Senate review of Taft admin and confederated privilege
In a sweeping Senate speech La Follette attacked Taft administration methods as a contest between plain people and privileged interests. Illinois Governor Deneen disputed Lorimer election testimony, while Harvey W Wiley faced calls to resign over alleged improper arrangements with Dr Busby. The Canadian reciprocity bill faced a defeated free list amendment, and Alaska waterfront funds were probe in Washington as Morgan Guggenheim seeks control of a key transit route and coal fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
United States Senate
Taft
Deneen
Illinois
Lorimer Investigating Committee
Senator Lorimer
Edward Hines
Chicago
United States
Senate
Controller Bay
Alaska
Morgan-Guggenheim
Washington
Showers of misfortune and intrigues across far places
A sweeping slice of foreign and domestic headlines. Mrs Josephine Swanton tracks a mystical ring from Chester to Boston amid belief her husband is pursued by Indian mystics. In New Jersey Governor Wilson receives a governor's check from the state comptroller. A deadly bridge accident in Bridgeport, Conn leaves twelve dead and many injured after a train crashes through a via duct. Peavey Grain Company owner Pettit dies by drowning in Chicago. Sir Eldon Gorst, British Egypt minister, dies. Walla Walla adopts the commission plan and elects Dr. J. F. Cropp as mayor. A counterfeiting case ends in a suspect leaping to death in New York. Mexican battles near Puebla claim many lives. Fort Lee ferry incident leaves prisoners in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Swanton
Chester
England
Boston
India
Various 1920s Headlines From U.S. Municipal and National News
A mixed set of brief items reports U S government dealings with Mexico over reimbursements for losses from a revolution in Pensacola Florida a Carnegie library funding dispute a Philadelphia insurance raid a turbine powered U S collier speed test indictments in Chicago and Los Angeles trials and deaths in aviation and sensational local crimes.
Prominent Sängerin Sarah Hoershy Marsh Dead in Paris
The German born Sarah Hoershy Marsh, famed in musical circles, died at her Paris home at age seventy. The article notes marriages and royal ceremonies in Europe, including Emma Lames and Emile de Gogorza wedding, and a bronze William Penn tablet in London. The Poltava battleship, 23,000 tons, launched at St. Petersburg on Poltava battle anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hoershy Marsh
Paris
Clarence Sceddy
Emma Lames
Emile de Gogorza
Barytone
St. Pierre de Challet
Mme. Eames
Admiralty
St. Petersburg
Poltava
Brilliant Opening of Grand Circuit in 1911 Season
Indianapolis reports a brilliant Grand Circuit start at the state fair with eleven heats all under 2:12 and the fastest at 2:06. Governor Marshall halted betting with no arrests as track officials eliminated the ring. Geers marked the first 2:10 trotter of the season with Anvil, while pacers featured the Limit and Ginger in dramatic heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Marshall
Geers
Tennessee
Anvil
George Hi. Estabrook
Denver
Colo
Gus Macey
Kentucky
Maysie Winder
Ginger
Kansas
Maggie Winder
Driver Jones
Nations Match Team Picked For National Guard Rifle Honor
The Indiana National Guard rifle team selection at Fort Benjamin Harrison ended with shifts in lineup as competitors contended for the Camp Perry national match. Lt Van Auken rose to first after an 89 in the skirmish, while Sgt Garland held second. Middleton fell from contention after a miss, and Middleton eliminated in tossup. Sergt Claude Longfellow won the 800-yard Tyre match with 49 of 50 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guard
Camp Perry
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
John Crain
Angola
Glenn van Auken
Crain
Garland
Renssclear
McKee
van Auken
Hart
Middleton
Connersville
Wimmer
Company B
Terre Haute
Sergt
Claude Longfellow
Warsaw
First Rabies Patient Treated Under State Plan
Alphus M. Seward a three year old of West Terre Haute becomes the first patient treated for hydrophobia under the new state board program. He was bitten by a cat while playing outside and the cat’s head was sent to the state lab for testing. Frank Seward plans to bring his son to Indianapolis for Pasteur treatment funded by the Foor act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Alphus M. Seward
West Terre Haute
Wich
Seward
Statehouse
Frank Sewerd
Vigo County
Indianapolis
State Board
Choose Girls for Models by Indiana Photographers
Two Warsaw girls Mabel Doremire and Minnie Lloyd were selected as models by Indiana Photographers' association officers. The group will pose, shoot, and develop negatives for entry in a contest as part of the new wrinkle this year, with about 200 photographers present at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Mabel Doremire
