Representative Cha ney opposed salary raise claim
Special to The Rerald reports from Washington that Congressman John C. Chaney supported opposition to the 5000 to 7500 salary increase for senators and representatives. The item notes Mrs Chaney did not vote for the bill and Chaney stood against the passage, voting No when called. Charles G. Seft lit.
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Washington, D. C
Star Ana
Democratic Papers
Second District
John C. Chaney
Congress
Chamney
House of Representatives
Miho
Chaney
Charles G. Sefrit
Bridge contract dispute leads to damages suit in Daviess court
A suit has been filed in Daviess circuit court against William Beck and his bondsmen Ezra Mattingly and George White over bridge contracts. The county alleges breach after Beck’s lump bid beat any combination, yet only five bridges were awarded. Hastings Allen Hastings aid prosecution.
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William Beck
Daviess County Board of Commissionerg
Daviess Circuit Court
Beck
Ezra Mattingly
George White
Commission
Commissoners’ Court
Mr. Aikman
Jesse Colbert Dies in Veale Township Home
Jesse Colbert brother of former County Recorder Friend Colbert died Wednesday at 3 20 p m at his Veale township home after a seven week illness from a neck car wound. Born May 1857 in Davie ss county he farmed all his life and earned a fine local reputation. Survived by widow seven children ten siblings including Linnie Wonders Harriet Wonder F B Colbert George Colbert Vandalia Ir Indiana Thomas Evansville Asel Colbert Charlie Colbert Mary Burke Rose Snyder Peterson Ida Solliday and others. Father Asel Colbert had thirteen children and two brothers had died earlier.
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Jesse Colbert
Colbert
Veale Township
Asel Colbert
Daviess County
Linnie Wonders
Harriet Wonder
F. B. Colbert
George Colbert
Vandalia
Thomas Colbert
Evansville
Asel ‘Colbert
Chat . Colbert
Washington
Mary
Burke
Monroe City
Rose Snyder
Jesea’ Covert
School Meet Hailed by Sun County Officials
The Sun County Sun reports a county school meet to be held at a designated venue with officials planning the event. Details on date and participating schools are to follow in further notices.
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County Sun
Vention
Conference on Practical Interest for Sunday Sick Workers
The Rev BE Halpenny George N will conduct the work and conferences on Sunday. Delegates and workers from county churches are expected at the sessions held at 1:30 and 7:30. An invitation is extended to all pastors and school workers for the general meeting.
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Sint
BE. Halpenny George N. Sae
Pohiods i
General Saaic
Lawyer Clash Ends in Shootings at Driskell Hotel
In the Driskell Hotel lobby in San Antonio on April 16, Mason Williams of San Antonio and John Dowell of Austin, president of the Austin bar association, exchanged gunfire over a disbarment suit. Dowell was wounded in the groin. Williams wounded in the abdomen but able to be moved to San Antonio for care. Bystanders restrained Dowell after he fell. several guests fled the lobby as shots rang out.
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el Tov
The
Driskes
Mason Williams
San
Dowell
Willams
Williams Haseen
Revival in Business Brims on Main Street Trade
Local merchants report a spring uptick in business near Washington Bay with shop pay day boosting activity. Clerks scramble to handle crowds as customers flock from railway outlying points, signaling a lively rebound despite concerns of a broader downturn.
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Washington Bay
Main Street
Washington
Woman to Smash Hubby to Stop Cards in Derby Shoe Store
In Derby Connecticut on April 16 Mrs J Cohen of New London broke into Max Smiths shoe store after spotting her husband playing cards inside. She demanded he leave but he refused. In a scuffle she expelled him and shattered all front windows. The glass was quickly replaced and Cohen vowed to smash more if she again finds him gambling.
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Derby
Conn
Cohen
Estate dispute in Shawnee hinges on Palmer will
In Shawnee Oklahoma Mrs Mina Palmer is alleged to have received $5 out of an estate valued at $25,000. The will leaves the remainder to La Beata Palmer, the sole surviving heir, with the estate tied to property in Shawnee and nearby areas.
