Presidential clash stirs Georgia color rift in clubwomen
Georgia delegates issue circular amid color controversy at the Georgian Delegates meeting in Los Angeles. May 4 reports tangled loyalties as Mrs Decker and Mrs Denison vie for leadership. New Jersey charter issues and social events color the day as garden parties and meetings fill Sunday.
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Hull Use
Chicago
Kelly
Consumers’ League
Mitchell Country Place
Immigrant surge at New York port sets four month record
New York reports 178 604 immigrants arrived by April 30 with January to April monthly totals rising to 13 43 to 73 667. Over 12 340 landed at Ellis Island yesterday and today as crowds view the arrivals while Captain Stcilitano of Italy surveys emigration trends and calls for curbs to depopulation fears.
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Siege drives British garrison into O Oklep Cape
London reports describe Boers under Smutz gaining ground in north western Cape Colony in April. They destroyed rails burned sleepers dynamited blockhouses and forced evacuation of garrisons while Springbokfonter and Concordia surrendered. Port Nolloth hosts refugees as two British gunboats arrive. General Smutz demanded surrender of O Oklep on April 4. Colonel Shelton Ly refused with three weeks of rations remaining.
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Lightning Kills Farmer Near Lintner Illinois
Special dispatch reports Charles Duncan a farmer living west of Lintner Illinois was struck by a bolt while calving his cows and hitching a horse. The lightning tore the barn gable, burned horses, and killed Duncan instantly with his watch stopping at 3 10.
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Charles Duncan
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Earlham Commencement Plans and May Day Exercises
The commencement speaker list includes Sheridan Middletown Windfall Remington Fairmount and Eaton Ohio with May 10 set for Earlham College May day exercises described as the most elaborate yet. In Terre Haute Indiana a new date may push the State Intercollegiate Meet from May 31 to June 7 due to a Big Nine conference in Chicago and conflicts with Notre Dame Purdue and Indiana.
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Children in a Tragedy in Terre Haute and Goshen
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports eight year old Benjamin Markin was killed by a rifle shot fired by Garnet Smith also eight. The boys were showing the rifle from a window. The Markin child was nephew of Charlies Markin who was killed on Christmas Day by Lee Phillips at Markin's saloon. In Goshen, William A Bradford Jr twenty of Goshen and former superintendent of Bradford Manufacturing Co Paragould Ark was fatally injured in a mill accident and died. His two sisters survive in Goshen.
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Addie Rabel
Rabel
Terre Haute
Ed High
Fontanet
High
Indianapolis
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John Markin
Grant
Garnet Smith
Smith
Markin
Charlies Markin
Lee Phillips
Goshen
William A. Bradford, Jr
Bradford Manufacturing Co
Paragould
Ark
Two Rubber Factories Doubling Capital at Goshen
Goshen rubber works increases capitalization to 100000 and plans to double plant size this season with new lines. H C Zeigler of Montpelier serves as president, his son Fred D. Zeigler as superintendent. Western Rubber Company capital stock 75000 buys Ariel cycle plant and prepares it for machinery. Richmond hosts June exhibit with noted artists including Frank C. Peyraud, Douglass Volk, George Gardner Simon, Irving B E Couse, T C Steele, R B Gruelle, Otto Stark, Ouis Adams. exhibit emphasizes few pictures of higher quality.
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Indianapolis
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Chicago
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New York
Society of American Artists
George Gardner Simon
California
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Whitley County Republicans Nominate Full Ticket in May Convention
Columbia City reports a large meeting nominating Jesse Glassiey for auditor Charles E Lancaster for treasurer Marcus B Prugh for sheriff Logan Staples for recorder L Melser for coroner Dr J F Criswell and county councilmen A B Tucker Norriss Joseph B Plummer Lewis F Metsker Benjamin F Magiey Daniel Myers Jefferson Haneline.
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Logan Staples
L Melser
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Robert B. Boyd
A. B. Tucker
Pony. Norriss
Joseph B. Plummer
Lewis F. Metsker
Benjamin F. Magiey
Daniel Myers
Jefferson Haneline
Little Whitley
Danville butchers switch to Danville-killed meats
In Danville on May 4 shop men and citizens reject trust meat purchases. Several butchers plan to deal exclusively with Danville-killed meats. Local trust agents urge buying the usual amount for tomorrow to avoid overstock, but appeals fail.
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Trial acquits Rev. M. F. Ketter in Forgery Case
In Huntington Indiana on May 4 the Rev. M F Ketter former agent of the United Publishing House was acquitted on forgery charges. The trial stemmed from a long feud between rival United Brethren factions over alleged inflation of a bequest note’s amount from Mrs Bond of Grant County.
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Farm Barn Fire Damages Logs at Mrs Pacey Farm
An incendiary set fire to a barn on the Jane Pacey farm three miles northeast of Muncie Indiana at 11 o clock tonight. The culprit knocked on the house door after the blaze began and then fled. The barn burned to the ground with logs valued at 800 dollars.
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Muncie
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Jane Pacey
Fire destroy Brokaw Brothers store at New Lebanon
The large general store of Brokaw Brothers at New Lebanon, Sullivan, was ruined by fire early today. Loss about 6000 dollars with 2200 dollars insured. Origin undetermined. Also in Muncie funeral services held for Richard Berger aged seventy one at First Universalist Church. He led local L O F and Knights of Honor activities and served as council member for eight years.
