Famine relief funds urged as Japanese crisis grows
A Red Cross appeal from New York warns the famine in Japan will require between 2.16 and 2.7 million dollars for vulnerable peasants through September. Chief secretary Chauncey Langdon notes 120,000 to 150,000 peasants will need care until harvest time, with totals rising as adverse conditions persist. Contributors urged to send gifts to Jacob B. Bchin in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe-Mefine Prean Association
New York
Jacob HL
Seni
Japanese Famine Fund
Uie
Cas Weed
Ster Crose Society
Migs Michel
J. Boardman
Central Committee
Pega
Chauncey Langdon
Jacob B. Bchin
Big Four and Wabash rail interlocking project advances
Construction work proceeds on a new interlocking plant to protect switches over four divisions including the Big Four and the Lake Erie and Western. Contracts awarded to Central States Bridge for bridges and turntables, American Bridge for four span bridges at Lafayette and Fremont. Plans to double the Lafayette to Templeton track and reduce single-track issues.
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Hicago
L. E
Lafayette
American Bridge Company
Sandusky River
Fremont
Templeton
Big Four
Shaming Women At Hearings Becomes Political Rally
President Roosevelt is berated by Labor leader Huber and union allies over tax laws and labor protections. Skillman’s trial for child theft prompts shouted attacks on witnesses including remarks about a wife’s reputation. Jurisdiction dispute follows Jamestown expo location ruling, with Norfolk gaining control. Judge Alford resumes instruction to jurors.
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Pantho Skillman
John M. Uiey
Skillman
Edith Skillman
Mary Workman
Dalley
Skillmans
Sherrick
Gentlemun
Front Alford
Detroit Canoes and Pianos Offer Bold Bargains
Detroit offers bargain listings for canoes at $1 and pianos starting TK, with bicycle sites priced at $1 to . . Gue Habich of 121 W. Washington appears among the odd ads.
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Detroit
Gue Habich
Washington
Republican State Convention Nears With 180 Delegates
Aspirants in Marion County focus on selecting 180 delegates for Indiana's big Republican state convention next week. State committee headquarters led by Secretary Cay and W Riddick have nearly finished plans. Delegates debate seating plates amid tensions over arrangements.
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A. Raymond L. Hall
Republican Peliilerany
Indiana
Cay
W. Riddick
Sone
Old Settlers Insurance Company Faces Wind-Down
The Fraternal Order of Old Settlers in Mt. Vernon Indiana voluntarily agrees to pay all debts and continue operations. Attorney Reneta Miller filed a complaint questioning the company’s incorporation and demand for genuine applications, noting this year’s tally reached 30. A separate case concerns Edward Wahstener cipher accused of desecrating Fairlath as police moved in, with a jury led by Rappaport. The barber union’s crusade to close Sunday hours is also mentioned, with several barbers under arrest.
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Fraternal Order of Old Settlers
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Reneta Miller
Learryims Inguin
Edward Waehstener Aipher
Rappaport
Xervices
Tairhers
AINA
Tsrbers’ Union
Mayor Robe Resigns Amid City Crisis
A scrambled April 4 report notes the mayor's sudden resignation while Gov Hoch, a Republican, moves to enforce the prohibition law. The article hints at a civic political shakeup as a muster suit is referenced in connection with the resignation and administration turmoil.
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Tullawime
Hoch
Dowie Plot to Expose His Private Life Review
Reports from Chicago dated April describe John Alexander Dowie planning public exposure of alleged dual life. The message, sent from Ocotlan Mexico, orders Berarow Von Barnes to remove Deputy Overseer and appoint Fielding Wilhite as Dowie’s trusted ally in Atone City amid a church power struggle.
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Ateornes
Fielding
Wilhite
Aton City
Marion county braces for state convention battles in looming political week
The report outlines Marion county’s crucial role with Ve votes as delegates parsimoniously prepare for the upcoming state convention. Candidates rally in Indianapolis ahead of the event, eyeing shifts from factional lines and the Bookwalter Bilheimer split. Rumors swirl about county support and auditor of state candidacies, with the convention promising a tense, crowded scene as 38 nominations and 2 contested slots loom.
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Uhinge
Lusy
Marion County
Cn Vallion
Indianapolis
Bookwalter
John Billheimer
Deceyther
Bilheimer
Juin County
Grand Chapter of Easter Star to Hold Annual Session
The Grand Chapter of the Easter Star of Pada meets in Indianapolis at the Masonic temple on April 25 and 26 with officers elected Wednesday. Charters and dispensations handle chapter oversight as about 20 000 members from the state participate. notable leaders include Grand Matron Agnes Marteook and Grand Secretary Nettie Ranford. Investigations into Zion evince scandal and alleged immorality connected to Dowle and church leaders draw public attention. The revelation era follows a tense community response and legal comments.
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Aer
Pada
Indianapolis
Wedars
Mhareday
Kowlisn Notet
Gram Patra
Nettie Ranaford
Taidlaine Noo Iy
Sherrick Weeps with Old Friend at Prison Transfer
Special to The Sim Michigan City April 4 One of the saddest scenes ever seen in the state prison occurred as David Bo Sherrick, former state minister, was placed in a cell to serve his sentence after being convicted at Indianapolis of embezzlement. He wept while meeting McWilliams, a fellow prisoner, recalling years of friendship. The pair separated as Sherrick was taken to hospital for treatment after the emotional display.
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Michigan City
Inn
Mat Might
David Bo Shereick
Atate Mnliter
Indianapolis
Canis Sherrick
James PopeWilliams
Warrick County
Sherrick
McWilliams
Sherride
Banker Burnett Shot Dead in Residence District
Burnett, president of the First National Bank, was shot and killed last night while near his residence. He had repeatedly expressed fear of assassination by a personal enemy, according to reports from the press association.
