Indiana penal farm plan eyed by state commission
The Indiana penal farm commission plans a tour to study similar institutions as a reformative option for misdemeanants. Reports from San Diego and other cities suggest such facilities can reform offenders and even generate revenue, prompting Indiana to act if research confirms benefits.
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Indiana Penal Farm Commission
Janary
Sentinel
San Diego
Indiana
Cleveland
Baltimore
Washington
South Bend Chamber Pushes Railcar Interchange Rule
The South Bend chamber of commerce seeks to force railroads to interchange freight cars with competing lines on side tracks to aid unloading at team tracks. Shippers argue this would cut handling time and costs, while railroads reportedly refuse to switch cars across lines. The Indiana railroad commission will hold a hearing soon to consider relief.
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Indiana
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Railroad Commission
Campaign optimism amid business growth cites McCrea view
The piece notes absence of doom mongers in this campaign and cites President McCrea of the Pennsylvania Railroad saying prosperity is here and the country heads toward better times. It argues politics should not wreck business and contrasts past belief with current optimism.
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Republic
United States
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Uts
McCrea
Zion Lutheran honors pastor and two teachers on anniversaries
The Zion Lutheran congregation celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of Rev. C H Luehr as minister and Prof. Wm A G Wolf as teacher, plus Prof F A Klein marking twenty five years as principal. Gold watches were given to Luehr and Wolf, Klein received a leather couch. The service featured Concordia College octet and a city band.
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Zion Lutheran Church
C.H. Luehr
F. A. Klein
Wm. A. G. Wolf
Luehr
Wolf
Klein
Zion Lutheran
Mr. Luehr
Zion Church
M. Luecke
Concordia College
August Lange
Concordia
P. Stoeppelwerth
Trinity
J. R. Graebner
Redeemer
C. M. E. Heintz
Paul Schuelke
Zion’s
C. H. Luehr
Henry Juengel
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America
Chicago
Concordia Seminary
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Fort Wayne
Wiesbaden
New York City
Addison College
Illinois
Logansport
Zion
Luther League
Walther League
T. Wayne
Altemont
Soest
Ind
O. M. FE. Heintz
Wm. F. Bennihoff
Paul Schnelke
Sile
Aerial navigation boom shadows deadly cost
The piece notes many youths enter aviation, with clear gains in speed, duration, and altitude but warns progress brings high life loss. It argues that true safety in flight requires a tremendous price in lives, and one tragedy offers little lesson for future pilots. Aeroplaning is safe only until it kills.
Beef prices meet skyward talk as cattle rise in Chicago market
In Chicago the beeves fetch 10.90 per hundred pounds amid rivalry with Vedrines’s airship feats in Illinois. Predictions of 11-cent cattle on foot loom, signaling higher consumer beef costs. Maine election results show Republicans Democrats and Progressives all express pleased tones despite past tensions.
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Chicago
Vedrines
Illinois
Maine
Indiana voters hear open state campaign pledge
Judge Ralston, Mr Beveridge, and Colonel Durbin assert the Indiana campaign is openly fought. Dozens of lesser Hoosier orators are expected to join to corroborate the gubernatorial nominees’ testimony.
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Judge Ralston
Mr. Beveridge
Colonel Durbin
Indiana
Ohio versus Washington on women voting rights contrast
The passage contrasts Ohio defying a woman suffrage proposition with Washington nominating women to legislative posts under its primary system. It implies Ohio should feel shame for its stance.
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Ohio
Washington
Beveridge Addresses Kokomo On Humanity Gospel
Albert J. Beveridge, progressive candidate for governor, spoke to a large crowd in Kokomo Indiana and outlined the new party’s themes. He said the gospel of humanity must be written into the law, criticizing the old parties for ignoring humanitarian questions in favor of selfish interests.
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Kokomo
Ind
Albert J. Beveridge
Ord
Tornado Kills 3 In Onondaga County North of Syracuse
A tornado in Onondaga county killed three people and injured about fifty as it swept a ten mile path from Longbranch to North Syracuse. The Syracuse university navy gear and ships were damaged, and farms, barns, and the Church Hill area suffered heavy destruction with extensive property losses estimated at $250,000.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Onondaga County
William Madison
J. Depp
Fulton
Charles Chapman
Salina
Longbranch
Syracuse University Navy
Hitchers Hill
H. A. Wendel
Mrs. Wendel
L Wan
Mrs.Wendel
Marshall Sees State Action as Remedy for Trusts
Kansas City dispatch notes Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana argues trusts should be tackled by state action, not federal. He urges states to sue to revoke charters and bar licenses, criticizing national campaign tactics and urging voter freedom and honest politics.
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Kansas City
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Kan
Gen‘lemon
America
Kansas
Republican Party
Kaneas
Tate
Mies Candhinte
Wilson Campaign Travels Through Indiana and Ohio
Governor Woodrow Wilson campaigned from his special car as it moved toward Chicago. Crowds gathered at Bradford Ohio Union City and Ridgeville Indiana with women among the onlookers. He spoke at Hartford City and Marion and praised Mr Bryan while stressing the front platform.
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Ridgeville
Ind
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Bradford
Union City
Hartford City
Mr. Bryan
Marion
Wilson arrives in Columbus amid train delays and discomfort
Gov. Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic presidential nominee, passed through Columbus at 8 a.m. en route to Des Moines for a State Fair speech. His private car could not attach to fast trains, causing a long day on the rails and a delayed start toward Chicago. He complained about the arrangements and spent the day reading and dictating.
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Columbus
Ohio
Woods Row Wilson
Des Moines
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Chicago
Sioux City
Wilson to Visit Bryan in Lincoln October 6
Lincoln Neb Sept 16 announces that Governor Wilson will be the guest of William J Bryan Sunday October 6 after his address here the day before. This marks the first chance for a meeting between the democratic nominee and Bryan since the Baltimore convention.
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Lincoln
Neb
Wilson
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Baltimore
Mania for Stealing Ends in Jail for Selah Moore
Selah Moore, sought in a larceny case, is jailed in Columbia City awaiting grand jury action after being arrested in Fort Wayne. She admits guilt and is prepared to face the court. Parents say she is past help but she is described as straight and helpful at home. She turns 18 in November.
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Columbia City
Ind
Selah Moore
Fort Wayne
Robert Moore
Atring
Bishop Visits Wabash for Confirmation Ceremony
In Wabash Indiana on September 13 the canonical visitation of St Bernard's Catholic Church was led by Bishop Herman Alerding of Fort Wayne. The event included a large group of lay youths, a formal procession, and the confirmation of many boys and girls. Father Sullivan welcomed the bishop at the church doors.
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Wabash
Ind
St.Bernard's Catholic Church
Ite
Herman
Joseph Alerding
Fort Wayne
L.ys
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