Forty Thousand Catholics Cheer Roosevelt Letter Parade
Forty thousand Catholic laymen march along Fifth Avenue in New York in a display honoring Archbishop Farley and Cardinal Logue. President Roosevelt sends a congratulatory letter, and Cardinal Logue comments on divorce law and Christian Socialism as he plans further visits.
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Associated Press
New York
Fifth Ave
Logue
Armagh
Farley
Roosevelt
Cardinal Logue
Rome
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Thomas P. Berry
Washington Square
57Th Street
Central Park West
Knights of Columbus
Manhattan
Richmond
Bronx
Fairey
Washington
Lillian Rus sell Stars In Aging Stage Race House at Nelson
A Nelson crowd last night watched Lillian Rus sell again as a headliner in a melodrama about horse racing. The oldest living American actress, at fifty four, proved lively and persuasive in the role of Mrs Barrington while the supporting company showed gaps that let the star dominate.
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Liberty
Nelson
Indiana
Lillian
Barrington
Five Bodies Recovered At Chicago Reduction Plant Fire
Five bodies were pulled from the Chicago Reduction company plant ruins at Thirty ninth and Iron streets after an explosion and blaze last night. The death toll stood at six with seven others injured and 25 total killed, injured, or missing. Officials said six naptha tanks were over three quarters full at the time of the explosion, each with 78 000 gallon capacity. Fire crews cooled the debris and planned a full search for more corpses the next day.
City Traction Strike Averts Walkout After Concessions
Cleveland workers vote 1452 to 128 in favor of a strike but reach an agreement with the mayor and traction officials. Sessions continue to resolve disputes. No immediate two cent raise, but a future advance possible if the company shows surplus. Workers to pay fares for regular trips, uniforms may be bought by employees.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Municipal Traction Company
Behner
Knights and Ladies of Honor Entertain in Ben Hur Hall
Logan council hosted a cards and dancing event with thirty couples at Ben Hur hall. Winners at cards were Miss Nettie Hinkle first, Mrs. H. W. Cox second, Miss Cort Sands consolation. gentlemen’s prizes went to Charles Herron first and George Spangler second. Sixteen numbers plus three extras were danced.
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K. and
H. Entertain
Logan Council
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Ben Llur Hall
Nettie Hinkle
H. W. Cox
Cort Sands
Charles Herron
George Spangler
Epworth League to Elect Officers Monday
The Epworth league of Broadway Methodist Church will meet Monday evening in the church lecture rooms to elect officers for the next conference year and plan the work ahead. The nominating committee has prepared two candidates for each office, including Mrs. G. W. Walters and Will Rosier for president and other paired nominees for the remaining roles.
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Epworth League
Broadway Methodist Church
J. C. White
Will Rosier
William Ball
J. A. Jones
Betty Carson
G. W. Walters
Will Ball
J. N. Pendleton
Gladys White
Ruth Osborn
Charles Young
Miss Murphy
Eddie Wilson
Parker Beall
Ralph Stitman
Burglar Gets Five Dollars From Fisher Home
Mr and Mrs Nelson Fisher of Helm Street were away at a church gathering when burglars entered their house. A purse in a room contained five dollars missing after the back door was found open. Police investigated but no suspect was seen near the scene.
Boycott War Intensifies Between Chinese and Japanese Trade
Seattle Chinese merchants report Hong Kong merchants have started a boycott against Japanese ships and firms. Goods from China will be routed to Seattle and other U S ports on American vessels. The Kaga Maru brought word that major Chinese ports will join the boycott. The war aims to pressure Japan to surrender three hundred million yen.
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Celestial Kingdom
Japan
Burglary Foiled by Dog at Winemiller Home
A burglar attempts entry at Dorse Winemiller’s home on Sixteenth and Spears streets. The bull dog guarding the house is shot in the leg as the suspect flees after the gunfire, leaving the dog injured and the thief at large.
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Dorse Winemiller
Sixteenth
Spears
Escapes at Gates of the Penitentiary
Michigan City Indiana May 2 Vance Johnson escaped from Sam Farb Indianapolis bondsman en route to the state prison Johnson not handcuffed carried one arm in a sling After leaving the train Johnson and jailer James Hurley deputy T F Metger entered a saloon for a last drink Johnson feigned illness and blinded Farb with tobacco juice before escaping Farb pursued with his revolver but could not overtake him
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Associated Press
Michigan City
Ind
Vance Johnson
Sam Farb
Indianapolis
Johnson
Farb
Robber Caught After Pawn Scheme For $10,000 Jewelry
Charles Williams, a man of New York, was arrested after attempting to pawn $10,000 worth of jewelry stolen from a West 56th Street house. Williams gained entry by posing as a window measurer and fled with a casket of valuables before his capture.
