Mrs Sewall Discusses Dress Reform in Indianapolis
Mrs May Wright Sewall, famed reformer, advocates healthful dress standards and plain taste in a Chicago World’s Fair tour. She notes public education on dress, outlines proposed outfits, and cites international conference attendance. She dismisses reports of quarrel with Mrs Helen Gougar.
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Helen Gougar
Indianapolis
May Wright Sewall
Madame Bogelot
Madame Porram
Greece
Sun
Sewall
Pennsylvania St
Laura Lee
Christine D Brown
Tux Sun
Miss Lee
Briges Condemned for Heresy Amid Assembly Guilty Verdict
In New York on June 2 Professor Charles A. Briggs of Union Theological Seminary appeared cheerful after the Presbyterian General Assembly in Washington found him guilty of heresy and suspended him from the ministry while he remains at the seminary. Reporters note Briggs spoke briefly about his silence and the assembly’s conduct, with supporters signaling continued dispute over biblical interpretation and academic freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Briges
Union Theological Seminary
General Assembly
Washington
Brigus
Briges
Seagion
Tie
Seminary
Joses Dr. Mkinsley
Assembly
Prof. Sbriggs
Mearettry
Briggs
Pennsylvania
Driggs
Riggs
Street railway strike in Fort Wayne reaches critical stage
Deputies worn out from sleep loss police report many lines down poles cut bankers lawyers and business men drafted as deputies to end the strike. Trade is at a standstill merchants alarmed as county steps in to press for settlement. The conflict ends with a 15 cent hourly advance and union recognition, effective June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ways
Ind
Splj
Ecale
Pastor Marries Divorced Ex-Surveyor Sparks City Shock
Lavonrs Indiana July 2 Miss Mila C. Tupper once pastor of the urban church in this city wed Maynard ex surveyor at Grand Rapids Michigan. The ceremony followed his divorce and caused surprise as she left her post in Chicago where the couple had tracked her down. The union startles many who knew her and her distinguished pulpit work across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavonrs
Ind
Juans
Mila C. Tupper
A. Maynard
Grand Rapids
Mich
Maynard
Miss Tupper
Reward Offered In Murder Of John Varpey At Haughville
The town board of Haughville held a special meeting to discuss the Varpey murder. A reward of 800 dollars is offered for the arrest and conviction, with the same amount for information leading to the culprit. Chief Splan and detectives Kinney and Richards combed the crime scene but have no solid leads as eye witnesses could not describe the assailant. The partner of Jackman remains at large, and a theory implicates a Sloughville man who allegedly entered Mat Jock’s grocery then the saloon before shooting the bartender when detected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haughville
John Varpey
Chisf Splan
Kinney and Richards
Jackman
Mat Jock
Sacaza Resigns as Nicaragua Leader After Peace Accord
New York June 2 The Advertiser reports Sacaza has resigned but scored a victory over the revolutionistas. He told US Minister Gaker that he will not surrender liberal principles and may resign if the church dominates the government. After talks, Sacaza will resign to Nicara guan leadership chosen by both factions, with his recommendation guiding policy, and he pledges no further fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Advertiser
Corinth
Nicaragua
Sacaza
Revolutionista
United States Minnister Gaker
Ivaristo Carcaso
Nicaragusma
Onl
Tragedy Strikes Burned Residence Killing Two Daughters
In Wilson Kansas on June 2 a fire at F G Swebla's home in the attic claimed the lives of his two daughters aged 2 and 20 while Swebla, ill and unable to help, watched helplessly. A separate note lists a Board of Trade nominating committee selecting a regular ticket for June 12 including James A Wildman as president and Irving S Gordon as vice president among others.
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Wilson
Kas
F. G. Swebla
Herbs
Swebla
Board of Eprade
Board of Trade
James A. Wildman
Irvings. Gordon
John Osterman
Johnne Murphy
B. Martindale
Wmn
Scot
John F. Wallick
Albert Gall
J. W. Me. Gottigan
W. B. Holton
Tord Woods
Edward
Dominica Protests Demand Inquiry into Lamlain Massacre
In Dominica on June 2 peaceable residents urge Britain to order a full inquiry into the Lamlain massacre. The island’s bishop protests, calling for impeachment of Governor Sir William Werdock Smith, and fears of unrest grow while officials request naval protection from the imperial government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
West Indias
Dominica
Laplain
William Werdock Smith
Forecast for Indiana Weather Warmth, Showers Expected
Wary Wappenhbans forecast warns of fair weather Friday night and Saturday with possible local showers in the afternoon. The unusual forecast notes and prophetic power quality are questioned, with calls to retract if incorrect.
