Train holdup by masked bandits shocks Illinois traffic
Springfield reports detail a Diamond Service hold up on the Illinois Central near Glen Arm. A 16 year old, Jesse Leslie of Springfield, is arrested amid claims he rode the Diamond special from St Louis to Chicago, hiding in a tool box as robbers blasted the engine. A dynamite sack and express checks are found nearby.
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National News Association
Springfield
Ill
Jesse Leslie
Illinois Central
St. Louis
Chicago
Express
Pugh
Glen Arm
Schell
Ed Hoepner
Hoepner
Sheriff's Posse
McWilliams
Caroline Brown
Joplin
American Express Company
Centerville Home Entered Tuesday
Centerville Indiana June 18 The home of Howard Mathews son of County Assessor Mathews was entered last night by would be thieves who fled after a window was raised in Mrs Ladds sleeping room. Mrs Ladd alarmed every one and Marshal Martindale seeks suspects with little evidence to arrest anyone.
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Palladium Speciaty
Centerville
Ind
Howard Mathews
Mathews
Primary Nomination Plans Deliberated By City Committee
The Republican Central Committee will meet at City Hall next Monday to finalize plans for the November city election. A primary is favored over a convention, with Ed Iliff asserting all city voters should vote in the primary and choose from all tickets if their preferred ticket loses. Invitations will be sent to any interested candidate. the meeting will be closed to the public.
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Republican Central Committee
Ed Jliff
Iliff
Partial Settlement Sought in Veregge Estate Case
John Henry Veregee Ida Minner man and Ida Gunderman file for a partial settlement of Eliza Veregge deceased estate. Defendants include Dickinson Trust company executor Olga Feltman Mary Daub Clara Juergens Edna Veregge Carl Minnerman Paul Minnerman and Paul Gunderman. The prior will was set aside due to testatrix unsound mind. Dickinson Trust to retain stock in Gaar Scott Co and distribute dividends. The will’s provisions await construction.
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John Henry Veregee
Ida Minnerman
Ida Gunderman
Eliza Veregge
Dickinson Trust Company
Eliza Vereges
Olga Feltman
Mary Daub
Clara Juergens
Edna Veregge
Carl Minnerman
Paul Minnerman
Paul Gunderman
Wilson refutes currency bill dispute. outlines reform plan
President Wilson angrily denied any disagreement among currency bill framers and said all matters are nearly ready. He described a plan to create a nationwide reserve system with district banks, stock requirements for national banks, branch limits, and a nine member federal reserve board, with appointments by the president and federal reserve electors.
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C National News Association
Washington
Bryan
Wilson
Tumulty
House Currency Committee
Congress
Oscar Underwood
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Reserve District
Federal Reserve Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Comptroller of the Currency
Jane
Senate
Federal Reserve Banks
Dairies Graded For Milk Supply In City
A. W. Bruner the state inspector completed the annual examination of the dairies furnishing milk to the city. Grades improved over last year though no tests were made. barns cattle and grounds were appraised with emphasis on cleanliness health and tuberculosis tests. Demand will exceed supply in late July and August due to heat and flies. Best cows found at Easthaven yielding over 50 pounds daily. 28 cows average 44 gallons per day for the herd.
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A. W. Bruner
Drug and Food Inspector
Bruner
Inspector Bruner
Easthaven
Pickell Selected as Principal Here
After screening many applications, Frank G. Pickell a 28 year old Evansville high school assistant principal was chosen by the local board of education to become principal succeeding Prof John F Thompson who resigns. Pickell will join Columbia University later this summer and has ties with Vin Cennes and Indiana universities. He will earn 2000 dollars yearly.
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Frank G. Pickell
Evansville
Board of Education
Pickell
Ernest P. Wiles
Indiana
Richmond
New York
Columbia University
Vincennes University
Indiana University
Southwestern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Workers’ Conference
Giles
Clarence Funk to Visit City Soon
Clarence Funk president of the M. Rumely company is expected in Richmond late this week. He has not yet visited the Gaar-Scotty branch since taking executive control about a month ago. Local officials anticipate his inspection will decide the plant's future as a producing unit for the company.
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Clarence Funk
M. Rumely Company
Richmond
Funk
Gaar- Scoty
Rumely Concern
Association earns fifty from two Ben Greet plays
Mrs M F Johnston president of the Art association said the association's share from the Ben Greet performances at the High School Auditorium Monday afternoon and evening totaled fifty dollars.
