Impeachment Petition Politely Briefed to House
A sworn petition requests impeachment of Justice Van Devanter, alleging habeas corpus denial after forgery conviction. Separate notes report Senate panel proposing abolishing the commerce court and Labor reform urged to President Wilson by Gompers. Tariff talks set a $3000 income tax-free line, with $4000 exemption for a single earner and limited family relief. President Wilson cites U S aims in Mexico and Huerta, while Daniels expands naval training length. Comptroller Downey rules officers pay transport for personal baggage from seven cents per mile. Agriculture to hold Oct 29 hearing on corn grading standards before final federal grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice van Devanter
Supreme Court of the
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Controversy Over Edwardsville Court House Budget
State and national figures clash over a 250000 dollar Edwardsville courthouse project. Professor N Clifford Rickers withdrawal prompts legal moves amid a broader political and labor upheaval touching Panama Canal progress, New York politics, and regional crime, with multiple trials and investigations unfolding.
Constitutionalist army retreats under 1600 federal pursuit
Reports from Sabinas and Veracruz indicate the constitutionalist army has been defeated and is retreating toward the border. Mexican forces claim 1,600 federals in pursuit as the conflict continues to unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabinas
Mexico
SND Og
Papal audiences halted as pope ill in bed
Telegram from Rome reports the pope has not granted audiences for three days and spent Saturday in bed due to great weakness. Meanwhile a separate dispatch notes four scientists and others from Washington to London are safe on Murray island after a cannibal misreport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
PLR
Notable Michigan figures injured and ill in late events
Personalities including D J Campau, a millionaire pallpalletan land horseman, lies injured after a Detroit area automobile crash while three physicians attend at Harper Hospital. Capt JOR Exeleston, last survivor of the Confederate steamship era, is reported dead at Sewanee. Logan Waller Parke presides at the annual American Lond congress in Detroit. Dr James If Aneti, president of the University of Michigan, dies at home from heart trouble. Representative James M Curley rushed home in Boston with appendicitis after an unnecessary operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D J Campau
Wtryan
Michigan
Harper Hospital
Detroit
Mich
Logan Waller Parke
Ofames
Aneti
Leocriius
University of Michigan
Ti Seriusly
Ann Arbor
Michaga
Four-Year-Old Killed in Pontiac Street Crash
In Linton Mary Peterson four was killed and Madge Peterson twelve injured when Oscar Bland's auto struck them as they darted from behind another vehicle on A and Main. A warrant for manslaughter issued. coroner to decide case. In Columbus, Harding rules couples must go to circuit court in desertion cases, Baker bound over after wife pressed charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Mary Peterson
Madge Peterson
Mary Randall
Oscar BE. Bland
Bland
Mr. Bland
Marco
Tie
Peterson
Columbus
Lewis A. Harding
Bartholomew County
John Calhoun Breckenridge
Beker
Lebanon
Lost Lincolnville Girl Found With Cat
Three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Davis disappeared prompting town wide search as schools closed and residents joined in. A motorist found the child two miles from Lincolnville in overgrown weeds, cradled beneath a big cat she was singing to in an attempt to calm it.
Buried by His Side in Potter's Field
Miss Mila Ann Burkett, who wandered the streets for two days without food, died after arriving to grieve her father in this city. Her body lies beside her father in the potter's field. she had lived in California and left no close family aside from a destitute brother in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mila Ann Burkett
Miss Harkett
California
Nail Bones Together After Railroad Injury
Lawrenceburg Sept 26 Physicians set the broken arm of Frank Hofentridel a copper with gold nails after a fall along the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern tracks. He suffered a skull fracture and has been described as a ravine maniac. confined in jail he tore splints and bandages and attempted to tear free his arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Frank
Hofentridel
Hoffentridel
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Triple Birthday Celebrated in Williamsport Family Event
In Williamsport on September 24, a triple birthday celebration honored Mps Ton Livingston and sister Mrs Seaiey Christopher, with a newborn daughter mentioned among the family milestones. The event marked the sisters’ anniversaries and a new arrival as part of the family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Ton Livingston
Seaiey Christopher
Ely
Cutie
Student forgets pledge on exam paper prompt
A student rushes in to confess he forgot the honor pledge on his test. The professor dismisses the concern as unnecessary, highlighting the custom at the college.
