Woman Masks as Husband to Hide Sister Shame
A London inquest into the death of "Harry Lloyd" revealed Marie Leroy, a Belgian-born writer, posed as her sister's husband for thirty years to protect the sister's honor and her daughter. Leroy, age 73, had taught languages and written, living with Eliza Lloyd and her daughter Elizabeth after adopting a male identity.
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Charlton Trial Postponed to August in Extradition Case
Porter Charlton, confessive murderer in the Lake Como trunk case, had his arraignment in Judge Blair's court postponed to August 11. If not extradited within 60 days of arrest, he may be freed. He was seized on June 23 as he left the ship from Italy. The youth was absent when the case was called. A formal request for extradition by the Italian government is expected next.
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Waiting game as Indiana railroads and commission stall rates
The Indiana Railroad Commission and the railroads push a waiting game over freight rate hikes. A July 15 adjournment delays action while the Interstate Commerce Commission review and Ohio commission queries loom. Indiana class rates sparked debate, aiming to suspend both Indiana and interstate rates to allow thorough investigation. Key players include Panhandle, C H and D, and Vandalia lines.
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Wife of J C Hicks Dies At Her Home
Mrs J Q Hicks wife of former Big Four freight agent in Indianapolis died at her home 2514 Central avenue Thursday morning. Survived by husband one son Harry L Hicks of Indianapolis a daughter Mrs Donald Wilson of Martinsville and sister Mrs Maggie Menke of Richmond. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday at home with burial at Crown Hill. Also notes Carnegie cousin Diana Greensett of Oakland died in poverty in Alameda County infirmary after receiving $25 monthly allowance.
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Roosevelt Rally Narrows In On Insurgency Support
Report from Sagamore Hill notes friction within the Republican party over proposed policies. Roosevelt remains reticent, listening and observing, with three insiders like Senators Lodge Beveridge and Rep Madison-Kansas closest to forecasting his national stance.
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Roosevelt to speak in Indiana rallying both parties
Prominent Republicans in Indianapolis celebrate Col. Theodore Roosevelt's announced visit to Indiana to speak for Senator Beveridge. Democrats express mixed feelings but emphasize Roosevelt’s presence will energize the campaign. Leaders from both parties comment on Roosevelt’s influence and his right to speak freely in Indiana.
Handy Republican Guide Is Published
The Republican handbook a political reference listing state organization leaders a compendium of information will be mailed to party leaders in many localities Proofs are being corrected and at least 6000 copies will soon be distributed Will Hayes of Sullivan Indiana district chairman notes improved conditions Oscar E Bland Republican nominee has a state senate record favorable to organized labor coal miners and quarrymen support him He is linked to the two cent railway bill William A Cullop the current congressman is his Democratic opponent.
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Linton A. Cox
Congress
Seventh
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Roosevelt
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Harry Wallace
Hbeck
Will Hayes
Sullivan Ind
Oscar E. Bland
William A. Cullop
Roosevelt Plans New York Visits Twice Weekly
Colonel Roosevelt will visit New York two days a week instead of one. He will meet visitors at his Outlook building office on Mondays and Fridays. The change comes after a morning of pruning trees and handling hay on Long Island.
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Beech Grove Traction Franchises Aligned With City Dates
The Beech Grove Traction company pushed to have cars running on the new line within a year. President Schrader of the Board of Public Works expressed initial irritation after mishearing attorney Mull. The Beech Grove and city line franchise expiration dates were reconciled, changing Beech Grove’s from 1944 to match the city line expiration of April 7, 1933.
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Indianapolis
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Board of Public Works
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Board of Works
Latham Sets New Time World Record In Flight
Hubert Latham set a world record at an aviation meet by flying 1464 kilometers in two hours. His time for two hours nine minutes thirty four and a half seconds equaled 160 kilometers.
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