DePauw Alumni Day Draws Largest Gathering Yet
Gr двух Greencastle Ind June 11 The DePauw University alumni day drew its best attendance with two classes 77 and 72. A large turnout from across the United States and one from Canada attended reunions, dinners, and a campus walk to complete cement paths. Trustees boosted salaries for several staff, reappointed officers, opened the new Minshall laboratory, and held diploma ceremonies and society banquets. Mrs Thomas Hendricks attended the alumni banquet amid tributes to former Hanover leaders and a Chautauqua salute.
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Greencastle
Ind
de Pauw University
Mount Meridian
United States
Canada
G. W. Faris
Seminary
J. B. de Molle
E. B. Rawls
Walter Hanna
Indianapolis
Jay Neff
Kansas City
Robert Kerr
Brookings
W. L. Wharton
Matthews
J. W. Knox
Marshall, NL
John S&s Goodwin
Chicago
Horace Wey
Evansville
Madge Wood
Kinsville
Ada Rogers
Cov
Anna Downey
Evanston
C. H. Haines
Blanchester, O
Brum
Crawfordsville
KR. H. Crouch
Brasil
F. A. Walker
Anderson
Lowden
Kern
Ayres
Longden
Charles Little
C. H. Ayres
J. W. Hamilton
San Francisco
Meharry Hall
Church University
A. Lattimore
Rochester University
Rochester
N. Z
D. W. Minshall
Persis
Oscar Bohlen
Ham
Purdue Large Class Sees 110 Graduates In Tent Commencement
Purdue University at Lafayette holds a tent commencement for 110 graduates from a class of 1,187 with 16 percent receiving diplomas. The ceremony featured remarks by Rev Denslow and Dr Gunsaulus, with theses presented on topics from nitrogenous foods to copper sulphate absorption and engine tests.
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Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
Stone
D. M. Denslow
Taylor Fouts
William Scott Dow
Frances Mary de Frees
Harry Carton May
Corliss
Clarence Erle
Union Traction Company
Frank Wakely Gunsaulus
Chicago
Diplomas Awarded to Hanover Literary Societies
Diploma ceremonies at Donel Chapel Hanover Tuesday morning honored Philalethian Society graduates C Henning KE H Thias and J F Glhoney while five members from Chrestomathean and Zetain society were recognized Lucy W Hughes Nellie H Briten Bessie J Baldridge Daisey J Trout Dell Gossard James McCormick Kean attorney delivered remarks and Calencimen Theory Society members J R Jones HM Masterson Perry L A Hand received tributes
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Lndianapolis
Hanover
Donel Chapel
Charles Adams
Kingston
Ind
Phililathian Literary Society
C. Henning
KE. H. Thias
F. Glhoney
Mre
J.L. Lowes
Chrestomathean
Zeteiathean
Lucy W. Hughes
Nellie H. Briten
Bessie J. Baldridge
Daisey J. Trout
Dell Gossard
Zetoin
James McCormick
Ke. An
O Ae Mentof Calencimen Theory Society
J. R. Jones
HM. Masterson
Perry
L. A. Hand
Earlham College Commencement Grants $3,000 Debts Pledged
Earlham College in Richmond Indiana held its forty third commencement in Lindley hall. Thirty six graduates received A B or B S degrees with high general scholarship. Dr John Finley of Princeton spoke as President Mills announced debt relief and an endowment drive to fund a new library department.
