Rail bill victory for progressives in senate and house
Progressives and Republicans in the senate and house celebrate gains in the railway bill accord. Key provisions include the overman anti injunction clause, the cummins burden on railroads to prove rate reasonableness, a new capitalization study commission, and interstate commerce commission oversight allowing suspensions of railroad rate increases. The physical valuation aim shifts to the general deficiency appropriation bill.
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la Follette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate conference delay as senators face personal illness
In Washington on June 15 Senator Elkins remains at Tome and Aldrich's while Senator Tul kine is confined at home with a cold and Senator Aldrich rushes to New York where his son Richard lies in a hospital with typhoid fever. The railroad bill conference report is delayed as Progressive Republicans plan brief, pointed analyses of its good features and insurgent contributions. LaFollette Beveridge and Cummins signal short remarks.
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Elkins Ti
Tome and
LaFollette
Beveridge
Cummins
King Edward Saved Life of Exiled Man
London report reveals that King Edward once saved Siberian exile Count Stanislas Zamoysky. The czar Alexander II pardoned Zamoysky after a 1863 arrest, following a palace negotiation and a telegraph request by the prince of Wales, allowing the release to Warsaw on Christmas Eve.
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London
Edward
Jan Zamoysky
Stanislas Zamoysky
Count Berg
Sberia
Prince of Wales
Russia
Count Zameysky
Czar
Siberia
Warsaw
Burial Of Scalded Baby Delayed In Charlotte
Charlotte Carlsen a three year old daughter of Carl Carlsen was buried after a delay caused by physicians failing to file the death report with the board of health. The incident began when a dog toppled an ironing board, knocking over a coffee pot and scalding the child who died Sunday. No coroner report was filed and burial was postponed pending health board notification.
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Charlotte Carlsen
Carl Carlsen
Board of Health
Blackwell
Board ‘of Health
Perntit’ ‘Adden
Wayne County Almost Dry
Richmond Indiana June 15 The only saloon East Germantown Jackson township Wayne county remains open until April 6 1911 two months as the county and nearby areas move toward prohibition. Cambridge City hosts five saloons while remonstrances show cautious liberal support amid signatures and local politics.
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Richmond
Ind
East Germantown
Jackson Township
Wayne County
Cambridge City
Henry and
Fayette
Connersville
New Castle
Warne County
Joy Rider Given 15 Years In Prison In New York
Richard Sage a 17 year old chauffeur was convicted of second degree manslaughter for killing Catherine McCoy while on a joy ride. He was sentenced to 15 years at the Himira reform school by Judge Dive in Brooklyn. Sage fled but was blocked by a wagon driver. Judge Dike warned that future joy riders will face Sing Sing.
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New York
Richard Sage
Himira Reformatory
Dive
County Court of
Brooklyn
Sage
Catherine McCoy
Dean Street
Dike
Sing Sing
New Public Buildings Plan Includes Sites in Several States
Senate committee on public grounds recommends bills for sites and buildings in Missouri Springfield for 10 000 dollars Tennessee Cooperville 150 000 Wisconsin Delevan 62 500 Oklahoma City 170 000 and Idaho Twin Falls 10 000 for improvements and extensions and a site.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Public
Springfield
Cooperville
Tenn
Delevan
Wis
Oklahoma City
Okla
Twin Falls
Idaho
King Snubs Churchill at Marlborough House
London. Wianston Churchill, recently elevated to home secretary, was snubbed by the king. A cabinet reception at Marlborough House led to a clash as Churchill pressed his views, the king outlining his own stance and ordering Churchill from the room.
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London
Wianston Churchill
England
Marlborough House
Churchill
Ninth district Republicans meet at Claypool hotel
Ninth district Republicans gathered at the Claypool hotel to organize for the campaign. County chairs and District Chairman George Palmer of Sheridan attended with state representative Fred A. Sims of Frankfort. E. B. Neal spoke on prospects for the congress race as Finley P. Mount reviewed the state ticket and its chances. The meeting stressed electing Republicans to the legislature to influence apportionments and the U.S. senate election. The group voiced strong support for Senator Beveridge and optimism for district prospects.
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Claypool
George Palmer
Sheridan
Fred A. Sims
Frankfort
E. B. Neal
Congress
Finley P. Mount
Crawfordsville
Ninth
Staet
Beveridge
Stiltz Named Official Title By Mayor In Engine House Row
Mayor Shank labeled Charles B. Stilz as The Administration Councilman on Wednesday as Stilz joined the mayor and board of works. He pledged to vote for the engine house appropriation regardless of bid timing, stating the engine house is needed and a general meeting of city officials may mend the rift between board of works and council.
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Shank
Charles B. Stilz
Board of Works
Stilz
Board of Safety Office
Girls Sought for Various Positions by Aid Association
The Children's Aid association employment bureau seeks more girls, especially white girls, for nurse roles in and out of town. There are more boys seeking delivery jobs than openings, creating a shortage in other areas. With city schools closing, many youths will seek work, and the superintendent aims to maximize placements, expecting 100-plus applications the first day.
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Employment Bureau of
Children’s Aid Association
Governor Stuart Receives Third Doctor of Laws Degree
Pittsburg June 15 Gov Stuart was awarded a third Doctor of Laws degree by the University of Pittsburg where he also served as principal speaker at the commencement exercises.
