Captain and Crew Were First 10 Quit Ship
Providence Feb 14 A new element in the Larchmont disaster emerges as Captain McVey admits his lifeboat was among the first to leave. He insists he stayed by the vessel to issue orders to lower boats and clear rafts, even as darkness and wind hindered passenger evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Larchmont
Block Island Sound
Harry Knowlton
McVey
Fred Hiergsell
Brooklyn
Young Hiergsell
Andrew Tobeson
Move to bar indecent newspapers from the mails
Representative Wharton of Illinois introduces a joint resolution authorizing the president to exclude from the mails all publications detailing revolting aspects of the Thaw trial and similar cases. The measure cites demoralizing influence on youth and seeks to protect the honor of American womanhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wharton
Illinois
House
Standford White
Orhereas
Stanford White
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Womanhood of
America
United States
Students Decry Filth as Illinois Law Seek Thaw Trial Reports
Springfield Feb 14 A petition from St Ignatius College of Chicago students protests sensationalism in newspapers urging the Illinois Legislature to curb crime reporting while preserving press freedom. The petition pledges to purge sensational crime coverage to protect youth and calls for efficient laws against licentious press. The petition was referred to the judiciary committee. Snyder of Waterloo purged the Rossbacher drug store bankruptcy trustee matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ncense
Commonwealth of Ilinois
Committee On Judiciary
ID. Snyder
Waterloo
Rossbacher. Drug
Kendallville
Temperance advocates march on Capitol to back Webber bill
About a thousand temperance supporters, led by women in white ribbons, march through the Capitol to back Representative Webber of Ohio as he seeks a favorable report to rid Washington DC of liquor in a lengthy session before the House District of Columbia committee. The crowd fills corridors and veranda, chanting that the demon rum will fall and surrender is the watchword.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Capitol
Webber
Ohio
District of Columbia
Capitol
House Committee On
Jericho
Cornwallis and Burgoyne
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Bigamist and Swindler Arrested in Wyoming
Cheyenne police captured Hiram Edison Boshow under the name H. J. Attison, charged with five marriages across as many cities without divorce and swindling multiple women. Mrs. Mary Johnson of Buffalo identified him as the fourth wife. she alleges a prior attempt to poison and monetary theft. A detective traced Boshow from Lower Big Rapids to Washington, Buffalo, and Denver before arrest in Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
H. J. Attison
Hiram Edison Boshow
Mary Johnson
Buffalo
N. Y
Boshow
Denver
Massive New Jersey Oil Tank Explodes Shaking City
A Standard Oil storage tank at Constable Hook New Jersey exploded with a roar heard citywide. The blast shattered windows over a mile away and caused tremors felt across Staten Island and downtown New York. Three workers suffered minor injuries while fighting a nearby fire as the four hundred barrel kerosene tank was ripped apart. Also reported is the death of Bert Knappenberger, a jockey once from Ligonier, now of Elkhart, California, said to be due to excessive training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Company
Constable Hook
N. J
Staten Island
Bert Knappenberger
Ligonier
Elkhart
Tros Angeles
Cal
Jailed Over Fines as Suffragists Choose Prison
Fifty six women suffragists arrested near Parliament faced police court. Leader Mrs Deshard, sister of General French, was fined 10 dollars or 21 days in jail. Others paid 5 dollars or two weeks jail. many elected imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Parliament
Deshard
French
House of Commons
Ingersoll era era man dead at Toledo and more
Northern Indiana notes report Al Lent of Waterloo dead in Toledo and Michael Murray of Pierceton dies at 80. Other items include Dr. Broughton resigning from Waterloo board, a hand burn from powder at Waterloo, post office clerks forming a local union, and a Goshen man’s diet incident. Also coverage of anti saloon petitions near Albion and multiple local civic notes.