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Shawnee
Mina Palmer
la Beata Palmer
Mia Palmer
Ne Mente
Horse Thief Report From Sulphur Oklahoma
Fragmentary OCR notes report a horse theft incident near Sulphur Oklahoma mentioning a person named Maxwell and two bets. Details are unclear due to text damage.
Winslow Bank President Leaves Town With Two Children
Winslow Indiana April 1 John W Stillwell president of the Winslow bank and former sheriff of Pike County left town today with his two children. The mother is dead and his present wife remains at home claiming she does not know his destination or reason. Stillwell has been disposing of much property and recently sold his bank stock to Evansville buyers. His estate is valued around 75000.
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Winslow, Ind
John W. Stillwell
Winslow Bank
Pike
County
Stillwell
Evansville
Stilwell
San Diego Hosts Naval Fleet Picnic After Pageantry
In San Diego on April 16 a two day celebration for the American battleship fleet ended with a large picnic about thirty miles from the city. Rear Admiral Thomas and ninety two officers were entertained along a lemon and orange groves route. Over 100 citizens joined the event as 44 autos carried the party. Boat races, a baseball game, free refreshments, horseback rides, trolley trips and tours kept 200 sailors busy ashore on liberty.
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San Diego
Cal
Thomas
Liberty
Robbery at Cahill Store in Cannelburg
Thieves broke into Martin Cahill's general store in Cannelburg Wednesday night, stealing jewelry an Ivers Johnson revolver a Gillette razor and several pairs of shoes totaling about 70 dollars. Police warned residents early Thursday and linked the crime to tramps. The break in occurred after midnight and the store was not found robbed until morning.
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Washington
Martin Cahill
Cannelburg
Hearst League Bankruptcy Threat Looms Over Debts
The Independence league in New York faces mounting creditor pressure with possible bankruptcy if debts to Trow Directory and Whitehead & Hoag are not settled. Whitehead & Hoag holds $630 for campaign buttons, prompting counsel to seek a third creditor and potential federal dissolution action.
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New York, N. Y
Independence League
League
Trow Directory Company
Whitehead & Hoag Company
Possible daylight intruder scares family in Illinois town
A young woman and her brother arrived home from church when a man prowled near their east-side house. The family spotted him outside the lighted room window and confronted him. The father and brother chased the intruder a block away, hoping the incident never repeats.
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Herod
Deporting Chinese Across Border Areas
Federal authorities report more than 100 Chinese in El Paso Eagle Pass and Laredo awaiting deportation for alleged violations.
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Austin
Tex
Traveling liquor salesman flees after fraud exposed
A traveling salesman for a wholesale liquor house was exposed as a fraud in a local saloon scheme. Authorities investigated and Aubury admitted the ruse after a signed contract was proved false. Local residents refused to prosecute, and he fled the city toward the wagon bridge over the Wabash River, having previously operated in several cities including Washington where he used a tie ticket from police.
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Aubury
Wabakh River
Aubry
Havin
Washington
Married in East St. Louis on train ride
A telegram from Bryan Murphy to his parents announced his marriage to Miss Victorine Clements in East St. Louis on Thursday night. The couple, who planned to wed in Lawrenceville, obtained a license elsewhere and left the city on train 1 for their new life together. Byron Murphy is the son of Bruce Murphy, a B. and O. Southwestern engineer and rink proprietor.
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Bryan Murphy
J. B. Murphy
East Main Street
Victorine Clements
East St. Louis
Lawrenceville
Byron Murphy
Bruce Murphy
B. & O. Southwestern
Auditorium Rink
Police in Charge Report Strife in Chester Pa
Chester Pa April 17 police note ongoing strain from clashes between strike breakers and sympathizers. State police from Media arrived to quell fears but lines of protest expect a stronger response. Authorities warn a clash could occur at any moment as traction workers resist police presence.
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Chester
Gny
Bank Teller Confesses Theft of 45000 in Carlisle
John W. Harris a 34 year old teller at Mercants National Bank Carlisle confessed to stealing 45000. He told President Eckles his life was insured for more than the defalcation and offered to end his life after assigning the policy to the bank. Eckles declined the offer and urged Harris not to act cowardly. Harris was prominent in Sunday school work and led a clean life. His real estate and bonds will cover nearly the full shortage.