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Richmond
Ind
Lindley Hall
Earlham College
Mills
Papworth
Inez Nixon
M. E. Nethercut
First Methodist Church
John Finley
Princeton University
Earlham
Mary Baylies
Richard Roy Barrett
Cincinnati
Jennie Florence Bond
Albert Luther Copeland
Bridgeport
Louise Ford
Laurence Hadley
B. S
Pecksburg
Laura Lee Hedges
New Castle
Rolin Rosco James
Vincennes
Sarah Katherine Jenkins
Princeton
Benjamin Wade Kelly
Plainfield
Mary Lee Kinkead
A. B
Winchester
Thurlow Bennet Knight
Fairmont
Mark Marshall
Harry Dorland Michael
Milton
Agnes Westlake Neéeave
Hughesville
Lucile Hannah Moore
George Clarkson Powers
Portland
John Dougan Rea
Kyram Caldwell Robbins
Louis Francisco Ross
A. Richmond
Charles Albert Small
A. Ae Fairmount
Caroline Clare Stanley
Noblesville
Virgie Idelle Stanley
Economy
Anna Catherine Swan
Kansas City
Allen A. Tomlinson
Whittier
Cal
Howard Moffit Trueblood
Willard Orville Trueblood
Salem
Maude White
Westfield
James Irving White
Lewisville
Anna Junenes
Bloomingdale
Laura Bernhearold
Indianapolis
Clarence Dean Painter
Spiceland
Edward Gardner
Bertha Elizabeth
Commencement Exercises Set for Tomorrow at Rose Polytechnic
TERRE HAUTE Ind June The thesis examinations at the Rose Polytechnic Institute were finished today. This evening the annual reception for the seniors was held. The commencement exercises will be held tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. A number of members of the alumni have submitted thesis for advanced degrees.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Franklin College Year Ends With Debt Free Balance
The Franklin College Athletic Association closed the year with all debts paid and 3% cents in the treasury. At the annual stockholders meeting C M Carter and E E Stevenson joined the board, and the college board elected new officers and departments head. Alumni meetings featured speeches, poetry, and the forthcoming commencement.
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Franklin
Ind
Franklin College Athletic Association
First Baptist Church
C. M. Carter
Muncie
A. J. Thurston
A. ©. Neal
F. O. Lamoreux
Columbus
Collup
Indianapolis
Schofield
Dunkirk
Charles F. Remy
Supreme Court
Charles M. Curry
Terre Haute
D. A. Owen
Ruth Wallace
Grafton Johnson
Bertha Knobe
Chicago
E. F E. Stevenson
C. R. Parker
Munelo
Remy
Mae Carney
J. C. Smith
Seymour
Gladys Miller
Elizabeth Overstreet Cuppy
Public Opinion
C. M. Curry
State Normal
High School Graduates Hold Class Day Events Across Indiana
Across Indiana on June 11, towns report high school commencements and class day plays. Terre Haute notes the comedy The Ulster performed by graduates and mentions Friday’s Grand Opera House exercises. Covington lists five graduates with Rev Swain delivering the address. Hartford City reports five graduates from the public schools. North Vernon discusses plans for a modern public school building funded by state laws. Evansville covers Southern Indiana Deaf and Dumb School exercises with sixteen graduates and a Gip Galligher pupils teaching demonstration.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Grand Opera House
Covington
Covington High School
Katherine Helen McMahon
Lara Kathryn Marlatt
Bessie Estella Bone
Lydia Louisa Hunt
Thomas Bot
Evansville
Southern Indiana Deaf and Dumb School
Y. M. C. A. Hall
J. W. Wartman
Davis
Father Hynes
Galligher
Coeducation Doomed at University of Chicago Says Chronicle
Chicago reports that the Chronicle will publish a statement that coeducation at the University of Chicago is doomed. A majority of faculty and trustees reportedly oppose the plan and will take official action Saturday. A $1,500 donor plans to fund two separated quadrangles for men and women to push the split.
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Chicago
the Chronicle
University of Chicago
Princeton Univesity Board Grants Patton Five Year Ethics Chair
Princeton University trustees held an extra session and voted to pay former President Patton four thousand dollars annually to continue as ethics chair. A thirty thousand dollar subscription was raised among trustees, including a ten thousand dollar gift from a prominent alumnus, to support his salary for five years. Patton was offered the presidency of the Princeton Theological Seminary but declined. At the 155th commencement, honorary degrees were conferred including Judge James D. Reid and Rev. Richard Davenport Harlan, with brief addresses by Patton and President-elect Wilson. The senior dinner and loving cup followed the exercises.
