Streetcar Crashes Into Train After Brake Failure
At 4 30 in the afternoon a Huffman street car collided with a southbound Lake Erie and Western train at Wells street crossing. A broken axle prevented effective braking. motorman Robert Seaton sustained several fractured ribs while sixteen passengers escaped unharmed. The forward end of the car was carried to the west, the rest clear of the train, and panic was avoided after the crossing gate fell. Seaton remained at his post attempting to stop the car.
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Huffman Street
Lake Erie and Western
Wells Street
Robert Seaton
Seaton
Superior Street
State Financial Rule About County Deposits Reinterpreted
The article discusses a drafting error in a state law affecting payments between county treasurers and the state treasurer. It notes the law aims to use county certificates of deposit in settlements tied to the common school fund, but the attorney general argues the term common school fund must be literal, not including tuition funds.
Fraternal council reviews growth and officers elected
The meeting reports twenty councils active in Indiana with 150 new members and five deaths. Insurance benefits total 5250 this year, and overall treasury stands at 16919.21 with a reserve fund. Officers likely to be re elected include T J McLaughlin as president and Julian F Franke as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Welch
Fort Wayne
M. Kinder
William Harkenrider
Sheldon
Henry Schattner
Rushville
E. Noke
Peter Schenk
George Frisz
Tipton
M. Deppen
Joseph Knapke
Decatur
P. H. Wyss
M. Lauer
Joseph Fischer
Avilla
Supreme
Julian F. Franke
John J. Kohrmann
St. Paul's
Supreme Council
Shadow of scandal ends life in collapse of Atlas deal
The Atlas Engine works bribe case unfolds with $3,800 payment alleged to commissioners. Emmett Huggins, former bailiff, testified he gave Thomas Spafford $500 to pass to McGaughey. McGaughey and Spafford deny receiving or transferring the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Engine Works
Emmett Huggins
Thomas Spafford
Spafford
McGaughey
Model M E conference on congress prompts bishop vote rumor
News of the conference action spreads among delegates causing gossip. The committee report expected today may surprise by recommending ten bishops rather than eight due to high episcopal costs.
Re-elections End Eight Annual Catholic Benevolent League Meeting
The eighth annual meeting of the supreme council of the Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana ended with a banquet at St. Mary's school hall. All former officers were re-elected including President Thomas J. McLaughlin and Secretary Julian F. Franke, both from Fort Wayne, with other officers and a three year trustee also chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Council
George Freiburger
Henry Wiegand
John J. Houck
John H. Welch
Peter Schenk
Mayme Peppen
Margaret Kinder
Matilda Nolte
Fort Wayne
John 3B
Sheldon
Joseph Fischer
Avilla
Joseph B. Knupke
Decatur
T. J. Mclaughlin
Hermsen
Frankfort
Julian F. Franke
J. J. Kobhrmann
Harry F. Kennerk
August A. Gocke
M. Smith
Joseph F. Zurbach
H. B. Lodde
May Freiburger
Supreme Council of the Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana
St. Mary’s School Hall
Thomas J. McLaughlin
S. B. Hermsen
John J. Kohrmann
Fort
Dark prospect for a new currency measure
A cautious outlook surrounds a proposed currency measure as debate fills the current session. Lawmakers warn the plan faces heavy opposition and may not survive the full congressional term.
Senate pork barrel swells with public buildings bill
The Senate committee on public buildings and grounds finished action on the omnibus public buildings bill. They added about 8.006 million, lifting the total to over 30 million. The expansion includes 3 million for land purchases for buildings in Washington.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Public Buildings
House
Senate
Senator Newlands introduces national bill in Nevada
In Washington on May 19 Senator Newlands of Nevada introduced a national bill. The brief item notes the proposal's key aim and its presentation before lawmakers.
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Washington
Newlands
Nevada
Conservation Commission Duties Outlined
A historic notice defines the Commission for the Conservation of Natural Resources and details its duties and scope. The document outlines governance, regulatory powers, and stakeholder roles within the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission For the Conservation of Natural Resources
House Bill Seeks Aliens Naturalization Reform
The commission on immigration reported the House bill amending naturalization laws. The committee increased naturalization fees from five to ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Commission On Immigration Today
House
Veterans of the Union Assemble at Frances Hotel
The G A R and W R C hold credentials meetings at Frances hotel as department officers arrive. Delegates receive badges and the credentials committee prepares for the encampment business. The administration council meets at 2 PM to close annual business. A 3:30 to 4 PM public reception is held at the Elks club parlors.
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Frances Hotel
Council of Administration
Department
Elks’ Club
Peace Arbitrate Offer In Cleveland Car Strike
The Cleveland car strike shows a willingness to arbitrate all disputed points if the strikers return to work as new men. President Dupont reportedly maintains the seniority rule will not apply. The arbitration board met the union to discuss concessions. Violence at night subsided as Municipal Traction ran more cars with injuries reported but no serious harm.
