Lawler under fire in Ballinger Pinchot inquiry
Washington May 19 The Ballinger Pinchot investigation heard Oscar Lawler assistant attorney general of the Interior testify on cross examination by Brandeis about impartiality and prejudice in writing a letter as if from the president. The hearing noted letters between Ballinger and George W Perkins of J P Morgan Co were not entered in record. Dennett recalled that government agents pursued a magazine writer attacking Ballinger with Schwartz and McGee also referenced.
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Oecar Lawler
Interior
Ballinger-Pinchot
Rotary Ballinger
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Perkins
Ballinger
George W. Perkins
P. Morgan & Co
Cunningham
Lavis
Nelson
United Tes
Districtalifornia
Glavis
Oakland
Mir. Brandeis
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Lacher
Fred Dennett
The
Land Office
Dennett
H. H. Schwartz
Field Service
W. F. McGee
Roosevelt
Waterworks Commission
Rostand play to be staged at Purdue campus gala week
Special to The Sun from Lafayette Indiana May 19 The Romancers a play by Edmund Rostand will be staged on Purdue University campus during gala week. Nicholson's Sylvan players present the drama praised for its unusual qualities akin to Chantecler by the same author.
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Lafayette
Ind
Edmund R. Rostand
Purdue University
Nicholson
Sylvan
Chantecler
Record Broken for Steer at Columbus Sale
Special to The Sun. Columbus Indiana May 19 six three year old steers weighed 9000 pounds total, largest 1800 pounds, sold by John M Taylor. The lot was the biggest ever raised in this county.
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Columbus
Ind
Sugar Trust Cheated Using False Scales in Docks Trial
The Sugar Trust allegedly defrauded customs on 12,332,000 pounds of raw sugar in 1907. Acting Deputy Surveyor Richard Parr testified at the Heike case, detailing scale shortages on five Williamsburg docks scales. Parr called the frauds a result of secret springs that cheated the government, with shortages ranging from five to 24 pounds per scale.
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Customs
Charles R. Heike
Richard Purr
Special Treasury
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Heike
United States
Stimson
Parr
Sued Over Alleged Labor Law Violation
United States District Attorney Miller filed suit in federal court against the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad for violating the 16 hour law. The complaint, filed at the request of the Interstate Commerce Commission, cites six similar charges where employees worked longer than 18 hours continuously. The sum of £500 is asked on each count.
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United States
Miller
Thursda
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dog to Give Away or Trade in Huntington Ind
Judge Watkins of Huntington Indiana advertises a dog for give away or trade. The animal is described as having legs nearly in a circle and jaws like a maneater. It is energetic and unbalanced, easily given right of way, and is nicknamed grinning war vessel. He asks who wants it and will trade sight unseen if given as a gift.
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Huntington
Ind
Tudge Watkins
Judge Watkins
Seat sale at Murat by mail promotes summer stock opener
A liberal seat sale by mail for the Murat theater opening performance of the summer stock season is announced by manager B. J. Reilly. The May 30 show features When We Were Twenty-one as the first booking, with mail orders handled by receipt order.
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Murat Theater
B. J. Reilly
Red Men plan Memorial Day observance in Terre Haute
Special to the Sun reports Qual Red Men arrange a large Memorial day ceremony in Terre Haute Indiana May 19 with many former state officers expected. Past Great Sachem John Coffman of Muncie is slated to give the principal address at the two graveyards where departed members are buried.
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Terre Haute
Ind
John & Coffman
Muncie
Dr Hoe Foresees Tax Fight With Huntington Officials
In Huntington Indiana on May 19 a letter from Dr Hoe vows he will not pay the city’s license fee to street fakirs. He threatens to come to Huntington and refuses the $30 tax, arguing the remedy saves people from suffering despite civic charges. He even telephoned City Clerk H. Young to declare he would not pay the fee, stating never.