Minnie Lloyd
Indiana Photographers’ Association
Luckow Company Incorporation Filed in Franklin
Articles of incorporation filed for Luckow company to operate grain elevators and mills with capital stock of 100000 and directors William Luckow W W Luckow and Clara Luckow The Steam Dye and Swiss Cleaning Works incorporated Noblesville capital stock 10000 directors Elizabeth A Coulter Frank Van and John Davey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shate
Luckow Company
Franklin
Capital Stock
William Luckow
W. W. Luckow
Clara Luckow
Steam Dye and Swiss Cleaning Works (Incorporated
Noblesville
Elizabeth A. Coulter
Frank van
John Davey
State Board to Treat Rabies Cases at Statehouse Lab
The state board of health will treat indigent rabies patients in the laboratory on the statehouse third floor under a new law. An eastern serum supplier has been arranged, with plans to involve local physicians later. Dr King says the treatment is safe for children and that data will be collected for study. The board convenes this month after resignations and new appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Statehouse
King
State Board
W.N. Wishard
Clears Up School Funds From Land Sales
The state board of accounts will soon hand over a set of books to Charles A Great House showing complete information on funds from congressional school lands. Field Examiners Thornton and Pence spent months adjusting a multi million dollar fund. Counties wrongfully held or were deprived of money the records will reveal history and ledgers of all sales and inter county debits and credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Accounts
Charles A. Greathouse
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Thornton and Pence
Barnard Discusses Pure Food and Slaughterhouse Inspection
H B Barnard state food and drug commissioner of Indianapolis spoke at the Women's congress in Winona Lake on consumer relations to the pure food movement. He noted that official inspection for smaller slaughter houses is a looming Indiana legislature issue and that public officials rely on women’s clubs for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Indiana
H. B.B. Barnard
Indianapolis
Winona Lake
Threshing Party Food Sickness Strikes Fifteen
Fifteen of twenty people at a threshing dinner on the Jacob Ayres farm near Greentown fall seriously ill after eating meat believed tainted. Mrs Ayres becomes the sickest as several guests suffer violent nausea. authorities suspect ptomaine poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Jacob Ayres
Greentown
Fire Protection Assured Campers
Battle Ground campers will gain improved water and sewer plans for the Battle Ground Camp Meeting grounds. Rev. W. E. McKenzie of Indianapolis outlines hydrant locations and a volunteer fire department with a hose reel to be centrally located. The main fire plug will be near the tabernacle and hotel with additional plugs at the ends of the mains for distant cottages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Ground
Battle Ground Camp Meeting Grounds
W. E. McKenzie
Indianapolis
Tabernacle
Charges Against Jail Not Found To Be True
Miss Ethel Clark of the state board of charities, sent by Governor Marshall, concluded after interviews that Rev. Edmund A. Neville's charges about jail treatment were unfounded. Visitors reported they were treated courteously by Sheriff W. A. Oharra, Mrs. Oharra, and other jail officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ethel Clark
State Board of Charities
Marshall
Edmund A. Neville
Grace Episcopal Church
Delaware County
Miss Clark
W. A.o’harra
O’harra
Governor appoints Baldwin as state entomologist
Governor Marshall named C. H. Baldwin of Goshen to a three year term as state entomologist, succeeding Benjamin W. Douglass. Baldwin, a Goshen high school biology instructor and Bucknell University graduate, will take office by September 1 with Douglass allowed to resign early. Baldwin is a Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Indianapolis
Marshall
C. H. Baldwin
Goshen
Benjamin W. Douglass
Douglass
Goshen School
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
Father Finds Son's Body Drowned in Snapps Creek
Vincennes July 15 Otto Pea eighteen years old was drowned in Snapps creek. The body found in three feet of water by his father Emery Pea and uncle Andrew Pea after 12 hours search. The boy went alone to swim and clothing on the bank led rescuers to the body. The head and back show bruising from the rocky bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Otto Pea
Snapps Creek
Emery Pea
Andrew Pea
Librarian's Place and Power Highlighted at Earlham Meeting
