New Officers Elected by Indiana Charities and Corrections
The Indiana conference of charities and corrections met in session at Terre Haute and elected officers for the coming year. President is Demarcus O Brown of Indianapolis. vice presidents include Samuel M Foster of Fort Wayne Theodore F Roze of Muncie Mrs OC B Oakes of Indianapolis W W Ross of Evansville Judge S B Davis of Terre Haute P O'Brien of South Bend J W Macy of Winchester and Rev. (continues). The group adopted Terre Haute as the 1904 meeting site and authorized talks with Winona Assembly about dedicating a week to charitable and correctional studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Conference of Charities and Corrections
Terre Haute
Winona
Muncie
B. Oakes
Indianapolis
W. W. Ross
Evansville
B. Davis
Terre Hants
P. O'Brien
South Bend
J. W. Macy
Winchester
Charoe
Tabbi Frederick Colin
Clara Zollays
Seasion
Johnson
Misa Currie Rain
Mra. Goodrich
Juvenile court talks mark state conference debate
At the Indiana state conference the first ever debate on juvenile court reform and the Inez Ingalds ture arose. W B Miller presided over the round table with Judge George Brubbs and Judge Rinba among discussants on the aim of reclaiming juvenile offenders through probation and non custodial care.
Juvenile reform talk at Indiana conference discussed
Judges and county officials debated detention of boys under fourteen as a jail alternative. C 0 Merica urged local facilities, while others echoed child saving aims and cautioned against railroaded outcomes. Probation officers and pastors spoke on church roles and evolving charity methods.
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Stubbs
C. 0
Merica
Warsaw
United States
H. S. Smith
Allen County
Patton
W. B. Farmer
Indianapollis
Frank Stevenson
Indianapolis
Bii
Stevenson
Charity through organized effort urged by church leaders
The ideal charity aids men to help themselves and should be pursued through existing organizations. The church should unite with these groups, using them as the mechanism to extend aid. It is a waste of sympathy and resources not to collaborate.
Socialist speaker Bowlen acquitted after obstruction charge
J William Bowlen, arrested for obstructing a public highway while speaking at Berry and Calhoun streets, was acquitted in police court. Witnesses testified crowd size around eighty and efforts to keep the street clear. Bowlen stated he would not take the oath, choosing affirmation. Judge Dreibelbiss and Prosecutor Emrick found no case. Other docket items included a Wabash youth, Francis Johnson, for intoxication and a man named DeRome facing public intoxication and trespass charges. Mayor Berghoff indicated trial enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Bowlen
Pappert
Bowlen
Berry
Calhoun
J. W. McDonald
E. J. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Emrick
Dreibelbiss
Teing
Charles DeRome
Berghoff
DeRomo
Batchelder Schoch Wedding Vows in 7 O’clock Ceremony
Miss Lizzie Moris Schoch became Mrs Nicholas J Batchelder in a prett y ceremony at 7 PM held at the Schoch home. Rev D E Zechiel officiated as about one hundred guests attended including relatives from Bluffton and Nappanee. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 13830 North Harrison Street after returning.
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Sirs
A. F. Schoch
Mies Lizzie Moris Schoch
Nicholas J. Batchelder
Janetts
Maria Schoch
Addie Heffler
Sam Kelker
D. E. Zechiel
Bethel Evangelical Church
Miss Mettler
George Mossman
Bluffton
Endinger Repp Couple Wed in Maysville
Miss Lillian Repp and Emanuel Endinger were married Thursday by Rev. A K Zartman at the bride's sister residence in East Washington street. The bride formerly resided in Maysville and the couple will establish a home at 1016 Taylor Street.
Man in Apron Fooled Police In Dies Heist
William Curtis aroused Detective Rule's suspicion by wearing an apron and sleeves rolled up while pretending to work with dies. Curtis fled north along Nickel Plate tracks but was chased from a smith shop to a bridge over St Marys river before being captured and questioned at the police station. Curtis claimed he bought the dies for $2 and later arrived in the city on a Nickel Plate freight. No stolen-dies report had been received, police said.
