Council Chaos as Street Chief Silenced During Hectic Session
City council members loudly complained about filthy alleys and bad street conditions while D C Genn, street commissioner, spoke at length. The session erupted in confusion as members demanded Genn be silenced, with President Von Pein hammering the gavel and the floor filled with shouting and signs of disorder.
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D. C
Wil- Mama
Genn
Matt von Pein
Zimmerman
B. A. Bescher
Council
von Pein
Ravel
Gent
Board of Works
Weishaupt
High School Observatory Weather Note
Local forecast from a high school observatory records Monday temperatures with a maximum of 90 degrees at 3 PM and a minimum of 62 degrees at 5 AM. The barometer remains high and stationary while readings show temperature rising at 11:20 AM.
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High School Observatory
Athletic Frolic by the Students at Y M C A
The first Play Festival rehearsal drew a large crowd at the Y M C A gym. The festival, a major Richmond event, features Indian club and wand drills, fencing, shot put, pyramids, maze run, and a dance program for girls. Friday highlights include 3 30 pm wand drills and athletic dancing, with admission by invitation. Saturday includes May pole dances, a faculty senior baseball game, and a picnic at Glen Miller Park.
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St. Louis
New York
Glen Miller Park
Wheat cornering shocks Chicago grain pits
Chicago June 6 Board of Trade members report A J Lichtern has cornered the grain forage capacity after acquiring twelve million bushels of wheat through May option squeezes. He will not unload holdings until cash wheat hits 1.25 dollars. Officials may take action.
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National News Association
Chicago
Board of Trade
A. J. Lichtern
Wife testifies after husband chokes at North Third Street home
Mrs. Albert Lantz told police court she fought back by slamming him with a cup after he choked her several times while she tried to leave their North Third Street home. Lantz, who drank that day and kept a pony keg in the shed, admitted drinking. The mayor quipped you ought to have had a horse keg. He was fined five dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Third Street
Albert Lantz
Lantz
Main Street
Gorman
Police Department
von Pern
Thatcher
A. Gordon
Traction Company
Board of Works
Engelbert
Weishaupt
Public Service Corporation
Commercial Club
John H. Nichlolson
Fifth Ward
Stephens
Aftermath Club
Local residents attend national Lutheran synod in Washington
George H. Knollenberg and wife and E M Haas of this city attend the national synod of Lutheran churches in Washington DC. Knollenberg serves as national treasurer and Haas as a lay delegate from this district.
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George H. Knollenberg
E. M. Haas
National Synod of Lutheran Churches
Washington, D. C
Knollenberg
Hase
Express Wagon Ordinance Killed and Street Repairs Debated
The council tabled the express wagon ordinance on the third reading amid merchant opposition on Main street. Discussion covered sidewalk sprinkles, street restoration requirements, and new rules for street work by public service firms and residents.
If Chick Drowns Apply The Booze To Rescue Chickens
A Centerville chicken raiser reports drowning chicks after a hen with twenty six week old birds was caught in a jetting. Eight chicks were found stiff and apparently drowned. They were given Scotch whiskey. Four revived, four did not. The fancier wonders if booze or drowning caused death.
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Centerville
Jktin
Board Meeting At Kuth Farm Distinctively Noted
A meeting of the Young Men's Business club board is set at Steve Kuths farm east of the city tomorrow evening for a scheduled session.
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Young Men's Business Club
Steve Kuthy
Commercial Club widens its scope for nearby towns
The Commercial club plans more inclusive meetings during the coming year to draw business men from surrounding towns. Previously focused on Richmond, the club will have a program committee map out topics of regional interest and broaden outreach. A report notes many Richmond souvenir books by Walter Dalbey are available for interested businesses considering Richmond as a location.
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Commercial Club
Richmond
Walter Dalbey
Bills to curb political coercion by employers
Washington reports Representative Boehne of Indiana introduced two bills to punish political coercion by bosses. The measures target threats to close shops to sway votes and bar employers from signaling employees that business will shut if a political party succeeds.
