Pythians in Session Lead Members of the Order at Shelbyville Meeting
An immense gathering of Knights of Pythias from Bartholomew Decatur Johnson and Shelby attended the fourteenth district K of P meeting in Shelbyville Indiana. The session opened at 10 o'clock this morning in Castle Hall with business consuming most of the day and the third rank work conferred in the afternoon. Grand Lodge officers in attendance included A Tindall Grand Chancellor R W Buxton Grand Instructor E Chatwick J E McGaughey Wilson and J R Carnahan F Neal and J Watson.
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Indianapolio Journal
Shelbyville
Ind
Knights of Pythias
Bartholomew
Decatur, Johnson
Shelby
Ftteenth
K. of P
Castle Hall
Lodge
Supreme
C. BE. Shiveley
Richmond
Grand Lodge
A. Tindall
Chai- R. W. Buxton
E. "Chatwick
J. E. McGaughey
Irvington
Wilson
Elkhart
Sealand Records
Frank
Boy wounded by shotgun blast at Bloom home
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Indiana December 18 Marion Was six years old son of John Was shot in the abdomen by his grandfather Bloom while Bloom attempted to load a shell in a shotgun at the Bloom home near the Monon Railroad bridge. The shell fragment struck the boy’s abdomen and passed out behind. The injury is feared not to have damaged the intestines and the boy may recover.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Marion
John
Bloom
Monon Railroad Bridge
Ferrybe 3
Wabash Ver
Young
Elwood
Fuel famine looms over Wabash plants in December crisis
In ABASH Indiana a coal shortage threatens to halt Wabash Paper Company, cabinet works, chair works, American furniture factory, and Wabash Iron works. One car of coal remained last night. three more arrived but fuel may run out within 24 hours, risking heavy losses across several manufacturing sites. Kokomo reports a surprising gas well in Arm strong’s dooryard, the best in a decade, with a flow that could supply two families and spur competition against old suppliers.
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Indianapolis Journal
Abash
Ind
Wabash
Kominent
Wabash Paper Company
Wabash Cabinet Works
Cer Hat Works
American Furniture Factory
Wabash and Iren
Kokomo
Armstrong
Brakeman Wiley Fatally Injured at Greensburg Yard
Claude Whey, brakeman on the Michigan division of the Big Four, was probably fatally injured in Greensburg Indiana this morning. He was caught between an automatic coupler and a caboose. the rod entered his body and exited his back. His home is in North and he leaves a wife and two children.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greensburg
Ind
Claude Whey
Michigan
Wley
North
Man Charged With Kidnapping Child From Home Near Ansville
Ansville, Ind. December 15. George Was arrested on a kidnapping charge for taking Willie Shutt, age twelve, from the Children’s Home near the city last May. The child’s mother is dead. it is alleged Webb took the boy for his father who is said to live afield. Webb denies the charges and officers are unclear about details.
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Indianapolis Journal
Ansville
Ind
George
Willie Shutt
Webb
Aoe
Several Indiana figures die in a single day
William H. Kendall a 72 year old Civil War veteran dies of heart trouble in Washington Indiana. W D Firth 69 a machinist dies of heart disease leaving a wife and son. W T Willits 40 dies of aremic poisoning near Brazil later shipped to Hillsdale for burial. Anna Ansin 73 dies of heart paralysis in Tell City Indiana.
