Fort Wayne superintendent likened to a walking encyclopedia
The Fort Wayne City Schools head, Superintendent Justin N. Study, receives a steady stream of inquiries on history geography grammar and spelling. His staff often consults reference works or directs questioners to libraries when answers aren’t on hand.
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Fort Wayne
Study
Dean
Miss Dean
Las Vegas
As Vegas
New Mexico
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Lorimer Ousted in Senate Vote 55 to 28
The Senate voted 55 to 28 to oust William Lorimer from the seat representing Illinois. The dramatic proceeding followed days of testimony, with Tillman weeping as he supported Lorimer and Crawford facing Lorimer’s attacks over the disputed affidavit. The outcome ends a two year fight sparked by the Chicago Tribune investigation.
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Chicago
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Michigan
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Indiana
Lee O'Neil Browne
Robert 0. Wilson
Lorimer Case Delays Continue Amid Senate Debate
Washington July 13 There is a strong belief in the senate reconvening today that pro Lorimer forces seek further delay to sway wavering votes. Anti Lorimer factions concede Lorimer's yesterday speech shifted two key senators attitudes. Illinois Senator Cullom and South Carolina Senator Tillman appear set to oppose unseating Lorimer due to his analysis of the case.
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Cullom
Ofllinois
Tillman
South Carolina
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Kern
Illinois
Ladimer
Progressive party sets August 1 Indiana state convention
Indianapolis July 13 The Progressive party calls a state convention for August 1 at Tomlinson Hall to nominate a full state ticket adopt a platform and name delegates for the national Chicago convention. It seeks legislative and judicial candidates in all districts with delegates at large and district electors.
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Richmond
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Edwin M. Lee
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G. R. Coffin
Monticello
Cornelius McGreevey
Wabash
Louis N. Litman
Lagrange
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Elkhart
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Taft
Liberal Party
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Lorimer Case Dramatizes Senate Bribery Probes and Health Struggles
Indictments and trials touched several figures as the Helm committee re opened the Lorimer case. Edward Hines and Clarence Funk testified about funds to boost Lorimer at Springfield. After two investigations, a Dillingham led report split, and a final July 6 vote awaited despite Lorimer’s failing health.
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United States Senate
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International Harvester Company
Edward Hines
Senate
Springfield
Dillingham
Vermont
Chicago
Washington
Crane backs Wilson for presidency with campaign support
Seagirt New Jersey July 13 Charles Crane former La Follette donor announced his support for Governor Wilson for president and offered to contribute to the Democratic campaign fund if allowed President Van Hise of Wisconsin backed Wilson's bid and both attended the governor's luncheon Crane said progressives regard Wilson favorably and he will press leaders in Chicago to aid Wilson's campaign.
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California
Bailey Foresees U S Crisis If Change Continues
Senator Bailey of Texas warned at a private dinner that if U S conditions shift as they have in the last thirty years the nation may face a crisis akin to the French Revolution over the next thirty years.
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Washington
Senator Bailey
Texas
United States
Bailey Warns Congress Faces Crisis and Government’s Courage
Senator Bailey accuses Congress of cowardice causing national unrest and warns the republic may confront a Paris-like crisis within thirty years if current changes continue. He urges senators and representatives to tell the public the truth and correct existing evils without harming republican principles.
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Paris
United States
Mr. Bailey
Plan Campaign for Indiana City Government Reform
A campaign to promote the proposed business form of city government in Indiana moves forward. The Federated Commercial clubs endorsed the plan and will run a statewide push through a Fort Wayne headquarters led by H. M. Williams J. A. Lechler and T. F. Thieme. Carl S. Wise of Logansport will head a legislative committee with one member from each district as candidates are discussed.
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Indiana
Fort Wayne
H. M. Williams
J. A. Lechler
T. F. Thieme
Carl S. Wise
Logansport
Noble County Old Settlers to Gather at Albion
Albion Ind July 12 The Noble county old settlers annual gathering will be held at Albion on Thursday August 8. The committee in charge has gone to much trouble to make this year 1912 fair better than all previous ones.
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Albion
Ind
Noble County
City Marshall Race Stirs Eaton Baby Mystery
Eaton Colorado July 13 Nine Russian mothers seek the city marshal to verify which infants belong to them. Earlier field workers left babies in a baby booth leading to unexpected outfits and swift public interest.
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Solomon
Old Leaders Again Chosen at Prohibition Convention
Atlantic City July 13 The national prohibition convention nominated Eugene W. Chafin for president and Aaron S. Watkins for vice president by acclamation on a single ballot. Four presidential candidates withdrew after the first ballot. The body debated a potential name change to progressiv e or conservation party and adjourned amid representational reform wrangling.
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N. J
National Prohibition Convention
Eugene W. Chafin
Arizona
Aaron S. Watkins
Ohio
Chafin
F. W. Emerson
California
Finley C. Hendrickson
Maryland
Andrew Jackson Houston
Texas
Houston
Watkins
Mr. Emerson
George E. Stockwell
New York
Woman appointed secretary after Prohibition Party meet
At Atlantic City after a night session the national committee of the Prohibition Party adjourned. Frances Beauchamp, president of the Kentucky WCTU, defeated W G Calderwood of Minnesota for re election as secretary.
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N. J
New
National Committee
Prohibition Party
W. G. Calderwood
Minnesota
Frances Beauchamp
Kentucky Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Change in Fort Wayne and Springfield schedule
W H Fledderjohann announces a new schedule for the Fort Wayne and Springfield Railway. After Monday, trains will depart for Decatur every three hours, replacing the prior hourly and a half interval.
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W. H. Fledderjohann
Fort Wayne
Mule Attack Rescued Woman in Caesar Creek Township
Mrs. Samuel J. Elerman was knocked to the ground by a young mule in her Caesar Creek township barn yard. The family dog saved her by biting the mule and holding it away until Mr. Elerman carried her to the house. She suffered a broken right thigh and facial and leg injuries from the beast.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Samuel J. Elerman
Caesar Creek Township
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