United States Leads Nations in Its Crimes
A Sunday address at English’s Opera House quoted Lou J. Beauchamp declaring the United States leads in crime due to law disobedience, graft, and poverty. Indiana’s crime rate reportedly fell 75 percent, praised under a law-abiding governor. About 1,700 attendees heard remarks with supporting music from Roberts Park church choir.
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United States
Lou J. Beauchamp
English
Opera House
Indiana
Roberts Park
M. E
Frank G. Huston
Loys
Boy Soloist Lands Chorus Role in New Opera
Robert Buchan son of labor editor Joseph R. Buchanan leaped from St. Luke's Montclair to a Broadway chorus in Funabashi at the Casino theater. He sang Celeste Aida with rare skill, was engaged on the spot, and has nine years in St. Luke's choir plus Newark church experience. His musical family and strong voice spark praise for his future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Luke's Church
Mont Clair
N. J
Robert Buchanan
Joseph R. Buchanan
New York Evening Journal
Buchanan
Funabashi
Casino Theater
St. Luke’s
St. Barnabas Church
Newark
New Hourly Louisville Indianapolis Train Schedule
Beginning Thursday hourly services will be maintained between Indianapolis and Louisville Ky along the Indianapolis and Louisville and the Indianapolis Columbus and Southern traction lines. Passengers change cars at Seymour with a five minute wait. Departures from Indianapolis are every hour 6 10 a m to 6 10 p m and from Louisville every hour 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m since Dec 6 direct connection at Seymour. cars previously ran every two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapole
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Southern Traction
Seymour
Lynch seeks reelection as typographical union head
James M. Lynch, leader of the International Typographical Union, announces his candidacy for re election. He was elected vice president in 1898 and became president two years later, with successive re elections by referendum. In a letter to members he asks support from those who believe his administration has improved working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Lynch
International Typographical Union
Call For Foley To Beat Landis For Congress In StatePolitics
In Indiana a battle lines up with Foley urged by anti Landis factions to derail the incumbent for Congress. A. R. Tucker leads Hamilton county opposition. Judge Harness enters Howard county. Sheridan’s withdrawal stirs Republican bitterness. Goodwine and Bartow are named for districts. Miller forces gain ground in Allen county. Burns and Osborn seek Democratic district chair roles. Moore seeks Sixth District Republican nomination. party contests span Ninth Eleventh Sixth and Tenth districts with conventions set for Lafayette Jan 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Tucker
C. B. Landis
Hamilton County
E. F. Harness
Howard County
Brammer Wife Dies After Drinking Carbolic Acid
In Muncie Indiana on December 30 Sarah Brammer 61 wife of wealthy farmer David Brammer died after drinking a pint of diluted carbolic acid. Her mind had been deranged for two years due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Sarah Brammer
David Brammer
Injured Watchman Dies After Railroad Accident
John Riley, aged flagman of Harding street crossing, was struck by a car and died at City hospital. An ambulance failed to cross Big Four tracks on Washington Street due to elevated tracks, forcing a five mile detour for medical aid. Riley lived on Arbor avenue and is believed to have suffered internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riley
Hardingst
City Hospital
W. Washington St
Riley
Arborave
City Council Eyes 510,000 Hospital Fund Repairs Plan
President Frederick W. Eppert leads a third special council meeting to consider an ordinance placing 510,000 into the city hospital fund for repairs and to pass on Edward J. Robison’s bond as city treasurer elect at the Monday evening session. Eppert warned that absent members could prompt another call if business cannot proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Edward J. Robison
Elect
Ppert
Jeffries Mother Says He Has Quit the Ring
Columbus Ohio December 30 Mrs L Jeffries mother of Jim Jeffries heavy weight champion visiting her niece Mrs W F Leonard of this city says her son will never fight again He has promised her permanent retirement from the ring and will keep his word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
L. Jeffries
Jim Jeffries
W. F. Leonard
Seismographs Record Distant Earthquake Overnight
Weather bureau seismographs in Washington recorded a distant earthquake from 12:23 a m lasting over an hour. A separate report from Laibach noted several heavy shocks at 6:40 am centered about 6,200 miles west of the observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Laibach
Austria
Druggist Indicted On Liquor Law Violations
Charles Norton a druggist was indicted by the grand jury for liquor law violations and appeared at Sheriff Clay's office Monday to post a $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Norton
Clay Monday
Governor to call Nevada special legislative session
Reno Nev Dec 30 A special session of the Nevada legislature will be called today by Governor John Sparks at the request of President Roosevelt who warned that troops stationed at Goldfield will be withdrawn if the action is not taken The move comes amid federal pressure over military deployment in the state
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
John Sparks
Roosevelt
Goldfield
Week of Events Promises Talks and Trials Across Washington
The week features Secretary Taft speaking Monday night before Boston merchants. Roosevelt returns from Virginia amid navy department rumors following Rear Admiral Brownson’s resignation. Ambassador Aoki departs Washington as Baron Takahira likely to be recalled. New York legislature opens with Republican leaders uniting behind Hughes. Caleb Powers pleads toward final verdict by week’s end, while Pettibone’s Boise trial may conclude.
