Liquor Seizure at Danville Drug Store Under Blind Tiger Law
Danville Indiana February 12 officers confiscated liquor and wine from George Hyland’s Litton drug store under the blind tiger statute. Glassware suggested liquor use though no beer evidence found. Hyland, who held no registered pharmacist, posted 150 cash bond for February 14 preliminary hearing.
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Danville
Ind
James L. Leak
Ora Leak
George Hyland
Litton
Oliver Wilholte
Marshal William Saunders
Clark
Hyland
Lee Trotter
Settled with the county over former St. Phillips treasurer
Bondsmen of Henry Fisher paid $11,083.40 toward an $8,800 shortfall at term end, claiming errors in crediting funds. Frederick Morlock’s estate paid $8,807. Morlock died ill and was short in accounts. A balance remains to be settled amid accusations of misused public funds and asset sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Henry Fisher
St. Phillips
Fisher
Frederick Morlock
Morlock
Offen
Moerteck
Bank depositors set to receive 18 percent division plan
In Logansport and Rensselaer a receiver Willard Hott ordered an 18 percent dividend to depositors at the defunct Baldwin Dagne Lanks and Waldwin Dague banks. Jude Stanley of Rensselaer backed a similar action for the Waldwin Dague bank at Geedland. After a conference with receivers, depositors with $ th deposits or less will be paid in full, closing about 264 accounts.
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Logansport
Bacry Lice
Willard B- Hott
Cefanet Baldwin- Dagne Lanks
Amite and
Fowler
Jude Stanley
Rensselaer
Waldwin-Dague Bank
Geedland
Three Licenses Revoked in Dry Pulaski County
Winamac Indiana February 12 For the first time in its history Pulaski county is dry and will stay so for about two years as legitimate sales of intoxicants end. The three remaining saloons in Winamac Star City and Dunham have been closed by Judge John C Nye who revoked their licenses.
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Winamac
Ind
Pulaski County
Star City
Dunham
John C. Nye
Fierce Local Fight Over Saloon Remonstrances
In Valparaiso Indiana on February 12 a sharp clash erupts between saloon advocates and temperance forces. Both camps flood streets with signature drives and brewmen backers fund the opposition while business leaders face boycott threats for signing anti liquor remonstrances.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Train Hold Up Reported On Alpine & Fort Bragg Line
Two masked men stopped a California train near Glen Blair Junction collecting valuables while one threatened passengers with a gun. Authorities pursue possible suspects as the incident unfolds near Okiah.
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California
Okiah
Cal
Alpine
Fort Bragg
Glen Blair Junction
Boni de Castellane found guilty of assault in Paris
Count Boni de Castellane, ex husband of Anna Gould, was convicted of criminal assault and battery on Prince Helie de Sazan, his cousin, in Paris. He was fined two dollars and one cent damages. the Jan 2 clash arose after words and a face swat amid disputes over Madame Gould, with Count Jean's charge dismissed.
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Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Anna Gould
New York
Helie de Sazan
Count Boni
Swat
Count Bont
Count Jean
Prince Helie
Madame Gould
Typographical Union Leaders Fined and jailed in New York
Patrick H. McCormick known as Big Si along with George W. Jackson and Vincent J. Costello were fined 259 each and jailed twenty days for disobedience of a 1936 injunction obtained by the Typothetae of New York. Thomas Bennett and William S. Anderson were fined 194 each. Justice Bischof imposed the sentences in the supreme court.
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New York
Patrick H. McCormick
Big Si
George W. Jackson
Vinecent J. Costello
Typothetae of
Thomas Bennett
William S. Anderson
Justice Bischof
Supreme Court
Fire at Gye-stary building sparks panic rescue efforts
In Cineipiati a blaze at the Gye-stary building injures a fireman likely fatally and nearly triggers a deadly panic. Several hundred workers and occupants flee as prompt action prevents a worse disaster. losses are reported near to Leo.
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Cineipiati
Leo
Gye-stary
Worked His Way to the Top
James D. Layng vice president of the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis railroad died at 1 20 this morning at his New York City home. Layng rose from a rodman on the Ohio and Pennsylvania railroad to become a leading rail executive.
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New York
James D. Lasyng
Cleve- Jana
Cincinnati, Chicaso & St. Louis
Mr. Layng
Ohio & Pennsylvania Railroad
House committee moves to raise pay for soldiers
Washington February 12 The house committee on military affairs will include in the army appropriation bill a provision to increase enlisted men's pay. The size of the raise and whether officers should also receive a raise remain undecided.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Robbers blast Wakarusa post office safe
In Goshen Indiana on February 12 robbers detonated the Wakarusa post office safe, taking 20 cents in cash and 30 dollars in postage stamps. No suspects are identified. Wakarusa sits on the Wabash railway ten miles east of Goshen. the same safe was damaged by burglars last fall.
