General Education Board grants total 625000 to five colleges
The General Education Board distributed 625000 in conditional gifts from John D Rockefeller to Yale 300000 Princeton 200000 Bowdoin 50000 Colorado College 50000 and Millsaps College 50000. Each must raise specified match sums, with Yale and Princeton needing 2000000 each, Colorado 500000 Bowdoin 30000 and Millsaps 100000. The board also approved 42500 for colored schools. All members attended except Rockefeller Jr Ogden and Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernoon
General Education Board
John D. Rockefeller
Yale University
Princeton University
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Miltsaph College
Jackson
Miss
Yale
Princeton
Bowdoin
Miltsaph
J. D. Rockefeller, Jr
R. C. Ogden
Hugh Hanna
Indianapolis
Degrees Conferred at Scottish Rite Convocation
The register lists 800 names with more expected on Wednesday. Degrees from the fourth to fourteenth were conferred on 53 candidates. The work continues through Wednesday, and at 6 o clock Wednesday evening the convocation dinner will be served and the evening given to social enjoyment.
Rockefeller raises wages on New Jersey estate
Lakewood New Jersey March 27 John D Rockefeller has raised laborers wages by 13 cents a day on his country estate amid scarce labor in the Pines. The raise lifts pay from 1 50 a day for ten hours work and is expected to prompt other estate owners to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
N. J
Mareh
John YD. Rockefeller
Pines
Jabor
Central American War Seen Ending With Pleas
Managua March 27 Following Salvador's appeal to Mexico to intervene in the Central American conflict Honduras is expected to request U S or Mexico intervention. Such move could hasten the end of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secripps-McRae Press Association
Managua
Nicaragua
Salvador
Mexico
Central America
Honduras
United States
President Roosevelt Faces Railroad Crisis Amid Market Fears
Washington dispatch surveys growing tension between railroads and the administration as Cortelyou extends relief measures. Retrenchment by rail systems risks industrial mood, while plans from Schiff and Morgan seek federal action. Roosevelt weighs ICC talks and proposed legislation to safeguard railroads and the national economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Jacob H. Schiff
Interstate Commerce Commission
London
J. P. Morgan
White House
Schiff
Salary Increase Ordered for Teachers by City School Board
An executive session of the City School Board Tuesday night ordered Supt. C. N. Kendall to prepare a salary increase schedule for teachers and report the amount at the next meeting. The board also approved two new school buildings at Tuxedo Park and at Pennsylvania and Thirty-third streets. The business manager reported expenditures of $105,707.24 since the last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Tuxedo Park
Pennsylvania
Busiess
Wife kills daughter then dies in Akron tragedy
In a sudden fit of insanity the wife of James R Hemphill strangled her nine year old daughter Helen and hanged herself with the same rope. Hemphill returned home in time to cut his wife down and she was removed to a sanitarium for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-MacRae Preas Association
Akron
James R. Hemphill
Helen
Hemphill
Heaphill
Social notices and engagements in city society
Mrs. Lees hosts Priscilla Circle on Thursday. Miss Rupert to spend Easter with parents at 1620 Ashland. Mrs Blair returning to Chamberburg, Pa., Thursday. Mr Bunford visiting Chicago. Central Universalist church musicale a success. Mr Fatout back from Chicago. Wheat family returns from St. Louis. Mrs Forth returns from Edinburg. Miss Thalman visiting Chicago. Miss Scott to host Capitol Ave card party Thursday. Miss Trainer home from Bloomington for spring vacation. Miss Stubbs returns after Goshen and South Bend trip. Miss Vanneman spending spring vacation with Indianapolis friends. Miss Pilling to host card party Wednesday. Reeves visits daughter at city school. Miss Stake’s luncheon shower for Miss Evans prior to her wedding to Mr Cochran. Irvington Tuesday club meets. officers elected: Griggs president. Moore first VP. Morlan second VP. Barnard secretary. Griswold treasurer. Cole, Neier, Cross exec committee. Souders Dubose wedding occurs at home on Woodlawn Ave. Miss DuBose native of Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
W. H. H. Graham
University Ave
J. E. Griggs
George W. Moore
Albert Morlan
Etary
H. E. Barnard
L. H. Griswold
A. M. Cole
C. Neier
Charles M. Cross
Grading Plan for Sunday School Pupils Proposed
At Marion County Sunday School association meeting Rev E W Halpenny proposed grading children by age across primary junior intermediate senior and adult departments with promotion by age based exams. Nomination committee elected C R Lloyd as president Frank Bray as vice president E H Cook as secretary treasurer Mrs O B Laudefur superintendent home department Mrs J F French superintendent primary department E Caffyn superintendent teachers training department F F Tremore superintendent adult bible class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Lloyd
Frank Bray
E. H. Cook
Home Department
O. B. Laudefur
J. F. French
E. Caffyn
F. F. Tremore
Precision and discipline shape Wilbraham hotel success
