Slack says Gov Hanly offered Dem nomination trade to insurance bill
Senator L Ert Slack admitted Gov Hanly proposed using influence to back Slack for the Democratic nomination for governor next year if Slack would push passage of the Farber insurance bill creating a separate department and appoint a special insurance commissioner. Slack opposed the plan, noting he could win without the governor. The anti trust bill delayed the insurance bid set for 2:30 Tuesday.
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L. Ert Slack
Senate
Hanrly
Slavic
Slack
Farber
Reverend Martin Wells Dies in California
The Rev. Martin Wells a pioneer Methodist minister died in Los Angeles after a week there with his daughter Dr Jessie Wells seeking improved health outcomes. He formerly led Grace M S church and retired eight years ago due to throat trouble. His body will be brought to the city and laid at the late home 4045 KE Washington St. He is survived by daughter Mrs George W Gasper son Ralph Wells of Boston and another daughter Dr Jessie Wells.
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Martin Wells
Los Angeles
Cal
Wells
Jessie Wells
California
George W. Gasper
Ralph Wells
Boston
Reorganized City Union of Baptist Young People
The City Union of Baptist Young People's unions was reorganized at College Ave Baptist church on Tuesday night. Rev. C. N. Carter of Muncie Ind spoke. Officers elected include President M. McCracken Woodruff Place church, Vice-president George Webb Riverave church, Secretary Mrs. Williams Tuxedo church, Treasurer Maude Hudson Emmanuel church.
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City Union of Baptist Young People’s Unions
College-ave
Baptist Church
C. N. Carter
Muncie
Ind
M. McCracken
Woodruff Place
George Webb
Riverave
Williams
Tuxedo Church
Maude Hudson
Emmanuel Church
Roosevelt grants 90 day leave to Earl Cranston
Denver dispatch reports President Roosevelt has approved a 90 day leave of absence for United States District Attorney Earl Cranston to visit Japan with his father Bishop Cranston of the Methodist church. He plans to study conditions there and may prepare a government report.
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Roosevelt
United States
Earl Cranston
Japan
Bishop Cranston
Methodist Church
Cranston
Rhode Island Senate Favors Women Voting
The Rhode Island senate passed a bill by 19 to 16 empowering women to vote in presidential elections. The measure moves to the house for consideration and carries potential to alter campaign participation and voter demographics in the state.
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Scripps-Yeilae Press Association
Providence
Senate
Rhode Island
President Signs Immigration Bill With Exclusion Clause
WASTLINGTON Feb 20 The president signed the immigration bill containing the exclusion provision at noon today. Signed by Presser Press Association.
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Secrippsa-McRace Press Association
Denver, Col
Serlos-Weltae Press Association
Wastlington
Turn Your Face Into Dollars
An advertisement extols sunshine as the key to happiness and success and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for digestive ills. It claims the product improves appetite and mood, promising increased vigor and the idea that “Your face will bring you dollars.” A sample offer is extended from the Stuart Co. for $0.50 per package.
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Stuart
Todiy
Ima Stuart Co
Community groups plan Washington events across city
Central W C T U will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Charles M Lemon at 66 Middle Drive Woodruff Place. Golden Rule Lodge No 25 Ladies Auxiliary to the Trainmen will meet at 16 Downey Street Thursday afternoon. Third Christian church Ladies Aid to host a Washington dinner Friday night. Grace M E church marks its 38th anniversary Thursday night at Market and East. Central Universalist church young women to serve a Martha Washington tea Thursday night at New Jersey and Fifteenth. Olive Street Presbyterian church men plan a box social Washington's birthday night. Ft Tenth Street M E Ladies Aid hosts a Washington social at Mrs FP Hadley 1023 Tacoma Ave Thursday night. Third Christian church Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs T B Laycock 19094 N Delawareast.
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Central W. C. T. U
Charles M. Lemon
Middle Drive
Woodruff Place
Charles Coon
Golden Rule Lodge No. 25
Downey St
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Third Christian Church
Three Canter Fatalities From Typhoid Fever
Miss Edna Canter died at her father Rev Henry Canter’s home on Bright and Vermont after a fever spreading through the family. The Canters have lost Clyrie and Leon in the two months prior, and Ralph, 11, remains critically ill. Edna, 24, will be buried Thursday afternoon.
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Edna Canter
Henry Canter
Bright and
Vermont Sts
Miss Canter
Ralph Canter
Clyrie Canter
Denison
Leon
Gas bill hurdle as gas company fails to appear
The Indianapolis Gas Co did not send a representative to the house committee on Indianapolis affairs open session Tuesday night. Supporters led by Senator Linton A. Cox and others urged passage while committee chair James Tillingsley said no action would be taken until the gas company is heard.
