Federal push for more power over railroads urged
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans to urge Congress to adopt Roosevelt's ideas for greater federal control of railroads. Commissioner Lane endorses the Indianapolis speech, calling it wise and progressive. The commission will meet next autumn to discuss over-capitalization, government regulation of bond issues, and valuation of railroad property, aiming to back the president's reform program.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Lane
Commission
Cows cause death of Mrs Burger in field accident
In Mishawaka Indiana on June 1 Mrs Jacob Burger wife of a wealthy charcoal manufacturer was trampled to death when cattle in a field spooked by a passing car charged and mauled her. The tragedy occurred as she petted the family horse prompting a fatal hoof injury.
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Mishawaka
Ind
Jacob Burger
Roosevelt May Take New Job
Scripps McKine Press Association reports from Lansing Michigan on June 1 that President Roosevelt said he expects to be an active Harvard member within a year and 11 months. The remark followed rumors he might replace President Eliot, suggesting he has been offered and accepted Harvard’s leadership role after his term.
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Harvard
Eliot
Fight in Highway Ends in Knife Wounds and Arrests
In Noblesville Indiana June 1 P W Thurston 76 was severely injured by knife wounds in a highway fight tied to a long running feud between the Thurston and Breece families. Bricks knives and clubs were used as weapons. Four suspects including Alonzo Thurston Clifford and Walter Breece and Charlee Lowe were arrested. Melvin Thurston and Tobe Breece were also hurt as women witnessed the melee.
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Noblesville
Ind
P. W. Thurston
Thurston
Breece
Melvin Thurston
Tobe Breece
Alonzo Thurston
Clifford
Walter Breece
Charlee Lowe
Haywood Jury Nears Readiness For Trial Start
Boise June 1 The Haywood murder trial nears juror completion with only two men to qualify as Hawley notes end of loafing. Judge and lawyers optimistic for start next week as Haywood suffers neuralgia and heart trouble from smoking.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Boise
Idaho
W. D. Haywood
Stellenberg
Court Dismisses Lowtering Charge in McLaughlin Saloon Probe
John Dugan, seventh defendant in the Crusade Against McLaughlin’s Saloon, was discharged by a six member jury in police court. Prosecutors and defense sparred over officer Smith’s conduct as Dugan, an employee of Coffin and Fletcher, denied drinking and said he worked nights at the saloon. Nolan, the last arrestee, faces trial June 24.
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John Dugan
William McLaughlin
Smith and
Merrill
Smith
Henry Seyfried
Dugan
Department
John Nolan
Bonnifield
Seyfried
McLaughlin
Coffin and Fletcher Pork Packing
Zion City property to be sold under creditor order
Zion City and all Christian Catholic church interests in Zion City will be sold to satisfy creditors. Judge Landis ordered the sale despite objections by Jane Dowie and her son A J Gladstone Dowie. Receiver John Hately filed the petition and the sale will occur after disputes over personal property are settled.
