Fairmount Student Admits Plagiarism In Spiceland Oration
Perry B. Leach of Fairmount confessed to copying substantial passages from William J. Bryan's speech for his Spiceland contest oration. The Spiceland Academy faculty accepted fault, returned $15 prize money, and pledged restitution. Leach, about 21, previously respected, faced humiliation and scrutiny from local officials and classmates.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fairmount
Ind
Perry B. Leach
Spiceland
William J. Bryan
Indianapolis
M. 8. Wildman
Spiceland Academy
Leach
Bryan
E. Schoonover
Vashti Binford
Independent Glass Firms Face Attorney General Action
Hartford City May 3 Independent window glass makers report the Indiana attorney general is gathering evidence against the American Window Glass Company and the Independent Glass Company for anti trust law violations. Workers have been offered bribes, unions restrict apprentice access, and two unions labor groups may hire all members. A captive plant is planned at Clarksburg West Virginia while output halts in several factories.
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Indianapolis
Hartford City
Ind
American Window Glass Company
Independent Glass Company
Imbor
Amercan Window Glass Company
Clarksburg
W. Va
Burk window glass factory in Marion closes under L A 300 pressure
Marion, Ind maig 23 The Burk independent window glass plant has shut down after days of effort by L A 300 leaders President Denny and Secretary Getsinger. Only one factory remains open in the country under L A 30 at Hartford City as Bayth retires. L A 30 officials plan to suspend that employer and brand them ponunion men through executive committee cooperation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Burk Independent
Denny
Getsinger
New L. A
Hurrie
Hartford City
L. A
Bayth
Wabash
Walter C. Hartman
National Cooperage Works
National
Slack Cooperage Manufacturers’ Association
Toledo
Detroit
M. C. Moore
Milwaukee
Thrown From a Buggy Kills Well Known Farmer
In Thorntown Indiana on May 2 John H. Conchman was found by the roadside after leaving town in a buggy in a drunken state. A horse shied and threw him, authorities unsure if death came from the fall or heart failure. Coroner not yet rendered verdict as small boys witnessed the episode.
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Indianapolis
Thorntown
Ind
John
Conchman
Reckly
Gun Accident Kills George Goodrich in Vincennes
In Vincennes Indiana on a May day George Goodrich son of Amos Goodrich of Sandborn was killed while handling an old shotgun. The blast destroyed the top of his head in a fatal accident reported from the scene.
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Indianapolis Journal
Vincennes
Ind
George
Amos Goodrich
Sandborn
No. 1 Baldwin farm well eyed as Indiana record candidate
Marion Indiana May ". It is hard to determine capacity of the No 1 Baldwin farm well shot at 11 this morning Indications are it will equal or exceed any drilled in Indiana The crude rose to the derrick top and in about an hour filled a 3 barrel tank halfway If sustained it could exceed 2000 barrels daily Oil content appears high though water is present Loc just west edge of city on Seventeenth Street within a mile of the public square Hartford City Ind May TM%- Diamond Flint Glass Co sold oil property to H M Gilchrist Indianapolis and George A O'Neil Muhlsoe The lease on Quincy Martin's 35 acre farm and four producing wells at fifty barrels daily for 6000 The lease lies in Hartford City's oil field and is seen as valuable New buyers will drill more wells while the glass firm leaves the oil business.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Baldwin
Indiana
Seventeenth Street
Hartford City
Diamond Flint Glass Company
H. M. Gilchrist
Indianapolis
George A. O'Neil
Muhole
Quincy Martin
Glass Company
Swindle Suspect Jailed in Fort Wayne for Trash Bill Exchange
Perry J Wood, claimed Chicago origin, is jailed in Fort Wayne unable to post 200 bond for swindling. He swapped three ten dollar notes for a bundle of tissue paper in an envelope at Wabash station as a train departed, prompting a chase and reports of similar incidents on the Grand Rapids line. Knightstown manhunt: two strangers George Duempk and John Sweeny arrested on suspicion after a brakeman on the Big Four line was shot while trying to eject riders May 1.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Perry J. Wood
