Praise Germany and Punish Rebels in Shan-Tung
European and German actions ripple through Asia as reports from Hong Kong praise Germany for punishing attacks on German subjects in Ichou-Fou Shan-Tung. Reuters style dispatch notes riots, killings, and dismemberments by mobs, Russian road-building near China, and Chinese fear of partition while port trade opens.
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Vancouver
B. C
Empress of China
Hong Kong
Germany
Ichou-Fou
Shan-Tung
Feihen
Shen-Shan
Russia
Pekin
Pamir
China
Skinkio
Salvation Army plans workingwoman's hotel in London
The Salvation Army launches a scheme to open a workingwoman's hotel in central London. A site has been chosen, and about 50,000 will be spent to establish the facility offering board and lodging for around 500 women including those in professional and educated roles with late working hours.
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Salvation Army
London
Iron and Steel Trade Conditions Reported by Iron Age
The Iron Age reports on control shifts in Lake Superior mines with the National Steel Co. said to hold interests in the Carnegie Oliver leases via H Wolver and Oliver Mining. Ore priced at 2.30 per ton to National Steel for twenty years. Oliver Mining also acquires Lake Superior Iron Co. assets for about 3.72 million.
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New York
Iron Age
National Steel Company
H. Wolver
Oliver Iron Mining Co
Carnegie-Oliver
Lake Superior
Oliver Mining Company
Lake Superior Iron Company
Marquette Range
National Tin Plate and Steel Hoop Companies
Pittsburg
Youngstown
McQuiston Explains School Building Move Amid Annexation Debate
Benjamin McQuiston, trustee of Washington Township, argues for building a graded school in Spy Run area to avoid anticipated transfer costs under new state school funding rules. He cites last year’s 154 transfers and totals of 2355 dollars in potential charges, urging timely construction to protect township finances and avoid debt.
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Washington Township
Spy Run
Benjamin McQuiston
Infant’s Body Found in Maume River Prompting Infanticide Probe
Walter Nieman and George Kamphus found a fully developed baby boy’s body lodged on a sand bar in the Maume river below Walton avenue. Coroner Barnett and police removed the corpse and undertakers Schone & Veith prepared it. Detective Daseler leads the inquiry into possible infanticide as the flesh showed decomposition and no identification was found. Judge Dawson and family travel to California for a visit with relatives.
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Walter Nieman
George Kamphus
Maume
Walton Avenue
Barnett
Schone & Veith
Daseler
A Few Divorces Feature Local Court Items
Several divorce actions are listed with details. Jessie Stackhouse and John Stackhouse received a divorce with $500 alimony and custody of four children for the defendant pending orders. Geraldine Lane vs E F Lane shows an unclear complaint not found or entered. Jennie Young sues John G Young for cruelty with two children seeking custody. Susie E Huntsman faces a divorce from Wallace W Huntsman for adultery. Margaretta Rushton seeks record of a prior divorce from Frank E Rushton. William Osborn v Frances L and John L Curtice concerns real estate possession. Adaline Driver sues for divorce from Tha Driver. John Maier charged with beating a board bill. he is to be brought back from Peru for trial.
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Jessie Stackhouse
John Stackhouse
Hench
Geraldine Lane
E. F. Lane
Belot
Sentinel
Jennie Young
John G. Young
Homer G
Myrtle Fontana
Wallace W. Huntsman
Susie E. Huntsman
Margaretta Rushton
Frank E. Rushton
Charles Hoffman
Hoffman
Maier
Peru
Two Defendants Face Guilty Plea and Trial Date Set
Joan Carroll with attorney John Aiken pleaded guilty to burglary and grand larceny and received a sentence of one to fourteen years in the northern prison from Judge O'Rourke. Irving Rader was arraigned on petit larceny. attorney P E B Colerick entered a not guilty plea and the case was set for trial May 26.
