Trial reveals breach of promise case amid attorney wrangle
Mrs. Susan Smith testifies in a breach of promise suit against John D. Vaughan. Attorneys Johnson and Study clash in court while crowd size grows and police guard the room. She recalls past love and an alleged detective tracking her and her daughter as depositions surface to probe her reputation.
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Susan Smith
John D. Vaughan
Johnson
Study
Mrsmith
Vaughan
Wauel
Williamsport
Main Street pole work and conduit trench project begins
An unnamed city crew under supervisor Robert Cline started trenching at Twenty first and Main Street for the Central Union Main Street conduit system. Work includes pole installation on Main and North A Streets and Sulith A Street with later video removal planned.
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Rity
Fred Charies
Main Street
Sulith
Robert Cline
Centralnan Telentione Company
Twentyfirst
Main
City removes wires light company resists pole ordinance
The Board of Works heard EB E Witherby of Susquehanna Railway Light and Power dispute over Main Street pole ordinance. The city claims the ordinance nullifies the company’s agreement, while the company vows to challenge undergrounding in court if forced. A further meeting is set for Monday to decide whether to pursue court action, likely delaying final resolution for years.
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CITY
Light Company
EB. E. Witherby
Susquehanna Railway Light and Power Company
Richmond Light, Hewat & Dower
Board of Public Works
Witherby
Ely
Light, Heat & Power Company
Mr. Witherby
Cis
Torney J. Snndy
Light, Hear & Power Company
Enid
Bryan Loses Early Fight Over Delegates at New York Convention
In New York on April 16 William Jennings Bryan lost the first round of a battle over delegate instructions. A minority report urged undecided delegates, while a Bryan faction sought to instruct delegates for Bryan. The subcommittee recommended against an instructed delegation, a recommendation the resolutions committee adopted 28 to 4, with a minority report defeated similarly. The Bryan camp vowed to push the issue to the convention floor at Carnegie Hall amid ongoing maneuvering during the organizational session.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Committee On Resolutions
Augustus Thomas
Committee On
T Bryan
Carnegie Hall
Former Resident James T. Frame Dies in Indianapolis
James T. Frame, a former resident who lived most of his life in this city, died last evening at the home of his daughter Mrs Josephine Hiatt in Indianapolis. He was father to Monzo Frame and Mrs Garwned tre dell, both of this city. The body will be brought home. funeral likely at Geshen, with later notice.
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James T. Frame
Davetter
Josephine Hiatt
Indianapolis
TA Greats Aid
Monzo Frame
Garwned Tredell
Geshen
Friends of Fairbanks Active Ahead of Chicago Convention
Washington reports Fairbank supporters mobilize for the Chicago convention two months away. Indiana figures gauge enthusiasm as Vice President Fairbank’s allies press for action. State Chairman Henry coordinates with Indiana delegation on convention plans and war loss matters.
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Washington
Fairbank
Chicago
Hernty
Washington News
India
Inediana
Goodrich
Indiana
Warioss
Meek Sues Doddridge Doddridges and Piddpidge Over Mortgage
Carson Meek files suits against Clarence Doddridge Tsalah Piddpidge and David Doddridge seeking 700 dollars and against Clarence and Ethel Doddrige to foreclose a mortgage amounting to 1 450 dollars.
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Carson Meek
Clarence Doddridge
Tsalah Piddpidge
David Doddridge
Clarence
Ethel Dodirige
Little Cora Graham Burn Victim Near Death in Fire Incident
Ten year old Lintie Copa Graham of New Pattons Pike lies severely burned after clothing ignited from a gas flame. Dr. reporting grim prognosis notes faint chances of recovery. Brother five year old Little Omer Graham attempted to aid, standing by her bedside as she endures pain and delirium.
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Cora Graham
Lintie Copa Graham
Auebrerf
David Graham
Patis
Whey
Herve
Sparnin
Omer Graham
Ostella
Importing Foreign Labor for Northwest Sewer Contract Sparks Debate
Contractor Hipskind says American workers refuse water-filled, dirty trench work on the Northwest Second street sewer project, forcing importation of foreign laborers to meet a February deadline. He notes wages range from $1.00 to $3.00 daily, asserts fair treatment, and defends hiring amid public concern over foreign labor.
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Hipehind
Second Street
Thor
Board of Public Works
Mr. Hipskind
Hlond Manufacturing
Wipskind
Canteen Restoration Sparks Washington Fight in April
Washington April 15 A heated battle over restoring the canteen at national soldiers homes escalates as the house Appropriations Committee backs including funds in the sundry civil bill. Ex congressman George W Steele arrives seeking support while temperance advocates led by S B Nicholson press for laws to curb liquor shipments and force congressional votes.
