Browne fails in attempt to acquit in Lorimer case
Lee O Neill Browne faces bribery charges linked to Senator Lorimer election as defense seeks acquittal after judge overrules motion. State witness Charles A White testifies amid reports of threatening letters including a dagger drawing. Senate orders probe into Illinois bribery allegations, committee to start next fall.
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Chicago
Lee O'Neill Browne
Lorimer
McSurley
Charles A. White
George Glass
White
Res
Briggs House
Gloss
Europe
Secret
Servi Ac
Hllinois
Washington
Ilinois
Senate
Miners Entombed After Halifax Mine Explosion
June 20 report from Halifax says thirty five miners were entombed when an explosion rocked Maritime Coal and Power Company mines. The mine is on fire and rescue teams were driven back by flames.
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Halifax
Maritime Coal and Power Company
Piano salesman held for hotel bill in Denison case
James Preston a 26 year old piano salesman from Buffalo with Miss Mary Myers of Grand Rapids were held at the police station after staying at the Denison hotel where Preston owed 465 dollars. He is charged with violation of the hotel law.
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James Preston
Buffalo
N. Y
Mary Myers
Grand Rapids
Denison Hotel
Preston
Indiana Furniture Dealers Set June 30 Convention
The annual Indiana Retail Furniture Dealers' association meeting will be at the Claypool hotel on June 30 for a one day session. The full program is not yet finished but will be announced by President Ollar within two days.
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Retail Furniture Dealers’ Association
Claypool
Ollar
Knight of the Garter sails with record lumber cargo
The British ship Knight of the Garter departed Portland for North China ports carrying 5,023,000 feet of lumber in what was described as the largest lumber cargo ever floated. After loading, the ship drew just over 25 feet of water.
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Portland
Ore
Knight of the Garter
North China Ports
Scotch brides imported from Glasgow to Moville
The steamship Columbia arrived from Glasgow and Moville with a cargo of brides, reported from New York on June 20. The details outline the arrival and origin, noting Glasgow and Moville as the embarkation and destination points.
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New York
Columbia
Glasgow
Moville
College Boys Start for Kansas Fields
Four Butler college students Jesse Paver Herbert Smith Murray Mathews and Kenneth Badger left the campus Sunday night to seek harvest work in Kansas. Their thoughtful friends provided fudge and the coeds bet a party that the men would remain on the job through the summer.
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Butler College
Kansas
Jesse Paver
Herbert Smith
Murray Mathews
Kenneth Badger
Suffragettes Sued For Strike Damages
A shirt waist manufacturer sues Mrs. C. H. P. Belmont Miss Inez Milholland and other suffrage leaders in U S circuit court claiming moral and financial aid to the shirt waist strike harmed his business He seeks 50000 in damages arguing aiding the strike was conspiracy in restraint of trade under the Sherman act with the Women's Trades Union League and Waistmakers Union named as co defendants.
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New York
C. H. P. Belmont
Inez Milholland
United States Circuit Court
A. Sitomer
Sitomer
Women’s Trades Union League
Waistmakers’ Union
Aamed
DIES RATHER THAN VIOLATE HIS CREED
Oliver Pugh a 60 year old former Zion City alderman died in Chicago after a rattlesnake bite he refused antidotes or medicine, trusting prayers from followers to cure him. He endured nearly a week of torture in line with religious doctrine as John Alexander Dowie era union.
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Chicago
Oliver Pugh
Zion City
Pugh
Zion
John Alexander Dowie
Blue Prints Shown In Court Hearing
Seventy five sheets of blue prints were entered in Judge Clarence E Weir’s courtroom as part of an insurance controversy. The prints depict the five sprinkler heads argued to reduce insurance rates and illustrate the extensive work involved in the insurance business presented to the court.
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Clarence E. Weir
Congress Near End Hints At Adjournment This Week
Vice President Sherman said Congress would likely adjourn Thursday or Friday and House Republican whip Dwight also predicted adjournment on Thursday. The remarks reflect a near completion of business as lawmakers prepare to close for recess.
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Congress
Washington
Sherman
Dwight
Miss Florence I Harper to Wed Harrison Moore
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Florence I Harper of Indianapolis to Harrison Moore of Lafayette. Albert Garwood Detch is listed as the officiant and the couple will reside in Indianapolis.
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Harper
Florence I. Harper
Indianapolis
Harrison Moore
Lafayette
Albert Garwood Detch
Soft pedal clamped on soft confidences in Pittsburgh
Stenographers, clerks, and other workers will be prohibited from using employer telephones for social talk during business and lunch hours. A quiet cartel of major Pittsburgh firms has prompted posted notices stating the phones are for business use only, with many customer complaints cited.