Chicago
Wabash Station
Grand Rapids Road
Knightstown
George Duempk
John Sweeny
Kennard
Peoria
Endowment Bank status eyed by Pythian Supreme Lodge
Lebanon Indiana May 23 C F S Neal president of the Endowment Bank board of control says a July 9 special session in Chicago will review the banks investments. He denies plans to abolish the insurance department and notes Endowment Rank is financially sound with backing from the Supreme Lodge and more than half a million members. He adds death losses prompted a rare recent special assessment and the rank's business is growing.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lebanon
Ind
C. F
Neal
Endowment Bank
Knights of Pythias
Chicago
Supreme Lodge
Mr. Neal
Insurance Department
Mulberry High holds second annual commencement
Mulberry High School held its second annual commencement on Friday night with seven graduates named: Troy Erhart, Josephine Koons, Josephine Steckel, Carrie Yundt, Nellie Peters, Cheney Busser, and Orpha App. Morristown High School graduated twenty one students Friday night led by Fannie Ludlow in the oratorical contest with Jennie Hagee and Oconice Carney also placing. Lagrange Tiga School reports twenty five graduates.
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Mulberry
Troy Erhart
Josephine Koons
Josephine Steckel
Carrie Yundt
Nellie Peters
Cheney Busser
Orpha App
Morristown
Fannie Ludlow
Jennie Hagee
Oconice Carney
Lagrange
Stas
Thursday Night Class Day Exercises Held at Church
Thursday night events described as class day exercises took place in the afternoon at the Methodist Church.
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Methodist Church
Special Elections in the State Tie and Subsidy Vote
In LaGrange Bloomfield township LaGrange County residents approved a $20000 subsidy for a proposed traction line from Goshen to Angola. In Sweeter the special election on incorporation resulted in a tie with 79 votes for and against.
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Lagrange
Bloomfield
Lagrange County
Goshen
Angola
Sweetser
Deaths and local notices from Indiana towns
PORTLAND deputy treasurer Price K. Craig dies after extended illness in Jefferson township. LOGANSPORT merchant Alexander Rotheus Shroyer dies after paralysis. survived by widow and two daughters. HUNTINGTON farmer William H. Smith collapses at supper from heart rheumatism. RICHMOND Rev. Francis M. Kemper receives doctor of sacred theology from American University of Tennessee. ALEXANDRIA preparations for a large free street fete June 10 to 12 with a big military parade under Universal Rank Knights of Pythias. TERRE HAUTE street railway workers avoid strike pending central union action after a conductor dispute. KNIGHTSTOWN memorial day address to be delivered by Capt William R Myers. NEW ALBANY street railway sold to Richard L. Veech for 56100 by federal court decree. LAGRANGE Prof W H Brandenburg named superintendent of Lagrange schools, succeeding Hedgepath. BROWNSTOWN Thomas Roach livery stable burned, loss about 1500 with 30 insurance. horses saved.
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Portland
Ind
St. Joseph's Hospital
New Castle
Huntington
William H. Smith
Stark County
Ohio
Richmond
Francis M. Kemper
Grace M. E. Church
American University of Tennessee
Cross
Barnhart
Alexandria
Free Street Fa
Knights of Pythias
Terre Haute
Terre Haute Street Railway Company
Central Labor Union
Knightstown
William R. Myers
Anderson
Captain Myers
The
Home
George W. Hamm
Greenfield
New Albany
Richard L. Veech
Louisville
Lagrange
W. H. Brandenburg
Winchester
Lagrange Schools
Victor Hedgepath
Goshen
Brownstown
Thomas Roach
Cadets Dismissed Not Seeking Clemency Enter Asphalt Company
Five West Point cadets dismissed for disciplinary issues will not seek clemency. They have entered the service of the New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company through Gen. Francis A. Greene with War Department approval. Secretary Root stated there was no charge of integrity, only a technical violation of discipline. One will go to Venezuela, others to be assigned per company needs.
