Fire devastates Rome millinery worker in midnight blaze
Miss Bertha McConnaughy, former Rome milliner, lost nearly all personal effects in a fire at D. T. McCall's house. Nearly all roomers escaped in night clothes, with several narrowly avoiding death. Relief came from Rome residents who supplied clothing and essentials. she plans to move toward Lebanon and pursue work in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Crim
Bertha McGonnasis
CIA
Miss McConnaughy
D. T. McCall
Tablistiment
E Connsugny
Rome
Lebanon
Cincinnati
Social Gatherings Highlight Local Euchre Club Outing
Miss Haun and Messrs Kiteh led a Fort Gightly Euchre Club party on an Interurban ride to Dayton for a three course Turkey dinner at the Dayton House followed by more euchre. Miss Agnes Noughton of Lafayette attended as a guest. Lebanon ladies enjoyed an afternoon carche party hosted by Mrs Baker at Crawfordsville with many local guests and a luncheon. The Magazine Club met at Mrs Mae Perkins with papers by several members and a piano duet, no guests, two course luncheon concluding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Haun
Kiteh
R. W. Reynolds
Fort
Euchre
Agnes Noughton
Lafayette
Lebanon
BE. P. Baker
Crawfordsville
George Hogshire
City
Gertrude Neal
Indianapolis
M. Zion
John E. Richey
W.S. Ritchie
O. RB. Daily
SB. Artman
Phil Adier
F.S. Neal
Mae Perkins
Ella Lane
Minnie Kramer
J. 0. Brown
Fred Hechtell
Mabie Kleiser
Perkins
Lida Jerkins
Whitson and Erskine Wed in Chicago Street Home
The marriage of Join L Whitson and Amanda Erskine was solemnized at 7:30 P.M. in the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Carr on Chicago street. Rev C A Cook officiated. Mrs Erskine is the mother of Mrs Carr. The couple will reside in Avionsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Carr
Chicago Street
Join L Whitson
Amanda 2. Erskine
C. A. Cook
Indiana Republicans oppose ship subsidy plan marching to reform
At a conference Indiana Republican members urged a modified subsidy bill to boost U S trade with South America and the Orient. James Watson acted as spokesman declaring unity against the current House bill, while Crumpacker outlined a plan for mail contracts, crew voluntary enlistment, and naval retainers with wartime impressment provisions for auxiliaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoublin
James Watson
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
House
Indiana
United States
Orient
Crumpacker
Tis
South America
Senate
Liquor Legislation Aims Raise Indiana License Costs
Senator Thomas T. Moore of Greencastle will back and vote for stringent liquor laws in the coming session. Proposals include a county license fee of 1000 dollars to drive saloons out, a five year remonstrance law, and reduced burden on remonstrants by charging the license applicant. Additional anti saloon measures may restrict districts, cap saloons per population, or submit county saloon votes to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Moore
Greencastle
General Assembly
Indiana
Moore
Spared the Rod Case Against Mt Vernon School Board
Joseph Biggs of Vernon Indiana sues the Mt Vernon School Board for 22000 damages claiming his discharge as a colored teacher harmed his character and brought humiliation. The board contends he spared the rod too much or failed to spank unruly pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Biggs
Mt. Vernon
Fire at Holyoke causes massive blaze and losses
A disastrous fire broke out in the Mc Auflan and Wakelin Block at the corner of High and Dwight streets early today. A high gale hampered firemen who called for help from surrounding towns and Springfield. Early estimates place losses around 300,600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mongoxe, Mags
McAuflan & Wakelin
High and
Dwight Streets
Springfield
Maine Central wreck kills four near Annabessacook
Four people were killed and three seriously injured in a head-on collision between a special and a freight train near Annabessacook station Lewiston Maine. The wreck occurred late last night when orders were miscommunicated causing cars to derail and pile up on the opposite track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central
Lewiston
Maine Central Railroad
Adamless Eden colony plan for Refugio Texas women
An author proposing a 1000 woman colony in Refugio County Texas seeks state permission to grant women suffrage within the settlement. She has secured 5000 acres and plans farm ventures including truck farming fruit beekeeping poultry and dairy. The founder, Miss Hayden, is linked to temperance work and was a close associate of the late Frances Willard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Refugio
Texas
Hayden
Brances RE. Willard
Cornell Chi Psi House Burns At Cornell University
A fire at the Chi Psi fraternity house at Cornell University in Ithaca New York destroyed the chapter home, described as the finest and most elaborate in the United States. The blaze was not discovered until flames had already gutted the first floor. Three volunteer firemen were killed when walls collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N.Y
Chi Psi
Cornell University
Piske
United States
Wreck Caused by Misunderstood Orders Halted Track
A collision between a special and a regular train left four dead and several injured after eight of the thirteen cars of the special overturned the engine. Fireman Holges and Harri man and engineers Forrest Fletcher and Rowe died. Fireman Charles F. Freeman suffered a compound arm fracture and two brakemen were badly cut with severe burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holges
Forrest Fletcher
Harriman
Rowe
Lewiston
Charles F. Freeman
Central Christian Church hosts reception for new members
A reception will be held this evening by Central Christian Church members for those who joined during the recent meetings and for all who united in the past year. A pleasant time is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Funeral notice for Martin W. Witt at Bethel church
