Detectives Quinn and Wren Shot by Italians in Chicago
In Chicago at 4 30 this morning Patrick J Quinn and John Wren city detectives were fired on by three Italians on Townsend street as they challenged suspicious men. Wren was shot in the abdomen and is reported in critical condition at Passavant hospital. Quinn received a foot wound and both officers returned fire.
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Chicago
Patrick J. Quinn
John Wren
Wren
Quinn
Townsend Street
Passavant Hospital
Wrenr
State Examiner Aims at Economy in Public Offices
State Examiner W A Dehority and assistants toil on 200 field reports from township trustees to uncover no irregularities since prior findings. The 1909 public accounting law focuses on economy and instruction over fault finding, with praise for clearer bookkeeping and better purchases in road, school, and poor funds.
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W. A. Dehority
Deharity
Man Shoots Himself After Domestic Dispute
Frank Fitzsimmons aged 38 ended his life in the home of Robert Fitzsimmons at 1369 Silver Avenue Thursday afternoon after a quarrel with his wife and a fight with his brother. He died by self-inflicted gunshot.
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Frank Fitzsimmons
Robert Fitzsimmons
Silver Avenue
Doctor Sleep and Coffee’s Role in Insomnia
An article argues stomach problems cause insomnia and caffeine from coffee and tea worsens dyspepsia and nerves. It cites a Georgia doctor claiming Postum, a non caffeinated alternative, gives natural sleep without drugs and references The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Wellville
Four Women Honored at Propylaeum Reception
Four prominent women in education were honored Thursday afternoon at the Propylaeum in Indianapolis. Guests included Mrs Ella Flage Young superintendent of Chicago public schools and Miss Nebraska Cropsey Indianapolis assistant superintendent of primary grades. About 3 000 women attended as committees from local councils and clubs hosted the event with music by Bertha Schellschmidt and Louise Schellschmidt.
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Ella Flage Young
Chicago
Eliza Blaker
Teachers’ College
Indianapolis
Mary Nicholson
Nebraska Cropsey
Propylaeum
Council of Women
Propylaeum Association
Principals’ Club
The
Federation of Teachers
Federation of Mothers’ Clubs
Bertha Schellschmidt
Louise Schellschmidt
S. D. Farrabee
Margaret Hamilton
Mary 8. Raye
Henry D. Pierce
John W. Kern
Kindergarten Association
Hartmann
O’hair
Walker
Amelia Keller
John H. Holliday
H. S. Tucker
Harriet Noble
Catherine Merrill Club
Schwab Refuses to Treat With Labor Unions
Bethlehem, Pa March 4 Bethlehem seeding mills workers faced a quiet scene as state police were not needed. Strikers weary of watching a few laborers at Schwab continue daily toil. No settlement expected unless workers apply individually. Schwab will not meet with the men as a group, leaving the dispute’s duration uncertain.
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Bethlehem
Schwab
Immigrant Girls Disappear En Route to Chicago
Report at the League of the Protection of Immigrants annual meeting states that 2161 immigrant girls and women destined for Chicago vanished within the last 18 months. Grace Abbott notes government protection ends when she boards a train and tracing those who left New York is nearly impossible.
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Chicago
The
League of the Protection of Immigrants
Miss Grace Abbott
League
Miss Abbott
New York
Ambassadors and Residence Reform Plan Moves Forward
The American Embassy association in New York backed a plan to end lavish displays by ambassadors. Clarence Jones, president, said the goal is government supplied official residences aligned with ambassador salaries to curb snobbery and set a modest standard of appearance.
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New York
American Embassy Association
Clarence Jones
United States
Indianapolis Men Hurt in California Car Crash
An automobile skidded from Washington Boulevard near Palma California, struck a tree, and hurled occupants through the guard glass or under the tonneau. Three former Indianapolis men H J Wright E M Johnson and Scot Wade and two women from Los Angeles suffered serious injuries. Wade works as Marmon Automobile agent. Nordyke Marmon company reported the accident may prove serious to all men.
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Washington Boulevard
Palma
Cal
Indianapolis
H. J. Wright
Chicago
E. M. Johnson
N. Meridian Street
Scot Wade
Wade
Los Angeles
Marmon <Automobile Company
Mabel Brown
Ethel Bush
Nordyke & Marmon Company
Thomas Cottrell, longtime Indianapolis Democrat, dies at 81
Thomas Cottrell a longtime figure in Indianapolis Democratic ranks died Thursday at his E Ohio street home after a monthlong illness. A Wales native who came to the United States in 1832 and lived in Cleveland before moving to Indianapolis as a child he was 81. The funeral is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. George Burbank of St George's Episcopal church conducting.
