Matson Charged With Publishing Against State Life
Testimony from a State Life hearing shows Matson and his publication the Policy Holder were funded by agents of foreign insurance companies to discredit Indiana firms including State Life. Witnesses said brokers paid for subscriptions and articles used to solicit policy holders, while State Life officers denied improper ties. The hearing continues.
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State Life
J. F. Matson
Matson
Life Underwriters’ Association
C. E. Newlin
Matson B
Iite
Life
Indiana
Indianapolis News
James A. Buchanan
Mat
Igy
Buchanan
Aetna
Travelers’ Life
Habbe
John F. Habbe
Massachusetts Life
John J. Price
Life Underwriters
Association
Baxter
Moore & Carson
Carson
J. F. Carson
C. F. Coffin
Bulheimer
Frank Churchman
Will
Walter Howe
Stevenson
State Life Company
Howe
White Bread Lacked for Nerves and Brain Builder
A Missouri woman's account claims white bread harms digestion and nerves. She switched to Grape Nuts five years ago, noting improved appetite, stomach tolerance, and stronger nerves and health. She praises the product and its maker and cites The Road to Wellville.
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Theody
Poston Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Four Men Arrested in Lake Shore Freight Train Robbery Attempt
Special to The Sun. Southe Bend Ind February 12. Four men named William Weber Laporte county Herman Fink Logansport George Kling Ashland Ky and Thomas Burng Cleveland Ohio were arrested yesterday and jailed at New Carlisle on charges of attempting to rob a Lake Shore freight train. They were caught while throwing merchandise from a car.
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Southe Bend
Ind
lFour
William Weber
Laporte County
Herman Fink
Logansport
George Kling
Ashland
Thomas Burng
Cleveland
New Carlisle
Lake Shore
Fire destroys Coliseum Annex in Chicago blaze
Special to The Ntur reports the Coliseum Annex burned overnight in Chicago. The fire reached toward the main building and halted the Chicago hardware show set to open Thursday. Estimated loss totals $75,000 to the structure and exhibitor wares.
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Ntur
Chicago
Coliseum
Chicago Hardware Show
Farmer fatally struck by interurban car near Pendleton
Special from Pendleton Ind February 12 says Adolphus I Henderson a farmer was struck by an interurban car yesterday evening and fatally injured. He was taken to St Johns hospital at Anderson.
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Pendleton
Ind
Adolphus I. Henderson
St. John’s Hospital
Anderson
Engineers to Gather in Indianapolis for May Meeting
Indianapolis hosts the semi annual meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in May with 600 to 800 members expected from across the United States Canada and foreign guests. The Clayton Claypool hotel will be headquarters and tours to local auto factories Purdue University in Lafayette and other industrial sites are planned. President Roosevelt may attend a banquet and the unveiling of the Lawton monument. Theodore Weinshank chairs the local arrangements with subcommittee heads named.
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Indiana
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Indianapolis
New York
Ch. C. Carpenter
Cornell University
Theodore Weinshank
Canada
Mexico
England
Germany
Claypool
Lafayette
Purdue University
Roosevelt
Lawton Monument
William H. Taft
Sandy Hook Proving Grounds
E. R. Whittemore
H. H. Hice
W. E. Sharpe
W. G. Wall
L. M. Wainwright
Rheodore Weinshank
Dasher, Hoyt associate, dies in Indianapolis at 46
E M Dasher known as Burt Dasher, longtime theatrical man linked with Charles Hoyt, died Monday at 131 West Twentieth Street. Born 1861 in Cambridge City Indiana, he aided Hoyt in many productions and left a bequest of Hoyt plays and royalties. Survived by two sisters Willian and Grace, funeral planned for Thursday.
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E. M. Dasher
Burt” Disher
Charles Ht. Hoyt
W. Twentieth St
Dasher
Willian
Grace
Burt” Dasher
Indiana
Cambridge City
Indianapolis
Charles Hoyt
Mr. Dasher
Hoyt
Big Four Railroad
Old Sackett Museum
Park Theater
Joan Tobb
Gus Williams
New York
Williams Show
Mr. Hoyt
Burt’ Dasher
Trig
Community groups plan midweek events in Indianapolis
IN THE CITY listings show Camp Noa O S OQ of AL hosting a literary entertainment on Bed. 22. The Ladies Auxiliary Capital Council No. 276 Y M will hold a recension at Fountain Square hall Tuesday night. Missionary Circle of the Carden Kiaplist church meets at Mrs T Ja Stout 223 Minerva St Wednesday night. Indianapolis Woman society ends its monthly meeting at Commercial Club building Wednesday night. East Washington Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society hosts a spring apror sale and valentine party Wednesday afternoon and night. Central Avenue M I Sunday school Bible class meets at Mrs W A Wildhack 120 Broadway Wednesday afternoon. First English Lutheran Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society meets with Miss Gertrude Stumps 1530 KK Market St Wednesday afternoon at 2 30. St Pauls Episcopal church holds three Ash Wednesday services this week at 7 50 pm 10 am and 4 50 pm with sermons by Rev Lewis Brown.
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Camp Noa
O. S. OQ
Capital
Y. M
Fountain Square Hall
Carden Kiaplist
T. Ja Stout
Minerva Sl
Indianapolis Wamane Society
Cmmercial Club
Ladies’ Aid Society
East Washington Presbyterian Church
Central Avenue
M. i
W. A. Wildhack
Broadway
Ladies’ Home and Foreign Missionary Society
The
First English Lutheran Church
Gertrude Stumps
Market St
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Lewis Brown
Senate Debates City Gas Relief Amid Monopoly Criticism
The Indiana Senate debated Carl Wood and Will Wood proposals to curb gas prices in Indianapolis and other cities. Senator Cox argued 60 cent gas is profitable, while Wood sought statewide relief with an 80 cent cap outside Indianapolis. Two senators opposed the bill, Benz and Kimbrough, labeling it class legislation.
