Senators Try Cross Party Tie Amid Tariff Debate
In Washington on April 27, Sen Rayner of Maryland urged insurgent Republicans to join the Democrats, arguing the tariff issue and monopoly hurt the public. Sen Dolliver of Iowa countered that Democrats have long aligned with favored interests and warned insurgents against crossing party lines. The exchange touched on sincerity and future loyalty as Bailey and Beveridge watched.
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Blackford fears bad census report in Hartford City
Special to The Sun. Hartford City Indiana April 27 1900 The 1900 census lists Hartford City population 5912 and Blackford county 17213 Yet the past decade saw severe industrial setback from gas and oil failures causing many families to move Whether influx of people offsets losses remains to be seen until the census count is released.
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Dr Herbert Burrell Dies After Long Illness
Dr Herbert Burrell professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School dies in Boston after a long illness. Local authorities and medical colleagues mourn the loss of a renowned educator and physician.
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Petition Seeks Brookside Car Line Extension to Olney
More than 200 property owners in the Brookside avenue and Twentieth street area file a petition with the board of public works requesting an extension of the Brookside line to Olney street. The bid to route cars via Nineteenth and Eighteenth streets faces remonstrances, but majority favor extending service as soon as possible. The board took the matter under consideration.
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Sea serpent wrecks lifeboat near Campechy coast
In the Gulf of Mexico about 135 miles north of Campechy, Mexico, the steamship Avalon crew reported sighting a sea serpent about 100 to 150 feet long. The brownish black creature, with a snake like head and large eyes, spanned fins 15 to 20 feet and caused rough seas when the tail moved, wrecking a lifeboat.
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Mayor Puckett to address critics in Kokomo church
Kokomo Indiana April 27 Seats will be reserved for cranks and cripples said Mayor Puckett after announcing he would speak Sunday from the Fremont Street church on The Sunday Theater and Its Relation to Pseudo Temperance Workers. He is smarting under attacks by church people over his attitude toward moving picture theaters open on Sunday. The critics are due to be scorched a little.
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Kitchener Praises People of America Arrival in New York
Lord Kitchener arrives from New York aboard the Oceanic to Southampton where thousands greet him. The mayor welcomes the field marshal and United States Consul Swarm proclaims admiration, saying he did not know he was the biggest Englishman alive.
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Indicted bank clerks tied to Cambridge misappropriation
Boston April 27 George W Coleman a National City bank of Cambridge clerk earning 12 a week and William Keliher were indicted by the federal grand jury charged with misapplication of 309000 of the bank funds. Coleman says he was fleeced by a band of swindlers in the Cambridge operation.
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Slander suit filed in circuit court over alleged murder remark
Mrs. Clara M. Graham sues Lorena V. Laughlin for 5000 dollars claiming a neighbor made slanderous statements that she killed her baby by putting carbolic acid in its milk. The complaint states the defendant made many unfavorable remarks about the plaintiff.
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Chairman E. M. Lee Guest of President Taft
Republican State Chairman E. M. Lee dined with President Taft in Washington as he and others discuss the Indiana situation. Senator Beveridge seeks a higher cost limit for a Wabash public building and new postmasters are appointed in Hobbs and Mills. Illinois officials W. A. Northcott and W. E. Barnes to be reappointed as US attorney and parshal after Taft Lorimer and Cullom conference.
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Corporation tax short by eight million dollars
Washington reports the corporation tax returns will fall about 8 million below the 30 million estimate. Western and southern regions were overestimated while New York state, especially New York City, will provide a large share. Chicago Illinois is expected to be a major contributor with about 3.5 million from New York City alone.
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Moores Hill Opens Campaign for Gash
Moores Hill Indiana April 27 President King after installation announced a fundraising drive to clear 11 000 in Carnegie hall debt and deficits with 20 000 total goal. Campaign runs now through June 1 1911. senior class 16 members pledged 1 000 and will donate from first earnings to set example.
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Woman Burns Cleaning Rug in Gasoline Fire
Punxsutawney Pa April 27 Mrs W W Chrisman was badly burned while cleaning a rug with gasoline. Within ten minutes the house was in flames and she may die.