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Goshen
Ind
Wakarusa
Switchman Killed by Cars in Hammond
Hammond Indiana February 12 Michael Hafner a switchman on the Indiana Fiatbor railway was struck and killed by an Erie freight train as he tried to cross between moving cars while returning home. He was thrown onto the rail by a violent jerk and died instantly.
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Hammond
Ind
Michael Hafner
Indiana
Fiatbor Railway
Erie
Ohio Taft Primary Yields Delegates As Expected
Ohio Republicans confirm Taft delegates in four at large and twenty two district slots with a state convention list due March three. Cuyahoga County sees Taft victory by default after the court voids Foraker aligned efforts. Hardin County held no primaries and no notable opposition emerged.
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Columbus
Ohio
William H. Taft
Chicago
Hardin County
Foraker
Cuyahoga County
Taft County
Taft
Ohio Taft primary showcases broad Taft support across counties
In Knox county opposition to Taft collapses as independents align with Foraker. Taft wins easily. Delegates to the state convention are chosen in 52 counties with no opposition while 35 counties report Taft delegates elected. Vorys declares Ohio unanimous for Taft with all 15 state delegates and 46 national delegates pledged to Taft.
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Knox County
Taft
Foraker
Arthur I. Vorys
Ohio
First Fayette County Indicts American Tobacco for Conspiracy
Lexington Ky Feb 12 The Fayette county grand jury returned a true bill indicting the American Tobacco company on conspiracy charges. The indictment follows Judge Parker’s order to investigate the tobacco situation to verify claims by Society of Equity members. Warrants likely to be served on I R Teewater, local maker for the company. The case arises from growers alleging the company sought to buy tobacco at the lowest price possible.
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Lexington
Fayette County
American
Tovacco Company
Parker
Srand
Society of Equity
American Tobacco Company
I. R. Teewater
Ma‘cer
Anovyian Tobacco Company
Death sentence commuted for Violet Goold in murder case
Monte Carlo February 12. The death sentence against Mrs Violet Goold, convicted with her husband Vere St Leer Tood of murdering Ramalovin last summer, has been commuted to life imprisonment.
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Monte Carlo
Violet Goold
Vere St. Leer Tood
Ramalovin
French Occupy Key Berber Oasis in Morocco
Telegraphic reports say General d Amade has occupied Kragpah Ouled Said in Morocco without resistance and has ravaged the surrounding country marking a French advance in the region.
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Paris
Geners? D’amade
Ecomomander
Morocco
Kragpah Ouled Said
Moorish Bandits Rob Mail Couriers Near Tangier
British French German and Spanish postal couriers bound for Tangier were robbed of all Arabic correspondence on the route, a 32 mile journey. The incident underscores increasing bandit activity in Tehuan.
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Tehuan
Tangier
Outbreaks, thefts, and warship greetings headline terse reports
A telegram summary reports West Africa plague outbreaks nine killed in an explosion at Vaudreuil near Montreal bandits loot Willard Bank of Missouri with ten thousand dollars and flee. Warships hailed as they pass Valparaiso in Friday’s schedule while European bankers discuss Japan loan in Paris. Senate approves Tokio 1912 exposition participation. major burn injuries at Monongahela furnace McKeesport. Leavenworth Kansas adopts Galveston style government with a business block.
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West Africa
Vaudreuil
Montreal
Bank of
Willard
Valparaiso
Paris
Senate
United States
Monongahela
McKeesport
Leavenneeth
Galveston
Memphis woman to sue for divorce and plans a double marriage
Elizabeth Shipp declares she will sue Butler Harris for divorce and plans to marry Joseph E. Rolfes after a rapid second wedding. Harris challenges the divorce and vows to file bigamy charges. Shipp says Harris coerced her into marrying him while she was already to wed Rolfes.
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Memphis
Téni
Butler Harris
Joseph E. Rolfes
Harris
Elizabeth Shipp
Miss Shipp
Rolfes
Harria
Trousseau
Court Extends Ban on Negro Group Using Elks Name
In Ennhis Tennessee on February 12 Chancellor Heiskell permanently enjoined an organization of Black members from styling themselves the United Benevolent Order of Elks and using the Elks name, pin, or ritual at Chicago headquarters. The ruling upholds that the name and secret rites of an order cannot be usurped like a copyrighted art name.
