Quaker Move Toward Active Politics in Philadelphia
At a Philadelphia quarterly meeting the Society of Friends debated entering politics as an organized body. Speakers urged action before week’s end and advocated forming Friends for peace to influence state and city governance, a revolutionary shift not seen since colonial times.
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Pridadelphia
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Willan Penn
Society of Friends
Pennsylvania Assembly
Great Britain
George D. Leutscher
George School
Society of
Commonwealth
William Penn
Friends For
Ace
Actives
Woman Says She Killed Husband in Family Quarrel
Jackson Kentucky May 10 Mrs Mike OConnor asked Judge Hargis to issue a warrant for arrest. She said her husband struck by a plank and killed him. Investigation showed she dealt a severe blow but he survived.
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Jackson
Mike O'Connor
Hargis
O'Conner
Double Suicide and Baker Strike Loom in City
A New York family, Conrad H. and his son Conrad Jr., died by luminous gas inhalation in their flat at 217. A note said they were tired of living and wanted to die together. Meanwhile, city bakers threaten a strike as their contract nears expiry with resistance to renewal by larger employers.
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New York
Conrad Hanenstein
Hia
Conrad, Jr
Fish tale from Lake Maxinkuckee nets nine Indianapolis men
A three day fishing event at Lake Maxinkuckee produced nine anglers from Indianapolis with bass catches totaling several large fish. Notable catches included Armin Uc weighing five and a half pounds and William Guschman with a six pound bass. The report notes mixed opinions on the lake and mentions a dispute with a well known fisherman. The party members listed include Wall Busheman Julius Walk Otto Huffman Armin Roehne Otto Gante J Kiefer David Winkler A Goens and Capt Jacov Biefer.
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Mainaf
Indianapolis
Lake Maxinkuchee
Armin UC
Keehne
William Guschman
Lake Maxinkuckee
Wall Busehman
Julius Walk
Otto Huffman
Armin Roehne
Otto Gante
Never Took A Lessor Paints For Pastime
John R. Miller a businessman at 34 Broadway displays 26 canvasses this week at Hemmin art store. His watercolors and oils show natural talent despite no formal lessons. Critics praise his distinctive style and he paints for pastime. The exhibit will run all week.
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John R. Miller
Broadway
Whyte
Ine Hemmin
Esstern
Miller
Stemart @rug
Ambulance Driver Heroically Stops Rampaging Horses
McDaniel, an ambulance driver, acted quickly during a street emergency as fast horses pulled by a rider bolted. He pulled the beasts upright and released them to avoid trampling a nearby four or five year old girl, who lay on the street while an ambulance passed by.
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Mrn McDaniel
Norottal
Rude ii Landest
McDaniel
Missing Tooth Delays Naval Cadet Appointment
Owensboro Kentucky May 1 The lengthy examination process for Glover Chapman, a well known local, ended in celebration as he passed the mental tests for naval officer training. A setback arrived when his brother Phil was rejected due to a missing tooth, casting a gloom over the family. Despite discussions, the academy hopes to admit him after possible dental corrections.
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Glover Chapman
Owens
Bue Bay
Washington
Annoapolis
Simeelf
Navy
Congrissman Stanly
Annepalis
Phil
Academy
Tarantulas and centipedes terrorize crew aboard Anita Stewert
The Italian bark Anita Stewert from Bigonox Ayres faced a swarm of tarantulas and centipedes in its hold while unloading bones. Sailors fought the insects with bones and boards. sulphur and fire finally drove them back. One sailor, Giuseppe Antillo, was bitten and hospitalized.
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Philadelpina
Anita Stewert
Guiseppe Antillo
Spain
Ferrara
Whitewashed Grave Burial At Woodland Cemetery
May 10. Salomia May, the former Egyptian queen, died from injuries in a runaway and was buried in Woodland cemetery Monday. Short services were held in the little chapel conducted by Rev Julius Grosz of BL Nicholas Greek Catholic church. The grave was white washed per the gypsy custom. The eldest son sprinkled wine on the coffin and the hand cast a handful of fresh earth into one grave.
