Car Shortage Sparks Public Outcry Over Demurrage Rules
Seaport cities hold thousands of export bound cars for 30 to 60 days due to a demurrage rule. In New York and other cities freight cars must be cleared within two days for local delivery, but sixty days delay applies if shipments are to be transshipped by boat. The Interstate Commerce Commission will investigate this growing congestion affecting fuel and coal distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fort Wayne
Interstate Commerce Commission
Riley Birthday Celebrations Highlight Hoosier Poet
Indiana held up James Whitcomb Riley as the Hoosier poet while observances spread across towns and cities in a week of reminders that he remains a beloved figure while living. The tribute lauds Riley as a poet of the people reflecting human tenderness and the common heart through plain daily experience.
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Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley
Mr. Riley
Indianapolis
America
Riley
Guage
Safety First as General Rule Spurs Industry Talk
At the national Conservation Congress in Indianapolis Melville W. Mix urged education of workers to make safety the first priority in all trades. He blamed speed and competition for elevating risk and argued safety must guide business practice, not just individual caution.
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National Conservation Congress
Indianapolis
Melville W. Mix
Mishawaka
Mix
One Day's Catch by Fitzpatrick and Burkett at Adams Lake
William T. Fitzpatrick of the Pennsylvania shop and Grant Burkett of Rome City boated a large day’s catch at Adams Lake. The string included thirty two large bass and bluegills, tied on a line and believed to weigh over thirty pounds. Fitzpatrick has spent much of the summer fishing the Rome City area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania
Grant Burkett
Rome City
Adamia Lake
Fitzaptrick
Fitzpatrick
Adams Lake
Young Couple Defies Odds to Wed Amid Doubts
The record notes the couple remained undismayed by an uncertain outlook and announced a willingness to take a chance on marriage. Considering their ages, observers say they acted on their desire to wed despite potential consequences.
Promoters Consider Electric Line From Angola to Fort Wayne
Rumors suggest a proposal to build an interurban electric line from Angola to Waterloo to connect with the Toledo and Chicago line into Fort Wayne. The foundation is uncertain but a Fort Wayne outlet to northern towns and lakes, including Lake Wawasee, seems destined.
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Angola
Waterloo
Toledo
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Lake Wawasee
Pfeffer Death Recalls Kansas Senator and Whiskers Legend
The death of William A. Pfeffer, former Kansas populist senator, brings back memories of a national figure whose fame rose after his 1891 election to Congress and faded soon after. Pfeffer and his famous whiskers matched the notoriety of another Kansas figure noted for not wearing socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Pfeffer
Kansas
National Congress
Senator Pfeffer
War stance clashes with Nicaragua battle report
The article notes American troops besieged and captured a Nicarangan town after a battle where four Americans died and many were wounded, yet the government insists the United States is not at war. Diplomats may see this as a distinction without difference.
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Nicaranga
Uncle Sam
Morgan and the cost of living critique in politics
The passage notes J. Pierpont Morgan’s stance on the high cost of living and his campaign contributions. It contrasts his 1904 donation of 150000 dollars and 1908 return of 50000 dollars with no evident contribution to the current campaign, implying unequal burdens on prominent financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Campaign finance shift eases GOP fund burden this year
The nationwide clash over business influence in politics trims campaign burdens. Corporations no longer must match 1904 levels of giving, as they contributed 73 percent of the Republican national committee fund then, a notable change with compensating effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Indianapolis mayor leads drive against vice district
The citizens reform committee in Indianapolis has pushed Mayor Shank to launch a broad crusade against the city’s vice district. Most residents, apart from the mayor, agreed the issue cannot be solved by temporary measures.
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Citizens’ Reform Committee
Indianapolis
Shank
Campaign Orators Face Apathy As World Series Spotlight Shifts
Campaign orators may see reduced public attention in coming days as the world's series games draw focus away from political discourse. Spell-binders could be forced to measure strength by public interest in the baseball event, surrendering the spotlight briefly to the game.
Taft visits Massachusetts county fairs amid campaigning tradition
President Taft spent last week touring two Massachusetts county fairs and clearly enjoyed the trip. He followed a long-standing practice, a precedent dating back to earlier campaigns, that fairs are good venues for political work.
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Taft
Massachusetts
Fort Wayne Seeks Big Home Coming Week
The piece envisions a large Fort Wayne home coming next year as a festival to unite former residents now scattered worldwide. It notes many would welcome a chance to return home for a grand celebration.
