Signing of Peace Treaty Ends Hostilities in Mexico
May 22 in Juarez reports a peace agreement ending six months of fighting between revolutionists and the federal government. Francisco Madero Jr and Judge Carbajal welcomed the accord as officials prepared for Mexico City, with signing on the customs house steps using Madero Sr’s fountain pen.
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Juarez
Mexico
Carbajal
Mexico City
Francisco I. Madero
Diaz
Senor Madero
Francisco Madero, Jr
el Paso
Senor Pino Suarez
Suarez
Senor Suarez
Customs House
Madero
Francisco Madero, Sr
Lower
California
Pasqual Orozco
Kiser Under Arrest for Passing Bad Checks
Earl Kiser alias Charles Howard and Kissell was arrested by Detective Sergeant Pappert on a bad check charge and to be sent to Winchester Indiana. Police say he left clothing at a dyeing and cleaning shop and fled from Winchester to Indianapolis then was detained in Muncie before being released as not the man. He is also wanted at Bluffton.
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Earl Kiser
Charles Howard
Kissell
Pappert
Winchester
Ind
Indianapolis
Muncie
Bluffton
Lee Re-elected At Biennial Ke Convention
Irvisburg Pa May 23 W G Lee elected president of the B R Ke biennial convention yesterday and T R aces re elected to office.
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Irrisburg
W. G. Lee
B. R. Ke
T. R
Senate sets new inquiry into Lorimer case
Senator Dillingham introduces a resolution for a prompt sweeping inquiry into new Lorimer charges. The plan places the probe under the privileges and elections committee, replacing La Follette’s proposed special committee. La Follette aims to compare testimony and foresees progressive support.
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Washington
Lorimer
Ilinois
Illinois Senate
Senate
Dillingham
Committee On
la Follette
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Ja Follette
Senate weighs Lorimer inquiry and state probes
Washington reports a swift push to restart a Lorimer investigation with a senate resolution directing a privileges and elections inquiry amid Illinois legislature findings. The secret two hour meeting split on using a special committee versus full senate reference.
Reactionaries oppose change to Senate selection plan
Washington reports a minority of the Senate judiciary committee rejects a popular direct election reform. The group argues Congress should retain supervision over the Senate election process, opposing direct voter selection. Signed by Republican senators Clark Wyoming Nelson Diingham Sutherland Brandegee and Root.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Clark
Wyoming
Nelson
Diingham
Sutherland
Brandegee
Root
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Senior class plays staged in Decatur Indiana
Decatur Indiana May 28 The work of weeks of practice by high school seniors on two class plays written by Nora Dell Smith will be presented Wednesday evening at Bosse's opera house. The seniors have been coached by Faye Smith and Clara B Williams and the evening promises to
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Decatur
Ind
Nora Dell Smith
Bosse
Opera House
Faye, Smith
M . Clara
B. ‘Williams
Fireman Elzey Dies After Crestline Yard Accident
Jay V Elzey a Pennsylvanian railroad fireman of 1307 Buchanan street died at 410 AM in Crestline Ohio hospital from injuries suffered when between two locomotives while crossing company yards. He was about to depart with freight No 7101 and died at age 20? 26. He is survived by his widow and parents both in Decatur. His body to be sent to Decatur for burial.
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Jay V. Elzey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buchanan Street
Crestline
F. Harup
Fizey
Elzey
Decatur
Pennsylvania
Alfred Elzey
Angouleme Race Inaugurates Paris Madrid Flight Amid Tragedy
The Angouleme to San Sebastian stage of the Paris Madrid race opened with an enthusiastic crowd but was marked by the death of Minister of War Bertaux and injuries to Premier Monis. Aviator Garros led the Paris Angouleme leg at 5 13 am and soon headed toward the Bay of Biscay amid hazy conditions with Gibert following and Vedrine delaying due to haze.
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Angouleme
France
Monis
M. Train
Vedrine
Gibert
Garros
Paris
Frey
Etampes
San Sebastian
Biarritz
Bay of Biscay
Ohio State professor found dead in bed at home
Columbus scene reports Prof. N. W. Lord of Ohio State University mineralogy and meteorology was found dead in his bed at his home. Coroner Hahes viewed the body and ruled death from organic heart trouble.
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Columbus
Ohio
N. W. Lord
Ohio State University
Hahes
Famous Library Sold in New York Deal
William Beer, librarian of the Howard library in New Orleans, announced the sale of his Americana collection for $250,000. The library includes 5,000 or more volumes along with manuscripts maps and prints. The buyer’s identity was not released.
