Denied Platform For Helt At Indiana Temperance Meet
In Evansville Indiana Rev W C Helt was barred from the platform at a Methodist conference Anti Saloon League gathering. League superintendent E S Shoemaker ignored him while temperance worker Seaborn Wright from Atlanta attacked Helt and his movement. Wright offered 50 dollars for each drink Helt could buy in Atlanta. Helt said he would prove blind tigers were numerous. Wright claimed brewers aim to counter temperance with rival leagues. After Wright spoke Helt sought a reply but was refused.
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E. S. Shoemaker
Helt
Seaborn Wright
Atlanta
Wright
Brewers
Rational Reform League
Model License League
Death by Own Action Theory Debunked at Hobbs Trial
Princeton Ind September 22 The state will rest Thursday in the Martin Hobbs murder trial of John C Loomiller Crowe the blind man. Witnesses shown Hobbs knew facts of the crime and planned to reveal them to obtain his share of a monthly allowance. The defense claim of death by own action is challenged by the state.
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Princeton
Ind
Martin Hobbs
Hazelton
John C. Loontiller
Hobbs
Fire at The Elms boarding house leaves two injured
Greenwich Conn Sept 22 One man is dead and a woman is dying after a fire Thursday at The Elms on Post road. Joseph Christopher a porter died in the blaze while Sarah Stewart a 200 pound cook jumped from a second story window and suffered a broken back and severe injuries. Authorities say Christopher started the fire after returning from a porter’s ball under the influence.
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Greenwich
Conn
Mayor Swain Pays Fines Remitted in Term
Shelbyville Indiana report that Burton F Swain mayor 1906 1910 paid 224 92 into the county treasury on fines remitted during his term and for failure to collect from those who pledged installment payments per orders from George F Bingham traveling auditor from the attorney general's office.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Burton F. Swain
George F. Bingham
Attorney General's Office
Found slain on Pan Handle tracks near Hammond
The death of a man believed to be J H Welsh of Granite City UL was found on the Pan Handle tracks south of Hammond. Police suspect murder for money after Welsh was seen with rough characters in Schererville earlier, with no valuables found on the body.
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Hammond
Ijad
J. H. Welsh
Granite City
Welsh
Schererville
Divorce in 24 minutes sets Indiana record in Loganport
Emma Shively filed for divorce from George Shively in Logansport Indiana and twenty four minutes later the court granted the divorce, paid costs and restored her maiden name. Judges call it a time record for divorces in the state.
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Swan
Logansport
Ind
Emma Shively
George Shively
Indiana
Veteran printer Thomsen Dies in Greensburg at 87
Orville Thomsen, 87, veteran printer and newspaper man, died Wednesday in Greensburg Ind He was connected with the Greensburg Standard and its predecessors for nearly 75 years The Propylaeum, 17 East North Street.
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Sun
Greensburg
Ind
Orville Thomsen
Greensburg Standard
Estate Divided Mrs Kern Benefits
Dr William Cooper died four days after predicting death and Judge Harness, who drafted the will, apportioned the bulk of 1000 acres of land to Mrs John W Kern Indianapolis and other heirs with 1000 each to his grandchildren John Worth Kern and William Cowper Kern. John W Kern was chosen to settle the estate.
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Kokomo
Ind
William Cooper
Judge Harness
Cooper
Dr. Cooper
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
J. B. Shultz
Logansport
John Arthur
R. M. Cooper
John Worth Kern
William Cowper Kern
Hair Cutting Truce Declared At Indiana University
Bloomington Ind Sept 22 A truce between freshmen and sophomores at Indiana University ends the annual hair cutting practice. Seven freshmen were shaved Wednesday night after being grabbed by sophomores. Paul Bakeluff of Wanatah was first targeted. University authorities disapprove and both sides agreed to halt the hair cutting.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Paul Bakeluff
Wanatah
Mother Ends Mad Chase for Child
Dottr Barrows, 15, kidnapped from Houston on Aug 17, 1909 by Dr. G Gordon Martin, a traveling dentist. After a 15,000 mile pursuit through Mexico, the southern U.S., Vincennes and Evansville, the girl was recovered by her mother Eloise Barrows in Evansville. The girl says she was doped at the dentist’s office. Martin fled to Canada. The reunion at the Wellington hotel was emotional.
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Evansville
Ind
Dottr Barrows
Houston
Tex
G. Gordon Martin
Eloise Barrows
Mexico
United States
Vincennes
Canada
Wellington Hotel
Friends Protest Against Militia In Indiana Meeting
The Indiana yearly meeting of Friends approved a petition to The Hague for universal peace and a plan to refer to arbitration all unresolved differences after diplomatic talks. It also urged lawmakers to curb naval expenditures and back disarmament through international agreement.
