Dreamy tour: Rev. Odell lectures on Samaria visit
Rev. Owen Davies Odell of Second Presbyterian spoke Sunday evening on Samaria at his church. He described travels through the region including the well of Jacob, the tomb of Joseph, Shechem, and a cave linked to Saul and the witch of Endor. detours included passport trouble and a 130 by 48 mile Palestine portrait.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Owen Davies Odell
Samaria
The
Holy Land
Odell
Maria
Jacob
Earth
Heaven
Christ
Joseph
Shechem
Saul
Witch of
Ender
Palestine
Boy Weighed 590 Pounds Died After Illness
Special to The Sun from Zanesville Ohio reports Carl Shackles aged 16 died after a ten hour illness. He stood 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighed about 550 pounds. Once ordinary, he rapidly surpassed normal growth five years earlier and many circus offers were declined. Heart trouble caused his death and a special casket was made. He was the sole child of Mr and Mrs Frank Shackles of Summerfield Noble County.
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Zanesville
Carl Shackles
Frank Shackles
Summerfield
Noble County
Ohio
Grand jury opens June session in Marion County
The Marion county grand jury began its June session with Judge Irvin instructing the panel. Prosecutor Hooton said the plumbers' trust probe will wait as jail cases proceed. Joseph Miller, who alleges the trust, will be heard later, with possible additional witnesses if his testimony persuades the panel.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Irvin
Criminal Court
Hooton
Plumbers’ Trust
Joseph Miller
Topeka Breaks Liquor Record
Topeka, June 3. Reports from druggists show May liquor sales on affidavits totaling 21,323 units. The figures fail to reveal actual consumption. The article notes widespread health complaints and links to liquor sales, reflecting local conditions and concerns.
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Topeka
Eas
Desperado Kuhn Killed In Ohio Near Van Wert
Special report describes Marvin Kuhn, a notorious outlaw active in Indiana and Ohio, mortally wounded by a posse near Van Wert, dying in the local jail. The piece recounts his prison terms, previous escapes, and past crimes including hold ups, a bank raid, a fatal shooting, and multiple gunfights with lawmen across Indiana and Ohio.
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Marvin Kun
Ohio
Indiana
Auburn
Ind
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Columbus Grove
Kuhns
Improvements on Vandalia Rail Line
To ease Indiana traffic, a second track is built from Knightsville to Terre Haute about 14 miles, with a parallel double track Brazil to Seeleyville eight miles. The old line becomes a third track. fewer curves reduce time. Subways and bridges remove grade crossings. earthwork and masonry totals reach large volumes. operation expected this month.
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Indiana
Vandalia Railroad
Knightsville
Terre Haute
Brazil
Seeleyville
Wabash River
Macksville
Fire on Oceanic Threatens Liner at Dock
Fire on the White Star liner Oceanic at her New York dock burned for five hours before firefighters, aided by relays, gained control. Twenty-five firemen collapsed from smoke. watchman John Hughes found the blaze in hold No 7, among glucose barrels. A longshoremen strike prompted incendiary rumors denied by all.
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New York
Oceanic
John Hughes
Senate Funeral Expenses Highlight Early Graft Reports
Exclusive dispatches reveal petty graft in the United States Senate tied to the funeral of Senator O. H. Platt of Connecticut. Items include 22 pairs of kid gloves for $46.50, crepe bands, and transportation costs like $615.92 for rail travel for senators to Connecticut and New York. Additional entries show dining car, hotel bills, telegrams, newspapers, and other charges. Names mentioned include J. Wh. Gallinger Tom Carter and E. W. Pettus with small reimbursements for attendance at the Platt funeral.
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Senate
O. H. Platt
Connecticut
Platt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington
South Norwalk
Conn
Bethel
PD. M. Ransdell
O. J. Platt
Washington, D. C
New York City
J. WH. Gallinger
Washington, Conn
Tom Carter
E. W. Pettus
John A. Sullivan
C. G. Phelps
Stamford
Sexton
Charles Dick
United States Senate
J. T. Hunt
Frankie
Kalamazoo, Mich
Senator Burrows
Wetmore
Teller
Aldrich
Iittridge
Burnham
Dolliver
Clapp
Proctor
Hopkins
Penrose
Tom Platt
New York
Druids to Convene in Indianapolis for Grand Grove Session
The United Ancient Order of Druids will hold the forty seventh Grand Grove session in Indianapolis at the Druids hall 216 E Maryland st Tuesday and Wednesday Delegates from across the state are expected A Dion-like roster includes grand officers and local dignitaries The gathering features degree ceremonies and banquets with sessions starting Tuesday at 9 am and an entertaining Monday night reception.
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the Grand Grove
The
Grand Lodge—Of the United Ancient Order of Druids
Druid’s Hall
Maryland St
Order
Emil T. Winkler
Troy
N. Y
Henry Freudenthal
Albany
Henry Weinman
Noble Grand Arch
Conrad Ruckelshaus
Indianapolis
D. G. Arch
L. Blakely
Charles G. N. Geider
Martin Tron
Lafayette
Radica
Capital City Circle No. 6
Magnolia Circle
Made Grove No
Lincoln Grove Hall
Senate Ave
Vermont St
Arson Trial of Former Saloon Keeper Lindley
William Lindley a former saloon keeper stands trial on arson charges for allegedly setting fire to his Liberty Street saloon at 212 Liberty. The blaze began around 2 am last February with the Fred Miller Brewing Company owning the fixtures and Lindley’s liquor stock reportedly low. The fire department extinguished the fire before major damage.
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William Lindley
Libertyst
Fred Miller Brewing Company
Lindley
Hirsch Chosen for Office in Cincinnati Contests
Local report notes Hirsch secured a nomination for public office in Cincinnati amid a busy June political season. Details on the race, candidates, and dates remain limited in the fragment. Per existing coverage, the city sees renewed campaign activity with multiple party events scheduled across June.