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Ing
Cox
Indianapolis
Carl LE. Wood
Wood
Lifayette
Martin Huge
Charles C. Roemler
Marion County
Ert L. Slack
Johnson County
John C. Farber
Frankfort
Will R. Wood
Indiana
John Benz
Leavenworth
Benz
Charles M. Kimbrough
Muneie
Ohio conductors urge 2 cent fare amendment
Several Ohio railroad conductors told the house railroad committee that the 2-cent fare bill should be amended to allow conductors to collect an extra 1 cent per mile when passengers pay cash fares. They said receipts from conductors would let passengers claim the additional fare at any station, noting many travelers pay cash on trains, inconveniencing both conductors and the company.
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Ohio Railroad
House Railroad Committee
Ohio
Society Life Notes From a Flourishing Club Scene
A Wednesday Afternoon Literary Club gathering at Mrs. Walter Ballenger’s featured a reading on The Pathos of Common Life by Mrs. John F. Spaarhurst and a musical program led by Miss Catherine Gibson. Mrs. Fremont Swan and Miss Louise Grieve offered vocal and piano performances. Decorations included carnations and many members assisted in the dining rooms. Effervescent social rounds continued with multiple society announcements, engagements, and events across Indianapolis, Shelbyville, and surrounding communities.
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Walter Ballenger
John F. Spaarhurst
Catherine Gibson
Fremont Swan
Louise Grieve
Cecil Bel
Blanche Dunn
Charles M. Cross
Charles Paquetto
Percy Johnson
J. F. Wood
MecNab
Kent Cooper
Governor aims to gain power amid reform backlash
Amid talks of a governor driven political machine, lawmakers warn that new measures would expand executive power with widespread appointments. Critics fear a vast pie of offices from adjutant general to police boards, risking diminished legislative oversight and potential patronage.
Kingston Earthquake Toll Rises After City-Shaking Shock
The Kingston quake, the strongest since the January 14 destruction, toppled shattered buildings. Ten Black residents reportedly died in wrecked structures. The Parish Church tower was left badly tilted and portions fell into the street. Gov Swartham’s Hexaduarter house suffered heavy damage.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Hexduuarter
Gov. Swettenham
Pension Fund Trustees Elected at Police Headquarters
From 2 to 7 p m Monday a police headquarters election saw every officer cast a ballot. Captain Martin Hyland and Patrolman William Milam won two year terms as pension fund trustees while Patrolmen Cronin and Green were defeated.
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Martin Hyland
William Milam
Cronin
Green
Traction settlement ordinances pass Chicago council
Chicago Feb 12 by a two to one vote the city council approved the traction settlement ordinances over the mayor’s veto. The measures go to voters for approval or rejection at the April election in a contentious move reflecting city politics and street railroad concerns.
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Chicago
Low Fare Debate Passes Five Cent Streetcar Ordinance
Broad Ripple residents convened in the engine house Monday night to push a five-cent streetcar fare for Indianapolis. A vote approved a five-month ordinance proposing fares from May through September.
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Indianapolis
Pianist Germaine Schnitzer Draws Rapt Audience
Mile Germaine Schnitzer eminent Austrian pianist captivates crowd in Caleb Mills hall with expressive recital and storytelling. She receives repeated applause as the next concert in the series features the Stendal trio on March 11.
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Mile
Germaine Schnitzer
Tal
Caleb Mills
Stendal
Gas Fight Continues After 60-Cent Bill Passes Senate
The senate approved a 60-cent gas bill by 42 to 2 on Monday, triggering a tougher battle in the house. Gas company representatives argued against the bill in the statehouse corridors, signaling a sharp contest ahead in the next phase of the session.
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Senate
House
Senate Committee
Statehouse
New Charity Work Introduced by Charity Organization Society
The Mother’s Aid and Convalescent Work department launched at a council meeting to aid families deprived of a husband and father. The aim is to keep children and home together. Prof. Weatherly of Indiana University spoke on socialistic problems and the difficulty of achieving absolute equality, noting a dead level would remove incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Organization Society
WU. G. Weatherly
Indiana University
Hermann on Trial for Destruction of Copybooks
Washington February 12 The trial of Representative Binger Hermann of Oregon began before Judge Stafford in the district supreme court. He is charged with violation of section 5498 of the revised statutes for destroying 35 letterpress copybooks while commissioner general of the land office. The indictment was filed March 3 195. Attorneys Worthington and Gatley defend arguing the books were his personal property. The case arose from evidence secured by agents in Oregon for the interior department. After this case the land case naming Hermann as defendant will be taken up. Milton J Purdy leads the prosecution after previous Oregon California cases involving Senator John H Mitchell.
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Binger Hermann
Oregon
Stafford
District Supreme Court
Land Office
Worthington and
Gatley
Hermenn
Agenta
Interior Department
Hernizan
Milton J. Purdy
John H. Mitchell
California
Bel Laire Game Warden Shoots Cashier in Street
Bridgeport Ohio February 12 Bud Borham Belmont County game warden shot and killed William Goff cashier of the Capital restaurant early this morning on the street. The warden fired one bullet through Goffs head after a brief exchange. Borham once killed another man and served six years in the penitentiary. He was captured.
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Borham
Belmont County
William Goff
Capital
Bellaire
Goff
Barham
Ohio
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Frank Clark
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Vincennes
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Mollie Johnson
Bloomington
Ladies Literary Union
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Masbrock
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Buttons
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Uneeda
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