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Ind
Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends
Hague
Elbert Russell
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
NEW CREED TO REFORM CROOKS
Chicago dispatch reports Henry Neil of the National probation league removing locks and bars from his home to prove his belief in welcoming burglars and second story men. He says visitors may enter to chat and have refreshments. He asserts robbers act from a sane and reasonable motive.
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Chicago
Neil
Boys of Wealth Held for Theft
In Lafayette Indiana on September 22 Clyde Wicks a 17 year old clerk and Roy Washburn a 16 year old were arrested on charges of robbing the Ditzler clothing store the previous week. More than 500 pounds worth of merchandise including several suits was stolen. Police recovered the goods and connected the suspects to the crime. Both youths hailed from prominent families.
Killed Riding on Blind Baggage Car
A Louisville man James Raines twenty two died while riding blind baggage on the Louisville express. He boarded at Lafayette and was alive at Gosport before being fatally injured on a curve near Stineville as his companion George Jackson reported.
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Girl Joins Chorus Defying Parents Amidst Travel Plan
Effie Longneck er, 16, has cleared up her Chicago disappearance by writing her parents that she has joined Mort Singer musical company and will tour. Her father, a Monon railroad conductor, warned he would disown her if she pursued the stage.
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Effie Longnecker
Chicago
Mort Singer Musical Company
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Glasshouse Roof Accident and Child’s Gun Incident
Newcastle Indiana on September 22 reports George Smith a greenhouse employee fell through a glass roof severing two fingers on the left hand and one on the right. Also that day Jacob Watelsky, son of a second hand dealer, mishandled a revolver causing a hole in his left hand after repeatedly snapping the trigger.
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Newcastle
Ind
George Smith
Jacob Watelsky
Barn Burns At 900 Loss In Noblesville Fire
Barn belonging to Clyde Pettijohn in Noblesville Indiana was destroyed by fire on Wednesday. Loss estimated at 1800 dollars with 900 dollars insured. Fire department investigated cause as unknown. County deputy and local officials assisted at the scene.
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Noblesville
Ind
Clyde Pettijohn
Pioneer Hamilton Dies In Noblesville
Frank Pfaff, 75, a longtime resident of Noblesville, Indiana, died Wednesday after a lengthy residence in the area. A native of the community, he was known for local contributions over many years. Details of funeral arrangements were unavailable.
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Hamilton
Noblesville, Tnd
Frank Pfaff
Varzty
Operators to Get Increase in Wages on Monon Lines
In Lafayette Indiana on September 22 a notice at Monon headquarters announced a 9 percent wage increase for about 200 telegraph operators. A negotiating committee in Chicago had been conferring with General Manager B E Taylor. The railroad for the first time recognized the Order of Railway Telegraphers.
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Ind
The
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B. E. Taylor
Ferrell Opposes High School Football in Shelbyville
Shelbyville Indiana September 22 Professor S C Ferrell superintendent of city schools and Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction rejects a petition by 134 students to form a Shelbyville high school football team saying there shall be no football this year.
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Shelbyville
Ind
S. C. Ferrell
Enrique Creel May Succeed Pres Diaz in Mexico
Washington reports that Enrique Creel former Mexican minister to the United States will become Mexico’s next president, replacing Porfirio Diaz. Creel would avoid naming Corral as successor and plans exist for a military election if Diaz deems it necessary amid protests.
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Enrique Creel
United States
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Corral
Diaz
Creel
Preliminary hearing of Rushville trustee held
Rushville Indiana September 22 preliminary examination of Edward Crosby former trustee of Rushville township was brought up in the mayor s court Several witnesses including Thomas Hughes painter Charles W Sutton field examiner and Crosby were called After evidence the mayor took the case under advisement until Friday The charge against Crosby is forgery on two counts
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Ind
Edward Crosby
Rushville Township
Thomas Hughes
Painter
Charles W. Sutton
Feld
Crosby
Choice of Home Provokes Christy Settlement Talk
In Zanesville Ohio on Sept 22, artist Howard Chandler Christy and wife Mae Belle Christy weigh where to live. Close friend Noel Talbot says reconciliation hinges on residence. Mrs Christy will not stay in Duncan Falls while Howard avoids New York and old habits. She stays at his former home and is welcomed by the family as enmity fades.
