President Schedules Supreme Court Changes After Moody Resigns
President aims to appoint two new Supreme Court justices after Justice Moody's retirement. Likely picks include Gov. Hughes of New York, Judge Vandevanter of the Eighth Circuit, and Chief Justice Swayze of New Jersey. Taft seeks suggestions from lawyers. confirmations may wait until after Christmas due to Senate idle time. Moody suffers chronic rheumatism and may never regain full mobility.
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Supreme Court picks and retirement reshape high court
President intends to appoint Gov Hughes as chief justice with Justice Moody retiring. Two associate seats will open. Vandevanter of the Eighth circuit and Swayze of New Jersey state supreme court are top names. Senate confirmation not expected to require extra session.
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Umbrella mixup ends in fatal train tragedy
In Youngstown Ohio on October 7 Erie train fatally struck E. R. Johnson aged 68 from Richardson Kansas after he realized he had taken the wrong umbrella and attempted to return it during a heavy rain.
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Fall 18 Here Suit or Overcoat Made to Order
Announcement for tailored suits and overcoats offered by S. J. Singers and Sons at 48 West Washington Street. Price $13.75 versus $25 at competing shops. Urges readers to obtain a custom garment for fall.
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Judge Collins Endorses Prison Work Farm Plan
Judge James A. Collins of the police court reports stronger belief in selling the workhouse and buying a farm for prisoner labor. Named by Gov Marshall as a prison congress delegate, he spoke on Woman's Day and visited the District of Columbia workhouse to study its operations and land use. The DC facility uses prisoners to produce lumber and build quarters.
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Prison Labor at Richmond Prison Aids Families and Banks
Prisoners at Richmond Prison are employed in shoemaking and send earnings to their families. A $35,000 bank deposit exists for prisoner support, with funds reserved for personal use after family support. The article notes efforts to complete the work and the prisoners' contribution to industry.
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Knights of Father Mathew Anniversary Celebration
The Bessonies commandery of the Knights of Father Mathew marks the 132nd birth anniversary of Father Mathew. The day starts with a 7:30 mass at St John's church led by Chief Sir Knight J. T. Sullivan and Deputy Chief John Connaughton, followed by a temperance sermon by Rev. Father Gavish. An 8:00 p.m. public celebration at Knights of Father Mathew hall on Capitol avenue features addresses by Joseph Kenner J. P. O'Mahoney and Rev. Father Lyons of Brownburg, with a vocal program by John T. Sullivan H. J. Kepple and William Sullivan and a violin solo by FE. X. Lenehan.
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Argue With Knife Two Arrested Near Brownsburg
James Brunden a farmer near Brownsburg fought with Thomas Corydon who used a knife on Brunden’s back. Dispensary doctors required an hour to sew up the wounds. Corydon and several friends after the lunch wagon on West Washington Street between Missouri and West streets, Brunden not seriously injured.
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