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Pittsburg
Teddy Roosevelt Dodges Writers Leaving Home
Former president Theodore Roosevelt, after his book trip news, left the Scriber office with a friend. A crowd gathered as he walked Fifth Avenue toward Twenty-second Street, greeted by a traffic officer he knew. Roosevelt paused at Twenty-third Street to swap his hat for a straw one, drawing more bystanders. He threaded through the crowd, a mounted officer directing onlookers, then continued to the Outlook building after crossing to Fourth Avenue.
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Scriber
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Roosevelt
Teddy
Twenty-third Street
Rooservelt
Twenty-fourth Street
Fourth Avenue
Outlook
Secretary Wilson Reports on Colonel's Return
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, arriving from New York, told President Taft the African hunter is fine. He described the reception in New York, noted the crowd, and said there was no special news to share with Taft beyond his health.
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Wilson
Washington
New York
White House
Seccretary
Taft
Roosevelt Invited to Fly With Noted Aviator on Hamilton Day
Hartford June 20 Folks in New Britain hope Theodore Roosevelt will accept an invitation from Hamilton day organizers to fly with aviator Charles K Hamilton on July 2. Mayor Horan has sent Roosevelt a telegram inviting him to attend and ride from the aviation field to the home of Roosevelt's sister in Farmington Old Gate about three miles away.
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Hamilton
Hartford
Conn
Theodore Roosevelt
New Britain
Horan
Roosevelt
Charles K. Hamilton
Old Gate
Farmington
Student Held After Two Are Murdered in Lancaster
Lancaster, Pa June 20 A student is in custody after two people were killed in a campus area incident authorities confirmed. Police did not release names pending notification. Further details were not available.
Spanish War Vets Camp Week Highlights Richmond Event
United Spanish War Veterans hold their annual Indiana encampment in Richmond starting Monday with a delegate reception and afternoon business session. Mayor speaks in public meeting. Col Edward J Gilbon of Boston to address. Band concert parade and Serpents order ceremony day two includes a noon dinner at Glenn Miller Park and officer elections with a banquet planned.
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Edward J. Gilbon
Boston
Mass
Military Order of Serpents
Philippines
Glenn Miller Park
Dead Trees Target of Forestry Chief
The Park Board through the forestry division orders property owners to remove dead trees and trim branches to beautify the city. Elbert Moore, chief clerk, says about one thousand notices were sent. noncompliance could lead to arrest and fines. The council empowered the board to regulate planting trimming and removal of trees on street lawns.
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Forestry Division
The
Park Board
Elbert Moore
Fark Board
New Postmaster of Greenfield Named
Greenfield Indiana June 20 George W Duncan named to be next postmaster after Congressman Barnard agrees to recommend him He is a former prosecutor for Hancock and Henry counties and ex mayor of Greenfield and previously served on the Knightstown orphan home board
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Greenfield
Ind
George W. Duncan
Duncan
Hancock
Henry
Barnard
Knightstown Orphan Home Board
Trade boosters look ahead to broader fields
Indianapolis business men and manufacturers celebrate a successful booster trip with 5000 visitors from Indiana and neighboring states. Will J. Dobyns notes buyers came for sincere hospitality and the chance to see aeroplane races and Buyers Week. The association says territory is unlimited and world markets await manufacturers.
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Trade Boosters
Indianapolis Trade Association
Indiana
Indianapolis
Illois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Kentucky
Indianapolis Rade Association
Will J. Dobyns
World Searches For Charlton
Como Italy June 20 The police declare there is no evidence against Constantine Ispolatoff. The Russiano arrested in connection with the murder of Mrs Mary Scott Castle Charlton will likely be released. Italian authorities are pressing a works search for Porter Charlton the missing husband who reportedly sailed on the Verona due to stop in America June 23. Police in New York and Philadelphia warned to watch for him. Investigations at Naples and Genoa suggest Charlton left on the Verona.
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Como
Italy
Constantine Ispolatoff
Mary Scott Castle Charlton
Porter Charlton
Verona
America
New York
Philadelphia
Naples
Genoa
Chariton
Boys Begin Camp Existence Tuesday
The Y M C A boys camp opens Tuesday with 40 boys arriving from Lake Erie and Western Railway at Malott park and walking to the camp grounds one mile east. A special coach will take them from the train at 7 15 Tuesday morning. From Wednesday a regular program starts with athletic and recreation events under Y M C A officials supervision.