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Teverbaugh
Washington
Ind
William H. Kendall
W. D. Firth
Kendall
Chickamauga
Phiten
Wser
Indiana
Miami and
Ohio Medical Colleges
Cincinnati
Brazil
W. T. Willits
Pfalzer Coal Company
Here
Chicago
Hillsdale
Mich
Tell City
Anna Ansin
Lafontaine Bank Cashier J G Harper Dies
J G Harper longtime Lafontaine Bank cashier and stockholder died suddenly in Wabash Ind at 58 from a lung blood vessel burst after severe coughing He had been ill with lung trouble months and planned a winter South trip The body was shipped to Lafontaine for burial Friday Widow and one son survive Elizabeth Bandy aged 70 dies in Decatur Ill born in England later American resident Teverbaugh news follows local obituaries fragmentary notes from Red Men funeral plans
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
J. G. Harper
Lafontaine Bank
Lafontaine
Comte Lafontaine
Washington O
Hastings and Walsh Nominated for Representative Seat
In Washington Indiana on December 18 Paris A Hastings Republican and John Walsh Democrat were nominated to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative-elect Aikman Carnahan. Hastings resignation earlier surprised bystander as his brother had been a candidate. Walsh previously lost to Carnahan.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Ind
Paris A. Hastings
John Walsh
Aikman Carnahan
Hastings
Walsh
Carnahan
Coal lands bought by Mammoth Vein Coal Co in Sullivan county
The Mammoth Vein Coal Company of Cleveland has purchased 1,000 acres of coal land in Sullivan county near Jasonville for five dollars an acre. Two mines will be opened immediately, doubling the price from a year ago as coal development rapidly enriches early investors along the Southern Indiana road south of Terre Haute.
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Indianapolis Journal
Serre Haute
Ind
Mammoth Vein Coal Company
Cleveland
Sullivan County
Terre Haute
Jasonville
Indiana Road
State rests in murder trial at Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana December 18 the State rested its case in the Matthew Alexander murder trial of Thomas Burke. The defense then unexpectedly rested as counsel judged Alexander’s testimony would conflict with the State’s strong evidence and likely fail with jurors. The court adjourned until tomorrow morning.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Matthew Alexander
Thomas Burke
Alexander
Burke
Woman Burned in Kitchen Fire in Shelbyville
Mrs Jerry Wilkinson of Marion township Shelby county was badly burned this morning around 10 o clock. Her dress caught fire while ironing near the stove. She ran to the yard and fell. the blaze fully enveloped her clothes before aid could come. She is not expected to recover.
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Indianapolis Journal
Shelbyville
Ind
Jerry Wilkinson
Marion Township
Shelby County
Rising Big River Threatens Evansville and Farmland
Evansville, Ind. reports the Ohio river level at a little over 37 feet with more rise expected by week’s end. Log and tie losses near Green, Barren and Pond rivers total about 100000 dollars, and thousands of logs have disappeared. Green river rises rapidly as water works crews travel by skiff. Farmers along the Wabash report significant corn destruction.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Green River
Wabash River
Manslaughter Verdict in Indiana Farm Fatality
In Greencastle Indiana a jury after seven hours deliberation found Zack Smithson guilty of manslaughter for the killing of farmer George Boswell. Smithson had been indicted for murder in the first degree.
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Zack Smithson
George Boswell
Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
Smithson
Fotenhauer Chosen as Concordia College President
Rev H H Fotenhauer of Hamburg Minnesota was selected today to lead Concordia College Fort Wayne Indiana He is president of the Minnesota and Dakota Synod of the German Lutheran Church Mrs Clarence Hazel of Bloomington reports an attempted chloroform suicide in Covington Kentucky She plans to join her husband in Indianapolis and says only funds she loaned him were taken John De Camps aged eighty is found murdered near Marion Indiana in a disputed estate case A horse and buggy crash near Elwood Indiana injures occupants and a sawmill boiler explosion at Lees Sawmill near Elwood kills Lem Samuels and burns a helper A smallpox case is reported in EckertyIndiana
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ST. Paul
H. H. Fotenhauer
Hamburg
Minn
Minnesota and Dakota
Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Clarence Hazel
Covington
Muncie
First Christian Congregation
J. F. Burnett
Elm
North Streets
Marion
Order of Pathfinders
Marion Lodge
Fort Wayne
Wabash
Stephen Kemp
Tremont Hotel
Peru
Goshen
B. Ricaby
Hillsdale
Mich
William H. West
Minstrels
Hascall
Mary Koch
Tell City
Peters
Disease Spreads as Precautions Lapse in Surrounding Territory
Alarm spreads among residents as no measures are taken to stop disease. A Miss Walls, previously visiting Ohio relatives, is among the victims.