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Indianapolis Gas Company
Cox
House Committee On Indianapolis Affairs
Hearing on injunction bill stalled in judiciary committee
The house committee on judiciary held a meeting to consider Representative Charles Kieckner's bill requiring a court hearing before an injunction is granted. Backed by union labor groups, employers opposed as unjust and unconstitutional. No action was taken on the bill.
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House Committee On Judiciary
Charles Kieckner
Banquet Echoes Old Glory at Indiana MOWF Dinner
Nearly 100 officers and veterans of the Spanish American war joined in toasts to Old Glory at the annual gathering of the Indiana Commandery Military Order of Foreign Wars held at the Grand hotel Tuesday night. War stories and camaraderie marked the event with veterans sharing memories and pride in service.
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Indiana
Missouri House Fumigated After Smallpox Case
Special to The Sun Jefferson City Missouri February The state capitol house of representatives was fumigated after the announcement that Representative Barker of Macon county had smallpox. He was moved to quarantine from his hotel. Legislators considered adjournment briefly but doctors urged calm. Representative Young a physician proposed a resolution to disinfect and fumigate the house committee rooms and cloakrooms, which was adopted with cheers.
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Barker
Macon County
Young
Teachers' Pension Fund for Infirmity or Old Age
Infirmity old age or injuries would entitle instructors of years to pensions. The notice describes eligibility under the Teachers' Fund for Pensioners and outlines conditions for pension awards and possible benefits for retired teachers.
Pension bill for Indianapolis teachers proposed by club
Senator Huege backs a bill to create a teachers pension fund in Indianapolis funded by a 1 cent per $100 tax on taxable property. The plan awards up to 600 annually for 40 years of service, with scale based on years taught. A seven member board would oversee the fund, with specific contributions by teachers depending on tenure. The Commercial club endorses the measure and urges lawmakers to support its passage.
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Martin Huege
Indianandis Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Imoerat
Commercial Club
Dayton confesses to murder in Dona Gillman case
David Curtis admits killing Dona Gillman after she exited a car on Groveland avenue. He describes pursuing her to a house near the corner where Mrs. Mary Dohner saw a man step off the vehicle and approach the victim, matching Curtis's description. Authorities hold the confession as practical confirmation of his guilt.
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Scripps-McRare Press Association
Dayton, C
David Curtis
Dona Gilman
Pos
Groveland Ave
Mary Dohner
Dana Gilman
Mrs Georgia Bagot Burned to Death in Indiana Fire
Special to The Sac. Anderson Ind Feb 40 Mrs Georgia Bagot wife of Thomas Bagot a known attorney of the city burned to death last night in a fire that destroyed her sister in law Mrs Connellys home at Redkey Connelly narrowly escaped The fire likely started on the first floor as the women slept in an upper room William Koons and EL Chenowath residences also burned with property loss estimated at 10000 Mrs Bagot a prominent social figure here formerly lived at New Castle.
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Sac
Anderson Ind
Georgia Bagot
Thomas Bagot
Connelly
Redkey
William Koons
EL. Chenowath
Negotiations Reported With Bandit Ral Suli for U.S. Show
A report from Cody Wyoming notes that Buff an Bin is negotiating with Bandit Ral Suli of Morocco for an exhibition in the United States. Details on dates or venues were not disclosed.
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Cody
Buffan bin
Ralsuli
Morocco
United State
Fixed price on Joe A dispute over State Life seat sale
The State Life probe ends with Vanlaningham affidavit claiming Wynn offered to sell W. S Wynn’s board seat for 100000 then settled at 75000. Wynn allegedly sought relief by resigning as secretary and director in exchange for payment. Vanlaningham says he told Quinn about the offer and that Wynn acknowledged it at a directors meeting.
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State Life
O.L. Vanlaningham
W. 5S. Wynn
The
Vanlaningham
Saya Wynn
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Ixnansas
Nebraska
Wynn
Samuel Quinn
Quinn
Board of
Funeral for Charles Dashiell at 2 PM Wednesday
The funeral will be held at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the late home on 2009 Highland Place. Masonic lodge members will conduct the services. Dashiell, a supply clerk in the United States railway mail service with an office in the federal building, had his desk draped in black in tribute.
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Charles Dashiell
Highland Place
Masonic Lodge
Mr. Dashiell
Dashiell
United States Railway Mail Service
Federal Building
Eloped After Ten Days of Courtship
Miss Margaret Roberge of Menominee Michigan, visiting her aunt Mrs R S Woods at 314 North East Street, started a downtown shopping trip Tuesday when a telegram notified that she had wed Markley Wright of this city after ten days of courtship.
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Margaret Roberge
Menominee, Mich
R. S. Woods
N. East St
Markley Wright
MR DUGAN WILL RECOVER FROM RAILWAY INJURY
Michael Dugan, 70, injured by a switch engine at Milewave and the Belt railroad Tuesday, is expected to recover. Internal injuries proved less serious than first thought.