Will Study Morals in the Canal Zone
Rev Dr Ferguson’s charges about Canal Zone morals prompt action by Secretary Taft. Miss Gertrude Beeks of the National Civic Federation will sail for the isthmus for six weeks to study conditions of canal employees with Civic Federation oversight and support from Ralph Eastey.
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Washington
Ferguson
Panama Isthmus
Taft
New York
Gertrude Beeks
Welfare Department
National Civic Federation
Miss Beeks
Civic Federation
Ralph Eastey
Ingalls for Senator
Melville F B Ingalls is a receptive candidate for the senatorship, subject to Democratic caucus approval and Ohio legislature action. He said it is too early to declare, but the Democratic party should unite to elect a Democratic senator next year, and he would not refuse a nomination.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Cincinnati
Melville FB. Ingalls
Ohio
Ingalls
Prize Offered For Stories On War Folly And Social Harmony
The American Humane Education society announces two $1000 prizes. One seeks best story exposing the folly and wickedness of wars. The other invites a tale promoting kindness between rich and poor to harmonize capital and labor disputes.
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The
American Humane Education Society
Child Burned To Death In Induced Fire
Peru Ind June 3 A 3 year old boy Paul Working son of John Working found a match on the floor and struck it causing his clothing to ignite and burn him to death in a tragic accident reported from Peru Indiana today.
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Lafayette
Ind
Peru
Paul
John
Tax clash over liquor tax in Randolph county
Parkersburg June 3 Assistant Tax Commissioner Darst travels to Randolph county where Sheriff Helmick, a strict prohibitionist, refuses to accept liquor tax money. Saloonkeepers are upset as the official faces difficulty forcing collection.
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The
Sun
Parkersburg
W. Va
Darst
Randolph County
Helmick
Corry Strike Update Grants Wage Increase
Special to The Suwa reports in Corry Pennsylvania on June 3 that a strike affecting three dozen workers resulted in an increased wage offer. No further details were provided in the fragment.
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Corry,. Pa
Sens
Week of events across nations and nations in 190? era
Cadets from West Point encamp at Jamestown exposition. International Medical Association for the Prevention of War meets in Atlantic City starting Wednesday. International Independent Telephone Association convenes in Chicago Tuesday. Sons of the American Revolution meet in Denver Monday to Wednesday. National Educational Association gathers in Los Angeles Saturday for five days. General Synod of the Reformed Church in America meets in Albany Wednesday. National Confectioners Association holds a three day meeting in Cincinnati starting Wednesday. King Oscar and Queen Sophie celebrate golden wedding Thursday. Emperor Francis Joseph's ascension anniversary observed this Saturday for two weeks. King Frederick and Queen Louise visit Buckingham Palace June 8 to 13. Emile Zola body transferred to the Pantheon in Paris this week. Indiana and Michigan coal men meet in Indianapolis Tuesday to Thursday. Grand Lodge of United Ancient Order of Eves noted at Jefferene, Ia Tuesday. Pay.
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West Point Military Academy
International Medical Association For the Prevention of War
Atlantic City
International Independent Telephone Association
Chicago
Sons of the American Revolution
Denver
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
General Synod of the Reformed Church In America
Albany
N. Y
National Confectioners’ Association
Cincinnati
Oscar
Queen Sophie
Sweden
Francis Joseph
Frederick
Queen Louise
Denmark
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Buckingham Palace
Emile Zola
Pantheon
Paris
Indiana
Michigan
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge of United Ancient Order of Eves
Jeeiemene
Providing for Crippled Children Speech in Minneapolis
At the National Children’s Home society annual meeting in Minneapolis on June 10 the superintendent of the JHino’s Children’s Home and Aid society will discuss providing for crippled children A girl who lost her arms as a child will be among the speakers.
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National Children’s Home Society
Minneapolis
Jhino's Children's Home and Aid Society
Two Washington Coeds Engaged to Marry This Year
Washington university reports two coeds engaged to wed this year. Senior Miss Gruner plans marriage to attorney Mr. Philip Moss. Sophomore Miss Woodward is engaged to a professor at Missouri State University.
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Washington University
Gruner
Philip Moss
May Go Gunning for the Preacher
Worcester reports Alvah R Weston, father of Flora Weston tied to the church scandal with Rev. Charles H. Dalrymple, vows to seek revenge in Chicago. Weston’s morose mood and isolation alarm friends as his wife narrates a troubling home scene and a letter from a Millbury churchwoman offering welcome to Flora in Manchester Ohio.
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Weston
Chicago
Roosevelt remark shocks Harvard circles
In Lansing Harvard graduates report President Roosevelt’s remark that within a year and eleven months he would be an active member of the Harvard organization. President Eliot and Dr Wolcott head Harvard’s corporation express puzzlement over the statement.
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Tive
Harvard
Eliot
Detroit
University
Wolcott
Roosevelt
Harvard University
Charles N. Eliot
Dr. Wolcott
Harvard Corporation
Two killed in wreck near Rochester
Two freight train crew members were killed in a wreck ten miles south of Rochester New York. The dead are Louis Allen engineer and John Brown brakeman.
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Scrippe-McRae Press Association
Rochester
N. Y
Here
Louis Allen
John Brown
Mystery Surrounds Death Of Corne lius VanHorn In Exposition Park
MEADVILLE Pa June 3 Mystery covers the finding of the dead body of Cornelius VanHorn at Exposition Park Sunday. VanHorn had been sojourning at Be OE at on Oey Tatecnecue second.
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Scripps-Menae Press Association
Meadvile
Cornelius VanHorn
Exposition Park
VanHorn
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