Bailey and Manning clash in Senate press gallery brawl
In Washington on May 28 Senator Bailey of Texas and New York Times correspondent W S Manning exchanged blows after a dispute over an article questioning Bailey's stance on the income tax. The altercation, witnessed near the senate finance committee, ended with both men separated by staff and senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bailey
Texas
W. S. Manning
New York Times
New York
Senate Committee On Finance
Manning
Clapp
Larranaga
Senate
Aldrich
Bailes
Pailey
Hailey
Senate Chamber
Finance Committee
Mr. Bailey
Manning Clinch
Mr. Manning
Senator Clapp
Mr. Larranaga
Witeout
Senator Bailey
South Carolina
Moffet Named Vice President of Standard Oil Company
James A. Moffet, director of Standard Oil of New Jersey, to succeed the late Henry H. Rogers as vice president. Moffet has led transportation matters for two years and serves as president of Standard Oil Company of Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Rogers
New York
James A. Moffet
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Henry H. Rogers
Moffett
Standard Oil Company
Rogers
Standard Oil Company of Indians
National League and American League baseball results
A collection of box scores from games in the National League and American League, plus American Association results. Shows runs hits and errors for teams including Pittsburg, Boston, Chicago, New York, St. Louis, Cleveland, Columbus, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Kansas City and St. Paul with listed pitchers and batters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Schneiberg
Hostetter
Cates
Bleck
Kansas City
R.H.E
Governor Haskell Indicted Over Muskogee Town Lot Cases
United States grand jury charged Governor Charles N. Haskell and five others with fraud in Muskogee town lot dealings. Bonds set at 5000 each, trials expected soon. This marks a second indictment for Haskell after an earlier dismissal on a technicality. Witnesses from Ohio and other states testified amid a sensational grand jury fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa, Ola
Muskogee
United States Grand Jury
Charles N. Haskell
F. B. Severs
W. T. Hutchins
C. W. Turner
A. Z. English
W. R. Eaton
Haskell
Tulsa
Ohio
Millionaire farmer admits striking fatal blow in self defense
Elias Ray a wealthy Indiana landowner acknowledged striking the blow that killed Conrad Ortman a farm hand near Lafayette. The grand jury will investigate the case Ray says Ortman attacked him first with fists and a stick, and another worker corroborates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Elias Ray
Conrad Ortman
Ray
Ortman
Wetherill
Ray Farm
Man It was a terrible mistake says coroner in Indianapolis case
George W. Thompson shot and killed his wife at their home on East Tenth Street thinking her a burglar. Coroner Blackwell recommended Thompson be released as the shooting was a tragic error. Police dropped the manslaughter charge after witness interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Blackwell
George W. Thompson
East Tenth Street
Thompson
Body Found In Factory Ruins During Digging
In Marion Indiana on May 28 a factory worker uncover ed a severely burned body in the Ackerman heading factory ruins. Pending identification, authorities believe the victim is Bert Shoecraft a Black man missing since Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Ackerman
Bert Shoecraft
Baby found dead in White River near Muncie
The body of a newborn girl was recovered from White river in Muncie, Indiana. Coroner Cecil suspects the infant was born healthy and lived briefly before drowning, with no signs of violence observed. police have no leads yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
White River
Cecil
Abdul Hamid Residence Move Rumor Surfaces
Military leaders weigh sending the former sultan Abdul Hamid from Saloniki to a Mediterranean island likely Rhodes disrupting Saloniki residents who fear unrest. General Schefket, inspector general, has traveled to Saloniki to handle the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Saloniki
Mediterranean
Rhodes
Asia Minor
General Schefket
Strike In Sight In Evansville Street Car Strike
Evansville Indiana May 28 local street carmen threaten a Saturday morning strike. Carmen charge the company has brought in many strikebreakers and has screened windows on many cars, preparing for the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Carmen
Abolition Bill Faces Senate After House Passage
Springfield May 28. Capital punishment may end in Minds if the bill abolishing it clears the senate and gains Governor Deneen's approval. The measure passed the house 81 to 43 and would substitute life imprisonment for the death penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ketch
Springfield
House
Senate
Deneen
Saloon Keeper Dan Bayliff Killed by Train in Muncie
Dan Bayliff, once a prizefighter who fought John L. Sullivan, was killed instantly by a Big Four passenger train in eastern Muncie. He apparently failed to see the approaching locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Dan Bayliff
John L. Sullivan
Bayliff
New Phase of Rhodius Case in Indiana Appeal
Greenfield Indiana May 28 An appeal bond has been filed in the George Rhodius marriage annulment case transcripts prepared for appeal to the supreme court by the defendant Emma Dodsworth. The transcript of the evidence contains 380 pages and cost 380 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodius
Greenfield
Ind
George Rhodius
Supreme Court
Emma Dodsworth
Deadly boiler explosion in Tilton Arkansas claims two lives
May 28 report from Tilton Arkansas details a boiler explosion that killed J Slocum and his brother R L Slocum while three other men were seriously injured. The incident is described as a deadly blast with multiple victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton
Ark
Fiddler Jim James Hayden Hangs Self at Infirmary
In Brownsville Indiana on May 28 James Hayden known as Fiddler Jim aged seventy five hanged himself using a shirt tied to timber in the county infirmary. He had been a familiar figure in Union county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Ind
James Hayden
Union County
Fiddler
Jim
Eat Right with E-C Corn Flakes and Wheat Flakes
A health advisory promotes digestion through lighter breakfasts and the E-C Corn Flakes and Egg-O-See Wheat Flakes. It links stomach health to overall wellbeing and urges avoiding heavy morning foods while highlighting ease of digestion and energy for workers and children.
