Orphans Escape Fire at Adventist Home in Battle Creek
A morning blaze at the Haskell Home, Seventh Day Adventists orphanage near Battle Creek Michigan, left three children missing and many others fleeing. Thirty seven children were inside as James Armstrong urged youngsters to leap from windows with heroism shown by staff and neighbors.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Haskell
Seventh Day Adventists
Lena W.ferney
George Goodenow
Tennessee
Marie Armstrong
Thea
RS. Owen
Ger
John H. Kellogg
James Armstrong
Violet Armstrong
Armstrong
Anti-Graft Bill Before Senate
The Anti-Graft bill proposed by Senator Clark of Marion would let prosecutors charge corrupt public officers within two years after discovery or demand to surrender. It challenges the present two year limit that has shielded some from indictment. The measure aims to end the fruitless two year window and is set as a Senate special order for Tuesday February 3 at 3 PM.
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Clark
Marion County
Senate
Cox
Temperance Bill Delayed as Ward Option Gathers Support
A measure requiring local option by wards and towns faces a delay but wins broad backing from many Democratic representatives. The proposal aims to give municipalities power to regulate temperance within their borders, reflecting growing party support for local control.
Legislative strain as temperance bill action stalls in house
Friday morning the house took no action on pending temperance legislation. Speaker Honan said passage today was unlikely while debate centered on two measures from the public morals committee the Proctor Tomlinson bill gaining momentum and the Kleckner bill facing caucus resistance. Senate support appeared stronger for Proctor Tomlinson, with some liberal Republicans ready to back it. House and senate prospects for Kleckner remained dim.
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House
Honan
Public Morals Committee
Klecknrer
Kleckner
Senate
Representative Tomlinson
Proctor-Tomlinson
Strickland
Hanly
Miller
Starke-St. Joseph-Pulaski
Navire
State Board of Medical Registration
Circuit Court
King
Coble
Committee On the Organization of Courts
Death of baby at boarding place sparks inquiry
Mrs. Mary Boyd keeper of a baby boarding place on East Twenty fifth Street testified first in the Blackwell investigation into the death of George Washington Graymore eight months old found dead Sunday morning. She said a nurse visited weekly and prescribed care before the infant’s death. Jacob Boyd, the husband, spoke next.
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Mary Boyd
Woman Seeks Divorce After 58 Years of Marriage
Eliza M. Flathers files for divorce from James B. Flathers in county court claiming desertion since 1902. Married Oct 22 1856 in Danville Indiana, now in Indianapolis. They have one adult daughter. residences listed at 100k N Beville Ave and Twelfth Street.
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Eliza M. Flathers
James B. Flathers
Danville
Indianapolis
Flathers
Beville Avenue
Twelfth Street
Husband alleges threats of wife in divorce filing
Robert Griswold files for divorce claiming Evelyn Griswold threatened to shoot him and possesses an ungovernable temper. The complaint notes alleged threats during the marriage and seeks dissolution of the union.
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Robert Griswold
Evelyn
Miners Elect McCullough Vice President at Convention
The United Mine Workers of America elections choose E. B. McCullough of Bay City Michigan as vice president with 1462 votes and Edwin Perry of Oskaloosa Iowa as secretary treasurer with 1312 votes. John T. Dempsey and Joseph Pope also received notable tallies as delegates debate Alabama issues and district officer removals amid unrest.
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Workers of America
McCullough
Bay City
Mich
John T. Dempsey
Pennsylvania
Edwin Perry
Oskaloosa
John Fahy
Joseph Pope
Hiiness
Perry
Indianapolis
Miners’ Union
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Peter Quinn
Ofllinois
Quinn
Alabama
Cana
Salvation Army to Deliver Coal to 40 Indianapolis Families
The Salvation Army will provide a carload of Indiana coal to 40 poor families in Indianapolis next Monday. Major Escott oversees relief work and has the families’ names. Coal companies will assist with distribution. volunteers are urged to help unload and deliver the coal starting Monday morning. Call Main 2276 to volunteer.
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Salvation Army
Indianapolis
Indiana
Escott
Major Escott
Bs Ir
Fire destroys two large Worcester plants
A blaze in Worcester Massachusetts early today wiped out the stone works of George D Webb Construction and the large grain elevator of E A Cowee, causing an estimated two hundred thousand dollars in damage.
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Worcester
Mass
George D. Webb Construction Company
E. A. Cowee
Masons object to rush plan in Taft case
Washington notes show Masons questioning the Ohio grand lodge move to grant Cincinnati lodge the right to make President elect Taft a Mason at sight on Feb. 18. Critics call the action political influence, while supporters defend it as a normal honor in special circumstances.
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Cincinnati Lodge
Washington
Masonic Fraternity
South
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Cincinnati
Taft
Ohio
Edward
England
Roosevelt
Masonic
Fraternity
Blue Lodge
W. B. Melish
Grand Lodge of Masons
Houston
Tex
Melish
Cincinnati Blue Lodge
Indiana Senate advances several insurance and utility bills
A Friday senate session considered the Harrah bill to regulate electricity company structures, and recommended passage after minor amendments. The McCarty measure to revoke an insurance agent license under certain conditions also moved forward, along with three life insurance agent bills. One bans agents from representing more than one county, another licenses agents, and a third addresses rebates and the end of rebate practices.
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McCarty
Senate
Normal School Bill Favored by House Action
The measure to establish a state normal school at Manele was favorably reported to the house on Friday. Lawmakers noted input from leaders at the Terre Haute Normal and other accredited teacher training schools, with college presidents lobbying support.
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Manele
Normal
Terre Haute
Jury to Hear Testimony in Indianapolis Conspiracy Case
Judge Pritchard ruled the jury should hear all evidence in the case of Henry W. Marshall president of Western Construction charged with presenting a false city claim. The state argues a conspiracy with Brunaugh. defense counters lack of direct proof Marshall acted unlawfully. Baxter testified as prosecutors showed books and accounts while debate over inspector records continued.
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Pritchard
Henry W. Marshall
The
Western Construction Company
Inedianapolis
Marshall
Brunaugh
Branaugh
Matehall
Shuffieton
George W. Baxter
Baxter
Hooton
Ryan
Spaan
Winter
Hoorn
Baker
Bownd
Mr. Ryan
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Cecil Quotent
Kansas
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L. W. Henley
Dworge
Sliver
Matteawan Asylum
McUllough
Convention of the United Mine
Salud
Frederick C. House
Rochester
Jeanny Archibald
Rochester Society
Harrah
Defense
Aaterurbar
LH. Cramer Hurt
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