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Howard Chandler Christy
Mae Belle Christy
Noel Talbot
Talbot
Christy
Duncan Falls
Howard
New York
America must reform care for crippled children now
New York report says Sir William Treloar, former London lord mayor, denounces America’s system for crippled and tubercular children as antiquated and behind Europe. He criticizes New York’s indifference to a major civilizational issue and urges the nation to wake up, noting Roosevelt Guild Hall remarks could aid the indifferent.
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England
Europe
William Treloar
London
America
Roosevelt Guild Hall
Queen Mother Alexandra Visits in Copenhagen
Queen Mother Alexandra of England arrived in Copenhagen aboard the royal yacht the Dowager Queen on Thursday. She was met by her sister, the Empress Dowager of Russia, and will visit her.
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Honey Bee announces limited service between Newcastle and Indianapolis
Newcastle Ind Sept 22 It was announced that two limited cars will run on the Honey Bee line next week between Newcastle and Indianapolis. The limiteds will complete the trip in one hour and twenty five minutes and stop at all intermediate towns.
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Newcastle
Ind
Indianapolis
Coffee’s Harmful Weight on Old Age Testimony
A Southern state public schools superintendent shares a mother’s health change after switching from coffee to Postum. He describes heart trouble, weakness, and stomach issues improving after adopting Postum, noting lasting well being and fewer headaches as the family’s condition improves.
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Babe Goes Miles Alone From New York to Columbus
Vivian Howlett, aged 6, travelled solo from New York to Columbus Indiana to visit her aunt Mrs A Wetzel arriving safely Wednesday night. A note attached to her clothing asked for kindness to her and explained she was en route from New York to Columbus to visit family.
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Columbus
Ind
Vivian Howlett
New York
A. (. Wetzel
Vivian
Indiana historian Ed ward Brown dies at 86
Mt Vernon Indiana September 22 Special to The Sun Ed ward Brown longtime Indiana historian died suddenly at his daughter’s home in Terre Haute on Wednesday morning aged 86 years.
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MT. Vernon
Ind
Edward Brown
Indiana
Terre Haute
Two Return As They Eloped To Jeffersonville
Columbus Ind Sept 22 Jesse Mc Comas 20 and Miss Versal Ayers 17 have returned from Jeffersonville where they eloped and were married.
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Columbus
Ind
Jesse McComas
Versal Ayers
Jeffersonville
Two Women Fight Over Chanler Fortune
New York Sept. 22 Lina Cavalieri will wage a bitter legal fight to secure possession of the Chanler Astor wealth signed over before the marriage. Lawyers plan an injunction to stop Cavalieri from disposing of properties pending testing of the ante-nuptial contract. Mme Cavalieri Chanler contests the first Mrs Chanler suit as Mrs Chanler seeks a receiver and attachment of assets. The petition argues the prenuptial agreement compromised alimony and two children's annuities.
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Lina Cavalieri
Robert Winthrop Chanler
Song-Bird
Bob
Astor- Chanler
Mme. Cavalieri-Chanler
Idea ownership dispute over automobile blueprints sparks suit
In Detroit on September 22 Charles B. King and Ora J. Mulford filed suit against Julius Hallenberger claiming he must return blueprints of an automobile idea and seeking damages after Hallenberger sold the design in Canada. Hallenberger contends the ideas were his own property.
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Detroit
Mich
Fudge Donovan
Charles B. King
Ora J. Mulford
Julius Hallenberger
Canada
Hallenberger
Cholera Deaths and Cases Reported in St Petersburg
Thirteen deaths and thirty six new cholera cases were reported in St Petersburg on Thursday. Herr Teiselau of the German embassy is among the stricken.
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Herr Teiselau
Big fire sweeps Southern Town in Louisiana news
In New Iberia, Louisiana, a Thursday blaze devastated a large portion of the business district, with damages possibly reaching 200000 dollars. Special police were sworn in by Mayor Powers to curb looting and were authorized to shoot on sight. Fire crews arrived via Southern Pacific railroad, but water supply could not meet the demand.
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Lady Rothschild Dies in London at Age 83
Lady Rothschild widow of Sir Anthony Rothschild died in London on Thursday aged 83. She was known as a prominent figure in British society and philanthropy, survived by relatives in the Rothschild family.
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London
Baker Makes Raid to Save His Seat in City Hall
New York police commissioner Baker leads forty plain clothes officers in a dramatic raid on the Tenderloin district as Mayor Gaynor's return nears. An investigation begun by acting Mayor Mitchell focuses on immoral conditions, with Baker possibly testifying before a grand jury about vice in New York.
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Gaynor
Baker
Sen
America
John Purey Mitchell
Bake
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