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Taft
Merchants’ Association of Boston
Roosevelt
Virginia
Navy Department
Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
New York
Hughes
TIPPERS CAUGHT IN SUNDAY LIQUOR CASES AT MULTIPLE SALOONS
Mrs Addie Keevens wife of Jack Keevens saloon keeper at 2215 East Washington street was arrested Sunday with several men and bartender John Johnson for selling or giving away liquor in living apartments. John Van Lyce and Johnson charged with interfering. Other arrests include Frank Compton Edward Biser Thomas Harrahan and Martin Murphy. All cases postponed in police court Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Keevens
Jack Keevens
Washington St
Stewart and Merrill
John van Lyce
E. Washington Sr
Johnson
Keevens
St. Louis
Frank Compton
N. West St
DeMoss
Todd
Compton
Edward Sbiser
Delaware St
Thomas Harrahan
Virginia Ave
Martin Murphy
Dr Buehler may close six dairies in Indianapolis
Dr Eugene Buehler plans to shut down six more dairies in Indianapolis for unsanitary conditions unless they improve. George M Whitaker inspected area dairies and found potential bacterial concerns. A dairy scoring system will start June 1 with Curtis Stanton of Cornell directing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Buehler
Indianapolis
George M. Whitaker
Washington, D. C
Buehler
Curtis Stanton
Cornell University
Day Births and Local Deaths in City Record
City residents welcome numerous newborns including boys to McDougal O'Brien Mueller Stuckey Cledden Lomber Pishman Lips McConnell Croom Bemmis York Robinson Denson Rogers Smither Berowsky Calvelage Crane Greene Stevenson Button Mueller Beyer Hoy Deere Morrison Brown among others. Noted deaths include valvular heart disease cerebral hemorrhage cerebral apoplexy double pneumonia nephritis apoplexy bronchopneumonia gastritis tubercular pneumonia organic heart disease and related conditions.
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George W
Margaret McDougal
Golden Hill
John and
Josie O’brien
Bates-st
Adolph and
Carrie Mueller
Minerva St
Archibald E
Mary Stuckey
S. Oriental-st
Robert J
Rosie Cledden
Chadwick-st
Jacob and
Sarah Lomber
Pleasantst
Fincel and
Amie Pishman
Maplest
Christian and
Roseland Lips
Rembraut-st
Charles and
Julia McConnell
W. Washington St
William II
Abbie Croom
Laurel-st
George and
Rosetta Mathews
Northwestern
Ave
20Th-St
Shirley
Annéta Green
S. New Jersey-st
Lottie B. Mirchaelis
E. Washington-st
Harry and
Maude Itrick
William H
Anna C. Bowles
E. 21St-St
Emma C. Bemmis
Hamilton Ave
Phinese and
Stella York
27Th St
Leslie and
Ethel Robinson
Parkave
Myrtle Denson
Charles St
Hugh and
Jennie Rogers
Shriverave
Morton and
Anna Smither
Max and
Goldie Berowsky
I. Washington St
Sophia K. Calvelage
John Steven Beyer
Madison-ave
Nellie Hoy
Virginia-ave
Glen Joseph Deere
Silver-ave
Irwin Morrison
Bond St
Mary J. Brown
Buckle-st
Marriages and building permits listed in town notices
The notice lists marriages including Charley McCoy with Minnie Brown and William R Hays with Hattie K Christopher among several couples. Also shown are Jacob Poorman with Louise Lip Pach, William Wisher with Mary Neal, Harry Miller with Helen O Brien, Vern Johns with Myrtle Nicol, William Connette with Edith Byland, and Henry Schell with Emma Carpenter. Building permit granted to Brownlove Bros for a freight elevator on Wa bash Street valued at $1 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley McCoy
Minnie Brown
William R. Hays
Hattie K. Christopher
Jacob D. Poorman
Louise P. Lippach
William H. Wisher
Mary E. Neal
Harry A. Miller
Helen M. O'Brien
Vern C. Johns
Myrtle M. Nicol
William H. Connette
Edith R. By-land
Henry J. Schell
Emma Carpenter
Brownlove Bros
Wabash St
PESTA EMPTOTES WANT A SHORT DAY
