Eight Killed as Louisville Passenger Train Crashes
Louisville May 3 eight people were killed and several injured when a Louisville and Nashville passenger train from Knoxville collided with freight cars in the Beveney Hill yards. Engineer J D Keyer braked as a flange broke, triggering a derailment that hurled coaches and sleepers into freight cars. The wreck left bodies crushed and mangled, with many identified only later. Ambulances flooded the scene and victims included Howard Coleman Stanford Ky Jay C Black Batbonville Ky P desiacad Prewitt Lebanon Ky Charles Wihtow Brodhead Ky Theo Thorpe Brodhead Ky Francis Weaver Brodhead Ky George Ponder Brodhead Ky and an unidentified white man. Injured included Yaby McChord Lebanon Ky and others. The press notes a Scrippa-Mcline Press Association dispatch and cites the accident near Logisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wihtow
Brodhead
Theo Thorpe
Francis Weaver
George Ponder
Yaby McChord
Lebanon
McChord
Boyd Burford Mahon
Eugene Ray
Lebanon Junction
Charles Dates
New Haven
Rameel Tilford
Crab Orchard
Murray Samuels
Boya B
Scrippa-Mcline Press Association
Louisville
Louisville & Nashville
Tooxville
Vardy
Beveney-eighth
Hillsts
Koctock
Logisville
Eugineer
J. D. Keyer
Engnegna
Minti
Lynch White Man Hanged After Mistrial in Brother‑in‑Law Murder
In Wadesboro North Carolina on May 26 a white man named Johnson was seized from jail by a mob, taken a quarter mile and hanged after a mistrial in the murder case of Glynn Johnson, his brother-in-law. Sheriff hesitated to surrender keys as gunfire erupted. Jury had split verdict on murder in the second degree and manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-Moline Preax Association
Wadesboro
N.C
Johnson
Glynn Jonson
Rz l
Meurder
Carpenters Convention Set at Miatura Falls
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners will hold its fourteenth general convention at Miatura Falls starting the first Tuesday of September and may last four weeks. Secretary Duffy plans Tower hotel as headquarters with National Food Company hall donated. About 500 delegates expected. Also a theft complaint near 2200 Kenwood Ave as youths disturbed shrubbery and threatened flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters' Convention
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
House Concur Reduces Denatured Alcohol Tax
In WARHINGTON on May 24 the house, by unanimous vote, concurred with senate amendments to a house bill making denatured alcohol tax free for arts and manufactories. The measure becomes law soon, with advocates arguing it will shift fuel and lighting needs away from petroleum products by replacing gasoline illuminating with denatured alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington
House
Senate
Arta
Woman Sain To Be Forger Carrie Teng Charged
Carrie Teng, a middle aged woman, was tried Monday in Criminal court on a charge of forging a $15 check on the American National Bank with the intent to defraud Theodore Stein, whose name she is said to have signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Teng
Middie Ag
American National Bank
Theodore Stein
Turn Men Back As They Appear
The machinists' strike stays at a standstill with no new large groups of strike breakers brought to Indianapolis. About thirty men have been brought in so far and left, as workers say it is best to abandon the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Worle
Premature Pity for a Prisoner Turns to Caution
Indiana Knights of Pythias member Harry Wade showed mercy when a local man was arrested for counterfeiting. After learning the coin was fake, Wade realized the man had produced the counterfeit and refrained from further pity, quietly purchasing a cigarette while the incident was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wade
Geara
Indiana Knights of Pythias
Ware
United States
Federal
Wade
Wada
Mayor McClellan Weighs Police Policy Yet to Act
Special to The Sun reports New York Citywide gambling flourishes under conditions seen since Devers era. Authorities say 84 gambling houses operate openly across boroughs, with numerous pools and corruptions. Mayor McClellan reportedly stays hands off, allowing Commissioner Bingham space to form a policy. decisive action will follow a proven police failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Morey
William $. Devers
Poles
Ainey
McClellan
William MrAdoo
Bingham
McCherlan
Litda
Guests of Algonac visit boosts local business hints
