Multiple notable 1900s figures in crimes science and society
A compendium of short items: Charles A Belling a Bronx National Bank official pleads to grand larceny and forgery involving forged stock certificates. Prof A O Leuschner confirms Comet Kaye's identity. Mark Lee a Chinese laundryman confined for suspected leprosy in Jersey City. Joseph Gardner arrested in Norfolk for leaving debts and bad checks. Horace Havemeyer resigns from American Sugar Refining board. Robert Room a labor leader dies after an assault in Boston. Lilian M N Stevens reelected president of the National WCTU. Andrew Carnegie commits 1.5 million for his Pittsburg technical school. Madge McClain recovering after being locked in a vault in St. Louis. Charles Orrin Breed collapses from heart. Count Leo Talsiei and wife reconcile in Astapova Russia. Commander Robert Platt in Washington hospitalized after cerebral embolism. John La Farge dies in Providence. Prince Henry of Prussia makes solo flights in an aero plane in Darmstadt.
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Charles A. Belling
Bronx National Hay
New York City
A. O. Leuschner
University of California At Berkeley
V. Corulli
Italy
Kaye
Mark Lee
Passaic
N. J
Joseph Gardner
Seatle
Wash
Norfolk
Brazil
Horace Havemeyer
H. O. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
Robert Room
Scottish Clans
Boston
Fathers’ Union
Lilian M. N. Stevens
Portland
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Union
Baltimore
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Madge McClain
St. Louis
Legro
Charles Orrin Breed
Newd
Lynn
Mass
Leo Talsiei
Lonesome Little
Astapova
Russia
Robert Platt
VU. S.N
Washington
John la Farge
Butler Hospital
Providence
RK L
la Farge
New York
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Darmstadt
Prince Henry
Aviator Ralph Johnstone Killed in Denver Flight Crash
General news reports Ralph Johnstone, holder of the world altitude record, plunging from 500 feet at Overland Park aviation field in Denver and dying instantly with extensive injuries. Bullets fly as 40,000 garment workers strike in Chicago, causing clashes, injuries, and arrests. Steamer San Giorgio reports two deaths possibly from cholera and a quarantine. Prince Victor Napoleon Bonafarte and Princess Clementine wedding noted in Moncalieri, Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Johnstone
Overland Pary Aviation Field
Denver
Col
Chicago
Stricker
France
Clementine
Leopold
Belgium
Thas
Moncafileri
Italy
Federal Judge clears Standard Oil case in Jackson Tenn
Federal Judge J McCall in Jackson Tenn directs jury to find Standard Oil Indiana not guilty as the United States fails to prove freight rate concessions violated Elkins law. Panama Canal strike by 100 boilermakers reported to Taft. Woolen duty frauds feared largest since Loeb cleansing. Predicted losses exceed 10 million.
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J. McCall
Jackson, Tenn
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
United States
Elkins
Taft
Panama Isthmus
Canal
Loeb, Jr
New York
House of Lords
Lord Rosebery
Imperial Window Glass Company
Pittsburg
Wickersham
New Mexico
Lord Crewe
Peers Chamber
Lord Lansdowne
Kalamazoo
Mich
Michigan Central
Schroeder
Connecticut
Portland
England
Weymouth
Chris Frederick
Bloomington
Ill
Andrew Wayland
Cleveland
Robert E. Wilson
Chicago
Southern
St. Louis
Officials Favor Grape Growing in Indiana
Indiana entomologist urges farmers to embrace grape culture for market and wine making as south central slopes show promise. Swiss settlers first attempted vines in 1870, later grafted on native roots after phylloxera, creating a growing industry. Also a call by Indiana Forestry association for public support to educate youth and protect forests through statewide membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Douglass
Switzerland County
America
Secretary Butler Deflects Criticism of English Prison System
Amos W. Butler secretary of the board of state charities says he has no quarrel with Sir Evelyn Ruggles-Brise chairman of the British prison commission who visited Indianapolis. The English official had denounced the American jail system during his U S visit and at the International Prison Congress in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos W. Butler
Board of State Charities
Sir Evelyn Ruggles-Brise
Indianapolis
England
Washington
Sir Evelyn
United States
Grubbs to Hold Place Four Months in State Office
Lew Ellingham of Decatur elected secretary of state and Frank J. Grubbs deputy secretary of state under Fred A. Sims agree to keep Grubbs in the office until the close of the general assembly four months hence. Ellingham will take charge November 27. Burt New, governor’s legal clerk, has discussed with J. L. Peetz the surrender of the office at the request of statistician-elect Thomas W. Brolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Ellingham
Decatur
Frank J. Grubbs
Fred A. Sims
Grubbs
Mr. Ellingham
General Assembly
Burt New
Marshall
Thomas W. Brolley
J. L. Peetz
Christian Endeavor Opens Indiana Campaign Led by Boston Leader
The state Christian Endeavor society will launch a campaign in Indiana on Thanksgiving Day with Karl Lehman interstate field secretary of Boston leading. The first meeting occurs in Huntington where Fort Wayne district convention is to be held. He will then visit major cities and towns. Indianapolis meetings are scheduled for December 11 and 12.
