Daughters of Rebekah Hold State Convention in Indy
Over 1,200 members gathered at the new Odd Fellows building at Washington and Pennsylvania for Indiana convention business. Officers were chosen for the coming year, reports heard, and a banquet followed by degree work and tours to Greensburg and local homes.
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Daughters of Rebekah
New
Odd Fellows Building
Washington and
Pennsylvania Streets
A. S. Andrews
Lafayette
Arnetta Brehm
Noblesville
Ora E
Pierson
Charity Lodge No. 64
Valparaiso
Elwood Rebekah Lodge No
Elwood
Grand Lodge of
Od Fellows
Quincy Lodge No. 200
Kosciuska Lodge No
Warsaw
City Hall Bond Proposed by the Mayor
Mayor Bookwalter announces plans for a new city hall on the Alabama and Ohio streets site with a proposed cost of 450000 exclusive of furnishings. Officials say the city is financially sound and could raise 700000 for city needs if desired. The group agrees to a complete municipal edifice built to credit the city.
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Alabama
Ohio Streets
Bookwalter
Palmer stabs son in Tenn. farm quarrel
Dy ersburg Tennessee May 15 John P Palmer a farmer stabbed his son Green Palmer during a quarrel likely fatally wounding him authorities reported.
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Dyersburg
Tenn
John P. Palmer
Green Palmer
New Leadership at Cloverdale Graphic Promises Democratic Stance
Capt H B Martin and Harry B Martin assume control of the Cloverdale Graphic. The weekly will align with Democratic policy but commit to respectful discourse, rejecting abuse and misrepresentation. They plan presses and materials upgrades to elevate the paper, with local merchants already backing the venture.
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Marins
Graphic
Cloverdale
Indiana
Nokomo Hosts Grand Army Encampment Arrival
Kokomo Indiana May 19 Hundreds of G A R men and visitors swarmed the city for the twenty ninth Indiana veterans encampment. Women from the Women's Relief Corps also attended. A large Indianapolis delegation arrived as the big parade through principal streets was planned for tomorrow with all old soldiers participating.
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Kokomo
Ind
Death of Henry Robke Noted in Wholesale District
Henry Robke a well known transfer man in the wholesale district died at his home 16 Union Street Bright's disease was the cause. He belonged to the Muaennerchor Southside Turners German orphans' home board and Zion Evangelical church. He is survived by a wife and one daughter. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 PM.
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Henry Robke
Hionday
Union Street
Bright
Roobke
Muaennerchor
Southside Turners
German Orphans’ Home Board
Zion Evangelical Church
Prohibition State Convention Opens In Indiana
The Prohibition state convention started Tuesday at Tomlinson hall with many party workers and W C T U members arriving. Haynes of Jay county is a leading gubernatorial candidate, while Hansel H. Garrison of Upland won the diamond medal in the Roberts Park M E church oratorical contest.
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Tomlinson Hall
Indiana
State Central Committee
Roberts Park
M. EB
Sumner
Haynes
Jay County
Hansel H. Garrison
Upland
Ind
M. E. Church
Chautauqua Club Peace Day Observed at Allison Home
Members of the Chautauqua Library Study Club met Monday at Mrs. M. J. Allison home and observed International Peace Day with a program devoted entirely to peace papers. The Indiana Alumnae Association of Oxford College met Monday afternoon at Mrs. S. E. Perkins Jr. home on N. Pennsylvania street with a business session at 11 o clock and officers elected: President Mrs. Frederick Wiley vice president Mrs. Elmer Sh Albright secretary Miss Nancy Warman treasurer Mrs. E. K. Willman. The engagement of Miss Bessie Merriman and Mr. Chan White announced earlier in the week proved erroneous, a friend having relayed the information. Mrs. Arthur Dewar has returned from Martinsville visit with her father Mr. H. A. Crossfind.
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Chautauqua Library Study Club
M. J. Allison
Inter National Peace
Indiana
Oxford College
S. E. Perkins, Jr
N. Pennsylvania Street
Frederick Wiley
Elmer Sh. Albright
Anderson, Ind
Nancy Warman
This City
E. K. Willman
Harford City
Bessie Merriman
Chan White
Arthur Dewar
Mr. H. A. Crossfind
Martinsville
Princeton librarian Bert Vanderbilt slain verdict of suicide urged
In Princeton New Jersey May 19 a young Princeton assistant librarian Bert's Vanderbilt was found slain and dumped into the Rai tan canal. Authorities report head bruises likely before death and jealousy as a possible motive. Police and prosecutor push suicide verdict while a dispatch from Troy claims Milliman did not engage Vanderbilt.
