Weather Forecast Across States From Indiana to Nebraska
June 2 forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday shows Indiana warming, lower Michigan showers, Illinois warm and fair winds from south to west, Minnesota partly cloudy with showers, Kentucky and Nebraska showery trends with warmer conditions midweek, Iowa and Dakota regions including cooler nights. Widespread warmer trend overall with light to fresh winds.
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Washington
Indiana
Aera
Michigan
Illinois
Minnesota
Kentucky
Sons Dakota
Iowa
LA Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
California Supreme Court Reverses Landis Forgery Case
Special to the Indianapolis Journal GOSHEN Ind June 2 Word received today that the California Supreme Court last week after eighteen months wait after appeal reversed Butler county Superior Court decision in the Amos J Landis Chico Cal case of forging the signature of Alfred Fuller to a note for 15000 The case drew wide attention in northern Indiana and southern Michigan where Dr Landis is well known born and reared in the county
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Indianapolis Journal
Goshen
Ind
Supreme Court of California
Superior Court
Butler County
California
Amos J. Landis
Chico
Cal
Canon
Alfred Fuller
Landis
Movements of steamers on June 29
Arrivals and departures reported from ports including Kaiser II from New York to Bremen, Batricia from Hamburg to New York, Meined from New York to London, Rotterdam from New York, Bergenland from Liverpool, Koenigen Luise from New York, Corin from Montreal, Kroonland from Antwerp, with multiple June dates and routes noted.
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Rth
Kaiser II
New York
Bremen
Plymouth
Batricia
Hamburg
Scilly
Meined
London
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Philadelphia
Bergenland
Liverpool
Koenigen Luise
Lasgow
Plucky Warsaw Pastor Rescues Drowning Boys at Lake
In Warsaw Indiana Adolph Gift and George Bisel, fourteen, were saved from drowning by Rev. G F Byrer of United Brethren Church though unable to swim. Byrer waded into Center Lake and seized a foot as the boy slipping underwater. Both youths were exhausted after rescue and received care after the incident. In Valparaiso Charles Danielson of Woodville died from injuries after a fall when climbing a tree to poison bugs. skull fracture reported from the accident.
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Indianapolis Journal
Warsaw
Ind
Center Lake
Adolph Gift
George Bisel
G. F. Byrer
Byrer
United Brethren Church
Eeree Joseph Conference
Valparaiso
Charles Danielson
Woodville
Danielson
Meeting foils effort to form parents club in school reform tones
At a Saturday antis meeting about school reform a dozen attended. Proponents of corporal punishment dominated and no organization emerged. A follow up meeting is planned next week to form a parents club to cooperate with teachers and authorities for better schools.
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Antis
Indiana Obituary Dr Cornelius Cain Dies in Danville
Dr Cornelius Cain born August 1 1808 near Wilmington Delaware died at his brother in law General Clements home in Danville Illinois after visiting with his wife Brights disease listed as cause He practiced medicine in Metamora Laurel and Clarksburg and was Decatur county s oldest resident at his death ten children were born to him and Eliza Ann Clements five preceded him in death
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Indianapolis Journal
Greensburg
Ind
Cornelius Cain
General Clements
Illinois State Soldiers’ Home
Danville
Bright
Dr. Cain
Wilmington
Del
Indiana
Brookville
Hamond
Plomeer
Metamora
Laurel
Eliza Ann Clements
Clarksburg
Orlando Hamilton
Kingston
Cain
Decatur County
Tipton
Zalmon Disbro
Normanda
Disbro
Tipton County
Reneca County
New York
Philip McCorkle
Tipton Deaths and Obituaries Across Indiana
A collection of brief obituaries and death notices from Indiana towns including Zalmon Disbro of Tipton aged ninety one and Philip McCorkle, plus W H Donaldson of Terre Haute and Dr C M Clayton of Warsaw who died after illness or stroke. Also Frederick Dodds of Bloomington, Joseph G Stull of Bloomington lumber dealer and Philip L Davis of Brownstown noted.
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Terre Haute
Ind
W. H. Donaldson
St. Louis
Warsaw
C. M. Clayton
Bloomington
Chicago
Frederick Dodds
Presbyterian Church
Joseph G. Stull
Brownstown
Philip L. Davis
Wallonia
Michigan City Man Shoots Self in City Park
In Michigan City Indiana Henry West a nearly blind man despondent over health shot himself in the city park before a crowd. He had earlier settled debts with creditors and greeted friends at a saloon before delivering the fatal act. In South Bend Indiana Hugh Greely aged eighteen tried to murder his wife Minnie Champaigne Greely, fought with her sister and mother, four shots were fired without fatal results, and Greely remains at large.
