World Events and Washington Probes Stir Congress
Senate lobby committee to investigate labor capital wars and relations, with Samuel Gompers testifying July 25. Norris introduces an interstate commerce probe of New York Central finances. July crop report shows bountiful cereals but lower yearly total. 4.929 billion bushels vs 5.561 last year. Treasury official James F. Curtis to resign. David Lamar testifies on Lauterbach links, insisting motives and honesty in testimony.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Samuel Gompers
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central Lines
Norris
Nebraska
David Lamar
Senate Lobby Committee
Lauterbach
Train wreck at Stamford stems from engineman inexperience
Interstate Commerce Commissioner McChord reports the New York New Haven and Hartford wreck near Stamford Connecticut on June 12 killed six and injured twenty two due to the railroad's management negligence in assigning an understated engineman to train No 63.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford
Stamford
Conn
Interstate Commerce
McChord
War fears and notable events across Europe and beyond
Reports from 1913 include Roumania declaring war on Bulgaria and troops moved to the frontier, Johnson relocating to Paris, a suffragette bombing in Dublin, a suicide in Rome tied to graft disclosures, Boni de Castellane’s marriage status in Paris, alleged Ottoman–Greek–Serbian alliance talks, and multiple notable births robberies and appointments in Europe and the U S, with further European political shifts and a New Jersey pardon.
Multiple Disasters and Tragedies Reported Across Regions
A sweeping storm from Minnesota to Wisconsin left three dead and many hurt, with high winds and hail shredding roofs and crops. In California crowds gather for a large Christian Endeavor gathering as a brick plant burns in West Virginia. A Burlington train collision in Nebraska kills a woman and injures others, and a Streator murder with Italian connections prompts police to plan disarmament.
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Thiioila
Wisconsin
State Bar Elects John W Rupon President in Indianapolis Banquet
John W Rupon of Richmond was elected president of the Indiana State Bar Association at its annual Indianapolis convention, with Greensburg's Thomas Davidson as vice president and other officers named. A banquet closed the final session as officers for 1930 were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Greensburg
John W. Rupon
Richmond
State Bar Association
Thomas Davidson
George H. Bachelor
Elias D. Salsbury
Ernest R. Keith
Dan W. Willams
Vincennes
Jackson Boyd
Greencastle
White Slavery Charge Brought in Elkhart
South Hendricks man Frank Woods of Elkhart was held to the federal grand jury in Indianapolis under $1000 bond on charges of transporting a woman from Grand Rapids Michigan to Elkhart for immoral purposes. He appeared before US Commissioner Thad Talcott Jr and faces trial under the Mann white slave law.
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South Hend
Frank Woods
Elkhart
Indianapolis
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
Thad Talcott, Jr
Fire destroys halls and store in Oolitic town
A blaze in Oolitic destroys the Red Men's hall the K of P hall and BR H Bridwell general store. The electric light system and the telephone company suffer damage. Loss estimated at 25000 with some insured. Oolitic relies on bucket brigades for fire fighting. Cause is unknown.
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Oolitic
Bedford
Red Men's Hall
K. of P. Hall
BR. H. Bridwell
Oolitirc
Boy Killed by Lightning and Fire Destroys Barn and Building
A boy named Linton, son of Martin Elliott, was instantly killed by a lightning strike three miles south of Lin ton. The Vandalia mule barn No. 9 burned to the ground after being struck. The front of the Union Tumber company's building was blown off and telephone lines suffered heavy damage.
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Linton
Martin Elliott
Vandalia
Union Tumber Company
Corner Stone Laid for Plymouth Public Library Building
The Plymouth public library corner stone was laid under the direction of the grand lodge F. and A.M. of Indiana guided by John W. Hanan. Samuel Parker of South Bend delivered the address as commanderies from nearby cities and various groups escorted the grand lodge. The library costs 15000 dollars and is a gift from Andrew Carnegie.
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Plymouth
Public Brary
Grand Lodge
Indiana
John W. Hanan
Eagles
Samuel Parker
South Bend
Andrew Carnegie
Lonesome couple marries at old age in home setting
Mrs. Christiana Lansdown and William A. Green, both long-time residents of the State Soldiers' Home, wed. The bride aged seventy and the groom seventy-four had lived at the home since 1898 and 1901 respectively, plans include a southern trip and settling in New Albany.
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Lafayette
Christiana Lansdown
William A. Green
State Soldiers’ Home
Green
New Albany
Floyd County
Fatal crash as freight cars slam into Cleveland flyer in Alliance
A freight train derailed on the Cleveland & Pittsburg line at Alliance Ohio sending 10 loaded cars down a grade and into the Cleveland flyer killing 10 year old Hilda Bronper and injuring about 35 others. A steel coach was overturned and another demolished as officials investigate the wreck near the depot.
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Western
Union News Service
Alliance
Cleveland Flyer
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Hilda Bronper
James Bronner
Cleveland
Sharpsville
Speed Demon’s Desire Fatal Crash Near Mission
Carl Huffman his wife and three children and his aunt Miss Missouri Huffman were killed instantly when their car at 40 mph collided with a locomotive near the old San Gabriel Mission. A fourth child leaped free with minor injuries as the train struck. Huffman aimed to beat the passenger train and died with his relatives.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Carl Huffman
Missouri Huffman
San Gabriel Mission
Huffman
Student drinks acid tragedy at Valparaiso
Miss Afton Collier of Independence Kansas, age 17 and a student at Valparaiso University, returned to her room where she drank acid and was fatally burned. She faced reprimand for alleged neglect of class work.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Afton Collier
Independence
Kan
Valparaiso University
Farm Labor Famine Facing Summit County Harvest Wages
Akron Ohio reports Summit County faces a labor famine as farmers confront a bumper wheat harvest. Farmers are offering the highest wages for harvest hands in the country’s history to secure needed labor.
