Indiana Y M C A All Accredited Delegates to Be Given Free Entertainment
Indiana Y M C A announces the twenty sixth annual state convention to be held in Terre Haute November 7 8 and 10 with low round trip fares from all points good November 7 and 9 and return by midnight the 11th free entertainment for accredited delegates from Terre Haute State Normal school and Rose Polytechnic Institute plus a strong speaker lineup including W W White C J Hicks and S Brockman Music will be a major feature led by L C Whitcomb with a junior choir and Mendelssohn Male Quartet readings plus a second annual pentathlon event and a substantial executive committee handling costs despite divorces and gas inspections in Madison and other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Young Men’s Christian Association of Indiana
Indiana
State Normal School
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Association
W. W. White
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
C. J. Hicks
New York City
International Committee
S. Brockman
Graham Taylor
Chicago Theological Seminary
Henry E. Rosevear
Kentucky
Jamies M. Burwick
Evansville
L. W. Messer
L. C. Whitcomb
South Bend
Boys’ Choir
Indianapolis Association
Mendelssohn Male Quartette
Beaten and killed by uncle in Spencer county
12-year-old Sallie Davis died from brutal beating by her uncle Martin Taylor in Spencer county. He fled after a coroner's verdict charged him with murder as witnesses described repeated assaults including a broom handle blow that left the girl unable to walk.
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Indianapolis
Sallie Davis
Spencer County
Martin Taylor
Taylor
Marriage plan thwarted by eloping groom in Lowell
Charles A Larson of Hebron Indiana and Miss Laura Bates of Lowell planned a grand wedding here on Oct 25 but Larson refused to marry. Local gossip recalls Larson deceiving three other brides in Shelby Indiana and Momence Illinois. Miss Bates mourns, while townsfolk threaten tar and feather treatment.
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Lowell
Charles A. Larson
Hebron
Ind
Laura Bates
Larson
Shelby
Momence
Bates
Convention of the National Delta Upsilon Society Opens
About 100 delegates attend the Greensboro Greencastle event focused on business. Charles RK Williams of Indianapolis delivers a public address at the Christian church with a reception at the Chapter hall. convention sessions close today.
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Greencastle
National Delta Upsilon Society
Christian Church
Charles Rk, Williams
Indianapolis
Indianap olis Light Artillery Defeats State University Varsity
The Indianapolis Light Artillery eleven defeated the State University team yesterday afternoon by 16 to 0 in Bloomingdop. The close game nearly sparked a riot at the end.
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Bloomindor
Indianapolis Light Artillery
State University
Fire damages Stillwell & Co. clothing store row
Oakland reports a clothing store fire at Stillwell & Co. with flames spreading to nearby buildings before firemen arrived. Major losses include C F P Picker building contents valued at 5,000 with 15,000 insurance and Stillwell & Co. losses. other insured losses totaling 25,000 with overall damage around 45,000.
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Oakland City
Stillwell & Co
C. FP. Picker
W. F. Covery
R. EK. Wilson
Movement to tighten divorce ease widens in state
Wabash Indiana October reports rising divorce filings prompt calls for stricter controls as courts face a flood of requests. Judge Shive comments on judicial repeal and the need for tighter procedures to curb rapid approvals.
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Wabash
Shiye
Masons Elect Officers in Grand Council
The grand council of the Masons elected officers led by Illustrious grand master Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City deputy Andrew J. Rovinson of Logansport conductor of the work D. M. Burns of Lebanon treasurer Martin H. Rice of Indianapolis and reporter W. H. Smythe of Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Grand Council of the Masons
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Andrew J. Rovinson
Logansport
D. M. Burns
Lebanon
Martin H. Rice
W. H. Smythe
Indiana Governor Race Claim Denied by Owen Withdrawal Report
Indianapolis October 25 The widely reported claim that William D Owen has withdrawn from the governor race is officially denied by the campaign and party sources. Owen remains a candidate in the contest for Indiana's top state office.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
William D. Owen
Unitarian Conference Reelects Hoer as President
Washington delegates adjourn after reelecting Senator Hoer as president of the Unitarian conference. Deputy Sheriff Nierce of Minneapolis states the Hayward escape attempt aimed to murder Adry Hayward with a forged suicide note found on him. The St Louis steamer bound for Southampton reports loss of its rudder after leaving New York October 16.
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Washington
Hoer
Nierce
Minneapolis
Harry Hayward
Harry
Adry
St. Louis
Randle
New York
Southampton
Prawle Point
Weather Indications for Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa
Washington reports twenty four hour weather outlook from 8 pm yesterday. Indiana Illinois fair with morning showers in extreme south, west winds and warmer. Michigan fair with west winds. Wisconsin fair with northwest winds turning southwest. Iowa fair with west winds and warmer in the east.