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Scripps-Mckrae Press Association
Chicago
Zion City
Christian Catholic Church
Kenesaw M. Landis
Jane Dowie
A. J. Gladstone Dowie
John Hately
Dowie
Banker Hageman Walks 186 Miles to Kansas City
Frank Hageman president of First National bank in Salem Kas set out from Salina to walk to Kansas City covering 186 miles to visit his father. He wagered with F McAdams and Clarence Wilson that he could complete the journey. The group left Salina May 24 with local spectators cheering as they reached Abilene and others joined before Hageman finished solo Friday night.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Kansas City
Frank Hageman
First National Bank
The
Library Association
Chatauqua Association
Salem
Kas
Salina
Hageman
Cronlea
F. McAdams
Salina State Bank
Clarence Wilson
Commencement Exercises for Indiana School for the Deaf
The Indiana School for the Deaf will hold commencement in the school chapel on Wednesday June 12 at 10 30 AM with a baccalaureate sermon on Sunday June 2 at 10 30 AM by Rev A W Mann an alumnus from the class of 1858 The program includes the governor J Frank Hanly delivering the class address and diplomas presented by Hon Henry B Brown followed by songs in sign language and a benediction by Rev David A Heron D D
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Diana School For the Education of
A. W. Mann
Mann
William H. DeMotte
J. Frank Hanly
Henryb. Brown
Board of Trustees
David A. Heron
D. D
Sir Launfal
R. Otis Yoder
Shipshewana
England
Hazel Atlanta Wasson
Bluffton
Country
Samuel Francis Smith
Leah Frances Sawyer
Ethel Brenton
Southport
Pansy Gertrude Arnot
Delphi
Grace Delphia Buhler
Decatur
Essie May Gatton
Winslow
Cecilia Dorothy Barrett
Middletown
Amy Wilhelmina Martin
Indianapolis
Carrie Mabel Johnson
Kokomo
Lonna Blanche Nipple
Camden
Eula Belle Hetzler
Angola
Sumner League Officers Elected for One Year
The Sumner league elected officers for a year: President William H. Jackson first vice president W. W. Hyde second vice president Frank Price financial secretary Emstdella S. Stone recording secretary George Sanderson treasurer Allen Simms sergeant at arms Philip Lytle. Board of directors includes William J. I. Reed George David William Frazier William Wilson Charles Humble R. P. Booth and Charles W. Brown.
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Sumner League
Willam H. Jackson
W. W. Hyde
Frank Price
Emstdella S. Stone
George Sanderson
Allen Simms
Philip Lytle
William J. I. Reed
George David William Frazier
William Wilson
Charles Humble
R. P. Booth
Charles W. Brown
Watch Your Thirty Feet of Bowels
An 19th century health note explains how peristaltic waves move food through the bowels in about twelve hours. Constipation results from weak bowel muscles and lack of exercise, while Cascarets mimic natural activity by stimulating muscles. the West Pocket Box by Sterling Remedy Co. is advertised at ten cents, with tablets stamped CC G.
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Sterling, Remedy Co
Secretary Elihu Root Returns 1200 Dodge Lecture Check
Secretary Elihu Root refused payment for a Yale lecture trip saying the visit was so enjoyable he would feel guilty taking money. He sent back the $1,200 check from the Dodge lecture foundation and thanked Yale officials Haley Lecy Stokes and Judge Townsend for their hospitality while Yale weighs what to do with the funds.
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Scripps-MerRae Press Association
New Haven
Conn
Elihu Root
Yale
Haley
Lecy. Stokes
Judge Townsend
Dodge Lecture Foundation
Alarm Clock in His Hat Snares Patrolman Discharged
Charles Grism was dismissed by the police board in St. Paul after an alarm clock in his hat rang during a sergeant's talk, waking him hourly to pull the patrol box at the Cathedral site. The incident query was dated June 1.
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Scrippe-McRae Press Association
ST. Paul
Minn
Charles Grism
Police
Otto Kring Dead at 27 in Local Death
Otto H. Kring of 1539 E Ohto street died at home Wednesday night after months with tuberculosis. He was 27 and survived by a wife. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM at the home, private. Body can be viewed Saturday afternoon from 2 to 6.
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Otto H. Kring
E. Ohto
Croker May Lead Irish Nationalists in Parliament
London reports that Richard Croker may become the leader of the Irish nationalist party in Parliament. The claim was made by a source close to Irish political circles.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
London
Richard Croker
Ireland
Engineer not blamed in railroad bridge death verdict
Coroner O. H. McDonald returned a formal verdict stating the engineer John Hardy was blameless in the death of Orville Rabb and the three Indianapolis men, Joseph Sarcefield Frank St. John, who were killed on a C. H. & D. railroad bridge near Selbyville Indiana last Sunday.
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the Sun
Srelbyville
Ind
O. H. McDonald
Orville Rabb
Joseph Sarcefield
Frank St. John
Indianapolis
John Hardy
Woman Sues Peabody Over Bath Ban At Suntaug Lake
Mrs Helen Marsh of Lynnfield and other residents lose morning swims at Suntaug lake as Peabody gains water rights. A suit for heavy damages is prepared in Salem Superior Court. The case cites signs banning bathing and seeks relief for residents with lakeside homes.
