Lake Shore Railroad Elects Its Directors
In Cleveland yesterday the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and Nickel Plate railroads held annual meetings. Each railroad elected directors to fill vacancies from death or resignation. Lake Shore names James Stillman, E L Cass Dedward, Marvin Hughitt to terms, while Vanderbilt, Depew, Newman, and Brown head the three year slate. Nickel Plate lists Alessis, Newman, Ledyard, Flungh-11T, Wennedyv, Hickox, and Pwombley among its candidates.
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Cleveland
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Nickel Plate
Ach Road
James Stillman
PD. O. Mills
EL. Cass Dedward
Hamilton McK. Twombley
Marvin Hughitt
EF. H. Harriman
Shop and Rail Accidents Cause Minor Injuries at Repairs Yard
Clarence Burke boiler maker helper sustained a forehead cut when a wood block dropped from a boiler during a crawl out. Fireman Jt M Hiatt received a small eye injury from coal particles on his run. Sering and Price are noted as new Lake Shore yard brakemen.
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Clarence Burke
Burke
Jt. M. Hiatt
S. W. Sering and
C. W. Price
The
Lake Shore Company
Railroad Personals by the Way Gas Fuel Endorsement
Rail column notes a strong push for gas fuel adoption as the only viable option. The piece underscores practical considerations and urges readers to support transition in rail operations.
More Sidings Promised on E and W Railroad
J J Bennett Lake Shore general superintendent visited the city with his private car and engine to inspect the Elkhart and Western line. With Supt J R Horgan and others the party reviewed tracks for better trackage and plan additional side tracks. The stretch is noted as the best commercial line for its length on the Lake Shore system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Bennett
Lake Shore
J. R. Horgan
Thead
Werley
Elkhart & Western Road
Carnegie Library Board Reorganizes
The Carnegie library board reorganized at a meeting last night with two new members appointed by the city council. Officers elected were President Bo G. Maelan Vice-President Woo Cronert and Secretary W H C Thomas. Mr Gronerto and Mrs Jo A Carpenter were enrolled as members.
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Carnegie Library Board
BO G. Maelan
Woo. Cronert
W. Dh C Thomas. Me. Gronerto
Jo A. Carpenter
First Island Concert Billed For Sunday
Island Park to open Sunday afternoon and evening with a band concert and refreshments. William Leininger in charge of stands. Park cleaned and improved for patrons to notice.
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Island Park
William Leininger
Brazil Proposes Colonizing Indians on Pathic Lands
The government outlines plans to relocate Indigenous people to designated lands and provide them with agricultural implements and resources for farming.
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The
Government of
Brazil
Invention of Automatic Coupier for Air and Rail Service
A new automatic coupier device for air systems and a steady hose for railroad trains has been announced. The invention aims to automate coupling and hose control, improving efficiency and safety in transport operations. Authorities plan demonstrations and potential widespread adoption.
Taft Railroad Bill Bans Restoring Waterway Rates
The House adopted an amendment to the railroad bill prohibiting restoring original rates after railroads cut rates to oust waterways competition without consent from the Interstate Commerce Commission. Described as a major House amendment, Washington report from May 5.
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Washington
House
Rairoad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Samuel Mlean Believed to Wed in Grand Rapids Romance
Friends report Samuel Mlean on honeymoon with a bride from Grand Rapids. He traveled in a new black suit with two red carnations for identification and was accompanied by Frank Jemhing as best man. The bride advertised for a mate as owner of a 50 acre farm near Grand Rapids and two city houses.
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Samuel Mclean
Crand Rapids
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Samuel
Mclean
Joey
mMcLeam
Frank Jemiing
Taft Attacks Bryan Over Hughes Appointment Criticism
President Taft denounced William J. Bryan for criticizing Gov. Charles Evans Hughes's appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. Taft condemned demagogic cant and biased journalism while urging justice and a square deal for all, speaking at a Business Men's League luncheon in St Louis. Earlier he spoke on resource conservation to a Farmers' Union gathering.
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St. Louis
Aiay
Taft
Wiliam J. Bryan
Charles Io. Hughes
New York
United States Supreme Court
Craft
Mer. Taft
Business Men's League
Warlier
Farmers’ Union
al. Taft
County School Men Choose New Officers
Henry Reed of Monticello was elected president of the Association of Superintendents of the Tenth Twelfth and Thirteenth Districts in session at Knox. Other officers include Secretary H U Rogers Winamac treasurer L F Steinbach Plymouth and a program committee with Supts Longfield South Bend Rogers Winarac and Sarper Warsaw.
