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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
2
Senator Rayner's bill to pay the widow of Rear Admiral Schley a pension of 150 dollars monthly was unanimously adopted by the United States senate. The note lists other measures and events from Washington, Cuba and nationwide governance activities.
Unanimous Democratic support for Champ Clark at the Idaho convention and unit rule guidance. Roosevelt demands change at Chicago as Elihu Root faces opposition. Wisconsin GOP declines Root’s chair bid. Ohio primary totals show Harmon leading Wilson, with Bryan barely ahead of Clark. Roosevelt sweeps New Jersey primaries, boosting delegate lead. Wilson garners 24 of 28 delegates.
Three convicts were killed three recaptured and three escaped during a desperate rush for liberty from Baton Rouge Louisiana quarter boat. Sixty thousand marchers will follow the unveiling of the Columbus memorial in Washington on June 8 with Knights of Columbus from the United States Canada Mexico Cuba and the Philippines taking part. Dr D F Dumas former mayor of Cass Lake Minnesota charged with planning the Puposky office safe blast in 1911 is found guilty of attempted arson in the third degree. Police at St Patrick’s cathedral New York surround Cardinal Farley after memorial service kneeling for his blessing.
The report notes the Triennial International Radio Telegraph conference in London with U S representation, a major fire devastates Stamboul, Taft warns General Orozco as Americans flee Mexico, Cuba marshals troops and 10 000 negroes amid fear of a long campaign, and Yuan Shih Kai reveals a conscription based army plan to rival Germany.
Boston invites Dr. Harvey W. Wiley to be chief health officer and he will consider the offer. Rev Mrs C C Babcock accepts a pastorate in Erie Illinois. The body of Daniel Burnham, Chicago architect, cremated in Heidelberg. Mrs Burnham to bring ashes to America. Gen William Booth likely blind after cataract surgery. both eyes inflamed.
The Indiana branch of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks met in Indianapolis. It moved to recognize a G A R request to shift the annual meeting date from Memorial Day and set the next gathering for July 4 1913.
Indiana expands its disease battle by analyzing ten years of typhoid death data led by Dr. J. P. Simonds. The state board of health aims to equalize sanitation across counties and extend the statistical method used in tuberculosis to typhoid and beyond.
The annual convention of the Indiana Bankers association group five was hosted by Rockville bankers. G. I. Christie of Purdue spoke on cooperation between bankers and farmers. Dick Miller of Indianapolis addressed the banker and business community. Andrew Smith and Earl S. Gwin discussed organization. David Coulter of Frankfort was elected president.
At the Indiana Nature Study club annual meeting in Indianapolis members passed resolutions urging Florida to enact bird protection laws for the robin. The meeting noted the robin winters in Florida and surrounding states and is often considered game food there. Mrs. Charles Pickering spoke on The Birds of Colorado and Mr. Eves presented a sonnet dedicated to Buzzard's Roost.
The Indiana Library Association District E hosts its second meeting in Indianapolis on June 5. Afternoon at branch No. 6 includes a discussion on magazines led by Miss Mary Rue of Franklin Public Library, with a question box by Miss Mayme C. Snipes of Plainfield Public Library. Evening session in Public Library Commission rooms led by Miss Lillian Henley.
A two day meeting to organize the Indiana branch of the National Congress of Mother and Parent-Teacher Associations will take place in Indianapolis on Thursday and Friday under the direction of Mrs. Orville T. Bright of Chicago. The program includes a reception, mass meeting with speakers Dr. C. S. Woods and J. C. Collicott, and a Friday round-table on the association’s work led by visiting delegates.
Indiana University School of Medicine graduates passed the recent internal position examination for interns at City Hospital and City Dispensary. The top ten standings listed KE L Lingeman, H W Miller, Virgil Gordon, J S Robison, Charles E Irvin, C D Green, J S Nixon, Clyde C Butler, L O Sholty, and Garner N Druley as announced by the Indianapolis Board of Health.
Evansville Savings and Loan association files in Evansville with $100000 capital. Officers are Charles Sihler president Thomas Walsh vice president Frank Elmendorf treasurer and M F DeJarnatt secretary. South Gary Home Investment company in Gary lists real estate and bond dealers with $10000 capital. Directors are A L Russell S B Russell and E H Holmes.
The body of W H Guirl, former state legislator, was found hanging from a tree in an orchard near Clay City. He vanished after leaving a note at his Clay City boarding house saying he would never be seen again alive. Grief over his wife’s death two years earlier in Chicago, loss of property, and declining health are cited as causes.