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Dupont
Board of Arbitration
Municipal Traction Company
All doubt removed of death of Mrs Gunness
Mayor Darrow recounted Mrs Gunness claiming Jennie would be sent to Los Angeles for schooling to fend off suspicions. He offered to act if suspects arose. Jennie disappeared soon after. The grand jury resumed hearings as seven unidentified bodies from the Gunness barn were buried in Potter’s Field.
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Los Angeles
Jennie
Darrow
Reverend Jacob Miller Steps Down at Conference
The synod announces nominations for secretary and treasurer roles with R. Biedermann of Indianapolis and Rev. W. Frederich of St. Louis named for secretary, and J. F. Schuricht of St. Louis and C. Querel nominated for treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Miller
Synod
R. Biedermann
Indianapolis
Rev. W. Frederich
St. Louis
J. F. Schuricht
St.Louis
and. C. Querel
Lutheran Synod Considers English German Union At Detroit Conference
Delegates from across the country and Canada debated language policy and a Winfield Kansas school transfer. A committee proposed accepting the offer to fund and control the Winfield institution, with Kansas district overseeing three years and the general synod contributing 1500 annually, funded by donations thereafter.
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Faculty of Theological Seminary
St. Louis
Brohm
Addison Seminary
A. Crull
Concordia College
Fort Wayne
Hattstaedt
Milwaukee
Kueller
Johns Hopkins University
Schway
Hawthorne
Abbetmeier
Minnesota
Rehelin
Addison
Buenger
St. Paul
Louis Dorn
L. Schlerf
Winfield
Kan
Baden
Synod
Detroit
Kansas
General Synod
Lutheran Conference Seeks Unity and Growth at St Pauls
Rev. P Brand of Pittsburg urged closer union in spirit and labor at the Missouri Synod Lutheran conference opening at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Seven hundred delegates from across the U S Canada and abroad attended with many locals, as German services started with a large choir and dinner followed at Concordia College. Rev Franz Pieper spoke on the conference’s three year work while Brand’s morning address emphasized harmony in faith over business disagreements and unity in mission.
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P. Brand
Pittsburg
Lutheran Conference
The
Missouri Synod
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Brand
Canada
Lutheran Church
Jacob Miller
Concordia College
Concordia
Franz Pieper
Sentinel
St. Paul’s Church
Rev. Brand
St. Paul’s School
Barr Street
Henry C. Luehr
C. J. Scheimann
H. H. Hartman
J. M. Landenberger
Ivers’ Leonard
C. C. Schmidt
John Wefel
Cleveland
Schmidt
Wefel
Dr. Pieper Re-elected Leader of Missouri Synod
Dr. Franz Pieper of St. Louis was re-elected president of the Missouri Synod for three years with 201 votes while four other candidates trailed. The conference also created a four member vice presidency and a supervising board to oversee institutes, aiming to curb deficits and align school funding with actual needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Pieper
St. Louis
Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church
Pieper
Pfotenhauer
Brand
Succop
C. C. Schmidt
Board of Equalization
Detroit
President Meets Governors at Inland Waters Session
The president spoke to a group of governors for about an hour, receiving sustained applause. He praised the inland waterways commission and hinted he would preserve it if Congress does not, prompting cheers. The session ended with a noon reception.
Negro Burglar Captured After Drugstore Robbery
Kenneth Davis admitted robbing Hoham's Drugstore at 1626 South Calhoun Street about two months ago. He was caught on Chicago Street by Detective Lenz and Patrolman Linker and led to the two arrests of Jim Walker Grace Walker and Blanche Williams for receiving stolen goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Davis
Hoham
Chicago Street
Lenz
Linker
South Calhoun Street
Winds
Jim
Grace Walker
Blanche Williams
Patent for sale onion harvester rights in Indiana
One person can operate the machine to harvest four acres of onions daily. It pulls tops screens and crates and delivers to the side. Patent received in March and rights to manufacture and sell offered at a reasonable price. For details write J A McNeal Churubusco Indiana Rural Free Delivery No 1.
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Bloomingdale
South
Freedman’s Aid
Federation of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church South
Dent T. J. McLaughlin
M. E
Supreme Council, C. B. L. of
National Resources Bill
Veterans OF Army OF the Union Assemble
Gunness
Lutheran Synod
DR. Piper
Board of Control
Deision
EF. Engelbert
Braddock
J. Strassen
Mr. Hart
F. Rehwinkel
Nebraska
Gottlieb C. Strieder
Chicago
Wesel
Papal Church
Niagara
Satan
J. A. Mneal
Churubusco, Ind
Louis’ la Bouch
Allen
Indiana
William 8. O'Rourke
Joseph N. Mason
Allen Circuit Court
Ennis Bainbridge
Allen County
Henry Bainbridge
Wky
August L. Corneille
Paul E. Corneille
David C. Browand
Elmer E. Minear
State of
David. C. Browand
Elmer BH
Russell Traction
Daniel Brindle
Ind
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