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Indiana
Reverend Hood to lead Sunday meeting and talks for youth
Rev Frank Hood conducts next Sunday's afternoon meeting while Saturday evening W A McCulloch delivers a talk to young men. A basketball game is set for Verlinson hall Friday evening. A banner will be presented to leave champions. The Y M C A lecture course for the coming year features Dr J P D John of DeVauw university Dr Coulter of Todiana university and Pr Burrows of Wabash college. Gers Riddie Shakesperian reader Mozart symphony club and Schumann quartet engaged.
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Frank Hood
W. A. McCulloch
Verlinson Hall
J.P. D. John
DeVauw University
Coulter
Todiana University
Pr. Burrows
Wabash Cohege
Geo, Riddie
Shakesperian
The
Mozart Symphony Club
Schu- Mann Quartet
Missing foreman Charles Baker seen last on way to work
A search is underway for Charles Baker a 30 year old English foreman at Baker & Thornton printing who disappeared after leaving his boarding house in Massachusetts aboard an electric car. Friends fear foul play while associates recall he was sober industrious and had recently shown signs of stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baker
Insist
Massachusett
Baker & Thornton
Dbuler
Indianapolis
Chicago
Levy I3ros
Mara Laird
Beaker
Street railway deal corruption tale tied to Shaffer and others
A long murky history surrounds a $3,250,000 street railway deal in Indianapolis. J C Shaffer, once Y M C A president, allegedly schemed with Mason Verner and John J Mitchell to skim large commissions, with Chicago interests initially involved. The latest claims say Shaffer forgot a secret agreement to split a $50,000 commission, prompting court action and a pending federal filing while a North Indianapolis petition seeks stomach analyses of Moses and Oliver Smith amid county scrutiny.
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J. C. Shaffer
Citizens’ Street Railway
Indianapolis
Murray A. Verner
Pittsburgo
Chicago
A. L. Mason
Mason
Sheffer
Allerton
Shaffer
Messrs
Verner
McKee
Shafer
John J. Mitchell
Messia
Aises
McKe Cine
Compassion
Shelter
Wedntsay
Denison
John J. Mitchel
Tru Sun
Masson
Dlason
Winter & Khan
Beck
Moses
Oliver Smith
Ffoue T.M. Defecus Defies Path U. S. Forlan Bikes
In a cryptic note, Ffoue T.M. Defecus challenges Path U. S. fotlan on bicycle routes. Weber tests Giaties With iad File near Pa daistity as officials investigate unclear claims and potential route changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.M. Defecus
U. S
Fotlantrve
Weber
Murder at Pammany Hall resort by Emma Woods
Len Brown, wealthy resort proprietor known as Pammany Hall, was shot by his mistress Emma Woods at 3 am in Newark New Jersey. The couple had lived together three months. Woods initially admitted the crime but later claimed Brown shot himself. Police held Woods as the investigation continued.
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Newark
N.J
Len. Brown
Brown
Woods
Clash Between Courts in Wavion Legal War
A clash between state and federal courts unfolded as Judge Asher halted Judge Bartholomew and the superior court from moving with John Pulliam v I E S W railroad. Pulliam, a Rochester brakeman, sought 10000 dollars after a fall. The Erie company's lawyers sought removal to federal court but faced objections and a court-ordered pause. A blur of affidavits, threats, and sharp rebukes followed as lawyers blamed court tactics and threatened appeal.
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Asher
Bartholomew
Superior Court
John Pulliam
I. E. &S W. Railroad
Pulliam
Rochester
Via
Miller
Attourney Hackedorn
Lieke Erie
Baker
W. V. Rooker
Pailiam
Counvl
Looker
Supreme Court
Rooker
Corporation
Mr. Rooker
Pimp Sun
Hackedorn
Lawer
Lackedorn
Witness places Annie Wagner at drugstore before Koesters murder
A witness says Annie Wagner appeared at the drugstore the Monday before the Koesters murder, claiming she was home. Three witnesses now assert she was out that day. Charles Lorst seeks state legal aid. Koesters met Prosecutor Holtz in a brief conference, pressing for Annie Wagner’s guilt as he vows to avenge his family.