Bam Hice, passenger agent of the Big Four, and Clyde E. Smith of the Indianapolis Passenger Association, returned Monday from Algonac Michigan after an invitation by the Algonac Business Men's Club. A large gathering of passenger men attended and were well entertained, with talk of local industry and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam Hice
Big Four
Clyde E. Smith
Indianapolis Passnger Association
Algonac
Mich
Algonac Buennesa Men's Club
Nonse Barman & Hall
Washington
Sas
How They Spent Cash At Frisco During Disaster
Sanitary work and preventing pestilence loom large in Frisco relief spending. Donations from U S states and nations pour in to feed and clothe refugees, with a goal of millions. Major gifts include $200,000 from H Harriman and $100,000 from John D Rockefeller. The War Dept allocated $2.5 million, while fraternal and corporate donors push funds through the centralized relief committee led by James D Phelan. Meals and shelter are organized, with meal tickets for refugees and grants to enable self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Waldeck
San Francisco
H. Harfriman
Southern Pacific Railroad
E. HK. Calvin
Chann. D. Rockefeller
War Department
Benevolent Express Companies
Harriman
LUBAL
General Reef Committee
Red Cross
Pardee
James di Phelan
Lsz
Phelan
Prviktants
Thie Committee Hava
Bani
Wn Eath
Jhand
Anadit
Short Ridge High School Debate Set for June Sixth
A school debate awaits at Short Ridge High on June 6 with top club debaters led by Melville Cohn Louie Sr xar Julian Kiser on one side against Ralph Edenharter Winifred Holton and Herbert Hyman. The notice lists contact phone 1328 and includes miscellaneous garbled lines about upholstery and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortridge High School
Ans
Melville Cohn
Louie Sr. Xar
Julian Kiser
Ralph Edenharter
Winifred Holton
Herbert Hyman
Habeas Corpus Debate Over Publisher Purdy Contempt Case
Arguments unfold in habeas corpus proceedings for publisher Purdy held for indirect contempt of court. Attorneys for Purdy challenge Judge Alford's authority while sheriff and court officials defend jurisdiction, with the record of editorials and grand jury actions examined for legal reasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdy
Fred L
Fremont Allard
Chref
John L. Smcmaster
J. Mc Teathers
Vinson Carter
Indianapolis Sun
Alford
Metzger
Vberty
Bond
Vincent Clichard
Manly
Wanport
Smith
Charles W. Smith
Smith, Duncan, Hornbrook & Smit
Junge Alford
Puntsma
Jihe
Det Mietzxer W J
Aliford
Legrand
Str. Smith
Tecard
Altoch
Parily
Editoriaia Cn
Lewi
Wandering Boys Cause Anxiety In Local Neighborhood
Four Bay residents report missing children after a Monday walk. William Bates aged 6 and Harry aged 4 left home at 630 Lexington Ave. A search by mother and police failed to locate them within hours. Also missing were Willan Negley age 9 at 185 Meklm ace and Othello Pumphecy Sr age 9?4 at 24th Street. Police urged vigilance as fears of further absences grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bates
Harry
Munday
Stansted
Lex- Ington-ave
Willan Negley
Othello. Pumphery. Sr
Othello Pumphecy, Jr
Hye
Suitor shoots rival in Elvina tragedy near Nashville
News from Elvina reports a fatal shooting following jealousy between Robert Mitchell of Nashville and Edward Klake of Flat River Missouri. Mitchell fatally wounds Klake with three shots at Smith's hotel after a confrontation ending with two bullets to Klake's temple. Mitchell, a former interlocking switchman, and Klake, both about 20, had been involved with Miss Witkina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Elvina
Mos
Robert Mitchell
Mitchell
Hinke
Tny
Ko Far
Elgins
Wilkins
Fiat River
Elvin
Bt. Lents
Louteville & Nashville
Lightning Strikes Barn Kills Several in Sterling Event
A barnyard near Sterling was struck by lightning last night. David Bechler and Philip Bechler were injured or killed, and several cows perished in the shock. The event occurred at the Besbier property, with immediate reports confirming fatalities and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sonte Waa
David
Philip Bechler
Phillip Besbier
Stone Laying at Lodge No 56 Pythians with Gov Hanly Speaker
Governor J Frank Hanly delivered the address following the postponed corner stone laying at Lodge No 56 Knights of Pythias. Grand Chancellor Frank J Dunton presided as the ceremony opened with hymn Onward Christian Soldiers and a copper box within the stone held charter rosters and artifacts from the lodge history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge No. 56
