Shively to Preside as Permanent Chair at Indiana Dem Convention
Senator Shively is slated to be permanent chairman at the Indiana Democratic state convention April 27-28 with Governor Marshall as temporary chair. The report from Laporte via Harry Darling suggests a plan to control the convention by Shively and allied leaders, stoking a potential split within the party as factions oppose Marshall’s endorsed senatorial candidate.
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Laporte
Ind
Harry Darling
National League of Democratic Clubs
Shively
Thomas R. Marshall
Darling
Washington
National League of Clubs
Senator Shively
Thomas Taggart
Joseph H. Shea
Fee
Gov. Marshall
Indianapolis
Mr. Darling
Marshall
Judson Harmon
Indiana
Tom Marshall
United States
Thomas
Democratic Party
Employment Bureaus Warned to Return Client Funds
State Statistician J. L. Peetz warns all Indiana employment bureaus to refund money advanced by clients if no position is supplied within ten days. Agencies failing to comply face prosecution. He reports agencies backdating refunds and advertising vacancies that do not exist.
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J. L. Peetz
Indiana
Boy Injured Playing Mumble-Peg Near Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Indiana on March 22 a 7 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Moore, was injured while playing mumble-peg when a knife tossed by his brother with the blade open severed an artery in his right leg. He received immediate care and is expected to recover without serious complications.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Samuel Moore
One Legged Man Not Wholly Drunk Fines Reduced
Wilkes Barre March 22 Alderman John F Donahue rules a man with a wooden leg cannot be deemed wholly drunk only about two thirds full He applies this to fining John Buckgan Buckson Buck paid a reduced fine of 67 cents instead of the usual 1 The case centers on a peculiar standard for intoxication in a local court.
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Wilkesbarre
John F. Donahue
John Buckgan
Bucki
Eminent Men to Attend 46th State Sunday School Convention
Indianapolis hosts the forty sixth state Sunday school gathering April 25 to 28 with world renowned leaders. Rev F B Meyer of London opens talks as head of the World Sunday School Association. Bishop J C Hartzell will address on Mohammedan field work. Marion Lawrance leads the International Sunday School Association. E K Warren, ex president of the World Sunday School Association, also appears.
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F. B. Meyer
London
England
South Africa
China
Japan
Indianapolis
J. C. Hartzell
Africa
Methodist, Episcopal Church
Sunday School Association
Marion Lawrance
International Sunday School Association
E. K. Warren
World's
Four Negroes Die In Year In Indiana Inquests
The State Bureau of Statistics reports 2,602 inquests statewide last year, down 258 from the prior year. White male inquests totaled 1,939 with 86 murders and 272 deaths by own action, while white women numbered 625 with 31 murders and 107 deaths by own action. Four negro men died by own action and 13 men plus two negro women were murdered.
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Indiana
W. N. Denny
State Bureau of Statistics
Falls and vehicle collision suit heads to court
A damage suit for 55000 was filed by Hazel Evans against William M Schiffman, 2 baker, alleging sever injuries from a staircase fall at work where the stairway was unsafe. Mike Simmons seeks 5000 for personal injury after a car collision at Capitol avenue and West Sisteenth street with Grace V Hodges driving.
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Hazel Evans
William M. Schiffman
Baker
Schiffman
Mike Simmons
Joseph Johnson
Grace V. Hodges
Capitol Avenue
West
Sisteenth Street
Annual Congregational Meeting at Sutherland Presbyterian Church
Sutherland Presbyterian Church schedules its annual congregational meeting for Wednesday March 30. Members will hear reports on the past year and officers will be elected for the coming year.
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Sutherland Presbyterian Church
Army Orders Washington March 22
Army orders issued grant leaves and assign officers across signal corps and medical reserve. Maj Arthur M Edwards granted two months leave of absence. Capt William M Cruikshank relieved from Fort Leavenworth duty to command Company A signaling corps. Capt Arthur S Gowan to report in person to chief signal officer. First Lieut Charles W Johnson relieved from Ft. Des Moines to return home. Capt George S Gibbs granted one month leave.
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Washington
Arthur M. Edwards
William M. Cruikshank
Signal Corps
Army
Ft. Leavenworth
Kas
Arthur S. Gowan
Charles W. Johnson
Medical Reserve Corps
Ft. Des Moines
George S. Gibbs
Marker Tells Of Entries In Bank Books In Tipton Trial
William H. Marker, on trial for bank embezzlement, defended himself in federal court by detailing how overdrafts were recorded as loans and how his reports evolved after a 1908 currency bureau instruction. He described the Tipton bank’s practice of drafts and correspondent banks, and named figures, dates, and partners while denying intent to deceive.
