Federal Officials Urge New Public Land and Rail Labor Reforms
Washington reports show Interior Secretary Fisher pressing for new public land laws and Commerce and Labor Secretary Nagel proposing a board to settle railway labor disputes. The Interstate Commerce Commission criticizes lax railroad safety and passenger protections. Oct imports of luxuries rise, with the Commerce Department estimating 1,000,000 dollars daily entering the country. Wall Street brokers reap nearly 50 million annually per testimony before a house committee on the money trust. Frank Sturgis testifies amid pension bill expansion and Christmas adjournment plans. Representative Bowman is unseated over election corruption charges. Roddenberry attacks Jack Johnson’s marriage as a threat to the nation. Other notes cover corporate filings, tenant rent relief efforts, Mrs. Clara Schumann’s suicide, Oregon executions, Senator Shively’s toe injury, George Perkins’ Progressive leadership, Idaho mine tragedy, Wytheville manslaughter verdict, and the Hillsville court shooting case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Washington
House
Money Trust
Frank K. Sturgis
New York Stock Exchange
Railroads Testify on Coal Car Shortage in Indiana
Indiana railroad representatives told the state railroad commission that several lines are supplying 100 percent of cars requested by mines. Others reported 80 percent to 75 percent, with B and O Clover Leaf and Southern railroads claiming full supply. The commission took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Railroad Commission of Indiana
Chicago
Terre Haute & Southeastern
H. F. Houghton
Big Four Lines
Clover Leaf
Southern Railroads
Vandailia
Commission
Missouri auditor appoints bondsman counsel after long lapse
State Auditor Gordon names Thomas Bond as auditor's counsel for collecting collateral inheritance tax, in a case settled with a $660 judgment against the Whittemore estate. The move ends a dozen-year delay in recovering fees for recording bonds from former state treasurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Gordon
Thomas Bond
Floyd K. Whittemore
Henry L. Hertz
Finois
Multiple Headlines From First Paragraphs Of Robbery and Trials
A federal grand jury will hear perjury charges against a defendant following a $2,000 bond posting. Atlantic fleet officers in New York for a fortnight plan $800,000 in Christmas shopping and celebrations. Marvin W. Hamby admits robbing a Sunset Western train safe with his sixteen year old brother Melvin. Herman Steinberg, seventeen, is alleged to have claimed plans to visit New The writ of Proteot related to an estate dispute. A $1,000,000 estate involves the late deceased. Passaic charitable institutions will receive $340,000 under Peter Reid’s will. Indiana Governor elect Samuel L. Ralston attends a six annual dinner of the Indiana Society of New York. Helen Miller Gould, famed philanthropist, to marry Finley J. Shepard of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin W. Hamby
Sunset Western
Santa Fe
Here
Melvin
Harvard Receives Half Million Dollar Memorial Gift
A donor contributed half a million dollars to Harvard University for a memorial, with funds allocated to establish a lasting tribute and support related programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Asks School Law Reform
South Bend voices backing Indiana school law revision at the next legislature. The plan envisions five member school boards elected biennially with women voting and no compensation for members. Boards would have legislative and advisory powers, with executive duties split between a superintendent and a business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Killed by Traction Car Near Avery
Jesse Newby aged thirty six was struck by a freight car on the Kokomo Frankfort and Western Traction line while standing on the track watching a freight train. He failed to see the interurban car coming at high speed and was hurled about twenty feet breaking his neck. The body was brought to Frankfort by Coroner Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Jesse Newby
Avery
Kokomo
Schools to Use Movies in Crawfordsville Classrooms
Crawfordsville reports plans to introduce motion pictures in schools to aid study. An Edison kinetoscope is bought for Central school, with intentions to install in other buildings. Educational films will be exchanged with other schools at a small cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
South Bend druggists admit selling morphine in probe
South Bend, Dec. 17. Two druggists Lloyd W. Colip and Joseph J. Klatr pleaded guilty to selling morphine to eighteen year old Raymond Holycross. A plea of not guilty was entered by L. A. Kolupa & Co. The admissions come amid a sensational probe into supposed dope getting sparked by the arrest of Solomon Neimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Lloyd W. Colip
Joseph J. Klatr
Raymond Holycross
L. A. Kolupa & Co
Solomon Neimer
Harry Seigel
Lloyd Runyan
Fire destroys Garwood livery barn in Monon
Garwood's livery barn in Monon was destroyed by fire. The wooden 35 by 125 foot structure housed sixteen horses and agricultural implements. losses run into thousands of dollars.
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Monon
Garwood
Congressional Doings and Resignations Mentioned in Senate
The article notes Senator Bailey to deliver a farewell address on January 2 and 3 before resigning. A private bill appears on the unanimous consent calendar. Bills include 460000 for a Denver federal building and a Labor Day holiday act. Additional resolutions touch rail valuation and term lengths for House members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penste
Gece
Bailey
Senate
Denver
Redfield
Berger
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railway
Grand Trunk Railroad
DeForest
House
Cline
Army Gains 4455 Men In Regular Strength Decline In Officers
The Army shows a net enlistment rise of 4 466 to 87 965 enlisted with 4 650 officers actual strength while 1 017 officers are retired. the official authorized strength is 4 992 officers and 87 141 enlisted. The Navy remains about 6000 short of its authorized strength as recruiting improves slowly.
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Washington
Dee
George Andrews
Army
Navy
Train crash at Huntington station kills one and injures several
An engine from the B. C. railroad crashed into a passenger coach at Huntington station. Mauger died after being struck and dragged beneath the wheels. Harry Kline and Patrick Lynch leaped, were hurled down an embankment, and later escaped with minor injuries. A doctor’s daughter suffered a facial gash from the collision.