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Washington
West Point
Bowlby
Cleveland
Keller, Linton and Mahaffey
War Department
New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company
Francis A. Greene
Root
Greene
Venezuela
Keene
Congress
New York
Indiana Residents Receive Variety of Patents
Washington May 23 Patents have been issued to Indiana residents including Harry C. Clay Columbus for connecting red George J Cline Goshen washing machine Reuben D Culver Veedersburg paving block Oliver H Hampton Williamsbourg acetylene gas apparatus Willem F Hartig Evansville cultivator William H Kersey Indianapolis physician s table James F McGee Van Buren button for collars and cuffs Thomas Pearson Cassville clover buncher Charles R Porter Marion sash holder and fastener Orange D Reeves Indianapolis clothes rack and shelf John Schies Anderson jar closure James B Schumen Columbia City automatic weighing machine Burt H White Muncie melting iron borings or drill David Wiser South Bend bottle filling machine.
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Washington
Indiana
Harry C. Clay
Columbus
George J. Cline
Goshen
Reuben D. Culver
Veedersburg
Oliver H. Hampton
Willamsbourg
Willem F. Hartig
Evansville
William H. Kersey
Indianapolis
James F. McGee
van Buren
Grimes Dies During Lexington School Commencement Performance
In Lexington Kentucky Geo Grimes appeared on stage at a school commencement when he began singing a performance piece. Grimes expired in his seat as the act continued.
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Lexington
Geo
Grimes
India
Opera
Divedou
Pardee Struggles as Indianapolis Tops Toledo 10-7
Pardee was hit hard while Alloway scattered hits as Indianapolis defeated Toledo 10 to 7. Columbus beat Fort Wayne 4 to 0, Louisville toppled Grand Rapids 12 to 3, Dayton and Marion 12 to 3, Cincinnati 1 to 7 over New York, and Boston 7 to 3 over Pittsburg. In the American League, Seager 14, Washington 13. Chicago 11, Philadelphia 9. Illinois teams and standings listed. detailed box scores show Pardee and Alloway on the mound with notable fielding and hits from Fox, Kelley, and Gilks. Attendance noted.
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Indianapolis
Toledo
Columbus
Fort Wayne
Louisville
Dayton
Marion
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburg
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Seag
Washington
Detroit
Milwaukee-Baltimore
Western Association
Grand Rapids
Louisvil
S . Teeeeat
Aed
Dayton Onset Bal
Fittsburg
Cricargo
Seeewan
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Indianapolis Journal
Pardee
Watkins
Fox
Alloway
Statterey Kane
McIntyre
Fisher
AB. R
AE Hoghever
Bey
Shannon
Ce Es Kelley
Heydon
G Fox
Flynn
Ee Hickey
MclIntyre
Turner
Hornung
Marion loses eighth straight in low-scoring affair
Marion's ninth inning collapse underscores a 2 to 9 loss as pitchers struggled. Dayton built an early lead with steady hitting, while Marion's defense and bats failed to mount a comeback. Attendance reached about 60 as fans watched the rout unfold.
City Notes From Baseball Games in Brooklyn Boston and Philadelphia
Brooklyn trailed Chicago through the game with McCreery making a running catch to rob Green of a homer while McJames and Farrell shared duties behind the plate in a 9 to 5 Chicago win. Boston won by timely hits in the first and third innings as Pittsburg pressed but failed to connect against Pittinger and Moran. In Philadelphia St Louis defeated the locals in the opening game of the series with a ninth inning surge referenced.
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Brooklyn
Chicagos
MotCreery
Green
Chicago
McJames
Farrell
Taylor
Kling
Boston
Pittsburg
Pittinger
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Baseball Results Across Cities May 23 Report
Detroit and Chicago games lead a day of variable scores across several cities. Key actions include Boston’s two doubles and a three-run eighth inning, Gleason’s fielding standouts, and a dramatic ninth inning rally by Cleveland. Strong performances by pitchers and notable shutouts mark the summaries.