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William H. Marker
United States District Court
Marker
Currency Department
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Tipton
Tipton Bank
George Shortle, Jr
H. 8
Matthews
Teller
Beeler Manufacturing Company
Farmers
Citizens’ Live Stock Insurance Company
Lima
White
Cuyahoga Road
Insurance Department
Fletcher National Bank
H. B. Shirk
First National Bank of
Yipton
Henry N. Spaan
Bletcher National Bank of
Indianapolis
South Bend
First National Bank
Tipton County Bank
B. O W. Shirk
National Bank
Spaun
Anderson
BE. W. Shirk
United States
Margaret Buscher
Western Union Telegraph Company
Shirk
Telecam
Buscher
Plans for Indianapolis Detention Home for Children
A Humane Society committee from Indianapolis met the city council to discuss a detention home for boys and girls, likely costing about $2000 annually. The committee members were Hal Sheetz, L. Dietz, W. H. Applegate, and Harry Hawekotte. The project, launched at the society’s latest meeting, aims to help over 1000 children yearly who cannot be housed at the current facility. The session was secret, but officials expect an ordinance passage with support from charitable residents.
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Indianapolis Humane Society
Hal Sheetz
L. Dietz
W. H. Applegate
Harry Hawekotte
The
Humane Society
Big Break in the Strike at Philadelphia
A meeting scheduled for this afternoon aims to unite all on strike in Philadelphia. Representatives from organized and unorganized trades are to attend to discuss cohesion and action.
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Philadelphia
General Strike Order Sparks Pennsylvania Labor Tension
Wilkes Barre Pa March 22 President of the State Federation of Labor predicts a state wide general strike within hours. E Be Greenawalt says no peace in Philadelphia troubles and urges union obedience to the call while leaders report broad worker readiness despite opposition.
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Wilkesbarre
Pennsylvania
E. BE
Greenawalt
State Federation of Labor
America
Philadelphia
Mr. Greenawalt
Federation
Newcastle
T. C. Humphrey
A. W. Garren
Eric
Sebastian H. Weaver
McSherrystown
Quinn
Nanticoke
Bernard Flagg
BR. F. Kercher
Scranton
Frank Burch
A. P. Brown
Reading
Rudd
Wilkesharre Central Labor Union
Penrose Displeased Refuses to Discuss PA Strike Threat
Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania refused to discuss the threatened statewide strike tied to the Philadelphia labor agreements. He dismissed questions about Wilkesbarre, saying he would not talk about the strike and knew no news from the executive council meeting.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Willkesbarre
Boise Penrose
Philadelphia
Wilkestarre
State Federation of Labor
Senator Penrose
Wilkesbarre
Indianapolis Pride Push for National Exposition Site
A committee seeking a permanent site for a United States agricultural and industrial exposition left Indianapolis yesterday to inspect St. Louis and other cities. E. Alexis Taylor and A. Sink represented the committee as they praised Indianapolis while the Commercial Club and its real estate and new industries groups discussed the proposal. The board of Agriculture was hosted by the club. The panel will visit Chicago Kansas City and St. Louis before reporting in about three weeks to decide the fair location.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
E. Alexis Taylor
A. Sink
Commercial Club
State Board of Agriculture
Chica
Kansas City
Meat price rise prompts New York retail hikes
On March 22 wholesale meat dealers raised prices by one half to two cents per pound over yesterday’s close, forcing retailers to lift prices by five to 11 cents per pound. The move signals another upward shift in meat costs in New York.
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New York
Taft narrowly escapes arrest in flying auto in New York
President Taft and his brother Henry W. Taft traveled by motor in Central Park with a chauffeur, followed by bicycle patrolmen who thought the speed exceeded. Plainclothes police intervened, revealing the president’s presence, as taft met with Republican leaders and returned to the Taft home in New York.