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Miss Walls
Ohio
Decatur Kidnapping Case Returns to Court
A composite of Midwest briefs reports D Reynolds, accused of abducting Julia Loser on July 19, has returned home near Decatur Indiana while the kidnapping charge proceeds in circuit court. Other items note Wolfin’s state shoeing record, Marion candidates for House doorkeeper, a Dunkirk brewery agent’s insanity, and multiple local incidents.
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Indianapolis Journal
Decatur
Ind
D. Reynolds
Julia Loser
Loser
Reynolds
The Flying Cloud and the California Gold Trade Legend
In an autobiography by Fondora George Francis Train the Flying Cloud is hailed as a landmark in clipper ship history. He recounts building a 2,000 ton vessel after gold discoveries in 1848 spurred Pacific trade, its swift 86 day San Francisco voyage, sale to Grinnell, Minturn & Co., and its enduring record as the fastest sailing ship for over half a century.
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Fondora
George Francis Train
United States
California
Pacific Coast
Pacific
East
Boston
Donald Mackay
Joshua Bates
Mackay
Longfellow
House of Grinnell, Minturn & Co
Swallow-Tall Line
Liverpool
New York
Gressey
Lfe
Moses H. Grinnell
San Francisco
Indiana University closes fall term with record enrollment
Bloomington reports the fall term ending tomorrow with enrollment at 733, the largest in the institution's history, and a projected yearly total around 1,400 if trends hold. New science hall and faculty changes accompany academic shifts. classes resume January 6.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Law
Springer
Milburn
Maxwell Hall
Horary
Science
Lbrary
Franklin College Considers Fireproof Library, Sees Financial Upturn
Franklin Indiana December 18 Franklin College closed its fall term after a successful session. Improvements include enhanced laboratories and remodeled literary hall. The board discussed erecting a fireproof library, with over $15,000 pledged as two year notes and construction to start soon. Lighting plans were also reviewed as expenses stay below income.
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Indianapolis Journal
Franklin, Ind
Franklin College
Offer Cram Society
Wallace
Purdue to close early as holiday travel begins
Special to the Indianapols Journal from Lafayette Indiana reports Purdue will close at 11 30 tomorrow. Between 800 and 1000 certificates for railroad tickets have been issued to students taking Christmas vacation at home. Some fifty students may fail to meet scholarship standards and could be dropped.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana State Normal School
Paris Ail
Indianapols Journal
Lafayette
Purdue
Purdue Military Department
Griffith's Hall
Sigma Nus
Indianapolis
Great Mothers and Great Men The Untapped Link
Dr. Lorenz credits his surgical skill to his mother and argues that great mothers are common while great sons are rare. The piece notes many famed men had strong maternal influence but asks why capable sons are not widespread, urging reform to save the great sons of all great mothers.
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Lorenz
Washington
Napoleon
Grant
Gracchi
Wait Whitman
McKinley
Garfield
Adamses
Adams
Lincoln
Gracchus
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Letitia Bonaparte
Manhattan Island
The Cat and Mr Reed in a Washington Parlor Tale
The late Thomas RB Reed is teased by a Washington society figure who names a cat after him. In a reception room a mix up over the cat name leads to a startled maid and a comic moment about the speaker’s notoriety. The tale hinges on Reed’s public persona and a cat named for him.
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Philadelphia
Thomas RB. Reed
Mr. Reed
House of Representatives
Lord Kitchener Praised for Army Reform Insight
The text credits Lord Kitchener with superior practical intelligence, endorsing him as the best choice to lead reforms in the Indian army rather than the English army. It asserts he understands that reforming the army presents an impossible task.
