Odd Fellows State Convention to Draw 200000 Strong
Secretaries expect up to 200000 people to attend for a three day 1911 convention in Indianapolis. The event will activate grand encampment business and grand lodge affairs with prize money to lure crowds and merchants likely to contribute. Elections for grand offices promise tight races affecting the Indiana Grand Lodge lineup.
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Indianapolis
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Order
Sovereign Grand Lodge
W. H. Leedy
State Land Lodge
Leedy
United Clubs
Indiana
Grand ‘Judge
Rebekah
The
Der
Grand Junior Arden
Xteen
W. H. Taber
Grand Fereign Lodge
W. Hodson
Martinsville
Eleed
Grand Triarch
Walter I. Hughes
Alexandria
J. R. Andrews
Iver.Vale
Grand Etary
Dapolis
W. A. Morris
Frankfort
Miller
Terre Haute
J. M. Stipp
J. L. Harman
Grand Ito
Repre
Orléans
Rockport
T Bone Steak Prize Idea At Chicago Card Party
A fragmentary note suggests a prize concept involving T-bone steak garnished properly as a symbol of beauty and price. The text hints at Chicago society reform and a social afternoon event, with references to husbands and a card party.
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Cut Glass
Chicago Society
Chicago
gacHic
City faces massive losses as fires ruin buildings and ignite yachts
A disaster leaves several of the city’s finest buildings in ruins while flames from flying sparks ignite several yachts in the harbor. Authorities assess collapse risk and coordinate evacuation and firefighting efforts across multiple districts. High property losses and potential casualties prompt emergency declarations and aid requests.
Breach of Promise Damages Baffled in Harrison County
Mrs Ada McKnight of Harrison County failed to collect damages for breach of promise from Alexander Kingsley after he transferred property to his wife Mary C Kingsley amid an ante nuptial arrangement. The appellate court upheld the Harrison County circuit court ruling, stating the conveyance aimed to secure rightful property and was not fraudulent.
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Ada McKnight
Harrison County
Alexander Kingsley
Mary C. Kingsley
Fall From Aeroplane Kills Italian Lieutenant at Centoselle
Rome reports a fatal aeroplane crash on the Centoselle military grounds. Lieut Sagliette’s aircraft tipped during descent and he died instantly despite his attempt to regain control. Eyewitnesses could not determine a cause. In St Louis, Gilbert H B Gladstone, claiming kin to the late English premier, is arrested for fraudulently securing two cameras from a Washington store and will be sent back for trial.
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Rome
Centoselle
Lieut
Sagliette
Gladstone
ST. Louis
Gilbert HB. Gladstone
England
Washington, D. C
Harvard University
Washington
Cure for pellagra claims success at Cook county infirmary
In Chicago on October 27 a claimed cure for pellagra is based on blood transfusion from healthy donors to patients at the Cook county infirmary in Dunning. Dr C O Wilhite reports that of thirty four treated cases, nearly all shown cures, indicating potential for a new treatment. In Washington on the same date the interstate commerce commission said transcontinental freight rate adjustments under the long and short haul rule cannot be determined before May 1 next.
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Chicago
Cook County
Dunning
C. 0. Wilhite
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Butler junior class elects Batton president
Ralph Batton of North Vernon was chosen president of the Butler junior class Wednesday. He is right tackle on the Butler football team, a Delta Tau Delta member, and manager of the Collegian. Vida Ayres was chosen vice president.
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Ralph Batton
North Vernon
Butler College
Batton
Butler
Delta Tau Delta
the Collegian
Vida Ayres
Hoffmann Act to Run Saturday Evening at Keith's Grand
Miss Gertrude Hoffmann and her company must depart early Saturday for Philadelphia so the Gertrude Hoffmann act proceeds at 8 20 p m at B F Keiths Grand Opera House.
Ohio Claims Strip of Hoosier Land
Toledo Ohio aims to prove a one mile wide boundary strip along the eastern Indiana frontier is Ohio territory. Former County Surveyor Joseph Hoffman will present findings at the Toledo Society of Civil Engineers meeting on November 4 as a dispute with Indiana and possible arbitration by the United States unfolds.
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Toledo, O
Ohio
Indiana
Uncle Sam
Toledo Society of Civil Engineers
Toledo Society
Union City
Ind
Joseph Hoffman
Toledo Society of Engineers
Walter Sherman
County Votes 105000 Ballots Arranged for Election
The election board meeting set 105000 ballots for Marion county and others, with a $1500 payroll approved for watchers packers wrappers sealers and counters. Ballots were deposited in the statehouse vault after clerks received allotments and a ten day deadline for delivery nears.
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Election Board
Crippen Case Fallout Hits London Paper Fine
London editors of the Evening News face a $1,000 fine for publishing a Crippen trial statement deemed offensive to public officials. Editor Evans News Editor Nicholls and under editors Ward and Bannett were held in court until payment.
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London
H. H. Crippen
Evening News
Crippen
Montrose
Richard Muir
Evans
Nicholls
Ward and Bannett
City Sanitarian Studies Diphtheria Immunization Practice
Dr. Charles B. Wood, city health officer, studies immunizing doses of antitoxin given by physicians to family members not yet attacked by diphtheria. Letters were sent to doctors with reported cases asking if they used immunization and their view of its prophylactic value. In almost all cases the practice was followed and results were beneficial.
First Snow Mantle Covers Adirondacks For Deer Season
The first heavy snowstorm of the year mantled the Adirondacks, with two inches in Saranac Lake and about a foot on mountain peaks. Nearly 100 hunters went into the woods for deer, taking advantage of the easily tracked animals expected to yield large killings.
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Saranac Lake
N. Y
Adirondacks
Coffin Burns At Girl's Funeral In Boston
In Boston Mags Oct 27 a candle toppled during a girl's funeral at 6 Hull Street North End igniting the casket drapery. The coffin and contents burned to ashes as onlookers panicked. Fire teams extinguished the blaze. only ashes remain for burial preparation.
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Boston
Mags
Dinapoli
Hull Street
Northend
Walsh
Filnn
Baril
Portieres at Half Price In Fourth Floor Sale
Verdure tapestry and silk portieres and curtains offered in two to two pairs with deep discounts. Items include Crimson Silk, Nile Green Silk, Brown Damask, Two-Toned Red Damask, Green Jasper, Crimson Silk Brocade, Froou Froou Silk, Velour and Tapestry curtains with trimming, plus Stickley Canvas options and assorted color bundles all discounted to about half or less. sale ends with limited stock. Fourth floor north.
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Stickley
Mark Cross Gloves Bargain Sale Details
Gloves offered at 15 dollars for eight buttons with regular price of 2.25. Cape gloves described with two clasps at wrist spear point back in black and tan. Limited time offer priced at 1.50 while the lot lasts.
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Missy Dingbat
Bimeby Dey
Bliaigum
Ping
He Steve
Slam
Patera
Ropar
Ten Dolla
Loory
ODD Fellows OF State
Hoosier
Toledo
Headquarters For Diamonds
J. P. Mullally
Diamond Importer
Monument Place
Charles B. Wood
Ment
Lis Ayres
Paris
New York
Portieres
East Afele
Merode
Sos
Charles Mayer and Company
Washington Street
C.koehring & Bro
Virginia Avenue
Capital Jewelry CO
Gribben & Gray
Jewelers
Rom
F. W.and
F. E. Griggs
F.W and
F.E. Griggs
East
Washington St
Bryant
Geo. A. Thompson
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