National Eagles order shuts down buffets in lodges
South Bend January 5 news that Frank E Weing grand worthy president announces immediate closure of all buffets in Eagle club rooms found in violation of local laws. About 250 buffets nationwide affected including fifty in Indiana. Lodges must dispose of supplies by January 25. violations may incur fines up to 100 dollars or charter withdrawal.
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South Bend
Frank E. [Weing
National Order
Buife
Indiana
United States
Kansas
Oklahoma
Maine
Hering
December Cold Snap Sets Records Says Weather Office
The December just past was over five degrees colder than the seven year average. December 1909 had a mean temperature of 21 degrees, and the coldest day was December 20 with 3 below zero. The warmest day was December 5 at 1 above. Total precipitation reached 3.1 inches, with the greatest 24 hour snowfall being one inch on December 11 and 12.
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Washington Weather Observer
Wounded Trainmen Improve After Collision Near Fr Ritner
Seymour Republican sources report Frank Walls and engineer R. J. Canby, hospitalized after the head on collision near Fr Ritner on Monday, continue to improve. Walls sat up briefly. doctors say progress is hopeful, with relatives urged to visit as trials of recovery proceed.
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Seymour
Recluse in Evansville Found Starving with Hidden Wealth
Marshall Mc Murran, a miserly recluse living in a dilapidated shack near Evansville, was found starving and exposed. A stableman brought him to town where a sanity commission examined him. Inside his clothing officials recovered $22,000, including $20,000 in greenbacks and $2,000 in gold certificates.
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Evansville
Marshall McMurran
Prohibition Amendment Backed by Indiana Group
The Anti Saloon League trustees at Indianapolis decided to commence work to insert a prohibition amendment into Indiana’s constitution, signaling support for statewide liquor ban and ending debate on whether to launch the campaign.
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Indiana
Oras
Trustees of the
State Organization
Indianapolis
Cook Dropped From Institute Membership In New York
The Institute of Arts and Sciences council moved to remove Dr. Frederick A. Cook from its membership after discrediting findings. The action follows ongoing scrutiny of his scientific honors and claims.
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DR. Cook
New York
Frederick A. Cook
Council of the
Institute of Arts and Science
Notable Dismissal At Institute Sparks Debate
Tyanimous dismissal marks the first time in the Institute’s history such action has occurred. Dr. Cook was an executive committee member in the department of seagra epiy, and his polar claims were largely discredited at Copenhagen. The search for his whereabouts remains unfruitful as Frederick A. Cook’s notebooks arrived in Copentaren for committee review. Salomonson maintains the findings won’t change the committee’s judgment that the discovery claim is not bonafide.
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Cooks
Department of Seagraepiy
Copenhage 1
Institutione
Copentaren
Fredrick A. Cook
Reeter Salomonson
French Aviator Delavranse Dies in Air Crash at Barleaus
French aviator Leon Delavranse perished yesterday during a flight in Barleaus France in front of spectators. The aircraft failed during a sharp turn and crashed to the ground, with Delavranse clinging to the seat as the machine broke apart.
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Wieled Barleaus
France
Leon Delavranse
Ito
Doncaster
Railroad wage conflicts and leadership change in 1900s era
The article notes arbitration or a strike threat amid wage demands for rail workers and cites a proposed overall pay increase to align trainmen and conductor wages with those on major lines centered in Chicago. It also reports Daniel Willard becoming president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway, succeeding Oscar Murray, whose resignation takes effect January 15.
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Chicago
New York
Daniel Willard
Chicas, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Oscar Murray
Baltimore & Ohio
Murray
Downey Reappointed County Health Secretary
Vincennes Jan County commissioners reappointed Dr J J Downey as secretary of the county board of health amid a rivalry with J L Reeve of Edwardsport Downey has not taken the required examination but cites practical medical experience In a four year term the pay is one half per capita of the county population, replacing a one year term.
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Downey
Vincennes
Jan
J. J. Downey
County Heard of Health
J. L. Reeve
Edwardsport
Tia
Dro Downey
Fragmentary note on crime figure and industrial group
A damaged snippet references a person linked to trouble with a military or industrial entity. Names appear garbled and place details are unclear, but mentions an agent of former tanks, a person connected to Crartes, and a land and industrial cooperation with a monetary figure unspecified.
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Fambani Ploeminsion
Erie I
Crartes
Owsiedean Land and Industrial Coi
Tax funds allocated to township trustees and school boards
County authorities report that the treasurer Godwin has prepared the full tax apportionment. Township trustees school boards and city treasurer receive funds intended for their districts to cover grass crew expenses and related obligations.
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Godwin
Bill to overhaul railroad interstate commerce law introduced
A House bill proposing sweeping changes to railroad regulation was introduced by Representative Alann of Illinois. It diverges from the version prepared by the committee under President Tait’s direction.
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Taft
House of Representatives
Wreck in South Dakota Kills Three Workmen
A collision between a work train and an extra freight near Gretna and Roscoe in South Dakota early Tuesday killed three workmen and injured five others.
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South Dakota
Gretna
Roscoe
S. D
WRONG MAN HANGED.
