Preble County Man Proposes Concrete Road Auto System
Dr. Allen F. Haldeman of Codler Springs Ohio unveils a gate concrete suburban interurban railway plan. He proposes auto cars like a London bus on concrete tracks to carry 40 to 50 passengers between Richmond and nearby towns. Haldeman claims lower cost, engine options, and a private right of way with city cooperation.
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Haldeman
Cedar Springs
Richmond
Allen F. Haldeman
Codler Bprings
Ohio
W. Jordan
Commercial Club
Baldwin
Dr. Haldeman
Whole family dead in gas leak tracing to construction pipe
Washington June 29 The coroner probes the deaths of five in a single family at 1229 Carroleburg Place. Nicholas Reynolds 45 and Florence Reynolds his wife Evelyn 2 Eleanor Price 5 were found dead in their bedrooms. A service pipe damaged by a steam shove caused gas to escape into the building.
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National News Association
Washington
Bas
Carroleburg Place
Nicholas Reynolds
Florence Reynolds
Evelyn
Eleanor Price
Deneen Defends Testimony Against Allegations
Springfield reports Gov. Deneen pledges to clear up alleged telephone talk with Edward Hines before the Lorimer Senate election bribery inquiry. He intends to testify he was not at the other end of the line, aiming to bolster the defense that the money talk implicated Lorimer.
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National News Association
Springfield
Deneen
Edward Hines
William Lorimer
U.S. Senate
Witnes
U. S. Senate
Lorimer
Hiluos
Springfeld
Public blamed for poor streets by city officials
Council members vented at bad alleys and streets as Chairman H. H. Engelbert ordered an investigation with Street Commissioner Genn. He blamed the public for littering and trash disposal, noting ongoing maintenance costs while praising the board of works for enforcement and cleanup efforts.
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H. H. Engelbert
Genn
Board of Works
Engelbert
Council
Mr. Engelbert
Richmond
Train Robbers Loot Southern Pacific Express Car in Oregon
Sought Gold Dust: Glendale Oregon reports that late last night robbers held up the northbound Southern Pacific train at West Fork and dynamited the mail car safe, escaping with all registered mail. An attempt to enter the express car failed. The bandits likely aimed for a second train carrying $400000 in gold dust from Seattle to the San Francisco government mint.
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National News Association
Glendale
Oregon
Southern Pacific
West Fork
Orejson
Seattle
Government Mint
San Francisco
Board to Compel Cutting of Weeds
The board of works will force property owners and real estate agents to cut weeds on lots owned or held by them. If not done, the city will cut and charge the cost as a lien on the property. Health Officer Dr T H Davis expects about 500 notices and city weed removal citywide.
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Board of Works
Health Department
T. H. Davis
Replogle Hurt in Battle with Enraged Hogs
John L Replogle, a farmer, was attacked by five enraged sows in his barn yard while collecting a pig. He fought with his fists, was ripped by tusks, and bled profusely before escaping to the house. He spent several days recovering and credits luck for his survival.
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Via
Yune
Replogle
Train Held Up Near Glendale by Three Outlaws
Two posse units surveying a 30 mile radius chase three bandits who robbed the California express at West Fork Cow Creek canyon. They looted the mail car and possibly took money from the express. Engineer Robert Smith is missing and the robbers fled after detaching mail, express, and baggage cars. Officials say the Alaska gold shipment worth about $400,000 may have been misread as the target.
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National News Association
Glendale
Colo
California Express
Southern Pacific
West Fork
Cow Creek Canyon
Robert Smith
Alaska
300000 Children Sleep On Beach At Coney Island
New York reports three hundred thousand children slept on the beach at Coney Island last night due to extreme heat. A cool wave brought relief early today while five people died yesterday from the humidity and many more endured prostrations as temperatures remained near ninety.
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National News Association
New York
Coney Island
Governor Marshall Questioned as Unqualified Board Member
County superintendents led by Wayne County's C O Williams argue Governor Thomas R. Marshall wields excessive authority on state education matters through his board appointments. They advocate structural reforms removing the governor and other appointees from the state board of education and replacing it with elected and varied educational leaders.