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LaPorte
Ind
Henry Reed
Monticello
Association of Superintendents
Knox
H. U. Rogers
Winamac
L. EF. Steinbach
Plymouth
S Longfield
South Bend
Rogers
Winarac
Sarper
Warsaw
Explosion entombs two hundred miners near Birmingham
A disastrous explosion at the Palos mine thirty miles from Birmingham, Alabama, entombed about 200 miners according to early reports. The message notes submarine boats and electricity as motive power in other contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Palos
Truth Drops Out Why Pile Sufferers Fail To Get Relief
Science shows piles stem from internal causes and require internal treatment. Dr J S Leonhardt's Hem-Roid tablets claim to cure the cause and provide permanent relief. Sold by Houseworth Bros with a back guarantee 1 dollar for 24 days' treatment. Write to Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo for a booklet.
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J. S. Leonhardt
Houseworth Bros
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo
Dog Poisoner Busy Claim Heavy Toll
Wholesale poisoning of dogs troubles residents across the city last week. Six dogs died from poison near Middlebury Street last Saturday, with others reported today. A Scotch collie owned by Morris Kelly died, and Louis Simpson of the Humane Society cited a dog poisoned at a water trough near Marion and Majin streets. One canine collapsed near Marion Street behind billboards, and an officer was forced to shoot another on Marion Street west of Second Street.
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Middlebury Street
Morris Kelly
Marion and
Majin Streets
Louis Simpson
The
Humane Society
Marion Street
Pearce
Second
Deed Awarded After McNaughton Park Auction
Mrs. Percy Secor of Success won a deed to the McNaughton Park lot offered by the company managing a public auction held Saturday at the park. The winning recipient was across the street when a card in Co Bickel’s window announced the win. She verified the papers, rushed to Bickel’s office, and arrangements for the transfer were made.
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Perry Secors
McNaughton Park
Demented man flees Warsaw with his seven year old son
Warsaw chief of police reports Lorin King a demented resident escaped from his home taking his seven year old son. Though not violent, family fears harm may come to them as authorities warn officers to watch for the pair and follow toward Elkheart.
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Warsaw
Rinehart
Lorin King
Elkhart
Locomotives Expected to Run 240000 Miles in Fifteen Years
In fifteen years two locomotives will run a total of 240000 miles and earn about 300000 dollars. The projection covers maintenance and efficiency gains as the rail fleet ages.
Australian and Canadian Governors Earn 50000 Salary
The governors of Australia and Canada each receive a yearly salary of 50 000 dollars.
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Australia
Canada
Three Eye League Opens Season With City Matchups
The Three Eye League begins its tenth season with Bloomington at Danville Peoria at Springfield Dubuque at Waterloo and Rock Island at Davenport. Danville will host the opener with Speaker Cannon delivering the first ball as ceremonies mark debuts for Danville and Waterloo. President Tierny will attend the Waterloo opening, giving way to Uncle Joe at Danville.
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Bloomington
Danville
Peoria
Springfield
Dubuque
Waterloo
Rock Island
Davenport
Cannon
Watherloo
Tierny
Joe
Driving Club Plans Memorial Day Matinee At Elkhart
Elkhart Driving Park directors announce a premier Memorial day meet featuring four major races and a ball game. Manager Karnell wins refreshment privileges, track work and improvements underway, horses arriving for workouts as the venue gears up for one of its best events.
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Elkhart
Karnell
Miss Bernice Wertz Dies After Ten Weeks Illness
Miss Bernice J Wertz twenty five daughter of Mr and Mrs M Wertz of 511 Middlebury street died at 11 17 this forenoon after a ten week illness The cause was given as internal trouble She leaves her parents and a sister Dora and was known among a wide circle of friends
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Bernice
Mifton Wertz
Middlebury Street
Dora
Miss Wertz
Baseball Standings Across Leagues
National League matchups include Chicago at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at New York Boston at Brooklyn Cincinnati at St Louis American League games feature Chicago at Detroit St Louis at Cleveland New York at Boston Washington at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Cleveland.
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National League
Chicago
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
American League
Detroit
St. Onis
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia Chicago
St Louis
Detroit Bee
Cleveland Ee
Sr Louis A
Cold games mark early baseball scores beat line
Philadelphia Boston and Boston Philadelphia tied to cold conditions while Pittsburg leads Chicago 8 to 3 and Brooklyn 1 New York 2. St Louis 12 Cincinnati 3.
Waterways Treaty Ratified by United States and Britain
In Washington on May 5, Secretary Knox and British Ambassador Bryce exchanged ratifications of the waterways treaty. The five year agreement governs use of waters along the 3000 mile U S Canada boundary.
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Washington
Knox
Bryce
United States
Canada
Baseball Score Summary From Chicago Detroit New York
A fragment lists city names Chicago Detroit New York Washington St. Louis Cleveland with scores 4 2 3 3 across fourteen innings indicating a long intercity game result.