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Indianapolis Journal
Michigan City
Ind
Henry West
West
South Bend
Minnie
Hugh Greely
Minnie Champaigne Greely
Greely
Indiana Student Association Aims to Support Worker in Japan
Indiana delegates at the Lake Geneva YMCA Summer Conference pledged to raise one thousand dollars next year for W. W. Helm’s YMCA work in Japan, nearly twice last year’s total. Helm, a DePauw graduate in 1896, began in Japan in 1896, with Indiana city and railroad groups pledging later support. Rome City cottagers face large tax increases in Nobles County. some lots assessed at 1 to 400, with hundreds of cottages listed at 10 and raised.
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Indianapolis Journal
William's Bay
Wis
Indiana
Young Men's Christian Association
Lake Geneva
W. W. Helm
Japan
Helm
de Pauw University
Fort Wayne
Ind
Rome City
Tax Board
Nobie County
Albion
Indiana Normal dawns with larger term numbers
TERRE HAUTE IN June 29 The six weeks term of the Indiana State Normal school began with indications of a larger attendance than last year when 726 students were enrolled. Graduates this year many carry a missing credit to be made up during the summer term. Classes are morning only and faculty on leave stay for the term.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana State Normal School
Army record honors Brigadier General Jesse M Lee in Mindanao
Greencastle Indiana June 29 Brigadier General Jesse M Lee commands a large American force in the southern Philippine islands and earns praise from officers and civilians for humanity and firm discipline. He directs lawful arrests and suppresses looting after Mindanao town raid with uniforms rifles and ammunition seized. Mrs Leo is his daughter and he was born in the county, tied closely to home since the Civil War.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
Jesse M. Lee
Philippine Islands
Mindanao
Lee
Leo
Mary Hathaway
Rumors Fly Amid Culbertson Indictment in BVANEVILLE
In BVANEVILLE Indiana on June 23 rumors swirled over Councilman Oliver T Culbertson who was indicted for alleged attempts to influence council. The grand jury session continues with witnesses present and sensational developments anticipated as the city council plans to meet next week to act on the case.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bvaneville
Ind
Oliver T. Culbertson
On Baiet Council
Nes
Culbertson
It Makes ’Em Laugh Special to Indianapolis Journal
An Elkhart, Indiana item notes rumors of a parents club to physically chastise public school teachers for corporal punishment. Local residents deny any action or agency being formed here.
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Indianapolis
Elkhrt
Ind
State Senator Starr Returns from Battle Creek for Health
Richmond Ind June 29 State Senator Benjamin Starr has returned from Battle Creek Mich where he improved health after being seriously ill during the legislative session. He was placed under medical care and will resume duties soon.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Benjamin Starr
Battle Creek
Mich
Indiana News Briefs From Across Hoosierdom
A roundup of short items reports Lt. Col. W. A. Loughmiller taking command of the Fourth Regiment Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias in New Albany while Ben Van Osdel resigns after sixteen years. Other notes cover church property shifts, a Hartford City raid on an alleged resort, a Bishop Dwenger anniversary, a two mile switch line inspection, damages in Shelbyville, Jeffersonville library plans, Franklins’ church anniversary, and local court actions across multiple towns.
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New Albany
W. A. Loughmiller
Robert Kinsey
Knights of Pythias
A. 8
van Osdel
Madison
Columbus
Jeffersonville
Bedford
Salem
Orleans
Greensburg
Franklin
Seymour
Mitchell
Elwood
Heavenly Recruit
Hobbs
Charles Cregmile
Hartford City
Edwin C. Vaughn
Montpelier
Morrical
Pearl Johnson
Lafayette
Fort Wayne
Dwenger
Michael J. Byrne
St. Ann’s Church
St. Ann's
Sodality
Delphi
Monon
Commercial Club
Vincennes
St. Rose Aead
Cora Yarnell
Loogootee
Alice Cauthorn
Irene Walters
Martha Stoddard
Bishop Chatard
Indianapolis
Sarah A. Hershey
Olney
Lebanon
Cum Wise
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction Line
Danville
Inl
Shelbyville
Indianapolis, Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction Company
Benjamin Bass
Fairland
Bass
Shelby County
Jeffersonville Township
Warderth
William George
Birmingham
Ala
Union Depot
John Bibb
George
Georgeg
Union Christian Church
Johnson County
Here
Anderson
Riverside Park
Nell C. McCullough
Richmond
Masonic Temple
Masonic Building Company. Com
Winamac
Pulaski
Crothersville
Jonesboro
Brominto Manufacturing Company
Ladoga
Thomas Herron
Herron
Peru
New Castle
Arthur Pickering
Kennard
Indiana Shovel Factory
Strike of the Linemen at Lafayette Telegraph Company
Electrical workers at Lafayette Telephone Company struck over reporting time and hours. After talks, groundmen kept out while linemen return to work at 7 am with preliminary tasks by wagon men. Union members vote to resume work tomorrow. daily wage is 2.50 for nine hours.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Lafayette Telephone Company
Friberg
Electrical Workers’ Union
Bank Run Touches First National Bank of Martinsville
In Martinsville Indiana a brief run on the First National Bank occurred after a local depositor misread a closing sign. About $10 was withdrawn but the bank had roughly $90,000 in cash and deposits were later restored to normal as confidence returned. In Richmond, Indiana, Milton Bank president Elijah Kessler faces possible criminal prosecution over a $2,000 draft and a potential new bank venture is suggested.