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Kenney Extends Earlham Pride In Oratorical Showing
Richmond Indiana May 4 Earlham expresses satisfaction with Joseph Kenney who represented Indiana in the interstate oratorical contest at St Paul last week placing fourth. Health issues limited his performance yet the result matches a past Indiana showing and signals a strong team for upcoming Miami and state events. Prof R W Barrett plans to study law at Casa Cer Re while Earlham reshuffles Latin leadership amid successful tenure.
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Park sermons reach craps players Sundays in Muncie
In Muncie the South Madison Street M E Church plans Sunday park services at Heekin Park all summer to reach gamblers who frequent the area. The effort aims to convert dice players with sermons and hymn singing after a morning service. In Richmond a local thresher manufacturer reports mixed crop prospects with Kansas and Oklahoma weak while Iowa and Nebraska show gains. Milton’s school superintendent Prof Paul Wilson will retire to join Milton's new bank.
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Fatal pistol fight ends in death in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on May 4 Dr. E W Aldrich of Chicago was killed in a pistol fight with detectives while officers tried to serve requisition papers for his return to Chicago on charges of perjury and bigamy. City Detective Hawley was seriously wounded in the clash as Aldrich seized a pistol and fled after a struggle.
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General Lee to Speak at English’s Opera House Tonight
Gen Fitzhugh Lee will lecture on The United States and Cuba in Peace and War at English’s Opera House this evening. Attendance is expected to be large given his historic prominence and the topic’s timeliness. Gen R S Foster may introduce him, though Foster is recently recovering from an illness.
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Palmer of Chicago Built Vast Wealth After Fire
The Palmer story recounts a gilded era figure who rose from a failed empire to wealth and grandeur. After a devastating fire nearly destroyed his plans, he rebuilt rapidly, creating the Palmer House and other properties. By his death he owned buildings totaling over four million dollars in cost and vast untold wealth.
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H. H. Honore
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Miners Seek Peace as Strike Clouds Loom
In New York on May 4 representatives of the anthracite miners weigh chances to avert a strike. Senator Hanna may still act, but Mitchell says their last word has been spoken. The executive committee for three districts meets in Scranton on Wednesday to decide, with district presidents en route to Scranton. Mitchell declines to discuss mine output during the truce.
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Peter J. Otey Dies in Lynchburg at 83 Lives of Virginia Democrat
Representative Peter J. Otey of Virginia's Sixth District died in Lynchburg at 3 50 PM. He was a Democrat with a long civil service and military record, including service in the Confederate Army and later politics since 1869. Speaker Henderson will announce his death in the House with an adjournment as a mark of respect.
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Francis Carney Dies Longtime Colorado Official
Francis Carney former Lieutenant Governor of Colorado during the early 1900s died tonight in Ouray after a paralysis illness. The veteran public servant passed away at his home following months of declining health.
Dr Thomas Wilson Smithsonian Curator Dies at 70
Washington May 4 Dr Thomas Wilson longtime curator of prehistoric archaeology at the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum died today at about seventy. Born in Pennsylvania he moved to Iowa studied law and served as a captain in the Second Iowa Cavalry during the Civil War. He later practiced law in Washington and spent years in the consular service and was decorated by European monarchs for his scientific work.
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Eastern Oklahoma Drenched by Prolonged Rains Swelling Rivers
Guthrie Oklahoma May 4 heavy drenching rains soak eastern Oklahoma driving river levels up beyond this season’s peak. Cimarron North Canadian Cottonwood and Arkansas rivers rise rapidly with no stop in rain. Growers expect incalculable benefits for wheat potatoes and cotton.
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Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised for Mothers
A vintage claim extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year trusted remedy for teething infants. It purports to soothe the child ease gums relieve wind colic regulate bowels and cure diarrhoea while urging use in all parts of a household. Also mentions non sulphur soap as a spa substitute and promotional hair dye products.
Shortridge High News Reports Student Moves and Events
Shortridge students report illness recoveries departures and returns including Bess Ogle Edna Bennett and Ernest Holdson. Activities span civil government visits and oratorical club orations a Friday Echo contest issue and plans for senior receptions decorations and flower committees. Night High School pride and gym class open day highlight school life with clubs and upcoming commencements.
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Crawfordsville
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Chicago
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Shortridge
Lydia Haines
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Silent Hoosiers
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Daughters of Diogenes
Florence Nicoli
Clara Peterson
George W. Benton
Daily Echo
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Carl Brickett
Ford Kahn
Ruth Moorehead
James Randall
George Posey
Aymond Bangs
John White
Hugh Jones
Irma Jean Waber
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Hazel Spellman
Ethel Howland
Florence Benson
Richard Griffith
Joseph Kelso
Herbert Wagner
Cornelia Searle
Lila Allison
Lento Fulwell
Edward Eitle
Fred Appel
Daphne White
Grace Echman
Irene Goeble
Clifton Hendryx
Atkins Saw
Hendryx
Shortridge Gymnasium
Ada Picket
Ethel Balecom
Bertha Empy
Lucy Balcom
Albertine Shepard
Bertha Maloney
Bess Jones
Belle Ramey
Indiana in Port in New York for Overhaul After Practice
The battleship Indiana of the North Atlantic squadron was fired upon at the Brooklyn navy yard today after months in West Indian waters. It will stay in the yard for several weeks for overhauling. At Culebra near the Virgin Islands, Indiana Kearsarge Alabama and Massachusetts conducted a shore gun practice with three inch guns, Indiana’s crew winning with 22 bullseyes.
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Paine's Celery Compound Promises May Health Boost
Aimed at the ailing and sick, the ad urges health building this month to beat summer illness. It claims May treatment with Paine's Celery Compound improves blood quality, nerve strength, digestion, and liver function, offering a positive, permanent cure for nervous debility and related ailments.
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