Bathing Ceremony by Holy Rollers Invades Bromide
At daybreak a band of Holy Rollers arrived by Rock Island train near Bromide six miles from Mian. They marched to Bromide spring where five young women disrobed and bathed in public singing and praying. Mayor ordered the marshal to expel the intruders. ten deputy marshals took three hours to clear the springs and six more to drive the bathers from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Bromide Spring
Smith
Thomas Irwin
Fort Wayne Fire Probe Dives Into Hotel Ruins
In Fort Wayne Indiana on May 5 the coroner continued the search at the New Avalon hotel ruins after a Sunday fire. Unidentified remains were found along with identified bodies Frank C. Baxter attorney from Auburn and R. E. Trible from Dalhart Texas. Charles Benjamin of Detroit and Herman Sengman of New York remain missing. Two morgue bodies unnamed. Rescue work to remove debris will take several days as Coroner Kesier investigates the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Aveline
Frank C. Baxter
Auburn
R. E. Trible
Dalhart
Tex
Kesier
American car to race New York to Paris via Siberia
In Buffalo on May 5 final plan announced that Schuster will drive the American car in a New York to Paris contest through Siberia to Paris. Miller will assist. Captain Hansen accompanies as a passenger.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Schuster
Paris
Siberia
Miller
Hansen
Judge Alford to Talk Politics for Gig League
Former Judge Fremont Alford will speak on Independence in Politics on Tuesday night May 5 at 8 o'clock at Christamore Settlement House 726 Columbia Avenue. Civic League urges interested residents to attend to hear about electing the best local officials and supporting independent movements. Admission is free as part of a Tuesday night lecture series at Christamore with more topics to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Alford
Christamore Settlement House
Columbia Avenue
The
Civic League
Christamore
Burglar Sentenced to One Year at Workhouse
Bert Waterford told Clara Watson he felt stung as a Marion county jury sent him to the workhouse for one year for burglary. He was fined $50 and costs for breaking into Carl Rost jewelry store on North Illinois Street the night of February 2 and stealing jewelry valued at $285.
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Bert Waterford
Clara Watson
Ecourt
Waterford
Marion County
Carl Rost
N. Illinois Street
Indianapolis Ordinance Bans Knuckles Displays In City
The Indianapolis city council introduced an ordinance Monday night to prohibit knuckles slingshots and similar weapons from display or sale in the city. A penalty of 300 dollars is set for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hackley Faces Lifelong Blindness After Farm Blast
In Muskegon Michigan on May 5 an oculist from Chicago declares Charles Moore Hackley, a young local millionaire, will be blind for life due to an accident while blasting stumps on his large Muskegon farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
Chicago
Charles Moore Hackley
Officers and Citizens Hunt for Firebug in Brooklyn Blaze
In New York on May 5 police and many residents hunted through the night for a firebug blamed for a Williamsburg series of incendiaries. The fires killed six people and wounded three at 17 Humboldt Street, with a second attempt at 220 Cook Street. Police deem the culprit a cautious maniac who revels in flames, engines, and crowds. over ten dead, many injured, and at least 100 families made homeless.
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New York
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Humboldt Street
Cook Street
Wil
San Francisco Prepares to Welcome Atlantic Fleet
Flags flutter in Union Square at a Victory shaft memorial to Admiral Dewey as San Francisco readies for the Atlantic fleet arrival. Cruiser units West Virginia Colorado and Massachusetts, under Rear Admiral Dayton, reached Puget Sound and will participate in Admiral Evans and the fleet’s reception.
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San Francisco
Union Square
Dewey
Manila Bay
West Virginia
Colorado
Massachusetts
Race
Dayton
Puget Sous
Admiral Evans
Town Marshal Sues Railway for 10000 Damages
English Ind May 6 Town Marshal Cummons sues the Southern railway for 10000 alleging wrongful arrest and that the shooting by a tramp on a trestle was instigated by railroad employees. The suit seeks damages for injuries and related losses.
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Ind
Cummons
The
Southern Railway
Readis
Eo Po
Blind woman seeks state action for aid to blind in Indiana
Emma McKinsey of Kokomo a middle aged Bible student and businesswoman proposes a state program to establish institutions aiding blind women. She runs a small grocery store and teaching music, owns her home, and advocates equal rights based on self sufficiency rather than charity. Her family includes six siblings with two blind members.
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Emma McKinsey
Kokomo
Ind
Emma_ McKinsey
West Lincoln Street
Indiana
Miss McKintey
Notion
Miss McKinsey
Clinton County
Indianapolis
Rie
No Faction Cites Support for Smith in Senate Bid
Carey L. Smith of Indianapolis seeks the Democratic nomination for state senator. A 41 year old lawyer turned businessman, he has ties to labor, the Stiegelmeyer Train Control firm, and the Smith Brothers Manufacturing company. He lives in the Sec ond ward and lists affiliations with the Indiana Democratic club Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. He asks for Democratic votes in Marton county in the May 15 primaries and pledges full time legislative service if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
William J. Bryan
Smith Brothers Manufacturing Company
Board of Trade
Stiegelmeyer Train Control Company
Smith
Indiana Democratic Club
Knights of’ Pythias
The
Odd Fellows
Marton’ County
Rumors Hinge on Fairbanks as Taft Canvasses Ticket
Washington May 5 Rumors persist that Charles W Fairbanks Indiana may be renominated as Tafts running mate as the Republican ticket takes shape ahead of the Chicago convention. Rivalry between Beveridge and Dolliver for convention chairs intensifies as Harry S New meets the president to discuss arrangements while the party canvasses support for a possible running mate.
