Helt
Evansville
W. 2. Grimes
New Albany
Grimes
Mt. Solomon
Scott Township
Court House Yard
Harry Kepner
Kirkham
Woods Chapel
New Salisbury
John Heth
Elizabeth
Hill Grove
W.D. Bartle
Central
A. M. Irvine
Kk. T. LaRue
A. B. Condo
Corydon
Laconia Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Ed Hurst returned from Danville due to eye issues while Dec Racmacher chatted with a nearby fair damsel near Corydon. Mrs. Sands visits Valley City, John Boone and Ben Smith travel to West Point, and J H Conrad makes a Falls Cities trip. A rainy Saturday reduced attendance at the Laconia lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Sands
Valley City
John A. Boone
Ben [Nith
West Point
J. H. Conrad
Falls Cities
Laconia
John Stepro
Louisville
Gi. H. Conrad
Edna Bowman
Bridgeport
Vernyn Kinzer
Bro. Bartle
Corydon
Laconia M. S
Valley City News Notes and Local Arrivals
Roscoe Trotter joined the Indianapolis bill team. Elly Perkhiser returned home from Mit Carmel Monday. Alfred Hardsow came back from Gibson county. Dr D W Hays will leave for Dodge City Kansas next Monday. Lucy Lopp returned from an extended visit in Kentucky. L B Fleshman plans moving his family to Corydon. Abe Sieg and Joe Louden visited M B Windell last Sunday. Lee McAdams returned home from Benton county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elly Perkhiser
Mit
Carmel
Alfred Hardsow
Gibson County
D. W. Hays
Dodge City
Kansas
Lucy Lopp
Kentucky
Fleshman
Corydon
Abe Sieg
Joe Louden
M. B. Windell
Lee McAdams
Benton County
Second Annual Excursion to French Lick and West Baden
The Southern Railway offers its second annual excursion to French Lick and West Baden on Sunday June 6 18u9. Trains depart Duncan for Corydon Junction arriving before 9 am and depart Corydon at 7 pm returning to Corydon 11 pm. Round trip fare from Corydon is 1.50. Indicates morning church services at French Lick West Baden. Also notes Mrs Elmore Thomas and family traveling to Denver for the summer from Louisville with Daisy Mason, former Harrison county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
West Baden
The
Southern Railway Company
Duncan
Corydon Junction
Tho
Corydon
Elmore Thomas
West Broadway
Louisville
Harry Mason
Denver
Colorado
County Commissioners Allowances May Session Record
A detailed list of expenses approved at the May meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Names include J L Rector J B Stewart J W Kessinger Geo Fulner John A Johnson and many others with per diem reimbursements bridge work school funds and relief disbursements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
J. L. Rector
John B. Stewart
Grrep Posey
J. W. Kessinger
Geo. Fulner
John A. Johnson
John Hollis
R.B. Kessinger
Cooper
Dr. L. O. P. Wolfe
R. L. Miller
Joshua B. Watson
August FE. Seig
John Tronein
Groep Spencer
Has
H. Skintner
John Pressler
Wiseman & Bullett
Consumnt
John Adkins
Poor
G. W. Baylor
Sarah A. Windell
Sehl Fund
B. F. Wurst
B. F. Hurst
House
Edwin M. Routh
Sims & Thomas, Gen Co
Ambrosia Parker
Seh
Noah Elbert
Seh Fund
Jatlia Botties
Harry Markel
Dupty Assess
Ed Davis
Amzie Weaver
John W. Miner
Int Eco Ord
Joseph Denbo
Wim. Rothrock
Bridge Rep
Lew M. O'Bannon
Pubady
Martin Derg
Gr Spencer
Sidney Cook
Grrep
Thomas J. Stevens
Spencer
J. M. Craves
O'Bannon
Victe
Blunk & Shuck
Scott Nelly
H. M. Mathes
Co Asylum
J.D. Byrne
John H. Hottle
Jacob Fachinger
R. Myers
Dennis J. Lofton
Sch
W. J. Lulleit
Frank R. Wright
C. J. Heuser
Albert Stevens
Jesse Smith
Morgan
Frank Stamm
Clarence Quebheman
Jackson
David
Kindergarten Ramp Demonstration at State Fair Grounds
Twenty five free kindergarten schools in Indianapolis will展示 a public demonstration at the Coliseum, State Fair Grounds, next Saturday. More than 2,000 children will participate in the playfest with each school presenting ring games under teacher direction. Miss Annis Davis, a pupil at Mrs Blaker's training school, will oversee one kindergarten in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Annis Davis
Posey Township Trustee Schedules Weekly Office Day
Posey Township Trustee announces fixed weekly office day on Tuesdays for official business. Call ahead to arrange meetings through the Posey Township office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey Township
Weaver
Posey
I'p
Farmers' Saving and Trust Company Administers Jane McFarland Estate
The Farmers' Saving and Trust Company of Corydon has qualified as Administrator with the will annexed for the estate of Jane McFarland who died in 1896. No prior administration has occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Saving and Trust Company
Corydon
Jane McFarland
Phetestatrix
Appointment of Administrator With Will Annexed
Notice that The Farmers Savings and Trust Co names W E Cook secretary as administrator with the will annexed of Jane McFarland, late of Harrison County Indiana, stating the estate is solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Harrison County
Jane McFarland
Farmers’ Savings & Trust CO
W.E. Cook
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Gov. Hoke
Smith
Nebraska
Peo
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Bradstreet
Hurger
Ohio
Treasury Department
Givng the Grogerman
Ed Hurst
Racmacher
Mae Hoke
John Richards
Exchange
Sidney All O. Ik
Roscoe Trotter
Indianapolis Bill
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