Political Gossip Promises to Storm Indiana Districts
Indianapolis May 28 The Eighth Ninth and Eleventh Indiana congressional districts worry Republicans with predictions that none may be reelected next year. John A M Adair appears secure in Eighth due to his Washington record and constituency work. Possible rivals include State Representative Miles Furnas and Senator Nathan Hawkins with others likely to enter the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
John A. M. Adair
Adair
Washington
Miles Furnas
Winchester
Nathan Hawkins
Lkely
Furnas
Hawkins
Daylight Savings Bill Proposed by Senator Lodge
Washington May 28 Senator Lodge of Massachusetts introduces a bill to fix a universal daylight saving time called the daylight savings act. It would shorten the 2 to 3 am hour on the first four Sundays in April to forty minutes and extend the same hour on the first four Sundays in October to eighty minutes except 1909. Greenwich time would not be affected and the variation would be known as universal. The sponsor notes he did not author the measure but presented it by request. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised for coughs throat troubles and bronchitis with claims of quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
United States
Greenwich
Lodge
Indianapolis Girl Dies After Swallowing Carbolic Acid
Indianapolis May 21 Kathe McDonald aged eighteen of 1103 English Avenue died at City Hospital after swallowing carbolic acid. Police deem it a suicide though no clear cause has been found yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Kathe McDonald
English Avenue
Pital
Former Trustee on Trial in Anderson Ind May
Francis M. Hardy former trustee of Anderson township stands indicted by the grand jury on a perjury charge tied to his final report and faces trial in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Ind
Eas
Francis M. Hardy
Anderson Township
Frrm
Exile to cure cough ends in death. Dr King 1 New Discovery praised
Wm Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma was sent into exile to seek a cure for a two year cough. After six months he died while relying on a remedy called Dr King 1 New Discovery which he credits with curing him. The ad claims the product saves thousands with cures for chest and throat ailments and guarantees a 50 cent and 100 bottle with Knoefel as guarantor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Upchurch
Glen Oak
Okla
Dr. King
Chas. L. Knoefel
TWO MORE FOR INDIANA WETS
LaPorte county voters favored retaining licensed saloons in the county wide referendum. LaPorte city supported the wet majority by about 1,200 votes while Michigan City opposed the Anti-Saloon league, around 3,000 in favor of keeping saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Ind
City
Michigan City
LaPorte County
Barrasa Family Returns Home From Florida Winter Visit
Mr and Mrs Wilhem V Barrasa who spent the winter with their son Richard B E Burress of Pensacola Florida have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhem V. Barrasa
Richard BE. Burress
Pensacola
Fle
Perjury verdict for W J Hogue in federal trial
W J Hogue a well known figure in Iowa Ohio Indiana and Illinois was found guilty by a trial jury in a United States court in Dallas Texas on a perjury charge. The case stems from his testimony in a fraudulent mail scheme related to Were town site propositions. Harrison County Iowa opts dry with three saloons voting no.
