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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1910

Page

2

Cabinet debates oath change as Rome Catholic claim rages

London May 12 The cabinet reopened the dispute over Catholic references in the coronation oath amid Protestant protests and royal reluctance to alter the form. John Redmond draws mixed praise, while the English Church Union urges modification. A change in mourning dress to purple ribbon, championed by George Bernard Shaw, gains ground.

London George John Redmond Edward Theodore Roosevelt United States Whitelaw Reid John Hay Court of St. James McKinley Reid Hay George Bernard Shaw

Minister Avoids Dog Tax Claim on Dead Dog

Rev. Joshua Stansfield testified before Justice Hutchinson that his dog tax was not paid because the dog is dead. He admitted ownership but argued the canine is exempt due to its death, and the affidavit presented is too old to bind.

Joshua Stansfield Justice Justice Hutchinson Stansfield

Central Indiana Orators Meet Six High Schools Represented

Six high schools will be represented in the annual Central Indiana High School Oratorical association contest to be held in Crawfordsville on Friday. Lauretta Dick of Lafayette Muriel Carson of Frankfort Norma Smith of Rushville Frank Davidson of Crawfordsville Clarence Rudin of Lebanon Ina Parsel of Noblesville compete for five cash prizes.

Crawfordsville Ind Central Indiana High School Oratorical Association Lauretta Dick Lafayette Muriel Carson Frankfort Norma Smith Rushville Frank Davidson Clarence Rudin Lebanon God Ina Parsel Noblesville

Hartford City High Confers Diploma On Married Student

Mrs. Marion Owens, 19, becomes the first married woman to graduate from Hartford City high school. She wed just last Wednesday, and her class roll will be updated to reflect her new married name Myrtle Woolard.

Sun Hartford City Ind Marion Owens Hartford City High School Myrtle Woolard

Delegates Return Home Upright After Mixup

Delegates from the Montpelier district came to Hartford City to nominate George W. Rauch, the lone Democratic candidate, but the convention was not until June 1, so they returned in disgust after a Montpelier paper erred. Waldmeister May Wine advertised at Behulier's, 210 N. Meridian Street.

the Sun Hartford City Ind Montpelier Nominte eGorge W. Rauch Waldmeister Behulier Meridian Street

Bold Bandits Rob Train Near Phoenix

Posses from Pinal and Maricopa counties pursue two daring robbers who stopped a Southern Pacific train at Gila River, robbed 17 passengers plus the conductor and brake man, carried away several hundred dollars, and fled toward the Maricopa divide after a daylight holdup. One passenger was knocked unconscious as women panicked and a Globe deputy sheriff’s gun and shield were seized.

Tucson Ariz Pinal Maricopa Counties Southern Pacific Gila River Maricopa Phoenix Maricopa Divide Globe

Catholic women may omit scapulars for social dress

Milwaukee May 12 Catholics may wear decollette gowns without the scapulars. Pope Pius issued an edict allowing women to dispense with scapulars if they are conspicuous or interfere with social attire. The edict, in a letter to Archbishop Messner, will be read in Milwaukee churches.

Pope Pius Milwaukee Wis Messner Holy Father

Fire at Koch & Henke furnitur e house kills two workers

In Cleveland on May 12, a major fire destroyed Koch & Henke furniture on the west side. Two employees, Robert Bohkle aged 30 and Max Spadden 35, leaped from the fourth story and were seriously injured, with officials saying their injuries will prove fatal. About thirty workers were in the building, and nearby families fled as flames threatened adjoining tenements. The loss is estimated at 200000 for stock and 100000 for the building.

Cleveland Koch & Henke Robert Bohkle Max Spadden

Mine Is Prison For Six Score Workers

In White Haven England a Wellington coal mine trapped 137 miners after an explosion on Thursday morning. Four men were rescued after hours of effort but all others were presumed lost as gases filled the mine and the rescuers warned it would be hours before access could be gained. The rescued workers themselves were overcome and found unconscious.

Wellington

Open Shop Vote May Surprise Union Men

Washington Indiana May 12 Strikers to vote on B and O S W proposal to return to work on open shop basis without loss of standing The large majority went out unwillingly making the vote's outcome doubtful The company discharged 32 strike breakers with transportation to Detroit and expects a new shipment soon

Washington Ind Detroit

Des Moines organist saves infant hurled by car

Elsa Rebmann, organist at St. Paul’s church and noted musician, leaped in front of a scorching automobile to shield an unknown infant, tossing the child to safety. She suffered a broken arm, bruises, and possible internal injuries that threaten her life.

Des Moines Elsa Rebmann St. Paul’s Church

Anti-Saloon League Plans Action Over Reopening

Anti-Saloon League leaders announced plans to file a remonstrance within 30 days if a license is granted to reopen the old road house on West Eighteenth Street. After a hearing, county commissioners took the matter under advisement. League superintendent Rev. F F Shumaker said the move could close about 40 saloons if enough voters sign.

Anti-Saloon League W. Lighteenth Street Lon Mctlure League Rev FF. &. Shumaker Moore Law Commissioners Court Shumaker

Col James Tetlow and three alleged wives in Boston case

Lawrence Mass May 12 another woman claims Col James Titus Tetlow sought in Pittsburgh on bigamy and perjury charges after his elopement with a wife’s sister. The woman, Mary Cogan, says she married Tetlow in Lancaster England August 25 1853 and resides here with her son. She says Tetlow deserted her in 1889 and eloped with a 46 year old girl, and that his real name may be Tatlow and he was a 61st sergeant in an English militia.