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Joan Carroll
John Aiken
Friday
O’rourke
Irving Rader
P. E B. Colerick
County officials tour Indiana infirmaries
Auditor Harry B. Smith and Commissioners John McGregor James E. Greer and Henry Harding of Marion County arrived in Fort Wayne and left for Indianapolis. They plan a county infirmary in Indianapolis after visiting Indiana infirmaries, praising Allen County for its well run facility. They considered a superintendent residence but dropped the plan after seeing Felts' home. They said Fort Wayne would have one of the finest courthouses in the country.
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Harry B. Smith
John McGregor
James E. Greer
Henry Harding
Maarion County
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Indiana Infirmaries
Allen County
Felts
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples
Cassius C. Jamieson and Emma Knepper along with John W. Thompson and Lillian E. Kaag have been issued marriage licenses as listed in the county records.
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Cassius C. Jamieson
Emma Knepper
John W. Thompson
Lillian E. Kaag
Who Is She Rose Smith or Rose Green in Indianapolis
An Indianapolis undertaker reports a woman named Rose Smith died by self inflicted means in a canal off New York Street. He seeks relatives and notes she was known in Fort Wayne as Rose Green, with letters from Sallie Kay of Locust Street. a Fort Wayne inquiry yields no confirmation.
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Taylor
Central Union Telephone Co
Indianapolis
Blanchard
Kay
Benjamin
Rose Smith
New York Street
Fort Wayne
Sallie Kay
Locust Street
Rose Green
Sentinel
No. 4
State fish commissioner clarifies May to June fishing ban
The commissioner explains the law bars fishing by any device in May and June, treating bayous and overflow ponds as streams. He argues hook and line fishing offers no protection during spawning and urges sportsmen to forego fishing to ensure propagation.
Schell Remains in Jail as Bond Set at Two Thousand
J F Schell's friends fail to post bond of 2000 dollars while he lies seriously ill in jail. Attorneys say bail efforts continue and expect a release soon despite his critical condition.
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J. F. Schell
Schell
Spain to accept 20 million Philippines peace payment
Secretary Hay received word from the French ambassador that Spain would accept through him the 20,000,000 due under the peace treaty for the Philippines. Payment will be made to the ambassador as soon as the president returns.
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Washington
Hay
Spain
Philippines
Ayres Arrested for Selling Needles Without a License
Henry Ayres was arrested for selling needles and small trinkets without a license. He was fined one dollar plus costs, and jailed if he failed to pay.
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Henry Ayres
Ayres
Court notes on dismissed case and divorce filing
The Finney vs Pennsylvania railway case is dismissed after a decade in court with prior Supreme Court reversal. Caroline Radtke sues for divorce from Herman Radtke alleging cruelty and assault with three children seeking custody and support for education and maintenance. Tininda Crickmore charged with disturbing a religious meeting. guilty plea and fine recorded. Bringer and Wight win contract to build abutments for two bridges near Webster's.
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Michael Finney
Pennsylvania Railway
Hench
Supreme Court
Caroline Radtke
Herman Radtke
Benjamin Weaver
Bringer & Wight
Webster's
Red Men Coming to Robison Park Excursion
The Red Men league of Muncie plans a May 28 excursion to Robison Park expecting about 2000 attendees. The event coincides with city theater attractions and may draw crowds from nearby towns. New improvements at People’s store include dozens of floor attached seats and a twenty-bike bicycle rack, the largest in the city.
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Robison Park
Red Men’s League
Muncie
Ben
George Lauer and Emma Blinkenberger Married at St Peter’s
George Lauer and Miss Emma Blinkenberger were united in marriage Thursday morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev Father Kverdt at St. Peter's Catholic Church. The groom is a carpenter and contractor in the house-building trade with his father. William Erwin of Monroeville is in the city on a business trip.
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George Lauer
Emma Blinkenberger
Reav
Kverdt
St. Peter's Catholic Church
William Erwin
Monroeville
City
Milk black market tale amid a Boston trial
During a Boston trial a milk seller charged with selling below standard milk claims rivals refused to sell after a $350 trust fine. The defendant says she obtained better milk via her janitor after attempts to switch failed. The page also includes old recipes and a note that Miss Mary Randall visited the city.
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Boston
Milk Dealers’ Association
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Cora Gilson
Yates
Lanistee, Mich
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Pinknam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ed. Waddell
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