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Thomas Cottrell
Indianapolis
E. Ohio Street
Mr. Cottrell
Wales
Cleveland
George Burbank
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Deserted Wife Seeks Household Position After Child Birth
A young woman deserted by her husband last July in the City hospital recently gave birth to a child and seeks employment in a household. She is stout and healthy and wants a place where she can stay with her two children.
Plot to Assassinate Madriz Director Foiled by Arrests
Managua reports two American women jailed as spies while government says George P. Cannon confessed a plot to kill President Madriz. Cannon captured at Corinto en route to Managua under heavy guard with plans to attack the president. He is cousin to Leroy Cannon linked to the earlier crisis and Grace.
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Managua
Madriz
George P. Cannon
Cannon
Corinto
Leroy Cannon
Grace
Zelaya
American Auto Plant May Move From Lafayette
The Lafayette Industries Committee reports Lafayette offered a large bonus to lure the American Motor Car plant away. Indianapolis offers no such incentives, relying on shipping and manufacturing advantages. A letter will urge the company president to halt negotiations, but officials say the contract is signed and relocation is set.
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New Industries Committee
The
Commercial Club
American Motor Car Company
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Special Train Escorts Louisville Bishop to Indianapolis
Louisville clergy plan a special train to escort Bishop O Donaghue to Indianapolis for enthronement on March 30. The ceremony marks his installation with a new episcopal robe set costing 1000 dollars provided by the Louisville diocese. he formerly served as auxiliary bishop in Indianapolis for two years.
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O'Donaghue
Louisville
Indianapolis
O’donaghue
Inadianapolis
Indianapolis Woman Dies in Sedalia Poisoning Mystery
Mrs. Nora Drudy of Indianapolis was found dying from strychnine poisoning in a Sedalia hotel room. Her mother Mrs. Anna Rhodes of Indianapolis was contacted after a telegram from Frederick Steffen and two others, detained as suspects, raised questions about the death.
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Nora Drudy
Indianapolis
Sedalia
Drudy
Nora Bullen
Anna Rhodes
Oxford Street
St. Louis
Frederick Steffen
Union Labor Pact Claimed By Contractor Von Spreckelsen
Albert Von Spreckelsen, a contractor in an open shop, agrees to hire only union labor. S P Meadows, business agent for the Carpenters union, says the verbal agreement ends prior dynamiting incidents and marks a new labor policy.
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Albert von Spreckelsen
S. P. Meadows
Carpenters’ Union
Meadows
Mrs. Springsteen Dies of Heart Trouble
Mrs. Anna Dumont Springsteen wife of Robert E. Springsteen died Wednesday at Blacherne fats from pleurisy and heart trouble. Funeral likely Monday. Survived by husband one daughter Mrs. George Stanton of New York and five sisters.
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Anna Dumont Springsteen
Robert E. Springsteen
Butler Professor Declared Insane by Local Commission
A commission led by Justice of the Peace J. M. White found J. K. R. Egger insane. The ex Butler College German professor showed signs from January 15 after losing his way. His wife prompted resignation and doctors expect recovery with prompt care, as he is moved to the hospital. He is 43, born in Germany.
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J. M. White
Irvington
J. K. R. Egger
Prof
Egger
Germany
Franklin McCray Withdraws From Seventh District Race
Franklin McCray withdraws as a Republican candidate for Congress in the Seventh district citing a rule requiring nominations by delegate convention. He says a direct primary might win him the seat but it is too late to build a delegate convention organization.
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Franklin McCray
Congress
State Committee
McCray
Alexander Butts Dies Kansas City Editor
Alexander Butts associate editor of the Kansas City Star died last night from oedema of the lungs. Burial will be at his boyhood home in New Philadelphia Ohio.
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Alexander Butts
Kansas City
The
Kansas City Star
Burlial
Mr. Butts
New Philadelphia
Ohio
Is This Fair Trial Package for Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets
An advertisement offers free trial packages of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming to cure stomach trouble. It details ingredients like Hydrastis Golden Seal Pepsin and Jamaica Ginger, urges readers to consult a druggist, and notes price 50 cents with free mail trial from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
United States
Phamacopoeia
University of Michigan
Jamaica
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
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