Washington moves to probe meat trusts as notorious figures may be summoned
Congress and the department of justice prepare new inquiries into trusts while some Chicago acquittees in criminal cases could be called to explain rising beef prices. Pujo letters Fryer of Fidelity Trust seeking cooperation. Senate passes steel bill with tax and reciprocity changes amid other political notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Department of Justice
Chicago
Washington
Pujo
House
Money Trust
Robert L. Fryer
Fidelity Trust Company of
Buffalo
N. Y
Wisconsin Governor Blocks Root as Temporary Convention Chairman
Governor harmon wins Ohio Democratic presidential primary with 100,090 votes to Wilsons 89,116 and Bryan tops Clark by one vote. Roosevelt sweeps New Jersey primaries with large pluralities and Wilson secures 24 of 28 delegates including the delegates at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. McGovern
Wisconsin
William Barnes, Jr
New York
Elihu Root
Ohio
Harmon
Wilson
New Jersey
William J. Bryan
Champ Clark
Roosevelt
Foreign Developments Stir Cuba Mexico and China
Taft warns Gen Orozco to refrain from hindering Americans leaving Mexico. Freeman urged to evacuate Villardena for Durango. In Cuba a US troop camp and tens of thousands mobilize as independence clashes loom. Yuan Shih Kai unveils a conscription based plan to raise a German size army.
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Orozco
Taft
Mexico
United States
Charles M. Freeman
Villardena
Durango
Yuan Shih Kai
Germany
Notable Leaders Consider Health Chief Post and Church Pastor
William Francis Murray of Boston invites Dr. Harvey W. Wiley to be chief health officer as the offer sits under consideration. Rev. Mrs. C. C. Babcock of Fort William accepts a pastorate in Erie. Dr. Edwin B. Craighan reportedly accepts Tulane University presidency, and Daniel Hudson Burnham's cremation ashes travel to America. General William Booth is almost blind after cataract surgery. both eyes inflamed per attending surgeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Francis Murray
Boston
Harvey W. Wiley
C. C. Babcock
Fort William
Canada
First Christian Church of
Erie
Daniel Hudson Burnham
Chicago
Academy Hospital
Heidelberg
Germany
America
Burnham
William Booth
Salvation Army
Aviator Parmalee Killed In Yakima Plunge From 400 Feet
Philip O Parmalee a noted aviator connected with the Wright brothers team was killed at North Yakima Washington when wind tipped his biplane causing it to overturn and plunge four hundred feet The incident followed by other scattered items from a contemporary news page including meetings and trials in Atlantic City Los Angeles and New York overviews of a waiters strike and a Minnesota court decision re arson charges and Methodist bishops retirement at the 1916 conference
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip O. Parmalee
Wright Brothers
North Yakima, Wash
Earl Cranston
John Hamilton
Charles W. Smith
Joseph C. Hartzell
Meeting changes date for Indiana union gathering
Indiana branch of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks votes to move its annual meeting from Memorial Day to July 4 and backs civil service for assistant postmasters, higher salaries, a Central States Postal Association, a sick benefit plan, and an eight hour workday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
The
United National Association
Indianapolis
United National Association of Postoffice Clerks
M. B. Huffman
Muncie
Ind
Civil Service
National Organization
Central States Postal Association
Huffman
Anderson
F. F. Rogers
Milton B. Huffman
Ira New
Elkhart
W. M. Long
Frankfort
D. W. Harvey
Lafayette
Alfred H. Perring
Bloomington
Boston
A. C. Porter
Tipton
Y. M.C
G. P. Harvey
Rockville Hosts Indiana Bankers Meet
The annual convention of the Indiana Bankers Association group five was entertained by Rockville bankers. Purdue's G I Christie spoke on Co operation Between the Banker and the Farmer. Indianapolis speaker Dick Miller discussed The Banker and the Business Community. David Coulter of Frankfort was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Indiana Bankers’ Association
G. I. Christie
Purdue University
Dick Miller
Indianapolis
Andrew Smith
Earl S. Gwin
David Coulter
Frankfort
Robins Protection Urged by Indiana Nature Club
At its annual meeting in Indianapolis the Indiana Nature Study club passed resolutions urging Florida to enact laws protecting the robin. The group noted the bird winters in Florida and surrounding states and is often treated as food there. Mrs. Charles Pickering spoke on The Birds of Colorado and Mr. Eves read an original sonnet for Buzzard's Roost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Indiana Nature Study Club
Indianapolis
Charles Pickering
Colorado
Eves
Librarians to Meet in Indianapolis on Magazines
The second meeting of District E of the Indiana Library association will be held in Indianapolis on June 5. Afternoon sessions at branch library No. 6 feature Miss Mary Rue leading a discussion on Magazines and a question box by Miss Mayme C. Snipes. The evening session occurs in the public library commission rooms and will be led by Miss Lillian Henley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Library Association
Indianapolis
Mary Rue
Franklin Public Library
Mayme C. Snipes
