Des Moines Delegates Hear Civic Reform Advocate
A Des Moines speech by Mrs. M Johnston argues city refinement depends on civic beauty as much as business success. Mayor Darrow supports utility first, while others back harmony of beauty and commerce. John MacVictar, a leading expert on municipal government, converts delegates to the commission plan. A banquet and city tours follow sessions.
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Richmond
Ind
Indian Municipal League
M. §. Johnston
Darrow
Liporte
Roosevelt
Wayrt County
John Macticar
Des Moines, In
Macvicar
United States
Commission
Beallview Park
Beveridge to Return Home for Brief Rest
Senator Beveridge will leave Washington for Indiana Wednesday night and then Dublin New Hampshire for a short rest before the fall campaign. He is in good health but worn from months in the senate and will be away only a few days. Arthur Stout of Salem Indiana and Edward E Neal of Noblesville Indiana call on him. Republican congress candidate for Indiana Ninth District Edward Neal visits Washington for two days before going to New York to meet with leaders of the National League of Republican clubs. Frank B Shutt resigns as comptroller of the currency to become general counsel for the Florida East Coast railroad with headquarters in Miami. Mr Shutt is in Washington wrapping up affairs. Mr and Mrs W R Working of Anderson are presented to President Taft by Rep Adair of Indiana. Grover B Jasper of Indianapolis named draftsman in Panama.
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Sun
Washington Service
Hibbs
Washington
Beveridge
Indiana
Senate
Indianapolis
Dublin
N. H
Neal
Frank B. Shutt
Aurora
Ind
Comptroller of the Currency
Florida East Coast Railroad
Miami
Fla
Shutt
Comptroller’s Office
Longtime horse thief Zimmerman released from prison
Peter Zimmerman, after a ten-year term, left Western Penitentiary in Pittsburg. He said he was too old to work and would soon be dead. Zimmerman's past included sentences for horse stealing in Jeffersonville Indiana Joliet Illinois Cherry Hill Philadelphia and the Western Pennsylvania penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Peter Zimmerman
John Snyder
Western Penitentiary
Zimmerman
Jeffersonville
Ind
Joliet
Cherry Hill
Philadelphia
Western Pennsylvania Penitentiary
Exit Hard Drinks. New York June 22 summary
The report from New York notes a two year decline in alcohol reconsumption, citing an amount of 10,185,600 dollars as part of the figures. The brief suggests shifts in consumption patterns and regulatory or social factors influencing drinking trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Scantily Clad Real Estate Man Says Assault Aided by Robbery
J A Brooks a real estate dealer described a street assault and robbery in Wilkinsburg. He says a man struck him tied him to a bed and stole a $200 check and his watch before Brooks escaped in his underwear. Police hold Mrs Annie James for questioning as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wilkinsburg
J. A Brooks
Annie James
Brooks
West Street
Court Orders Share Reallocation In Sharp Estate Case
Kokomo Indiana June 22 Judge Kirk Patrick orders Alfred L Sharp and William Haseltine to recover 4000 from five Sharp sisters heirs of Evan Sharp who left 90000 executors misapplied Margaret Sharp share She died after will ruling that brothers and sisters share equally in her estate rather than excluding brothers
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Kokomo
Ind
Kirkpatrick
Alfred L. Sharp
William Haseltine
Evan Sharp
Margaret Sharp
NINETY WOMEN SEEKING SAME IRS JOB INCOMPLETE LIST
Ninety women compete for a deputy collector and clerk post in the internal revenue service local office. The civil service exam is next Saturday. The position pays 1000 dollars annually and is open only to women. Hurricane Havana note: bullfights chapter, tourism aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Civil Service
Record Profit From 24 Acre Bermuda Onion Farm
Charles Volz of Mission Texas claims a world record in intensive farming with a Bermuda onion crop grown on 24 acres. He sold the yield for 12,982 dollars, with net profits of 8,083 dollars after expenses. The onions filled 22 cars and were shipped to northern and eastern markets.
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Mission
Tex
Charles Volz
Volz
Rio Grande Valley
Increases by Reviewers Reported in Assessments
In Richmond Virginia on June 21, reports by the county board of review note further increases by assessors. The article mentions Heyv Tucker a pastor in Schuettetown who disappeared after being arrested for prowling near another woman’s home. Evidence at the scene included a rabbit’s foot a bottle of gin and a bottle of cologne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Tucker
Schut‘tetown
Prince Not Going to Marry Dorothy Deacon
London June 22 an air of mystery surrounds the postponement of the wedding of Dorothy Deacon and Prince Antoine Albert Radziwill. The only explanation is failure to complete necessary documents as both parties are non residents. Friends fear Princess Radziwill mother’s opposition and possible disinheritance threat influenced the decision. Deacon is daughter of Mrs Baldwin once married to Edward Parker Deacon who died in an asylum. The prince is heir to the Polish house of Kadawill. his father is said to be insane.
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London
Dorothy Deacon
Prince Antoine Albert Radziwill
St. Mary's Church
Cadogan Square
Radziwill
Miss Deacon
Baldwin
Edward Parker Deacon
America
Kadaiwill
Heat claims life of freight fireman on Pennsylvania train
Ralph Champion, 25, of Columbus Indiana, was critically injured when overcome by heat on his first trip as a freight fireman. He toppled from the engine cab to the ground at about 30 mph between Franklin and Whiteland, suffering facial bruises, possible loss of an eye, and fears of internal injuries.