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William Curtis
Detective Rule
Curtis
West Main Street
Eckert
Rule
St. Mary's River
Clty
Bulo
Smallpox fear and civic actions across northern Indiana
Northern Indiana residents brace for a smallpox wave this winter as quarantines in Columbia City affect six households. La Porte citizens vow a $50,000 local subsidy to attract Cable Piamo, while other notes report political, religious and social changes, including Rev A G Yount’s church shift and memorial gifts to Goshen Public Library. Nearby incidents include a fatal trench burial near Mariow, possible murder linked to Brugh, a runaway traveler near Montpelier, and long time Huntington County resident Noah Wilmore’s death.
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Laporte
Cable Piamo Company
Chievo
Noah Wilmore
Huntington County
Plum Tree
Brugh
Erie
Monterey
Homer Lyons
Montpelier
Joel P. Heatwole
Northfield
Minn
Elthart County
Goshen
Morocco
J. H. Heatwole
Ella Heatwole
Woman Scalding Water Accident Injures Mrs Bertha Sheets
Mrs Bertha Sheets, daughter of Harrison De Haven the city building janitor, overturned a boiler of scalding water while washing clothes causing severe burns to her legs. The incident occurred yesterday as she handled a boiler on the family stove and will keep her bedridden for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Sheets
Harrison de Haven
Boiler accident leaves woman severely injured and exposed
A boiler accident caused severe injuries to a woman who fell, splashing water on her legs and feet. Dr. McEvoy treated the burns as the injured sister’s health worsens from months of illness and is not expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sida
Ier
McEvoy
Reverend Aller Honored with Life Directorship in Mission Society
Pastor B W Allen of the West Jefferson Street Church of Christ has been named a director for life on the Foreign Missionary Society of the Christian church. The appointment places him on the board of management,Recognizing the church’s active missionary work and growing contributions, the society oversees more than 400 missionaries worldwide. The church supports the effort with a substantial share, reflecting increased activity under Allen’s pastorate. The article also notes a local General Culture club meeting at 228 East Pontiac Street with discussions on Romeo and Juliet and current events.
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B. W. Allen
West Jefferson Street
General Culture Club
5. E. Hamlett
East
Pontiac Street
A.W. Lines
Isabella Bradley
C. M. Chambera
Riley
R. C. Houck
Court pronounces Curt Jett’s doom in Kentucky
In Cynthiana Kentucky on September 26 Judge Osborne orders Curtiss Jett hanged with execution set for December 18 for the 1902 killing of James Cock in Jackson Kentucky. Judge Blanton announces intent to appeal while Jett asks not to be moved to Lexington and argues for a new trial.
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Cynthiana
Curtiss Jett
Osborne
Suuries
James Cockall
Jackson
Blanton
Jett
Lexington
Court of Appeals
Frankfort
Wage Increase Granted to 8000 Chicago Northwestern Workers
The Chicago and Northwestern railway awards wage raises to 8000 car and locomotive shop employees, totaling about 300000 dollars annually. Unions had pressed for a three cent per hour rise, union recognition, and better shop conditions, leading to reopened negotiations and the appointment of a union steward in each shop.
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Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Strike ties up cars in Newark street railway
Newark on September 25 the North Jersey Street railway workers returned to work after a night strike. The company signed no agreement but promised to consider changing the split run system. All lines were in full operation and traffic ran normally with only regular police on duty.
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Newark
N. J
North Jersey Street Railway
Public Service Corporation
Strike Ends as Workers Return to Duty at Headquarters
At polling headquarters officials reported no trouble expected as workers decide to resume duties, signaling the strike to be ended for the present following last night's decision to return to work.
Murderer Hanged in Lander Wyoming Jail Yard
James Keffer, condemned for killing William Warren, was hanged in the Lander jail yard. The execution drew large crowds as the first legal hanging in the state since 1893. Warren, stock tender for the Lander Rawlins stage company, was shot while asleep and robbed near Bruce two and a half years ago. Keffer claimed five dollars of Warren’s money but denied knowledge of the crime.
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Carmody
Bruce
Warren
Keffer
Farmers Congress Elects New Officers
Niagara Falls N C Sept 25 The farmers national congress adjourned after electing Harvie Jordan president Col Bene han Cameron Anstries president Joshua Strange second vice president Dr J H Reynolds treasurer John M Stahl secretary G M Whittaker first assistant secretary A C Tuller second assistant secretary Luther Tucker third assistant secretary An executive committee was named EH Wickey Levi Morrison and W L Ames The next congress likely to be held with the St Louis exposition.