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Fort Wayne
Voter Registration Rush Noted Amid Confusion
Fragmentary report notes a rush for voter registration with officials mentioning Monday delays and voters facing lines and uncertainty as registration centers work to process inquiries and entries.
Postmaster slain by thief near Brazil Indiana
Brazil Ind Oct 7 Daniel Newton 39 postmaster merchant and land owner of Lena nine miles northeast was shot and robbed about 830 PM Saturday night. A catcher with stamps and post office receipts about 60 dollars was taken the thief left 300 dollars in Newtons vest pocket. Authorities found no clue and made no investigation until morning.
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Brazil
Ind
Daniel Newton
Lena
Here
Newton
Pfanschmidt Arrested for Quadruple Murder
Ray Pfanschmidt, 23, was arrested in connection with the Pfanschmidt quadruple murder. Authorities allege murder of Blanche Pfanschmidt, his sister, and the deaths of Charles A Pfanschmidt, Mrs Mathilda Pfanschmidt, their daughter, and Emma Kaempen at the family home southeast of Quincy. Blood-stained Kahaki uniform and bloodhounds tied him to the crime.
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Quincy
Til
Ray Pfanschmidt
Pfanschmidt
Blanche Pfanschmidt
Young Pfanschmidt
Charles A. Pfanschmidt
Mathilda Pfanschmidt
J. L. Frese
Jealous roomer tries suicide over wife rumors
Indianapolis reports Peter Woodward a 25 year old roomer attempted death by poison after roomers teased him about his wife. He survived thanks to Dr F E Hipes of the city dispensary. Mrs Woodward said jealousy grew as stories from other roomers circulated about men in love with her.
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Indianapolis
Peter Woodward
Woodward
F. E. Hipes
Bishop White May Move Episcopal See to South Bend
South Bend, Oct 7 Bishop John Hazen White of Michigan City may transfer the Episcopal bishopric to South Bend. A move is under way and likely to succeed. If he comes, he would assume the rectorate of St James church which currently lacks a pastor. White is preaching here and highly popular with the congregation backing the move.
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South Bend
Ind
John Hazen White
Michigan City
Episcopal Church
White
St. James Church
Confesses Many Thefts By Escaped Indiana Youth
Willard Gibson, 17, who fled Plainfield boys' school last Friday, is found in his father’s barn west of Lafayette. He carries stolen jewelry hardware and goods from Pittsboro and Plainfield stores and money from the school robbery. He admits burglaries since leaving Plainfield. earlier he shot his younger brother and sister but faced no punishment.
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Lafayette
Ind
Willard Gibson
Plainfield
John Kluth
Pittsboro
Kluth
Gibson
Escaped Prisoners Captured After St. Joseph Breakout
Laporte Indiana October 7 Jacob Gilman twenty seven of Chicago and Henry Heidt seventeen of Milwaukee were captured here by Chief of Police Meinke in an attempted robbery after escaping from the jail at St Joseph Michigan Friday night Scott the third man who escaped remains at large
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Laporte
Ind
Jacob Gilman
Chicago
Henry Heidt
Milwaukee
St. Joseph
Mich
Meinke
Scott
Robbers strike Monon station in Bedford theft
In Bedford Indiana robbers broke into the Monon railroad station during the night agent’s absence and escaped with 200 dollars. They were traced to the railroad yards and are believed to have boarded a moving train.
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Bedford
Ind
Monon
Train Kills Deaf Man in Massey Near Oakland City
John Myers of Princeton was struck and killed by a Chicago and Eastern Illinois train at Massey near Oakland City. Myers was deaf and did not hear the warning whistle.
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Oakland City
Ind
John Myers
Princeton
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Massey
Here
Myers
Harnessmaker Alfred Hosack Dies in Columbia City
Alfred Hosack a longtime harnessmaker and former commander of the G A R post in Columbia City Indiana died Saturday afternoon at age 69 in his home. He was a well known local figure and Civil War veteran.
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Columbia City
Ind
Alfred Hosack
Homer King Dies in Larwill After Illness
Homer King 69, longtime Larwill resident and Civil War veteran, died after an extended illness. Funeral plans were not listed.
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Homer King
Larwill
Bridge at Newville advances despite carpenters delay
Auburn Indiana October 4 Commissioners E A Bordner and Ted Kelham inspected the Newville river bridge and reported progress satisfactory. George Shey faced difficulties securing concrete form carpenters causing a brief delay but forms should be completed soon ready for concrete pouring.