The English hotel proprietor Wilbraham argues high priced venues fail to outpace popular priced hotels. He discusses cost of fine ware, linen, and silver, and explains discipline, clockwork efficiency, and daily stock dating as keys to steady profitability. He notes 20 years in the business and his move to run the English hotel since 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay G. ‘Iilbraham
New York
Greenwood
Syracuse
China
Wall-st
Wilbraham
Mr. Wilbraham
Severe eczema cured in south
I M Robert of Hydropolis La reports three years of eczema relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Despite doctors failing, full use of the Cuticura remedies led to complete recovery. He thanks Cuticura and recommends it locally. Written Jan 5 and Sept 1, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
I. M. Robert
Hydropolis
Gros sART defeats Huge for exalted rulership at Lodge No 13
Charles A. Grossart won the exalted rulership of Lodge No 13, B. P. O. Ellis, by 30 votes over Charles A. Gros sart and Martin M. Huge. Elected officers include Esteemed Leading Knight Harry E. Murburger and Secretary Charles P. Balz, with other posts filled by J. H. Buehler Arthur Leopold Fred I. Bodenmiller John E. Kurfiss Joseph J. Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Grossart
Martin M. Huge
Lodge No. 13
B. P. O. Ellis
Mr. Grossart
Lealing
Harry E. Murburger
J. H. Buehler
Arthur Leopold
Charles P. Balz
Charles C. Kuhn
John E. Kurfiss
Grand Lodge
Joseph J. Bauer
Special Lenten Services At Edwin Ray M E Church
Special Lenten Services will be held at Edwin Ray M E church Thursday and Friday nights. Friday night the pastor the Rev. H C Clippinger will speak on Some Sayings on the Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Ray M. E
H. C. Clippinger
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Appetite Rebuilding
Loss of appetite signals blood cleansing and enrichment. Hood's Sarsaparilla is urged as the prime medicine to purify blood and strengthen digestive organs. Mrs Amanda Fenner of Oneco Connecticut reports improved appetite after one bottle. Accept no substitutes including Sarsatabs and verify under the Food and Drugs Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Fenner
Oneco
Conn
Hood
Southern Man Cured Of a Terrible Eczema by Cuticura
A Charleston man reports eczema cured in six weeks using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent after other treatments failed. The ad touts a complete external and internal regimen for all ages, naming the products and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Stellies
Spring St
Charleston
S. C
Potter Drug & A Bedies Hatience
Indiana Intercollegiate Press association formed
Press club representatives from Indiana University Purdue University and DePauw met in Indianapolis to form the Indiana Intercollegiate Press association. The group adopted a constitution elected officers and planned May annual meetings at member colleges with an initial banquet at the Denison hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Clubs
Indiana
Purdue
DePauw
Indianapolis
Indiana Intercollegiate Press Associa
H. Foster Clippinger
Oz McMurtrie
Marion
Julian Z. Behr
Noblesville
Frank Braucher
Springfield
F. E. Lister
Galveston
Tex
Denison Hotel
H. Foster Cuppinger
Fred. E. J. Lembower
Indiana University
Carl H. Mote
P. G. Davis
Frank Braincher
Purdue University
Ford KE. Fisher
Indianapolis Star
Raymond Ll. Hall
The
Indianapolis Sun
the Press Club
Perridic
T. Sender
Purdus
James A. Stuart
Julian J. Behr Wand Uz McMurtrite
Tadana University
R. L. Hart
Purdue School of Medicine
Social Pool of New York Millionaires Burns Out
The eight to ten New York and Newport millionaires known as the social pool suffered their final market losses on Monday. They dumped about 80,000 shares they held, unable to meet further margin calls, as brokers sold their holdings. They had bought 200,000 to 250,000 Harriman Pacific shares last summer on insider tips and celebrated paper gains before stocks fell after December. The group’s profits vanished in weeks, leaving only losses since January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-McRae Preas Association
New York
Newport
Harriman Pacific
Clerk Foils Robbery Attempt at California and Indiana
Abe Watkins, a Black man, attempted to rob a drug store at California Street and Indiana Avenue Tuesday night. After pulling a knife, Fay Wallace, the clerk, brandished a revolver and forced the would-be robber to drop his weapon. Watkins was arrested and charged with drawing deadly weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Watkins
California St
Indiana-ave
Fay Wallace
Watkins
Explosion on torpedo boat wounds many at Cherbourg
At Cherbourg March 27 a boiler exploded aboard a torpedo boat at the arsenal. Several crew members are wounded in the blast. The incident marks another serious naval accident for the port facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippsa-McRae Preas Association
Cherbourg
Arsenal
Dandelion and Sarsaparilla Remedy for Rheumatism
A described tonic combines Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to be taken in teaspoonful doses after meals and at bedtime. The mix is claimed to relieve rheumatism by acting on the kidneys to filter uric acid from the blood, with emphasis on vegetable ingredients and safety for sensitive stomachs.