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Associated Press
New York
West 56Th Street
Charles Williams
Willams
Campbell sues Hanly over hospital contract ruling damages $200000
Edwin M. Campbell files suit in Indianapolis to enjoin the Southeastern Indiana hospital for the insane board and Pulse and Porter from completing the Madison project. He claims illegal cancellation of his contract and seeks $200,000 damages, alleging his materials and tools on site are worth, and potential profit of $75,000, were lost when Friday’s award to others was made. He also says trustees lacked legal right to bar him from the work site.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Edwin M. Campbell
J. Frank Hanly
Southeastern Indiana Hospital For the Insane
Pulse and Porter
Madison
Campfied
Campfield
Pulse
Porter
Wallace's Circus At Peru Draws Big Crowds
About 300 people from Logansport attended the Wallace's circus opening in Peru with an estimated $500 taken from Logansport. Lillian Russell drew a Peru crowd of about fifty as a special car ran from that city. Two special cars shuttled between Peru and Logansport yesterday afternoon and last night.
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Wallace
Peru
Logansport
Lillian Russell
Weather and Snow Report From North Dakota Letter
W. D. Neher, long-time resident now in Cando, North Dakota, reports to his brother C. R. Neher that the region is very cold with eight inches of snow on the ground. The letter is dated Thursday, April 30.
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W. D. Neher
Cando
North Dakota
C. R. Neher
Ex express firms sue to halt Indiana rate cut
Six Indiana express companies sue in U S district court to stop the Indiana Railroad Commission from reducing express rates from 10 to 12 percent. Plaintiffs include United Express John C Platt president and Wells Fargo James C Fargo. The suit seeks to test the commission action and block implementation of the rate cut.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
United States District Court
Railroad Commission of
Thomas C. Platt
United Express Company
Johnston Livingston
National Express Company
Wells- Fargo Company
Levi C. West
Adams Express Company
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Pacific Express Company
James C. Fargo
American Express Company
Railroad Commission
Indiana Railroad Commission
Fleet Split In Two For A Celebration
Monterey California May 2 The Atlantic was split in two to celebrate its stay in Monterey Bay with simultaneous events in Monterey and Santa Cruz The first squadron including the Connecticut Kansas Vermont Louisiana Georgia New Jersey Rhode Island and Virginia sailed for Santa Cruz early today The second squadron remains until Monday afternoon when it will sail to Santa Cruz to complete the fleet A quiet enjoyable day followed with boxing bouts baseball games and boat races Liberty parties filled the streets and a naval and military ball at the Belmonte hotel drew officers from the navy army and Presidio.
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Associated Press
Monterey
Cal
Atlantic
Monterey Bay
Santa Cruz
Connecticut
Kansas
Vermont
Louisiana
Georgia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Virgina
City defers old orders until June per controller
Controller Middleton says no more calls for old city orders will be issued until next June. The city will receive its share of county taxes. many old orders were paid off last summer.
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Middleton
Fifth District Democratic Convention Date Set
Terre Haute Ind May 2 District Chairman Peter Foley announced the Fifth district Democratic congressional convention will be held May 26 with the place to be determined at a committee meeting next Tuesday. Governor hopeful Thomas R. Marshall will be present and speak.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Spek
Chicago Beats Purdue in Close Track Meet at Stuart Field
In Lafayette Indiana on May 2 Chicago defeated Purdue 62 to 55 in a tight dual track meet on Stuart field. Twelve hundred spectators enjoyed clear but cold weather conditions.
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Associated Press
Lafayette
Ind
Stuart Field
Chicago
Purdue
Barbecue Was A Bic Feature Gary Yesterday
Barbecue event noted in Gary yesterday with feature recognition. Details sparse but confirms local activity and focus on barbecue as a featured attraction. No further names or locations provided.
Largest Democratic gathering feeds 300 at Lake County barbecue
Hammond Indiana May 2 crowds at Lake County’s largest political meeting fed an estimated 3000. A big barbecue used three beeves eight hogs three veals two sheep with 12000 loaves of bread 1000 buns and pickles. Benjamin F Shively spoke joined by Stokes Jackson James Kirby Risk. Thomas R Marshall was expected but did not attend.
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Gary
Benjamin F. Shiveley
South Bend
Stokes” Jackson
James Kirby Risk
Lafayette
Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
Logansport Leaguers Beat Sheridan 8 to 1 In Raw Weather
The Logansport league team defeated Sheridan Illinois 8 to 1 as Carrol pitched and solid defense backed him. The squad travels to Spencer park to face the Gold Medals of Indianapolis this afternoon with extra cars planned for crowds. Rumors say Baird will run two teams in the area and Huntington may open the league season here Tuesday against a weakened squad.
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Carrol
Effner
Indianapolis
Spencer Park
American Association
Baird
Muncie
Huntington
Fogel
Gus
Tin Mill Starts at McKeesport After Idle Period
Pittsburg reported the Demmier tin mill oldest tin mill in the United States will resume operations in McKeesport Pa tomorrow after months of idleness. The reopening will provide work for 600 men.
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United States
McKeesport
New Citizen A Cushman Moves to Logansport
A. T. Cushman representing Watkins Medical Co of Winona Minnesota moved from Monticello to Logansport occupying a residence at 1217 Market Street.
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A. T. Cushman
The
Watkins Medical Company
Wino
Logansport
Market Street
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