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Princeton
N. J
Board of Trustees
Princeton University
Patton
Batton
Princeton Theological Seminary
James D. Reid
Pittsburg
Richard Davenport Harlan
Lake Forest University
Illinois
James Herron Eckels
Alexander Hall
Wilson
Columbia honors Christy and Spalding at commencements
At Columbia University exercises Dr Samuel Benedict Christy of the University of California receives the Doctor of Science for mining and metallurgy. Rt Rev John Lancaster Spalding bishop of Peoria is awarded the Doctor of Laws. In Madison Wisconsin George L Lohr of Milwaukee and Ada Hawley of Madison drown boating on Lake Mendota after their boat capsizes near shore.
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New York
Columbia University
Samuel Benedict Christy
University of California
John Lancaster Spalding
Peoria
Madison, Wis
George L. Lohr
Milwaukee
Ada Hawley
Madison
The
State University
Lake Mendota
State rests its case as Carrie Phillips testifies against Fodren
Miss Carrie Phillips and her mother testify that William Fodren threatened violence over a love triangle with John E Seay. The Seay murder case draws crowds as prosecutors rest and defense preparation begins. The note threatens Judge Neal over a separate murder case.
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Carrie Phillips
William Fodrer
Noted Elkhart County Grand Jury Actions Debated
Reports contradicted on whether a grand jury was summoned to review County Superintendent George W. Ellis in the Hall examination questions case. Judge Ferrall and the prosecutor say no investigation was requested, while locals seek clarity to clear Ellis of suspicion amid the Marion question. In Lebanon, a special grand jury adjourned after seven indictments, six against attorney Joseph D. Cunningham for forgery and false pretenses and one against Charles Byroads for murder in the first degree after a fatal assault. Cunningham’s bonds were set at 300 each. he remains in custody awaiting further action.
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Goshen
Ind
Elkhart County
George W. Ellis
Joseph Hall
Marion
Ferrall
Ellis
Hall
Eilis
Lebanon
Joseph D. Cunningham
Thorntown
Charles Byroads
Joseph Herrick
Byroads
Cunningham
John C. Hill
John D
Hannah Miles
Municipal League of Indiana Opens In Vincennes Meeting
The tenth annual Municipal League of Indiana began at City Hall Vincennes with about one hundred delegates and more expected tonight. Welcome was given by Mayor George E Greene. President George E Downey outlined the league’s work and meetings followed on municipal affairs. In Muncie the Federated Club of Clubs elected officers for the county with Mrs James Bingham as president and Maud Smith as recording secretary. A prize was offered for the school in the Eighth district that first introduces manual training.
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Vincennes
Ind
Municipal League of Indiana
George E. Greene
George E. Downey
Muncie
Federated Club of Clubs
James Bingham
Woman's Club of
Maud Smith
Tourists’ Club of
Pete Dtaets
Fatima Jump
Selma Woman's Club
Hattie Fudge
Albany
Fourth-class postoffice changes listed for Indiana counties
The length of routes is 45 miles, area covered 58 square miles, population served 1,467, and houses on routes are 26. The following fourth-class postoffice changes have been announced with resignations and appointments in multiple counties: Long Run in Switzerland county J L Washmuth replacing W H Bennett, Trenton in Randolph county George McCormick replacing J C Hardwick, West Shoals in Martin county Crook Love replacing Grant Lizarder.
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Long Run
Switzerland County
J. L. Washmuth
W. H. Bennett
Trenton
Randolph County
George McCormick
J. C. Hardwick
West Shoals
Martin County
Crook Love
Grant Luzadder
Veedersburg
Fountain County
Walter Greenley
Edward Minick
Tinton County
Revolution in glassmaking at Alexandria factory
The American Window Glass Company has installed twelve Lubbers machines at the old De Pauw plant in Alexandria Indiana. The device, claimed to cut labor by replacing blowers gatherers and snappers, is patented by John Lubbers and owned by his partners in the company led by James A. Chambers. Royalty plans would share half profits with the firm. Samples reportedly show flaw-free glass. Patents are filed or granted worldwide.
