Deadlocked Illinois GOP convention adjourns to May 31
Illinois Republican convention after 58 ballots adjourned at 10 50 am to May 31 amid deep deadlock over governor nominees. Yates led with 483 votes, Deneen 385 34, Lowdon 39214, Hamlin 113, Warner 53, Sherman 46, Pierce 29 as delegates rushed out to return home after the recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Frank C. Yowden
Charles S. Deneen
Yates
Cannon
Lowdon
Deneen
Hamlin
Warner
Sherman
Pierce
Gardner
Lew Dockstader Surrenders Films Over Washington Scene
New York May 20 Lew Dockstader the minstrel turned over moving picture films to police. The undeveloped reels were shot on Capitol Grounds in Washington showing two men portraying President Roosevelt aiding a negro on the ground. Dockstader said he planned a new monologue and regretted the disturbance.
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Secret Service
New York
Lew” Dockstader
Capitol
Washington
Roosevelt
Docksnader
Cail
Detective Bureau
Washington Impersonation Stunt At Capitol Plaza
Police investigated a Capitol plaza incident where a moving picture scene showed a man in minstrel attire impersonating President Roosevelt aiding a distressed man. A second carriage carried a Roosevelt lookalike who helped the prostrate man into the car, while officers noted the participants were from the theatrical profession and appeared to have left town.
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George Washington
White House
Capitol
Jones
Roosevelt
Ita
Woodworth Elected Secretary of Indiana Pharmacy Board
In Indianapolis on Thursday the Indiana state board of pharmacy reorganized with Fort Wayne member Charles B. Woodworth chosen as secretary. The post carries a $1,500 annual salary and has rotated among members. Woodworth becomes secretary for the second time.
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Indiana State Board of Pharmacy
Indianapolis
Charles
Woodworth
Fort Wayne
Mr. Woodworth
Organ Design for Saint Pauls Laithéran Church
W H A Donelly, a renowned organ architect and pianist of national fame, has been engaged by the St. Pauls Laith éran church building committee to design the $6,000 organ. His design likely includes an organ recital at the dedication.
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W. H A. Donelly
St. Paul's Laithéran Church
Myr. Donelly
St. Paul's Church
Echo of Elkhart Bank Wrecking
Mrs Ta dora Owens acting for her stockholders sues in federal court to set aside conveyances of Elkhart Hydraulic, Elkhart Paper, and St Joseph Hydraulic to Walter Brown and Elkhart Power, alleging property worth nearly a half million tied to the Elkhart National Bank failure. Also mentions Mrs Darwin A Poyser and Loretta visiting South Broadway. Independent booking agency dissolves after opposing a syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Tadora Owens
Ohio
Elkhart Hydraulic Company
Elkhart Paper Company
St. Joseph Hydraulic Company
Walter Brown
Elkhart Power Company
Elkhart National Bank
Two Full Tickets Nominated in Madison Wisconsin
Madison on May 20 saw rival Republican tickets in a split convention. Governor La Follette renominated himself and all state officers due January. The stalwarts backed Samuel A Cook for governor and selected a full slate for state offices. Delegates to the Chicago convention were chosen, with Spooner leading the stalwarts. The rift widens as factions diverge on electors though agreement exists on the presidential slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
LaFollette
Samuel A. Cook
Neenah, Pond
la Follette
University Gymnasium
Chicago
Wisconsin
Apooner
Quarles
Representative Babcock
Waterloo to gain full ownership of waterworks and electric plant
A DeKalb county Waterloo committee audited the Waterloo Water company affairs as it prepares to transfer ownership. The group includes D L Leas H J Leas F C Waterman Q E Montavon G W Sparks and A Bowman. The town aims to acquire complete control from the C L Olds Construction company after the interim operation by a temporary firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
DeKalb
Waterloo Water Company
D. L. Leas
H. J. Leas
Bank of Waterloo
F. C. Waterman
Q. E. Montavon
G. W. Sparks
and & A. Bowman
C. L. Olds
Advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills at Dreier & Bro.
