Foreign languages barred from New York public schools
The New York Board of Education, after a heated meeting, barred foreign languages from public schools except in the last year of the course when German or French may be optional. The change, part of a new curriculum by City Superintendent Wim H Maxwell, affects hundreds of thousands of Germans and German Americans in the city who have long taught their mother tongue at school.
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New York
Board of Education
Wim. H. Maxwell
Women Aid in Fierce Balkan Battle Near Betsh
Dispatch from Macedonia reports heavy fighting between Turkish troops and insurgents near Betsh in Florina district. Both sides suffer heavy losses. A notable feature is many women carrying arms for the insurgents.
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Vienna
Die Zletung
Iuaku
Macedonia
Betsh
Florina
Arma
Insurgenta
Another Prominent Man Implicated in Stahl Bribery Case
Indianapolis headlines center on Edwin D. Logsdon claiming to have 18 conclusive evidentiary links tying another prominent city figure to alleged bribery. He says proof will convict all involved, while public sentiment grows that the Board of Works inquiry should yield to the courts.
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Stahl
Edwin Db. Logsdon
Indianapolis
Logsdon
Board of Works
Akat
Preliminary hearing set for Stahl alias James Smith
The court will hear the case of Arthur Stahl or James Smith, a St. Louis detective, at police court on Thursday afternoon with Duncan Hornbrook Smith defending for Stahl and Ira W. Holmes assisting the prosecution by Henry Spaan. The room attracted many spectators and included numerous named figures and police members.
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Arthur Stahl
James Smith
St. Louis
Smith
Duncan Hornbrook & Smith
Stahl
Henry Spaan
Ira W. Holmes
A. L. Mason
L. B. Swift
Thomas C. Day
James W. Noel
Father Gavish
M.D. Buner
F. W. Samuels
Fred Helr
Thomas 4. Wynne
F. W. Eppert
Chas. W. Wilson
H. W. Brown
Richard Herrick
E. E. Martin
C. P. Ensley
George E. Hunt
F. J. Kelley
Adama
Polices Force
Barbee Lake Pranks Highlight Governor Visit
Col W W Huffman reports a corking time at Barbee lake with the governor. A prank had Sam Shutte’s trousers nailed to the ceiling leaving him to improvise a clothing change as dawn woke the crowd. Sam, about 300 pounds, finally found them and had to improvise to get dressed.
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Barbee Lake
Col. W. W. Huffman
Sam
Everbody
Flah
Ninth Page Classifieds Highlight Service Jobs and Rentals
The ninth page features ads for cabinet makers and furniture packers job openings, mortgage loans, and housing offers. Notices include a white girl wanted for general housework, furnished rooms for rent, and a position as housekeeper. Unfurnished rooms for rent and a girl to assist in housework appear among the listings.
Wife's tearful plea not heeded in federal trial
John G. Powell received a two year sentence at bard labor in federal court after embezzling funds from money orders totaling nearly 800. Judge Anderson rejected a fine, noting the wife would likely cover any payment. Powell, chased across the country to Los Angeles, was captured by U S marshals and brought back to Indiana.
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United States
Bard
John G. Powell
Anderson
Powell
Los Angelon
Cal
United State
Indiana
Mc Wax
Nevada, Inc
Millionaires Q Ainsley Club Inquest On Hefferman Shooting
At Ardsley on Hudson May 2 a trial inquest will hear from Edwin Gould Gen Philip Schingler C K Hale Dr George Shrady Frank Healy and I S Jeffray who rushed from the Ainsley club to aid the wounded man after the Sunday night shooting. Police still seek motive and may name the accused after the inquest.
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Ardsley-On-Hudson
Ainsley Club
Oorpher Russell
Joan Hefferman
Edwin Gould
Philip Schingler
C. K. Hale
George F. Shrady
Frank Healy
I. S. Jeffray
Hafferman
Mina Campbell
Pagbend
State lands may yet prove valuable after forfeiture
A 160 acre patent was issued Thursday to Nicholas Gress of Shelby county for land forfeited in Gibson county. The sale price was six dollars per acre, reflecting a modest recovery for the state after its loan default by Ella C. Wheatley of Gibson county and the related land security dispute.
