State Normal Schools Need to Center in Indiana
The article argues for higher salaries and better training to attract capable teachers. It urges expanding the central State Normal School at Terre Haute into a system, with a two graduate programs and expanded normal schools to prepare teachers nationwide. It stresses the teacher as the key to educational equality and calls for immediate action by the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wtate Normal School
Sralim
Cifu
Cotton
Intiland
Fister
Catton
Presen
Ture Hange
Prt
Thi Central School
Bays
Tercy
Gredep
Sleo-Meintain
X. Strong
Local Jottings From Indy News In Odd Fragments
A collage of city notes mentions public health plans shedding hospital control, a state agency court fight, new Indiana product contracts for public buildings, and concerns from Charles Gift about fishing. Miscellany covers street inspector worries, a juvenile court comment on business licenses, Wabash Valley campus leadership in power, and local train line notes. A Christmas Eve incident on Washington Street involved a small boy and festive mishap with grocer goods, a tree, and birds. onlookers describe the moment as merry.
Man Held After Fatal Shooting In Marion County Store
Arthur G. Metzler, a drug clerk, will remain jailed until a preliminary hearing next Saturday after he shot and killed Albert W. Harvey in a store. Metzler claims Harvey, 23, threatened him and he fired in self defense. witnesses were scarce. Coroner reports indicate a bullet entered Harvey’s heart from the left side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houl
Arthur G. Metzler
Albert W. W. Harvey
Ryan
Ruckershaus
Whaleton
Philly Wilking
Metzlers
Marion County
Metzter
Harvey
Bond
Whallon
Tutewiler
Met
Tutewller
Metzler
Bert
Perrott
Aken
Albert Harvey
Depuuty
J. Frank Robertson
Yardmaster Thomas Cleared in Freight Obstruction Trial
Harry 1 percent and Thomas, yardmaster employed by the Big Mans, faced a criminal court Monday on charges of obstructing Shelyei Veo with freight cars longer than city limits. After evidence, Jorge Fremont Alford found Thomas not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Thomas
Big Mans
Shelyei. Veo
Frelcht
Jorge Fremont Alford
Double Tragedy at Mightower Home Ends in Suicide
In Atlanta Georgia Serlape Meline Vee Association reports W J High tower a married man shot and fatally wounded Miss Battle then killed himself at Mightower's home where his wife lay in bed. The incident occurred after a Christmas dinner scene and a note of jealousy appears in the fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serlape-Meline Vee Association
Atlanta, Ga
Bee
W. J. High Tower
Mightower'a
High
Tower
Frigid New York Ends Day With Frostbite Toll
A deep cold wave grips New York with temperatures near five degrees. Two deaths occur as frostbite hospitalizations rise. a Bellevue ward nurse aids a richly dressed woman found unconscious on the street, claiming abandonment by wealthy partners. Additional reports of freezing near Long Island and Virginia follow as cities contend with Arctic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retippe-Voltac Press Association
New York
Nts
James Lambart
Bellevue Hospital
Melon Stacay
Wiliam JN. Weaver
Yale
Cone Lrwdst
Long Island
Weaver
Tatip
Cald
Freasn
Official Good Will County Clerk In Court For Buyoff
County Clerk William E F Devt faced a jury in Rupertton court Monday on bribery style charges amid a tale of retirement plans and gifts. Attorney Martin Mugg defended him while Judge Davis presided as Davis aides noted friendly ties and gifts to deputies and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William EF. Devt
Outlice
Ruperton Court
John W. Holtzman
Jude
Superior Court No. 2
Davis
Emrirum
Martin Mugg
Hugg
Mr. Hugg
Neo
Tavik
Gian
Tnt Dita
Sulteser
Bunk
Mr. Davis
Charles Hurst
Robert Comer
Charles A. Heckwalter
Tandore Walfson
Judge Delivers Warning After Husband Strikes Wife
A courtroom report describes Lona Warstat appearing with her infant before Judge Fremont Alford. Warstat testified that her husband WI Warstat struck her after an argument over completed work. The judge warned both parties to avoid malice, and Warstat was sentenced to ten days in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lona Warstat
Fremont Alford
Warstat
Costa
Judea Alford
Four Burned to Death in Norfolk Home Fire
At the Grimstead residence on Backbay Norfolk last night Mrs. William Grimstead and her child, Mrs. Samuel Poyner and her child, perished in a blaze. The warden and children slept in a rear room, the husbands in front. Both families perished before anyone awoke as flames spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beripps-McHae Prem Association
Norfolk
William Grimstead
Mra
Samuel Poyner
Grimstead
Backbay
Morgan Stands By President in Senate Fight Over Foraker Resolution
Senator Morgan of Alabama declares support for the president amid a Senate clash over the Foraker resolution. The scene centers on evidence deployment to Texas and the Brownsville affair, as Morgan charges the president with prudent action while opposing his other proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevippa
Motine Prema Association
Washington
Dew M
Ute Hon
Brownsville
Morgan
Benator Morgan
Inday
Roosevelt
Benator Fornter
Congress
Senate
Purdy
Krownagilte
Tie
Senstd
Babe mixed dose that was fatal
Nes J. F Oddenchain died at her Roans Point home after taking a dose of poison azine prepared for her by a mother. The child swallowed the drug and died within an hour, despite medical efforts. Doctors found no trace but a white sediment distinguishable from saline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Richmond
