Indianapolis Humane Society to elect new president
William Watson Woollen, an incorporator and current director, is to become president at the annual meeting at the Commercial Club. The board is widened from nine to eighteen, with officers required to be on the board. Rabbi Mayer Messing resigns after dismissing cruelty charges against two young society women, amid criticism of favoritism and the court’s actions.
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Indianapolis Humane Society
Commercial Club
Messing
Humene Society
Megsing
Revival at Richmond Moves to Friendly Church
Special report from Richmond Indiana notes a large revival at the Christian church led by Evangelists Wilson and Lintt. The revival has added 29 new members, and starting Thursday the meetings will shift to the Friends church to accommodate the growing crowds.
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Richmond
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The
Christian Church
Wilson
Lintt
Church of the Friends
Relief Fund Under Way for China Famine Sufferers
Active relief work started today in Richmond Indiana with plans to canvass the entire county to gather funds for famine victims in China. Local committees organize drives and volunteers mobilize for the campaign.
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Richmond
Ind
China
Postum Coffee Replaces Tea and Coffee for Head Bookkeeper
A Wester city chief bookkeeper credits Postum Food Coffee with curing stomach trouble and easing nerves after years of coffee or tea. He recounts pneumonia triggered dyspepsia, then switched on grocer’s advice, noting improved health, no more blues, and firm loyalty to Postum. The ad ends with a attribution to Postum Co. Bettie Creek, Mich.
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Postua Co
Bettie Creek
Mich
Preacher 10 All Upon The Earth
English editor William Stead praises President Roosevelt as a beacon for American ideals and energy. He cautions American millionaires to use wealth for all, praising Carnegie, noting European views, and commenting on divorce, travel comfort, city life, food costs, and family birth rates.
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United States
Mr. Carnegie
Stead Advocates Practical Christianity and Peace Proposals
Mr Stead argued that amens without action are empty and warned the church against bankrupt hopes. He praised America as a dust destructor refining many nations. He agreed with the president on Hague conference aims and cautioned limits on propaganda to practical measures.
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Root
Hague
Indianapolis Exposition Idea Sparked at Banquet
At a Claypool hotel banquet in Indianapolis twenty merchants from Indianapolis and Louisville gathered as the Indianapolis Merchants association entertained. A Louisville speaker cited Louisville’s Expo and urged a larger Indianapolis exposition. A. T. McDonald of the Louisville Herald touted the idea, George W. Bliss led the talks, and officials including Mayor C. A. Bookwaller and Vice-President elect A. W. Fairbanks addressed the attendees.
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Indianapolis
Claypool Hotel
Louisville
Ford I. Mayer
W. C. Bobbs
Dir. Mayer
C. A. Robertson
A. T. McDonald
Thomas B. Morton
Kentucky
Twenty Five Die In Lisbon Central Market Fire
A disastrous fire in Lisbon's Central market district on April 10 killed twenty five people and injured many others. Many victims were women and children, and the blaze caused extensive damage across the market area.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Lincoln Saving and Trust closes in Philadelphia
The Lincoln Saving and Trust company, with capital of 132000 dollars and deposits around 300000 dollars, closed its doors this morning in Philadelphia. The Scripps-McRae Preas Association report confirms the shutdown occurred on April 10.
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Scripps-McRae Preas Association
Philadelphia
Lincoln Saving and Trust Company
Stead Threw Checks Away After New York Checks
William T. Stead and party arrived in Washington after misplacing baggage checks. Dr. Albert Shaw, escorting them from New York, handed over paper tags and learned Stead had discarded them. Officials arranged an indemnity and secured the trunks by midnight.
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New York
Dr. Shaw
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Vitality Boost
An advertisement claims spring tiredness signals blood impurity and pimples. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted to remove fatigue, restore vigor, cleanse blood, improve complexion, and strengthen the whole system. It promotes the liquid and chocolate tablet forms priced at 100 doses for $1 with a guaranteed result.
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Hood
Man and Leopold Found Guilty in Mrs Leslie Murder Case
In Chicago, Howard E Nicholas formerly of Indianapolis and Leonard Leopold were convicted of murdering actress Margaret Leslie at the Palace hotel. Nicholas received life imprisonment, Leopold 14 years. Jury reactions varied, with Nicholas predicting a gallows and Leopold fearing the verdict. The case traces to a 1906 open gas jet death deemed a homicide, investigated after escalating public pressure.
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Chicago
Howard E. Nicholas
Indianapolis
Leonard Leopold
Margaret Leslie
Palace Hotel
Nicholas
State Penitentiary
Leopold
Phyllis Campbell
Margaret Leste
H. H. Woody
Lestie
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Srone
Leslie
Wausau
Wis
Mrs. Leslie
Léopold
Probing Indiana Mutual audit opens on life firm
The auditor of state began an investigation of Indiana Mutual Life Insurance Company. Policyholders in several states complain claims are not paid as contracts require. Indiana Mutual, formed in 1901 to take over Wayne Insurance, reinsuring nearly all of the old business.
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United States
England
Washington
Downingsi
Indiana Mutual Life Insurance Company
The
Indiana Mutual
Wayne Insurance Company
Kidney Ailment Mixture Advised For Elderly Folks
An old advertisement promotes a home-made kidney remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion one half ounce Compound Karyon one ounce Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. It claims shaking and taking teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime will relieve kidney disorders backache and bladder weakness, especially for seniors seasonal kidney strain.