A vintage ad declares the pills cure dyspepsia fever constipation and more from a drug store. It mocks youth disrespect and touts the product as age universal with a 28 cent price point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dreier & Bro
Trinity parish forms Kappa Sigma fraternity in 1920s style
A Trinity parish reports the organization of a fraternity named Kappa Sigma with officers named Charles Van Gonder as president Clarence Zook as vice president Edward Teagarden as secretary and Arnold Tresselt as treasurer. A separate medical boast claims pine forests cure many kidney and rheumatic ailments with Pineules sold by local firms Moyer Bros. Co. A. C. Gooke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Parish
Kappa Sigma
Phi
oMeers
Charles van Gonder
Clarence Zook
Edward Teagarden
Arnold Tresselt
Bright
Moyer Bros. Co
A. C. Gooke
Gocke
Two More Bishops Chosen In Methodists Conference
Los Angeles May 20 Dr William Burt of Italy elected bishop on the fifth ballot in the Methodist general conference. Rev Dr Luther B Wilson of Baltimore elected bishop on the sixth ballot. Burt led fifth ballot with 534 votes. Wilson secured 482 of 711 on sixth ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
William Burt
Italy
Methodist General Conference
Luther B. Wilson
Baltimore
Burt
Joseph Fb, Berry
Henry Spellmeyer
William Ef, McDowell
James W. Bashford
Luther Wilson
T. B. Neely
Hignest
L. B. Wilson
R. J. Cook
J. W. E. Bowen
H.¢. Tending
George P. Eckman
J. W. Smith
J. R. Day
William Bull
Rome
Wilbraham Academy
Wesleyan University
Drew Theological Seminary
New York
Jennings
Bowen
Smith
William A. Quayle
Eckman
Methodist Conference Opens With Union Talk
The M P Conference begins in Washington with about 200 delegates attending. Reverend D S Stephens of Kansas City delivers the opening address focusing on church union among Methodists Congregationalists and United Brethren. A plan for joint cooperation by the three denominations is discussed for presentation to the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General
Methodist Protestant Church
Methodists
Congregationalists
United Brethren
Addreen
Stephens
Kansas City
Kas
Soma
Presbyterian General Assembly session receives reports
Buffalo N Y December 20 reports were received at the first session under the general assembly of the Presbyterian church.
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Buffalo
General Assembly of the
A Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Ad Promotes Foley’s
An old advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Cure for healthy kidneys and purification of the blood. It claims to positively cure kidney and bladder diseases and to strengthen the whole system. Sold by Drefer & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Drefer & Bro
May reopen murder case in Hemlock area
Windfall Indiana reports a push to reopen the Lewis Yeager and Francis Sutton killings near Hemlock seven miles north of town. A petition signed by locals seeks renewal of the $1,000 reward for the murderers, tied to new evidence from residents involved in the case.
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Windfall
Ind
Lewis Yeager
Francis Sutton
Hemlock
Board of Commissioners of
Howard County
Den of Thieves Found in Albany
Police raid on a South Lansing street house uncovers a vast hoard of jewelry, many pieces traced to the Livingston and Depuyster families and the Livingston tomb raid, though police consider the origin may also be robberies from the Depuyster Tivoli summer home and other nearby unoccupied houses.
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Albany
Lady Mary Livingston
Livingston
Hudson
South Lansing Street
Lansing Street
King
Depuyster
Reilroad
Reading
Livingston Tomb
Tivoli
Harry 8 to lead western HQ with Indiana vice chair role
A Washington dispatch reports the president and aides urge the new national committee to elect Harry 8 of Indiana as vice chairman and place him in charge of the western headquarters at Chicago. Cornelius N Bliss would run New York headquarters while the chairman splits time between cities.
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Indianapolis
Washington
National Committee
Harry 8
Indiana
Chicas
New York
Cornelius N. Bliss
Southern Church Receives Reports At Assembly
Mobile Alabama May 20 Several reports were issued at the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church in the United States. The executive committees reported 162 beneficiaries on the roll call this year including 43 ministers 106 widows and 12 orphans. Endowment fund credits rose to 21052 and total funds on hand reached 40855 up from last year. Home missions reported the third year as most successful in church history with contributions surpassing last year by 28295 and focus on Arkansas Florida and Texas. The education committee noted 21409 received this year up from 20207 last year. Colored evangelization reported 30 pastors evangelists serving 85 churches with 124 profession of faith and 8612 in gifts.
