South Side dedicates new factory in Richmond project
A five hundred plus crowd attended the dedication of the National Automatic Tool works building near the C. & L. railroad South N street. Speakers praised the South Side Improvement Association and Richmond’s growth while noting the German heritage of many residents. The reinforced concrete structure measures 204 by 58 feet and includes a well lit lower floor housing offices, draughtsman space, and machine rooms.
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Richmond
South Side Improvement Association
National Automatic Tool Works
South N Street
Adolph Blickwedel
William Dudley Foulke
Zimmerman
William Buckhoff
The
Tool
Blickwedel
Improvement Association
South Richmond
Kelley
Sharon E. Jones
Wilfred Jessup
P. J. Freeman
Henry C. Fox
Jessup
Mr. Freeman
William Ruckhoff
National Automatic Tool Works Company
Ofice
Wrights fail to break world altitude record in Winnipeg flight
Walter Brookins in a Wright biplane fails to exceed the world altitude record of 4284 feet, reaching only 3700 feet amid unfavorable wind. Wrights plan to Montreal and New York long distance flight. Brookins sets quick turn record at 60 seconds, a dramatic maneuver that astonishes aviators.
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Indianapolis
Walter Brookins
Wright
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Brookins
Neerly
Wrights
Montreal
Canada
F. G. Bradford
Canada Aviation Club
New York
Dayton
Coffroth predicts Jeffries Johnson fight in San Francisco on July Fourth
Jimmy Coffroth, famed fight promoter and former supreme court clerk, declared the Jeffries Johnson championship bout will be staged in San Francisco on July Fourth and wagered five thousand dollars on the outcome. His bold statement stirred renewed fan excitement as officials weigh the plan. Omaha dispatch notes Mayor McCarthy threatens to halt the bout if Governor Gillett acts to stop it, criticizing the delay.
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American News Service
San Francisco
JimmyCoffroth
McCarthy
Omaha
Gillett
Army of Eagles Takes Richmond by Storm Today
The Indiana State Association of the Fraternal Order of Eagles held its fifth annual convention in Richmond with 1500 Eagles present. Logansport was chosen as the 1911 meeting place, Fletcher N. Noe was named worthy past president, Clarence W. Dearth and Andrew Smith won top offices, Henry Schroeder became state treasurer, and J. C. Helenkamp took the secretary post. A grand parade featuring Wayne Aerie and Indianapolis, Muncie, and other delegations drew about 1500 participants, with Henry Schroeder as grand marshal.
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Richmond
Indiana
Indiana State Association
Order of Eagles
Logansport
Fletcher N. Noe
Indianapolis
Worthy
Clarence W. Dearth
Muncie
Andrew Smith
J. Binder
Peru
Worthy Chaplin
Henry Schroeder
C. A. Rigdon
Warsaw
J. C. Helenkamp
Ft. Wayne
Julian Miller
J. Staunton
Shelbyville
J. B. Spraching
New Albany
Wayne Aerie No
Wayne Aerie
Anderson
A. E. Handley
Mr. Schroeder
T. P. Butler
Charles BE. Morgan
Coliseum
Seventh
Ft. Wayne Avenue
E Street
Tenth
A Street
Twelfth
Main
Fourth
Measuring for Efficiency in a World of Tools
The text compares gauges and instruments—from steam gauges to wind meters—to show society’s drive to measure and weigh. It notes Bertillon’s use in identifying criminals while admitting personality and soul resist quantification, and praises psychology’s role in testing human interest and advertising effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertillion
Rogues Gallery
Noted Woman Hurts After Fall at Beacon Street Home
Julia Ward Howe, 91, sustained bruises from a fall at her daughter Mrs. John Elliott’s house 241 Beacon Street Boston. Dr. Farrar Cobb reports she will fully recover in a week to ten days. Howe tripped and fell against furniture but injuries not serious given age.
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American News Service
Boston
Julia Ward Howe
America
John Elliott
Beacon Street
Farrar Cobb
Mere Howe
Roosevelt Nears Gotham Will Focus On Literary Work
Theodore Roosevelt plans two months of non political activity at Oyster Bay to devote himself to writing. He aims to avoid political topics, especially Taft, and will refuse invitations while giving as few interviews as possible. News from June 17 notes his imminent return and growing public interest in his reception, with hotel men calling him the era’s biggest draw since the Hudson Fulton celebration.
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Kaiserin Auguste Victor
Siasconsett
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt
New York State
Oyster Bay
Mr. Roosevelt
Taft
Roosevelt
New York
Teddy
Sandy Hook
Mary
Hudson-Fulton
Hoffman House
John M Brown Dies. Arlington Burial Held
John M Brown former city carpenter and recent post office employee at Washington D C died at his home on Tuesday. He was buried in Arlington cemetery yesterday and is survived by his wife.
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John M. Brown
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Arlington Cemetery
Delay in Lewis Case Postpones First Degree Murder Trial
The William Lewis murder trial, charged with first degree murder in the Albert Dickey case, has been postponed again. It was slated for June 27 but Judge For is unavailable due to duties in Jay County. a new trial date will be set upon his return.