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Huntington
Dr. Hoe
H. '. Young
Farmer sues over mining stock misrepresentation
Hartford City Indiana May 19 Arthur McCullick a farmer sues Clement H Powell of Pittsburg Pennsylvania for surrendering a deed held by Powell. McCullick charges Powell falsely valued 1000 shares of mining stock used to secure the land deed. He says the stock had only receding value and dwindled after Powell stopped talking.
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Hartford City
Ind
Arthur McCullick
Clement H. Powell
Pittsburg
Powell
McCullick
Gary May Steal Hammond Police Force Tension
Gary May faces alleged schemes to recruit Hammond police officers, claiming Hammond officers earn higher pay. The matter arises from multiple sources in Hammond Indiana as city officials note pay differences. No residents are believed to have contemplated leaving their homes over the issue.
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Hammond
Gary
Hammond Force
Bankruptcy shifts hearings from South Bend to Frankfort
In South Bend Indiana on May 1, St Joseph county lawyers protest a bankruptcy settlement under Federal Judge Anderson. All bankruptcy cases must go to Frankfort for hearings before Referee Sheridan, increasing travel and costs. Previously South Bend hosted hearings with a local referee, now attendees face greater expense.
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Ind
St. Joseph County
Anderson
Frankfort
Sheridan
Shively with Aldrich for railway bill in Senate deal
Washington May 19 Democrats join with Aldrich to pass the railway bill. The plan includes a statehood vote and removal of three railway sections, sparking Southern opposition over local control and states rights. Shively Indiana appears aligned, steering committee appointments hint at stifling debate and quelling insurgent amendments.
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Washington
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Bailey
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Indiana
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Martin
Virginia
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Colorado
Bacon
Taft Makes Town Campaign Move In Congressional Race
President Taft enters congressional campaign in Town by writing to Granville M. Dodge urging support for Sinitie’s nomination. The letter signals Taft's active involvement in a local race and suggests strategic backing from a constituent of Representative Smith.
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Taft
Washington
Granville M. Dodge
Smith
Sinitie
Vice and Money Stand as Nations Big Evils
In Atlantic City May 19 retiring Moderator James M. Barkley of Detroit opened the 122d annual session of the Northern General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. He denounced the mad race for gain and social vice as national sins, saying the pursuit of money breeds graft in office and corruption in society.
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N. J
James M. Barkley
Detroit
Northern General Assembly
Presbyterian Church of the
White Place
Printing school to be continued in Indianapolis
Ex mayor Bookwalter spoke at a national convention in Washington and secured agreement to continue the printers' school with Indiana Wi nona Technical Institute in Indianapolis. He opposed the Owen bill creating a public health department and joined others in opposing the alleged doctors trust while planning further lobbying in New York.
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Winona Technical Institute
Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Department of Public Health
American Medical Association
B. O. Fowler
Boston
Marden
Bates
Massachusetts
Senate
New York
Linton
Cullop
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Mines Law
Indiana
E. P. Hendricks
Danville
Ind
Washington
Co. P. Selby
Julia Selby
Petersburg
Paducah Drives Madriz Gunboat Venus From Harbor
Bluefields March 19 The Paducah gunboat forced the Madriz vessel Venus from Bluefields harbor after a near clash. Paducah officials say Venus must not interfere with entering ships, while Madriz authorities debate appealing to powers. Generals Ilias and Altschus are suspected of threatening resistance aboard Venus.
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Venus
Gilmer
Bluefields
Madriz
Park Board Eyes Temporary Street Improvements
Henry Iameson, president of the Board of Park Commissioners, asked Myer Shank to review Thirty eighth street from Meridian to the fair grounds with a plan for temporary improvements. The board favors grading, graveling and rolling for three years pending incorporation into George E. Kessler’s boulevard system. Dr. Jameson noted ample funds could vastly improve the city now, with long term needs at about $100,000 annually.
