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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
2
Hume E H West, posing as Lieutenant Commander Henry W Krowlson U S N, received a six year penitentiary term in Washington for swindling jewelers and brokers. The report mixes unrelated convention notes and social notices with the main crime story.
More than 4 000 women marched in the great pageant of protest in London. The five mile parade was the largest ever organized by women signaling a bold demand for suffrage and social reform.
The report notes an angler drowned in the river with details of the incident. Authorities and local figures attend a prayer led by Rev. L. C. Trimage. The article includes school commencement notes from Terre Haute and remarks by Dr. Henry C. King on individuality and personality.
The Gl department overhauls leadership with a year long leave and new principal appointments. Miss Elige becomes acting principal following Guy Hanna's resignation, while Miss Mahe Bonson succeeds Crawford. Crayford is elected to a four year term as post holder.
Mrs Elva Vetthoofie Bowler dies of tulredulosis with hospital gifts to charity. Richmond Herald notes teen Thomas shooting himself and dying. girl education funds and church aid fights. A LaPorte girl seeks court permission to divide Greco estate with charities. Political and academic appointments listed. Fort Wayne Kreis Turnfest marks centennial. Indiana and nearby states report suicides and civic events.
John Pion died three hours after being crushed between two engines in the Pennsylvania round house. The incident occurred on June 2 at Fort Wen and is under investigation by local authorities.
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