Benton Resigns Over Education Board Friction
George W. Benton of Indianapolis resigns as Sioux City superintendent designate amid friction with Dr. J. C. Dunlavy and a new principal appointment made without Benton’s consultation. Benton cites political pressure and personal conflict as reasons, noting he would be treated as an employee of the whole board rather than one faction. Three board members pledge to reject his resignation.
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Sioux City
Woald of Education
J. C. Dunlavy
George W. Benton
Indianapolis
Dr. Dunlavy
R. 8. Whitley
Benton
Dunlavy
Insurance policy rescission rejected by Indiana court
The Indiana appellate court holds American Central Life must pay the life policy to Amelia Rosenstein, since the company failed to offer to return premiums after learning misrepresentations by Frank Rosenstein. It notes a $68.25 premium was deposited with Marion superior court, while a dissenting judge argues no tender was required before proving breach.
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American Central Life Insurance Company
Frank Rosenstein
Rosenstein
Appellate Court of
Indiana
Amelia Rosenstein
Ida Rosenstein
Marion Superior Court
Rabb
Hughes to Seek Roosevelt Aid as Primary Fight Rages
Albany dispatch says Gov. Hughes plans to rush to Oyster Bay to meet Col. Roosevelt early next week. Roosevelt reportedly can sway support for Hughes on the direct primary bill as the legislature readies for a special session. The meeting follows tennis play at Sagamore Hill with Garfield and Pinchot watching. Francis Heney arrived in Oyster Bay to join the guests.
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Albany
N. Y
Gov. Hughes
Oyster Bay
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hughes
Sagamore Hill
Interior
James R. Garfield
Forester
Gifford Pinchot
Garfield
Pinchot
Francis Heney
San Francisco
Padded Cell Holds Rav ing Hoss Juror
Cyrus F. Ricketts, declared insane after being discharged as a juror in a "hoss" case, is confined in a padded cell. Authorities say asylums cannot receive him for some time. The jury deliberated 40 hours before ruling Ricketts cured in 1906.
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the Sun
Bartford City
Ind
Cyrus F. Ricketts
Man fatally struck by tool on Big Four railroad crew
Crawfordsville Ind June 24 Sherman Burris of New Ross a laborer on the Big Four railroad was accidentally struck between the eyes with a heavy sledge wielded by a fellow workman and probably fatally injured
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Sherman Burris
New Ross
Big Four Railroad
Mr Mercury Climbs Weather Tower in Glass House
A whimsical 1910 era piece describes Mr Mercury ascending a tall glass house atop the Majestic building near the weather bureau. He reaches the ninety first mark by noon and is watched by crowds as the weather man forecasts limited progress for the day.
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Mr. Mercury
Weather Bureau
Majestic
Western heat fades as cool air eases Northwest
The text notes heat in the Northwest easing with cooler conditions likely to persist for a time. Indianapolis remains hot with relief not yet in sight. Northern Atlantic states are relieved while central and southern regions continue to swelter under Mr. Mercury.
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Indianapolis
Atlantic States
Central States
Mr. Mercury
Twelve Deaths Recorded In Michigan During Hot Wave
Detroit reports a severe heat wave causing 12 direct deaths and numerous crises as residents suffer illness and mental breakdowns. By June 24 the first brief relief arrived after June 23 hit 92 degrees, the hottest day this week.
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Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Weather Bureau
City buys land to save old oak tree near hospital
Bedford Indiana on June 24 the city purchased a lot beside the city hospital to spare a large oak tree described as the oldest inhabitant. The item notes the tree was saved from the ax. The public sale ad follows, promoting wool two piece suits at ten dollars and seventy five cents at J Singer and Son.
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Bedford
Ind
City of
City Hospital
Portuguese Leaders Move Toward Military Rule Amid Unrest
Lisbon reports that King Manuel plans to expel opposition from parliament and bolster the military wing as he seeks to form a cabinet. Fears of a general riot grow as conservatives warn the move could trigger wider violence across Portugal.
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Manuel
Lisbon
Portugal
Last Days Sale on Wool Two Piece Suits
S. J. Singer and Son announces a final reduction on all wool two piece suits made to order priced at 10.75. The store claims no other retailer can duplicate the deal for under 20.00 and invites customers to visit 48 West Washington Street.
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J. Singer & Son
Washington St
S. J. Singer & Son
Runaway Quartet Chucks Stolen Auto
Chicago. Helen Dennett and Nellie Hopper, both teens, say they eloped in a Cincinnati car with Meredith Graves and Walter Quitman. Police hold the girls awaiting parental advices. the two young men remain missing. The car belonged to M. F. Freiberg of Cincinnati. The girls borrowed money by pawning jewelry to gas up in Indianapolis and Shelbyville.
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Waukegan
Helen Dennett
Nellie Hopper
Cincinnati
Meredith Graves
Walter Quitman
M. F. Freiberg
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
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West
Gerritt A. Archibald
East Washington
Frank L. Braden & CO. Insurance Adjusters
Sage of
Old Guard
Levinson
Pennsylvania St
S. Blinois Street
Portugese
Chucks
Chicago
Burghein
Lineis
Rink
Eal Dagan
vemYea
Burgheim’s
Andy WA
rTrap
Anheuser-Busch
ST. Louis
Henry
Reubens
Rubens
Philadelphia
the Department For the Insane
The
Oilar Bros. Co
Washington Street
Capital City Jewelry CO
New York Central Lines
Pembroke Arcade
Carl L. Rost
Illinois St
Polk’s Milk
Polk’s i
Tse
Tungstoker
Indianapolis Light & Heat CO
Kingston
Circle New Indiana Cafe
Gregg Knox
French Steam Dye Works
South Mlinois
Garment Cleaners Gregg
Stephens
Moses Optical Ce
Meridian St
Rowe & Hulsman, Prep
White’s
Circle Hotel
Circle
N. Merid
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