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Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
Indiana
Karl Lehman
Eld
Boston
Huntington
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Disease death trends in Indiana for 1909 report
Indiana state boards charts compare 1909 disease deaths with the ten year average. Pulmonary tuberculosis leads with about 4,000 deaths. organic heart disease and pneumonia vary above and below ten year averages. cancer rises in 1909. infant diseases, typhoid, minor tuberculosis, influenza, diphtheria, paralysis, meningitis, and smallpox show declines, suggesting control. Personal crises and combined accident deaths run above the ten year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
State News In Brier and Nearby Indiana
Hoosier briefs from multiple towns summarize marriages and deaths. Wabash teen Wabash-John R Young aged nineteen wed Hattie May Sutton after a license hiccup, then second license in Wabash. Anderson Peter Abel, fifty, a Big Four worker and former Pennsylvan ia glass factory manager, was killed when a yard engine backed over him. Logansport Virgil Berry, Cass circuit court suit for breach of promise by Nellie Beaman seeks 5000 dollars. Anderson John Lindley, sixty nine, and Emma Webb, sixty five, Elwood, marry in fifth unions. bride supported during ceremony. Columbus People's Saving and Trust board elects Reeves president Rose vice president Campbell secretary. local banks report over 2 million in deposits and 2.5 million in resources. Fort Wayne Moses E Richer, life term for murder by biting Charlie Coats, to be transported to Michigan City to commence sentence. he weeps at jail.
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Wabash
John R. Young
Huntington
Hattie May Sutton
Anderson
Peter Abel
Big Four
Abel
Pennsylvania Glass
Logansport
Virgil Berry
Nellie Beaman
Bloomington
Cass
Indiana University
John Lindley
Emma Webb
Elwood
Columbus
People's Saving and Trust Company
M. O. Reeves
H. L. Rose
H. M. Campbell
First National
Irwin’s
People’s
Fort Wayne
Moses E. Richer
Little Charlie Coats
A. M. Reichelderfer
Michigan City
Richer
Pain and Punchline in a Medical Farce
A patient endures two so-called specialists who debate appendicitis while prodding him. They fear surgery and debate his strength, prompting the patient to snap back with a sharp quip about being treated like cheese. The scene blends mock medical drama with a quick dash of humor.
Cure for Child's Skin Sores Boosts Cuticura Remedies
A nurse from Litchfield Connecticut recounts how a year and a half old boy suffered severe skin sores spreading over his body and nearly died. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for two months the sores healed completely and never returned.
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Egbert Sheledon
Litchfield
Conn
Satan Sent North Tale From Stonehaven Porter's Retort
In a dry Scottish humor vignette set near Aberdeen, Stonehaven porter Andra chats with a Salvation Army officer bound for Aberdeen to drive out the devil. The porter quips to drive him north, a quick, witty exchange noted by Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonehaven
Salvation Army
Aberdeen
London
Andra
Aerdeen
Porter
Football Season Hopes Rise With City Editor Talk
A brief exchange notes cautious optimism for football this season. The sporting writer says changes are likely but restricts ticket scalping. only one speculator may confront a patron at a time, reflecting orderly crowd management.
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Mass
Verily
Puck
Water and simple herbal remedy for rheumatism
A historic plea urges heavy water intake and a vegetable treatment plan for kidney and bladder disorders and rheumatism. It prescribes Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with frequent water consumption after meals and at night.
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General News
Santa Fe
N. M
National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Atlantic City
Richard Wyles
Bismarck
N. D
Theodore Roosevelt
Hadley
Missouri
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Gatun
Texas
Mexico
Campbell
Rock Springs
Rodriguez
Annapolis Naval Academy
Uruguay
B. W. Douglas
B. W. Douglass
Association
Indianapols
Indiana Forestry Association
P. O
Charles W. Fairbanks
George B. Lockwood
County
State Board of Accounts
Thomas W. Gronendyker
Henry County
Gronendyker
George W. Morris
William H. Halter
Wills Township
Laporte County
Dr. Hurty
State News IN
Brier
Satan
Railroad
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