Practical value of birth registration in state versus church records
An article notes North Carolina’s lack of birth registration and its impact on justice in the State versus Cheadbake case. It describes how age was proven using church and school records, Bible entries, and memories, highlighting the need for birth registration laws now spreading to Iowa and Pennsylvania.
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North Carolina
Goodlake
Agor
Abe
North Corona
Family
Shad Tacher
Jer
Penitentiary Forsyeura
Miofoa Gsociation
Burleson Policy on Postmasters Terms Sparks Debate
Confusing early text suggests Postmaster General Burleson faces opposition over extending terms for postmasters in Iran or abroad. Officials debate policy to continue postmaster terms beyond their end dates, with strong opposition from some parties.
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Washington
Apr
Burleson Ain
Iran
Thal
Carrollton Man Joba Loggemen Dies After Illness
After three days of illness Joba Loggemen Sr. of Carrollton passed away at home. He was born in Carrollton sixty seven years ago and is survived by his wife Mary Likn, and ten children. The obituary notes his status as a leading local figure and mentions the epidemic of boat trouble in Carrollton with about 300 cases among residents. Richmond reports The Evening Item sold to F F Dodd of Decatur Illinois and a planned progressive policy.
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Carrollton
Kry
Joba Hb
Boos Mao
Ia Hom
Loggemen
Mary Ifuiin
Scrovi
Richmond
F. F. Dodd
Decatur
Ill
Governor Ralston Bids Flood Relief Funds
Governor Ralston and Red Cross director Bicknell agreed to send relief totaling forty five thousand to Logansport, Peru and Terre Haute for flood victims. Brookville Lawrenceburg Pogey county receive portions while remaining funds support other affected areas.
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Indianapolis
Ralston
Bicknell
Red Cross
Logansport
Joiara
Peru
Terre Haute
Brookville
Lawrencesburg
Pogey County
Appointment to State Board of Health Members Selected
Dr EH Sutton of Nurora and JS Boyers of Decatur were appointed and reappointed to the state Board of Health by Governor Ralston at a meeting. Gr Kellingham and Woo Oyprien oversaw the selection as terms for Sutton and Boyers expired March.
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EH. Sutton
Nurora
JS. Boyers
Decatur
State Board of Health
Ralston
Gr. Kellingham
Woo. Oyprien
Audie Ter
Uedee
Sutton
M. Puekero
Noblegwiles
Pr. Boyers
Broken trial features in Bedford jury case at county court
A crowded courtroom in Bedford Saturday heard a jury trial detailing alleged family dispute motives and valued assets. Key witnesses described complex notes and estates surrounding Dora B Button and others as proceedings focused on primacy of claims and damages.
Death of Nashville girl shocks Brown county amid coroner probe
Coroner investigates the death of Norman Taggart a Nashville girl. autopsy performed with stomach and kidneys sent to the state chemist for examination. Death occurred Saturday and has sparked intense countywide excitement and fears of violence.
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Etumbus
Dod
Norman Taggart
Hannibal Pouepeart
Nashville
Brown County
Examinaton
Democrat Wins Thirteenth District Seat in Massachusetts
John J. Mitchell a Democrat from Marlboro won the Thirteenth district congressional seat by about 4455 votes over Republican Alfred IL Cutting. The result cements party control in a closely watched race.
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Seaton
Mass
John J. Mitchell
Marlboro
Alfred IL. Cutting
President Wilson weighs weather bureau probe into Moore scandal
President Wilson signals public investigation of alleged weather bureau irregularities linked to Prof Moore. Representative Fowler will seek House rules committee inquiry instead of Agriculture panel. James Berry accuses Moore of forging support and funding a $20,000 banquet to boost his bid for Secretary of Agriculture.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Wilson
Weather Bureau
Moore
Houston
White House
Fowler
Illinois
Committee On Agriculture
James Berry
Berry
Nine Die In Fire At New Jersey Hotel
A hotel blaze killed nine people on April 1 as guests slept. The disaster trapped occupants before dawn. others leaped from windows to escape. The list of identified dead includes John Mogs Albany and Antonio Nicolini New York among others. Nicolai reportedly returned to save a harp before perishing.
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Ie Wilson
Thames
Walla
John Mogs
Albany
Albany; Creature Time Tous, Piercefiedd
Antonio Nicolini
New Yorks
Philhp Conners
Malone
Albert Robideau
Feed Trouchon
Nicolai
Wilson Nominates Breckenridge Harris and Thompson for Posts
President Wilson nominates Henry S. Breckenridge of Kentucky for Assistant Secretary of War William J. Harris of Georgia for Director of the Census and Samuel Houston Thompson Jr of Denver for Assistant Attorney General through a Washington dispatch dated April 17.