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William Lewis
Albert Dickey
Jay County
Diploma Day At Richmond High School Seventy Rises
Sixty four graduates, the largest class, received diplomas in a ceremony at the Richmond high school chapel. Dr George L Mackintosh of Wabash College gave the main address urging higher standards of thought and living as a path to citizenship. Prof C W Knouff presented diplomas and Miss Helen Sparks read an original poem. The Rev Conrad Huber offered invocation and Prof Mott introduced Mackintosh who spoke on education as a mass effort and the value of seeing inspiration at home.
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Richmond High School
George L. Mackintosh
Wabash College
Misa Helen Sparks
C. W. Knouff
Conrad Huber
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Mackintosh
Mott
Banquet invites listed for state municipal league event
Invitations to addresses at the banquet of the state municipal league at the Y M C A gymnasium on June 22 have been received from May Shank of Indianapolis Mayor Darrow of Laporte J W Fortune of Jeffersonville John McVicar of Des Moines State Senator Will Woods of Lafayette William Dudley Foulke and Mayor W W Zimmerman. The program is awaiting two more speakers and toasts will cover municipal topics. Local visitors are guests of the Commercial club and tickets are sold by City Clerk Baltz Bescher or club secretary E M Haas. The Christian Association and Ladies Auxiliary will serve the banquet with local officials and guests attending the event.
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State Municipal League
Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium
Shank
Indianapolis
Darrow
Laporte
J. W. Fortune
Commercial Club
Indiana
Baltz Bescher
E. M. Haas
Christian Association
Lawrence Becker
Hammond
Will R. Wood
Lafayette
Lemuel Darrow
John McVicar
Des Moines
8. L. Shank
J. W. Fortene
Jeffersonville
W. W. Zimmerman
Richmond
Kaiser Hurts Knee Keeps to Bed Yet Sits for Audiences
Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm remains with knee propped but unchanged and comfortable. Doctors D Oberg and Neidner say condition should improve in a few days, observers note belief knee trouble linked to kneecap inflammation rather than wrist boil. Kiel regatta possibly on agenda.
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Berlin
D. Oberg
Neidner
Kiel
Old Earlham Turns Out A Large Class
A large crowd gathered at Earlham as Dr. J Franklin Jameson delivered an address titled the Control of Higher Education in America. The noted historian spoke on the subject, drawing interest from students and faculty alike.
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Old Earlham
J. Franklin Jameson
America
Earlham Commencement Debates Trustees Role In Higher Education
Earlham College conferred 51 degrees at its fifty first annual commencement in Lindley Hall with Dr J Frank Jameson delivering the address on Control of Higher Education in America. He urged expanding faculty powers and joint deliberations with trustees while noting risks of external control and public opinion pressures. Dr Robert L Kelly presided as president, awarding master’s to four and bachelor degrees to 47.
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Earlham College
Lindley Hall
J. Franklin Jameson
Department of Historical Research
Carnegie Institution of Washington
America
Jameson
Carnegie Foundation
General Education Board
Robert L. Kelly
S. R. Lyons
Reid Memorial United Presbyterian Church
Amos K. Hollowell
Indianapolis
Earlham
Timothy Nicholson
Kelly
Laura Gaston
Lucy Francisco
Friends’ University
Wichita
Kan
Gaston
William Elliott
Springfield
Mary Baldwin
A. B
Lynn
Ind
Walter P. Bland
Jolietville
Howard Payne Comstock
Noblesville
Florence Corwin
Richmond
Perley Deumas
B. S
Marshall
Louis Pitts
Louis Estes
Westfield
Brock M. Fagan
Richmond, L
Haworth
Daavilia
Heesee
Patriotic Day Plans At Chau Tauqua Led By Local Groups
Arrangements are under way for Patriotic Day during the Chau tauqua with Sol Meredith post G A R and its auxiliary groups and the Sons of Veterans taking part. John L Rupe leads the forenoon program and Judge Henry C Fox serves as master of ceremonies in the afternoon. Date to be announced. Raymond Myrick named assistant secretary to George L Goodwin to oversee sale of camping privileges.
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Sol Meredith Post
Sons of Veterans
John L. Rupe
Henry C. Fox
Raymond Myrick
George L. Goodwin
Complaint About Slick Main Street Cobble Pavement
A complaint has been made to authorities about the slick cobble stone pavement on Main Street. Several people have fallen and sustained minor injuries recently, prompting concerns over street safety and maintenance.
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Main Street
Fisher awarded 400 dollar judgment in circuit court
Charles Fisher received a 400 dollar judgment today from Judge Fox of the circuit court on a claim totaling 1 020 dollars adjudicated at Prenton I Fist er.
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Charles Fisher
Fox
Eutate
Prenton I. Fister
Weather outlook state and local forecast brief
Generally fair conditions persist with a continued warmer trend tonight. Light winds and dry skies are expected across the region with overnight temperatures easing.
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Gotham
John Brown
Dr. Mackintosh
Prof. Knouff
Athens
Booker T. Washington
James Whitcomb Riley
Spain
Attica
Jessica
Shakespeare
the Palladium
Palladium
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Kaiser
Germany
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