Nes J. F Oddenchain
Roanske
Remembrance Gift at Covenant Congregational Church
A special gift was given at the close of Sabbath night Chetatinas program at Covenant Congregational church. A marker and a fine oriental oak rocking chair were presented amid expressions of gratitude and appreciation by church members and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenant Congregational Church
Ad Hightend-ave
Frank L. Davis
Minnie Wiltig
Anderson
Ind
Fututa
Anderaon
Albert G. Deteb
Hanna site approved for Greencastle post office
The Treasury Department today decided to lay the Hanna site at Greencastle for the new post office building. The price agreed on is $9,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HANNA
THREE SUFFOCATED IN STEUBENVILLE FIRE AT BAKERY
A blaze at Ira Hillman's bakery gutted upper apartments, suffocating three residents including Elizabeth Mecoy age 18 and Catharine Hillman. George Gardner and D. J. Lange were rescued, with others partially suffocated by smoke. Also reports on smuggling raid aboard the battleship Ohio and a holiday wedding in Anderson, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Ira Hillman
Railway Promotion Amid Ballooning Christmas Gifts
A wave of promotions hits major railways as AVa Murphy becomes vice president at Queen & Crescent in Cincinnati. A. J. Jaytle rises to general passenger agent at Sycamore Vale, with Lytle as chief clerk to Hincarson. WC Mew named freight manager as Jave and Niles, both former Indianapolis men, move within the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapelix
Troma Nosition
Kesikian L. JH
Povellet
Cincinnati
Knox
W. & System
Cincinnat
Alabama
Jury Commissioners Appointed by Judge Annen
Judge Henry Clay Annem announced the appointment of Granvilly 8 Wright and John Carlen as jury commissioners for the coming year. Carlen is already serving as a jury commissioner, and Wright replaces Prof. Belt who recently died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay Annem
Granvilly
Wright
John Carlen
Carlen
Belt
Local Leaders Tackle Property Vacation Issue In City
A delegation of property owners urged Public Works to act on a petition concerning vacation of Olneseat at Alung Coonsy coal yard. An accident at the Blind Iron Works left a worker in critical condition. a derrick failure due to wet frozen ropes caused injuries. Local arrests included fines for selling liquor and for allowing minors. disputes and disturbances were reported in several households and a tense confrontation occurred during a family quarrel on a street car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Willy
Mhe Fowrd
Public Works
Alung& Coonsy Coal Company
Olneseat
Oder
Jon Malkay
Union Expansion Amid Carpenters And Joiners Union
The article details the growth of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, noting a paid-up membership near 20,000 and influence over many families. It describes union accounts, charters, and a large admin staff, with references to AFL conflicts and a push toward broader consolidation while outlining operational practices and recent enrollment trends. It mentions a 1905- era membership rise, charter numbering, and a substantial, centralized record system including individual member cards and a daily mail flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klute Lite
Ig Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Sannwt Gumpers
American Federaion of Labor
Mwediagor
Imika
Rhe
Amalgamated Woolworkers
Ety
Aitcwly
American Federation of Labor
Minnyatio Hs
Daring Prison Escape Through Roof and Ladder Bridge
Describes a dramatic jail break in Cincinnati as nine prisoners escape via improvised ladders and a roof traverse from a county jail. Guards disrupted the plan during a morning service. several escaped, some pursued, one injured during the ascent, and four recaptured under pursuit by police. List of escapees and recaptures includes names and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Guin
Martin Hesen
Bone
Wiliam Reionot
Divine Noryicer
Themen
Otto
Onder Corriton
Aerson
Bern
City Board of Review
Ladder Bridge
Fata
Amu
Ayere
Frank Kamut
Wax
Kumar
Meorge Baverol
Jamen Mcbean
Brasch
Hugh G. Gastrietllen
New Orleans
Merenaniy National Bank
Clarenduniene
Grand Greeny
Petro
Art Museum
Edward Ness
Agi
John Curtis
New York
Joseph Thatcher
William Sanders
Douglesa
Jobe Sutton
Southgate
Eures
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Superintendent OF Public Instruction
Nate
Charles A. Book Walters
Pollen
Indiana
Indianapolis
Charles Gift
George W. Stunns
Juvenile Court
Indianapolis, Columbus
Souttern
Glenn
M. 4
Kehoe
Wabash Valley
Tenedion
Het Hak
Power Planta
Mac
Camtral Labor Union
Bhatt
Ali
Damars
Christmax
Tlnate
Marylandvik
Brettle
Washington St
Delaware
Yardmaster
National
Crete
Eet
Denison Barbery
Gus Mabich
W. Washington-at
Oeston
New York City
Virginis
Virginia
Mana
Cnast
Christiné
Davies
Barbers
Barbers’ Union No
Ag Falfowi
Stemples
BF. Freers
Ora I. Hobblu
D- He Thompson
Treasurar
D. R. Davis
F. H. Rerlek
Guardian
Walla Brown
William Banet
George Schaller
Henry E. Tenny
United States
Foraker
Texas
Dence
Babe
Nerippn-McRae Press Associative
Treasury Department
Ohia
Ohio
Ander
Hitler
Wiltum Trartington
Uarry
Paris
Roosevelt-ave
Win
Lon Brown
Aeroat
Bowes Jari
Hoa Pnileeman
Wu Ax
Bleydomen
Wilton
Holoech
Carkel
Belne
Saul Wal Batters
Dietarbings
Jarkin Tye
JO W
Morrig
Darkin
Chatlen
Woulter
Bers
Whwarn D. Huber
Frank Bury
Thomas Neale
Raven
Whigara
Lex
Newark
Avon
Mall
Secrretary
Union
Owt
Duffy
Joes Antony
Daring
Iske Bros
Chiektal
Bree & Capanes
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