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Kerchevar
Gibson County
Nicholas Gress
Shelby County
Gress
Ella C. Wheatley
Gitucg County
Prompt work might have saved the life of Julius Buck
Julius Buck collapsed in Brookside Park on a Wednesday morning. Park workers delayed calling for an ambulance for about an hour, delaying treatment and contributing to his death. Buck was found unconscious under a tree after writhing in agony, saying a letter was in his pocket, then deteriorated despite pumps and antidotes. Funeral planned in Whitestown with entombment by the order of the local lodge.
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Julius Buck
Bie Mle
Brookside Park
Buck
Park
Davis
Par
Datis
Park Board
Mr. Zalzer
Zalzer
Patroeman Hall
Eddenly
Perk Board
Ambilanes
Seaton
Seayton
Whitestown
Theoda-Fellawa
Mayor Harrison Proclaims July 4 Firearm Ban in Chicago
In a May proclamation Mayor Harrison bans discharge of rifles pistols revolvers cannons and other firearms on Independence Day with a 5 penalty per offense. Fireworks cannot be set off in alleys or yards and torpedoes on rail tracks are forbidden. Police to prevent bonfires and arrest anyone firing cannons or guns. Toy pistols for children barred with 19 penalty. celebration allowed from 4 AM to midnight.
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Chicago
Harrison
Higny
Maniac kills in Shasta mountains murder spree in May
John Th. Byhal, declared insane, is in the Shasta mountains near Redding. He has a murder mania and on Wednesday killed mining man W. B. Morgan. He has previously shot another man and waylays his victims.
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Redding
Cal
John TH. Byhal
Jorge
Shasta
W. B. Moregan
Indiana doctors on program at annual medical society meeting
Nearly 30 Indianapolis physicians are on the program for the Indiana Medical Society annual meeting in Richmond Indiana next week. The event will feature discussions on medical advances and professional developments, reflecting a busy agenda for the state’s physicians.
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Indianapolis
Richmond
Ind
Indiana Medical Society
Rebellion in Varonesh Reported by Tagblatt
May 23 dispatch says ten thousand insurgents in arms in Varonesh Russian province. A large army deployed to quell the rebellion as reported by Tagblatt. In Indianapolis, Judge Carter grants injunction to prevent tax duplicate expenses for residents led by William C. Dixon, restraining city from tax duplicate charges.
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Carter
Realdenta of
Massachusetts
East
Frattsta
Wiliam C. Dixon
Indianapolis
Herlin
the Tagblatt
Varonesh
Earthquake in Armenia Kills 2000, Malazguierd Destroyed
May 28 report from Constantinople says Malazguierd Armenia was razed by a devastating quake killing 2000 people including 700 Armenians and 400 soldiers. Neighboring villages suffered collapses and hundreds of cattle perished. The shock reached Constantinople but caused no damage there.
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Constantinople
Malazguierd
Armenia
A House Made of Beer Bottles in Tonopah Nevada
A miner William F. Peck builds a two room glass and beer bottle house in Tonopah using ten thousand bottles due to a lumber shortage. Water costs drive mud and plaster construction while bottle walls show light green and dark hues. the project reflects region’s tree scarcity and frugal mining camp innovation.
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San Francisco
Tonopah
Nev
Wen
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity briefed
Forecast for Indianapolis area and nearby regions covers 36 hours ending 8 pm May 29. Partly cloudy with threats of showers and thunderstorms Thursday night and Friday. Temperatures 64 at 7 am, 75 at noon, 79 at 2 pm. Local showers and storms expected in Indiana and neighboring states with variable winds.