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Columbus
Ind
Ralph Champion
Pennsylvania Railroad
Champion
Franklin
Whiteland
Stout Granted New Chance at Liberty in Croy Murder Case
John Stout, jailed for life for killing Columbus Croy, Woodburn town marshal, gets another liberty bid after Judge Jordan in the supreme court reversed the Allen circuit court and remanded the case. Incident occurred June 7, 1907, during a saloon burglary. co-defendants included Fred LaDuke, Herman Miller, and John Baker. LaDuke testified, with largely circumstantial, conflicting evidence shaping the trial.
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John Stout
Columbus Croy
Woodburn
Jordan
Supreme Court
Allen
Stout
Marshal Croy
Joe Faulkner
Fred LaDuke
Hernan Miller
John Baker
Lost Whiskey Craving After Prolonged Drunk
Indianapolis stories reveal a claimed three day cure for long term alcoholism at the Neal Institute. Charles E Wheeler of 1027 Ashland Avenue says he was a seven week drunk and now free of alcohol after three days. Rufus H Williams, treasurer of the Neal Institute, advertises a guaranteed cure with 25 doses of a vegetable medicine, no injections. Contact Williams at 608 Middle Drive Woodruff Place or call Old Woodruff 404 or New 4X1. The institute sits near East Michigan street car line.
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Indianapolis
Charles E. Wheeler
Ashland ‘Avenue
Neal Institute
Rufus H. Williams
Neal Institut
Williams
Middle
Kissing Ban Club Spurs White Button Pledge
A sensational piece reports the World's Health Organization backing a curious anti kissing campaign led by Mrs J Rechtin of Cincinnati. Members wear white buttons reading Kiss not to discourage lip kissing as a health measure, pledging to curb the habit while allowing cheek kisses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Heart Organization
Saet
Death of Italians Shows Dark Motives
New York date June 22 John Kane a switch operator at Connell junction Laurel line South Scranton rushed to a rear shooting scene to find two young Italians dead in the roadway. The younger about 20 had four bullets. the elder about 26 had a bullet in the abdomen and wore a false moustache. A loaded revolver lay in his pocket with one exploded cartridge. Police theorize the younger man was attacked by the elder and a fleeing accomplice after which the money vanished. The highwaymen may have killed the elder to silence him.
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New York
John Kane
Connell Junction
Laurel Line
Scranton
Young Roosevelt and Bride Visit Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt Jr and his wife Eleanor Alexander arrived in Chicago aboard the Twentieth Century Limited and spent the day at the Congress hotel. They tried to hide their identities with the groom using the alias W Throop Rogers before being recognized.
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Young Roosevelt
Bride
Chicago
Velt, Jr
Eleanor Alexander
New York
Congress Hotel
Roosevelt
W. Throop Rogers
Philadelphia
Prohibitionist Meeting Ends With Arrest In Zanesville
In Zanesville Ohio on June 22 the state Prohibition party convention was disrupted when Harry Jenkins, allegedly intoxicated, began a temperance speech and then sang “Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight.” He was charged with drunkenness at the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Prohibition Party
Harry Jenkins
Firemen Battle All Night Fire Near New Town Creek
Firemen fought an all night blaze along New Town creek in Williamsburg Brooklyn. They protected shipping yards and oil refineries upstream, but lost about 600000 in property. Three lumber schooners Richard Hartley Herbert Fuller Tillie Baker burned. Engine 118 exploded and was abandoned.
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New York
New Town Creek
Williamsburg
Richard Hartley
Herbert Fuller
Tillie Baker
Trouser Fashion Shocks New York Women at Waldorf
June 22 New York fashion note centered on BE Walley of Winds City wearing cream-colored trousers with black coat and silk, a bold look for Peacock Alley at the Waldorf. Hamilton club figure to meet Col. Roosevelt, provoking horror among women who watch from the alley via lorgnettes.
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New York
Chicago
Peacock Alley
Waldorf-Astoria
BE. H. Walley
Winds City
Hamilton Club
Col. Roosevelt
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Edward E. Neal
W. R. Working
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Adair
Grover RB. Jasper
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W. W. Tompkins
Christopher C. Wilson
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Col. Wilson
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Tompkins
Havana
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Monte ‘Carlo
Camp Columbia
Bermuda
Overland Auto Company
County ‘Board of Re
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Laycock
Mfg.a Co
Mf Hoyt OW
Lazarus Uo
Lesh Paper
E -W. Lefer Hat Co
iCircle Pleasure Co
New Interstate Land &Loan
Tapeenete Securities
OO Sou
Newberigg Lumber
Sha Son Bad Excel
Pole Dry
Mach. Exchange
Parc Langsen Mp- Wheeler
Brass Works
Racecomedas
Overland Auto Co Local Coa
Pennsylvania
Supreme
Anti-Kissing Order
World's Health Organization
John Henry
Mrs. I. Rechtinx
Kiss-Not” Movement
Black Hand
Theodore Roose
Prohibitionist
Pierces
Aj Discovery Blood
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Atlantic Coast
Boston
Big Four
New York Central
Entral
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Meridian Streets
H. R. Daly
RHEIN
Cincianst
Brooklyn
Nerve Westener
Stuart
Cannes
Plapao Laboratories
Block
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Bevarn
Plapao
CROWN
Kingston
Circle New Indiana Core
Gregg Knox
Garment Cleaners
Circle
Ehlers
Senth Minogls
Stephens Photo Supply CO
White’s
Business Ien's Land
N. Meridian
Union Anda U.S
Tungstoker Fixtura
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