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Akron
Summit County
Cincinnati Market Prices For Grain Livestock And Poultry
Grain and hay prices list corn, oats, wheat, rye, and mixed varieties with No 2 3 4 grades and ear types. Hay timothy and clover prices shown by number and grade. Eggs poultry cattle hogs sheep and lambs quoted with weight and quality distinctions and range figures.
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Bologna
Autoist Sentenced to Prison in Hull Case
Frederick Sylvester, Hull resident and grand jury member, was sentenced by Judge Pratt to three months in Plymouth jail for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor. The judge stated no fines would be given for such charges and emphasized firm sentences. The case ties to the murder indictment of Mrs Jennie May Eaton in Adm Eaton's demise.
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Boston
Mass
Frederick Sylvester
Hull
Plymouth
Pratt
Sylvester
Jennie May Eaton
Adm. Eaton
Home Milliner Techniques For Childrens Hats From Hemp Data
Practical guidance for at home milliners focusing on children's hat styles. Encourages copying professional designs to train taste, choosing becoming shapes and colors, and outlines three trim methods including ribbon bands with bows, a wreath of daisies, and a plaited ribbon with braided silk cord and corded accents.
Dual Sport Cap Combines Sea Bathing and Motoring
A white rubber headwear innovation blends a regulation beadh or steamer cap with a sun brim. The crown folds inward to fit snugly, offering water protection and eye shade. In good weather the cap doubles as a light motoring hat, shedding dust.
Chin Ribbons Adorn White Straw Hats for Girls
Satin chin ribbons in pale pink or blue fasten inside the hat brim with a small rosette. The ribbon forms a permanent bow under the chin and secures under a rosette on the opposite brim side. The soft ribbons flatter the dainty face.
Bride crafts photoframes from wedding dress material
A young bride used fabric from her wedding dress to make photograph frames for herself and her fiancé. The frames were mounted under glass with a gilt lecture frame molding, and her bridesmaids greatly admired the gifts.
Hairpin Holder for Handbag Travel Case
A suede hairpin holder designed like a scissor case stores a full package of medium to large hairpins. It matches the package length and closes with a top clasp, aiding portable storage.
Ribbon Flowers Adorn Parasols and Parasola Edge
Small bundles of black and white satin rosebuds appear on the edge of a bib and on the handle of smart parasols. Medium pink ribbon roses with foliage form a wreath around some paragola.
Pretty summer dress with embroidered lingerie and blue belt
A crafted summer dress features hand embroidery and a broad pleated light blue taffeta belt, creating a refined vintage undergarment aesthetic. The piece highlights delicate needlework and structured waist detailing within a summery silhouette.
Cutting Beneath Lace Method for Safe Cutting
A sewing note explains how to avoid cutting lace when trimming fabrics. Insert a narrow pointed cardboard between the lace and the material to shield the lace, preventing damage during the cut.
Wedding decor notes favor white English stock flowers
A fragment notes selecting flowers for wedding decorations, highlighting white English stock for its self-blossoming, pure white appearance suited to church and home weddings. The text emphasizes preserving a bright, clean aesthetic.
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Elther Church
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Mo8&t
James F. Curtis
the Treasury
Customs Service
Harry K. Thaw
Orphans’ Court
Pittsburgh
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Thaw
Harry
First
Second National Bank of
First National Bank of
McKeenport
T. P. Kane
American Water Works and Guarantee Company
International Convention of the Baptist Young People
Brooklyn
N. Y
Canada
Idaho
Clase
Kentucky Refining Company
Louisville
United States District Court
Georgia Banks
Michael J. Young
Maga
Charles Wachmeister
Detroit
Leavenworth
Natherine Burns
Mer‘cury
Anna
Chum
Roumania
Bulgaria
Sofi
Jack Johnson
Paris
France
William Redmond
M. P
Dublin
Rome
Italy
Giannina
Palace of Justice
The
Figaro
Sacra Rota
Court of First Instance
Comte Boni de Castellane
Anna Gould
Duchess de Talleyrand
Boni Castellane
Daily Express
Turkey
Servia
Greece
Father Michel
Kirkish
Zurich
Switzerland
London
Lady Camoys
Mildred Sherman
Newport
R. I
Lord Camoys
New York
Miss Sherman
Lord Decies
Vivian Gould
Villebon
Meudon
Agnes Firth MacDuff
Cambridge
Mays
Joseph Swain
Swarthmore College
National Education Association
Salt Lake City
Utah
John F. Martin
Place Vendome
Edward Leach
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Thomas B. Mills
Superior
Wis
Willam F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
New Jersey Court of Pardons
Fielder
Charles T. Davenport
Mercer County
Minneapolis
American Automobile Association
Glacier National Park
Chicago
International Christian Endeavor Convention
Thornton Firs Brick Company
Grafton
W. Va
William Henshass
Laka Park
Ethel
Henshass
Hazel
Burlington
Walthill
Neb
Peter Canello
Streator
State Bar
Charles Darnell
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
Hammond
Beatrice Ward
Water Valley
Kankakee
Beatrice
Charles ©. Granger
Fast Flyer
Flyer
Ohio
Speed Demon
Cincinnati
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