Rev George H Simmons Victim Of Scandal Suicide
Rev George H Simmons pastor of First Baptist and bank president in Peoria county was found dead in bed from probable cyanide poisoning amid scandal over his role in the Yates campaign and alleged improprieties. Authorities say suicide appears likely as a farewell letter and premeditated death are noted. Simmons, 40, left a widow and had previously held positions in Texas, Tennessee and Kentucky before leading in Illinois.
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Gbady
Wita
Marth
Yates
Igst
Opénshia
Texas
Jackson
Tenn
Louinville, My
Nine Die In Curtis Bay Shanty Fire In Baltimore
A small frame house near Curtis Bay in Anne Arundel County burned early today, killing nine colored occupants. Only one person escaped as neighbors found charred bodies. a survivor, Bila Webster, says a younger child stirred a fire and scattered coals, starting the blaze. The dead include Richard Taylor, Horsea Jackson, his wife Ditta and their son Samuel, Mrs. Rds Jackson and her children Ida Susan Isa dore and a 6 months old baby.
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Baltimore
Curtis’ Bay
Anne Ara del Counity
Richard Taylor
Horsea Jackson
Ais
Ditta
Samuel
Rds Jackson
Ida
Susan
Isadore
Debria
Bila Webster
Lawson Working Out His Scheme
Thomas W. Lawson of Boston invited Governor Albert B. Cummins to join a five member reform committee to direct proxies for New York Life and Mutual Life of New York. The goal is to elect honest directors, with other members including Governor Johnson Senator Lafollette Governor Broward and ex Attorney General Monnatt. Lawson seeks control via proxies turned to a committee he names. He wants changes in New York statutes to ensure a majority of directors are elected each year.
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Des Moines
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Johnson
Minnesota
Lawson
Cummins
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Broward
Florida
General Monnatt
Ohio
New York Life
Sirtual Life of
New York
Grain men take up trade topics at session
Grain men meet at the Commercial club rooms Tuesday afternoon with President B M Wasmuth of Roanoke presiding. Officers to be elected and talks set this evening by visitors on grain trade. Speakers include State Secretary Brafford of Indianapolis and A McClotter, secretary of the National Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Co.
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Eadtern
Wasmuth
W. H. Conan
Ossian
G. G. Egley
Berne
Brafford
Indianapolis
A. McClotter
National Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Company
Record Low Temperature Marks Winter Cold Spike
Morning temperature dropped to two degrees below zero, a new winter low. The prior night was frosty with clear skies and increasing wind. by 6 AM the thermometer reached minus two, lingering briefly before moderating.
Fire Victims Families Targeted For Aid Funds
In San Francisco on February 6 Brigadier General Frederick Fiieton, commander of the California department, disclosed plans to petition the War Department. He urged Congress to authorize disappropriating $10,000 for the families of Caplan Charles Roy Dakin and Hosemah Thomas Hennes, who perished aboard the Army transport Meade early February 1.
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San Francisco
Cal
Frederick Fiieton
Department of California
War Department
Congress
Taimilles
Caplan Charles
Dakin
Hosemah Thomas Hennes
Roy
Engine Company No. 4
Fte
Meade
Helena Wreck Kills Six on Night Runaway Freight
A Northern Pacific runaway freight crashed into a passenger train near Helena Montana two and a half miles west of the city. Fire followed as lumber cars burned. six dead with two still unaccounted. Rescue efforts halted by flames. victims include J N Robinson Charles Drickla J A Thssup and Foster Senegal. Brakeman Edward Brown critically injured.
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Helena
Mont
Northern Pacific
J. N. Robinson
Massoula
Charles Drickla
J. A. Thssup
Foster Senegal
Elliston
Edward-Brown
Austin
Montana Central Crossing
Gore
C ‘Gnd
Wreck on Dragon Railroad Delivers Fatal Crash Near Bridal Veil
Portland reports a wreck on the Dragon Railroad and Navigation line. Four people killed and four injured when passenger train No 1 crashed into rear of No 8 while No 3 waited for No 6. Fireman and engineer scalded, others seriously hurt. No names available.
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Portland
Ore
Dragon Railroad and Navigation Company
Spokane
Chicago
Pass
Parsons
Angineer
No.1
Bridal Veil
Interurban Cars Likely to Run Auburn Fort Wayne by March
Attorney F L Weisheimer states that train cars may run between Auburn and Fort Wayne by March 1. Tracks reach Wells Street with a small section near Spy Run bridge unfinished. Terminals set on old feeder canal property east of Wells Street. Machinery is being installed at the Sheldot substation of the Fort Wayne Burlington line.