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President
Central Park
New York
Taft
Henry W. Taft
United States
Scott
Gaynor
Mr. Taft
Providence
Olympia
Boston “Express
New Haven Railroad
Lexington Avenue Terminal
Grand Central Station
Robert @. Morris
Republican Club
A. B. Humphrey
American Peace Conference League
Thirtysixth Street
Secret Service
Plains Clothes
Mr. Morris
Mr. Humphrey
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Lloyd C. Griscom
C. W. Fairbanks
Root and Depew
Herbert R. Parsons
Fairbanks
Salvation Army relief work reduced for city poor
The Salvation Army reports a sharp drop in Saturday provisions, three baskets sent out this week due to warmer weather and more work. December and January saw an average of 25 baskets each Saturday. Maj. Escott states children will not receive provisions during school hours, but may call after hours if in need.
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Salvation Army
Headquarters of
The
Army
Advisers Pursue Hospital Expansion and Site Debate
The mayor’s advisory board committee on public health urged purchasing extra ground south of City hospital and creating a contagious disease section. The recommendation, adopted, sparked belief that the year and Dumb institution site could serve as a city hospital and that repairing it may cost less than remodeling the current facility.
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Committee On Public Health
Mayor's Advisory Board
Woman Takes Arsenic Suicide In City Room
Allie Byert aged 40 ended her life last night in a room at 71 East Court Street by ingesting arsenic. Dr Jackson of City Dispensary rushed her to City Hospital where she died several hours later. despondency over her life troubles reportedly led to the act.
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Allie Byert
East Court Street
Jackson
Ind
Western Firemen Will Not Strike Amicable Settlement Reached
Chicago March 22. An amicable settlement on the Western firemen wage dispute is reached with United States Labor Commissioner Beil, brokered by W B Carter and railroad managers. Seniority and representation issues to be settled before arbitration. wage demand of 12 percent to be referred to Erdman act arbitration. Knapp reports Neill telegram indicating strike unlikely and the situation clearing up.
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Chicago
United States Tabor
Beil
W. 8
Carter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman
Knapp
Nelll
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Commissioner of Labor
Neill
Hatpin Ordinance Before Council Introduced
The Rubens hatpin ordinance was introduced in the city council last night and sent to the public health and morals committee. The measure limits hatpin points and hat ornaments to protrude no more than half an inch above the crown unless protected, with fines between one and five dollars per offense.
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Rubens
Blumberg
Stiltz
Owen
Hubers
Philadelphia
Marriage of Torrence and Standling in Shanghai
Word reached Marion Indiana that Miss Anna Rebecca Torrence wed Rev. William Henry Standling at St John’s Cathedral in Shanghai China. The bride is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. George Paull Torrence of Marion who are currently in the Orient.
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Marion, Ind
Anna Rebecca Torrence
William Henry Standling
St. John’s Cathedral
Shanghai
China
George Paull Torrence
Orient
Fang Goes to Paris Chinese Minister Nomination
Wu Tingfang, recently recalled from Washington where he served twice as minister, is announced to be appointed Chinese minister to France. The appointment was relayed today in a semi official notice.
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Fang
Paris
Perkin
Wu-Ting-Fang
Washington
France
Minister Happy as Stork Flies Aboard Steamer
On the steamer Prince Joachim at sea, French minister to Hayti Monsieur Jare is delighted as a stork delivers two baby boys to him and Mme. Jare. One weighs seven pounds, the other six and a half. Both mother and infants are reported healthy, with plans to go ashore in Paris.
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Joachim
Monsieur Jare
Hayti
Mme. J
Mme. Jare
Jares
Paris
Young actresses flee homes end stage careers in Warsaw
Stage career of Helen Ensley aged 20 and Hazel Lahman aged 17 from Auburn ends after they left home to follow four actors to Warsaw and perform at the Colonial theater. Sheriff Thomas took charge but could not prosecute the men as the girls refused to testify.
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Cal
Helen Ensley
Hazel Lahman
Auburn
Warsaw
Colonial Theater
Sheriff Thomas
Disappears Suddenly Foslam Quick Work on Skim Dils
An ad claims Poslam speeds healing of itching and minor skin troubles. By applying a small amount to the affected surface, users can see a demonstration and request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York. The product promises rapid relief and healing within twenty four hours, with jars priced at 50 cents and two dollars at H J Huders and Weber Drug Company and other drug stores.
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West Twenty Fifth Stret
New York
Poslan
H. J. Huder’s
Weber Drug Company
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Flying Auto
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al Druggists
Milion Boses
Premtatieteays Bock Beer
Weet
MacCarthy
Minister Happy
Stork
Wireless
World
United Wireless
Prince
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Hart Schaffner de Marx
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
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