Congress Sees Move Toward Further Lorimer Probe
Week’s highlights note Senator La Follette introducing a senate resolution for another Lorimer investigation naming a five member committee. The Democratic majority in the house adopted new rules after a four hour battle. Republican caucus elected Shelby M. Cullom as permanent chairman with steering and committees named. Insurgent gains recognized. Cooper of Wisconsin and Norris of Nebraska received scattered votes for speaker amid party split. Democratic majority outlines a program to avoid extra session topics including popular election of senators and tariff questions.
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District of Columbia
Transatlantic peril and a string of court news
A dramatic night afloat near Long Island as passengers aboard the Prinzess Irene remain at sea. Meanwhile Philadelphia millionairess socialite Craige Lippincott is found dead by suicide in his Rittenhouse Square mansion. Federal indictments in Chicago target Capital Investment figures for mail fraud.
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J. B. Lippincott Company
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Bank of Northern California
Reading
Cal
Prominent Figures Withdraw from Arbitration Effort
Andrew Carnegie declines chairmanship of a proposed united association seeking an arbitration treaty with Great Britain. Stanford English head Raymond MacDonald Anderson resigns to lead another university department. D Hilles becomes Taft secretary, replacing Charles Norton. Charles Gates rush to oppose divorce actions his wife filed, arriving in New York.
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United Association of All Organizations
Great Britain
Raymond MacDonald Anderson
Stanford University
University of Illinois
Co. D. Hilles
Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
Secretary of the Treasury
Taft
Charles D. Norton
Charles G. Gates
Los Angeles
New York
Women’s Development Society forms amid suffrage debates
The piece notes suffragists seeking more than political equality, organizing The Women’s Development Society to push broader aims. It reports Parliament opening committee stages on veto terms restricting Lords powers and German Reichstag talks on arbitration, with Bethmann-Hollweg deeming universal arbitration and disarmament unattainable.
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Reichstag
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Tate Teachers Elect Officers
At the Southern Indiana Teachers association closing session in Tomlinson hall Indianapolis new officers were chosen led by President H L Smith and secretary Miss Florence Wood. Charles W Fairbanks urged municipal forests as cities grow and officials prepared for weights and measures inspectors after a new 1912 law.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Indiana Forestry Association
J. H. Kellogg
Battle Creek
P. P. Claxton
University of Tennessee
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Tomlinson Hall
H. L. Smith
Bloomington
Florence Wood
Connersville
George A. Mirick
J. W. Riddle
Lawrenceburg
E. P. Wiles
Evansville
O. C. Pratt
Clinton
R. E. Cavanaugh
Salem
W. O. Wilson
Posey County
General Assembly
Indiana
Charles A. Greathouse
Neal Reports March Revenue in Sixth District Indiana
Elam H. Neal shows Sixth district in Indiana, covering 59 counties, collected 886 579 75 in March, down from 838 855 09 in March 1910. Spirits rose while beer declined. cigars edged up. Custom-house receipts in Indianapolis were 17 075 34, with total post office stamp sales 109 670.
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Internal Revenue Collector
Revenee
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Indianapolis
Shows May Lose Singers Under New Child Labor Law
A law restricting employment of youths under sixteen in moving picture shows is seen as pending enforcement. Women with daughters under sixteen seek to keep them employed as singers while awaiting governor proclamation. Mr Thistlethwaite said the law takes effect only after the governor’s proclamation.
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Indiana G A R to Hold State Encampment at Richmond
John R. Fesler announces state encampment dates May 17 to 19 at Richmond with headquarters at Westcott hotel. Credentials committee listed. Transportation plans uncertain as negotiations with rail and streetcar lines continue. National encampment set for Rochester, N Y, Aug 21 with Will Emery Brown named aid-de-camp from Indiana.
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Indiana
Richmond
Westcott Hotel
Council of Administration
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Nelson J. Bozarth
Benjamin W. Skelton
John K. Hammel
M. M. Justus
J.D. Alexander
State Department
John E. Gilman
Boston
National Organization
Rochester
N. Y
Will Emery Brown
South Bend
Y W C A Meeting Targets Indiana Cities For Convention
Indiana Y W C A state executive committee seeks wide attendance from Indiana cities for the national convention in Indianapolis opening April 19. Miss E Jean Batty reports strong local interest as six city associations exist in Indianapolis Terre Haute Fort Wayne Elkhart South Bend and Evansville. Fort Wayne plans a building campaign while Evansville is the newest and Elkhart the most prosperous. The drive aims to form associations in communities with 20000 to 25000 people to start permanent chapters.
