Crowd at Camp Reece Illinois Drill Team Arrives
The Kankakee drill team arrived at Camp Reece at 4:30 AM joining about sixty seven teams totaling 3,230 men. Gen Mitchell praised the improved display and Omaha’s crack team led by Captain W E Se capitalized on the strong review. Thousands of spectators gathered as bands performed and contests began with high scores posted for senior and junior classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece
Kankakee
Foresters
Illinois
Forester
W. H. Beataft
Riley Avenue
Adjutant General
Indianapolis
Northcott
C. W. Hawes
Mitchell
E. D. Watts
Omaha
Lina M. Collins
Minneon
Hattie M. Lombard
Grand Kids
Mich
Irene E. Bentley
Oelwein, In
Myra G. Enright
Kansas City
Kan
Alice C. Nash
Synee Pog
W. A. Northcott
Martens
Des Moines
J. D. Poueeste Onteen
Charles + Page
Ry Sart Coe
Pearce
Neo
West Daluen Linn
Charles S. Salter
Robert Jotson
Kansas Girl Band
Wetmore
Nebraska Volunteer Infantry
Philippines
Stotsenberg
Guininti, P.L
Kansas
Kansas Company
Camp
Heece
Michell
Seca
For Department
St. Paul
St. Ul
Executive Council
Veane
Mattens
Inepeca
el Taril Nnd
Joe
Journal tent draws hundreds to Camp Reece headquarters
Richard Tillotson of Des Moines Iowa and others visit the Journal Tent at Camp Reece as foresters and friends seek accommodations. The central location makes the tent a hub for newcomers, with Mr George E Reese and his Liga 2 kept busy hosting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Camp
Reece
George E. Reese
Talbot Elected Head Consul At Wisconsin Woodmen Convention
A. N. Bort of Beloit Wisconsin was nominated for head banker and Delegate Swenson from Minnesota was elected unanimously after withdrawal. The five directors were also elected unanimously. Delegates adjourned to Camp Reece to watch Woodmen Foresters drills on East Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringfield
Great Society
A. N. Bort
Beloit
Wis
Swenson
Minnesota
Camp Reece
East Washington Street
Woodmen Foresters of America
Big cities admitted to Modern Woodmen jurisdiction
The Modern Woodmen convention voted to admit cities of 20000 or more to its jurisdiction, including Boston Philadelphia and Chicago. The change aims to add up to 90000 new members over two years and reflects a strong Illinois push to gain Chicago inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Baltimore
Jersey City
Detroit
Buffalo
Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Woodmen of America
Law Committee
Illinois
Indianapolis
He Defends the Administration Forces of the Modern Woodmen
James F. Egan replies to charges of machine rule in the Modern Woodmen of America. He defends long tenure in office and argues the organization’s stability reflects merit rather than coup-like control.
Readjustment Victory Marks Woodmen Convention
Head Consul Northcott and fellow officers led the readjustment campaign as the society re elected its management. Directors Albot Murphy and banker Smith, with Michigan’s C J Byrne, supported the change, signaling a personal victory for these leaders and the majority choice of about 740,000 Woodmen members despite hostile minority criticisms. The convention endorsed the majority result, affirming stronger leadership despite disgruntled opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consul Northcott
Pene
Hawes
Albot
Murphy
Smith
C. J. Byrne
Michigan
Woodmen Society
Rate Readjustment Debate Before Convention
Discussion centers on rate readjustment plans Northcott and Fawcett for the order. Johnson faction vows to oppose administration plans favoring final action by referendum or Head Camp. A likely compromise combines level and step rate features to build reserves while remaining safe and flexible for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Johnson
Northcott
Fawcett
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Northcott and Fawcett
California Society official aids Indianapolis meeting
H. W. Murray commissioner of emigration for the California Promotion Society travels to Indianapolis to cooperate with the California delegation at the Lees convention to win support for San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Murray
California Promotion Society
Indianapolis
California
Eet
San Francisco
Woodmen Convention Highlights and California Labor Prospects
San Francisco hosts a biennial Woodmen convention with Indiana delegates noting California as a prime site for future gatherings. A labor notice claims 8 000 fruit pickers could find work in California in four months with wages 1 1 2 to 2 1 2 dollars daily. California fruit crop valued at 17 000 000 annually. Kent Camp of Grand Rapids presented a secret exemplification at Tomlinson Hall, drawing a large attendance and signaling a shift from Indianapolis headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