Equity Society to Build 120 Grain Elevators in Canada
The Society of Equity in Winnipeg announced contracts to erect 120 large grain elevators across western Canada. The project will be funded by grain growers to challenge the alleged grain man monopoly and railroad subsidiary control of elevators in the region.
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Winnipeg
Man
Society of Equity
Canada
Matty Baldwin Wins Two Fights at Green Valley Club
Matty Baldwin of Boston defeated Jimmy Clabbe and Billy Roche at the Green Valley Athletic club in Milwaukee last night. Clabbe was disqualified in the fourth round for holding, and Roche’s seconds threw up the sponge in the same round, with Baldwin scoring two four round victories.
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Clabbe
Billy Roche
Green Valley Athletic Club
Sharp
Roche
Manila Soldier’s Death Follows Court Ruling On Killings
In Manila April 10 a civil court sentenced an American for killing two Filipinos while on duty. Today Private Swan of the First Infantry was killed by a native thief during sentry in Satie. Swan’s restraint to avoid trouble cost him his life. Graton’s case, similar in nature, is before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Nicholas
Samuel Foos
Supreme Court
Marshall Gallion
Nicholas Kaan
Attorney Gallion
Ment
Swan
First Infantry
Satie
Homer Graton
Graton
Supreme Court of the United States
Laws in Effect Wednesday Noon Closing Barbers on Sunday
Gov Hanly proclaims that the last legislature acts take effect at 12 noon Wednesday. The 800 page book covers 294 acts and six joint resolutions with 19 000 copies printed. The measures include penalties for burglary, embezzlement, racketeering, child cases, rapes, larceny, and restricting barber work on Sundays among many others.
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Hanly
Two Cent Rate in Effect for Indiana Local Travel
Indiana implements a two cent per mile fare on local trips effective after midnight Tuesday. Travelers from Indiana to Chicago face mixed rates of 24 or 5 cents per mile for Indiana and Illinois segments, while trips to Cincinnati or Columbus incur 2.5 cents in Indiana and 2 cents in Ohio. Interstate tickets remain unaffected and rail firms weigh policy shifts. A Chicago passenger meeting with Indianapolis officials discussed interstate traffic, with announcements pending. For trips to St Louis Indiana charges 16 cents per mile locally and 2 cents for Illinois traversal plus a 0.5 cent mile charge.
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Columbus
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Pennsylvania
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St. Louis
Rose Fever and June Colds Rise in Spring
New York reports rose fever and June colds will appear in weeks. Ascateo, an Austrian drug, is claimed to prevent attacks if begun six weeks prior. The dispensary offers free experimental information by mail from 32 W Twenty Fifth St, New York City.
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New York
New York City
Snow Closes Ground in Lexington After April Snowfall
Snow from dawn to 9 am nearly covers the ground in Lexington Kentucky. Snow lay heavy on leaves and branches and threatens vegetables and fruit spared by last week’s frost, which may have killed them in today’s storm.
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Oday
Civil service examinations announced for various posts
May 1 vacancies for general mechanic at Cheyenne River agency South Dakota $720 yearly. May 1 five plate printer positions in Bureau of Engraving and Printing. May 1 chief engineer at United States Post Office Chicago $1800 to $2500 yearly. May 8 clerk typewriter draftsman in Office of the Artillery Engineer San Francisco $1200 yearly. May 15 interpreter in immigration service $1200 yearly. May 15 trainmaster Henry Barracks Cayey Puerto Rico $40 yearly.
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South Dakota
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
United States Post Ofice
Chicago
Artillery Engineer
San Francisco
Immigration Service
Henry Barracks
Cayey
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Officers of Golden Cross elects new lineup
Jeffersonville April 10 Grand commandery United Order of the Golden Cross adjourned last night electing officers Past grand commander E L Dolph Jeffer sonville grand commander M E Shiel Indianapolis vice grand commander Anna Bettman New Albany prelate F M Westhaven Koamo grand keeper of records W B Thornley Jeffersonville grand treasurer I R Nove Connersville grand herald Addie Hughes Jeffersonville grand warden of inner gate Mrs William Huckleberry Jeffersonville grand warden of outer gate Eugene Whittaker Frankfort grand trustees H J Swartz Jeffersonville L A Mott Richmond Charles Hoss Indianapolis representative to supreme commandery Jamestown Va Dr Sallie C Jackson Jeffersonville alternate Mrs Eva Hoss Indianapolis
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Ind
United Order of the Golden Cross
E. L. Dolph
M. E. Shiel
Indianapolis
Anna Bettman
New Albany
F. M. Westhaven
Koamo
W. B. Thornley
I. R. Nove
Connersville
Fire Ruins Chicago Building at Market and Madison
Fire on the third floor of a six story Market and Madison Street building caused partial destruction and about 360 000 dollars in damage. The Hollister Printing company occupied the premises.
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Market and
Madison Sts
Hollister Printing Company
Morrison Namesake Steamer To Be Launched In Wilmington
Miss Maude Leontine Morrison of Indianapolis arrived from Pasadena to complete launch arrangements for the steamer Capt. Theophilus W. Morrison named for an Indiana officer killed at San Juan Hill. She will serve as sponsor at the christening.
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Washington
Theophilus W. Morrison
San Juan Hill
Wilmington
Del
Maude Leontine Morrison
Indianapolis
Pasadena
Cal
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