The hour of the funeral for the late Martin W. Witt has been changed to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethel. The notice appears in the deaths and funerals column and urges attendance for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin W. Witt
Bethel
Diphtheria Alert and Drug Advertising Probe Policy
The State Board of Health bulletin urges mothers to daily check their children's throats before school due to diphtheria in parts of the state. It condemns distributing medicines for advertising and proposes city ordinances to ban such practice. It notes the government spent fifty million on soil products but little on infant health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Tragedy as Wall Collapse Fatal to Firemen and Students
The first floor burned fiercely and many students were buried beneath collapsing walls. Attorneys A. B. Robinson John Tunsey, and volunteers Esty Landen were killed by falling debris. Missing include W. H Nichols of Chicago and W. W. Goetz of Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 8. Robinson
John Tunsey
Esty Landen
W. H Nichols
Chicago
W. W. Goetz
Milwaukee
Dr Lapponi Dies in Rome Pope's Physician
Dr Lapponi, physician to the Pope, died at seven this morning after a battle with stomach cancer and pneumonia. The Pope sent the apostolic benediction and mourned deeply upon hearing the news. He reportedly remarked that the Pope has a strong constitution and may outlive Leo X. Lapponi was popular among clericals and anti clericals alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Lapponi
Sail
Leo Xie
Lappon
Carnations Shipment Ordered by Chicago Firm
Oak Hill Green Houses received a morning order for seventy five dozen carnations from a Chicago firm and the shipment will be made at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill Green
Chicago
Oute
Inheritance tax measure on graduated levy proposal
A House bill by Representative Perkins of New York introduces a graduated inheritance tax on wealth transmission. Rates rise with relationship to the deceased and with the base amount, from no tax up to $10,000 and escalating to 25 percent on sums above $36,000,000, with varying multipliers by degree of kinship and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
New York
Simmiae Linas
Tolow
Bastc
Senate Adopts Penrose and Foraker Resolutions on Troop Discharge
Washington reports the Senate adopted the Penrose resolution requesting information on the discharge of Negro troops from the Twenty-fifth Infantry and the Foraker resolution directing the War Secretary to transmit all related information. Both carried identical Culberson amendments seeking the order to Maj. Penrose, who allegedly barred turnover of certain troops to Texas authorities. The two-hour debate proceeded without roll call or opposition, dividing over information requests and merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Penrose
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Foraker
Secretary of War
Culberson
Maj
Texas
Stolen street car sparks chase in East Liverpool
East Liverpool Ohio December 7 police seek a stranger who stole a street car, drove four miles taking fares from passengers, then fled. Conductor Deitz was briefly distracted at a pump as the thief signaled the start and the motorman, rain discouraged, did not suspect a thing. A second item notes Senator Hullom proposing a six year term for President and Vice President in a joint constitutional amendment, including eligibility for a new election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpoort
Ohio
Deitz
Itmerou
United States
Uullom
New Manager at Pierson Clyar Store in Dicks Building
Willard O. Hopkins of Indianapolis has assumed management of the Pierson Clyar Store located in the Dicks building on South Lebanon Street. Hopkins is described as an experienced man in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard O. Hopkins
Indianapolis
Pierson Clyar
Lebanon Street
Mr. Hopkins
Knights Templar Pilgrimage to Crawfordsville Celebrated
About eighteen Lebanon Knights Templar and an equal number from Frankfort visited Crawfordsville. They attended a Red Cross degree at Masse Temple, enjoyed a special theater performance, and dined at the Masonic Temple. Local and visiting leaders gave toasts and spoke at the gathering before the Lebanon group returned home, praising Crawfordsville hospitality and the city’s fine Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Knights Templar
Crawfordsville
Albert Miller
Masonic Temple
Order of Eastern Star
William Goltra
Crawfordsville Commandery
Daniel Sims
Lafayette
Oliver Gard
Frankfort
Demetrius ‘Tillotson
V. M. Zion
Emerson Ballard
Karl Wiltley
Order of the Temple
Lester Robinson
J. M. Shaw
C. E. Wilson
F. McKey
P. Biteh
Dr W. Scholtz
Will Jaques
Lafollette
John Spicklemire
Earnest Gabriel
C. D. Orear
Murderer Confesses in Dayton After Dawn Interrogation
In Dayton Ohio at four this morning David Curtis calmly admitted to killing Dona Gilman. The confession, given to bounty detectives, coroner, Pinkerton men, and Prosecuting Attorney Nevin, was complete in detail and produced satisfaction among officials that the Mont gomery county case is near closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, O
Tam
Dona Gilman
David Curtis
McBride
Kline
Coleman
Te Pinkerton Agency
Nevin
Montgomery County
Wreck on Michigan Central Near Otter Lake
A southbound Michigan Central passenger train on the Bay City and Detroit division jumped the track two miles north of Otter Lake. Four people were badly injured and twenty slightly hurt. The cause of the wreck was not yet explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Michigan Central
Bay City
Otter Lake
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HANON
Rome, GA
Bertha McConnaughy
Representative Moore
School Board
Mr. Vernon
Ind
Holyoke
Massachusetts
Loss
Annabessacook
Ters
Cornell
Central Christian Church Will
DR. Lapponi
Pope
Logal
Theaterium Performance and
Avid Curtis
Dayton
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