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Baltimore & Ohio Rail Grant Hikes Wages 6 Percent
Baltimore and Ohio railroad announces a six percent wage increase effective April 1, benefiting between fifty thousand and sixty thousand workers.
Terre Haute Miners Refuse Return to Work Amid Coal Shortage
Indiana miners reject resuming work while negotiations with operators continue. They denounce International President Lewis at a state convention. Lewis urged a return to work as shortages grow in many parts of Indiana. Operators promise higher wages but demand talks on local conditions.
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Jury Gets Sparks Case Wednesday
In Columbus Indiana on April 27 the State vs Greensberry Sparks concluded testimony and the jury began deliberations. Sparks is charged with shooting Policeman Alvin Wood during an attempted arrest last December. He admitted the shooting but said he mistook the officers for a mob pursuing him.
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Policeman Patrick Melia Shot by Chicago Thieves
Chicago April 27. Policeman Patrick Melia was fatally shot by a gang of car thieves near Santa Fe tracks before he could draw his revolver. He was found unconscious, head and chest riddled with bullets, and died en route to a hospital. Five men are under arrest.
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Chinese Situation In Changsha Restored Quiet
London April 27 report from Pekin embassy says official precautions restored quiet in Chang Sha with no serious disorder last night. Hunan province is becoming tranquil as conditions ease.
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A C Davis Dies Prominent Indiana Farmer
Noblesville Indiana April 27 A C Davis 74 prominent farmer and stock buyer dies Wednesday at his home after years of community service and agricultural leadership with local cattle markets and farm associations.
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Sharon and Automatic Nose Glasses
An ad offers invisible bifocal glasses from Sharon and Automatic Nose Glasses with free examination for buyers, and repairs for broken lenses. It promises medical and surgical attention when needed and invites customers to bring their broken pieces. The copy emphasizes a full-service eyewear business with no charge for initial exams.
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Comet Tail to Be Observed by Indiana Colleges
Director Church of the Indianapolis weather bureau cannot observe Halley’s comet tail due to smoke and lights. Observations will be conducted May 17, 18, and 19 by larger colleges across the state to assess possible sky colorings auroras dust rings meteoric activity and zodiacal light with no expected atmospheric disturbance or perceptible earth effects.
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Board to appoint ten more policemen this week
The Board of Safety will appoint the remaining ten of the fifty authorized policemen. It has already named 35 and will promote four men to corner assignments: Dan Haley Samuel Blumberg Charles Hillman and George Beccsa. One will be a relief man and the others will work at Knois and Market Maryland and Illinois and Pennsylvania and Market streets.
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Helpless Liner Towed to Safety After Breakdown
In Glasgow on April 27 the Allan liner Carthagenian with 10 passengers aboard was towed back by the steamer Flesperian after its piston rod broke on a voyage to Philadelphia. Word reached the Allan line of failures today.
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Police Patrolman Falls From Porch in Evansville Tragedy
Evansville Indiana April 27 Patrolman George Miller tumbled from his back porch while shaking a rug and fell into a grape arbor. Entangled in vines he remained trapped for about 30 minutes before help arrived. He suffered a fractured skull and died at the scene or shortly after.
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George Miller
Trustee Shortages Inked in Raccoon Township Accounts
Field examiners report irregularities in the books of former trustees in Raccoon township Parke county Indiana. Harold Vegoe, trustee 1905 1910 now in Terre Haute is charged with a shortage of 12850 51 dollars due to missing vouchers and records in the county auditor s office. W P Brown retired four years earlier is accused of 1991 25 dollars in shortages and an extravagant administration. John C Schamel in Lloyd county is found short 2107 dollars in unpaid warrants.
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Ulysses Jordan
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Hartford City Man Faces Stealth Larceny Trial
April Scott Bull, president of the UN school board, with ties to the local fight, is to be arraigned Monday on a stealth larceny charge. Bull, arrested on Commissioner Albert Hart’s complaint, allegedly pilfered from Hart’s crib, claiming he was merely cutting corn to pay debt.
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Man Arrested Over Stock Theft At Market
John Kerner of 414 North Delaware Street was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Detective D on complaint by Edward Stein, a market butcher. Kerner, a delivery wagon driver, allegedly kept part of stock in his care and sold it to Hine pockets for cash while selling meat to a batcher.
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