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Washington
Wilson
Henry S. Breckenridge
Kentucky
William J. Harris
Georgia
Samuel Houston Thompson, Jr
Denver
Conductor Killed in Train Collision Near Indianapolis
In Indiana a conductor from Jeffersonville named John Yunker was killed when a passenger train derailed after sideswiping a waiting freight on the Pennsylvania system. The incident left both engines ditched as rescue units responded in the suburb.
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Indianapolis
John Yunker
Convineman
Jeffersonville
Louisville
Pennsylvania
Obituary of Belle Jackson Wells in Bethel church service
Belle Jackson Wells dies after pneumonia complications on Easter morning. Born February 2, she married Clem L. Wells in 1892 and left a daughter, Sophia. She was active in Bethel M church and Carmel Ladies Club, with a devoted husband and caring niece. Funeral was held March 26 at Bethel church.
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Belle Jackson Wella
Belle
Mitha
Rod
Jieetor Malis
Bethel M
Althe
Carmel
Tadiex Club
Clem Wells
Sophia
Belle Jackson
Isom Jackson
Clem L. Wells
Carl Henry
Krerper
Natalie Smyth
Funeral a Rainward Saluda Grange Service Wrecked by Downpour
Interment was in Bethel cemetery with a large floral display. The Saluda Grange planned a grand service at the grave but rain forced cancellation. The bereaved family included the husband and daughter, the Civil War veteran Thomas Jackson, a steps mother and mother-in-law, two sisters Mia and Ella Smyth of Hoopeston, Tih and Mrs Jessie Noe of Tondianapoli, several half sisters, many nieces and nephews, and other relatives. The message offers heartfelt sympathy and faith in God’s plan.
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Bethel Cemetery
Saluda Grange
Thomas Jackson
Mia
Ella Smyth
Hoopeston
Tih
Jessie Noe
Tondianapoli
Cordilia Mre
Superintendent Reports Indiana Boys' School Costs Shared
Guy Hanna superintendent at Plainfield filed the semi annual report with the Treasurer of State for the six months ending March 31. The state paid 21 583 11 for upkeep while counties with inmates paid a similar amount. Counties cover one half of expenses pro rated by inmates. There were 701 boys in the institution. Jefferson county had two boys and paid 19 68.
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Guy Hanna
Indiana Boys’ School
Plainfield
Jefferson County
Notice of Administration for John Yager Estate
The undersigned appointed by the Jefferson County Circuit Court as Administrator of the estate of John Yager, deceased. The estate is described as sole rent. Curtis Marshall, Attorney, notes April 12, 1913 as the date.
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Circuit Court
Jefferson County
Indiana
John Yager
John E. Yager
Curtis Marshall
Estate of William Weber Administrator Named
Administrator George P. Kellar of Jefferson County to settle the estate of William Weber now declared insolvent. Sulzer and Bear attorneys appear for the administrator with filing dated April 11, 1913.
Milton Eyes Electric Line Extension From Louisville Railway
Bedford April 16 Milton may pursue extending the Louisville City Railway electric line from LaGrange through Milton to Madison Indiana. Wealthy citizens promise inducements including one offer of 20000 with conditions. others pledge smaller sums to attract either electric or steam service, aided by Trimble County fruit shipments.
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Bedford
Louisville City Railway
Lagrang
Milton
Madison
Ind
Trimble County
Dayton Flood Survivor Told by Ohio Relative
Mrs. B F Jacobs of Dayton Ohio escaped unharmed after a severe flood that nearly destroyed Dayton. Her daughter Mrs John A Waithen of Lebanon reports her marooning on an upper floor without light or heat for days. Wathen family notes Dayton property losses estimated between 75 million and 150 million dollars.
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B. F. Jacobs
Dayton
Ohio
John A. Waithen
Weather Bureau Chief Willis Moore Dismissed
Willis Moore head of the Weather Bureau in Washington was dismissed by the president. The April 16 notice reports Moore’s removal from his position amid the administration change and weather service leadership shifts.
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Washington
Willis Moore
Weather Bureau
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Paes
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Inethuert Mor
John F. Logeman
Carroll County
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Boyers
Capt. Fix
Trimdie
Petford
Dora B. Button
Tate
Diaitten
Dobey
Hulds
Democrat
Jolne J. Mitchell
Massachusetts
Secretary of War
Encineman
Pennsy
New York
John Anhut
Matteawan Asylum
Harry Thaw
Belle Jackson Wells
Louis F. Anger
Union Station
State of
William Weber
George P. Kellar
Sulzer & Bear
Ys. Aprizwat
Milton, KY
Louisville Railway Co
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