Mae Wood in Prison Over Forged Marriage Claim
Mae C Wand alias Mae Wood, suing United States Senator Thomas C Platt for absolute divorce, loses the case in New York Supreme Court. Justice O Gorman dismisses the complaint and commits her to Tombs after ordering $30,000 bail for perjury. Expert testimony questions the marriage certificate form used to claim a marriage to Platt.
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Justice O'Gorman
New York
Mae C. Wand
United States
Thomas C. Platt
Supreme Court
O'Gorman
Platts
Benator Platt
Frederick , Hafely
Plationery
Dox
Sadie
Juvetlee C'Gorman
Miss Ward
Tom
Stanchfield
In Barbier
Dunning
Justice O'Gormans
Brewing Companies Fight Federal Jurisdiction in Indiana Court
In Indianapolis on May 21 a reply brief was filed in the federal case by brewing companies challenging the states involvement and urging that the Eleventh Amendment bars the suit. Attorney General Bingham seeks to preempt the case while the brewing firms press that the federal court lacks jurisdiction and that the state is not a party to the charter forfeiture action. The dispute centers on jurisdiction and the merits in a complex real estate and corporate power case still unfolding in Marion County courts.
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Indianapolis
Wye Brewing Compentus
United States
Bingham
Drawing Campanies
Jos
Crisi
Hea
Marion
Estacs
Sults
Bief
Brewiny Companies
Feneral
Gener
Tun Brewing Companies
Belef
Attr
Lynch and Bramwood Reelected In Early Returns
Indianapolis May il All national headquarters report Lynch and Bramwood appear re elected to president and secretary treasurer posts. Telegrams from across the country show strong inclination for the administration slate, with Hayes also re elected as vice president. Final results pending confirmation and complete tallies from headquarters.
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Indianapolis
May
Unian
James A. Lynch
Treu
Tomer
J. W. Bramwood
Gitecont
Lynch
Gramwood
Lively
J. W. Hayes
National
Dent
James + Lynch
Bante P Peth
New Drivans
WL NP
Encampment Ends At Kokomo G A R Session In May 21 1919
The twenty ninth encampment of the G A R adopted a reception for the closing session. Controversy over abolishing canteens in soldiers homes led to a revision and adoption by a substantial vote. Officers and delegates to the national encampment were chosen, with John J. Alexander as Department Commander and several others named from Bedford Kokomo South Bend and other towns. (Continued on Page 2)
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Kokomo
Ind
The
G. A. i Department of Indians
Banking Congress
Crawfordaville
South Bend
Department
John J. Alexander
Bedford
Milson Bell
Dunior
Wilbur
Gereuch
Brown
Knox
Mr. Ernstt
Hammond
Cal
Fesler
Indianapolis
Council of Administration
Joseph P. Galleher
Williamxpect
T. 1B
Wil Kincon
Knightetown
Mmmlery Frain
W. D. Myers
Kendallville
Miller
Lafayet
W. Dangherts
Ues Bates
VanPort
Anderson
G. W. BH. Kemper
Atuncle
George L. Geener
Ridgeville
George E. Gardner
Blyton
L. D. Crawley
D. K. Lockden
Decatur
John A. Clevenger
North Manchester
Louis Reeves
Hartford City
Golumn
Judiciary Injunctions Topic Debated by Republicans in Congress
Washington May 21 Republican caucus discussed modifying federal court injunction powers. A conference of Republican House members voted against enacting the measure as unwise. Sherman of New York moved to adjourn sine die. vote 75 to 63. Fassett fainted from heat but recovered after cold water.
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Washington
Congress
House
Sherman
New
Indiana Federal Buildings Expanded in Senate Appropriation
Washington March 21 The bill passed by the Senate and sent to conference allocates 35 million dollars with Indiana items including 315,000 for Bedford completion 65,000 for Columbus sites 860,000 for Connersville and 50,000 for Greencastle. The notice references continuation on page 4 column 6.
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Washington
Mar
Enate
Dare Ries
Indiana
Bedford
Columbus
Connersville
Greencastle
Bishopric Ballot in Baltimore Conference Shifted Votes
Inside the Methodist Episcopal conference in Baltimore the fifth ballot was cast with Rev Edwin Hughes leading but short of the 310 needed. The roll lists Hughes 489 Lewis 478 Smith 458 Goode 598 Quayle 385 Hingely 258 Downey 286 Cooke 275 and others. Other notable items mention Rev William Flakinderson and Rev John Nelsen elected bishops on the prior ballot and details on future assignments for German and Teutonic clergy amid ongoing deliberations.
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Baltimore
Bay
Edwin H. Hughes
Smith
W.S. Lewis
J. B. Hingler
Mel
Methodist Episcopal
Tellora
Edwin Hughes
Seled
Hughes
Lewis
Goode
Quayle
Hingely
Downey
Cooke
Jennings
Mason
Stunts
Robert Mulmyre
California
Freeman O Revered
William Flakinderson
New York
Bistop Bart
Germany
Switzerland
Bye
Gurich
America
Drew ‘Theological Seminary
Sleepy Eye
Minn
Pat Bixboy Wiliam Burt
Rort
Sikn Hiesnes
Atien
Inquiry Hints at Neglect in Hotel Fire Oversight
Coroner Dr. Kesler attacks Deputy Inspector Williamson for superficial inspections of the Aveline hotel before the fire. He cites missing fire safety measures, lack of basement visits, unclear rope and placard use, and unverified enforcement of prior recommendations. Nine-year lapse noted. blame placed on state inspection department to ensure future compliance.
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KhGtala
Hinkely
Indianapolis
J. Koreter
Keeler
Blakely
Aveline
Williamson
Alsetead
Willlamson
Kesler
Williameon
Bix
Borat
State Department
Los of Life
Modbee
Kester
Ate
Weather forecast for Friday through Saturday in several states
The forecast covers Washington Ohio and Illinois with a cooler Friday and a fair Saturday. Southerly winds shift to fresh during the day with light to moderate gusts. Southerly breezes are expected along the coast and inland with cooler temperatures through the weekend.
Merger of two synods to affect Concordia Fort Wayne plan
The English and German Missouri Synods nearly agreed to merge their institutions and curricula. The union would place English synod colleges under the general synod and transfer students to Concordia College Fort Wayne, with salaries for needed professors paid by the English synod. A committee will study the consolidation and report in three years.
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Missouri
Bayllatt Eynods
Detroit
Lske
Steno
Engilah
Conumites
Tew Duyen Ayott
Misatou
General Synod
Snd
Ita
Winfield
Kunaway
English Gyneilcod
Concordia College
Fort Wayne
English Synod
Germas
Concordia
Concordia Publishing House
St. Louis
Concordie College
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Mae Wood
Senator Platt
Nical
Lynch and
Bramwood
Joh D. Alexander
Federal Court
Bulletin
Catherine Wood
United Sta
Thos
Plati
DR. Hughes
Diana
State’ Department
Dations
Election Post
Ans
Fuetherias Rincon
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