Palmer Dies in Detroit One of City's Oldest Citizens
Former United States Senator Thomas Witherell Palmer, born in Detroit in 1830, dies after a long illness. His career began with election to the Senate in 1883, as debates on tariff and currency reforms swirl through Congress. The week also covers Wilson's peace plan replies, lobby probes, and other national events.
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NYC Board Bans Use of Living Bacteria in Inoculations
A New York City health board resolution forbids inoculation with living bacterial organisms in humans unless prior permission is granted. Across Illinois a bank heist along the Hlimos River near LaSalle results in four guards killed or gravely wounded while attempting to move $6,000 to Peru. A series of storms devastates central Kentucky causing widespread property damage and crop losses. In Indiana, a dynamite conspiracy trial yields a not guilty verdict for a detective involved, while in racing news Gour wins the Indianapolis 500 for $35,000 with Wishart and Merz close behind. A Norfolk tornado claims many drowned in a small boat, and George Washington relics fetch small sums in New York. City ice plans surface to aid the poor, and legal actions address clubs skirting excise laws. Auerbach earns a new trial on a murder conviction, and Roosevelt secures nominal damages in a libel case. Fire devastates barns and cars in Rock Island, and high-level executives are named joint receivers of a railroad. Finally Willie Hoppe defends the 18.2 balk line billiards title at the Astor.
Balkan War Ends and London Peace Signed
Reports note the eight months war between Turkey and Balkan states ends with the Peace of London in St James Palace. Walter Hines Page meets King George after presenting credentials as the United States envoy. A plot to kill Venezuelan President Gomez at a horse race is alleged. eight months' war ends.
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Monument to Maj Archibald Butt Dedicated at Arlington
A memorial honoring Maj Archibald Butt who died on the Titanic was dedicated in Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony acknowledged Butt as a national figure and symbol of service.
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Gleaster
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Ariington
Ehrmann Factory Strike Ends in Fatal Shootings
Emil Ehrmann head of Ehrmann Manufacturing shot and killed Edward Wade after Wade grabbed a strikebreaker who was slapping a woman on picket duty before the Terre Haute plant. Ehrmann and manager Frederick Reckert were jailed briefly. no charges for others. Police guard the factory amid threats to burn the building as about 100 women strikers press wage and sanitary grievances backed by unions.
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Bullets Found Near Old Fortress at Petersburg
On May 29 Elisha Church and others plowing on J. B. Hendricks farm six miles northeast of Petersburg found over seventy five lead bullets scattered over five acres near a river junction. Bullets ranged from pen to marble size, some flat, plus a $10 gold piece. The site, washed by recent floods, lies near the old Indian fort once linked to Fort Vincennes, hinting at a historic battle near the White River confluence.
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Woman and Boy Escape From Jail in Bloomington
A woman and her eight year old son escaped from a Bloomington jail after she broke a padlock on a third story window and lowered herself on a bedclothes rope twenty five feet. Sheriff Jones discovered the escape as he prepared to take her to Madison insane hospital. Mrs Smith had been jailed a week earlier after attempting to murder Deputy Flynn by shooting twice and drawing a knife before being overpowered.
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Harrison to Celebrate Hundredth Anniversary This July
Town of Harrison in Dearborn County prepares for its centennial in early July with George Washington fire company members and local citizens organizing events. Mayor Isaac Brinkman leads committees to plan the celebration, recalling land purchases by Jonas Crane in 1806 and the platting of Harrison in 1813 with Peter J. Renner. The centennial week also features old settlers and homecoming activities.
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Martinsville Woman Takes Poison After Quarrel
Martinsville May 29 Mrs Charles Barger of this city swallowed chlorine of mercury tablets after a quarrel with her husband The poison was removed from her stomach but she remains in a precarious condition
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Moccasin Snake Catches Fisherman on Patoka River
Homer Adams of Patoka wrestling a water moccasin after it bit a minnow on a hook while running strotine in the Patoka river near Princeton on May 29. The snake nearly killed the fisherman as he struggled to free the line.
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Indians on program at national editors meeting
Elwood May 28 A D Moffett president of the National Editorial Association says a large attendance is assured for the annual meeting at Colorado Springs June 17 to 19. Editors will travel from Chicago on June 16 and southern states will be picked up at St Louis. A Denver sightseeing trip will follow with entertainment by commercial bodies and editors.
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George B. Lockwood
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Muncie
George Lindsay
Daily Chronicle
Marion
Seeking Eggs Finds Blacksnake Near Nashville Farm
Mary Hamblem aged sixty four living on the old White farm six miles northeast of Nashville reached into a hen nest and pulled out a blacksnake five and a half feet long. She gripped it by the heads and, thinking it a stick, killed the reptile by jumping on it.