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Burnett
Serteps
eRae Press Association
Rvfacla
Natonal Bank
Hurnett
No False Pretense Inspector Delayed for Evidence
Arville Faist denied in private court as inspector of the Todianapali Lighted Hat company. He claimed he found dangerous wiring and offered to readjust it for a small fee with promised payments. Paul W. Krauss testified Faist posed as a representative to obtain money from merchants for the alleged work. Police sought identification of Faist amid city concerns.
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Arville Faist
Chariie Whally
Todianapali
Elnetric
Paul W. Krauss
Foist
Himwlf
Light Company
Frist
Faber
Tha
Hogrdime Tromnee
Iris
Tre Potles Station
Opposed Plan for Franchise to Street Railway
Cleveland April 1 The Chamber of Commerce report by its investigating committee urges the city to grant a new franchise for 50 years to the street railway company. It proposes fares five cents cash, transfers for cross-town trips, no transfer for some routes, and sets service requirements including sprinkling, cleaning, and crosswalks. The proposal would exempt the company from current zoning and tax burdens. Mayor Tom Johnson opposes the plan.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Cleveland
Chamber of Commerce
Cross Tower
Loringe
Tomi, Johnson
Two Deaths in a Castle Scene in Copenhagen
A Copenhagen dispatch reports Princess Louise of Denmark and Princess Mary, tied to King Frederick, dead this morning after grief over their father-in-law Prince William. Both were at Xuetord, Bohemia, when the deaths occurred and the news concerns royal family circles in Europe.
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London
Copenhagen
Louise
Cemburg
Lippe
Frederick
Denmark
Wiliam
Xuetord
Bohemia
Wreck on NW Line Kills and Burns Cars at Juniper Station
Norfolk Va April 4 The Caton Hall passenger train of the Norfolk Western railway wrecked near Juniper Station west of the city. Fire engulfed the baggage and mail car and two passenger coaches. Hospital doctors were rushed from Norfolk and Suffolk via special train. Officials say only three passengers and the engineer were injured. deaths number and names not yet released.
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Juniper Station
Seripgn-McRae Preos
Norfolk
Caton Hall
Norfolk de Western Railway
Jamy
Faree
Nor
Railroad Officis
Juniper Siding
Rights of children oral argument in Holliday v Morin case
An oral argument occurred Wednesday in the appellate court over the Holliday v Morin inheritance dispute. Eminent counsel argued on the construction of the statute governing inheritance by legitimate children, with Laurence W. Maxwell and Harry J. Migan presenting for Morin and Holliday interests respectively.
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Ap ‘Petlate Court
Holliday
Tatter City
Morin Hhidoen
Harry J. Migan
Hotliday
Sandeh Ykrent Werle
Woman severely injured after buggy collision at rail crossing
Mrs Susan Taylor aged home and resident Ina fall feof at Washington and Noble streets Wednesday afternoon. A buggy with Taylor inside crossed a railway crossing as a horse frightened by a whistle caused a collision with a gate. She sustained back injuries and was taken to the city dispensary ambulance. Another occupant was brought to his home in the city. The report notes the incident and mentions local officials and a birthday tribute later in the text.
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Susan Taylor
M Rails
Washington
Taxlor
Hey Shy
Noble and
Washingtonsis
Tater
City Dispensary
Georgia
Newletters To Buy Stamps and City Council Postage
Letters and papers opposing a franchise are mailed without stamps to seek attention. City council members considered postage costs for these items and for other mail to officials. A Richmond prison report notes the state charity board supervised a woman’s jail with claims of no prior scandals and adequate property.
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Indianapolia
Fred Eppert
Newapay
Board of State Charities
Richmond
We County
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Jerry Smith
Eiher
Regin
Smith
George W. Stevens
Chesapeake & Ohio
Julia Stevens
George Walter Stevens
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Union Station
Miicn, QC
Stevens
Swreng
Charles Berk
W. Prattsi
J.T. Snow
Stedmund
Se. Levens
Bcich
Madon Station
Capitolave
Axxvon Ag Ik
Berk Home
Uenté
Pliccs
Notate Honor
Helen Stevens
Paul
George Stevens
Presirent Stevens
W. P. Menurin
Staunton, Atay
CS Alsdarfs
Covington, Ky
Charles Perl
Edith
Horace P. Hewitt
Hewitt
Werlt
Hewitta
President Stevens
Diack
Berl
White
Walter
Abe
Tessenger
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Hier
Ter
Watt
Sirvens
Brink's
Jexninee
Rink’s
Huber
V. Skillman
Roosevelt
Ana W
Thwaited Brotherhood of Carpenters
Corminutes
Samuel Gompers
Wanlington
American Federation of Labor
Speaker Cannon
Te House
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Newport News
Exposition
Rorfol
DE. Goodwin
T. A. Goodwin
I8ke Bros
Brighton
Robe
Elvais
Zion City
Revolters
Mauds
Indianathi
Marion
Order of Eastern Star
Glenn
Deneen
George Glenn
Lawrence Cuoty
Glene
Vincennes
Vollca
Dawe
Ito
Ytone City
John Aleexander Dowte
Hyde
Zhay City
Apostle
Dowle Tx
Zion
Mmn
M Camtiltte
Bawin
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Harriet
Mag Roth ‘Tofer
Powi
Weir
Btate
Tom Johnson
Prince William
Princess Louise
Pembroke Arcade
Denison Barber
Hell
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Gannon Basily
Hanly
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