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Lynnfield
Helen M. Marsh
Lynn
Peabody
Suntang Lake
Marsh
Boston
Mystery of Man Found in Soap Factory Firebox
Cincinnati coroner to investigate death at Ryan soap factory after a body was found inside a firebox. Police seek identity amid theories of self harm or foul play. Engineer John McDermott and brother in law Sherman Cornelina released. coroner Cameron to hold inquest. A German restaurant keeper suggested a sailor with money hidden in a coat lining may be linked to the mystery.
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Cincinnati
Ryan Soap
John McDermott
Sherman Cornelina McDermott
Cameron
Vlew
George Ruck
Ruck
Buck’s
Indiana Society of Colonial Wars elects officers at banquet
At the Claypool hotel banquet the Indiana Society of Colonial Wars elected officers for the coming year. Capt. William F. English was re elected governor, Col. A F Fleet deputy governor general, W J Robie deputy governor, Richard Carpenter reelected lieutenant governor, William Gates re elected secretary, and other officers named including William B Wheelock treasurer Charles W Moores registrar W O Bates historian Merrill Macores chaplain Rev B Wilson Smith and surgeon Dr B B Wetherill of Lafayette.
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Claypool
Indiana Society of Colonial Wars
William F. English
Col
A. F. Fleet
Culver Military Academy
W. J. Robie
Richard Carpenter
Lafayette
William ©. Gates
Indianapolis
William B. Wheelock
Charles W. Moores
W. O. Bates
Merrill Macores
B. Wilson Smith
B. B. Wetherill
Hoosiers in Gotham Seek Sightseeing in New York
Otto Frenzel the Indianapolis banker visits the Waldorf Astoria during a sight-seeing trip to New York. The piece lists numerous Indiana fans and social figures from Indianapolis and other cities such as Muncie Newcastle Marion Fort Wayne Terre Haute accompanying or noted in the crowd.
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the Sun
New York
H. J. Eddy
H. B. French
Charles Martindale
J. D. Newman
J. R. Kingham
Indianapolis
Warner
Muncie
Bartlett
Newcastle
M. M. Wall
Marion
J. F. Beck
Fort Wayne
A. B. Bennet
T. E. Bird
C. W. Hamann
H. J. Shaw
Terre Haute
Roosevelt and Fairbanks urged for New England home week
Boston June 1 The Secrippe McRae Press Association reports that President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks are being urged to attend New England old home week in the last week of July. It is expected Fairbanks will attend as the Fairbanks family reunion will be held in Boston.
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Secrippe-McRae Press Association
Boston
Mass
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
New England
City Public Works approves assessment for Oxford street alleys
Indianapolis board of public works approves the May 31 1907 assessment roll for improved alleys east and west of Oxford Street from Nowland Avenue to Tenth Street with a sewer branch. Notice fixed for Monday June 10 1907 to hear remonstrances and determine benefits.
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Dopartment OF Public Works
Office of the Board
Majestic
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
Oxford Street
Nowland Avenue
Tenth Street
Newland Avenue
Board of Public Works of
Said
Preston
Gee Fred J. Mack Beard
Department OF Public Works
Majestic Bidg
City of
Brookside Avenue
Ucral Street
Brightwood Avenue
Twenty-Eighth Street
Thirtieth Street
Tacoma Avenue
Michigan Street
ST. Clair Street
Mekins
Sala
City
Broaard of Public Works
Ivil
Joseph T. Elliott
Palbcon Ues
Thirty-Fourth Street
Fortieth Street
Washington Boulevard
Wasington Boulevard
Fits
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
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Lansing, Mich
Ville
Haywood Jury
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Borah
Boff
W. D. Haywood Hl
William D. Haywood
Haywood
Lowtering
Crusade
John Bowman
Gus Schank
Hiram Means
Alonzo van Horn
James Parker
J. W. Barringer
Wellville
School For Deaf
Otto Kring
Croker
TOWN
BATH
Lake Suntaug
Soap Factory
Scrippa-McRae Presse Association
Colonial Society Met
Gotham
Board of School Commissioners
N. Meridian Street
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John E. Cleland
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