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Indianapolis
E. Jean Batty
United States
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Elkhart
South Bend
Evansville
United States Directory Company and Hunter Bros Stone Co
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state list two Indiana incorporations. The United States Directory Company of Indianapolis with capital stock of 500000 to print and publish directories. Incorporators are Ballard Long M Pitts Vera Gundelfinger of Indianapolis. Hunter Bros Stone Company of Bloomington with capital stock 4800 to quarry and deal in stone. Incorporators are John A Hunter Mary M Flunter Morton T Hunter, all of Bloomington.
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United States Directory Company
Indianapolis
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M. ©. Pitts
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Hunter Bros.’ Stone Company
Bloomington
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Mary M. Flunter
Morton T. Hunter
State Happenings Recorded In Brief
Police suspect a known convict fits the description of the lone train bandit who robbed New York Central express No 27 between Muncie and Selma. Authorities refuse to divulge a name, and a large reward is anticipated. Also from Frankfort a collision at a crossing derailed a Monon mail car and two baggage cars. One baggage man injured, crews unhurt, engine and tender damaged but the Lake Erie crew remained aboard.
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Messmore
Indiana University Board Taps Panel on Hospital Plan
The Indiana University board of trustees met at the Claypool hotel and appointed Judge Joseph L. Shea of Seymour as chairman along with J. W. Fesler of Indianapolis, William Lowe Bryan, and Rev. S. R. Lyon of Richmond. They will confer with Governor Marshall and the state plaza commission, plus the Indianapolis park board, to pursue unified action for the Robert W. Long Memorial hospital project.
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Seymour
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Prosecutor Files Charges Against Squire Thomas
Bloomington reports prosecutor Nevester filed an affidavit charging sixty year old Squire Thomas with involuntary manslaughter in the death of his seventeen year old stepdaughter Ethel Stewart. The act on February 1 allegedly caused her death and Thomas has fled. a reward is offered for his return by the girl's grandfather.
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Pastor Gustafson Stricken In Laporte Home
Laporte April 8 Dr F A Gustafson pastor of the new church here and a widely known Swedenborgian clergyman in the United States was found unconscious at his home after weeks of severe headaches. His condition is attributed to apoplexy. Dr Gustafson formerly served as grand prelate of the Knights of Pythias.
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Miami County dedicates new courthouse in gala ceremonies
The Miami county courthouse was dedicated at a cost of 325000 with Governor Marshall as the principal speaker. The rotunda rostrum hosted the address as thousands filled the business district for the ceremonies in Peru marked by festive attire and a large turnout.
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Miami County
Governor Marshall
Boy Shot During Mexican War Stunt Injures Eye
Ray Wells twelve is confined at home after Herman Haines thirteen shot him in the eye during a Mexican war stunt with friends. Physicians work to save the injured boy as authorities investigate the incident.
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Ray Wells
Herman Haines
Teenager Denied New Trial, Begins Reform School Sentence
Terre Haute April 8 Otto Griffith seventeen, recently sentenced to the Indiana reformatory for two to fourteen years for the assault on Miss Bernice Laughlin, a school teacher, was denied a new trial and will begin his term immediately.
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Marion politician convicted of bootlegging in 60 day jail term
In Marion on April 8 George Patterson a local politician was convicted in police court before Judge John O Willson of bootlegging. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and received sixty days in the county jail as part of his sentence.
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John O. Willson
Look-alike after marriage prompt in Stray Stories
A joke exchanges a quip about couples growing alike after years of marriage. Singleton remarks that a husband and wife share a similar sad expression, suggesting how long-term companionship may reflect in appearance.
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Is epilepsy conquered by New York doctors cure claims
Advices from many directions confirm reports that treatment for epilepsy by the Dr Waterman Institute physicians shows wonderful results. Old cases benefited and many patients claim cure. Persons should write to Dr Waterman Institute 122 East 25th St Branch 63 New York for a free supply.
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Generous Advice Sparks Wary Exchange
A nervous man asks why the Japanese would fight us. The calm reply suggests they await more tips from our military experts on how to proceed. The exchange hints at strategic caution amid heightened tensions.
Fortunes Reassigned in Witty Exchange at Court
Briggs-Iris clarifies that Mr Bigge transferred everything to her before his death. Henpecklett confirms the widow is now planning to make a further transfer to him, highlighting a claim over entailed assets and family disputes.
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Mr. Bigge
Henpecklett
Postum Beats Coffee Heart Ailments, Brooklyn Man Claims
A Brooklyn man details quitting coffee after 30 years and switching to Postum. He says thorough boiling 15 to 20 minutes improved taste and health, with heart palpitations ending except when coffee is consumed away from home. He notes Postum is non stimulating and invites readers to try a ten day trial.
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Postum
Fostum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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