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New York
Cincinnati
Polo Grounds
New Yorks
Davis
Hickman
van Haltren
Detroit
Mich
Casey
Buelow
Boston
Hemphill
Freeman
Barrett
Stahl
Collins
Gleason
Indiana Triumphs Over Matthews Nine In Close Contest
Indiana won their second game against the Matthews professional team with Thornton driving a three bagger with three aboard in the first inning. Final score Indiana eight Matthews six. Batteries Boyle and Simon Wonemaker and Williams. Notre Dame defeated Beloit College nine to one. Capt Looney of the Third Silent Hoosiers says his team will not play after June due to school closing.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana
Matthews
Thornton
Boyle
Simon
Wonemaker
Williams
Frederick E. Looney
Silent Hoosiers
First Regular Meet Of Indian apolis Driving Club
The Indian apolis Business Men's Driving Club holds its first regular meeting of the year this afternoon at the club track. A team race features J. N. Short on Lady Constant and Betty Bray, J. C. Sipe on Robert C. and Neath, and Charles Shover on Charlie Boy and Dan G. Beiser's Orchestra provides music. Admission is 15 cents for men. women admitted free. program includes pace events and class trots with named drivers and horses.
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Indianapolis Business Men's Driving Club
J. N. Short
Lady Constant
Betty Bray
J. C. Sipe
Robert C
Neath
Charles Shover
Charlie Boy
Dan G. Beiser
Pace
Cceeetsae Echo
Light
Sam Pearson
G. BR. Webber
Leper Board Purchases Plantation for Lazarette
The State Leper Board bought a Jefferson parish plantation near New Orleans to establish a leper lazarette. Protests from Jefferson and St. Charles parishes grew, threats of violence followed, and last night the proposed buildings were set ablaze and destroyed.
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New Orleans
State
Jefferson Parish
Jefferson
St. Charles Parish
Poll tax evasion stuns Charleston ministers list
A Charleston list published by the county treasurer shows 400 residents subject to arrest for failing to pay the poll tax, including nearly all Charleston ministers who believed they were exempt. The Atlanta wired dispatch dated May 23 notes the Charleston count reflects widespread nonpayment.
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Atlanta
Charleston
Budweiser Corks Branded to Fight Imitations
To guard against imitations of our celebrated Budweiser bottled beer, we inform patrons and the public that all corks used for Budweiser are branded Budweiser. Orders promptly filed by Sets Rietor or prom iy manager Anheuser-Busch branch Indianapolis.
Belmont Classic Won By Commando In Rapid 2 21
New York May 2 Commando son of Domino won the Belmont at Morris Park by two lengths in 2 21 a track record for the distance and stamped himself the best three year old of recent years. Crowds reached 16000 on the last day of the Westchester meeting. The Parader All Green and Conroy also figured in the day’s results with Eclipse stakes going to Blue Girl.
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New York
Commando
Domino
Morris Park
Keene
Westchester Racing Association
Parader
All Green
Spencer
Sufferance
Conroy
Jockey Club
Ry Blues
Blue Girl
Lucky Star
Honolulu
Ventura
Close finishes mark Oakland racing program
San Francisco dispatch reports tight results at Oakland with Vantine winning the fifth by a nose at 15 to 1 after a late stretch, Hagerdon prevailing by a head over Rio Shannon in the final race, and Jim Hale narrowly beating the field in the fourth as Collis pushed him early. Winners listed: Glissando, Mike Strauss, Carlo, Jim Hale, Vantine, Hagerdon.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Vantine
Macarito
Valencier
Hagerdon
Rio Shannon
Jim Hale
Collis
Glissando
Mike Strauss
Carlo
Gwynne, B. G. Fox Lead Newport Winners as Meeting Extends
In Cincinnati on May 3 Gwynne was the sole winning favorite at Newport. B. G. Fox paid 3 to 1 to win the fourth race in a big gallop, as manager Fowler announced the meet will continue at least until July 6. Winners in order: Utero, Gwynne, Bud Embry, B. G. Fox, Fair Day, Annie Lauretta.