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Chicago
Detroit
New York
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
Central League Standings and Yesterday's Scores
Central League table shows South Bend 0 7 0 0 7 0 0. Fort Wayne 1 1 60 0 0. Grand Rapids 7 4 7 0 0. Evansville and Terre Haute in pursuit as teams post results. Yesterday results list South Bend 5 Evansville 3 and Grand Rapids 7 Terre Haute 6. Today schedule features South Bend at Evansville and Fort Wayne at Zanesville.
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Central League
W. L. Pet
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Dayton
Terre Haute
Fivansville
Zanesville
Wheeling
Jevansville
Grand Rapids
Evansville
Market Report Hogs And Cattle Prices In Indianapolis
Indianapolis May 5 Hogs 3500 prime 9.5 dollars cattle 1500 choice 77 to 44 dollars sheep 769 chipped lambs 8 75 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Four Robbers loot West Virginia Safe. $5000 Lost
Four masked men raided a North American Manufacturing building in Newell on May 5. They rifled a safe, escaping with about $5,000 as a violent crowd gathered and bloodhounds were put on the trail. Three robbers used revolvers to hold bystanders at bay.
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Newell
W. Va
North American Manufacturing Company
Phillip T Phillipson Guilty Of Conspiracy In Steamer Trunk Case
New York special report Phil ip A Phillipson former customs inspector pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government. He received a one year sentence at Blackwell’s Island in the steamer trunk case.
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New York
Philip A. Phillipson
Blackwells Island
London and Paris vie for fur fashion leadership
The question arises whether London or Paris dictates fur trends annually. London clearly drives the price range for these luxury garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Baseball Glints and New Uniforms Observed
Bob Harper the star left fielder viewed new uniforms at the Monger building then timidly returned for another look. Kollinger at short is very fast but sometimes loses balance while going after left side grounders. Hayes and Werntz expected to form the battery for Ligonier in Sunday's clash.
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Bob Harper
Monger
Harper
Nantin
Boh
Kollinger
Hayes and Werntz
Ligonier
Blue Socks Set to Start Donahue Warnell Duo
OConnell and Makpiece will be in points for that tomorrow while Donahue and Warnell will dish them up for the Blue socks.
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O'Connell
Makpiece
Donahue
Warnell
Hackman on Ump Job at Niles Sunday
Hackman will work as umpire at Niles on Sunday while Logan will perform songs at Driving Park.
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Hackman
Ump
Niles
Logan
Mayor and Officials Celebrate Season Pass Grab
A jovial scene as Mayor, city clerk, and councilmen grin while President Proc tor distributes a season pass amid cheers and a playful mood signaling a local community win.
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Proctor
Cleveland boxman to throw first ball in league opening
Geo Cuppy famed Cleveland slow ball boxman will pitch the opening ball as the I. and M. league begins its journey with an address by President Proctor.
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Geo. Cuppy
Cleveland
Proctor
Feterly Balks at Band Presence Before Flint Game
Fred Feterly, the slab artist, was named for the game with Flint but balked when told a band would be present Sunday. He compared the situation to a Missouri mule with a gnat on its head, quipping about the band.
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Fred Feterly
Flint
Missouri
Rowley and Wilkinson Star in Wisconsin Illinois League Start
Two Elkhart boys, Rowley for Fond du Lac on the mound and Wilkinson in right field for Oshkosh, opened the league games. Oshkosh failed to hit Rowley at key moments, Fond du Lac winning 3 to 1.
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Rowley
Wilkinson
Elkhart
Fon du Lac
Oshkosh
King Edward Victim Of Alarming Attack
London May 5. King Edward was stricken with a new attack of illness today and could not meet Queen Alexandria who arrived from the continent. Officials labeled the incident as a slight indisposition despite alarming rumors in circulation.
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King Edward
London
Alexandria
Savings offer from The Citi zens Trust Company
Advertises a savings account with 3 percent interest at The Citi zens Trust Company. Mentions gas fuel and cost savings as a benefit, framed as a mass promotional pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Trust Company
Germany and Austria run 150 cooking schools
Riga sent 8081000 dollars worth of Russian hides and skins in 1909. The note lists Germany and Austria jointly hosting cooking schools and a trade transfer involving Riga.
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Germany
Austria
Riga
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Lake Shore Railroad
Bers
E. & W. Railroad
Eikhart
Actor Car Company
Weo
Ownel
Samuel Mlean
Benedict
Meet Bride
Bryan
Hughes
Commoner
Supreme Court
Pointment
Manely
Gelatly Courpriser
Percy
McNaughton Park Realty
Three Eye League
Uncle Joe Cannon
Danville-Bloomington
Wertz
HE Gas Company
Gorrsas
Rey Bibb
Prrur
Bell
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