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Indianapolis Journal
Martinsville
Ind
First National Bank
Richmond
Milton Bank
Elijah Kessler
Union National Bank
American Exchange National Bank
Indianapolis
Kessler
Milton
Indiana Hub Block Company requests stock increase and name change
MARION IND June 22 The Indiana Hub Block Company of North Marion seeks to raise capital from 20000 to 100000 and rename to Indiana Pressed Block Company The Marion factory has been profitable and develops a pressed pulp paving block possibly to be used widely for streets A branch factory may open in Indianapolis with local capitalists negotiating a site The principal stockholders include Winfred B Holton and Fred G Seitz among others from Marion
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Indiana Hub Block Company
North
Indiana Pressed Block Company
Indianapolis
Winfred B. Holton
Fred G. Seitz
F. B. Wilkinson
A. L. Reed
H. J. Schied
William A. Beasley
Glass workers form Indiana cooperative factory plan
Anderson Indiana June 2 cooperative founded with 25000 capital to build a window glass factory at Weston West Virginia site and natural gas at 4 cents per thousand ready for fall blow directory led by William Perkins Fred Tickle James Boys Walter Perkins Joe Grant Phil Walters Ed Walters Robert Boles Fred Pavey Bert Duert Sidney Tivey Moses Bell Charles Williams Charles Valentine workers to depart for new home in August Richmond Indiana June 7 bonds of city utility under deal with Eastern buyers routed via court order interurban line to Hammond South Bend route studied Terre Haute bankruptcy of Lawrence Hickey owner of five groceres with 30000 in liabilities.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Anderson Glass
Weston
W. Va
William Perkins
Fred Tickle
James Boys
Walter Perkins
Joe Grant
Phil Walters
Ed Walters
Robert Boles
Fred Pavey
Bert Duert
Sidney Tivey
Moses Bell
Charles Williams
Charles Valentine
Indiana
Thousands of Christian Scientists visit Mrs Eddy at Pleasant View
Boston dispatch reports 10 000 to 12 000 visitors to Concord New Hampshire to honor Mary Baker Eddy at Pleasant View. Mrs Eddy appeared on the balcony addressing the crowd with a message of faith and scripture urging trust in the Lord and the purification of belief.
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Indianapolis Journal
Boston
Mass
Mrs. Eddy
Concord
N. H
Pleasant View
Isaiah
Zion
Swigart Will Contested In Indiana Court
In Porter County Indiana the will of George W Swigart valued at about 200000 is challenged. Nearly 100 witnesses will testify over two weeks. Plaintiffs include Eva Swigart Bowles Lilie Swigart Edw S Wigart and others against executors Fenn Swigart Robin E Dunbar and others. Court heard that Swigart was defrauded by a confidence man in a gold brick scheme.
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Indianapolis Journal
Valparaiso
Ind
George W. Swigart
South Bend
Porter Circuit Court
Abraham Lincoln Brick
E. D. Crumpacker
Danville
Los Angeles
Cal
Eva Swigart Bowles
Lillie Swigart
Elkhart
Ella Swigart Illard
Chicago
Clementina Swigart Martin
Lagrange
Ore
George Swhart
Fenn Swigart
Little Rock
Ark
Robin E. Dunber
Edward S.wigert
Martin Swhart
Joseph B. Arnold
Bessie Willard
Mamie Willard
Willie Low
Edward
John Swigart
Mr. Swigart
Swigart
Will of Mrs Cravens probate in Madison Indiana
The will of Mrs Drusilla L Cravens widow of Senator John R Cravens and daughter of J F D Lanier was probated. It leaves about 1 000 000 in estates in Madison and New York to the decedent's children and grandchildren. The Fairmount mansion is left to the decedent's only unmarried daughter Miss Craver-
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Indianapolis Journal
Madison
Ind
Drusilla L. Cravens
John R. Cravens
J. F. D. Lanier
New York
Fairmount
Ailla Craver
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