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M. F. Johnston
The
Art Association
Delegates Endure Heat At State Sunday School Convention
Evansville Ind June 18 Many delegates and visitors to the State Sunday school convention were forced to sleep on porches and lawns due to oppressive heat throughout the night.
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Evansville
Ind
Charge Refuted by Board Report on School Finances
The Richmond school city board refutes Superintendent Charles O Williams report alleging a $26,000 drawn from this year’s funds to cover teacher pay. A financial statement shows receipts and salaries for the year ending July 31 1912 with local and state tuition totaling 98 498 67 in receipts and 92 913 95 in salaries.
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Charles O. Williams
Dr. Johnston
Tke Hornet
Richmond
Prominent Colored Minister James M. Townsend Dies at 69
The Rev James M Townsend a leading African American figure in the midwest died at home 516 South Ninth Street after months of illness He served as recorder of the general land office under President Harrison and was a former Indiana General Assembly member Townsend taught at Evanville and held several Methodist pastorates He traveled abroad as a missionary secretary and was active in civil war veterans circles He is survived by his wife and two daughters Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM at his home and burial follows at Earlham Cemetery.
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James M. Townsend
Middle West
South Ninth Street
Harrison
Townsend
Booker T. Washington
General Land Office
Washington
Bia
Indiana
The
Union
Williams
General Assembly of
Wayne County
Gallipolis
Oberlin College
Evanaville
Indiana Conference
African Methodist Church
Indianapolis
Richmond
Terre Haute
Columbus
O. Chicago
Africa
South America
Europe
North
South
Grand Army of the Republic
Earlham Cemetery
County board to discuss agricultural expert for Wayne county
Bankers farmers and county education board meet Pur due university and state officials tomorrow to decide maintaining an agricultural expert post in Wayne county. Prof Coleman of Rushville will oversee state agents and determine the needed agent profile after the meeting. Applicants must be college graduates and experienced farmers. Banks in Richmond donated at least 10 dollars toward a 500 dollar Wayne county fund, with First National Bank of Cambridge City contributing 17.85 dollars.
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County Board of Education
Purdue University
Wayne County
Coleman
Rushville
Bank of
Richmond
First National Bank of
Cambridge City
Domestic arrested for public intoxication fined in police court
Maggie Sheridan a domestic was arrested last night for public intoxication and fined $1 and costs in police court this morning. Sheridan has been arrested on the charge several times before.
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Maggie Sheridan
Root elected temporary chairman reshapes Republican split
June 18 marks the one year anniversary of Senator Root winning the Republican convention chair 558 to 502 over Governor McGovern of Wisconsin. The vote underscored Taft reactionaries while foreshadowing the Progressives victory in November by about 4 million to 3 million.
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Senator Root
Chicago
Governor McGovern
Wisconsin
Condition of Lucas Remains Unchanged as Court Review Looms
The condition of Seth Lucas is unchanged and Dr Meisner reported no new developments yesterday. Dr Davis did not visit the jail. A report will be submitted to the court next week for Judge Fox to decide if Lucas can mount a credible defense.
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Seth Lucas
Meisner
Davis
Fox
Lucas
Weather forecast note for state and local area
Generally fair tonight and Thursday. Warmer conditions expected in the northern portion on Thursday.
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North Partion
Richmond Gas Franchises Battle Upheld by L H and P Clash
Richmond Light Heat and Power fights every maneuver of Allegheny and Logan Gas to bar a natural gas franchise for Richmond. Logan Gas and Fuel submits a draft to the public works board while L H and P officials protest, claiming years of no dividends and focus on service quality.
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Allegheny Gas Company
Logan Gas and Fuel Company
Richmond
Richmond Light, Heat and Power Company
Palladium
Tte Logan Gas and Fuel Company
Indiana
Board of Public Works
L. H. and
P. Company
Logan Company
L. H
P. Come
Dany
Public Service Corporation
Commercial Club
G. H. Olney
United Gas and Electric Company
L. H. and P. Company
J. B. Wharton
Robert Ashe
Wilfred Jessup
Fred White
Jessup
L. H. and P
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Howard M. Jones
J. S. Worley
Edwin F. Wendt
W. D. Pence
R.A Thorpeon
California
Maurice O'Leary
Veregge
Dairies
Thompson
Association
James Townsend
Wer of
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