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Niagara Falls
N. C
Farmers’ National Congress
Harvie Jordan
Monticello
Col
Benehan Cameron
Staggville
Anstries
Joshua Strange
Mar
A. C. Tuller
Dourin
Iowa
Luther Tucker
Albany
W. Wickey
Ocean Springs
Missy Levi Morrison
Greenville
W. L. Ames
Oregon
Wis
St. Louis Exposition
Philadelphia and Reading to run Shamokin collieries four days
General Manager Henderson said the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company will work its Shamokin collieries only four days next week due to limited demand. Shenandoah City and Bilgar Creek will shut tomorrow for repairs. North Mahanoy closes October 3. Lehigh and Wilkesbarre continues as usual.
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Philadelphia
Henderson
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Shenandoah City
Bilgar Creek
North Mahanoy
Lehigh
Wilkesbarre
Hillsdale man commits suicide in Cleveland hotel
A Hillsdale Michigan man identified as BF A Jennings about 35 shot himself in the temple at the Imperial hotel on Seneca street in Cleveland. He was taken to a hospital and is expected to die. He left a note giving his Hillsdale address and his father’s name.
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Cleveland
Ohio
BF. A. Jennings
Hillsdale
Mich
Imperial
Seneca Street
Jennings
F. A. Jennings
Meadstrest
Hillsdale, Mich
C. H. Jennings
Starved to Death in Car Found Near Brownsville
In Brownsville Pennsylvania two men were found dead in a lumber car from Michigan. One body lay on the lumber and the other seated. authorities believe they crawled in to steal a ride and died locked inside. Deputy Coroner Ross conducts the inquest.
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Brownsville
W. G. Higinbotham
Monogahela
Michigan
Ross
Fire Ravages Toronto Island Docks and Hotel Hanson
Fire sweeps Toronto island destroying docks ticket offices and Hotel Hanson as water service proves inadequate. The blaze threatens complete destruction of the structures on the island.
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Toronto
Rule of Rifles Welds 10 Court in Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek Colorado September 26. The military yielded to court authority ending fears of a clash. General Chase had refused to recognize Judge Leeds habeas corpus decree prompting a telephone agreement between Governor Peabody and Adjutant General Sherman Bell. Brigadier General Chase was ordered to comply and several detainees were released to enthusiastic crowds of union miners.
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Cripple Creek
General Chase
National Guard
Chase
Seeda
Peabody
Sherman Bell
John Chase
First Brigade National Guard
Colorado
Leeds
Fourth Judicial District
Colorado County
Golo
Jense
Pri
Werman Parker
Charles Campbell
Toe Th. Rafferty
H. W. McKinney
Approve Memorial Building For Washington Lodge
At the sovereign grand lodge session in Baltimore the finance committee's report on a proposed million dollar memorial building for Washington lodge was adopted. The lodge may solicit outside Maryland contributions, but the sovereign grand lodge name will not be connected to the project. Memorial services were approved for the Rebekah lodges and 2000 Patriarchs Militant members departed for Washington to be hosted by local lodges.
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Baltimore
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Washington Lodge
Maryland
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Rebekah
Washington
Old Laws In New Apparel Probers and Pro-Verb Echoes
A Philadelphia Press piece quotes a club member listing maxims from rich families as guidance for youth, with items like a stitch in time saves nine and love of money is the root of all evil. It then reports President Roosevelt's first Oyster Bay appearance of the season, riding with Mrs. Roosevelt, bowing to locals, transacting no village business, at Sagamore Hill and Sayville rides.
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Sacc
Morgan
Philadelphia Press
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Bill
Sayville
Sagamore Hill
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D. J. Torhune
Linton
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Michigan City
M. L. Frauerlicht
Lafayette
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Jeffersonville
Jesph G. Rogers
Logansport
Ball
Miss Minetta
Knightatown
Mra
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Blam
Binora Robinson
Richmond
Hhard
Inez Ingldla
Subjsat
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George W. Brubbs
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Bhibbs
Richard A. Tuthily
Juvenile Court of
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Winona Assembly
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Indiana
A. G. Yount
Winamac
Presbyteriana
William Grindle
Mariow
Columbia City
E. W. Aller
Foreign Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Curt Jett
Farmers’ Congress
Detroit
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Lake Superior
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