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Princeton
N. J
Bert
Vanderbilt
Princeton University
Suydem
Kilfoyt
Berdine
Moke
Troy
Charles Farwell Milliman
Real Wife Claimed by Boxcar Incident Duo
Mrs Clara Doyle the real wife of Michael Doyle appeared with a girl in men's clothing at the police station. The girl named Della Kincaide 17 years old was identified after initial denial by Doyle.
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Clara Doyle
Michael Doyle
Doyle
Wilson
Golnisch
Della Kincaide
Terre Hauta
Man bets on mouth size and swallows billiard ball
Cincinnati May 19 B Obert cafe owner Warsaw avenue, in a dare over mouth dimensions, placed a billiard ball in his mouth during a billiards game. After distress, a physician removed the ball with forceps, restoring his breathing and health.
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Cincinnati
B. Obert
Warsaw Avenue
Obert
Mammoth Cave
MENGES INSULT TO SWEETHEART AND 5 STABBED
Chicago reports a mob clash after an insult to a woman ends with Frank Knight killed by a Greek band member. Knight and three companions tried to flee on Halsted street cars. a long knife struck, nearly severing his head, as his sweetheart fainted witnessing the struggle. He hid on the way to the hospital.
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Chicago
Frank Knight
Tle
Knight
Ludlow Aeroplane Nearing First Flight At Fort Deer
The Ludlow aeroplane, built over the past year by Gen. Ludlow former Jamestown aero nautics superintendent, is rapidly finished in Washington. It uses bamboo and steel wire, a 30 horsepower engine, and is expected to reach 60 miles per hour. With one assistant Ludlow plans the initial ascension at Fort Deer in a few days.
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Washington
Ludlow
Gen. Ludlow
Fort Deer
Chicago Teamsters Avoid Strike After Talks
May 19. Union officials and employer representatives met to ease threats of a pending Chicago teamsters strike. The conference reduced tensions as both sides sought a peaceful accord and avoided immediate action.
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Chicago
Rioting injures several in Cleveland street car attack
In Cleveland Ohio on May 19 a mob dynamited street cars and pelted others with bricks. Two women and a man were badly hurt on a Woodland Lorain line car. Mrs Elizabeth Meizer was cut on the face and hands. Rioters also damaged a Windermere car barn and cut six electric feed wires. State troops may be called.
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Cleveland, CO
Woodland-Lorain
Elizabeth Meizer
Detroit Avenue
Windermere
East Cleveland
Municipal Traction Company
Child Labor Bill Faces Senate Page Dilemma
In Washington on May 19, senators weighed a proposed child labor bill and morality concerns. Pages in the Senate, many under 14, could be sent home if the bill becomes law. Senator Nelson argued for exceptions to keep the page workers. Senator Dolliver supported the need to study the issue despite potential public criticism. The boys fear possible dismissal as the measure looms.
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Senate Chamber
Nelson
Senate
Dolliver
Seven Hurt in Two Auto Accidents Near New York
New York May 19 Seven persons were injured in two automobile crashes. Mr and Mrs William R Green and their daughter Marjorie Green were in a car when the steering gear broke and she was badly hurt. W FE Allen of Tarrytown Elmer Greed of Mount Vernon and their chauffeur Frank Townsend were hurt when the driver failed to see a sharp turn. Their $6000 car was totally demolished.
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New York
Marjorie Green
W. Fef. Allen
Tarrytown
Elmer Greed
Mount Vernon
Frank Townsend
Mrs Stegg Dies at 81 in Greencastle hotel operator
Elizabeth Stegg 81 formerly ran the Junction hotel at Limedale and was well known to travelers . she died yesterday in Greencastle Indiana after a long life serving guests and travelers at the hotel business.
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Greencastle
Ind
Elizabeth Stegg
Junction
Limedale
Admiral Evans Reassigned to Active Duty
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, who had returned home after relinquishing command of the battleship fleet, was ordered back to active duty. He will serve on the Navy's general board until his retirement August 18, and reports say he is in good health and fit for active service.
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Washington
Robley D. Evans
General Board of the Navy
Evans
Nature's gentle laxative cure promoted by Cascarets
The text urges using dietary fiber and regular activity to aid digestion and promotes Cascarets as a gentle vegetable laxative. It contrasts harsh medicines with Cascarets, claiming they support natural bowel function without harming the stomach.
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Rebekah
Odd Fellows
H. B. Martin
Harry B. Martin
N. H
Postum
I A
Sumner W. Haynes
Garrison
Ghautauqua Club
Allison
Eerabee Beasley
Menges
Sweetheart
Chicago Teamsters
Pettis Dry
IS Dry: Goods CO
EAR OF Indiana Scene
Cleveland
David Benjamin
Seri
PABES
William R. Green
Mrs. Stegg
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