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Washington
Indiana
Ulinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Porior
Man files suit over wife murder life insurance
Gustav Menkhausen, serving life for his wife’s murder in southern Illinois, sues the Knights and Ladies of Honor in St. Clair County court to recover $1,000 from a life insurance policy on his wife. He was convicted of poisoning, sentenced to death, and later commuted to life by Governor Altgeld.
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Mascoulan,Ill
Gustav Menkhausen
Southern Illinois Penitenti Uy
St. Clair County Court
Supreme Lodge, Knights and Ladies of Honor
Menkhausen
Altgeld
Death at Union Station sparks Cookeville feud
Dibbrell Walker of Cookeville was shot and killed at Nashville Union station by Young Terry, also of Cookeville, in a feud sparked by a past family killing and lingering bad blood between the families.
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Nashville
Dibbrell Walker
Cookeville
Union Station
Young Terry
Terry
Walker
Columbia National Bank in Tacoma Closed by Comptroller Order
Tacoma October 25 The Columbia National Bank of Tacoma has closed by order of Comptroller Eckles. The action followed its connection with other banks recently shuttered.
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Tacoma
Columbia National Bank
Eckles
Peoria Chosen for New State Asylum Site
Prontia Urs reports the commission has located the state asylum for the incurable insane in Peoria. The final site decision was left to John Finley, the chairman, after a review of options.
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Prontia
Urs
State Asylum For
Peoria
John Finley
Hearing Indefinitely Postponed in Rail Sale Objections
In Springfield Illinois on October 25 the federal court postponed indefinitely hearings on objections to the sale of the Chicago Peoria and St Louis Railroad.
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Springfield
Ills
Chicago
Peoria and St. Louis
Wall Street Rates and Chicago Markets Report
New York markets show money on call near 2 percent with sterling steady and government bonds firmer. Chicago grain futures moved with wheat and corn fluctuations while live stock at Union Stock Yards saw varied cattle and hog prices amid sizable receipts.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
Billy
United States
Pacific
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Texas
Ee Cnisavaneods
Demographic Snapshot of Native and Foreign Born Populations
The excerpt presents varying national and state level statistics on native-born versus foreign-born populations, gender composition, school-age groups, foreign immigration totals, and urban density. It highlights Utah and Minnesota Wisconsin foreign voting strength, Missouri and Illinois population figures, and changes since earlier censuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Utah
Missouri
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Nevada
Fragmented Popular Science Notes on Space Metrics and Tools
A Popular Science excerpt surveys space concepts from the Sierra Nevada range measurements to planetary imaging. It notes Nebraskan storm patterns and six heat sources, plus a five foot diameter lunar photograph and a new mechanical fluid device using steel ball masses to transmit pressure without leakage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Nevada
California
Nebraska
Dakota
Kansas
Texas
J’aris Observatory
Academy of Sciences
Early Book Making In the Middle Ages
The article describes medieval book production with multiple specialists handling writing illumination binding and decoration. It notes fifteenth century English devotional books using several hands, and a Flemish miniaturist adding final touches. It mentions changes to prints in Bibles and the feud between Augsburg printers guilds and card makers over engravings.
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Flanders
Ovid
Saturn
Venus
Augsburg
Sun far brighter than moon and star by orders
Popular science notes compare light outputs: the sun is vastly brighter than the full moon and star Alpha Centauri, while historical figures estimate relative luminosities. It also cites nitrogen halide explosives as extremely powerful yet too unstable for practical use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Herschel
A Centauri
Mercury and Earth: Comparisons in Weather and Space
The text discusses ground grain effects on colt growth, human body pressure, brain weight, and nerves, then shifts to atmospheric moisture maintaining temperature, and finally explores Mercury’s orbit, light, heat, possible air and water, and the idea of life on Mercury versus Earth.
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Greenland
Mercury
Earth
Notable Miscellany of Elders and Arts Figures
Mrs Hannah Chard of Glassboro N J just celebrated her 105th birthday and remains active with 180 grandchildren. John W Hutchinson, last surviving Hutchinson brother, is 74. Brother Sullivan Mitchell Corbett active in Tioga Methodist Epicopal Sunday school. English papers preview Lord Macaulay diary. Carnot engagement with Milo noted. President Carnot’s other sons Sadi and Racois mentioned. Mrs Comyns Carr noted as Finland duration expert and wardrobe designer for Irving plays. Dr Dale, London journalist, comments on authorship of books. Bishop John M Walden of Cincinnati recalls early work on Ohio River flats and education at Farmers’ College.
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Hannah Chard
Glassboro
N. J
John W. Hutchinson
Hutchinson Brothers
Sullivan
Mitchell
Corbett
Tioga
Lord Macaulay
George Trevelyan
M. Ernest Carnot
Krench
Milo
Chris
Alpe -Martimes
President Carnot
Sadi
Racois
Ec Je Centrale
Paris
Dr Dale
Lindon
Dale
John M. Walden
Cincinnati
Methodist Church
Enugh
Farmers’ College
Penamin Harrison
Murat Halstead
Grains of Gold Moral Maxims on Moderation and Duty
A compact collection of aphorisms urging moderation in wealth and passion, kindness to temper unkindness, duty as fulfillment, and self-improvement through silent remedy. It contrasts reconciling enemies with separating friends and highlights the value of gentle correction and helpful advice.