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Carlisle
Pend
John W. Harris
Mercants' National Bank
Eckles
Beckles
Harris
Tulsa Suit Over Creek Company Oil Claim Dismissed
A federal judge dismissed the Creek Oil Company case seeking title to the Charlie Grayson property in the Glenn fields after evidence showed Rosie Grayson was three years older than Charlie Grayson, challenging her claim as his daughter.
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Tulsa
Okla
Shanter
The
Creek l Company
Charlie “Grayson
Glenn Oil Fiehds
R. E. Campbell
Rosie Grayson
Charlie Grayson
Peoria Man Makes Egg Record Shipment
Thy April 17 in Peoria Haverstahl of this city made a record shipment of eggs gathering ten thousand five hundred dozen eggs for distribution across local markets and stores this season.
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Peoria
Johs Haverstahl
Swiss Letter Clears Way for Lauby Brother’s Estate
A letter from a Buck Switzerland mayor confirms papers sent to North Attleboro Massachusetts brokered by Alfred Stoerli will validate Louis Lauby’s claim to his late brother’s estate. Pending settlement could yield about 25 000 dollars, with Mansfield the American consul coordinating.
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Louis Lauby
Buck
Switzerland
Lauby
Alfred Stoerli
North Attleboro
Mass
Stoerli
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Lamby
Robert Mansfield
Lanby
M. F. Burke
Mansfield
Jack Gowdy
Hammond church in turmoil over evangelist Shannon sermons
Hammond Indiana April 16 the Hammond Baptist church faces a split as Dan Shannon the Trish whirlwind evangelist conducts sermons. Some parishioners back him while about a dozen young women leave the church amid sharp criticisms of his remarks and accusations of mockery toward church members.
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Hammond, Ind
Hammond Baptist Church
Dan Shannon
Hammond
H—I
Hammond Baptist
Baptist Church
Karp
Jthe
Shannon
Special Services Plan At Veales and Easter
Fragmented notice notes special services including Sunday school and preaching, with an Easter program planned. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate church events around Easter ceremonies.
Aged Woman Mary Ellen Patterson Dies at Home
Mrs. Mary Ellen Patterson died at her home near Ragleaville Friday morning after a long illness. She was highly respected in the county and the mother of Mrs. Louis Lauby. Burial will be at St. Marys church cemetery.
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Mary Ellen Patterson
Ragleaville
Aire. Patterson
Louis Lauby
St. Marys Church
Night Rider Attack Shocks Williamstown Farm
In Williamstown Kentucky April 16 a mob of about 200 night riders approached Samson Tomlin’s Flingsville farm to destroy tobacco beds. Tomlin fired, some riders reportedly injured, tomlin’s house heavily shot. A doctor later encountered a wagon with a dead man and a buggy crowd, but could not identify the corpse or assailants.
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Williamstown
Samson Tomlin
Flingsville
Tomlin
White caps threaten Moran in Indiana village note and switches left
In Decker Indiana two days earlier a white caps note was found at Dick Morans door two miles east of Decker The Moran family reports the note threatens injury if he stays in the neighborhood signed The Committee A bunch of switches was also left The Morans report to Squire Glenn and plan affidavits The case is under thorough investigation and Moran believes he knows the guilty party
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Decker
Ind
Dick Moran
Moran
Ethel Bedel
Squire Glenn
Man hides nugget hoard in body after Alaska mine find
Seattle April 16. Samuel C. Graves underwent surgery after nearly an ounce of small gold nuggets were found embedded in his appendix. Graves, once a pick and shovel man at Guggenheim mines near Katalia Alaska, admitted swallowing bits of gold to hide the theft for weeks.
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Seattle
Wash
Samuel C. Graves
Graves
Guggenheim
Katalia
Alaska
Easter Song Service at Presbyterian Church
An Easter song service is planned at the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening. Following the hymns, stereoptical views will depict scenes from the Life of Christ including the Triumphal Entry the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. The program aims to be interesting fitting and helpful for attendees.
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Presbyterian Church
Christ
Pilate
Emmaus
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