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Henry Iameson
Board of Park Commissioners
Myer Shank
Dr. Jameson
Money Cast Away by Huntington Citizen
Huntington Ind May 19 C W Clark says a local resident shows cometitis a desire to throw away money. He found dollar bills and occasional two dollar notes along the sidewalk at regular intervals. Mays Clarke speculates someone thought the world ending and discarded money.
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Huntington
Ind
C. W. Clark
Clark
Mays Clarke
Poison King Charley Rolfe Recovers Again
Special to The Suan reports Charley Rolfe known as the poison king recovered again after a recent dose. He reportedly ate poison, then became ill and recovered, thrilling Laurel residents with dramatic, tragic facial expressions before returning to health.
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Laurel
Ind
Charley Rolfe
Rolfe
Mother accuses son in suit to annul marriage
Columbus Ind May 19 Mrs William Cook mother of Samuel L Cook filed suit to annul his marriage to a 16 year old girl alleging her mother in law conspired against her son The couple are 17 and 16 years old and the marriage took place in Louisville Mondar
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Columbus
Ind
William Cook
Samuel L. Cook
Louisville
Mondar
Young Cook
Indiana Delegates Attend Washington Sunday School Convention
Sixty six Indiana delegates to the world convention of Sunday school workers departed Indianapolis by train led by W C Fall state president George N Burnie state secretary and A B Cornelius state superintendent for the adult department The sixth annual international gathering features a parade of the nations with Indiana represented by its statesmen and local society in Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Indianapolis
W. C. Fall
George N. Burnie
A. B. Cornelius
Indiana Society of Washington
Township Trustee Faces Question Over Reimbursed Loss
May 19 Columbus Indiana. Township Trustee Blessing contemplates a claim by Albert Whitehorn for eight chickens said to be killed by his wife's dog. Whitehorn asserts the birds were his personal property and seeks reimbursement. Blessing appears inclined to refuse.
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Columbus
Ind
Blessing
Albert Whitehorn
Heavy Iron Pump Attempt Foiled By Patrols
Two youths Carl Kooblaugh and R C Hill attempted to steal a large iron pump from Fall Creek and Northwestern Avenue. Patrolmen Mason and Weitz interrupted the act early Wednesday morning, learning the pump belonged to Kneubacher Gravel company. Kooblaugh carried a revolver when searched at the station.
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Mason and Weitz
Carl Kooblaugh
R. C. Hill
Fallcreek
Northwestern Avenue
Kneubacher Gravel Company
Knoblaugh
Plainfield Boy Cleared After Theft Confession
Joseph Engesser, a Plainfield Boys' School pupil, faced trial for bicycle theft but claimed being involved in numerous petty thefts caused him to forget this case. Judge Pritchard withheld judgment and released him to his parents.
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Joseph Engesser
Plainfield
Pritchard
Towns Prepare To Entertain Business Men on Lake Trip
The Indianapolis Trade Association plans a May 31 to June 2 interurban excursion visiting Warsaw South Bend Mishawaka and Peru. Local merchants will host receptions and dinners with plans for moonlight lake rides and informal talks while regard for the schedule is urged by association leaders.
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Indianapolis Trade Association
Indianapolis
Warsaw
South Bend
Mishawaka Hotel
Mishawaka
Dar
Peru
Trade Association
Samuel G. van Camp
Ford L. Hollweg
Frank T. Day
Otto Leffler
Harold Hibben, Jr
W. J. Dobyns
Post Prepares to Go to Terre Haute G A R Encampment
Preparations are underway for a large turnout at the Terre Haute encampment of the G A R by George H. Thomas Post G A R. At a Tuesday farewell meeting new members were admitted and the post will meet in Colfax hall 320 N Meridian street. Arrangements for Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day and Flag day observances are being completed. The post meets the first and third Fridays of each month. It is expected the master of the post will attend the encampment at Terre Haute.
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George H. Thomas Post
Old Hall
Delaware Street
Post
Colfax Hall
N. Meridian Street
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