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Indianapolia
Indiana
Waiting Mother Keeps Table Set for Dead Son
Catherine Smith of Fayette county endures a fixed belief her son will return home. She places two chairs at the table and keeps his plate ready, while guards appoint Michael McCormack as guardian. Barker Bound Over faces a grand jury after being accused by Grace Lockey of theft from her jewelry. Birth Stones rings offered in a local ad.
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Catherine Smith
Fayette Et
Hersi
Aiight
Drabat
Walker
Michael McCormack
Are Owners Poisoning Dogs In City?
Four hundred dogs have been poisoned in the city over recent days with several valuable dogs among the casualties. The giant mastiff of Dr. Duehier, valued at 1000 dollars, was killed and hauled away by Joseph Haas who disposes of dead animals. Haas removed 23 dead dogs Wednesday and Thursday noon he had seven more calls. Police suspect owners, save for a few valuable dogs, are poisoning their animals to dodge a tax. Neighbors disturbed by barking may be responsible for extra losses to hunting kennels.
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Duehier
Joseph Haas
Wao
Haas
Industrial School Girls Pass Examination for Diplomas
Ning girls who are inmates of the Girls' Industrial School passed the recent common school examination conducted by Bapt W F Landis and were granted diplomas. All scored above 8 percent with one at 8 percent. The superintendent says this record exceeds the average of pupils outside the institution.
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Ning
W. F. Landis
Conspiracy Charge Brought in Indianapolis Case
Arthur Stahl alias James W Smith is named in a conspiracy charge based on an affidavit by Edwin D Logsdon. The document alleges Stahl plotted with James Noel George Hunt and others to offer bribes of 1500 dollars to Logsdon, a Board of Public Works member. Proceedings indicate direct bribery charges will be dismissed and new charges pursued with hearings delayed into next week.
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Edwin D. Logaton
Logedon
Stahl
Iowa
Folkcs
Indianapolis
Edwin D. Logsdon
Arthur Stahl
Sias
James W. Smith
James Ww. Noel
George E. Hunt
Towit
Board of Public Works
Hunt
Saloons and anti saloon clash fuels big court turnout
In Thorntown Indiana on May 2, tensions between saloon men and anti saloon factions rise as both sides mobilize. Proceedings loom over persistence of temperance measures, with many operators planning court appearances and anticipated closures and economic strain as remonstrance movements push for their cause.
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Thorntown
Ind
Gettng
Ueremanptrance
Jenner Claim Compromised in Probate Court
In probate court Leopold A Jenner claims to be husband of Alice Barnhart who died Saturday. Relatives of Mrs Barnhart have agreed to an equal distribution of her property.
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Jenner
Cage
Leopold A. Jenner
Alice Barnhart
Barnhart
Attack on guards at Jackson jail ends in shooting
May 28 report from Jackson Kentucky describes a night of heavy shooting as mountaineers tried to free Curtis Jett and Tom White, both indicted for J B Marcum murder. Troops were reinforced after several of the assailants were wounded and a guard detail remained to prevent escape. A cow near camp was killed after being mistaken for a man.
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Jackson, Ky
Jackson
Curtis Jett
Tom White
J. B. Marcum
Jett
White
Warned Against Employment Agents in UMW Journal
The United Mine Workers Journal exposes a fraud in eastern cities where agents of western railroads entice workers to move west with promises of high wages and plentiful work. It labels the scheme as an effort to drive down eastern labor conditions and cites a former editor as the most reliable warning figure for men.
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United Mine Workers’ Journal
The
Mineral Union
Do Fted
Samuel M. Sexton
Cites
Ratiroas
Forma
Buckeyes in They aT Mauday Wean Way
Fragmentary report notes harassment of the habeas corpus case involving William Vance and Robert Metzger before Judge Leathers. Vance faced an offense charge, with sentences described but unclear in the damaged text.
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Willam Vance
Habeas Corp
Robert Metzger
Leathers
Vanes
Vance
Vane
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