San Francisco
Murray
Indiana
California
Kent Camp
Grand Rapids
Mich
Tomlinson Hall
Hotel Claypool
Indianapolis
Convention may vote large relief sum for flood victims
The convention may vote a large sum of money to aid victims of the Kansas and Missouri floods. Modern Woodmen of America has large membership in those states. The measure will be considered under miscellaneous business toward the convention’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Missouri
Woodmen of America
Woodmen parade draws ten thousand as leaders discuss future
Lieutenant Governor Northcott of Illinois likened to Richard Croker for Modern Woodmen of America. The order holds 700,000 members with 1.2 billion dollars in insurance. Indiana Supreme Court clerk Robert A. Brown notes strong convention activity while delegates praise growth. Drum corps from Toledo Camp Reece gain prominence, Benton Harbor drill team impresses, and a bear named Indianapolis Journal headlines camp festivities. Officials hint at reappointments and new leadership, with A. R. Talbot elected head consul amid floral tributes from delegates across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Society
Northcott
Hawes
Talbot
Illinois
Richard Croker
Woodmen of America
Benton Harbor
Mich
Camp
Reece
Michigan
Indianapolis Journal
Picnic and Medal Contest at Hadley Industrial School
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts a picnic today at Hadley Industrial School for Girls with a silver medal contest. Programs include recitations by Elsie Eaton and Lillian ONeil, piano solos, and student pieces titled Hatred of Rum and The Old Seams Account of the Meeting. Mrs Magdalena Huder, 72, widow of Henry Huder Sr., dies at her son’s home in this city. funeral at 3:30 from the residence, Crown Hill burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Hadley Industrial School For Girls
Elsie Eaton
Katie Collins
Louanna Christie
Tom Jones
Lillian O'Neil
Farmer Davis
Rena Caulten
Olive Gentle
Rosas
Rees Collins
Bables
Ina Barker
Girls of School
L. F. McWhirter
Magdalena Huder
Henry Huder
Henry J. Huder
Pennsylvania
Washington Streets
New Jersey
Madison
Ind
C. H. Neith
Chicago
Arnold Fete
Louise
Hattie
Elizabeth
Carrie Huder
Apernage
Crown Hill
Boys quarrel over money ends in arrests at Concord
William Brewer of 539 Concord street and Frank Wallace of 1 Concord street were arrested and charged with assault and battery after a dispute over $1.50. Wallace, about fifteen, entered Brewer’s home, sat on a table demanding payment, provoked a stone bombardment, and was stopped by Patrolmen Dickison and Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brewer
Concord Street
Frank Wallace
Wallace
Brewer
Dickison
Castle
Modern Woodmen Parade Chief Marshall Ed Pugh Issues Orders
Edwin B. Pugh, chief marshal, issues the parade formation plan for the Modern Woodmen event this afternoon at 2 o clock. The first division of foresters forms in the camp grounds on East Washington street, the second division includes all civic delegations from outside Indiana forming Arsenal avenue with a right on Washington, the third division gathers Indiana civic delegations outside Marion county on Highland avenue with a right on Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Pugh
East
Washington Street
Police pursue Bruner after sighting near headquarters
Police were notified and on the lookout for Bruner who was seen driving past headquarters yesterday and was placed under arrest by Captain Hy and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruner
Hyand
Invitation to Woodmen Revival Meetings and Talks
An invitation extends to the Modern Woodmen of America to attend revival services in a gospel tent on Prospect Street with separate meetings for traveling men and women. Mr. Lyon discusses his new book The Lordship of Jesus and will preach How May I Know That I am a Christian. A men’s meeting is planned for Sunday and a women’s session for tomorrow at 3 PM following an enthusiastic night with ten professed converts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Prospect Street
Lyon
Fleming H. Revell Company
Jesus
Marion County Delegations Plan Large Parade on Washington Street
The parade forms on Southeastern Avenue and the street level, with five divisions including Head Camp officers and local committees in carriages. Edwin B. Pugh serves as grand marshal, with H. E. Negley as chief of staff and many other staff names listed. The route runs west on Washington to Missouri, then north to Meridian, around monuments, and back via Vermont and Pennsylvania to Ohio and Meridian, passing the reviewing stand at the Marion county courthouse. Bands accompany each division as march order proceeds through civic delegations from Indiana and Marion County alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Southeastern Avenue