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Ennhis
Tenn
T ‘Skell
Int.s.ed Benevolent Order of Elks
Chicaw
Elks
Osp
Reverend Holcomb Arrested During Sermon in Tennessee Church
In Cunntanooga Tennessee on February 12 the Rev Holcomb son in law of evangelist Sam Irenes was arrested for insulting a woman during a sermon. He asked a 409 pound woman to face forward and pay attention provoking indignation and his arrest.
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Cunttanooga
Tenn
Holcomb
Sam Irenes
Mysterious Missouri Tragedy Near Richmond
In Richmond Missouri on February 12 a woman named Mrs Charles McGonigle was murdered by an unknown intruder while her husband was away and children at school. The killer burned the house with her body inside and fled toward the Missouri river by boat. authorities believed he escaped.
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Missouri
Richmond
Charles McGonigle
Here
Missouri River
Man Falls At Post Office, Revived Hours Later
Paris Illinois February 12 George Dinsa more of Chrisman aged eighty years fell in the post office and was picked up for dead. Several hours later during funeral preparations he revived and is now little the worse for his experience.
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Paris
Ill
George Dinsamore
Chrisman
Dingmore
Victim Found Bound in Snow Near Naugatuck
In Naugatuck West Virginia on February 12 Reel Hatfield a thirty year old miner was found lying in the snow bound with ropes that cut into his wrists and ankles. He is in critical condition and believed to have fallen victim to thugs during a woodland attack two ge from town.
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Naugatauk
W. Va
Reel Hatfield
Climactic Testimony in Pennsylvania Capitol Graft Trial
Stanford B. Lewis testified that contractor John H. Sanderson needed to “put up a big wad” for others, and connected a letter from ex-auditor Snyder to his indictment for conspiracy. Evidence showed thousands paid to Sanderson for capitol furnishings before delivery, with certificates of receipt sometimes bypassed. Defense seeks acquittal and plans to rest by midweek as numerous witnesses are sought.
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Harrisburg
State Capitol
Commonwealth
Stanford B. Lewis
Joseph M. Huston
John H. Sanderson
Snyder
Lewis
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Sanderson
Capitol Furnishings
May Pay It Back
Washington reports a House war claims committee bill could allow about 19 million dollars to be recovered by Southerners. The law would grant the Court of Claims jurisdiction over confiscated and sold property from the Civil War, with proceeds returning to the owners if loyalty is proven. The window for suit expired before the amnesty declaration, delaying rightful restitution.
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Washington
South
House Committee On War Claims
Court of Claims
United States Treasury
Union
Indictments returned in Morse banking case in New York
A federal grand jury voted four indictments, three targeting Charles W. Morse and an official of the National Bank of North America for over certification and misapplication of funds. Morse, due to arrive from Liverpool on the Etruria, was indicted as part of the city bank inquiry. A second item notes a separate incident in Indiana where six year old Flossie Ford found a loaded pistol in a trunk and accidentally discharged it.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Charles W. Morse
National Bank of North America
Morse
Etruria
Liverpool
New York Ty Grand Jury
Lebanon
Ind
Quincy Ford
Whitestown
This County
Flossie Ford
Albatross Capture Described In Harsh Steps At Sea
A Cornhill Magazine passage details how albatrosses are lured with floating pork and captured on a ship. The process includes a hollow triangular frame, securing the bird, and measuring its wings and body while it is handled by officers. The account notes the birds’ curiosity and the uninjured condition after capture.
Many Hands Make a Coat in Factory System
The Bureau of Labor reports that making a coat now requires thirty nine workers with diverse trades rather than a single tailor. Separate tasks include marking, buttoning, buttonhole work, sleeve sewing, armhole shaping, collar work, pressing, and basting. The process involves many specialized roles across the supply chain.
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United States Bureau of Labor
New York
Unwelcome Lover Suspect Fatally Shoots Girl in Phoenixville
Siain by Unwelcome Lover. Phoenixville, Pa., Feb. 18. Noy Tholan, fifteen, daughter of Hiram Tholan of West Pikeland Ship, was shot and killed at home by John Miller, a young hand, who afterward shot his...
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Phoenixville
Noy Tholan
Dau Hiram Tholan
Weat Pikeland
John Miller
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Prince Hell
Prince Helie DE Sagan
Printers’ Union
Inci Witn Conspirkey
Tks American Tobacco Company
Cer
Kentucky
Sarred
Fastor
Sor
Sam Jones
Dence
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Young Lewis
Siain
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