James Titus ‘Tetlow Hehel Jordon Annie Pohl Clara Tetlow Lawrence Mass James Titus Tetlow Pittsburg Mary Cogan Titus Tetlow Salford County Lancaster Eng Tetlow

Other Plays Likely To Be Knocked Out

New York May 12 The city theater season faces a purge as one play is out and others under scrutiny. Mayor Gaynor pursues reform with a systematic investigation after complaints. "The Girl With the Whooping Cough" is withdrawn. Potential removals include "Alma, We Wobust Do?" at the Grand and "The Easiest Way" due next week.

New York Gaynor Abraham L. Erlanger Goldsmith Alma Grand Opera House

Three intoxicated men hurl brick at grocer on Washington

Three intoxicated men rushed from James Clowes's saloon next to grocer George Anterelli at 608 E Washington Street and hurled bricks at him on Wednesday afternoon. One brick shattered a show cane as Anterelli narrowly dodged the attack after objecting to using the telephone to talk to girls.

George Anterelli Washington Street Anterelli James Clowes

Burglary Call Ends With Cat Mouse Trap

Mrs Florence Morrison of 701 North New Jersey Street phones police Wednesday night about a burglar on her porch. Bicycle cops Schlangan and Todd arrive to find a cat playing with a half dead mouse, exposing the intruder as a feline miscreant.

Florence Morrison New Jersey Street Schlangan Todd

McMurray Awaits Insurance Companies’ Answer

T S McMurray publisher of the Indianapolis Inspection Bureau waits for responses from insurance companies he recommended for the removal of the five cent aftercharge. He does not expect definite replies from all firms for weeks and seeks abolition of the aftercharge dating from April 26, per his pledge to Mayor Shank.

T. S. McMurrAy Indianapolis Inspection Bureau Shank

YMCA drive passes midpoint with $1394 pledged

Bloomington Indiana May 12 at a noon meeting of sixty workers the committee set to raise 3000 for the YMCA budget by next Saturday night reported 1394 subscribed by the big clock as the drive continues.

Bloomington Ind

Policemen Attend Comrade's Funeral in Indiana

Twenty five policemen rode in an interurban car to Clayton Indiana at noon Thursday to attend the funeral of Patrolman Frank Bolen who died at City hospital. The detail was in charge of Harry Franklin.

Clayton Ind Frank Bolen City Hospital Harry Franklin

Protest Withdrawn Over Dodgers Protest Incident

Brooklyn protest of Monday's game with the Pirates has been withdrawn. Dodgers manager Dahlen filed the protest, but President Ebbetts ordered its withdrawal upon hearing of the affair while en route to Cincinnati. Bliss Native Herbs ad follows.

Pittsburg Brooklyn Pirates Dahlen Dodgers Charles Ebbetts Cincinnati

Taft Plans to Fight Insurgents for Party Unity

Taft contends insurgents accept responsibility for government policy while defending past actions. They cite tariff laws, railroad race bill, and post savings bank measure as in the public interest, arguing their actions kept the Republican party intact. Indiana likely to vote Democratic. insurgents optimistic in Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Kansas. Taft seeks $250000 for tariff board to guide a future revision, facing house opposition from Payne Dalzell Fordney and other high protectionists.

Republican Party Congress Wall Street Indiana Middle West Republican Senate House Beveridge Wahington Indianapolis Taft New Tariff Board Payne Dalzell Fordney Messrs. Payne

Turn Hose On Striking Men In South Bend

South Bend Ind May 12 Officers of the South Bend woolen mills had water streams sprayed from a fire hose on about 100 striking textile workers to prevent them from photographing and interfering with strike breakers. The strikers have been out about one month.

South Bend Ind South Bend Woolen Mills

Five Children Die or Burn From Gas Explosion

In Buffalo on May 12 five children were severely burned and three may die after a gas explosion at the home of William Moran on Division Street. The blast was caused by a gas meter installed 24 hours earlier and placed too close to a stove.

Buffalo William Moran N. Division Street

No deal with Murray for Red Sox manager post

Boston May 12 reports that Bil Murray former Quakers manager would replace Donovan as Red Sox manager were denied by owner John S. Taylor. He said the rumor is unfounded and there is no deal with Murray.

Murray Boston Mass Bil Murray Quakers Donovan Red Sox John S. Taylor Taylor

Coffee’s Sliming claim spurs a man to quit coffee

A Topeka man narrates his battle with coffee addiction and nervous strain. He states quitting coffee relieved bilious fever headaches and vertigo, and credits Postum as his health restore. He cites relatives and a woman who benefited after swapping coffee for Postum. The letter, promoting The Road to Wellville, is presented as genuine readers’ testimony.

Topeka Kansas Wellville

Japanese Typhoon Claims Many Lives Near Kobe

Tokyo May 12 Fifty people are dead and a score of vessels wrecked as a typhoon sweeps the waters around Kobe Harim Inland and Izumi seas and the Kilichannel Many vessels are believed lost and a passenger ship with all aboard likely perished

Kobe Harim Izumi Kili

Wingate Fair to Stage Fourth Annual Horse Show June 11

Crawfordsville Ind May 12 The Wingate Fair association announces its fourth annual horse show and racing meet set for June 11 in Wingate. The event is expected to draw regional entrants and spectators to the fairgrounds for a day of competitions and racing activities.

Crawfordsville Ind Wingate Fair Association

WANTS FLAGMAN AT RAILROAD GROSSING

A letter from the Keyless Lock company asked for four flagmen and railroad gates at the Newman street crossing of the Big Four tracks. The request cites a boy killed at the crossing last Monday, the second death there this year, noting flagmen exist at nearby crossings.

Keyless Lock Company Newman Street Big Four Board of Public Safety

Franklin horse thief sentenced in Indiana case

Franklin Indiana May 12 Samuel Adams former deputy marshal pleaded guilty to horse stealing. He was caught with two horses belonging to Mrs Sturgeon and was sentenced to one to fourteen years in prison.

Adams Mra. R

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