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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
2
Former United States Senator Thomas W Palmer a leading Detroit figure since birth 1880 dies after long illness in Detroit. He was elected to the Senate in 1883 reflecting a prominent Michigan political legacy.
A New York City health board resolution forbids using living bacterial organisms in human disease treatment without explicit board permission. The measure aims to regulate emerging medical methods and protect patient safety.
Detective Robert J. Foster was found not guilty of assault in the Indianapolis dynamite conspiracy case involving Frank M. Ryan. In speed racing, Goux won the 500 mile Indianapolis race earning 35000 dollars, with Wishart and Merz placing second and third. A Norfolk tornado drowned many boats on Hampton Roads, and major Virginia coast towns suffered damage. Other items note hair fragments sold in New York, Joseph R. Wilson joining a New York bonding company, municipal ice plans in New York, St. Louis grand jury indictments against “lid” clubs, Auerbach’s new trial, Roosevelt libel verdict nominal, fire losses at Tricity Railway, and billiards champion Wille Heppe defending his title.
Balkan eight months war ends with the Peace of London signed in St James Palace. Walter Hines Page meets King George after accepting ambassadorship. Redl’s alleged treason case disclosed by Military Gazette. Duchess of Orleans sues Prince Louis Philippe for separation alimony and restitution.
A monument honoring Maj. Archibald Butt who perished in the Titanic disaster was dedicated in the national cemetery at Arlington.
Chief Justice Andrew A. Adams of the Indiana appellate court will resign September 1 to join Arbuckle Brothers in New York as general counsel. Gov. Ralston to appoint Fred B. Caldwell to succeed him. Adams will be succeeded as chief by M. B. Larry. Adams is a Democrat and ally of Vice President Marshall. his former home was Columbia City.
Rowe Orlando Taylor nineteen son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Taylor drowned while swimming at Armstrong Cabin on White river near Bedford. After calling for help he disappeared for the third time and his body was recovered two hours later. He was president of the 1913 high school graduating class and had worked his way through school by newspaper routes and night work.
Shelbyville reports J. T. Drake fifty from Moral township tried to hire a swarm for rheumatism relief. He was stung heavily and fell ill for hours yet says he feels better now. Drake remains convinced the sting cured his rheumatism.
In Lafayette on June 3 members of the Catholic Order of Foresters from Rensselaer Fowler Frankfort Peru Logansport Attica Hammond and Otterbein attended a major gathering. A class of sixty candidates received the exalted degree via Star City court No 724. A street parade of 800 followed, led by Rensselaer delegates. E P Honan of Rensselaer and George Herzog mayor of Mishawaka spoke to the members.
An employee at a West Marion foundry found a robin and three eggs on a coal car from West Virginia. The car lingered two days in the yards and was moved many times, but the robin returned each time to brood on the nest until the car stopped.
In Ohio flood aftermath a Big Four freight wreck west of Lafayette kills two rescuers and injures five as they return to Chicago. One body is unidentified but thought to be Jack Kaufman of Chicago. other victim unnamed.
In South Bend on June 3 Miss Irma Hootman of South Bend and Guy Cot ton of Elkhart earned first in the northern Indiana high school oratorical contest held with the regional track meet. Second were Miss Gladys Garwood of Laporte and Harold Lavelle of Mishawaka.
Hartford City reports the drowning of fifteen year old William Gucker son of Martin Gucker after cramps struck him while swimming. Seventeen year old Harold Townsend narrowly escaped a similar fate while attempting a rescue. a palmoter failed to resuscitate Gucker.
More than 3 000 Kokomo students marched in six blocks led by the Citizens' band in the biggest parade in the city. The event aimed to showcase schools' importance and support a new high school.
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