Elopers Cause Grief as Father Intervenes in Bloomington
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Bloomington Indiana June Frank Smith twenty three and Eile C Combs eighteen eloped but the bride to be was taken home by her father. They traveled toward Spencer for a license but were arrested on telegraphic order as boards the train. The couple, held at the station, faced parental protest while the bride insisted a wedding would occur. Both are children of leading farmers.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Frank Smith
Eile C. Combs
Spencer
Weather forecast for Thursday and Friday
Forecast for Thursday and Friday varies by region with fair conditions in Indiana Ohio Wisconsin Iowa and Tennessee Kentucky Lower Michigan and North Dakota. Warmer by Friday with lighter winds in most areas and some partly cloudy or shower chances in western portions. Temperatures trend higher in central regions and remain cooler along eastern portions.
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Indiana
Ohio
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Aes
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Lower
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Movements of Steamers Feature Global Arrivals and Departures
Queenstown, June 10. Arrivals include Sax seeded, Aurania from New York, Altonia from Liverpool. New York sees Ocean arriving. ships sail to Montreal, Majestic to New York, Westernland to Philadelphia. Around the Atlantic, Koenig Naples arrives in New York, St Paul departs for Southampton, Noordam to Rotterdam, Teutonic to Liverpool. At Southampton, arrivals from New York include Philadelphia. St Michaels reports Cambroman from Genoa.
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Aurania
Literat
New York
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Liverpool
Ocean
Dominion
Cates
Montreal
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Westernland
Philadelphia
Koenig
Naples
St. Paul
Pton
Noordam
Rotterdam
Teutonic
Southampton
Burch and Grace Lewis Involved in Wives Arrests and Jail Sentence
Grace Lewis had introduced the woman as his wife and they began housekeeping. When the husband’s whereabouts became known, his wife came to Rushville, leading to both arrest, fines on May 8, and a month in the county jail. Burch was released after a few days, but a note from the Lewis girl urged his return to jail. He resigned and surrendered, remaining until today.
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Grace Lewis
Burch
Rushville
Lewis
Auburn Bank Case Continues Before Judge Anderson
Fort Wayne Ind June 10 Charles McClellan son of Mrs Elizabeth McClellan failed to appear at the hearing before Judge Anderson in federal court subpoenaed to testify in bankruptcy proceedings. McClellans friends in Auburn comment on his absence as public sentiment remains harsh over distress to small depositors and 50 000 owed to banks with no assurance given to creditors. The court excluded Cashiers Abbey Benedict and Hague as partners and ordered publication to secure McClellans presence.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Charles McClellan
Elizabeth McClellan
Anderson
Federal Court
McClellan
Auburn
Don M. Garwood
Cashiers Abbey
Benedict and
Hague
Charles McClelances
FREIGHTS IN COLLISION NEAR THORNTOWN AND DEATH IN BEDFORD
Two Big Four freight trains collided east of Thorntown causing engines to wreck and track damage. A brakeman sprained ankle. traffic halted until morning. In Bedford a boy died at about ten after touching live wires while playing. Insulation suspected as cause.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Thorntown
Vandalla
Colfax
New Castle Citizen Calvin Compton in Critical Condition
Calvin Compton, seventy three, a well known New Castle resident, lies in critical condition after a fall last Friday. He delayed medical care until today when pain intensified and doctors diagnosed a broken hip. Recovery appears unlikely.
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Indianapolis Journal
New Castle
Ind
Calvin Compton
Tragic accident claims life of ten year old Roy Mayfield
In Bloomington Indiana on June 10 Roy Mayfield aged ten son of Mr and Mrs George Mayfield Nesville was playing on a stonepile when a large slab slipped and crushed him instantly. The accident occurred this morning.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Roy Mayfield
George Mayfield
Nesville
Burlington township votes subsidy for interurban road
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Burlington township Carroll county voted 15 000 to aid an interurban road from Logansport to Frankfort. The measure passed by four votes in a 38 percent turnout. Proponents seek subsidies in Carrollton and Washington townships and others in Clinton county.