Indiana News In Brief Aerial of scattered local notes
Delphi farmer cuts arm with corn knife. Otis Yoder, ex-police chief’s son, charged after disturbance. A large barn burns near New Palestine. Film theater fire damages film and booth. Sheriff arrests, parole violation, and forgeries reported in several towns. Injury at a hotel, circus funeral expenses paid, and regional court actions noted. Memorial events and reformatories recognized by officials. Diphtheria exposure after a public incident in South Bend. Local court and county fair actions documented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Lawrencebary
M. Slater
Harry Ws. Beese
State Reformatory
Thuntingtown
Sullivan
Chester Street
Merom
Morris Ward
Moerom Merchant
Trookville
Michael P. Senefelt
Prietor
The
Valley House
Rushville
Williams
Ro FP. Green
Montreal
Canada
Scanlin Louse
W. A. Jochum
Bravil
Wallace Circus Management
Ida May Tate
Greenville
Texwher
John Andrews
Logansport
Indiana Volunteer Defantry
Ohn Pair
William II, Dawn
Benjamin Smith
Jeffersonville
David Coombs Peyton
Indiana Reformatory
H.W. Ballantine
Law Schoor
University of Michigan
James Morris
Trankling Uct
McKinney
Sherif Varndiver
Pitas
Varndiver
Wes
India Reformatory
Taylor
Teacher Credits Honesty in Paper Review
The teacher states the student paper shows no cheating or aid used, noting honesty after reviewing the work. This line from Lippincott's reflects a teacher’s assurance that the student neither gave nor received assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott
Prohibition of Untested Firearm Packages by German Customs
The source notes that Germany forbids firearms at customs unless marked as thoroughly tested by makers. A quip follows about customs houses being a place for “kicks.” The fragment hints at regulatory action and a humorous aside on customs procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunn
Germany
Egbert
Wishes of Ohio Cincinnati Successful in Getting Free Tariff Provisions
The Cincinnati area and Ohio interests won ratings in the tariff conference committee on five points: free burlap, free bananas, free ferro manganese, wool tariff postponement to January, and against a 25 cent stamp tax on banded liquors. Ohio criticized the 24 cent stamp tax on distilled liquor packages bottled in bond, with strong protests from Cincinnati and southern Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westernh
Union News Service
Washington
Ohio
Buckeye
Senate
Cincinnati
State Board to Investigate Leases in Brewery and Retail Deals
The State Liquor Licensing Board will investigate leases of property and sales of fixtures involving brewers distillers and retail dealers. The decision followed a conference with brewing industry representatives from across the state to clarify intent and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Liquor Licensing Board
Agreement Dissolved as Five Powers Endorse Break
London reports the dissolution of the Chinese loan agreement after US withdrawal and widespread dissatisfaction among the five powers involved. The pact had failed to satisfy all participant nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bricdish
United States
Population loss figures for Bulgaria in two wars
The war department publishes Bulgarian casualties from the last two conflicts. Total killed are 44 8492 and wounded 104 485, with many at risk of lifelong disability.
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Harriston, Miss
Sofia
Bulgaria
War Department
Train Wreck Kills Forty on Rostov Route
In Rostov Russia brigands tore up rails causing a passenger train between Baku and Batum to derail. Six cars were destroyed with 40 killed and 160 injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostov
Russia
Baku
Batum
Market Prices and Ranges for Grains Poultry and Live Stock
Cincinnati market listing shows prices for corn, timothy and clover hay, various wheat red grades, primes and seconds, poultry categories, cattle and hogs, and sheep. It includes No 2 white and yellow corn, No 1 timothy, No 2 clover, No 2 mixed forage, with declines and highs, plus quotes for hogs, cattle, and sheep by grade and weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Face
J L Woodruff Stricken During Speech at Carnegie Hall
New York figure Timothy J Woodruff former lieutenant governor of New York collapsed during a fusion meeting at Carnegie Hall. He suffered a paralytic stroke and was reported in serious condition as physicians treated him during the event. He spoke briefly before reeled and nearly fell, caught by colleagues on the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sulzer
New York
D. W. Peck
Sulzer
Henry Morgenthau
National Democratic Committee
Morgenthau
Foss
Massachusetts
Macleod
Public Service Commission
New Haven Railroad
J. L. Woodruff
Timothy J. Woodruff
Carnegie Hall
Withers
Mr. Woodruf
Woodralt
Bat
Falen
Mr. Mitchel
Blu
They Say Unions Raise the Price of Labor
A witty exchange contrasts an orchestra using racks for music with an audience on them and notes two clerks demanded higher salaries after marriage, illustrating opinions on labor costs and wage demands.
Herbert and the minisures of a boy scout
Herbert stands on a chair in the pantry as jam sits on a shelf. His mother reacts with surprise at his act, while he asserts his role as a resourceful boy scout seeking supplies.
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Herbert
Dry scalp cure story from 1912 advertisement
Mrs Walter Rogers reports severe scalp disease in her daughter with dry scales, pus, and hair loss. After three months of treatment with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment the child's head healed in three weeks. Ad promotes Cuticura products and free samples from Boston.
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Tamm Ave
St. Louis
Walter Rogers
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
It Was My First Engagement in Mexico
An amateur adventurer tells friends of his return from stirring scenes in Mexico where he fought under revolutionists. He was wounded, the bullet striking under the heart, yet he survived as his heart was in his mouth at the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Eye Alone Detects Icebergs Says Sea Captains
Captains Johnson and Gamble of the cutter Seneca and Miarmil say there is no reliable iceberg detection method beyond the naked eye. They dispute temperature cues and ship whistle echoes as indicators, reporting most echo attempts fail and noting murres as a dubious sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. ¥. Johnson
Gamble
Seneca
Miarmil
Johnson
Johnston
Coffee as Culprit in Health Woes Leads to Postum Cure
Virginia woman details relief from dyspepsia headaches and heart weakness after quitting coffee and switching to Postum. She reports improved digestion and nerves, praising Postum’s flavor and two forms, Regular and Instant, with grocers carrying both.
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Postum
Lama
Womas
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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House
Congress
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Huerta
Daniels
Naval
Comptroller of the Treasury
Downey
Army
Edwardsville
American Intitute of
N. Clifford Ricker
University of Illinois
National Organization
Pennsylvania
Felker
New Hampshire
Harry K.thaw
Henry Clayton
Alabama
Oscar W. Underwood
Clayton
Max Flanck
Triangle Waist
Yukon
White Horse
Dawson
Vancouver
Panama Canal
Gatun
Gatun Rocks
Gatun Lake
Ferther
State Department
Joseph W. Folk
Department
Folk
Eutaw
Ala
Alabama Great Southern
Ribbeville Siding
William J. Gaynor
Brooklyn
Royal Baking Powder Company
Buenos Aires
National Baseball Commission
Philadelphia
Giants
Frederick Penfield
Austin
Emperor Francis Joseph
Vienna
Provisional
Ulster
Edward Carson
Ulster Unionists
Jor Exeleston
Merrimac
Sewanee
James M. Curley
Hoston
Brezil
Brazil
Sepeca Niwenmacine
Ninowe
Peneh
Indiana News
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Tariff Conference Committee
State License Board
Virginia
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