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Dallas
Tex
W. J. Hogue
Iowa
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
United States
Meek
Honor Pupils at Jackson Street School for Clean Record
The Jackson Street School lists pupils with perfect attendance: Mergare Denison Maud Sherer Bercha Strack Itasca Swift Stella Scharf Charlotte Wolf Irma Bornwaseer Lilian Meyer Craigie Smith Harry Moore Charlesa Kline Carl Ellwanger Warren Muller Robert Sauer Gertrude Meyer Louis Denison John McNemara Paul Miller Carl Zimmermann Frank Harrie William Hols Philip Strack Laura Wolf Vivian Smith Bernice Roses Wille Wright Edward Kroenecke Enos Smith Lorena Kline. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised as a health product claiming kidney and bladder benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street School
Mergare Denison
Maud Sherer
Bercha Strack
Itasca Swift
Stella Scharf
Charlotte Wolf
Irma Bornwaseer
Lilian Meyer
Craige Smith
Harry Moore
Charlesa Kline
Carl Ellwanger
Warren Muller
Robert Sauer
Gertrude Meyer
Louis Denison
John McNemara
Paul Miller
Carl Zimmerman
Frank Harrie
William Hols
Philip Strack
Laura Wolf
Vivian Smith
Bernice Roses
Wille Wright
Edward Kroenecke
Enos Smith
Lorena Kline
Mail Trains Move Under Georgia Strike Compromise
A mail train left Augusta at 7 45 AM bound for Atlanta and another from Atlanta to Augusta expected at 2 25 PM. Trains will meet at Camaea Barnett Union Point for Athens and White Plains. Crews are assembled at the road offices, about half black and half white non members. Mail clerks are all negroes. No passengers are being carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Georgia Railroad
Atlanta
Camaea
Mason
Barnett
Washington
Union Point
Athens
White Plains
The
Brotherhood
Birth Congratulations and Local Social News in Floyd Knobs
Mr and Mrs Arch Norrington are to be congratulated on the birth of a daughter. Raymond Hessing paid a flying visit to Mooresville last Saturday. The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Cochran. An ice cream social is set for Friday evening May 28 at the school house. Several young people attended commencement at Educational hall last Saturday. Miss Edith Wheeler Jennie Wheeler Miriam Wheeler Florence Toggweiler and Eleanor Atkine were present. Miss Toggweter sang and was encored many times. Rev Frank Orman Leck spoke to the class on Back Bone. Miss Adda Atkins of Crawfordsville has returned for the summer. Edyth Wheeler entertained the D E Club with a musical program and decor. Miss Flornee Pog western has been with the Whee index? for a few days. Mr Marshall Smith will leave soon for Cincinnati to study telegraphy. Miss Bertha Scott of New Albany visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Scott. Oliver Atkine moved into Mr Bruner's cottage. Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Me. says Dyspepsia was her worst enemy for years and Electric Bitters cured her health and strength at age 70. For Indigestion Loss of Appetite Kidney Trouble Lame Back Female Complaints only 50c at Chas D Knoepfel's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Norrington
Raymond Hessing
Mooresville
Ladies' Aid
Cochran
Educational Hall
Missie Edith
Jennie
Miriam Wheeler
Florence Toggweiler
Eleanor Atkine
Miss Toggweilere
Frank Orman Leck
Clase
Mise Adda Atkins
Crawfordeville
Stea Edyth Wheeler
D. E Club
Misa Toggweter
Rumer
Mre
Jamee Duncan
Haynesville
Chas
D. Knoefel
Vow of Vengeance Ends in Puebla Killing
Lieutenant Braulo Guieterres in Puebla shoots and kills Alberto Reyes after years of a vowed vendetta. The two men served together seven years ago and argued when Reyes was discharged. Reyes’ family pleaded for his life as the killing occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puebla
Mexico
Braulo Guieterres
Alberto Reyes
Reeves
Guiterres
Reyes
Train service crippled across Louisiana by torrential rains
In Louisiana heavy rains flood streams washing away bridges and isolating towns cutting rail connections. The report notes widespread disruption with several communities cut off from rail service as weather continues to impact travel and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Senate postpones income tax decision to June 10
Washington May 28 by a 50 to 32 vote the senate decided to postpone further consideration of the income tax question until June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Verdict Expected Today In Extortion Case
Chicago May 28 A verdict is expected today in the extortion trial of labor leaders Madden Pouchot and Boyls. The jury has worked through deliberations amid closing arguments and legal motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Madden, Pouchot
Boyls
Planters Reject Pay Appeals for Japanese Sugar Workers
The Hawaii Planters Association adopts a resolution declaring no concessions will be made on higher pay for striking Japanese sugar plantation laborers, signaling firm labor dispute stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii Planters’ Association
Weather Spurs Wheat Slump in Chicago Markets
Favorable weather conditions in the new era triggered a sharp drop in wheat prices in Chicago yesterday. Traders noted ample harvest prospects and global supplies weighing on futures as buyers awaited next week’s reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Keystones Challenge Under Fourteen Teams