Following a speech by Frank P Loriie chairman of the advisory board of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks the clerks of the Indianapolis post office in quarterly session in Morrison hall Sunday adopted resolutions indorsing the bill presented in congress by Congressman William Watson of Chicago which provides for an eight hour day and a 30 day vacation for clerks. Thomas Kelly presided at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Loriie
United National Association of Postoffice Clerks
Indianapolis
Morrison Hall
William Watson
Chicasgy
Thomas Kelly
Taft Busy Boston Day With Local Figures
Secretary of War Taft arrived in Boston escorted by five patrolmen per station. He spoke at Pilgrim Hall to Congregational ministers, attended a reception at the Elyseum Club, and held a grand reception at the Hotel Somerset after luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Tee
Taft
Ritter
Samuel Carr
Merchants’ Association
Pilgrim Hall
Elysemns Club
Hotel Somerset
The Woman of Needles Passes Away in Gotham
Mrs Mollie Desmond known as the woman of needles died in Fordham hospital after her twenty sixth operation. She swallowed 134 needles from various sizes last year and 144 previously. Her coma followed the latest procedure and her husband’s departure from their Bronx home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mollie Desmond
Fordham Hospital
Mystery of Imogene Kinner’s disappearance solved
In Michigan City Indiana on December 30 the body of 13 year old Miss Imogene Kinner was found near a creek two miles from the city in a wild unfrequented place. Officials believe she died from exposure after likely getting lost while staying with relatives. Kinner had taught school in Novak and Yonkers New York and came to Michigan City in November to spend the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Imogene Kinner
Countess of Warwick to Lecture in America
London Dec 30 The Countess of Warwick renowned for beauty and now a socialist will travel to America within the next few years to deliver a series of lectures. Proceeds plus frontier memoirs in progress will fund the purchase of a newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess OF Warwick
America
Lonion
England
New Orleans Experiences First Dry Sunday in Years
New Orleans on December 30 saw its first truly dry Sunday in years as saloons that normally stay open daily did not attempt to operate. Police cracked down on the few that did, with about 20 arrests mostly in the suburbs while downtown bars and eateries offered no sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Prizes Awarded to Grace Pro Cathedral Choir
Sunday services at Grace Pro Cathedral featured a children's program and prizes for top choir members. H Davis won a gold watch, Jay Thompson a silver watch, Edwin Hale a camera, Arthur Cline a camera, and Walter Oglesby a book. choir master David Walmsley led the group.
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Grace Pro Cathedral
H. Davis
Jay Thompson
Edwin
Landis Ruling Upheld On Oil Rebates Fine
Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith reaffirms Judge Landis ruling on Standard Oil rebates from the Alton line. He defends the $29,000,000 fine and the assessment in full, placing the oil giant again under scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Standard Oil Company
Alton Railroad
Herbert Knox Smith
Commissioner of Corporations
Landis
Medical advertisement offering free consultation for chronic diseases
A physician invites ailing men and women to visit the office for examination and explanation with no obligation to start treatment. He pledges no misleading statements or promises of quick cures, claims success in many diseases from ear to private ailments, and offers free English or German consultation with no medicines unless needed.
Scientists Gather for AAAS Meeting in Chicago
Two thousand scientists from colleges across the United States gathered at the University of Chicago for the annual AAAS meeting. Dr. W H Welch retired as president and was succeeded by E L Nichols of Cornell. George E B Vincent welcomed delegates and George Adams greeted them to the city.