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Auburn
Ind
E. A. Bordner
Ted Kelham
Newville River
George Shey
English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Celebrates Jubilee
Crowds filled the English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer as it marked its twelfth anniversary with morning services led by Rev. C F W Meyer of Evanston and an evening service by Rev. K Kretzmann of Kendallville. A Sunday school chorus and Concordia college quartet performed. Visitors from outside the city were hosted, and Rev. Meyer stays in town until Tuesday afternoon.
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Rev. K. Kretzmann
Kenndallville
Former Whitley County Man Found Alive After 30 Years
Columbia City Indiana reports Det Dr Joe Stewart aged 60 a tuberculosis specialist and son of Louis M Stewart long presumed dead reappears in Steamboat Oregon after thirty years writing to his half sister Mrs M H Masto Ellsworth street. He recalls childhood memories and says he has no intention to return home though Stewart estate was settled long ago.
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Whitley County
Columbia City
Ind
Joe Stewart
Louis M. Stewart
Cleveland Township
Steamboat
Oregon
M. H. Maston
Ellsworth Street
Stewart
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Notice
Seymour A Misner 26 civil engineer and Claudine Smithley 22 announced as a couple. Harry J Adams 22 knitter and Marie Messiman 18. Frederick H W Kanne 53 traveling salesman and Adelia Hazelett 47. Benjamin H Denner 31 express messenger and Nellie M Larimore 30. George R Tilden 21 farmer and Susie M Baker 19. William H Luce 32 horse dealer and Maude Lynch 20. John F Engle 25 conductor and Amelia B Milla 29. John W Bowers 59 roadman and Mary E Wood 860. Alfred C Linton 23 manager and Celeste B Gruber 21. Calvin Baker 5 farmer and Effie D Heltzel 18. Joseph W Bickel 26 electrician and Dora Grable 28. Abbie S Baker 23 driver and Maggie L Hullinger 26.
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Seymour A. Misner
Claudine Smithley
Harry J. Adams
Marie Messiman
Frederick H. W. Kanne
Adelia Hazelett
Benjamin H. Denner
Nellie M. Larimore
George R. Tilden
Susie M. Baker
William H. Luce
Maude Lynch
John F. Engle
Amelia B. Milla
John W. Bowers
Mary E. Wood
Alfred C. Linton
Celeste B. Gruber
Calvin Baker
Farmer
Effie D. Heltzel
Joseph W. Bickel
Dora Grable
Abbie S. Baker
Maggie L. Hullinger
Two More Die From Mad Dog Bites In Huntington Area
In Huntington Indiana on October 7 two more victims were added to the mad dog list Ora Oxley and a Dallas township lad named Starbuck were bitten by a dog matching the earlier description. J A Doverburg of Salamonie township was bitten the following morning. The bites occurred Tuesday evening just before dusk.
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Huntington
Ind
Ora Oxley
Starbuck
Dallas Township
J. A. Doverburg
Salamonie Township
Farmer in Union township critically ill in Indiana
Columbia Indiana September 26 Philip Has a farmer from Union township has suffered heart trouble for four years and was confined at home for a month now bedridden. Mrs Alice from Indianapolis a trained nurse is caring for him and considered in serious condition.
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Columbia
City
Ind
Philip
Union Township
Alice Dm
Indianapolis
Hessie
Becker on trial for murder of gambler Rosenthal
Charles Becker former head of a New York police "strong arm squad" goes to trial for his life on an indictment for the murder of gambler Herman Rosenthal. John F. McIntyre fights delay, but Justice Goff overrules. jury selection starts at 1 PM.
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
John F. McIntyre
Goff
Beckers Trial Looms in Rosenthal Case Winds Delay
Prosecutors press Becker murder case while grand jury selection begins for Rosenthal proceedings. Herrlich questioned as ex policeman. Becker trial delayed by illness of Hart as Zelig’s death influences defense strategy. Crowds fill court as 250 jurors are gathered for deliberations.
Death ruled self inflicted in Auburn man case
Auburn Indiana October 7 the coroner announced Albert F Frederickson of Butler township died from his own actions. He was found lying in a barn by his wife Friday afternoon with a carbolic acid soaked handkerchief nearby leading to the ruling of death by own action.
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Auburn
Ind
Albert F. Frederickson
Butler Township
Briggs
Fredericks
William Pfeffer Dies in Kansas Senate Era
Topeka Kansas reports the death of William Pfeffer aged 81 in Grenola after shock from a leg amputation. Pfeffer served in the state senate elected in 1891 for six years as part of the populist legislature.
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Topeka
Kan
William
Biancas
Grenola
Pfeffer
Senate
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