Smiles Between Sermons and Courtroom Snippets
A collage of humorous and critical quips from various papers. Items reference a cat, a tack related gag, vanity, age anxieties, youth, flirtatious remarks, and political generalities with brief dialogues and witticisms.
Burglary Spans Seven Hours in Sedalia Night
A Sedalia Missouri burglar reportedly spent seven hours in a single night at the scene, with local authorities noting the length of the intrusion and the extent of the break in. The odd tale joins a string of curious curiosities including facial symmetry claims and sleeping feats from around the world.
Oddities on Botany, Ants, and Prehistoric Beasts
A note lists diverse curiosities: over 5 000 known plant species. ants milking aphids. Mt. Sorato at 21 284 feet. sunspots first observed about 1610. rhinoceros horn grows on skin. young serpents retreat to mother. humans as carbon and nitrogen solution. lobsters turn red when boiled. megalosaurs exceed fifty feet. whales reach fifty to sixty five feet. awbones about 20 25 feet. tongues yield nearly a ton of oil. Java and Borneo fish that sleep in mud during dry seasons.
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Mt. Sorato
Bolivia
Java
Borneo
Notable British and global figures in politics and science
The text surveys prominent persons: Crispi of Italy and his wealth from politics and law. Dickens descendants. Gerald Charles Dickens joins the British navy. Franklin H. Giddings moves from Bryn Mawr to Columbia College. Earl Granville considered for a foreign office attaché post. General Melinet linked to Napoleon III era actions. Dr William Ere of Heidelberg on modern nervous disorders. D. Y. O Donogha, a self taught craftsman who gave a paper on Irish poets in London.
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Crispi
Bismarck
Charles Dickens
Charles
Gerald Charles Dickens
Henry Fielding Dickens
J,d. C
Franklin H. Giddings
Bryn Mawr College
Columbia College
New
Napoleon Iit
William Ere
University of Heidelberg
D. Y
O’doonogha
Royal Society of Literature
London
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Madison County
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George W. Helms
Purcell
Deerfield
Frankfort
John D. Coyner
Colfax
Jeffersonville
Clarence Zollinger
Hancock
Wasasa
Thomas Peflly
Dora
Delta Upsilon Convention
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Stitz
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Harrison
Pats
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Owen
Trust Properties
Old Whisky Trust
American Spirits Manufacturing Company
McNulta
New York Financial
Cricaago
Board of Trade Today
Illinois
Mississippi
New York State
Popula Science
Bock-Me
King
Popular Science
Fnland
Comyns Carr
Yonkers Statesman
Susan
Altie
Raymond's Monthly
st.le.Drovers
Inter Ocean
Plain Dealer
Seddit
Sedalia
Crab Creek
Ont
Bartholdi
Bedloe Island
New York Harbor
THE
Pall Mall Gazette
Duse
Rusia
Russia
Joondon
Berlin
Green
William Spakspeare
James D. Brewster
Wocott
N. Y
Brewster
St. Petersburg
Wu Persia
Gues
Faultless Chemical Co
Baltimore, MD
Forielta
Con's Financial School
W. H. Harvey
Coin’s Financial School
Coin
Financial School
Times-Post
Fort Wayne
Hamilton National Bank
Harles McCulloch
John Mohr
Pennsylvania Station
Pnnsylvania Ines
Central Time
Naily
F Wayne
M. Estenalled
Ickel Nickel
N.Y
Boston
Cleveland Mail
Eastern Express
West, Noi
Da‘ly
Mincipal
A. W. Johnston
B. F. Horner
Cleveland
Ft. Wayne
Louisville
AND
Lake Erie & Western Railroads
Connersville
New Castle
Rushville
Canada
Hee
Philley
Ft. W
C. and
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F Daly
HC Parker
Indianapiis
OING
New York and
Boston Limited
Voledo Express
Atlantic Express
Vee Lafayette Accom'n
Pacific Express
Kansas City Express
Lafayette Accom’n
St. Louis Limited
Fort Warner
Fort W . Fort Wayne
New York Palace
New York Vestibule Limited
Pacific Limited Express
Cannonball
Kansas City
BR. G. Thompson
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Grand Rapids
North
Rand Rapids
Richmond
papcenaett + weseeeeel
leDmoad
Clmelmandl
Snd
Hinchantt
Grand Rapide
W. H Harvey
J.C. Peltier
Undertaker
Embalmer
West Wayne St
Fort Wayne, Ind
W. McKinnie
Simes-Posi
Fort Wayre
Fort Wayne, Inc
East Berry Street
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