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F. L. Weisheimer
Toledo
Chicago
Auburn
Fort, Wayne
Wells Street
Spy Run
J Nxt
Sheldot
Fort Wayne
Governor Hanly planning extra session rumors swirl
Rumors spread that Indiana Governor Hanly will call an extra session of the legislature shortly before the Republican state convention on April 9. Widespread speculation notes mysterious conferences at the state house and growing belief he is near ready to reveal his plan.
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Tidianapolis
Hanly
Indiana
Gossiy
State House
Indiana Fanciers Meet at Wanderers Exhibition
Indiana's Wanderers Association hosts its sixth annual exhibition in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis with poultry in coops dogs not yet assembled and cats expected from across the country. Over 100 dogs expected for the beach show while judges including James A. Tucker Concord Mich George Burgett Lawtons Station NY and others evaluate poultry exhibits.
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Indianapolis
Wander's’ Association
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
James A. Tucker
Concord
Mich
George Burgett
Lawton’s
Station
N. Y
Wealey
Lanius
Greensburg
Ind
Bet S Myers
Crawfordeville
Go Pierce
C. L. McCord
Dastville
SB. Lane
Spiceland
Theviore Hewes
Tudlanapoan
Eaton
Church Council Set to Convene in Dayton
The first general council of the United churches union between Brethren and Methodist Protestant groups will meet in Dayton, Ohio tomorrow and continue until February 9. Indiana delegates include Rev. OL Kiplinger, Michigan City. Rev. J. Webster Bailey, Fort Wayne. Rev. Andrew A. Ogilvie, Elkhart. and Rev. Harry Blunt, Indianapolis.
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Michigan
Guy
Ted
General Council of the United Churches
Union
The
Brethren
Methodist
Dayton
Ohio
Indiana
OL. Kiplinger
Michigan City
Hey. J. Webster Bailey
Fort. Wayne
Andrew A. Ogilvie
Elkhart
Harry Blunt
Indianapolis
Man Kills Wife Then Shoots Self in Winchester Yard
In Winchester Indiana on February 6 William Yemplin killed his divorced wife with an ax after injuring her and then shot himself in the head. He died a few minutes later at the scene where the pair had quarreled in the rear yard of the woman’s home.
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Winchester
Ind
William ‘Yemplin
Interurban Service Planned Between Indianapolis and Terre Haute
An official of the Terre Haute Traction and Light company says interurban service between Indianapolis and Terre Haute will start by September. Limited car schedules are being planned.
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Indianapolis
Terra’ Hauta Traction and Light Company
Terre Haute
Lunning Limited
Purdue to Seek $60,000 for New Pharmacy Building
G. President Stone of Purdue University will ask the next general assembly to appropriate $60,000 for a new pharmacy building at Purdue.
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Lafayette
Ind
Web
Stone
Purdue. University
General Assembly
Purdue
Convention date fixed in Thirteenth District caucus
Elkhart Ind Feb 6 The Republican congressional convention of the Thirteenth District will be held at Warsaw March 14.
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Elkhart
Ind
Warsaw Marth 14
Methodist Church Burns at Oilwell in Jasper Ind
A Methodist church in Jasper Indiana burned today causing an estimated loss of 8004 dollars. Local fire crews battled the blaze as authorities investigated the cause and scope of the damage.
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Jasper
Ind
Oilwell
Union House Closed Over Smallpox in West Main Street
Union House on West Main Street is closed as quarantine is imposed after smallpox was detected by the health department Monday night. Proprietor Q W Flesher, his son Charles Fleshey, and boarder Frank Fisher are affected. several visitors may have been infected and a fugitive boarder is sought by health authorities.
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Q. W. Flesher
Union House
West Main Street
Charles Fleshey
Frank Fisher
Health Department
Tia Place
Reverend Street To Lecture At Prairie Grove Church
Rev Street, a returned missionary from China, will lecture at Prairie Grove church Sunday evening at seven thirty. The subject is The Difference Between an Opan and a Change. He will speak in costume if worn.
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Street
China
Prairie Grove Church
Moody Stirs Up Things at Trial in Chicago
In Chicago on February 6, Attorney General Moody faced Packers defense over a Roosevelt letter. He admitted authenticity and contested a quoted phrase, stating the department of justice and commerce did not collaborate and that the letter is a copy of the original.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Department of Commerce
J. A. Kratz
United States Senate
Itis
Sworth
Packers
Humphrey
McFarlane
Mr. McFarlane
Darius M. Knight
Fairbanks Canning Company
Atutcs
Moody
Moody Qaid
Department, of Justice
Department’ of Commerce and Labor
Department of Commerce and Labor
Agents Ignore Speed Law in Chicago Car Show
A friction grows between local police and automobile agents from other cities at the Chicago show as agents perform speed exhibitions on streets to attract buyers. Many are arrested for fast riding and operating without city licenses, and fined by police courts, fueling annoyance among the exhibitors.