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Brussels
Lord Kitchener
Army of
India
England
British paper’s 1938 prophecy print found in journal
An old Manchester Guardian copy in the Nebraska State Journal reveals 1938 political prophecies and panics in America. It notes a Cooper Union gathering of free silver advocates with about 3,000 attendees including Nebraska’s Mr. Bryan and Mr. Warner of the American Bimetallic League. The dispatch centers on a resolution urging the sacred duty of the people.
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Nebraska State Journal
Manchester Guardian
Journal
America
New York
Cooper Union
Bryan
House of Representatives
Nebraska
Warner
American Bimetallic League
Gold Value Debate Reflects National Economic Pressure
A statement warns that resisting a rise in gold value would thwart debt and tax burdens, prevent depreciation of wages, and protect the industrial and social order that underpins modern civilization. It frames the issue as a threat to the nation's economic stability and labor livelihoods.
The Country's Money Per Capita Circulation Record
New York financier reports U S per capita money circulation at 29 52 on Dec 1 the highest on record total circulation near 2 352 750 000 month over month gain 16 000 00 with gold certificates and national bank notes rising fractional currency use praised as a prosperity sign but warned Congress must raise the coinage limit to avoid a subsidiary money shortage political neutrality stressed and secretary's call for action emphasized.
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New York
United States
Treasury
Navy
Onse
Treasury Holdings
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
List of Letters and Delivery Instructions from Old Central Office
A historic notice lists dead letter handling rules and a long roster of names under Ladies and Gentlemen for delivery. It cites advertising requirements, transient markings, and suggests carriers deliver to addressee with proper street addresses. Names include Andrews Maggie and many others, followed by business names and organizations such as Alliance Chemical Co and National Lyceum Bureau.
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Somerset
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Lem Samuels
Eckerly
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Frank D. Story
Portland
Charles H. Barnhart
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G. C. Richards’s Sons & Co
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Sudbrook
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Stockdell
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Schutter
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Meady
Shepherd
Margarite
Schoolcraft
May
William Sher Dillon
Dale
W ‘Ilar
Fiour
Toouter
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Farley
Joseph
Ginza
Roland F. Seasby
Harry
Gilderhouse
H. W. Garrison
A. C
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Tievler
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Hartman
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Tommie T Hendrick
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Hemphill
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Eer
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J.C. Kirkman
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C. H. Frank
Letcht, Charles
Mims
LICK
McIntosh
Mitchell
Arthur
Matthews
W. W. Moon
Eben D. Myers
O. H. Maddalena
Cesare
McLaughlin
A Neely
James
Oliver
George P. Curtis
O'Donnell
Charles
Osborne
Dayton
Phillips
Crawford
Pattene U
Quintin
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Rutkowski
Peekenee
Falavatt
Ri Hinc
Ons
A. Marion
Romans
Sanders
Pone Ee
Wiliam
Swan
Sansom
Raymond
Snavely
J. H. Smith
W. K. Smith
K. W. Sullivan
Charles E. Scherer
Andrew
Sam
Shake
Snyder
Albert. Smith
Andrew J. Snyder
Albert E. Sullivan
Alliance Chemical Co
American Medical Agency
Baker-Almon-Block
Mackruffes Steam Washer Co
National Lyceum Bureau
Nonpareil Portrait Co
Star Distributors’ Union
Ferment & Co
Ial & Co
James S. Kirk & Company
Kirk
the Journal
Dhaud Blume
New York City
Alice Neilson
Adele Ritchie
Edna May
Anna Held
Lulu Glaser Dirginia Earle
Maud Stumm
Eac
Atkins
Barry
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Washington St
Pubkeinatra
Hones Ee Ee
Wate
Midh Ee
OMEGA
The
Indianapolis Gas Company
Pennsylvania Street
GEO. Merritt & CO
No. St. West
Washington St. A
Kaicm
C. Muellerschoen
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