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Elkhart County Infirmary
al Lent
Waterloo
Toledo
Lagrange
Michael Murray
Pierceton
Tre
David Cunningham
Noble County
Ligonier
Frank Broughton
Waterloo Board of Health
F. Bevier
L. E. Pontious
Postoffice
Wabash
United National Association of Postoffice Clerks
Miss Delight Sweetser
Milton Peffley
A. B. Cline
Bluffton
Mercer & Cline
Dale Yeager
Barnes
Wolcottville
House of Correction
Dodge
Frank Starr
M. E H. Garrett
F. W. Hoffman
John C. Lochner
John H. Leasure
Rowe
Sedan
Garrett Hospital
Albion
Frank Klingerman
Etna
Whitley County
Klingerman
Noble County Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
W. H. Hill
Kendallville
Hill
Sol Co. Dickey
Fort Wayne
W. A. Beane
Ligonier High Schools
W. A. Fox
Mr. Beane
Findlay Thompson
Richland Township
Columbia City
Huntington News-Democrat
Short Half Million Shortage at New Britain Savings Bank
New Britain Connecticut February 13 It was learned today that the shortage at the Savings Bank of New Britain through the alleged peculation of the missing treasurer William F Walker may amount to half a million dollars The known shortage is about 350000 according to bank auditors and it is still growing The run on the bank continued today with corridors filled as doors opened at 9 oclock Most withdrawals are by foreigners About 170000 has been withdrawn By 1130 the bank stopped payment of money to depositors Acting Treasurer Oldershaw said it was necessary to stop payment and invoke the ninety day clause to protect the bank
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Conn
Savings Bank of
Wiliam F. Walker
Oldershaw
Walker blamed for big drain on Baptist funds
Hartford Feb. 13 William Walker treasurer of the Savings Bank of New Britain is accused of responsible losses totaling 350000. An audit found Walker drained the Connecticut Baptist convention fund of 75000 and missing railroad bonds valued at 7000. The Baptist trustees plan a full report after a special audit. Walker was a prominent Baptist leader in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
William #. Walker
Savings Bank of New Britain
Connecticut Baptist Convention
Baptist Society
Thompson
Walker
Fort Wayne and South Bend line awarded to Indiana-Illinois
Directors of the Fort Wayne and South Bend Railway ratified a contract with Indiana Illinois Construction to build the interurban line linking Fort Wayne and South Bend. Sixty of eighty miles of right of way are secured. early action and possible freight entrance into Fort Wayne are promised. Notables include General A. B. Nettleton and Col. Henry S. Turner. bids for grading and tie supply are under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Randall Hotel
Indiana-Illinois Construction Company
G. A. Walkup
Chicago
C. A. Shorb
Warsaw
Val Brown
Columbia City
P. A. Randall
J.H. Grisamer
Churubussco
E.B. Swift
Col
Henry S. Turner
Gen
A. B. Nettleton
Walter Mosher
Nettleton
Sheridan
Roosevelt
Brownsville
Mr. Windom
Treasury
Harrison
Col. Turner
Veteran in Distress Report Reaches Sheriff
A Pennsylvania report to Sheriff Grice say John Wells a Hadley veteran of 78 distressed. Deputies Hugue nard and Hartel investigated found Wells living alone in need of assistance. He was brought to the city given clothing and necessities and will be placed in a soldiers home.