The Keystones of New Albany invite all teams under fourteen to compete in Louisville and Jeffersonville. Contact Julius Joseph at 383A Cumberland, city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Keystones
New Albany
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Julius Joseph
Cumberland
Recollection of Joseph Jefferson at Orange Island Estate
A featured Special Article recalls actor Joseph Jefferson as he appeared at his Louisiana estate on Orange Island. The issue also offers more than a dozen Short Stories plus the Portfolio of Stage Favorites and the Department of Humor, highlighting the magazine's broad entertainment mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Humor
Bohemian Magazine
Joseph Jefferson
Orange Island
Louisiana
Floyd County Board of Review to Meet Busy 1909 Schedule
Floyd County Indiana announces the annual meeting of the Board of Review will be held Monday June 7 1909 in the County Courthouse New Albany. The board will sit for forty consecutive days from 4 AM to 4 PM excluding Sundays to review assessors taxes and perform duties by law. Citizens are urged to file written complaints with Auditor Julian T. Miller promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Floyd County
Indiana
County Board of Review
New Albany
Board of Reviews
Julian T. Miller
Ekugenicethe Science of Breeding Men in June American Magazine
The June issue features Prof. W. Thomas quoting a Tartar proverb about marriage and birth as an opening to a discussion on eugenics and the science of breeding men. The piece presents the topic with historical and social context within the magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
W. Thomas
Telephone Talk No 1 Advice to subscribers on prompt calls
A Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company notice thanks subscribers and asks for cooperation. It stresses prompt answers, avoiding delaying the other party, and to provide your telephone number and name when calling. It emphasizes courteous, efficient service and orderly handling of calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleo
Cot
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Murderers of Dr Jones Condemned in Luzon Trial
The trial of native tribesmen who killed Dr William Jones of the Field Museum Chicago in Isabella province Luzon concluded at Hayonbong Today. Three natives were sentenced to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jones
Manila
William Jones
Field Museum of Chicago
Isabella
Luzon
Hayonbong
Philadelphia car men threaten strike action in city meeting
In Philadelphia on May 28 a large gathering of metroies and conductors of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company decided to strike if advised by the executive committee of the national organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
National Organization
Market Quotations Indianapolis Grain and Livestock
Indiana prices for wheat corn oats hay and livestock shown for Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo with figures for wheat corn oats cattle hogs sheep and lambs Receipts listed for hogs cattle and sheep. Prices include No 2 red wheat and No 2 corn with per bushel and per hundredweight figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
East Buffalo
Outing Magazine Features Women Exploring Outdoors
The issue highlights Brook Trout and Their Surroundings by M. Lewis Crosby and The Men Out Along the Line by Edward Hungerford, a railroad series installment, plus Through Pipestone Valley by Zephine Humphrey recounting a women’s Rocky Mountain travels, aimed at women who enjoy outdoor life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outing
Jane
M. Lewis Crosby
Edward Hungerford
Mr. Hungerford
Pipestone Valley
Zephine Humphrey
Rocky Mountaine
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Willis
Gibson
Lindaman
Graham
Smith, Sullivan
Warhop
Blair
St. Louis
R.H.E. St. Louis
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Petty
Stephens
Joss
Easterly
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Nelson
Goodwin
Linke
James
Halla Peitz
Beane
Pape, Hostetter
Patterson
Black
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Flaherty, Ritter
Geb- Ting
Hall
Yeager
Millionaire Farmer's Plea
Abdul
Natare
Hoaresnees
Foley
O. D Knoefel
Floyd and
LaPorte Goustles
Harrison County
Sway Lo
Cal
Harrison
Frank Dadiey
Southern Railway Company
Fire Department
Matthew Rowe
Herndon Carter Company
Annis Devie
Mre. Bleker
Indisuapolis
Etete Fair
Indisvapolis
U Christiian Seaman
Davie Seaman
Hogue
Corydon
Anti-Saloon League
C.D Knoefel
Georgia
Floyd Knobs
Miss Flornee Pog
Deeney Kut
Mises Wheeer
Marshall Smith
Bertha Scott
Arthur Scott
Oliver Atkine
Mr. Bruner
Killa
Lebanon
John Adair
Pittsburg
St. Bernard
W. Va
St. Bernard Mining Co. Incorporated
Don. D. Walker
Agt
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Hoffer & Klarer
East Main Street
Savings Bank
Toledo
Outing Magazine
Warser Liberato
Acess
THI KR Ehowrks Colonization Co
Wahber Bldg
Sao Antonio
Tezaa
Mando
Beomer
Edd Conner
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