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Mary Hamblem
Indiana News In Brief Highlights Local Crises And Tragedies
A roundup from Indiana towns notes Connersville auto owners organizing against speeding, Franklin reports a suicide by Stephen Tharp, and Newcastle keeps flower beds in county yards. Other items include multiple alimony orders, arson and theft cases, sermons urging police matrons, gambling fines, chicken thefts, a field day turnout, a conductor’s guilty plea, a store revolver theft, a fatal shooting during revolver inspection, and several public works and accident notes.
Auto crossing crash kills four near Elk River
Four people died and two were seriously injured when Northern Pacific Winnipeg Flyer Train No. 13 collided with a car at a crossing near Elk River Minnesota. The Dawsons, moving to Clear Lake, had a farm along Kaloua Koawa route. Witnesses say the car raced the train then tried to cross, its speed slacking before impact. The crash demolished the car and damaged the engine pilot. The train had been delayed by a river incident earlier after an onlookers alarmed a passerby.
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Jewelry Found In Lake By Boys In Benton Park
Three boys wading in Crisp's lake Benton park discovered twelve watches with chains and fobs along with bracelets sockets and rings believed to be thrown in within the last ten days by thieves. The find began when one boy stepped on a gold watch amid mud and led to more objects recovered.
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Arctic explorer Stefansson buys 25-ton Alaska steamer
Velhjalmar Stefanssen, an arctic explorer from Winnipeg, announces purchase of the 25-ton steamer Alaska at Seattle. The vessel will serve as an auxiliary to the steamer Keerlak for a five year expedition. Alaska is to be at Nome on July 20 before departing for the North.
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Kentuckian Is Killed On Fast Moving Train
Ashland Kentucky Ed Sayers aged 30 a switchman was decapitated after falling beneath an engine while attempting to walk across the running board He leaves a widow and four small children.
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Cincinnati Markets Prices for Grains Livestock and Eggs
Market summary lists corn, oats, wheat, timothy and clover prices, along with eggs poultry cattle hogs sheep and lambs. Prices include No 2 white corn at 63c, No 4 white at 61c, oats No 2 white 42c, wheat No 2 red around $1.04, eggs prime firsts 18c, hens and turkeys price ranges, cattle and hogs with varied steers, cows, calves and sows values, and spring lambs bids.
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Hoglen Removed From Dayton Public Service Board
Dayton officials move to oust Charles H. Hoglen service director after a heated dispute with Public Service Commission president John H. Patterson and members Walter Kidder Fred A. Rike and J. Gibbone. Mayor Edward Phillips urged removal under laws creating special boards for flooded cities.
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Two Personalities Case Echoes Boston Mystery
A London Mail report recounts Doctor William Brown at King's College describing a 22 year old woman with two personalities named A and B, B lively and mischievous, A gloomy and unhealthy. Hypnotism by Dr Prince merged A and B into a normal personality, mirroring Miss Beauchamp cases from Boston.
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Boothing Syrup Advert Claims Teething Relief
An advertisement touts Mra Winslow's Boothing Syrup for teething children claiming gum softening and decreased inflammation. The text also mentions a Pennsylvania railroad order for 12,305 freight cars at 3,595,576 dollars and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as a weekly blueing solution amid office humor lines.
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A Heroine in the Suffragette Cause
A dialogue hints at a brave heroine devoted to suffrage. Her father asked if she preferred a French poodle over the ballot, and she refused, signaling firm commitment to voting rights.
Storekeeper and Sweetheart Strain as Goods Arrive
A storekeeper unpacks and sorts new stock when her favorite young man arrives. She pauses behind the counter and greets him, but a chill now lingers between them suggesting a strain in their relationship.
Infant Hygiene Lessons In Cleveland Public Schools
In Cleveland 17 trained nurses are teaching infant hygiene to girls in 15 public schools. The lessons engage the pupils, who eagerly absorb guidance on baby care. The program aims to reduce infant deaths by educating girls, a step beyond faddism for America’s high infant mortality.
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Cannon of Solid Rock at Malta Fortifications
Cannon of Solid Rock describes how Knights of St John bored cannon into living rock on Malta, each containing a full barrel of powder and facing 60 directions. The concept of transporting rocks to summits for similar defense failed, and Malta’s rock-bored cannons remain unique in history.
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Knights of St. Joh
MEMORY IMPROVED THROUGH POSTUM COFFEE REFUSAL
A Kansas woman details relief from stomach and heart trouble after quitting coffee and using Postum. She reports steadier nerves and better memory, praising Postum's taste and the instant blend. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan with a booklet The Road to Wellville.
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