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Grice
Pennsylvania
John Wells
Hadley
Huguenard
Hartel
Wells
A.goldiers
Judge rules saloon business has no legal existence
Lebanon Ind February 13 Judge Samuel R Artman of Boone county circuit court ruled the saloon business has no inherent right and cannot be licensed by the state The Teneth ward case of Indianapolis is cited The issue began with Albert Soltau seeking a license to sell intoxicants in the Tenth ward Remonstrants Schuyler Young and William J Trefz opposed The Marion county board granted the license prompting appeal to the Marion circuit court and then Boone circuit court on change of venue
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Lebanon
Ind
Samuel R. Artman
Boone County Circuit Court
Indianapolis
Board of County Commissioners
Marion County
Albert Soltau
Tenth Ward
Schuyler Young
William J. Trefz
Marion Circuit Court
Boone Circuit Court
Citadel of the Salvation Army Burns. cargo of hope
The Salvation Army citadel on Washington boulevard east was heavily damaged by fire on Wednesday afternoon. Capt. McKay and family escaped with aid from firefighters including two children and Miss Boethner. Mrs. McKay, ill, was carried out. Origin undetermined, likely a clothes closet fire. Estimated damage nearly $2,000 to the building and $800 to household goods, with insurance. Building to be rebuilt in three to four weeks as army continues services elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Citadel
Washington Boulevard
Capt. McKay
McKay
Miss Boethner
Mrs. McKay
G. B. M. Bower
East Berry Street
Army Citadel
Tri-State Loan and Trust Company
Red Sweater and Cool Head Saves Train at Rail Bridge
Birmingham, Feb 14. Madison Jones, twelve-year-old farmer boy, spotted a burned section of six hundred foot trestle on the Southern railway near Sparks Gap, twenty miles from Birmingham. He halted a Birmingham passenger train by flagging with his red sweater, directing it to a curve where a large crowd of passengers gathered in praise and funds for the brave youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Birmingham
Ala
Madison Jones
Sparks Gap
Southern Railway
Women Fight Police at House of Commons Attack
After a suffragist conference hundreds of women surged toward the House of Commons. Police in uniform and mounted officers repelled the crowd as doors closed and clashes continued outside. More than twenty demonstrators were arrested amid chaotic scenes and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Women’s Special and
House of Commons
Rescued from a Well After Forty Hours of Buried
Herman Frankholdt, a well digger, was trapped at the bottom of a forty foot well near South Omaha for twenty four hours after a cave in. An air supply came through an iron pipe as rescuers dug for eight hours. He tapped the ladder to signal rescuers and was found nearly uninjured when freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Neb
Herman Frankholdt
Frankholdt
Businessman Kuppenheimer Dies by Own Action
B Kuppenheimer manager of B Kuppenheimer amp Co was found unconscious at 2037 Prairie Ave Chicago with a bullet wound beside him He died before a doctor arrived The coroner's jury ruled death by own action while despondent due to ill health and the shooting was deemed likely self inflicted
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Chicago
B. Kuppenheimer
B. Kuppenheimer & Co
Prairie Avenue
Money to Loan on Real Estate or Personal Security
Offer to loan money secured by real estate or personal security. Contact Cc. E. Pfeiffer, rooms 6 7 Bass Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. E. Pfeiffer
Bass Block
Prominent Pierceton Resident Michael Murray Dies
Michael Murray an aged resident of Pierceton and a prominent figure in the town years ago is reported dead. The notice notes his status in the community and marks the passing of a longtime local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Murray
Pierceton
President Aims to Protect Coal Lands and Public Utilities
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress urging urgent legislation on public land use. He calls for conserving coal and fuel resources on government lands, federal control of western pastures with grazing fees, and a half million dollars to curb land fraud. He proposes separate surface and mineral land titles with leasing of minerals and treating fuels as public utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Compromise coal land bill gains House committee endorsement
Washington describes a compromise coal land bill approved by the house committee on public lands. It mirrors Roosevelt's plan only in part, reserving coal land under other land laws while allowing patents for homesteads. The measure boosts coal land allotment to single corporations to spur Rocky Mountain development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Public Lands
Roosevelt
Rocky Mountain States
Reverend Jones Accepts Auburn Baptist Pastorate
Franklin minister Rev. Charles B. Jones has accepted the call to lead the Baptist church in Auburn. An anonymous letter warns Kendallville Mayor Graves that local boys are carrying revolvers, signaling rising concerns over youth gun play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Jones
Franklin
The
Baptist Church
Auburn
Graves
Kendallville
Indiana divorce filing for non resident defendant
State of Indiana Allen County court records show Sarah J. Long sues Harry C. Long for divorce in the January term of 1907. The court declares Harry C. Long a non resident and notifies him to appear by April 8, 1907 to answer the complaint, or the case will proceed in his absence. Attest Joseph N. Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Sarah J. Long
Harry C. Long
Indiana
Joseph N. Mason
Sealer
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Hicks
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Salvation Army
Sloanis
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Tle
Police
Omaha
Ferdinand Laurent
Frank J. Laurent
Breen & Morris, Attys
Wky
Aiken & Underwood
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