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Lake Erie & Western
Malott Park
Bors
Body of Mrs Parrish Found After Death in Greensburg
Special to The Sun. Greensburg Indiana June 20 The cremated body of Mrs May Parrish 59 sister of Scott C Bone editor of the Washington Herald and daughter of A P Bone prominent local figure was found by neighbors at her home She lived alone.
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Taylorville
Iil
John Flood
Susie Jones
Sangamon
the Sun
Greensburg
Ind
May Parrish
Scott C. Bone
Washington
D. C
Herald
A. P. Bone
Decatur County
Big Eater Dies After Strenuous Contests in Marion
Dr. H. L. Bonner aged 69 died in Marion Ohio from diabetes said to be brought on by years of eating contests. A notable incident involved a contest meal featuring a double steak roast sized portion, 12 potatoes, onions, bread, butter, and three dozen hard boiled eggs.
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Marion. O
H. L. Bonner
Blaze destroys $20 000 in Sullivan Sunday
Fire in Sullivan Ind on Sunday caused about $20 000 in damage to Scott Bros warehouse and nearby properties. Mr and Mrs George W Leach escaped as the roof collapsed. Mrs Leach suffered serious burns. Leach owned a livery stable with $12 000 loss. Other victims include Mrs M F Shepler $4 000 John Thompson $500 and Elizabeth Briggs $500.
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Sullivan
Ind
George W. Leach
Scott Bros
Leach
Hvery
M. F. Shepler
John Thompson
Elizabeth Briggs
Rates Cause Tragedy as Man Shoots Self on Porch
William Franz Sr. died instantly in Wheeling after an accidental gun discharge while he was on his rear porch shooting rats. Police reported the revolver discharged from contact with his temple.
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Franz, Sr
Franz
Woman of 101 Celebrates Birthday in Wilmington
Diana W. Sheward of Wilmington marks her 101st birthday born in 1809 the year Abraham Lincoln was born. The wealthy grandmother of Caleb M. Sheward a bank cashier remains sharp and active in daily life amid memories of the president’s birth year.
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Wilmington
Del
Diana W. Sheward
Caleb M. Sheward
Abraham Lincoln
Madrid says Vatican protest may halt concordat talks
A semi official note warns that if the Vatican links its protest against the moral decree to concordat negotiations the government will break off all talks. The decree authorizes non Catholic religious societies to display the margin for public worship and other ceremonies.
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Madrid
Vatican
Parole plea for embezzler Ryan reaches Governor
William J. Ryan a 24 year old Indianapolis man sentenced to the Jeffersonville reform school for padding a payroll at Remy Electric in Anderson seeks gubernatorial clemency. Physicians warn a second collapse could be fatal while supporters urge mercy based on health and future prospects. The governor requires full proof of the facts before acting.
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William J. Ryan
P. J. Ryan
Indianapolis
Anderson
Ind
Gov. Marshall
Xvarrior
Young Ryan
Marshall
Rran
Remy Electric Company
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Wrong Transfer Triggers $5,000 Suit Against Indianapolis Traction
Charles N. Shadley sues the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal company for $5,000 alleging a wrong transfer on a street car. He states he was given a transfer for Northwestern avenue while on English avenue, the conductor refused the transfer, and Shadley was insulted and clothes torn during the explanation.
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Charles N. Shadley
Superior Court
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Shadley
Spring Poisoning Claims Three Die in Trau Delmatia
Poisoning of a spring near Trau in Delmatia on Sunday kills three members of a religious group and may sickened about 100 others. Trau hospitals are crowded with victims of the outrage.
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Vienna
Trau
Delmatia
Labor Sunday Sermons by Women Workers Planned
Chicago labor leaders plan sermons on the mission of organized labor to be preached by women workers on Labor Sunday. The Chicago Federation of Labor will appeal to ministers to let labor voices speak or vacate pulits the Sunday before Labor Day. Mrs. Raymond Robins will select women preachers from the Women's Trade Union League.
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Chicago
Organized Labor
Chicago Federation of Labor
Federation
Raymond Robins
Women’s Trade Union League
Stabbed by Black Hand attacks two in Butler
Nicholas and Antonio Stano were attacked near their Butler home after a note signed Black Hand demanded $500. Nicholas was stabbed in the back with part of the blade breaking off. he is certain to die. Antonio escaped injury.
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Black Hand
Butler
Nicholas
Antonio Stano
Antonio
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