Mrs. Theresa Elmendorf of Buffalo New York president of the American Library Association delivered the closing address at Earlham during a three day library meeting. She warned librarians wield significant influence in the community and called for superior training for those in library roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Earlham
Theresa Elmendorf
Buffalo
N. Y
American Library Association
Cripples Organize for Protection in Indiana Cities
A state organization of cripples is forming in Kokomo to protect unfortunates and advance their interests. Leaders Lafayette Kokomo and Logansport push the crusade against what they call indecent mendicants and police campaigns to rid cities of dependent cripples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Lafayette
Logansport
Farmer Dies After Fall From Wagon Load Of Wheat
Ellett Pearson a 71 year old Tippecanoe farmer died when he fell backward from a wagon loaded with sheaf wheat while helping thrash at the home of Mrs Emma Ranch one mile north of Pettit Lafayette July 15. He broke his neck and died almost instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ellett Pearson
Pearson
Emma Ranch
Pettit
Beacon Nears Completion in Gary Lighthouse
Gary July 15 The new government lighthouse costing 100000 dollars nears completion. Four acetylene lights of 10000 candle power each will guide mariners into Gary harbor. The structure is described as one of the finest on the south shore of Lake Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Lake Michigan
Pitiful eczema case shows dramatic infant recovery
A Mill Hall Pa mother describes eight weeks of severe infant eczema covering the body including eyes ears and scalp. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the baby recovered in four weeks with hair regrown and no clothing tolerated. The owner urges others to try the Cuticura remedies and offers samples by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Rosser
Mill Hall
Cuticura
Boston
Lovers Lane Turns Busy at Hotel Piazza
A Clerk directs a couple to a crowded lovers lane on the hotel piazza where a barber shop porter hands out checks to guests. The scene captures a bustling, discreet rendezvous area as described in the Judge's Library fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovers’ Lane
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad
Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease to shake into your shoes for corns bunions ingrowing nails swollen feet blisters and callous spots. Sold everywhere 25e. Free same ble. Address Allen S Olmstead Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Rey
Allen S
Olmstead
le Roy
N.Y
Right to a Dot in Niagara Falls Water Exchange
A brief cartoonish exchange cited by the Christian Advocate: he claims to know how much water runs over Niagara Falls and tallies it as two pints to a quart in a witty reckoning. The dialog mocks precise measurement in a playful flirtation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Christian Advocate
Dr Pierce’s Pellets Promote Digestive Health in Candy Form
A historical ad touts Dr Pierce’s Pellets as small sugar coated tablets that can be eaten like candy. The claim states they regulate and invigorate the stomach liver and bowels and cure constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Carter
Man Relies on Grass Watering Wisdom for Green Graverg
A terse note suggests a man cannot always depend on a grass whow to keep his graverg green, implying uncertainty in garden care guidance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Doctor Wiley
Wi. HW. Busby
Columbia University
Ackerman
New Jersey Senate
Wilson
State Comptroller’s Department
Federal Express
Houston
New York, New Haven & Wartford
Bridgeport
Cann
Sir Eldon Gorst
Egypt
Lord Crenen
Francisco Martino
Fort Lee
New York
Twenty-ninth Battalion
Puebla
Mex
Saragoza
American State Department
Mexico
Pensacola
Fla
Philadelphia
Samuel W. McCulloch
Baltimore
Neptune
Aviation
Dan A. Kreamer
John F. Treat
Fargo
N. D
Imperial Council
Rochester
Los Angeles
Cal
Supreme Council
J. J. and
J. B. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Are
Charles T. Montague
Mattoon,l
National Board of the Y. W. C. A
Lexington Avenue
Fifty-second Street
New York State
Albany
Staten Island
Albert Brighton
State, War and Navy Building
White House
Massillon
Ohio
Harvey Mickells
George F. Keller
Crags and Canon Securities Company
Garnet M. Wigle
Arvada
Col
Carroll G. Pearse
Sklwaukee
National Educational Association
San Francisco
Prince Edward
King George
Queen Maury
Prince of Wales
Carnavon Castle
Wiliam Penn
All Hallows Church
London
Pennsylvania Society of New York
State Fair Grounds
Bush Leaguer
Vin Auken
Bailey
Goodwin
Jarrett
Balls
Bay
State
Board
Eczema
Carters
Nulever
PILES
Daisy Fly Killer
Ste Kalb Ave
Creeklyn
N.J
Chamber of Commerce
Mt Vernon
Soutterm Timber
Burns
Tou Tres
Apokane
Wisconsin
Rite Today
John Arnold
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