House May Air Hidden Letters Of Wickersham
Washington May 2 The house considers a regulation demanding Attorney General Wickersham send to Congress all papers connected to the Ballinger inquiry. Rep Harrison of New York seeks the original letter and all communications related to the Stal linger charges and the Brandeis prosecution attempts. The measure, assisted by Rep Graham of Illinois, was referred to the rules committee for action next week.
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Washington
Ballinger
House
Harrison
New York
Wickersham
Congress
Brandeis
Stallinger
Committee On Rules
Representative Graham
Illinois
Representative Harrison
Busy Day Sign At Wolfson Office Signals Campaign
A vacant chair greeted callers at Isidor Wolfson's weights and measures office Monday. A card reading This Is My Busy Day hung above the desk, as the inspector prepared to launch a spring campaign against tainted ice dealers and others with improper weights and measures.
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Isidor Wolfson
Elephant Attack Shocks Marietta Circus Tragedy
An elephant from Forepaugh and Sells grabbed trainer Samuel Montgomery, breaking ribs and injuring his spine. Another driver, William Evans, fell from a circus wagon, crushed skull, and is likely to die. Both men transported to Louisville in grave condition.
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Marietta, O
Forepaugh and Sells
Danville
Ill
Ringling
Samuel Montgomery
William Evans
Louisville
New Traction Road Owners Incorporated
The Vincennes, Washington and Eastern Traction company with $100,000 capital filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state for a street interurban railway from Vincennes to Loogootee. Incorporators and first year directors are Joseph Libner Vincennes Elmer J. Binford Greenfield John B. Seal Loogootee Austin F. Cabel S C Eskridge and A J Padgett all of Washington.
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Vincennes, Washington & Eastern Traction Company
Vincennes
Loogootee
Hughes Nomination Sent to Senate for Supreme Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday approved a favorable report on Charles E. Hughes of New York for associate justice of the Supreme Court to succeed the late Associate Justice Brewer. It was expected the nomination would be confirmed by the Senate that afternoon.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Brewer
Senate
Tornadoes Rage Across Kansas Cities
Heavy rains and high winds swept Emporia and nearby areas Sunday night causing thousands of dollars in damage. No fatalities were reported. A California limited train on the Santa Fe line was struck but narrowly escaped destruction.
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Topeka
Res
Emporia
Contiguous Country
California
Fowler Lets Cannon Blow Rest in Peace
Washington May 2 Insurgent moves falter as Fowler fails to floor the resolution for a committee on committees. Democrats grow peevish, wary of losing the Cannon issue in the coming campaign while insurgents keep their plans cautious. Hoosier briefs note Beveridge meetings and appointments affecting Indian agency and rural routes.
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Fowler
Sun
Washington Service
Hibbs
Washington
Ris
House
Fall Creek
Indianapolis
Alexander Wetterwold
Cornell Avenue
Senator Beveridge
United States Fish Commission
Joseph A. Mack
Blackfeet
Indian Agency
Civil Service
Ernest Keller
Montgomery
Change Games Target of Denny Ordinance
City council faces a proposed ordinance by Councilman George L. Denny to prosecute candy and cigar store operators who sell chances near schools. The measure aims to curb raffling of cigars and other merchandise for children and is likely to pass, following warnings from police and involvement by the Children's Aid association.
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George L. Denny
Children’s Aid Association
Steamer Wordsworth Explosion Kills Sailor in Harbor
In New Orleans on May 2 a massive explosion on the steamer Wordsworth, arriving from Hull England with creosote, killed one sailor and injured about six others. The vessel managed to reach the dock despite damage.
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New Orleans
Wordsworth
Hull
England
Officials Prepare Injunction Defense
William H. Thompson assistant attorney general spent Monday with H. E. Barnard state food and drug commissioner perfecting a defense for the benzoate injunction which will have a hearing in federal court Tuesday.
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William H. Thompson
H. E. Barnard
Boiler Explosion Fatal on Newark Dredger
A boiler explosion on a Meadows Improvement Co dredger in Newark New Jersey on Monday killed one man and badly injured several others. Three were expected to die, as rescuers and investigators moved to the scene.
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Newark
N. J
Meadows Improvement Company
Senate backs creation of Bureau of Mines in Interior
The senate approved a bill to establish a Bureau of Mines with a director earning $6000 annually under the Interior Department. The measure has already passed the House, and now goes to the president for approval.
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Bureau OF Mines
Washington
The
Senate
Department of the Interior
House
Railroad Bill on Rough Road in Washington
Washington May 2 A Senate and House clash over the administration railroad bill shows deep divisions. The senate backs presidential appointment of commerce court judges while the house rejects it. Proposals include barring directors from dual railroad officers, extending to telephone firms, and a physical valuation of railroad property. Amendments by Senator Filkins add limits on the commerce court and preserve procedures. Two rival bills remain, with final passage unlikely soon and a likely final vote in one to two weeks amid insurgent opposition to conference amendments.