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Pittsburg
Gov. Stuart
University of Pittsburg
Motorist Fails to Appear in Court
Ralph Lemeke of 8215 N Meridian failed to appear in police court as promised to Motorcycle Officer Pressly after a Tuesday arrest for violating the motor speed law. A warrant was sworn for re arrest after his no show. The officer tracked Lemcke from Meridian Street near Fall Creek Boulevard to St Joseph Street, noting a 30 mph speed.
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Ralph Lemeke
Meridian
Pressly
Lemcke
Meridian Street
Fall Creek Boulevard
St. Joseph Street
Lee Plans 10 Help Welcome Roosevelt
Republican State Chairman FE M Lee returns to Indianapolis from North Vernon after a district editors and county chairmen meeting. He will be at the dock Pier A Battery Park at 11 am Saturday to welcome Theodore Roosevelt home, representing the Indiana state committee. The state central committee authorized the trip following Roosevelt reception committee guidance.
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FE. M. Lee
Indianapolis
North Vernon
Fourth District
Lee
Pier A
Battery Park
Theodore Roosevelt
Indiana State Committee
State Central Committee
Roosevelt
Forest fires threaten settlers at Kaokabeka Falls
Forest fires burning at several points grew dangerous Wednesday in Port Arthur Ontario prompting the timber agent to call for men to aid worn-out settlers near Kaokabeka Falls in fighting the blaze.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Kaokabeka Falls
Lindsay Named Colorado Conservation Chief
Denver june 15 judge ben b lindsey author of the beast and the jungle announced that gif ford pinchot appointed him head of the colorado branch of the national conservation commission of which pinchot is president.
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Lindsay
Denver
Col
Ben B. Lindsay
Gifford Pinchot
Colorado
The
National Conservation Commission
Pinchot
Two New Courts Authorized For San Diego Sacramento
Washington reports the Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to hold federal court terms in San Diego and Sacramento, expanding federal judicial reach on the West Coast. The measure aims to streamline trials and reduce travel for defendants and attorneys.
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Washington
Senate
San Diego
Sacramento
Indiana County Superintendents Open State Convention
Grant County Superintendent A G Brumfield opened the Indiana educators convention at the statehouse in the supreme court room. Marion County's Martha Feller King spoke on music and drawing work, with Howard County IE Robey discussing school coordination and Kosciusko County F R Farnam on enlisting patrons. Committees are to be appointed, with talks on teaching methods, salaries, and pay equity for superintendents to follow.
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Indiana
Statehouse
Supreme Court Room
Township High Schoos
A. G. Brumfiel
Grant County
Martha Feller King
Marion County
IE. E. Robey
Howard County
F. R. Farnam Kosciusko
West Tenth Street Car Line Extension Moves Forward
The semi-monthly meeting of the West Tenth Street Car Line Extension association attracted a large turnout in Gasnick hall. Frank P. Baker and C. R. Cameron spoke on legal aspects and franchise rights as the group, now permanent, pledges to address west side transportation issues. The remonstrance against Fall Creek dredging drew over one hundred signatures.
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West Tenth Street Car Line Extension Association
Gasnick Hall
Frank P. Baker
C. R. Cameron
West
Fall Creek
Beiser Questioned Over Millersville Auto Tragedy
Coroner Blackwell questions Ed Beiser about the fatal crash that killed Lennie Alberts near Millersville as Jim Scanlon Jap Clemens and Beiser denied drinking. Mill owner John R Johnson estimated the machine at 30 mph before it overturned, while Clemens lamented that he had been driving too fast.
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Ed Beiser
Blackwell
Jim Scanlon
Jap Clemens
Lennie Alberts
Millersville
John R. Johnson
Clemens
Scanlon
Jim
France kills 190 Arabs in West Africa clash
The governor reports a May 31 battle at Nguigmi between French troops and Arabs in French West Africa. Arabs suffer 190 dead. French losses include five killed and nine wounded.
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Sais
French West Africa
Nguigmi
Swimming class for children and adults offered
Hugo Fischer hosts a program at the Basement Indiana Python building with Turkish baths, offering swimming instruction for both children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Fischer
Indiana Pythian Building
Miles Receives State Game Commissioner Post in Indiana
George William Miles a Democrat from Syracuse Indiana took charge as state commissioner of fisheries and game protection succeeding T Sweeney a Republican. Miles plans to expand the department and appoint Democratic deputies for north and south Indiana while based in Indianapolis. He emphasizes preservation over punishment and aims to educate the public on conserving fish game and birds.
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George William
George Washington
Miles
T. Sweeney
Department of
Marshall
Commonwealth
mid-Indiana
Indianapolis
Syracuse
Ind
Lake Country
Lake Wawassee
Textile print and fabric prices from a 19th century ad
An old advertisement lists Swiss Muslin priced at 1s 9d per yard and Mercerized Poplin at 18c per yard. It notes 27 inch width fabrics with white grounds and floral printings, widely popular suitings offered in a full color range.
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Winston Churchill
E. E. Neal
Stiltz
Employment Bureau of Aid Association
Gregg
Robt. E. Gregg & CO
Knox the Tailor
Township High Schools
Brumfiel
GAR
West Side
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Z. T
Sweeney
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