Fatal Auto Collision Kills Former New York Surrogate
In New York on March 27 James M. Varnum former surrogate of New York County died almost instantly after his car collided with a Columbus avenue vehicle at Broadway and Forty sixth street. Mrs. Varnum escaped injury though their companion Mrs. Mark Frick suffered cuts to the head and face from glass. Alfred Quaine and Michael Caire were arrested on domestic charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew York
James M. Varnum
New York
Coun
Columbus-ave
Broadway
Forty-sixth St
Mary Varnum
Mark Frick
Alfred Quaine
Michael Caire
Peeping Suspect Nabbed Nearby Elliott Home
Detective Christian Kruger spotted 27 year old Harry Carver peering through a window at J. H. Elliott’s residence shortly after 11 PM Tuesday. Carver, residing at 1820 Highland Place, was taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carver
J. H. Elliott
Christian Kruger
Elliott
Kruger
Carver
Highland-place
French Troops Take Oujda Morocco Quietly
French forces advance to Oujda Morocco with no resistance reported as the Moors did not oppose General Liaute’s occupation. Oujda, a major Moroccan commercial center, collects heavy taxes for the sultan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Oujda
Moroecco
Liaute
Morocco
Four Amherst Students Expelled Over Burlesque Trial
Four Amherst students were expelled for presenting in Holvo's theater a burlesque on the trial of Harry Thaw. Names are withheld by the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Mass
Harry Thaw
Voice From The Stomach Prompts Dyspepsia Cure
A 22 year old man named Clarence suffers from overeating and digestive trouble that worsens with age. After trying Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, his appetite returns and stomach discomfort fades, leading to renewed cheer and tasting ability. The ad urges readers to request a free sample by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Jie
Stuart
Drue
Clare
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Death At Substation From Shock Near Indianapolis
Edward Tollie, 18, was found dead Tuesday at the Indianapolis Light and Heat substation at Eighteenth and Millists. Police suspect he touched a live wire while dusting a switchboard, causing 4,000 volts to pass through him, with a fatal fall causing a head gash. Coroner Petersdorf to investigate. Tollie lay face down when found by Ralph Cass. Funeral planned for Thursday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Tollie
Indianapolis Light and Heat Company
Eighteenth
Millists
Hall and
Radamacher
Petersdorf
Will
Toble
Ryan to start peanut plantation in Africa
Thomas F. Ryan plans a peanut plantation in Africa using part of 70,000 acres of Congo land once granted by King Leopold. He aims to cultivate rubber trees, gold, and copper deposits alongside peanuts and has dispatched expert peanut culturists to Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRay- Prene Association
New York
Thomas F. Ryan
Africa
Ryan
Wagon Market Prices for Oats Hay and Millet
Market list shows Sheaf Oats at 16.00 to 18.00 per unit and Shelled Oats at 41. Millet priced at 13.00 to 15.00. Timothy hay listed at 19.00 with clover and mixed hay at 10 to 16. Straw priced at 6.00.
Monument Unveiling Holds City Event May 30
The city marks the unveiling of General Henry W. Lawton’s monument on May 30 with inviting remarks from Senator Berridge and President Dickey of Winona Technical Institute. The gathering will feature 146 attendees addressing the trade convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Lawton
Berridge
Dickey
Winona Technical Institute
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Manhattan
Manhattans
Danbury
Washington St
Rocke
Feller
Scrippa-McRae Presa Association
Mes
Money Market
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Aster
Nancal
Cortelyou
Supt. C. N. Kendall
Mrs. Lees
Bellefontaine St
Priscilla Circle
Marguerite Rupert
F. H. Rupert
1620
Ashlandave
John Allen Blair
John E. Cleland
Chamberburg
Mr. W. Bunford
Chicago
Central Universalist Church
Mr. Ray Fatout
Benjamin Wheat
St. Louis
L. A. Forth
Edinburg
Curtis Crist
Caroline Thalman
Laura Scott
Capitol Ave
Cora Trainer
Bloomington
Mary Stubbs
Goshen
South Bend
Ada Vanneman
Anderson
Miss Grace Pilling
William R. Reeves
Wilkinson
City
Jessie Stake
Maud Evans
Alexander Cochran
Souders-Dubose
Richard R. Souders
Gertrude DuBose
Souders
Wood Anndave
H. Cc. Clippinger
Edwin Ray M. E. Church
Miss DuBose
Alabama
Halpenny
Marion County Sunday School Association
E. W. Halpenny
State Sunday School
Hotel English the Center
Haviland
South
Diana Schools
New Press Association
Society Pool
Scripps-McRae Prensa Association
Me Lypee
Sweet Orr
Asbestos Ironholders
Bie
L. S. Ayres
Ohio
Rumford
Wholesale Department
E. Court
M. Delaware
E. Tash. St
Ster
Massachusetts-ave
N. Sensteeve
N. Alabama-st
A Jackson
Ocery CO
New Jersey St
Measay
Cate
Oliver-ave
Ralph Cass
Eighteenth St
Leopold of
Belgium
President Quick
Winona
Tute
Technical Institute
N.penn
Ola
N. Pennsylvania
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