Panama treaty sent to Senate amid parsing delays
Dec 7 report says the Panama canal treaty was sent to the Senate but no executive session followed, delaying referral to the foreign relations committee. Britain seeks pledges from Panama to cover portions of Colombia debt, while Dunn accuses Roosevelt and Hay of complicity in the Panama revolution.
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United States
Snow Probable Today With Colder Northward Winds
Weather forecast from Washington for Tuesday and Wednesday indicates snow in Indiana Tuesday with colder temperatures, followed by fair conditions Wednesday with fresh northeast to northwest winds. Kentucky, Michigan, South Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota show fair or mixed readings with some snow in eastern Minnesota. Eightieth anniversary of Webb Lodge of Masons in Richmond noted with a ceremony planned.
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Webb Lodge of Masons
De Pauw Rest Day Features Alumni Love Feast
Rest day at DePauw with quiet visits to labs and libraries. Alumni planned a love feast, interspersed with devotional services and an evening oratorical contest. Faculty and students prepared receptions for guests as the Scarlit memorial fountain was to be dedicated Tuesday.
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Richmond Council Likely Orders Rail Bridge Raised
Richmond Indiana December 7 The city council tonight endorsed raising the Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville Railroad bridge across Main Street to permit through traction travel. Work to begin within thirty days. The city attorney warned that raising to serve sleeping cars could face court challenges if challenged. The action is expected to be tested in court if pursued.
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Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville Railroad
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Robbins
Widow preplans burial as family tragedy unfolds
Marion Indiana December 7 widow Mrs Laura Barley realizes her death will come soon and buys a burial dress lays it aside for her shroud visits Salem Cemetery selects a burial lot and asks Rev J M Baker to conduct funeral services as her husband and two children had already died.
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Marion
Ind
Laura BR. Barley
Salem Cemen
J. M. Baker
Deaths of Indians succumbing to heart disease across Indiana
A string of obituaries from Shelbyville to Bloomington reports multiple deaths from heart disease and related illnesses. Notable entries include Henry Cortelyou in Shelbyville, Marcus Stevens near Fiatt Rock, and George Gilbert in Greensburg, with veterans Josiah Crumes and John Lindsey among the long list of bereaved families across multiple cities.
Reimbursed Road for Fares Not Collected
Lawrenceburg Indiana December 7 Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern agent H H Dixon received a postal money order for 1 80 from the wife of a traveling man of Cincinnati claiming they rode the line from Lawrenceburg to Cincinnati without paying fare. The fare was six cents plus two cents interest on the money while kept out of it. Dixon sent back the amount as regular fare. Terre Haute Indiana December 7 Park county attorney seeks Blind Tony and his wife who has inherited 10 000 in farm lands. The couple, both blind beggars, were driven from Indianapolis and may be in Greencastle.
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Greensburg
Ind
George L. Gilbert
Newpoint
Indiana Volunteers
Josiah Crumes
Fifty-fourth
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H. H. Dixon
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway
Cincinnati
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
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Terre Haute
Park County
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Greencastle
Quincy Adams a Paris man takes his own life by hanging
Paris Illinois December 7 Quincy Adams a man forty five years old who lived north of Paris died by his own hand today. He hanged himself using a bridle according to initial reports. The motive is not given and the investigation proceeds.
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Swamp Root Promoted By Police Officers In Indiana Ad
Editorial notice touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles with a free sample offer to readers of the Indianapolis Daily Journal. It claims kidney illness causes many ailments, urges trials, lists health benefits, and notes availability in 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
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Two counterfeiters shot by Jeffersonville police Chief
Jeffersonville Indiana December 7 two men named George Burns and William Desmond believed to pass counterfeit money were arrested by Chief Edward Clegg after a confrontation on a dark street. Burns was shot in the left side during a struggle when a revolver was drawn and one assailant struck the officer. The men had circulated bogus dollars in about fifteen saloons and stores before being tracked down. Both suspects, about thirty, reportedly claimed to be from Richmond.