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Pittsburg
Alexandria
Ind
American Window Glass Company
de Pauw
John Lubbers
James A. Chambers
M. K. Cullen
George E. Moore
T. Hart Given
Combine
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association to meet at French Lick
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association will hold its annual meeting and banquet in French Lick June 26 and 27. Ex-Gov W J Stone of Missouri will give an address, with John R Simpson of the Paoli News speaking for Indiana press. Ex-Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis will host and address the capital city press.
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French Lick Springs
Ind
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
W. J. Stone
Missouri
John R. Simpson
The
Paoli News
Indiana Press
Taggart
Indianapolis
Capital City Press
Murder arrest in Marion West of city
Three men linked to the killing of James Lacey near Marion are arrested. William Gurnsytrowbridge, Arthur Stephens, and Marshall Herrald from Sweetser confess some involvement. Trowbridge denies but authorities report strong evidence against him. Other reports: John Koskeskie charged after attempt on wife in LaPorte with 20 knife wounds, and Ethel Williams dies by poison in Terre Haute after note to Charles Taxis. Homer Fuller dies in Delaware County jail after laudanum overdose.
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Marion
Ind
Addington
Captain White
Dentler
James Lacey
William Gurnsy Trowbridge
Richard Trowbridge
Arthur Stephens
Marshall Herrald
Sweetser
Herrald
Stephens
Trowbridge
Laporte
John Koskeskie
Michigan Township
Koskeskie
Koskeskle
Indianapolis
Muncie
Homer Fuller
Delaware County
KU Commencement: Dr Joseph Swain Delivers Address
Lawrence Kansas June 11 at the University of Kansas thirtieth commencement exercises Dr Joseph Swain president of Indiana University delivered the baccalaureate address with the theme Happiness Service and Success Two hundred diplomas were awarded.
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Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
Joseph Swain
Indiana University
Revolution in Laguayra Sparks Naval Involvement
Berlin reports German cruisers Gazelle and Falke are dispatched to Laguayra Venezuela at the request of the German charge d affaires in Caracas due to a suburb rebellion. The action follows the bombardment of the town by local forts and Venezuelan warships.
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Berlin
Gazelle
Falke
Laguayra
Venezuela
Caracas
Herr von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Roosevelt Urges Cuba Reciprocity Before Senate
President Roosevelt presses for Cuban reciprocity with the Senate urging prompt passage. He praises the U S record with Cuba, claims it is above reproach and stresses the need to provide Cuba self support and prosperity. He argues inaction stems from political chicanery or mercenary motives.
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Pittsburg
Indiana Democrats Support Bryan but Reject His Platform
Kansas City Journal notes Indiana Democrats display friendly sentiment toward Mr. Bryan yet convey to Saderstens that his platform is rejected and dismissed as junk.
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Indiana
Boom in the Indiana Oil Field Drives Record Drilling
Montpelier Indiana reports unprecedented oil activity with over a hundred new wells in Grant county and similar numbers in Wells county. Eastern investors flock to prime leases as prices reach up to eight hundred dollars a barrel for settled production. Notable wells in Wells, Grant, and Blackford counties show varied initial outputs from 20 to 125 barrels amid a field-wide move toward a businesslike oil boom.
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Montpelier
Ind
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Grant County
Wells County
Texas
California
Louisiana
Reed, Mays & Co
Huffman
Liberty Township
McCauley & Driscoll
Stimson
Chester Township
P. A. Little & Co
Shadle
Ohio Oil Company
Christman
Paxton Oil Company
Julin
Argue & McKisson
van Buren Township
Huntington Light and Fuel Company
Center Township
Kahle Bros. & Gray
Ward
Troyer Oil Company
Troyer
Blackford County
East Side Bank Company
Harrold
American Window Glass Company
Clapper Farm
Hiatt
Harrison Township
Burglars Bind Woman At Wolcottville Home Invasion
Two burglars entered the Wolcottville residence of Mrs. David Salsbury in Lagrange at 2 AM and bound her. The daughter escaped to raise the alarm. The intruders secured $16 before fleeing, leaving no trace of their location.
