Millionaire files injunction over cruel treatment of mules
Evansville, June 14. Evidence for charges against three Big Four subcontractors for cruelty to animals emerged as millionaire friend of animals Adolph Melzer and Humane Officer Hucke filed an injunction suit to halt work on the Mt Carmel Evansville extension until 145 injured mules are retired. Delegations of citizens protested the camp, lamp black used on sores was washed off by humane officials.
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the Sun
Evansville
Ind
Fadolph Melzer
Hucke
Mt. Carmel
W. J. Oliver
Chest of Gold Suit Returns to Court in Anderson
In Anderson Indiana on June 14 the trial of Joseph Beatson, son in law of Rudolph Zimmerman, resumes for a third time. The suit alleges Beatson removed a chest of gold coin from under Zimmerman's bed after his death. The case has a long appellate history with prior trials and reversals.
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Zimmerman
Beatson
Eggs as baggage taboo in Hammond
Hammond resident Oscar Plageman faced a 35 cent charge for a case of eggs he tried to carry as luggage on a Chicago line car. Conductor ruled eggs were freight, not baggage, amid local debate over what may be considered luggage versus freight and concerns about tools and other items carried as luggage.
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Hammond
Ind
Oscar Plageman
Chicago, Lake Shore
South Bend Line
Plageman
Wingate Man Tops Chicago Market
Wingate Indiana June 14 7 BE Wil won for near Wingate top Ottawa Chicago market this year with his own fed cattle. He sold a carload of 23 yearlings at Chicago last week for 8.25 a head. He bought last October at about 28 each and sold at about 80.50 on average.
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Wingate
Ind
Auto Strikes Tree Injuring Two Women in Garfield Park
An auto driven by George Brunning crashed into a tree in Garfield Park Monday afternoon, injuring two female passengers who were thrown from the vehicle. Brunning refused to identify his companions and drove them away in the car.
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George Brunning
Garfield Park
Brunning
Rcar
Thirsty Cow Runs Hard For Saloon
In Michigan City Indiana on June 14 Old Bessie, tethered without water, bolted as Officer Werner began leading her toward a watering trough. The cow drank deeply, water flowing like a suction dredge, while the offi cer offered milk. Nathan Bloor threatened arrest for cruelty if the factory milks not watered.
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Michigan City
Ind
Bessie
Werner
Eateh
Nathan Bloor
Lars
Governor Marshall urges ideals at Notre Dame commencement
Special to The Sun reports Gov. Marshall delivering Notre Dame University’s commencement address. He stressed dreaming and vision with ideals, insisting they be bounded and guided by firm principles. The crowd applauded the announcement of his Doctor of Laws degree conferment.
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Notre Dame
Ind
Gov. Marshall
Notre Dame University
Trunk murder mystery baffles sleuths at Lake Como
Police probe the murder of Mrs. Mary Scott Charlton whose body was found in a trunk in Lake Como. Russian suspect Ispolatoff remains tight lipped as Americans Leishman and Caughey lead search efforts. No trace of Charlton found. theories tilt to double murder with robbery.
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Mary Scott Chariton
Lake Como
Constantine Ispolatoff
Ispolatoff
Charlton
United States
Leishman
Caughey
Milan
United Press
Chariton
Local men organize to insure livestock in Indiana
The National Livestock Insurance company of Indianapolis is licensed by the auditor of state to operate in Indiana. It carries $100,000 paid up capital and has deposited $100,000 in securities with the state. Medford B. Wilson is president, Berne R. Cohen is vice president and counsel, A. M. Ogle is treasurer, Adolph Levy is secretary, and directors include Harry B. Gates T. K. Smith and Harry S. New.
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National Livestock Insurance Company
Indianapolis
Auditor of State
Indiana
Medford B. Wilson
Berne R. Cohen
A. M. Ogle
Adolph Levy
Harry B. Gates
T. K. Smith
Harry S. New
Robber at Y M C A Gets Stick Pins
A wholesale robbery at the Y M C A dormitory was reported to police on Tuesday. The incident likely occurred Sunday night or Monday. Victims include Dr Homer McKinstry who lost a diamond pin about $50 in value, Dr R S Chapped who lost a gold pin, G J Biser who lost a tiepin and revolver, Moore who lost a revolver, Mrs M Versdorf who lost a gold pin, and L Van Seich who lost a valuable ring and chain.
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Y. M
Homer McKinstrey
G. J. Biser
Mr. Moore
1. van Seich
Wind Wagon 10 Set for Overland Run to Toledo
Will Ti Brown after a Toledo business talk with John N Willys announced the Overland Wind Wagon will be driven Overland to Toledo early next week. The invention, tested at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the aviation meet, uses an eight foot wooden propeller to drive a stock car at high speed. P P Weston will pilot the cross country run and Will H Brown plans to join the wind ride.
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Will Ti. Brown
Toledo
John N. Willys
Overland Automobile Company
Overland
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
P. P. Weston
Will H. Brown
Mar
Wife Whispers Love on Street Corners
Tud. EQKOMO reports twin Reays as plaintiff and Fred Smith as defendant in a trespass suit over the wife’s affections. Rarl accuses Mrs. Smith of daily street corner whispers that burdened him, while the husband cites disillusionment after her marriage. Mrs. Smith departed with a note saying she is dissatisfied and has gone to Anderson.
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Sun
Eqkomo
Reays
Fred Smith
Rarl
Strawberry patch yields 400 an acre in Indiana
Special to The Law from Washington Indiana June 14 raisers of garden truck and small fruits challenge old school farming by turning a 11 acre strawberry patch into a lucrative enterprise. H Barton agent for United States Express reports 200 gallons picked so far with season to end this week totaling 1000 gallons priced about 50 cents per gallon. The 14% acre patch shows a strong gross earning compared with a wheat farm.
