Hurty Recovers After High Risk Indiana Operation
Dr J N Hurty state health commissioner lies recovering at Deaconess hospital after a dangerous operation performed by Dr George J Cook. Despite 1000 to 1 odds against survival he is reported to be rapidly improving and plans to resume official duties. He directed the surgery and declined anesthetics, signaling his strong will as hospital wigwag system remains in use from his room overlooking the health department offices.
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WarwaWabash interurban line set for construction
Special to The Sun reports the Warw-Wabash interurban railway finally financed after a delay and plans to begin building next month. The line will connect with the Winona line at Warsaw and establish electrical connection between Wabash and South Bend.
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Bucket shop crusade to sweep Chicago and Midwest
Washington May 7 Attor ney general Whicker sham plans prosecutions to target bucket shops in Chicago and the Midwest following a DOJ investigation. The drive will move to San Francisco and then the Pacific coast as the crusade widens. Mrs Emma Jay sues for divorce from ex auditor V Nay seeking alimony in Franklin Indiana.
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Mayor Officiates In Odd Copenhagen Bride Story
In Indianapolis, 84 year old Martin Christensen and 23 year old Camila Bach wed in the mayor's office after a city official- gathered crowd of clerks enjoyed a quick ceremony. A playful kiss follows the nuptials as the couple exits with the city staff.
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Shortridge Debating Team Loses Hard Fight
Shortridge high school lost to Louisville Manual Training high school in a close Friday night debate. Telegram from Louisville notes the splendid hard fought square contest and the Louisville team victory. Principal G. W. Benton received the message from W. W. Livengood in Louisville.
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Californians Tell Taft About Show at White House
Delegation from California led by William Randolph Hearst Gov Gillett and Mayor McCarthy of San Francisco met President Taft at the White House to discuss the proposed Panama canal exposition for San Francisco in 1915. They were joined by California congressmen and were invited to dinner next Wednesday.
Indianapolis man seeks Morgantown water light franchise
E. O. Tompkins of Indianapolis will ask Morgantown town board at the next meeting for a water and light plant franchise. He has a deal with Walter Tapp to purchase the existing plant if the franchise is granted. Morgantown needs a waterworks plant.
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Money Needed for Wife and Tiny Babe
Kokomo Indiana May 7 A paroled prisoner William Jones admitted to the circuit court his theft of chickens. He explained he needed ten dollars to support his child in arms and was returned to Michigan City.
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Taft Cancels Speech Before Presbyterian Synod
President Taft canceled his keynote before the Labor Department of the Presbyterian synod in Atlantic City New Jersey scheduled for May 22. The White House announced the decision citing legislative conditions and Taft’s other engagements keeping him in Washington.
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Illinois Democrat confesses to Lorimer bribery scheme
State Representative Michael S. Link of Mitchell Illinois admitted after hours of questioning to taking bribes for voting for William Lorimer for the United States Senate. He said he received $1000 for the Lorimer vote and $900 from the pot later split in St Louis. Browne Wilson and Link face indictments for bribery and perjury in the Lorimer election case.
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Some Councilmen Decline Invitation to Packard Supper
Mayor Shank says the Board of Safety and most council members attended a chicken supper hosted by Packard agents to assess Packard cars. Only Troy Denny Rubens and E F Gay along with Board of Works members did not attend, while Mayor Hyland and Chief Coots also declined. An ordinance to appropriate 5200 for an automobile hose wagon awaits finance committee review after first reading. Local auto firms offered to build the fire apparatus for 1000 less than the appropriation.
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Fitch Play Immoral Say Authorities
Bedford Indiana May 7 Prof Robert Newland and other high school faculty ban Clyde Fitchs The Girl With the Green Eye selected as the graduating class annual play The play was adjudged immoral but curiosity grows as readers obtain copies
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New St Paul M. E. Church Fund Campaign Progress
The building of the new St Paul M. E. church is assured with $14,280 pledged. Two days remain to raise $720 to reach $15,000, and the campaign will continue next week aiming for $20,000 or more if possible.
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Rand and Vorhees Plot Political Scandal
Rand faces pressure over a secretary Hannock as Vorhees warns of unethical tactics. Don Van Vrancken threatens a divorce scandal to force Rand’s political stance while Rand grapples with personal loyalties and the potential harm to his associates. Vorhees steadies Rand as the confrontation ends with a vow to expose wrongdoing and face the consequences.
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Henley Charged With Retaining Road Funds
In a company suit against them, Henley faced charges over a missing 28000 dollars and the drawing of a legislative bill. Witnesses including F A Delano and Ira G Rawn testified no accounting had been given to the road and denied knowledge of a slush fund. The bill, initially covering ten years amid consolidations like the Altun reorganization, was altered after presentation and no directors saw reason to pay for its passage.
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Altun
Indicted Henley Denies Charges as Unjust
William J. Henley says he knows nothing of the Chicago indictment details but that the charges are unjust and without substantial base. He declares no mis appropriation of funds or other criminal act can rest against him. Henley formerly served as a judge.
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Indiana Lawyer Henley Plans Chicago Bond for Trial
An Indiana appellate court notes that since Feb 1 he has practiced law in Indianapolis. Henley states he will travel to Chicago to post bond for his appearance at the upcoming trial.
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Chicago
Senate approves McCall bill on campaign fund publicity
Washington May 7 the senate committee on privileges and elections authorized a favorable report on the McCall bill providing for publicity of campaign funds with the condition that publication occur after elections rather than before as in the house bill.
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