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Annie Wagner
Koesters
Miss Wagner
Annie
Charles Lorst
K Koesters
Holtz. Raan
Avery
Murder and suicide after jealous rage in Blood Bearroiv Neb
Fred Sargent shot his wife on Friday then fatally cut his own throat. He died from the self inflicted wounds after the killing. The tragedy occurred in Blood Bearroiv Nebraska amid a fit of jealous rage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Sargent
World’s July Friday draws large crowd at Cineaco exhibit
Bad weather did not deter crowds at the Mexican exhibit during the world’s July Friday. The world’s congress on social purity opened with Archbishop Ireland presiding. A U S court heard arguments for and against Sunday closing injunction and denied a temporary order to close the fair next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Ireland
U.S
Sunde
Witness Colvin Key in Eyster Murder Case
In the Eyster murder trial, Colvin testified to seeing Parker and McAfee near the venable saloon before a shot and screams from the oyster drug store. The defense seeks to place blame on John Venable and others, suggesting the defendants were in a prostitution house, while an unknown colored man and a German bakery owner are mentioned as potential alternate factors.
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John Verable
Eyster
Venable
Cincinnati
Burnham
Joshua Munden
Parker
BicAfea
Wim
Stanley
Munden
Jerry Collings
McAfee
Carrie Spaulding
J Lyster
W. S. Colvin
Oyster Drug Store
Mississippi St
Kealing
Colvin
John Venable
Nealing
Packer
W. H. Colvin
Parker and McAfee
Clinger
Hoyster
Jtyster
Crazy Drunk Man Denies Crime Then Confesses
John Dennis, accused of killing his father and shooting his wife, was tracked by a sheriff's posse to a loft near the crime scene. He surrendered without resistance and admitted guilt, saying he acted while drunk and unaware of his actions. He had returned to the cabin window and fled to the loft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanisatny
Duns
John Dennis
Gotashv
Dari
Iethen
Split in Lodge 4G Splits Machinists Union No. 64
A bitter rift among local machinists union No. 64 culminated Thursday night in 200 members seceding to form a new lodge. They expect a charter within days and plan immediate organization. The split follows alleged underhanded moves to control national headquarters, a claim the former grand master denies, saying the division is friendly and needed due to large No. 4 membership. A telegram reports ex-secretary J J Tam, a defaulting official, is under watch by officers and bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union No. 64
S. Sinoisst
Gisgatisfied
Lodge 4
John O'Day
Sun
No.4
J.J. Tam
Scranton
I’s
Public Works Names Foreman After Burns Resignation
The board chose B N McGettigan as foreman of street repairs to fill the vacancy created by Michael Burns. A Philadelphia paving firm failed to submit a corrected bid for granolithic walls in Beaumont Place. Daniel Foley won a sewer contract on Fletcher Ave. to the first alley south of Hoyt Ave. at $28.96 per lineal foot. Warren Schari won the Brassachusetts Ave. asphalt contract at $ per lineal foot, and Western paving won Washington St. asphalt from Missouri to the river at $12.72. Resolutions to grade and travel Ohio St and Heville Ave were finalized. CHARGES.
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Miichael Burns
Sun
Board of Public Works
B. N. Bmecgettigan
Bir
Bic Cettigan
Burns
Welin Paving Company
Philadelphia
Boad
Hoaumont Place
Daniel Foley
Diljonsi
Fletcherave
Hovt-ave
Warren-Schari Paving Company
Brassachusetts-ave
College-ave
Lelefontaine
Sagl
Western Paving Company
Lendolpriest
Heville-ave
Washington and
Michivan-sts
Detective Thornton Involved In Eyster Murder Case
May Boe reports complaints about Detective Ben Thornton during the Eyster murder trial. Supt Colbert declined to comment as charges may be filed. Thornton, the force's only colored detective, allegedly favored suspects McAfee and Parker and mishandled testimony. He claims to have done his duty and favors an investigation. Separate items note Ed Padridge’s arrest for abducting Sarah Korzinski and Thorp & Martin manufacturing firm debt assignment in Boston with assets around 100000.
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Ben Thornton
Eyster
Colbert
Priday
Thornton
McAtes
Parker
McAfee
Pics Sun
Leasous
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Womens’ Congress
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Turkey
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Lady Aberdeen
Marie Martin
Paris
Gripnenberg
Finland
Christine Brown
PROM
Mares Refhrence FO Pti Assembly
Kiss Supphmr
Ris
John Harply
YY. MH. CG
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Fiser’a
Storagedt Sreagberays
Hmith’s Aye Weihs
Pouwstyivaulanst
Whersis Charles Baker
Mr. Minson
Tuste Cours
Smith
Quarbrell
Phat Lee
Mubadar
Baker Restnaings
Bamwholorer
Wavion
United States
Ivarnn
Hyster
Mrs. Alyster
Wind Mather
Ayer
Dalton’s
Bates House
O'Day
Dhaumab
Commission
Mit” Bpgmlttigan
May Boe Notieed
Agatist
PV Thorinton
Curiaco
Padridge
Francis Korzinski
Sarah
Hamburger
Boston
Thorp & Martin Manufacturing Company
Milk St
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