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Delphi
Ind
Burlington Township
Carroll County
Logansport
Frankfort
Carrollton
Washington
Clinton County
Suit Accuses Judge Harris of Note Misuse in Sullivan
SULLIVAN Ind June W Suit was filed in Sullivan county Circuit Court against the present judge O B Harris by C R Burkhart attorney for Plano division of International Harvesting Machine Company Chicago. Plaintiff claims Harris collected a note in 191 from Charles McCammon then diverted funds for his own use without report. Trial set for October term. ELKHART Ind June 0 Rev William Lash of this city entertaining his brother Rev John Lash Edgewood Ia whom he had not seen since John elder left Kosciusko county home three years ago.
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Sullivan
Ind
Sullivan County
O. B. Harris
C. R. Burkhart
Valpariaso
Plano
International Harvesting Machine Company
Chicago
Harris
Charles McCammon
Elkhart
William Lash
North
Pioneer preacher joins Iowa Brethren ranks and more
Across the continent a pioneer preacher settled in Iowa as a charter member of the Iowa Conference of the United Brethren Church. In Vincennes Indiana June 16 the $5,000 bond of Charles T. Jerome and Charles Roberts, alleged gold-brick swindlers, was forfeited. They were released last week and have not been seen since. They also face a $2,000 bond on a Kentucky case set for hearing January 16. Washington June 10 Washington Stogsdill was named postmaster at Whitehall Owen County Indiana replacing Willliam T. oeres i Jo E. Droud receives commission at Leesburg and Don Cjumner at Valonia. Portland Indiana June 10 Peoria Oil Company leases eight hundred acres in Madison township to drill a test well on the G. H. Schenk farm.
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The
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Indianapolis Journal
Vincennes
Ind
Charles T. Jerome
Charles Roberts
Kentucky
Washington
Washington Stogsdill
Whitehall
Owen County
Indiana
Williiam T. Oeresi
Jo E. Droud
Leesburg
Don C, Jummer
Valonia
Portland
Peoria Oil Company
Madison Township
This County
G. H. Schenk
National Buffalo Herd Officers Elected at Indiana Convention
Evansville Ind June 10 The Noble Order of Buffaloes met for its first biennial convention electing officers for the next two years after reports showing the group financially strong and expanding with new herd formations in many states About 1000 delegates attended a barbecue and evening session naming Colonel William F Cody Buffalo Bill as most honorable ranchman and other officers including Dr Joseph A Swartzel and Robert F Weems among the top posts the event followed by another session planned for tomorrow to complete the officer slate.
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Evansville
Ind
Noble Order of Buffaloes
United States
Joseph A. Swartzel
Indianapolis
Robert Weems
Vincennes
Noble Recorder
Buffaloes
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Charles 8. Crall
Monongahela
Charles R. Johns
Robert F. Weems
John H. Leathers
Louisville
Riley C. Morgan
Knoxvile
Tenn
Denny P. Lemon
Minneapolis
A. L. Flickner
W. A. Bail
Catholic Foresters Adjourn. Officers Elected at Michigan City
The bi ennial convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters adjourned after a two day session in Michigan City. Officers elected include state chief ranger E. P. Honan Rensselaer vice chief ranger Henry Fisch Michigan City secretary Andrew B. Chick Lafayette treasurer M. J. Cramer Crown Point and trustees RRS Weis John D. Murphy Whiting S. E. Lauer man Hammond Jacob Kieffer Michigan City George Strickfadden John Hertzel Otterbein John Schille Hanover Center with E. P. Honan and W. P. Burns named delegates to the international convention. The next convention will be held in Mishawaka in 195.
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Michigan City
Ind
Catholic Order of Foresters
E. P. Honan
Rensselaer
Henry Fisch
Andrew 8
E. Lauerman
Hammond
Jacob Kieffer
George Strickfadden
John H. Hertzel
Otterbein
John Schille
Hanover Center
W. P. Burns
William P. O'Neill
Mishawaka
Z. Perry
Fowler
Louis Bush
Lafayette
Joseph D. Murphy
Whiting
Path finder day opens state convention in Marion
Marion hosts the state convention of the order with several hundred members in attendance. The day began with a large picnic at Matters Park. Afternoon addresses were given by Rev. Mr. ee of Cleveland supreme chaplain, A. F. Hanriet supreme president of Akron, A. R. Smith of Akron and Lew V. Alrey of Fort Wayne, state manager. The lodge degree work followed with a class of ninety candidates initiated.
