Sultan Planned Adana Massacre Planned for April 24
Documents found in Constantinople reveal preparations for a mass killing of foreigners including diplomats on April 24. The Turkish cabinet resigned May 5, new ministry formed April 30 with Tewfik Pasha as grand vizier. Thirteen civilians and soldiers were hanged by military courts in several locations for murder.
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Tewfik Pasha
Constantinople
Ifr
Tousef
Mohammed “Arslan
Ministry of ‘War
Ministry of ‘War and Three Men At ‘the Stamboul
Galata
Mourad
Nizam
Stamboul
Gatakia
Turkey
Kessab
J. M. Ralph
Reformed Presbyterian Church
United States
Band Elects Officers at City Rehearsal
The Citizens Band held a regu ard rehearsal with twenty five members present. Officers elected include President Joseph R Ridgeway manager Frank Dickerson secretary treasurer James H Smith trustees Alonzo Fenwick Charles I Tickener James H Smith and musical director Charles W Stewart. The band, largest of its kind in the city, invites engagements and plans new music for a popular summer.
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Citizens ‘Band
Josseph R. Ridgeway
Farmers for Revenge stir Monroe dry vote push
Special to The Tribune Bloomington Indiana May 3 192? Monroe dry forces expect a large temperance vote to overcome wet rural opposition. Farmers back hitchback agitation threaten to vote wet to spite Bloomington as a petition signed by about 1600 voters seeks election on May 25.
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Tribune
Bloomington
Ind
Monroe
Pittsburg Officials Watch Bradford Division Construction
Reports indicate six weeks remain before groundbreaking on a ninety mile Bradford division track project between onward and Horatio. The Panhandle plans to spend about six million dollars and acquire over 200 acres, with completion expected in about three years. Local and Pittsburg officials await a final decision from higher ups before starting work.
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Onward
Horatio
Pittsburg
Hartsdale
Panhandle
Gary
Madison County Petition Tops Indiana Option Campaign
The Madison County Option League reports a 5182 name petition for a second special election, 1739 over the required amount, with its Democratic county official as chairman. Saloon keeper Huncilman challenges mayoral power to revoke a license after three liquor law fines, with Judge Austill granting a temporary prohibition against Mayor Hardie and Police Superintendent Robbins.
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Anderson Township
Hardie
Robbins
Huncilman
Warsaw and Peru Interurban Line to Open for Through Service
Warsaw Indiana May 3 plans of the Winona Interurban Company call for through service between Warsaw and Peru within two months. Current operation runs from Warsaw to Mentone thirteen miles, the only interurban link in the northern and central state portion.
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the Tribune
Warsaw
Ind
Winona Interurban Company
Peru
Mentone
Interur
Coe
Panhandle Enginer Dies Suddenly
Dennis Clifford Panhandle yard engineer died suddenly Sunday morning about 6 30 while en route to the round house to start his engine. He collapsed after a rest on a steps and was pronounced dead at home from heart failure. He was 48 and survived by a widow four step children and a sister. Funeral today at 2 30 p m.
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Dennis Clifford
Panhandle Yard
Round House
John Ahern
12Th
George Streets
C. E. Jones
Spear Street
Miller
Edith
Mary
Webster
Jesse
Beachler
Gray
One More Lion Falls Before Roosevelt In Africa
Naibroi in British East Africa reports Theodore Roosevelt bagged another lion at Wani near Kapiti, bringing his expedition total to three. Kermit Roosevelt reportedly felled a cheetah. reports claim arrival at Nairobi May 15 before Solik.
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Associated Press
Naibroi
British East Africa
Theodore
Roosevelt
Wani
Kapiti
Honéss
Kermit
Rosevelt
Markesmen
Nairobi
Solik
Mr. Roosevelt
Marrow
Peace Congress Opened With Carl Schiller Theme
Eminent authorities at the second national peace congress in Chicago discuss war’s consuming effect on nations and the path to universal peace. Speakers include David Starr Jordan, Joseph B. Burtt, Paul S. Reinsch, H. T. Kealing, Graham Taylor, Samuel Gompers, and Carl D. Thompson.