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Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
George W. Steele
Nattonal Sollee
Marion
Ind
Tawney
Appropriations Committee
Maj
Stee
S. KB. Nicholson
Indiana
Congress
Mr. Nicholsen
Indiana man defends Castro in Venezuela dispute
Evansville native John W. Foster former Secretary of State has been retained by opponents of harsh measures against Venezuela. He will represent a steamship line in South America and has prepared a rule for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee arguing President Castro was correct to refuse resumption of the Bermecay Asphalt Company's claims.
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Washington
John W. Foster
Evansville
Sts
Ise
Venezuela
South America
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Castro
Bermacey Asphalt Company
Mrs Vanderbilt 10 Remain in Suspense in Divorce Case
New York April 15 Witnesses in the Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilts divorce case failed to sign their evidence before Referee David McChire causing a halt. Mrs Vanderbilt learned of a stolen complication in the cage and urged an end, but the matter must continue for another week.
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New York
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
David McChire
Two Die in Mindanao Clash Near Lanao Mindanao
A Manila dispatch reports an engagement between regular troops and constabulary and Moro outlaws near Lanao Mindanao. Two constabulary members were killed and three soldiers wounded in the clash.
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London
Eng
Manila
Lano Mindana
Weather Rundown for Indiana and Ohio
The Weather Prophet reports Indiana sees rain Wednesday night with cooler air in the north and central regions and Thursday turning fair and colder. Ohio experiences showers Wednesday night. cooler conditions in the northwest with Thursday fair and colder, winds shifting from southwest to northwest.
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Indiana
Ohio
Indians May Hear Watson and Felt
Greenfield Ind April 15 Robinson of this city great sachem of Indiana Red Men invited James FE Watson republican nominee for governor and Judge E W Felt democratic nominee for appellate judge to speak on Red manship at district meetings in Connersville April 21 and New Castle April 22.
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Greenfield
Ind
A Robinson
Indiana
James FE. Watson
E. W. Felt
Connersville
New Castle
Heyl Dies Amid Embezzlement Charge Confrontation
Herbert L. Heyl treasurer of the Franklin Institute collapsed and died in Philadelphia on April 15 during a confrontation over embezzlement charges. The incident occurred as authorities moved to arrest him.
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Philadelphia
Herbert L. Heyl
The
Franklin Institute
Fragmented garbled draft with political and personal notes
The text contains a garbled mix of phrases about protests, personal plans, and political figures. It mentions Johnson of Minnesota, a forthcoming democratic national convention, and references to strength, matches, and a touring president. Names and specifics are unclear due to corruption.
Fleet Receives Brilliant Light Display At Coronado Dinner
San Diego April 15 A grand fleet spectacle impressed dignitaries as electric lights outlined ships in fire and searchlights added to the glow. Rear Admiral Thomas praised the moment while Admiral Evans’s absence was noted with regret as the Connecticut arrived sparkling in white and clean from recent target practice.
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San Diego
Cal
Thomas, Sperry
Emery
Hotel del Coronado
Pacific
Two More Bodies Recovered From Chelsea Fire Ruins
Boston April 13 search teams pulled three more bodies from the Chelsea fire ruins. One man and two women were found, with no details to identify them yet. The disaster continues to claim lives as investigators work.
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Boston
Mass
Chelsea
Men on Waves Boat Capsizes in Lake Michigan
A boat with two men capsized in Lake Michigan today near Chicago on April 15. One occupant disappeared beneath the waves while the other clung to the keel of the overturned craft. Life Savers rushed to the scene to aid in the rescue.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Ron
Classified Ads by Telephone to Palladium Office
The Telephone is a Willing servant to bring your Classified Ads to the Palladium office with the least bother to you. Either Phone 1121 Automatic, 21 Oie.
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Palladium
President Roosevelt and Watson in Conference on Adjournment
President Roosevelt and Representative Watson of Indiana conferred in Washington about a possible adjournment plan and legislative goals. Discussions covered tariff revision, a child labor law for DC and territories, a federal right to sue, continued Inland Waterways work, and labor law amendments, with indications of two battleships and other items that Congress may or may not approve. The president stressed no extra session, aiming to aid Congress in preparing for the coming campaign.
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Washington
Henne
Roosevelt
Wittcott
Indiana
Congress
Eleir
White House
Coneres
Ways and Means
District of Columbia
Territories
Aldrich
Vreeland
Caring House
Inland Waterways Commission
Bureau of Corporations
Watson
House
Toa
Flood Devastates Great Falls as Dam Break Hits Craig
In Great Falls Montana on April 15 a flood from the breaking of the Great Hauser dam floods the city and reportedly washes the town of Craig from the map. Four hundred inhabitants were said to escape and people flee to the mountains. The Boston and Montana shelter building, one of the world’s largest, is believed doomed after fifteen hundred workers failed to save it. Rivers run with wreckage and many lives are feared lost due to spring snowmelt.
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Mont
Craig
Boston
Montana
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