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Marion
Ind
Order
Matter's Park
Mr. Ee
Cleveland
A. F. Hanriet
Akron
A. R. Smith
Lew V. Alrey
Second annual meeting of Indiana Catholic federations
The second annual meeting of the State Federation of Catholic Societies of Indiana will be held Sunday June 21 in the Knights of Columbus Hall on East Washington street. A representative of each federation will attend to discuss duties called by Pope Leo for Catholics today. The federation's headquarters will be at the Grand Hotel.
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Knights of Columbus Hall
East Washington Street
Ey Federation
Pope Leo
Federation
Grand Hotel
County Superintendents Meet Set in Statehouse
Superintendent E E Roby of Howard County schools assists in planning the County Superintendents Association meeting to be held in this city from June to July 1. The Paprecio Court chamber at the Statehouse will host sessions with many new superintendents and features aimed at benefiting the newcomers.
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Howard County Schools
County Superintendents’ Association
Paprecio Court
Statehouse
Pece Sane
Detectives Capture Suspect in Mantel's Bar Shooting
Detectives Kinney and Morgan returned from Franklin Kentucky with John Young the colored man who shot Chick Stout at Mantel's barrel house on Indiana avenue last April. Young escaped after the shooting and was located through police broadcasts. He will be tried for assault and battery with intent to kill.
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Morgan
Franklin, Ky
John Young
Chick” Stout
Mantel’s
Barrel House
Indiana Avenue
Young
Night Watchman Fires On Break-In Pair At Garstang Barn
David Small, a night watchman for Garstang Fuel Company on Biddle street near the Big Four tracks, fired at two men last night after catching them attempting to break into the barn. The intruders were confronted as Small accosted them.
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Garstang Fuel Company
Biddle Street
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Franklin College on cusp of major remodeling and growth
Franklin Ind June 10 Franklin College plans to remodel buildings and add a new library at a cost about 13000. A A Barnes of Indianapolis started a subscription with 2000, quickly reaching 7000 with more gifts. The campaign aims for 6000 more and promises better facilities for denominational schooling. The college sees a large freshman class next fall amid strong commencement attendance and music department events. Alumni Club and board changes accompany ongoing expansion.
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Muncie
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Crafton Johnson
Greenwood
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Frankfort
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Toledo
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Columbus
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Delphi
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Noblesville
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Vevay
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Edinburg
C. R. Parker
Franklin College Closes Season With Lodge Team Victory
Franklin Indiana June 10 The Franklin College baseball team finished its season by defeating the Masonic Lodge team of this city 23 to 13. The game featured many errors and few spectacular plays. The event aimed to wipe out a debt of about 70 dollars, and more than 70 dollars were cleared, aiding Manager Clark in closing the schedule.
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Franklin
Ind
Franklin College
Masonic Lodge
Clark
Graduates celebrated across Indiana in weekend commencements
Terre Haute hosts an annual reception as Rose Polytechnic completes thesis examinations and prepares for tomorrow’s graduation. Georgetown bestows an honorary doctor of laws on George B Cortelyou. Elwood holds St Joseph’s second commencement with two graduates Frances Heffner and Clara Ripperger. Maplewood Classical School in Kokomo reports ten graduates with Congressman Charles B Landis delivering the address. Terre Haute notes a high school comedy production aba nd on dispute. Richmond St Marys Catholic School marks multiple graduates with a musical program. Bedford breaks ground on a $20,000 West Side school annex focusing on healthful design.
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Arline Gwinn
Madeline McElwee
Kate Locke
Myrtle McDaniel
June Souder
Willis Dye
Geo Losey
Charles Hodgin
Fred Arnett
Walter Parson
Charles B. Landis
Terre Haute
Richmond
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Bedford
High School
Anderson Youth Attacks Co Worker at Glass Factory
In Anderson Indiana Fred Kirkendall aged sixteen assaulted Maggie Moore in the Pennsylvania Glass factory packing room. He struck her with a steel piece fracturing her skull leaving her unconscious as factory workers discuss his arrest and upcoming hearing.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Fred Kirkendall
Maggie Moore
Pennsylvania Glass Factory
Kirkendall
Miss Moore
Head of Campbell Furniture Company Outlines the Danger
Shelbyville Indiana June 10 The Campbell Furniture Company factory closed indefinitely after a wage scale demand by the finishers union and nonunion hiring threats. C H Campbell urged workers to consider impacts on wages and employment and warned he may follow Karmire’s example if forced to adopt the scale. He offered loyalty to all workers and encouraged union choice while resisting compelled union control.