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Cincinnati
Pentecost Wins Harold Stake At Latonia In Easy Victory
In Cincinnati on May 23 the Harold stake for two year olds featured only three entrants. Pentecost started at 2 to 5 and won by two lengths over Maydine and Owenton who finished second and third. Odds were Maydine 4 to 1, Londongio even, Pentecost 2 to 5, Brief 10 to 2, Miss Charlie 12 to 5, Uiedl 4 to 1.
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Cincinnati
Harold
Latonia
Pentecost
Andy Williams
Owenton
Maydine
Londongjio
Brief
Miss Charlie
Uiedl
Thunderstorm Adds Heat to Worth Races at Chicago Meet
A Worth track program near Chicago on May 33 featured lively betting until mid afternoon storms cooled action. Winners in order were Hoodwink, Rivaldare, Knight Banneret, Hampshire, Lamachus and Give All with varied payouts.
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Chicago
Rivaldare
Knight Banneret
Hampshire
Lamachus
Give
Foxhall Keene’s Olympian suffers chestnut colt setback
Foxhall Keene reported his chestnut colt Olympian, a probable Derby runner, broke a small blood vessel yesterday. At Cleveland’s blue ribbon horse sale, attendance was strong with about eighty horses sold including Dorothea to George W. Paine for 31,700 dollars, Winema to A. W. Hamilton for 1,950, Boodler to B. P. Whitcomb for 1.10, and Rubber to J. Bennett of Pittsburg.
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Foxhall Keene
Olympian
Cleveland
Dorothea
George W. Paine
Detroit
Winema
A. W. Hamilton
Wheeling
W. Va
Boodler
P. Whitcomb
Bradford
Rubber
Setto Dam Bonita and Beau Imperial Sell in England Deal
Lexington bred dam Bonita and yearling colt Beau Imperial by Jim Gore drew strong bids in a fish stakes sale. The price for the colt reached 5100 dollars, with plans to ship him to England while the dam stays at Melbourne stud. Official entries for the Western Intercollegiate track meet at Ravenswood LiL June 1 include Notre Dame Drake South Dakota Carleton Oberlin Tilmore Lake Forest Yankton Lawrence and Knox colleges.
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Setto
Bonita
Lexington
Beau Imperial
Jim Gore
England
Melbourne Stud
Ravenswood
Lil
Yankton
Oberlin
University Notre Dame
Drake University, College
University of South Dakota
Carleston College
Oberlin, College
Tilmore Colege
Lake Forest University
Lawrence University
Knox Lege
Allen Well Liked as Welcome Arrives in San Juan
Governor Allen arrived aboard the Mayflower at San Juan harbor amid a throng of thousands. A half mile long procession, school children, labor groups, and delegations from Mayaguez and Ponce accompanied the reception. In a long reply, Allen said the Washington visit clarified Porto Rico’s wishes and promised cooperation to advance the island’s interests. The crowd cheered as bands played and fireworks lit the sky into midnight.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Allen
Mr. Hunt
Col. Buchanan
Yates Stirling
Governor Allen
Mayagues
Ponce
Manuel Egozellc
Senor Rossy
Washington
Mrs Winslow's Syrup Promoted For Teething Relief
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's syrup as a teething remedy for children claiming soothing effects and relief from colic and other discomforts. It notes availability from druggists and markets the product with a low price and widespread use over decades.
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Loreal Faculty
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Fort Wayne Drug Company
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Indiana Notes
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New York and Bermudez
Washington Notes
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Georgia
Robert E. Wylie
Artillery
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Henry County
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Martin County
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Chew
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Annapolis
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Edward L. McSheeney
Royse E. Ingersoll
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Snoak
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Weber
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WM. H. Armstrong & Coo
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Ative
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Mra. Winslow
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