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Washington
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Taft
Ohio
Chicago
Hoosier
Harry 5. New
Republican National Committee
Beveridge
Dolliver
Town
New
Democrats Speak At 65-Voice Meeting At Commercial Club
Democratic office seekers numbering 65 addressed the Commercial club gathering on Monday night to outline why Democrats would win next fall. Each speaker delivered a two minute talk before a coffee lunch at 11. Chairman Fogarty expressed great satisfaction with the meeting and the evident enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Fogarty
Indiana Dry in 1908 Banquet Aids Prohibition Delegates
At the National restaurant a Marion county Prohibitionists banquet featured toastmaster C. M. Lemon and eight speakers. Several candidates attended and were invited to give brief speeches as delegates of the movement.
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Indiana
Marion County
C. M
Lemon
Neighbors rally to aid Enoch in rebuilding home
A petition circulates to raise funds for Marshall Enoch whose home on How land Avenue Dearborn Street and drives was destroyed by fire. Neighbors urge support for the rebuild effort and relief for the affected family.
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Marshall Enoch
Enoch
Howland
Dearborn Street
Bay Area Births and Medical Records Listing Names
A chaotic Bay City record lists numerous births at area homes and hospitals, naming pairs such as William and Catherine Wolsiffer with a boy, Earl and Pauline Shaver with a boy, and Isaac and Jesse Taylor with a boy, among many others. It also notes several patients by name at City and Deaconess hospitals, with conditions including pulmonary tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, acute articular rheumatism, and other ailments. The list includes addresses on Calhoun Street, Vigo Street, Southern Avenue, Union Street, and various others, plus multiple couples and individuals connected to medical facilities during the period.
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William and
Catherine Wolsiffer
Alagima Street
Earl and
Pauline Shaver
Southern Avenue
Henry and
Laurh Gieseking
Calhoun Street
Benjamin and
Bertha Myers
Vigo Street
Isaac and
Jesse Taylor
Ringgold Street
Ernest and
Dora Butler
Maryland Street
Rose Arbuckle
William E. Oldham
Deaconess
Lexington Avenue
Kate S. Hurbert
Southerland Avenue
Walter Ruper
City Hospital
Joseph Miller
Tlinois Street
William Stropps
Emma Shell
Flower Mission Hospital
Ella Edmunds
Catherine Buckner
W. Elwerth
Patrick Mulrine
Geisendorfft Street
Metsker Trial Date Set in Cassopolis Case
Cassopolis Michigan May 5 Mrs George Metsker of South Bend Ind will be placed on trial May 12 charged with the murder of Charles Morgan while he and Mrs Metsker's husband were calling on two women here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metsker
Cassopolis
Mich
George Metsker
South Bend
Ind
Charles Morgan
Mrs. Anna Leible Dies at Home
Mrs. Anna Maria Leible died Monday at 109 Wisconsin Street from blood poisoning after several weeks illness. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the home. She is survived by her husband and two grown children.
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Wisconsin Street
Soldier Daly Shot by Officer at Ormoc
Manila May 5 Private Thomas Daly of Company T Fourteenth Infantry was shot dead by Lieut Harry Gregg at Ormoc while trying to escape the guardhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Thomas Daly
Company T
Fourteenth Infantry
Harry Gregg
Ormoc
Methodists Set Agenda for Key Conference Debates
Baltimore hosts the general conference with eight hundred bishops ministers and laymen in attendance. The two pivotal issues are amusements and a time limit on pastorates while a slate of episcopal candidates includes Wilbur Sheridan W F Anderson William Quayle R J Cooke George Reed E H Hughes and others from major church posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. Hamilton
San Francisco
Harrisburg
Wilbur F. Sheridan
Mount Vernon-place Church
W. F. Anderson
Board of Education
William A. Quayle
Chicago
R. J. Cooke
George Edward Reed
Dickinson College
E. H. Hughes
DePauw University
Greencastle
Ind
E. S. Lewis
Morningside College
R. David Downing
New York
W. H. Crawford
Allegheny College
Daniel Dorchester
Pittsburg
John Gouther
Woman's College
C. L. Goodell
F. M. Bristol
Washington, D. C
Too Old to Work Ends Life in Chicago Home
Patrick Hurley aged 60, who lived with his son at 4502 Westworth Avenue Chicago, hanged himself yesterday after leaving a note stating he was too old to work. The tragedy occurred on May 4 1930s era city reporting notes.
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Chicago
Patrick Hurley
Westworth Avenue
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Helios
Wapunucka, Okio
Bromide
Holy Rollers
Charles Benjamin
Detroit
Ierman Sengman
Alford
GIG League
Millionaire
Liamsburg
Atlantic
Nih
Carey L. Smith
Sec
Ond
Butler
Carey Ll. Smith
Cimpu
Fairbanks
Briar Cliff
Emanuel Cedrino
Sawmill Bridge
Fiat
Allen- Kingston
Arthur Campbell
Slee Co
Hensley
Grace A. Brimeld
Frederick R. Bonifield
Bessis R. Dickson
John E. Cook
Matilda C. Ginen
Charles Duncan
Katie White
Kelso T. J. Mitchel
Carrie E Dann
James Tague
Theresa M. Seibold
Urban M. Griff
Louise D. Willis
Anna Leible
Anna Maria Leible
Methodists
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