Edwin Perry international secretary of the U M W of A with George Morgatr thaler and Lawrence Garrigus visited Patricksburg to present a wage scale for strip coal mining. A miners union formed in two stripping pits near Patricksburg allied with the union. Efforts aim to unionize all strip coal sites in the district as the black coal vein nears depletion and over 500 miners are employed.
Dr J N Hurty secretary of the state board of health referred a request by Spencerville school patrons to the state board of forestry to stop the destruction of trees in a schoolyard for a new building. He said he knew the trees from his boyhood and objected to their removal. Hurty left for Washington to attend national tuberculosis meetings and a health boards conference.
John Sipple a National Rolling mills employee died from brain injury after a weed stalk pierced his brain through the eye. He arrived at a fisherman's camp in Illinois near Vincennes with a bruised eye and severe pain claiming a fall. Autopsy confirmed the weed stalk injured his brain. Sipple, 56, had lived in Vincennes eight years, previously from Marion.
Sheriff Tony George received word from Carrington North Carolina that William O Allison was arrested by J J Atkins sheriff of Foster county. The message says Allison confessed his name and is believed to be the man wanted here for the murder of Wade Robinson a storekeeper at Sanders on the night of December 28 1911.
Paul Baker, a four teen year old son of farmer William Baker northwest of the city, died in great agony from tetanus after injuries from a wagon fall. His toe caught and he was thrown, breaking an arm with bones protruding through flesh.
Mrs. Harrison Cook suffered severe burns as she attempted to kindle a fire with kerosene and an explosion occurred. Her husband Mr. Cook and his nephew A. F. Morris also sustained burns while rescuing her from the flames.
Gordon Teal, a wealthy young farmer north of here, may lose his sight after a pump exploded while spraying potato vines. A burst pipe sprayed him with a mix of paris green lime and blue vitriol, burning his eyes.
In Bloomington, about 8,000 people attended the corner stone laying for the Federal building at College avenue and Seventh street. Calvin W. Prather of Indianapolis acted as grand master, with Judge J. B. Wilson presiding over ceremonies. Speeches were delivered by former Representative Robert W. Miers and Dr. J. W. Jones. The site cost 15000 dollars, the structure 60000 dollars, and equipment 5000 dollars.
Arthur W. Marks uses a Washington story to illustrate Hebrew thrift. On a New York to Philadelphia train a young Hebrew lacked a ticket but rode with actors who paid under their theater company names. When pressed for a ticket he answered simply comp ny, then revealed the Pittsburgh Clothing Company as the paying party.
At a Chicago banquet with President Taft present, a Dixie parody spoiled Major Archibald Butt. He, a Georgia native, remarked it was like parodying the Lord’s prayer, souring his evening. The tale comes from Popular Magazine describing the incident.
Mrs. M. E. Fairchild of Wichita Kansas reports a severe leg wound after a fall was healed by Cuticura Ointment. She notes immediate pain relief and rapid healing and praises Cuticura Soap for facial cleansing without smarting. Sample offers are provided by Cuticura department in Boston.
In Frankfort Kentucky a movement seeks to preserve the old State House square building known as the little red brick. The 98 year old structure has historic ties with Daniel Boone who visited during its early years. If preserved it would be 109 years old in two years and stands as the oldest state building now in existence.
A dialogue notes domestic strife as one wife defends her reign while her husband Buggs unsettles the household with frequent storms. The other speaker questions the impact of his behavior on the marriage’s balance.
Murine eye products claim quick relief for red weak and watery eyes with granulated eyelids. An illustrated pamphlet accompanies each package while the physicians endorse its use in regular practice and pharmacists sell bottles at two and one half or three cents per bottle from Marine Eye Salve and Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago.
A quotation by A C Benson warns that those who seem to escape discipline do not deserve envy as their path to growth remains longer and tougher.
A classic ad touts Allen’s Foot Ease antiseptic powder claiming over five million free samples yearly. It emphasizes benefits for tired aching swollen feet and invites readers to request a free sample by mailing to Allen Holt Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Powell notes Rowell has again entered bankruptcy, calling it his recurring failing.
Cole's Carbolisalve quickly relieves and cures burning and other skin diseases. It instantly stops the pain of burns and leaves no scars. Sold by druggists for 25c and 50c. Free sample requests directed to J. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls Wisconsin.
A concise quotation reflects on happiness and virtue, noting that goodness does not guarantee happiness and happiness can shape moral behavior.
Garfield Tea is described as benefiting humanity globally for liver and kidney troubles billiousness and constipation.
A brief note urges friendly greetings with a warm smile as the opening gesture, suggesting positive social interaction and generosity as a personal guiding principle.
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