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New Orleans
William Beer
Howard Library
New York
Missing clothing reported to police as theft
Local resident R. Be. complained to the police that clothing was stolen from a local pawnshop or residence, with details unclear due to fragmented OCR text. The notice notes a theft incident and requests any information from the public.
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R. BE. Gi
The
Police
Fris.aultogse Atolen
Ran
Clue Fades On Woman Found Unconscious On Pennsylvania Line
A woman about 45, dark complexion, 5 feet 2, found unconscious on an eastbound Pennsylvania train near Winona. She died at St Josephs hospital after suspected heat illness or brain hemorrhage. No identification. ticket shows Chicago to Pittsburgh. baggage minimal. authorities seek relatives.
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Pennsylvania
St. Joseph's Hospital
Cora John
G. E. Bursley & Co
Plymouth
Miss John
Chicago
Klaehn & Melching Undertaking
Fort Wayne
Winona
Macbell
Pittsburg
Paris Chauffeurs Strike Disrupts City
Paris on May 28 faced a citywide chauffeur strike by 2,200 drivers. The walkout disrupted travel and led to attacks on non union members, tire slashing, and passenger threats, with police dispersion at several points.
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Paris
Good Roads Congress Opens in Birmingham With Thousands Attending
The fourth National Good Roads Congress began in Birmingham Alabama with nearly 4 000 accredited delegates from across the country in attendance. Arthur C Jackson of Chicago presided as president of the National Good Roads association.
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Birmingham
Ala
Fourth
National Good Roads Congress
Arthur C. Jackson
Chicago
National Goods Roads Association
Examining the Big Cars Ahead of Indy 500 Trials
Indianapolis May 23 Examination of cars entered for the Memorial day 500 mile race began under A E Edwards of the AAA. Cars over 600 cubic inches are barred and each entrant must reach 75 mph at elimination trials or withdraw. Protest over Bob Burman in the Blitzen Benz may lead to canceling the speed trial feature.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Indianapolis
Ind
A. E. Edwards
American Automobile Association
Bob Burman
Trip to Kendallville Knights Templar Witness Malta Degree
Twenty five members of Fort Wayne Commandery No 4 Knights Templars left Tuesday over the Toledo and Chicago interurban line for Kendallville to witness the Malta degree conferred by Kendallville Commandery. A banquet will be served at 6:80 o'clock.
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Fort Wayne Commandery
Knights ‘Templar
jJeft
Toledo
Chicago
Kendallville
Malta
Kendallville Commandery
Indiana
Resignation Denied at Fort Wayne YMCA Board Meeting
At a Fort Wayne YMCA central board meeting C. D. Emmons had his resignation as president rejected and will remain in his post for now. Emmons will keep Fort Wayne as his legal home until citizenship is secured. The board also welcomed W. M. Wardrop of the Pennsylvania Railroad YMCA as a new potential asset and a special meeting was set for Friday to decide Burns's successor.
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Central Board
C. D. Emmons
Emmons
W. M. Wardrop
Pennsylvania
Y. M. C. A. Worlh
Fort Wayne
Committee of Management
J. W. Burns
Hess Elected Second Vice President In Indiana Postmasters
The Indiana Association of Assistant Postmasters met in Indianapolis and elected William J. Hess of Fort Wayne as second vice president. The group adopted resolutions extending best wishes to E. B. Craw who resigned his Fort Wayne post last fall.
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Indiana Association of Assistant Postmasters
Indianapolis
William J. Hess
Fort Wayne
L. Craw
Insurance men arrive to aid Mayflower mill fire cleanup
Adjusters for several insurers reached Fort Wayne on Tuesday to begin settling losses from the Mayflower mills fire on West Columbia Street. Fire crews, borrowing water directly from hydrants, fought a basement blaze that remains a dangerous, seething ruin with walls at risk. The mill saved its safe, moved to Cushion Heel Shoe building, while flour reserves were redirected to Fort Wayne to satisfy immediate orders.
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Fort Wayne
Mayflower
West Columbia Street
Jasper
Mayflower Milling Company
Cushion Heel Shoe Company
Elks Reunion Souvenir Book Praised by Locals
Local Elks lodge members and visiting guests praise a souvenir book issued for the reunion and mardi gras event. The volume highlights the city and Fort Wayne Engraving Co whose artists drew the pictures and whose engravers produced the half tone plates for the work.