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Washington
Ind
H. Barton
United States Express Company
Postum Benefits Told by Mississippi Teacher
A Mississippi schoolteacher credits Postum with ending morning coffee jitters and heart palpitations. She says nervousness and mood improved after switching to Postum, and attributes her better health to the beverage and its endorsing booklet There’s a Reason The Road to Wellville.
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Miss
Postum
Wellville
Preacher Pummeled After Midnight Mission Incident
In Chicago on June 14 a drunken disturber mauled a preacher after he was accused by the minister at a midnight mission. Judge Gemmil ruled the disturber did fight back and dismissed the defendant, warning the preacher against contempt if he complained.
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Chicago
Gemmil
Erie Train Collision Shakes Passengers in Cleveland
Erie passenger train No. 17 ran into an open switch at Fifty-fifth street Tuesday morning and struck a cut of freight cars. Passengers were badly shaken but none were seriously hurt.
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Cleveland
Erie
Fifty-fifth Street
Mother and daughters graduate at Michigan University
Mrs. Amy Carroll and her two daughters Mabel and Cella from Richmond Indiana will graduate at the University of Michigan this year. Mrs. Carroll and Mabel receive A B degrees on June 30 and June 29 Cella will receive a diploma. The Carrolls each spent two years at Indiana University before entering Michigan.
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Richmond
Ind
Dune
Amy Carroll
Mabel
CeNa
University of Michigan
Police hunt Charlton across England railways docks
English police, acting at the request of Italian authorities, set watchmen at every railway station and dock in London to locate Ftorter Charlton, the American man whose wife was murdered in Italy.
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England
London
Ftorter Charlton
Italy
Frats Still Exist in Columbus Schools Investigated
At a Monday night board meeting Columbus Ohio educators authorized the superintendent to hire detectives to verify whether high school fraternities still operate in the city. Superintendent Shawan said he believed such groups thrived despite the state law, with four North High School graduates’ diplomas reportedly held pending the inquiry.
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Columbus
Board of Education
Shawan
North
Deaf Man Struck by Train in Frankfort
In Frankfort Indiana on June 14 C MM Ashley a deaf resident was fatally struck by a southbound Monon train. The incident details are limited but confirm a fatal railroad accident involving a hearing impaired man from the city.
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Frankfort
Ind
C. MM. Ashley
Preacher Refuses To Be Promoter In Chicago
Dr. John Archibald Morison resigns as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago citing a shift of urban pastors into administrative and fundraising roles. He says his aim is to preach the gospel and not pursue banking or promoter duties amid city demands.
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John Archibald Morison
First Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Eagles Invade Richmond for Three Day Convention
In Richmond Ind on June 14 1500 members of the state organization of Eagles arrive for a three day convention. Elaborate plans include a banquet an auto ride and a dance. The city will be decorated for the event and a parade is scheduled Friday morning. Prizes will be awarded to lodges with the most members in line and the most creative costumes.
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Richmond
Ind
State Organization of Esgies
Gladys Emory Aoki Withdraws Divorce Suit
Gladys Emory Aoki daughter of Archdeacon Emory of the Episcopal diocese of California withdraws her divorce suit in Reno. She reconciles with her Japanese husband over their child. The husband reportedly said he would fight for custody of the child.
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Reno
Gladys Emory Aoki
Emory
Episcopal Diocese of
California
Aoki
Plumbers' Supply Trust to Be Aired
Washington on June 14 reports that Attorney General Wickersham has opened an inquiry into the bathtub trust under the Sherman act. A more comprehensive investigation into the plumbers' supply trust is under way, with the bathtub inquiry considered subsidiary to the broader probe.
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Washington
Wickersham
Bathtub Trust
Plumbers’ Supply Trust
Bathtub
Taft's “In Bad Club” has another member
June 14. Representative Harrison of New York, snubbed by President Taft, faced public humiliation similar to earlier anger. Col Joseph Bonner, ex customs enveloper at this port, traveled to Washington to defend himself and deny stories. A U.S. senator from Ohio, likely Senator Dick, accompanied him. Bonner claims Taft handed Huntley appointment notices to newspaper men as they stood outside the White House and that the president then refused to see them.
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Toledo
Harrison
New York
Watt
Joseph
Bonner
Washington
Taft
United States
Ohio
White House
Huntley
Romner
Princeton Confers Degrees Upon 218 Graduates
Princeton University held its 1634 annual commencement in Alexander Hall with 218 Class of 1919 members receiving diplomas. Alumni reception followed. Doctors of laws were awarded to Cyrus Fogs Backett and Henry Welch, and doctors of letters to William Mason Lenning, Hugh Lennox Scott, and Ralph Adams Cram. Edward Weston received a doctor of science.
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Princeton
S. J
Princton University
Alexander Hall
Cyrus Fogs Backett
Henry Welch
Johns Hopkins University
William Mason Lenning
Hugh Lennox Scott
West Point
Ralph Adams Cram
Reston
Edward Weston
Democrats Hopeful in Pennsylvania Delegates Gather
Allentown Pa June 14 scores of Pennsylvania Democratic leaders gather ahead of the state convention opening Wednesday to back candidates. C LaRus Munsonham of Williamport is the leading governor contender with W H Berry and Webster Green pushing for the top spot.
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Allentown
Pennsylvania
C. LaRus Munsonham
Williamport
W. H. Berry
Webster Green
Shops to shut down in Moline for repairs
Rock Island shops in Moline will close Wednesday until July 5 affecting over a thousand workers. A two week annual shutdown for repairs has occurred, but never in June. About one third of regular employees will be kept on for repairs and improvements, while the rest will be idle.
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Moline
Rock Island
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