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Schiller
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford, Jr
Paul S. Reinsch
University of Wisconsin
H. T. Kealing
Nashville
Tenn
Graham Taylor
Chicago
Organized Labor
Samuel
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
International
Rentsch Lands Hospital Bond Forgery Suspect Edward Rentsch
Local notes describe Edward Rentsch, once a wealthy Indianapolis liquor dealer and sporting man, in connection with forgery schemes tied to hospital funding. Authorities detail alleged smooth fraud and criminal activity as part of his past.
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Edward. Retsch
Indianapolis
Patrolman Kroeger Improves as Doctors Predict Recovery
At three this morning Patrolman Kroeger showed a favorable condition and rested well after a long night. Doctors previously feared for his life but Sunday noon improvement gave him renewed hope and he now believes he will recover.
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Kroeger
Pearce Held on Shooting Charge Faces Court But Denies Guilt
Deputy Sheriff notes Charles Pearce showed no concern for Kroeger after the shooting until word of Kroeger’s improving health. Pearce may be arraigned in circuit court this week as grand jury weighs an indictment. If indicted, Pearce will receive court-appointed defense with county funds for experts and transcripts if needed. Kroeger’s condition improved at noon Sunday with the ability to take nourishment and doctors foresee recovery.
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Pearce
Grand ‘Jury
Marion
Kroeger
Defend Lumber Duty Debate Moves Through Senate
In Washington on May 3, Senator Piles of Washington defended the Dingley bill duty on lumber. He was followed by Borah who argued the income tax. Borah asserted the tax is just for revenue and, given Supreme Court divisions, urged Congress to again submit the constitutionality question to the court.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Piles of
Borah
Supreme. Court
United States
Congress
Insane Woman Kills Then Takes Own Life after Memorial Card Incident
Mrs Bernard Rister of Stafford Springs Connecticut killed by an axe blow to the head after a caller Charles E Emory from Boston delivered memorial cards for a deceased daughter Elsie. She then shot and killed her two year old son Bernard and fatally shot herself. The tragedy occurred this morning in a house where a memorial card supposedly triggered the mother's rage.
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Rister
Charles
E. Emory
Boston
Marion Cabby Averts Wreck by Flagging Freight Runaway
A Marion night cab driver named Wright stopped two runaway switch engines that started from the coal docks and then flagged an eastbound freight at Twenty-Second Street bridge, preventing a possible deadly collision. The crew on the freight were from Logansport. no names released. The cause appears to be the throttle left open while the engines were being fired up.
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Wright
Twenty- Second Street
Logansport
Trial Transcript Reveals Turbulent Hains Family Testimony
Court heard Maj John P Hains defendant and witnesses describe domestic strife involving Emma Lavelle and Annis. Testimony covered Thornton Hains and captain Hains Philippines absence and quarrels with Mrs Hains. The witness recounted remarks and visits linking Annis to J P Hains during the week of the trial.
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Pe Hains
Willi E. Annis
Suprem Court
John
Hainsn
Thornton - Hains
Hisself
Bayside
Annis
DeWitt
Ay Sands
Emma Lavelle
Thornton
Catain
Thornton Hains
Hains
Philippines
Mrs Kramer Struck by Valley Traction Car Near Rural Route No
Mrs Kramer living south of the city on Rural Route No ay was struck by a Valley traction car while driving home yesterday evening and 1 30 on Erie avenue. The horse bolted and threw her into the street but she escaped with a few minor bruises. Mr Kramer was uninjured. The buggy was demolished losing a top wheel and other parts. The horse ran three blocks before being stopped.
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Kramer
Erie Avenue
Bas
Non-Union Bread Sparks Large Riot
The incident involves bread workers amid tensions with unionization plans. Police reported clashes between factions, with property damage and several arrests as crowds gathered near a bakery district. Investigations continue to determine triggers and responsible parties.
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Panhan
Idie
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Tain
Lafayette
Anderson
Monster
The
Anderson, Ind
Madi
Son County Option League
Tion
Madison County Option League
Indiana Legislature
Mr. Cochran
Madison
Ison County
Enginger
Dennis
Clifford
Africa
David Starr Jor
Dan
Persia
Rome
France
Jan der Krieg Verschlingt Immer Die Besten
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Pierge
Bulletin
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Kroe
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Springs
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