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Chicago
Ecourts
Babi
Suit Against Bridge Trust Opens in Ohio
Columbus Feb 6 Attorney General Deloday began taking depositions in the Bellefontaine suit to oust the alleged bridge trust from Ohio. The examination of witnesses is being conducted by Edward McCarter in the Supreme Court.
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Columbus
Ohio
Deloday
Bellefontaine
Bridge Trust
Edward, McCarter
Finland Faces Armed Finnish Revolt Rumors Stir
The Novoe Vremya reports Finland-wide arms import and drills by radical groups as preparations for a new revolt amid Russian revolutionary outbreaks. Nationalists and social democrats deny links to violence while General Langhoff faces criticism as state secretary pick. The Bjørneborg governor candidate was rejected despite backing by Count Witte.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Finland
Bevigg
Novoe Vrentya
Bjoerneborg
Count Witte
General Grodekoff Expected as Far East Viceroy Also Linked to Caucasus
Reports long circulating claim General Grodekoff, 63, former Amur governor renowned for ruthless order in Amur and Manchuria, is semi-authoritatively confirmed as the viceroy of the Far East with command of land and sea forces. General Linevitch may retire. his name appears in connection with the Caucasus.
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St. Petersburg
Grodekoff
Amur
Manchuria
Far East
Council of the Empire
Harbin
Linevitch
Jrucasus
Fire Hits Arcade Office of Pension Attorney
Fire badly scorched the second floor of the arcade above GC Miller’s office, damaging furniture books and papers. The blaze started in a room likely from an overheated stove, revived fifteen minutes later, and was extinguished by firefighters with total loss under $500. Phelps pews dealer below also suffered water damage.
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N. GC. Miller
GC. A. Phelps, Pews Dealer
Polo league meet to fill Anderson vacancy in Indianapolis
Indianapolis February 6 central polo league magnates plan a meeting to fill the vacancy created by Rusher Wolke’s departure to Waltham Mass. Phil Jason of Fort Wayne is expected to join Anderson. Consolidation with the national league may be discussed though unlikely to pass. President Foot returns from Toledo with an expected report on conditions and possible recommendations.
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Indianapolis
Central Polo League
Anderson
Rusher Wolke
Waltham
Mass
Phil
Jason
Fort Wayne
National League
Foot
Toledo
Unt
City of Cleveland Loses Rail Lands Ejectment Appeal
The United States circuit court of appeals decided against Cleveland in an effort to eject several railroads from land on the riverfront valued at 15 million dollars. Justice Lurton penned the opinion. The land, including 51 acres of added lands, had largely been extended since 1849 when railroads first leased the sites.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
United States Circuit Call of Appeals
Justice Lurton
Healty
Sailed Today for Home on Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse
A cablegram from London reports Dr H W Dodez and Mrs Doez sailing home today as passengers aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Dr Dodez has recovered from illness after a four‑ week stay in Enrico De.
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Dodex
H.W. Dodez
London
Mra’ Doez
Dr. Dodez
Rate Bill Debate in House Near Conclusion
Washington Feb 6 The House plans five ten minute speeches after closing general debate on the rate bill tomorrow with leaders Tourke Cochran Williams Mann Hepburn in charge. Gillespie accuses the administration of an insulting reply and urges an immediate investigation into railroad coal relations and alleged mergers involving the Pennsylvania New York Central Chesapeake Ohio and Norfolk and Western railways.
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Washington
Tourke Cochran
New York
Williams
MeMann
Ilinois
Hepburn
Gillespie
Tex
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Ohio
Chesapeake Ohio
Norfolk and Western
of & Wate
Norfolk and
Theyelate Commerce Commission
Gilespie
Commlercé Commissi
Amon
Atthy
Commission
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Iowa
Basthrn
Funeton
Northern Pacific Lumber
Nying
Wreel
Jessup
Oregon Railroad ‘and Navigation Company
Methodist Church
Burns
Will
Pedeval
Russian
Linewitch
N.C. Miller
Anderson Management
City OF
Lake Front
House
Mr. Stanley
Stanley
Dempcritie
Tring
Miwa
Lfe
Kansas
Murdock
Kans
Senate
Sales
Charles
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