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Michael Dugan
Milewave
Belt Railroad
Reyburn elected mayor as Reform faction defeated
Philadelphia voters backed straight Republicans in a decisive city election. Congressman John E. Reyburn won the mayoralty by defeating Democratic Reform candidate William Potter, as Reform ranks were broken by a 33,000 vote margin.
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The
Sun
Philadelp
A. Pa
John E. Reyburn
William Potter
Odell Dies After Operation For Appendicitis
William J Odell president of the Odell Commission Company and a prominent western broker died in Cincinnati after an appendicitis operation. His estate is valued at about five million dollars.
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Cincinnati
William J. Odell
Odell’ Commission Company
West
Senate committee backs new Santo Domingo treaty
The senate committee on foreign relations agreed to report favorably the new treaty with Santo Domingo. The move was announced from Washington on February 20.
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Scripps-MaRac Press Association
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Santo Domingo
TRY GAINEA CHICKENS SHOWING GROWING DELICACY
The Grand Rapids Press notes scarce fresh game and poultry laws limit availability. It states young broiling turkeys are unavailable and poussin vanished, while guinea fowl arrives as a winter delicacy. Breasts flesh is described as very tender and comparable to fine game.
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Grand Rapids Press
Cuticura Remedies Restore Health to Chicago Girl
Mrs. A C Brestlin reports her infant daughter’s allergic skin condition improved after using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent Pills. She notes an initial trial against many doctors and colleges with no success, then a marked recovery after three boxes of the Ointment.
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Miss G
Thad
A.C. Brestlin
N. Lincoln St
Chicago
Ill
One Night Treatment For Skin Ills Promoted By Cuticura
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura for skin care in infants and adults. It urges overnight treatment with Cuticura Soap and Ointment and internal use of Cuticura Resolvent, noting prices and mailing a free Cuticura book from Potter Drug and Chemical Corp in Boston.
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Potter Drug & Chem Corp
Boston
Grand Granary Never Used at Bhankipur India
The golah at Bhankipur was built as a granary in 178 but never used for that purpose. It measures 26 feet at the base, 12 feet thick, interior diameter 199 feet, about 90 feet high, and could hold about 137,500 tons. Inside, a remarkable echo is heard best from the center, rivaling the whispering gallery of the Mormon temple.
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Bhankipur
On the Wharves Poem of Sympathy and Death
A somber poem depicts weary laborers by the wharves seeking aid and mercy as hardship and hunger afflict them. The speaker questions whether human hearts endure beyond death and laments the merciless cycle of life and death driven by love for a brother man, ending with a melancholic reflection on mortality.
The Creakidy Chair Rides Through Make-Believe Realms
A playful verse describes a child’s journey using the Creakidy Chair to travel from nursery to a castle of gold. Imaginary lands emerge as the rocking chair carries the child through kingdoms of play and dream.
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Butch
Mr. King
Valley of Play
Shocking Advertisements Debate Women Voting Rights
Ella K Dearborn argues that advertising in fashion papers exposes masculine vanity and immodesty, suggesting if such ads justify denying women the vote then the same logic should apply to men. She mocks male ads from corsets to facial care and declares that only four footed beasts would keep the ballot.
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Anthony Comstock
Mario Corelli
Mr. Williams
Opportunities in the Philippines by Hamilton Wright
In Manila Feb 20 a writer argues for American trade and investment in the Philippines noting strong importers, a developed market, and Manila port improvements. He contends the islands offer better entry to tropical markets and that disciplined individuals with capital can profit from plantation work there.
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Philippines
Orient
South America
Japan
Manila
Pasig
Frisco Tenant Refuses Sale Leases Tiny Ground
A stubborn tenant blocks redevelopment in New San Francisco by holding an unexpired lease on a small ground area under a brick structure being built around a frame building. Despite offers to vacate after a seven fire, the lessee of the Hile corner saloon refused to move, prompting builders to proceed with the brick block that now dwarfs the former storefront.
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New San Francisco
Ierx
Nolts
I Can Cure Any Drunkard Ad Promises Secret Remedy
An advertisement claims Golden Remedy cures alcoholism in days without detection. It promises free mail samples, no dangerous drugs, and restoration of health, willpower, and self respect. The copy targets wives and families and urges sending names and addresses via a coupon.
Free Trial Offer for Golden Remedy by Dr I W Maines
A postal advertising pitch offers a free trial package of Golden Remedy from Dr I W Maines in Cincinnati. The note urges readers to fill in name and address, cut the coupon, and mail for delivery. The plain wrapper promise and gratitude claim accompany the offer.
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I. W. Maines
Saar Glenn Bridge
Cincinnati
Obio
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