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Lodge of Elks
Fort Wayne
Tri-lake resort grand opening planned in Columbia City
The Tri-lake resort in Columbia City Indiana will have its grand opening next Sunday May 21 proprietor S L Harshbarger has prepared for a large turnout A chicken dinner will be served the band will play all day and the Mysterious Bruce will perform a high dive into the lake shackled and handcuffed
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Columbia City
Ind
Tri-lake Resort
This City
S. L. Harshbarger
Bruce
Premier War Minister Berteaux Mortally Hurt in Monoplane Crash
A Monis cabinet minuscule aviation accident on an airfield killed Henri Maurice Berteaux and seriously injured Premier Monis and others. The monoplane plunged into a ministerial group as crowds surged onto the field. Official accounts blame rapid, unforeseen flight and the weaponlike impact on the officials.
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Premier Monis
M. de la Mourthee
Train
M. Bountier
MM. Berteaux
M. Monis
M. Berteaux
M. Hersan
Dupuy
Petit Parisien
Henri Maurice Berteaux
France
Monis
M. Cruppi
Gen. Andre
Chamber of Deputies
Ministry of War
M. Etienne
Monts
Berteaux
Chamber
Bids Opened for East Superior Street Building Contract
The G E Bursley & Company building committee met at the Commercial Club on Tuesday to open twelve bids for the new East Superior Street structure. Four bids came from local firms. No decision is made yet as several days may pass before awarding the contract.
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G. E. Bursley & Company
Commercial Club
East Superior Street
Smock
Sheriff to coordinate effort against horse thefts
Sheriff A M Reichelderfer plans a regional system linking northern Indiana northwestern Ohio and southern Michigan sheriffs to halt horse thefts. Farmers will report suspicious activity and notify officers when thefts occur, enabling inter sheriff communication to trap offenders within the territory.
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A. M. .Reichelderfer
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Union Depot Revival Ties Three Railroads in City
Local discussion renews about a single Union Depot for Nickel Plate Lake Shore and Lake Erie at the Nickel Plate site. NY Central officials recently viewed the ground, but no decision announced. The plan would centralize passenger traffic near the courthouse, though challenges to a full union remain.
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Pennsylvania
Wabash
Nickels Plate
Lake Shore
Lake Erie
Bloomingdale
Tate
Nickel Plate
New York Central
Court House
New York Central Lines
Meyer Saloon
Body arrives for Ray Coppage burial in Larwill
The body of Ray Coppage who died by drowning in the Philippines last August arrived in Larwill with his wife and young daughter for burial. His father William Coppage from Galena Ohio and his sister from Chicago attended services the following days.
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Columbia City
Ind
Ray Coppage
Larwill
Philippines
William Coppage
Galena
Ohio
Chicago
Lorimer Case Complicated by Open Work and Pamphlets
The session featured testimony on Norris and the American Newspaper Publishers Association. Norris described his chairmanship as missionary work among senators and others, with all actions public. Senators Smoot Williams Bailey and Heyburn debated wording about press literature and the reciprocity bill.
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American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Smoot
Senator Williams
Norris
Mr. Nor
Representative Wilson Denies Family on Government Rolls
Washington May 23 Representative William B Wilson of Pennsylvania chair of the labor committee denies a newspaper report that his two daughters and wife held roles on the committee staff. He says only one daughter is a clerk and qualifies. no other family members have positions.
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Washington
William B. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Committee On Labor
House
John Kirby, Jr
American Manufacturers’ Association
Wilson
Senate Probes Standard Oil Prosecution Steps
The Senate demanded from the attorney general a report on actions taken to criminally prosecute Standard Oil officers following the supreme court ruling. The resolution, offered by Senator Pomerene, names John D. Rockefeller and other executives including William Rockefeller Henry Rogers Henry Flagler John D. Archbold Oliver H. Payne and Charles M. Pratt.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court
Senate
Pomerene
John D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Henry“ H. Rogers
Henry
M. Flagler
John BD. Archbold
Oliver. ‘Hw. Payne
Charles M. Pratt
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Lee
Will
MR. Lorimer
Tinois
Illinois
Senate Committee On Privileges
Martin
Ari Zonk
New Mexico
House of Representatives
Works
Finance Committee
United States Steel Corporation
Department of Justice
Bureau of Corporations
Steel Corporation
Sentinel
Jay Elzey
Caught
Madrid
Association
Tral Board
Ww. J. Hess
Tlement
the Elks
M. Monis, Jr
Afr
S Bursiley
Reichelderfer
Union Depot
Lake
Shore
And
Railroads
Orient
Bailey and Heyburn
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