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National News Association
Washington
Boehne
Indiana
Birmingham
Ala
Underwood
Ways and Means
Jbay
Plans for county jail insane ward inspected
County commissioners examined Monday plans for an insane ward at the county jail prepared in case a $6,000 appropriation is approved. The brick building would house five patient rooms a bathroom a large corridor and a vestibule with lighting and plumbing fixtures included in the cost.
May elect woman to vacancy on school board sparks council clash
In Richmond last night a push to fill a school board vacancy with a woman created a heated council showdown. The 6-5 vote postponed nominations as Weishaupt urged backing a female candidate, while others argued about Strattan’s attendance and the process. Within days, prominent local women may present a candidate.
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Richmond
Strattan
Bartel
Weisshaupt
Weishaupt
Williams
Burdsall
Wessel
Evans
Waidele
van Pern
King
M. F. Johnston
Lee B. Nusbaum
Eliza Culbertson Funeral at St Pauls Episcopal
The funeral for Mrs Eliza Culbertson widow of Dr J W Culbertson was held at St Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev J W Lightbourne officiating. Organist Laura Gaston led ritual music as quartet performances and a hymn marked the service. pallbearers and honorary pallbearers included local officials and doctors.
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Eliza Culbertson
J. W. Culbertson
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Culbertson
J. W. Lightbourne
St. Paul's
Laura Gaston
Earhart
Krueger
Braffett
Dr. Z
M. Wampler
Earlham College erects large outdoor stage for Robin Hood
Earlham College on its campus south west of Lindley hall has built a four foot high sod stage with a concrete orchestra pit for the comic opera Robin Hood set to be performed June 11. The chorus has expanded to over double its May Day size under Prof. Cleveland K. Chase. Merle L. Scott of Indiana University sings Robin Hood with Dr Alburger from Indiana University as the Sheriff.
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Earlham
Cleveland K. Chase
Lindley Hall
Richmond
Merle L. Scott
Indiana University
Robin Hood
Dr. Albburger
Department of Music
Wis
Sheriff
Petry Likely Elected Commander of Veterans Group Scout
Lafay ette Inc June G willnam F Ranke of Fort Wayne will be elected department commander of the United Spanish War Veterans late this afternoon and Terre Haute will be chosen for next year’s encampment. Zillmer of South Bend withdrew. Megrow camp Indianapolis with twenty members supports Charles Maxwell for junior vice commander against Harry C Petry of Richmond. Petry expects easy victory.
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Lafayette, Inc
G—wllnam F. Ranke
Fort Wayne
United Spanish War Veterans
Terre Haute
Zillmer
South Bend
Megrew
Indianapolis
Charles Maxwell
Harry C. Petry
Richmond
Petry
Wool Revision Bill Introduced Amid Tariff Criticism
Chairman Underwood presented to the House the Democratic wool revision with a 20 percent ad valorem duty on raw wool. The lengthy report attacks the tariff board and President Taft, cites treasury strain from Republican extravagance, and notes under Democratic policy a gradual tariff reduction for revenue. Debate on the measure to begin tomorrow.
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National News Association
Washington
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
House
Tariff Board
Taft
Congress
Bureau of Corporations
William Whitman
Church to Revolt Over Mexican Regime In New York Plot
El Paso reports a planned Maderist revolt centered in New York with Cientifico leaders Pinedo Limantour and Landa en route. Church influence backs the bid to unseat Bernardo Reyes, while a separate plot to assassinate Gen. Madero was thwarted when lights went out at a banquet in Angu Calientes and the couple were escorted from the hotel.
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National News Association
el Paso
Tex
Moxice
New York
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Dorcas Genn
South Seventh
Eighth
Seventh Street
North Seventh
North Street
Glen Miller
Steel Trust
U. 8. Steel Corporation
Special House Committee
Stanley
Kentucky
Norman Ream
E. H. Gary
P.C. Roberts
Richard Lindabury
Gary
Great Corporation
Ream
Mr. Roberts
Lindabury
Chicago Wheat Pit
Main St
KUTH
Rep
S. Stratton
Earlham College
United States
House Ways and Means Committee
Reyes
Madero
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