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Indianapolis Journal
Shelbyville
Ind
Karmire Furniture
Campbell Furniture Company
C. H. Campbell
Campbell
Evance
Mr. Campbell
Earlham College Holds Forty Fourth Commencement
Earlham College in Richmond Indiana celebrated the fortieth fourth annual commencement at Lindley Hall with 37 graduates. Degrees awarded include bachelor of arts and bachelor of science with music diplomas for Miss Alford. Several students near degree completion will finish over the summer. Notable scholarships awarded to Ernest D. Martin and Ruby Davis. Trustees approved a $25,000 endowment gift from Francis T. White and funded library and civil engineering equipment. Additional Terre Haute notices announce Indiana Normal graduation events and alumni meeting plans.
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Alford
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Thorntown
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New York
Civil Engineering
Stranger is found dead in hotel in Muncie
A man believed to be W. J. Ralph from Seward county Nebraska was found dead in his room at the Van Winkle House in Muncie. A .88 caliber pistol lay in his hand, and authorities say the death appears self-inflicted. He registered as W. J. Ral and carried $140 with letters addressed to Seward county Nebraska and a sister Mrs George Ford in Dunkirk. Inmates heard a shot at 5:00 this morning but thought it came from the street.
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Muncie
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W. J. Ralph
Seward County
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W. J. Ral
George Ford
Dunkirk
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Marion man arraigned for assault with intent to murder
San ford Love, who shot his former sweetheart Nora Miller, was arraigned in Police Court in Marion Indiana on a charge of assault and battery with intent to murder. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the Circuit Court. A letter to Miss Miller asking she not prosecute was ignored. Doctors say Miss Miller may recover if stable.
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Marion
Ind
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Nora Miller
Love
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Mine Workers Leader Seeks Labor Settlement in Danville
Danville Ill June 10 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers is in town working to adjust a dispute between local operators and miners. He says overall labor conditions nationally show no more troubles than last year, but publicity makes them seem more numerous.
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Danville
Ill
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
JURY 18 STILL OUT IN MICHIGAN AREA MURDER CASE
In LaPorte Indiana June 10 the jury hearing the case of Josephus Mallory charged as an accessory to the murder of John M Koontzman at South Bend retired after eight hours of pleas and five hours of evidence. Aged mother fainted during the prosecutors plea for the death penalty. Mallory testified his mother was dead and buried but appeared at this trial. The jury remained undecided tonight as court rounds the charge that Mallory helped plan the robbery and murder.
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Laporte
Ind
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John M. Koontzman
South Bend
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Cours
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Banker Short 280000 Bank to Close Doors in Birmingham
In Birmingham, Bessemer Savings Bank plans to close and seek a receiver after President T. J. Cornwall disappears with nearly 280000 dollars. Cornwall left notes claiming the loss came from a failed business venture and absolving bank officers while taking full blame.
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Ala
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Whitcomb Elected President at Marion Trustees Meeting
Marion Indiana June 10 at a trustees meeting Dr A L Whitcomb of Evanston Illinois was elected president of the board.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion, Ind
A. L. Whitcomb
Evanston, Ill
Miller's son attempts to kill his father in city ward
A. J. Miller owner of a drug store at 11 Blaine avenue is in the insane ward of the city police station after an attempted patricide. Miller had two prior stays in the insane asylum in the last fifteen years, both times discharged as cured, and had just been released a week earlier.
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Insane Asylum
Preacher Arrested During Spiritualist Meeting for Assault
E. Schmull a preacher was arrested last night while conducting a spiritualist meeting for assaulting a boy named George Speece. Patrolmen interrupted the seance with a warrant for assault and battery. Schmull’s son and the Boetes boy got into a scuffle. The father, hearing of the boy’s beating, hunted the boy and slapped his face, leading to the warrant for his arrest.
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Forgery Arrests In Railroad Wage Scheme
Fred Diner and Dick Roach, both Big Four Railroad employees, were arrested by Patrolmen Woodward and Larsh on forgery charges. They allegedly forged a two dollar wage order from M. D. Cleary for use at Maurice Krauss’s grocery at 7 West Washington. Police say the arrest followed information secured by the force.
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Dick Roach
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Diner
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White River
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