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Lagrange
Ind
David Salsbury
Wolcottville
Four Men Arrested After Robbery at New Castle Station
Clarence Nichols of Mount Summit waited for a morning train after a missed trip. At 3 a.m. four well dressed men entered Union station, tried to hire him to change money, then rifled his pockets and drove him out of town. Nichols notified the sheriff, who found the suspects with tickets to Cincinnati. James Griffin of New Castle is named among the four, with partners Harry Ferguson Andrew Withersby and George Starr. Police confiscated the spoils and arrested the group.
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New Castle
Ind
Clarence Nichols
Mount Summit
Union Station
Nichols
Cincinnati
James Griffin
Harry Ferguson
Andrew Withersby
George Starr
Rural free delivery routes set in Indiana towns
New Rural Free Delivery routes ordered in Indiana with carriers assigned to Hobart Loree Markle Rochester Bearss Showley Gaylor Circlesville Towntown and Windfall towns. Details include route lengths from 2 to 45 miles, areas 4 to 44 square miles, populations 76 to 1 423, and houses per route 110 to 652. Post offices Bearss and Showley to be supplied or discontinued.
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Indiana
Hobart
Lake County
Star
Deepriver
Ind
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Markle
Huntington County
Rochester
Fulton County
Bearss
Showley
Schireleville
Clinton County
Gaylor
Scircleville
Towntown
Boone County
Railroads seize Indiana coal as possible strike looms
TERRE HAUTE Ind June 11 Railroads operating through Indiana coal fields report taking all visible bituminous coal for their use regardless of consignments. They plan to stock coal cars in yards to keep engines fueled if mining halts. Indiana operators doubt a strike, trusting miners leaders to avoid contract-breaking. Hartford City Ind June 11 A sensational damage suit seeks 15090 from George W Millikan of Montpelier alleging he alienated Trucks wife affection. Trucks claims Millikan funded his saloon venture and that the wife left him for Millikan, later divorcing in Indianapolis.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Hartford City
Alonzo Trucks
George W. Millikan
Montpelier
Millikan
Trucks
Montpellier
Indianapolis
Kentland county-seat vote clears with one vote over needed
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports the canvassing board in Newton county found 2820 votes cast for the county-seat election. The law required 180 to remove. Goodland received 1834 votes, one more than the threshold. Kentland residents will not contest, though the law’s Section 12 is challenged as unconstitutional. Separately Evansville formed the Evansville Trust and Savings Company with 100000 capital led by president James L. Orr. Fort Wayne council granted a franchise tonight.
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Kentland
Ind
Newton County
Goodland
Evansville
Evansville Trust and Savings Company
James L. Orr
Fort Wayne
City Council Tonight
Fleming plan for Berry street interurban terminal project
A plan by Stephen B. Fleming proposes an interurban terminal on Berry street extending from Monroe to Harrison, passing City Hall, the post office, the courthouse and the Aveline Hotel, with a New Haven line from a village six miles east. the franchise valued highly with city fares set at six rides for a quarter.
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Berry Street
Monroe
Harrison Street
Aveline
New Haven
North Vernon Glass Factory Nears Operation in August
North Vernon reports near completion of a new glass factory with operations expected by August first. Baptist congregation plans a new church on a State street corner, launching subscription drives for funding. In Elwood a St John’s day celebration is planned by Quincy Lodge. Winchester notes Dayton & Northern extension engineering work awarded to EF Roberts Engineering. Portland holds Red Cross Knights of Pythias memorial services at Green Park Cemetery with readings and music. In Wabash last slot machine removed under Mayor McHenry order. Scottsburg farmer James Gillespie injured by stallion. injury treated with amputation. Muncie physicians and charities planning a hospital, a city without one. Decatur Presbyterian work progresses with brick wall completion after weather delays.
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the Baptist Church
State Street
Elwood
Quincy Lodge
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Winchester
Dayton & Northern
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Muncie
EF. P. Roberts Engineering Company
Portland
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Green Park Cemetery
Castle Hall
Wabash
McHenry
Ctty
Scottsburg
James Gillespie
Scott County
Decatur
Ayterian
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