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Mobile
Als
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
United States
Home Missions
Jnst
Home Mission
Arkansas
Florida
Texas
Assembly
Plan of Home Missions
Executive Committee of
Colored Evangelization
Judge O N Heaton Visits Coldwater Michigan
Judge O N Heaton makes a courtesy visit to Coldwater Michigan meeting local officials and residents during a brief stay in the town.
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O. N. Heaton
Coldwater, Mich
Grand Lodge Selects Funds For Greensburg Orphans Home Improve
Indianapolis May 20 The Grand Lodge of Indiana voted 60 cents per member for subordinate lodges and 40 cents for each Rebekah member to raise about 50,000 for the Greensburg Orphans Home expansion. Funds go to E G Hogate, with plans to care for about 200 children.
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Indianapolis
Grand LO. C
Greensburg
Rebekah Order
Hogate
W. H. Talbott
Talbott
Edwin Faryer
Rushville
KR. H. Holiwood
Hi. W. Leedy
W. A. Morris
Frankfort
Alexander Johnson
Fort Wayne
Benjamin Franklin
Jacob Joel
Crawfordsville
F. E. Lanbert
South Bend
Marion Crosley
Francis Coops
Hammond
D. M. Bell
Dunkirk
B. L. Cox
Marion
Grand Lodge
Bought a Fortune for Mere Pittance in Real Estate Mixup
New York May 20 Through a misunderstanding on the real estate exchange J C Davis a broker dealing in suburban lots has made a small fortune He bought at auction for 815 a block of securities worth more than 180000 Some time after the action had been closed it was learned that a representative of the owner who was to have been present to support the market and keep the stock from being sacrificed had misunderstood the matter and was absent Davis offered to cancel his purchase if it could be shown that the securities belonged to a person who would be seriously hurt financially This brought to light the fact that the sale was for the estate of Theodora Havemeyer and the dealer in suburban lots took up his bargains.
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New York
J. C. Davis
Davis
Theodora Havemeyer
Gave The Baby Away By Humane Officer Schlaudroff
Humane Officer Schlaudroff investigated a report that Nell Zuber carried a baby and added whisky to its milk to induce movement. He found she had gave the child to Mrs. Charles Walker. The infant was left on the Walkers door step and kept there for now. The Walkers plan to keep the baby. Local couples J R Harper William Mate and Guas Steger bought auto boats from Meyer Cycle company to be in service at Rome City in about ten days. Auto boats promise higher speed than launches and will be used on Sylvan lake this summer by Mort Wayne’s group.
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Humane
Schlaudroff
Nell Zuber
Charles Walker
Ubor
Tacob Zuber
Bloomingdale
Messrs
J. R. Harper
William Mate
Gua Steger
Meyer Cycle Company
Rome City
Sylvan Lake
Mort Wayne
Rev J Addison Henry elected moderator of Presbyterian assembly
Buffalo N Y May 20 Rev J Addison Henry D D of Philadelphia was unanimously chosen moderator by the Presbyterian general assembly opening in the Lafayette Avenue church. No other candidate was named. Retirement moderator Rev Dr Robert Coyle of Denver delivered a sobering sermon on the home, modern morals, and the drift away from organized Christianity.
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Buffalo
N. Y
J. Addison Henry
D. D
Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian
Howard Sense Johnston
New York
Moffat
Washington and Jefferson College
Robert Coyle
Denver
Henry
Princeton Presbyterian Church
Cranbury
N. J
Symmes C. Henry
Hen. J
Symmes
Princeton University
Princeton Seminary
General Assembly
Coyle
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Linois
FIX Plans
Adjutant General’s Office
Lew Dockstader
Gama
Washington Polices
Mn. Woodworth
Elkhart
Brown
Darwin A. Poyser
Loretta
Kaw
Hiram Poyser
South Broadway
Poyser
Booking Agency
Independant Booking Agency
Rocky Mountains
Committee of Waterloo
Water Company
Dr. Burt
Rowler Gang
Harry
New Will
West
Man ‘O
Southern Church
Presbyterian Assembly At
C. F
Orphans’ Home
System of Assessments
Mrs. C. P. Wilkins
Kendallville
Annie Danehy
Thomas Eclectric
Dean
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