Plainfield Public Library
Public Library Commission
Lillian Henley
Indiana Parent-Teacher Meeting Under National Congress
A two day Indiana branch meeting of the National Congress of Mother and Parent-Teacher associations will be held in Indianapolis Thursday and Friday under Mrs. Orville T. Bright of Chicago. A Thursday reception at the YWCA opens events with notes from city and visiting leaders and a mass meeting with talks by Dr. Woods J C Collicott Mrs Bright and Miss Baylor. A Friday round table on the national purpose precedes state branch organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
National Congress of Mother and Parent-Teacher Association
Indianapolis
Orville T. Bright
Chicago
National Association
Bright
H. H. Rice
Cora Stanton Brown
City Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations
Charles A. Butter
Huntington
W. O. Crouse
Lafayette
Carl Lieber
Association
Rice
C. S. Woods
J. C. Collicott
Adelaide S. Baylor
E. C. Rumpler
Joseph Selvage
Eliza A. Blaker
Anna Brockhausen
John E. Higdon
Charles Carroll Brown
Anna _ Brockhausen
Adolph Schumack
Walter Carpenter
Allen T. Fleming
Ten Internes Qualify for City Hospital Posts
Indiana University School of Medicine graduates who sat the recent interne examination for the City Hospital and City Dispensary earned ten passes. The top names listed by the Indianapolis Board of Health in order are E. L. Lingeman, H. W. Miller, Virgil Gordon, J. S. Robison, Charles F. E. Irvin, C. D. Green, J. S. Nixon, Clyde C. Butler, L. O. Sholty, and Garner N. Druley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University School of Medicine
City Hospital
City Dispensary
Indianapolis
Indiana Corporations Form New Local Firms
Articles of incorporation filed in the secretary of state office include South Gary Home Investment Company of Gary with real estate and bond dealing and capital stock of 10000 led by A L Russell 8 B Russell and E H Holmes. Evansville Savings and Loan Association of Evansville with capital stock 100 008 names Charles Sihler as president Thomas Walsh as vice president Frank Elmendorf as treasurer and M F DeJar natt as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Secretary of State
South Gary
Indiana Girl Graduatesban Wear No Hats at Commencement
In Wabash the girl graduates voted to wear no hats at both baccalaureate and commencement, as part of an economy drive. Fort Wayne reports Felty Hart, 26, attempted suicide by poison, then leaped from a window but escaped unharmed. Columbus notes the 40th Columbus High commencement with 65 graduates and a play by Melvin Lostutter. Indianapolis records May auto registrations up 711 percent with 2,433 licenses issued. Covington reports a three story brick school building fire destroying the structure and library. Bloomfield covers the murder trial of Slater Edward and Ray Stibbins costing Knox County. Logansport covers the Mooze murder case. South Bend reports a guilty verdict for Morris Kellner in grand larceny. Evansville notes Stephen Bovinet's murder of his wife and suicide. Newcastle hosts a large Federation of Women’s Clubs convention with regional speakers. Kokomo notes Doris Clark sixteen crying in court as Diaz, a Cuban, is sentenced to reform school for two to fourteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Morris Kellner
Kellner
Sigmond
Victor Stiner
Decatur
Kokomo
Doris Clark
King Avenue
Indianapolis
Senor Diaz
State Reformatory
Diaz
Clark
Havana
Economical Soul Story From Washington
Arthur W. Marks tells a tale illustrating Hebrew thrift on a New York to Philadelphia train. A Hebrew rides without a ticket while actors in the car answer conductor queries by naming the company paying their passage. When pressed, the Hebrew says the Pittsburgh Cloding company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Marks
Washington
Aittle Hebrew
New York
Philadelphia
The
Pittsburgh Cloding Company
Popular
Taft banquet parody angers military aide Butt
President Taft attended a Chicago banquet with Secretary Hilles and Major Archibald Butt. A Dixie parody sung at the event upset Butt who said the song spoiled his evening and compared it to parodying the Lord’s prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Chicago
Mr. Hilles
Archibald Butt
Dixie
Butt
Georgia
Popular
Cuticura Ointment Heals Severe Leg Sore
Mrs. M. E. Fairchild of Wichita Kansas reports a deep leg wound after a fall was healed by Cuticura Ointment. She notes prior balsams caused pain and that Cuticura also leaves her face without smarting when using Cuticura Soap. Free samples offered by Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette St
Wichita
Kan
Movement to Preserve Frankfort's Little Red Brick Building
A Frankfort group forms to save the old State House square structure known as the little red brick. At 98 years old it has historic ties with Daniel Boone who visited the offices here on business. In two years it would be a hundred years old, making it the oldest state building remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
State House Square
Daniel Boone
Her Advantage. A Wife Reigns Amid Storms at Home
A dialogue contrasts Buggs’s stormy behavior with a wife who rules the household. The exchange suggests a marriage balance where the wife maintains authority despite his frequent upheavals.