Te Street
Washington Street
Edwin B. Pugh
H. E. Negley
W. A. Northcott
C. W. Hawes
J. H. Mitchell
Foresters
Indiana
Camp
Reece
Missouri Street
Meridian Street
Meridian
Vermont Street
Pennsylvania Street
Ohio Street
Marion County Courthouse
Harry E. Negley
Charles N. Elliott
Joseph Hogue
M. T. Washburn
M. Hoff
Charles F. Hurst
Newton McGuire
G. A. Wargler
Job Bunnin
Jachte
Ernest Rieman
W.illiman
G. Mucker
Bert Houchin
Philip Teiseil
W. Jackson
Robert H. Bryson
Fred Wiese
A. C. Brown
Waterbury Leaves Methodists for Congregational Church
Rev. J. H. Waterbury of Beardstown Illinois announced his decision to sever ties with the Methodist Episcopal Church and join the Congregational Church. He is reported to move to Indianapolis but the specific church could not be determined. No reason was given for the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Waterbury
Beardstown, Il
Methodist Episcopal Church
Congregational Church
Indianapolis
Waterbury
Cowles to Sing Rare Horn Solo and Annie Laurie Tonight
Eugene Cowles plans a slight programme change at Fair Bank tonight featuring The Horn a seldom heard Indianaoplis rarity and Annie Laurie his likely greatest hit He praises the Ostendorf band as one of the country’s best with thirty six pieces and notes Pasquela Montani piccolo soloist will also perform this evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Cowles
Fair Bank
Indianapols
Annie Laurie
Mr. Cowles
Ostendorf
Pasquela Montani
Bruner Arrested Over False Pretense Claim at Packing Firm
Harry Bruner a horse trader of 723 Park Avenue was arrested yesterday evening on a charge of obtaining money under false pretense. He allegedly told James H. Biddinger a Kingan Packing Co bookkeeper that he belonged to Bruner Bros. Comerent who were at the same work for Kingan for a horse in apparently good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bruner
Park Avenue
Bruner
Kingan Packing Company
James H. Biddinger
Bruner Bros. Comaent
Hame
Kingan
Hores
The Sufficiency of Grace by Mr Lyon
Mr Lyon spoke on the sufficiency of grace arguing the world’s excuses for rejecting grace stem from evil tendencies and surroundings. He outlined three points: grace is free, sufficent, and the same for all, and noted salvation cannot be bought. He likened grace to parental love and urged its need in business, home life, youth conduct, and comfort in sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lyon
Lyon
Pardons Board considers multiple clemency petitions
The State Board of Pardons opened at the Statehouse to review several petitions this week including Cyrus Brown of Bartholomew County serving a life term for his wife Luella Mabbett’s murder. Brown, a 63-year-old veteran, killed his wife during a separation and later ate with his daughter’s family before admitting the act. The board also weighs parole for Noblesville epileptic Charles Cornelius, a lifetime murder case for John McIntosh of Cass County, and robbery and 1887 murder cases involving Henry, Miami and Carroll counties, with Greene and his brother Amer linked to related events and mob action in Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Pardons
Statehouse
Cyrus Brown
Bartholomew County
Michigan City
Brown
Charles Cornelius
Noblesville
Cornelius
Neal
John McIntosh
Cass County
John Griffin
Henry County
William A. Greene
Miami County
Greene
Burlington
Ind
Amer Greene
Delphi
Carroll County
Luella Mabbett
Texas
Buck” Stanley
Charles B. Landis
Devee Tiene
Delphi Journal
Lam A. Greene
Iomen
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Bankaree
Ill
Gen. Mitchell
Conner
Kokomo
Total
Leurien
Kalamazoo, Mich
Inspec
T. Barnard
Hannibal
Carl Pearce
Minneapolis
W. Fryer
G. Ries E. Page
Denver
Col
Butterfield
A. C. Harrich
Lincoln
Neb
C. P. Walker
Charles C. Salter
West Duluth
Minn
Charles Joachim
Oshkosh
Thomas H. Flynn
Rock Island
J. C. Bauerlein
St. Joseph
D. “Clark
Monmouth
C. A. Allen
G. W. Quiette
Iola
C. J. Waterstreet
Bloomington
A. R. Talbot
Lincoln, Neb
Richard Tillotson
James EF. Egan
James F. Egan
Woodmen Organization
Steeer
Order
Robert A. Brown
Indiana Supreme Court
Xu Somewit
Toledo
Hotel
Claypool
Modern Woodmen of America
F. C. Miller
Washington
RRR
B. D. Smith
Mankata
White
F. O. van Ane
Dubuque
C. A. Atkinson
C. D. Hilcott
Seattle
Charles Shurman
C. A. Ruby
Clinton, Mo
C. E. Walden
J. Fred Franz
Huntington, Ind
F. R. van Slyke
South Dakota
E. B. Thomas
Columbus
Beloit, Wis
Hadley Industrial School
Mrs. Mexdalena Hader Dea
Marshal Edwin B. Pugh
Rock Island, Ill
Pardons Board
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