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Harry Kline
Patrick Lynch
Markle
Mauger
Kline
Lynch
Harvester Trial Resumes in Chicago Proceedings
Testimony toward dissolving the Harvester Trust continued in Chicago before Special Examiner Robert S. Taylor. Letters read into the record dominated the morning, including a 1907 Cyrus McCormick letter to the Attorney General showing International Harvester controlled over 90 percent of U S business.
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Chicago
Harvester Trust
Robert S. Taylor
Cyrus McCormick
United States
International Harvester Company
Taft Colds Keeps President in White House Library
President Taft remains in the White House library with a slight cold contracted last Saturday. He may not omit the planned Panama trip on Thursday as he continues to recover.
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White House
Panama
Washington
Insurance and loss details at local building
A loss totaled about five thousand dollars. The building carried a $1,000 insurance policy while contents remained uninsured.
Tramps Die In Rail Collision Near Lexington
Two freight trains on the B&O W branch collided head on near Lexington killing two unidentified tramp passengers. No train crew members were injured. Both locomotives were wrecked and the cause of the crash was not yet determined.
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Lexington
North Vernon
Lovieville
Here
President’s Panama trip in doubt over cold
Major Rhoads, military and medical aide to the president, said the chief executive's cold was not serious but advised caution to avoid delaying or canceling the Panama trip on Thursday.
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Rhoads
Panama
Four year old dies after tub of water burns home
Dodgeville Alvin Severson, four, fatally burned when a tub of water was poured over him at his home. He died a few hours later. Elgin board session ends with abolition of quotation committee amid a dissent bolt. Rushville robberies hit local police chief’s house and hotel, with thefts of change, a turkey, wine, and money.
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Dodgeville
Alvin Severson
Elgin, TK
United States
Elgin Board of Trade
Rushbville
Rushville
McAllister
Scanlon
Simon Hitts
Est
Sages of the Orient and a homegrown sermon
A New York church scene shows an elderly, loud speaker joking about sermons then quips on foreigners and foreigners sins. His wife notes the focus misses sins at home. The exchange ends with laughter at the preacher’s verses.
Cure for Ring Worm Scalp With Cuticura Ointment
Mrs Geo F Clark of Iberik Missouri reports five years of eczema on her scalp. Doctors warned shaving her head but Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap cured the ring worm like scales, itching, and burning. Hair now grows back healthy. Sample free with $2 Skin Book. Cuticura Boston Dept L.
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Iberik
Geo. F. Clark
Mar
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Too Cold for Baths Story from Muncie Schools
Dr Xene Y Smith a medical inspector in the Muncie public schools describes examining pupils in winter. He asks a boy if he has been bathed and the child replies with confusion about winter bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xene Y. Smith
Muncie
Ind
So Green’s Promotion Hinted by Unseen Knocks
In a terse exchange, a commentator notes So Green has been promoted again while someone overhears the inquiry about the source of the information. The overheard remark implies behind the scenes chatter around the promotion.
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Green
Dr. Pierce's Pellets Promoted as Constipation Cure
Short original ad claims Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipation and imply a cure for the related ailment. The text includes scattered phrases suggesting remedies and general health claims without clear evidence or detailed instructions.
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Dr. Pierce
Coen
Heap
Teke
Ady
Anger, Doubt Mark Arrival of First Angel in Town
The remarks note that many will need time to adjust to the idea of an angel among them and questions whether any such chance will arise. The quotation hints at disbelief and cautious curiosity about supernatural presence.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An old advertisement notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children to ease teething pain swollen gums wind colic and inflammation. It also mentions a tip about effort not always yielding a reward and a man who waits.
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Secretary of the Interior
Fisher
Nagel
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce and Labor
House of Representatives
Congress
Charles C. Bowman
Thege
Roddenberry
Georgia
Jack Johnson
Lucille Cameron
Illinois
A. B. Cary
Otero
Frank C. Jordan
Kae Shields
Sacramento
Cal
Tenants’ Union of
New York
Clara Schumann
Herman M. Schumann
St. Louis
Salem
Ore
Oswald West
Benjamin F. Shively
Senator Shively
George W. Perkins
Progressive National Committee
Progressive Party
New York City
Idaho
Jesse Dillman
T. M. Liner
Holmer
Wytheville
Sidna Allen
Hillsville
Allen
Foster
FTEMS
National Museum
Alexander Hamilton
Ortie McManigal
Frederick W. Zeiss
Workers
Luitpold
Bavaria
Munich
Queen Maud
Norway
Appleton House
Sandringham
King Edward
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
Dorchester House
London
Mr. Reid
Balkan States
Turkey
St. James Palace
M. Simics
Austria
Belgrade
Herman Steinberg
New
Bia University
Passaic
N. J
Peter Reid
New Jersey
Samuel L. Ralston
Indiana Society of New York
Helen Miller Gould
Finley J. Shepard
Congressional
Martinsville
Indiana Councilor District Medical Association
Hendricks
Johnson, Marion
Morgan Counties
Martinsville Sanitarium
A. D. Bachelor
C. A. White
Danville
H. QO. Pantzer
Amos Carter
Plainfield
Morgan
Harry Akers
George Akers
Big Four Railroad Company
Lafayette
Joseph C. Skemp
Brotherhood of Painters and Paper Rangers of America
Purdue
Boonville
Sherman Simpson
Ben Dorsey
George Ade
City
Sigma Chi
Taft
Toa
Elgin Butter Board Acts
Bolt
Katherine
Kidder
Oucoly
Mos
Aestia
Tonitives Co
Buffalo
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