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Jeffersonville
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George Burns
William Desmond
Edward Clegg
Burns
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Clegg
Burss
Richmon
Terrell murder trial resumes with insanity evidence
The Terrell murder trial at Bluffton Indiana resumed with defense evidence aimed at establishing insanity of collateral relatives. Judge Smith ruled such evidence admissible after days of consideration. Testimony described Terrells grandfather and half sister as variably of unsound mind and peculiar. Terrell appeared brighter after a two day break from last weeks proceedings.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bluffton
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Terrell
Smith
Nelson Chenowith
Delaware County
Josephine
Indiana Town News Roundup Highlights Local Incidents
Gosport man found hanging at home as mysteries linger. Evan sville depot break in by tramps reported. Sullivan grants liquor license to elderly saloon keeper Joseph Fremont. Madison offers reward for Thomas Tracey, last seen in Newport KY. Tipton Institute addresses by Lindley and Johnson. Goshen police scandal ends with officer Ernest Elliott resigning. Coburn named successor. Brazil crook Scanlon transported from Danville on assault charges. Portland woman suffers third paralysis attack. county hospital petition discussed. Jeffersonville pike bids sought. delays due to contractor workload. Princeton revival closes after two weeks with hundreds converted. Richmond remonstrance filed against Cambridge City liquor license. Muncie roads to be numbered like city streets. county directory planned. Aurora man attempts self-harm, serious condition. Shelbyville $15,000 suit over streetcar and freight collision. Rushville habeas corpus filed over missing child at Soldiers' Orphans' Home. Noblesville two-day Hamilton County Farmers Institute opens. broad farmer attendance.
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Traction system runs on schedule in Lafayette
Cars on the Indianapolis & Northwestern traction system began regular service from Lafayette with many passengers riding the full length of the line to Indianapolis. General Manager Reynolds praised the first day’s record, predicting success for the interurban line. Nearby Paris plans extension of its Mattoon Charleston line toward Paris with a branch from Charleston to gravel banks east of town. In Seymour, ex mayor A W Mills faces trial for assault with intent to kill after a three-person pistol encounter last August. all wounded, now recovering as grand jury probes case.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction
Indianapolis
Reynolds
Paris
Central Ilinois Traction Company
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Seymour
A. W. Mills
Thomas B. Buskirk
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Grand Jury Mills
Pathetic Move Feared After Lockout Strands Department
Report notes the lockout leaves only helpers at work in the department. Officials fear a poor move may follow as other departments are affected and operations slow. Local sources cite uncertainty about next steps and potential impact on services.
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Movements of Steamers Across Major Ports
Reports from Dec 7 show arrivals and sailings at New York Liverpool Cherbourg Plymouth Scilly Queenstown and Genoa. In Elkhart Indiana ten women’s clubs form a federation at Mrs Perry L Turner’s home with Turner elected secretary and club presidents named as officers for the planned state gathering.
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Former state board member loses hand in corn shredder
Paris Illinois December 7 David H Shank a former member of the State Board of Agriculture who last week suffered the loss of his left hand in a corn shredding accident remains in a hospital and is reported improving from injuries he received in the machine incident.
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David H. Shank
State Board of Agriculture
Lockout at Southern Railroad boiler shop in Princeton
In Princeton Indiana workers at the Southern Railway boiler shop faced a lockout after a demand was handed to the master mechanic. Last Saturday the boiler makers were summoned and discharged one by one. about fifteen men affected as the dispute began over a week ago.
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Indianapolis Journal
Princeton
Ind
Southern Railroad
Many Cattle Die From Smut in Hagerstown Area
In Hagerstown Indiana Dr Crump of Greensfork reports post mortems on cattle dying from a disease known as smut. He notes a stoppage in digestion due to dry stomach and intestinal contents, with farmers losing at least 1000 dollars in a week.
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Mrs. Jasper McCarty Attempts Suicide on Farm
Mrs. Jasper McCarty, wife of a farmer east of Delphi near Culter on E. W. Bowen's farm, attempted suicide last night by morphine and another drug. She prepared a cup after sending children to play and was found unconscious by her husband returning from the barn. she is about forty.
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Indianapolis Journal
Delphi
Ind
Jasper McCarty
Cutler
E. W. Bowen
Bie
Acid spills halt wreck cleanup in Portland Indiana
In a Lake Erie and Western Railroad wreck at Portland Indiana seven loaded freight cars were demolished. One car carried carbolic acid and spilled acid across the scene preventing crews from clearing the wreck for hours. Seven trains were held up all night. It marks the road's fourth wreck in a week.
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Buck alew loses arm in Knox county corn shredder
Vincennes Indiana December 1 farm near Emison Knox county George Buck alew suffered a severe injury today when a corn shredder caught his left arm crushing it aides rushed to his aid and he was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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George Buckalew
Emison
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