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Washington
Senate
Loase
Administration
Solomon
Congress
Commerce Court
White House
House
Supreme Court
Townsend
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hawaii
Filkins
Virginia
Federal Circuit Courts
Commission
Railroad Commission
Death of Miss Reid Blamed to Camorra Plot
Naples May 2 Startling developments in the mystery surrounding Estelle Reid rich young American artist found dead on the beach. Authorities now link the Camorra with her death and note letters from 1907 threatening her in Switzerland. An old knife wound scar on her left breast is reported. Princess Rospignosi leads renewed effort to pursue the case amid Camorra fears.
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Naples
Estelle Reid
Europe
Dread Society
Switzerland
Ben Pughed
Rospignosi
Camorra
Italy
Ben
Miss Reid
Illinois Points Probe Sparks Denials From Solons
A special grand jury in Chicago is sworn to probe Charles A. White's claim that he took $1000 for voting for William Lorimer as U S senator. White testified early, while Lorimer and Browne deny the charges as a plot, with others asserting immunity and bank ties involved.
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Chicago
Charles A. White
William Lorimer
United States
Lee O'Neill Browne
Lorimer
White
Tors
Avgamon County
Deneen
Oomit
LaSalle Street National and Trust Company
Roger C. Sullivan
Farmers Rally Ends as Parade Passes in St Louis
In St Louis on May 2 the Farmers Union rally drew about 200 delegates, far short of the 6000 hoped for. A circus parade marching past prompted many to depart, and the meeting adjourned soon after. Dr. W J Long of Wisconsin University was speaking when band music interrupted.
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ST. Louis
Farmers’ Union
W. J. Long
Wisconsin University
Evansville prisoner escape ends with broken leg
Evansville Indiana May 2 Henry Newman 28 broke his leg leaping from a police patrol wagon to escape from custody in front of the county jail. He ran six blocks before capture as more than 100 citizens and officers joined the pursuit. Newman had been jailed for choking his wife with a scarf.
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Evansville
Ind
Henry Newman
Farmer gored to death by angered bull
War sa w Indiana May 2 William Smalley 57 was killed when a bull he teased with stones gored him near an infirmary. The beast stamped him and ripped his face. bystanders could not intervene and Smalley died at the scene. In Columbus Indiana James Eason survived a ferocious bull attack after being tossed and dragged by the animal for a mile to reach help.
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Smalley
Goring
Columbus
Ind
James Eason
Sundey
Eason
Father Charged with Murder in Sunday Night Tragedy
A Mond ward Rev Sunday night incident ends in a suspect father being charged with murder. Details remain sparse as investigators probe the scene and gather statements from witnesses and relatives.
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Mond
Ward Rev
Blind men seek work aid via city ordinance
A proposed ordinance from the Indiana State Department of Public Health and Charities asks the city council to approve a $600 appropriation to create a broommaking department at the Indiana Industrial Home for Blind Men in North Indianapolis. It aims to train blind men in broom manufacture and provide on campus employment instead of street vending.
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State Department of Public Health and Charities
Indiana Industrial Home
Indianapolis
Stres G Dotted Swiss Fabrics at Low Yard Prices
Ninety pattern dotted Swiss fabrics offered at 38 to 75 cents a yard with genuine St Gall Swisses in various effects. Fifteen hundred yards in stock, ample for large sales yet scarce in patterns. From 28 to 32 inches wide in seventeen patterns. Located on second floor east aisle.
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Oath
St. Gall
Rough Silks at 79 Cents a Yard Now
Sixty pieces in colors including Shantungs Tussor pongee and anti waterspot pongee are offered as rough silks all pure silk. Widest selection for wearing with sixty pieces priced at 79 cents per yard. previously sold for at least a dollar. Each piece is 27 inches wide.
Deacons Urge Women to Remove Big Hats at Service
The First Baptist Church Sunday deacons pass a resolution asking women to remove large hats at all services until fashion reduces them to a normal size. The action follows a board meeting in Fort Wayne Indiana dated May 2.
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First Baptist Church
Steamer Aurora Safe Return After False Alarm
The steamer Aurora, long thought lost with 187 hands, is confirmed safely returning home. Diana brought word Monday that the vessel is aboard and on its way back, reported from St. Johns Newfoundland.
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Aurora
ST. Johns, N. F
Diana
Second Strike of Zstone Men Averted in Bedford District
Bedford Ind May 2 All stone mill operators using general union cutters agreed to raise wages from 4 to 4.50 a day for eight hours, except Empire mills due to dull business. The raise will avert a second contemplated strike of the general union cutters.
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Bedford
Ind
Bedford Politic
Empire Mills
Governor Names In Board Members Shakeup
Governor Marshall replaced three state board members on Monday. Theodore E. Otto of Columbus, a Democrat, was displaced from the State Board of Pharmacy and Burton Cassidy of West Terre Haute was named to fill the post. J. C. Webb of Franklin, school superintendent, joined the State Board of Education, succeeding E. E. Roby, Kokomo. Co. D. Emmons of Columbus, funeral directors leader, was appointed to the State Board of Embalmers, succeeding Daniel Ckilty of Bippua.
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Gov. Marshall
Theodore E. Otto
Columbus
State Board of Pharmacy
Burton Cassidy
West Terre Haute
Indiana Pharmaceutical Association
J. C. Webb
Franklin
Johnston County
State Board of Education
E. E. Roby
Kokomo
D. Emmons
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Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Co
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Reensburg
Underwood
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