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Cleveland
Woodland Cemetery
Little Chapel
Julus Grosz
BL. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church
Arrested Charged With Beating Aged Mother Alonzo Anderson
Alonzo Anderson of 646 West Court Street was arrested Monday on charges of assault and battery after allegedly beating his elderly mother while intoxicated. Neighbors reported her screams and arrived to stop Anderson from stabbing her with a knife. Sheriff Chuffman of Greene County reportedly died by suicide, leaving heavy debts and sureties on notes. he had served as sheriff since June 1. Shelbyville interurban cars now depart at 3 30 a m and hourly until 7 30 pm with morning and evening runs from Shelbyville at 5 am and hourly to 11 pm.
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Alonzo Anderson
W. Court-st
Arene Ust
Anderson
Chuffman
Bloomfield
Tohr
Greene County
A. F. Wilson
Peculiar Divorce Decision Voids First Marriage Remarries
FRANKFORT Ind May 10 An unprecedented circuit court ruling nullified the first marriage of Mrs Varina Hex to Simon Diebert and ordered a remarriage performed by Judge Clovbaugh. The decision set aside the initial union and required the ceremony to be reconducted by the judge. In Franklin Pa May 0 H M Breckenridge was shot by a burglar, wounded slightly but chased the fleeing assailant, with Breckenridge hoping to recover damages.
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Frankfort
Ind
Clovbaugh
Varina Hex
Simon Diebert
Claybaugh
Franklin
Indiana temple fund drive moves toward building
Reports to central union show 3492.92 in the fund for temple construction. a $3000 goal triggers incorporation of a company to build the temple. a levy of one cent per year per capita on all unions will cover costs at the temple. May 14 Long Term, Adams, Ind. HLADMINGTON.
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Central Union
Inbor
Hladmington
Ind
Indiana University
Express Train Wrecked In Water. Two Men Dead
Port Chester N Y May 1 Engineer Patrick Keanan and Fireman John Howe of the Adams Express were killed when a defective switch sent the engine and four cars plunging into the Bynum river. The train carried bullion valued at about 500000. Other items include deaths, births, and marriages across town with local notices and building permits listed. Local editorials note Joseph Bevan obituary and various health and age related reports.
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Port Chester
N. Y
Patrick Keanan
John Howe
Adams
N.Y
NH. & HL. Railrond
Bynum River
Rai
Unin
Postum A Sleep Aid Versus Coffee Teasing Stomach Ailments
A California woman credits Postum with stabilizing her sleep after cutting coffee and notes her brother’s relief from sour stomach after switching to Postum. The ad-style testimony cites a 10 day trial and invites readers to try Postum and read The Road to Wellville.
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California
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Wellville
Woman Shot by Neighbor in Dark Mistake
May Ham Cox of Murphysboro was shot and killed in Carbondale by neighbor Hank Cleland. Cleland, staying with Prof EB J Rogers where thieves had targetted the house, fired while guarding against intruders mistaking Mrs Cox for a prowler in the darkness.
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Carbondale
Oni
May Ham Cox
Murphysboro
Lily
Hank Cleland
EB. J. Rogers
Cleland
Mrs. Cox
Rough Houses Theater in Mojave Desert Mining Town
In Handsburg Mojave desert a rugged theater caters to miners gamblers and adventurers. Seats fetch high prices amid heavy dust and a rough crowd. The low quality plays draw eager but rowdy audiences with occasional gunfire stopping performances.
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Las Angenes
Cal
Handsburg
Mojave Desert
Oryshata
Callmenta
Oriny
Fouth
Looking for Work or Father Viola Parsons Seeks Employment
Viola Parsons aged 96 of Meridian Street reports her father abandoned her a few days ago leaving her to shift for herself. She has vainly searched for any kind of work and asks the family she and her father boarded with to provide a home until she finds employment or until she can be returned to her father.
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Viola Parsons
Meridian St
Arrests in Garnria Park theft case name two suspects
Detectives Hauser and Larsh arrested Charles Cox UA son of Patrolman Cox and Robert Curran of 1231 Cathaunest for stealing from the Garnria Park refreshment stand. Police report eight accompanying bottles of the brand were found in their possession.