Marine Eye Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An early 20th century ad markets Marine Eye Remedy for red weak and watery eyes with granulated lids. It claims oculists compounded formula not a patent medicine and includes an illustrated book in each package sold by Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago at 26c and 60c per bottle and eye salve in aseptic tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
and &E
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Discipline’s Path Behind Escapees
A. C. Benson observes that those who seem to escape discipline are not to be envied, as they have farther to go, implying continued duty and consequences ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Benson
Allen’s Foot Ease Sample Offer Promises Comfort
A century-old advertisement promotes Allen’s Foot Ease antiseptic powder with the boast of over five million free samples yearly. It claims samples demonstrate genuine merit for tired, aching feet and invites readers to request a sample from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Howell and Rowell Mention Bankruptcy Case Again
Howell notes Rowell has entered bankruptcy once more while Powell comments that failure is Rowell's failing. The exchange reveals ongoing financial stress and blame focused on Rowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Rowell
Powell
Cole's Carriboli salve promises quick skin cure
Cole's Carriboli salve relieves burning skin ailments and stinging sores. It claims to stop pain from burns and heal without scars. Priced at 25c and 60c, available through druggists. Free sample requests directed to J. W. Cole & Co., Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Goodness and Happiness Quote by Landor
A concise aphorism notes that virtue does not guarantee happiness and that happiness can influence goodness. The line contrasts moral virtue with personal contentment, suggesting happiness as a force that shapes character rather than a result of virtue alone.
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Landor
Garfield Tea Aids Health Worldwide
Garfield Tea is described as helping humanity by addressing liver and kidney troubles, billiousness, and constipation, claimed to provide broad health benefits across populations.
Smile First Policy Sparks Community Cheer
A local campaign promotes greeting strangers with a smile as a simple kindness. Organizers urge residents to practice friendly vibes in daily interactions, citing improved mood and stronger neighborly ties across neighborhoods.
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Senate
Robert W. Archbald
Court of Commerce
Scranton
Europe
House Committee On Judiciary
John T. Lanihan
Wilkesbarre
Stephen Meade
Gary
Christopher Columbus
Knights of Columbus
Cuba
Philippines
Jane Quinn
John M. Quinn
Claude Swanson Allen
Thornton L. Massie
Hillsville
Nit
Los Angeles
United States Army
Buford
San Francisco
Paint Creek
Mucklow
Baldwin
Dupp
Michigan Supreme Court
George A. Fritch
Detroit
Mabel Millman
Fritch
Jackson
Samuel N. Hyde
S. D
South Carolina
Missouri Supreme Court
Springfield
Guantanamo
Butte, Mont
New Orleans
Edwin B. Craighan
Tulane University
University of Montana
American Medical Association
Atlantic City
John B. Murphy
Job Harriman
Cal
Clarence S. Darrow
Bert H. Franklin
Darrow
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
W. E. D. Stokes
Stokes
Belmont
D. F. Dumas
Cass Lake
Minn
Poposky
Beltrami County
Minnesota Supreme Court
Post Office
Milton B. Hoffman
State Board of Health
J. P. Simonds
Union
Hoodoo
Fort Wayne
Felty Hart
Valentine
Hart
Columbus
Columbus High School
Howe
Butler College
Melvin Lostutter
Covington
Bloomfield
Slater Edward
Ray Stibbins
Knox County
William L. Slinkard
James Hudson
Shuler McCormick
Slinkard
Clyde Youo
Greene County
Logansport
Wallace Thompson
Roy Kimmer
Jeffersonville
Thompson
Evansville
Stephen J. Bovinet
Branchville
Perry County
Bovinet
Newcastle
United Brethren Church
Federation of Women’s Clubs
E. B. Lowash
Middletown
E. B. Johnston
Richmond
S. S. Harrell
Brookville
Anna Harlatt
Felix T. McWhirter
Carl H. Milan
Archie
Buggs
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