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Thomas R. Marshall
State Board of Education
Wayne County
C. O. Williams
Williams
Indianapolis
State Board
Marshall
R. L. Kelly
Earlham College
Purdue
Indiana
State Normal School
Terre Haute
Board of Education
Whalton Drops Suit in Surprise Divorce Withdrawal
Indianapolis June 29 Former Police Judge Thomas Whalton abruptly withdrew his divorce suit against his wife amid sensational testimony accusing him of immoral character and associating with disreputable persons. Whalton had gained notoriety from the elopement and wedding at Louisville of Elma Dare and the late George Rhoadius, an invalid millionaire famed in sporting circles.
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National News Association
Indianapolis
Thomas Whalton
Whallon
Louisville
Elma Dare
George Rhoadius
Palladium Vacation Contest Seeks Short Travel Essay
The Palladium of Richmond Indiana announces a ten dollar prize for the best article on How to Spend a Week's Vacation on $25. Submissions must be under 250 words, typed if possible, and on one side of a sheet. Mail to the Vacation Editor. The winner will be named July eleventh, with contest closes July sixth.
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The
Palladium
Richmond
Ind
Water Works Replies to Public Letter Over Bavis Controversy
The Palladium reports a public dispute over Richmond City Water Works franchise bids with A Bavis questioning the plan and Howard A Dill replying in an open letter. Dill defends valuation methods, notes use of engineer Maury and city expert Alvord, and argues the company deserves fair return like any merchant or manufacturer.
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Water Works
Bavis
Merry Water Works
The
Palladium
Richmond City Water Works Company
Campfield Company
A. Bavis
Howard A. Dil
United States
Clark May Refuse To Be Candidate In 1912 Race
Washington June 29 reports say Speaker Champ Clark may not seek the presidential nomination even if Joseph W. Folk withdraws from the race. Missouri officials and delegations expect Mr Clark to refrain from using his name as a candidate to avoid splitting the state from the Democratic column.
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National News Association
Washington
Champ Clark
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Clark
Foulke
Trial for Murder in Alexandria Case Details
Louis Vandermiller, indicted for the murder of his brother in law John Reeves, faced trial in Alexandria county court. Reeves was killed June 5 after Vandermiller obtained a shotgun at Syphax station and discharged buckshot into Reeves at close range following a quarrel the day before.
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National News Association
Alexandria
Louis Vandermiller
John Reeves
Reeves
Vandermiller
Syphax
Indictments Expected in Steel Price Probe
New York June 29 reports say federal grand jury voted criminal indictments charging conspiracy to control steel product prices nationwide. Rumors say indictments will name officials of the steel trust corporation its subsidiaries and many independent steel firms.
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National News Association
New York
Federal Grand Jury
Steel ‘Trust Corporation
Jefferson Davis Mansion Stripped of Lead and Chandeliers
Robbers in Memphis during the night stripped the Jefferson Davis mansion of lead piping brass and fine chandeliers. The keeper was absent.
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National News Association
Memphis
Tenn
Jefferson Davis
Weather forecast for south and north portions
The state forecast calls for fair weather in the south with focal showers in the north tonight and a rise in temperatures. Local forecast agrees with fair skies and warming trends, with rain expected Friday.
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South Portion
Focal
North Portion
Hines Testifies on Lorimer Case and Taft Favor
Edward Hines, amid slush fund accusations, testifies he acted under Senator Aldrich's orders at Taft’s request to elect Lorimer as Illinois senator. He outlines ascent from office boy to leader of Edward Hines Lumber Co, and details related banking and corporate roles. He notes no personal business with Lorimer and recalls Penrose seeking a candidate aligned with tariff schedules.
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National News Association
Washington
Edward Hines
Lorimer
Illinois
Nelson Aldrich
Rhode Island
Aldrich
Taft
Illnois
Hines
William J. Hynes
Hie
Hines Lumber Company
Chicago
United States
Continental Trust Company of
Hibernian Bank
Penrose
Boutell
Madden
Senate
White House
Fourth Is Near First Accident
The young son of Marion Wallace of South Fourth Street suffered a serious Fourth of July accident when a small cast iron cannon exploded. His little finger on the left hand was blown off and the third finger badly lacerated. The toy had a charge strong enough to cause the blast.
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Marion Wallace
South Fourth Street
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Borah
Idaho
Posse
Supt. Williams
Wayne’ County Schools
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Whalson
the Palladium
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Edith Russell Gambier
Edward Victor Gambier
Ra. Gambier
Atlanta
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