Knights of Fythias
Charles Daney
Grand Chastelior
Frank J. Dunton
Grant Carcers
Christies
Arion Quartet
Grand Lodge
Atd Bnie
Indianapolis
Pythian Journal
J. Frank Hanly
Weds for the Sixth Time in a Long Life of Marriages
Special to the Sam Chicago reports Grace Snell Comin Coman Walker Coffin, widow and long-time divorcee, has wed again in Ventura California to Hugh M. Love. Her former spouses include hotel clerks and Frank Nixon Coffin of Chicago. Her mother died leaving $800000 for three children. Coffin’s finances were strained by multiple marriages and bankruptcies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Chicago
Grace Snell
Walker-Coffin
Layman
Amos J. Snell
Ventura
Cal
Los Angeles
Hugh M. Love
California
Berkley
Atu
Frank Nixon Coffin
Steinrlee
Comn
Cofin
Chiengy
New
Yor
San Francisco
Graane Acre
Anti Och
Buying Dog Licenses Amid City Stirrings at Noon
The city controller’s office notes a rush as 1355 licenses go on sale with June 1 as the start date. Armand Koehne leads with No 1, Mayor Ronkwalter praises the result while Bert A. Boy draws No 15, as Samuel Stoddare’s entry shows in the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmig
Armand
Koehne
Ronkwalter
Bert A. Boy
Samuel Stoddare
Miners Vie for Lasting Peace as Rulings Block Talks
The United Alma Workers of America executive board schedules meetings for Monday and a special Ohio convention Friday to chart a path to industrial peace. Indiana miners and Terre Haute officials weigh in, while operators meet in Chicago to consider concessions. President Mitchell supports flexible terms, hoping to bridge gaps with operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Executies Board
United Alma Workers of America
Ohio
Min- Jers
Columans
Indiana
Hehe Aimals
International Board
Mitchell
Settlement in Sight in Illinois Coal Talks
Chicago May 3 The executive committee of five coal operators signals a likely settlement with miners and adoption of the IMS scale. An alliance of coal producers in Illinois Indiana and Ohio is dissolved after Ohio pressure. A Springfield secret conference yielded a compromise renewal of the scale with waivers and modifications to machine differentials and mine management. Next talks set for Wednesday as operators resume freedom to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serippa-McRae Pres Association
Chicago
Sinale
Lkely
IMS
Kerman Justi
Pet
Cox
Ume
Conl
Titois
Indiana
Ohio
Twen
Ilinois
Indlang
Hlingis
Lynchings Case Taken Up In Supreme Court
Attorney General Moody asked the Supreme Court to address contempt by the Chattanooga mob and sheriffs involved in a recent lynching. Chief Justice Fuller took cognizance and set the matter for hearing on the second Monday in the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerteps-VeRne Press Associatre
Washington
Gemteeral Moody
Supreme Court of the United States
Chattanooga
Tenn
Fuller
Rockefellers Party Plans Summer Voyage to Europe
An American party including Mr and Mrs Rockefeller and Miss Rockefeller sails from New York on the Deutschland bound for Cherbourg France. They will tour Southern France and return from Hamburg on the Amerika around July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serijita Molor
Prewa Anenetitine
Cleveland
Max &i
HF. Riskor
John D. Rockefeliers
Willeenmpant
Tim
New York
Thurasald Biggar
Cherbourg
France
Deutschland
Viait
Mrs. Rockefeller
Mise Boelman
Rockefeller
Mysself
Hamburg
Amerika
Marriage in Noblesville Prompts Local Notices
Arcadia Ind May 7. Joseph Jones son of Willd Jones living near Sheridan and Ada Webb daughter of Mr and Mrs Mercus Webb east of unions place were married in Noblesville on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Apecal
Arcadia
Ind
Joseph Jones
Willd Jone
Sheridan
Mise Ada Webb
Mercus Webb
Unis Place
Novleavilin
Anturday
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Coleman
Stanford
Jay C. Black
Batbonville
P Desiacad Prewitt
Colored
Li ‘Ring-St
Schuller's
Meridisn
Ashiian Brow. & Co
Dnmestis and
Oreian Brow & Curl
Frisco Relief Committee
MOB
John Botterlift
Goncur
Alcohel
Bill Berry
Alconac
Wulrchner
Amily
Frisco
Golden Opportunity
John D
Rube Waddell
Pennsylvania
Rude
SI. Rockefeller
Ricil
Vie
Judes
Alfturd
Grand Jury
Amord
Ftrse
Ftrse,’ Mand
Moga
Dudae Alford
Criminal Court
Dudge Alford
Wiberadet
Duncan
Suitor
Missouri
Woene Nem Renee
Gov
R. Af P
Grace Snell Ls
Mittle
Tr Walua
Gust Rosberg
Pembro
John Mitchell
State Alliance of Coal Operatore
At Am Fi
Supreme Court
Deoctor
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