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Chicago
United States
Association For the Advancement of Science
University of Chicago
W. H. Welch
E. L. Nichols
Cornell
George EB. Vincent
George Adams
Saloonkeeper in Muncie charged with murder after shooting
In Muncie Indiana John Skinner a saloon keeper is jailed on murder charges after a shotgun attack killed Gala Eppards 26. Skinner says self defense claiming three men tried to rob the saloon and attacked him. Roy Eppards and Grover Gillian were arrested as alleged accomplices in the attempted burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
John Skinner
Gala Eppards
Skinner
Eppards
Roy Eppards
Grover Gillian
Mrs Upton Sinclair Sets Sail for Bermuda Health
Mrs Upton Sinclair departed Battle Creek Michigan heading to New York where she will sail to Bermuda for health reasons. The move follows her illness and aims to seek relief abroad.
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Sinclair
Battle Creek
Mich
Dec. C
Upton Sinclair
New York
Bermuda
Fine paintings in Ame of Kann Art collection sold
London December 30 America has secured the most valuable paintings from the Kann Art collection sold in August for nearly four million dollars. While buyers’ names remain private, Mrs Collis P Huntington is listed among the chief purchasers. Notable works going to America include Rembrandt’s Old Woman Cutting Her Fils, Crossing the Atlantic Vermeer’s Young Girl Asleep, Velazquez Bust of a Young Girl, El Greco Presentment of Cardinal Nino Guevera, Goya Bull-Fighter and works by Hals and Van Der Weyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
Kann
Collis P
Atlantic
New Fire Protection Company Is Formed
Papers for the incorporation of 7 Fire Protection and Construction company have been made and will be filed with the secretary of state Tuesday. The firm will manufacture and sell fire protection appliances, with John R Welch as president, John E B Milner as vice president, T M Goodlow as secretary and manager, and Eugene Rehm as treasurer. Directors will include the officers and John Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Welch
John EB. Milner
T. M. Goodlow
Eugene Rehm
John Fitzgerald
Open New Church With Watch Night Service
A church formerly worshiping at a Spiritualist church in New Yor Alabama has moved to Tenth Mission at 1114 E Tenths. The opening service will be held on New Year’s Eve with a watch meeting. The mission is named Bash Mission of the Free M church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Spiritualist Church
New Yor
Alabama-sts
Tenth Mission
Tenths
Mission
The
Free M Church
Fire damages OW building on Tenth Street
A fire damaged a building at 51 W Tenth Street near Steiner Street in Gloseth. The origin of the blaze remains unknown and no injuries are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloseth
Tenth St
Steiner
Kosciusk pioneer Hobson and attorney die in Warsaw home
Warsaw Indiana businessman and church music figure Hobson and attorney Anderson, with Mr. Pyle among mourners, were noted in a local obituary style report about the death at the pioneer founder’s residence last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Kosciusk
Wee Hobson and
Attorne Anderson
Pyle
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Gen. A. . Streight
Foley
Congress
Tucker
Harness
James Bartow
Hendricks and
Boone
E. P. Hendricks
Charles F. Martin
A. F. Knotts
Hammond
Fremont Goodwine
Williamsport
Goodwine
Allen County
C. W. Miller
Mashal
Harry Pettit
Fort Wayne
Sharp
John Burns
Hartford City
Burns
Wells-Blackford
John Osborn
Greensburg
E. E. Moore
Connersville
Charles Reeves
Blackford County
Kokomo
George Dinwiddie
Chesterfield
HW. W. Hickey
Laporte County
Henry W. Marshall
Marshall
Mr. Marshall
Lafayette
Laporte Herald
James Kirby Risk
Herald
Lafayette Journal
Poost
J. K. Risk
Tippecanoe County
Risk
Hood
Eppert
Frederick W
Jeffries
Aoki
Tokio
Baron Takahira
Caleb Powers
Pettibone
Boise
John Johnson
Watson
Woman OF Needles
Gotham
Regent
Cde
Office
A. G. S. Brubaker
Central Ave
Annnet
AME
Collis P. Hy
NEW Fire Protection Company
Free Methodist Congress
Droj
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