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Charles Cox
Cox
Robert Curran
Cathaunest
Hauser and
Larsh
Garnria Park
Hoya
Uhalr
Indiank homeopathic association meets abroad speakers
The Indiank homeopathic association meets at the Denieen hotel Tuesday and Wednesday. Speakers from abroad include Des A Monroe of Louisville E 1 Pratt of Chicago C E Sawyer of Marion O Mortis Hunt of Columbus Ohio and Moses F funnets of Kansas City Missouri.
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The
Indiank Homeopathic Association
Denieen
Des
L. Monroe
Louisville
Pratt
Chicago
C. E. Sawyer
Marion
Mortis Hunt
Columbus
Moses F. Funnets
Kansas
Chy
Contested Will Case Leads to Estate Dispute
Belle May content Citt? daughter of A B Compton seeks probate action challenging the will that leaves a £0 estate to others. The same period a motorist White, driver for M O Connor Co, is thrown from a wagon near Pennsylvanla and Warmut and rushed to hospital. May Kee declines to entertain Prince Pu Len in the city citing the burden on a Chinese host.
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Belle
A. B. Compton
Mr. White
Capitol Ave
M. O'Connor & Co
Tiawagon
Pennsylvanla
Warmut
May Kee
Prince Pu Len
Prines
Jit
Open Meeting Invites Disclosed by Shortrige High School
A report notes Shortrige High School issues invitations for an open meeting while another local group holds secret sessions. The piece references a hospitalized individual, Willard Adams, at 310 Indiana Ave, due to a kitchen disturbance at White's restaurant where he works. Also mentions travel specials and a nursing product advertisement for teething pain.
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Shortrige High School
Oratertend
Willard Adams
Indiana-ave
White
Map of the World on Heavy Paper with Far East Rail Lines
Beautiful reference map 42 by ? inches printed on heavy paper rolled and edge bound to cloth. Shows Trans Biberian Railway Pacific cables and features of Japan China Manchuria Korea and the Far East. Sent on receipt of 25 cents in stamps by W B Kninkers P T 3L Chicago Northwestern Ry Chicago.
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Eland
Japan
China
Manchuria
Korea
Far East
W. B.kninkers
P. T
Chicago & Northwestern Ra Y
Chicago
Congressman Hitt Viewed as Potential Vice Presidential Candidate
In New York on May 1 Secretary Shaw said Congressman Hitt of Illinois could be a strong vice presidential choice if party leaders favor Fairbanks for the top spot. Shaw praised Hitt as popular and experienced, noting he would be a splendid candidate. The remark followed discussions among prominent physicians here.
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New York
Shay
Congressman Hitt
Mllnois
Fier
Fairbanks
Deng
Wee
Place
Hitt
Congressman Sitt
Michaels
Illlinois
Shaw
Little Daughter Dies in Burns. Mother Dying in Monrovia
Ernestine Tudor aged child of Mrs. Mary Tudor died from burns after her clothing caught fire while playing with matches. The mother, confined by a recent operation at Deaconess hospital, remains in serious condition following efforts to save her child.
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Ernestine
Mary Tudor
Sear Monrovia
Miller's Former Wife Ends Breach of Promise Suit
Word reaches Stamford Connecticut that Mrs. Miller, former wife of Brunuel D. Miller, dropped her breach of promise suit against Monard Dew Coose. Attorneys report no settlement consideration mentioned.
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Miller
Brunuel D. Miller
W. H. H. Miler
Monard Dew Coose
Stamford
Conn
Building ordinance advances at special council meeting
The new building ordinance was introduced at a Monday night council special meeting. Chairman Conger W A Rhodes becomes acting chairman of the committee on public safety and comfort, with Linus Crttes and Wanl added. The Julia the Geq ry dog and pony show gets permission to perform at Captiniave and Sixteenth-st without resident consent.
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Flenesanf
Conger W. A Rhodes
Linus
Crttes
Wanl
Julia
Captini-ave
Sixteenth-st
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