A Virginia newsroom transcript reports a man claiming a long buried confession about the Ferguson murder case near Washington Pennsylvania in 1903. Vasello at the Mountaineer State prison is alleged to have implicated two foreigners and a guard captain, with other defendants serving long terms.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ferguson
Washington
Sears
Jaconh Vasello
Moundinville
G. G. Dawson
Samuel T. Fersuron
Washington, Pa
Milover Raovovic
Milover Ppatrovic
Penineylvania
Alowaenes
Vasello
Burien
Versello
Lewis
Ligcett
Vasco
Lissette
Ban on Fowls Sparks Court Battle With Poultry Owners
A health edict banning fowls to rural retreats was declared “ridiculous” by Judge Mallowney. The Alstrid commission regulation provoked protests among poultry owners. Enforcement paused after a court ruling that a nuisance cannot be resisitated into being. The district court of appeals will decide the status of the hen and roaster as officials appeal.
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Mallowney
District Court of Appeals
Revival Meetings At First Methodist Church
Rev Festus A Sieele pastor of First Methodist announces revival meetings in January. Br M Smiley and the church choir will lead special music with arrangements in place. The event aims to draw larger congregations and unite the community in faith through a series of services at the church.
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Festus A. Sieele
First Methodist Church
Euajay
BR. M. Smiley
Evinedmi Anu
Tom Jereres
Ds Re
Tae Sterle
Divorce Proceeding Details Between Sherman and Kate Edzar Sherman
The record shows a divorce decree sought by Mrs. Kate Edzar Sherman from David F. Sherman a merchant tailor whom she wed December 21 1904 in Chicago She was seventeen at marriage while he was thirty eight She testified that May 28 1909 at friends rooms he removed all outer garments saying he would walk home in his underwear They warned him of arrest yet he persisted and went downstairs toward the street a policeman passed and he turned back up stairs to avoid the incident.
Three Bodies In One Coffin
Evansville mourns as Fred Stoffta follows his wife Isabella and their twins to the grave. Funeral Friday will feature a single hearse carrying one coffin with the mother and two little babies, who died shortly after birth at St Marys hospital. The grieving husband endures a heavy loss as he bids farewell to his family.
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Evansville
Fred Stoffcta
Isabella Stotleth
St. Marys Hospital
Funeral Planned After Death at Residence and Church
The death was due to a blood palsondog. The funeral service will be held from the residence at 7 30 Friday morning and from the Church of the Assumption at 8 o clock. The Rev Father Eugene F McBarron will conduct the services.
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Welock
Church of the Assumption
Eugene F. McBarron
Joint Woodmen and Woolmen Installation At Lodge
A joint installation at the Woodmen and Woolmen lodges will occur on Thursday evening with a 7:30 PM start. The program includes regular session, officer installation, literary and musical numbers, and a banquet, followed by social time and an oyster supper at Matthews cafe.
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Tre K
Dusiders
Liverpool
Co. F
Paes
Flor. Grezary
Stuckey
Tee Arringretary
Brackon i Retary
J. W. Tame
Fasre
Te. Soy, Jr
Treasgmer
Elis RB
S. Ton
Tacentte Gilley
N. G
Roy Decison
Warren
Besjamin Dillon
Condiretor
W. A
Will Porter
D. McLair
Chanlain
Willian Ros
Bland Sily
Dares Te DM
McCerry
Marten Teste
Pepe Simin
S. Trast Preorgy
Erebts Pustath Olticens
Ned Boot
Lars Aerate
Ormler Presen
Frank Johnson
Coc
Wic
Hewatt. Voc
Crawford
Charles Bellville
Matthew McCracken
Estel Dowden
J. G
George Stafford
O. G
Will Larrick
Wills Hoddinott
Will McCarty
Police Court Records Detail Arraignments and Fines
Frank Kincade admitted to jumping moving trains and paid a fine with costs after arraignment in police court. He was jailed for eleven days due to lack of funds. The report also covers a Christmas Eve church trouble led by Wil Davison and others, with Davison arraigned on an old charge after failing to pay a $13 fine and remaining in jail.
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Frank Kincade
Cincinnati
Wainman
Kincade
Kineaus
Couny
Mes Carty
Jea Ain
Hroth Sted
Pan
Edoan
Gor Ae
Sean En
DS Ory
Tar Warren Sterifi
General Banks
West Washington
Wil Davison
Davidson
Colbert
Squire Kellams
Aon
Churchman Indicted in Parkland Case
Louisville January 5 reports R Brad bury a trusted Caldwell company employee and a prominent figure in Parkland is under indictment in the criminal court on four counts. Limited details are available in the fragment.
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Churchman
Louisville
III
R. Bradbury
W. E. Caldwell Company
Icaurdhan
Parkland
Criminal
Indictment Details Emerge in Complex Fraud Case
The narrative centers on an ongoing fraud investigation tied to a Paistheross Skotos incident. The indictment reportedly involves a sizable but potentially incomplete shortage. An attempt to reach Bradbury failed as his son HW Bradbury said he was out and would not return before midnight.
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Paistheross Skotos
Bradbury
A Traveling Statesman Beers Recommends Kidney Pills
H F Beers of 617 7th avenue Peska writes about long kidney trouble. After using Foley's Kidney Pills he feels entirely renewed and cheerfully recommends them to all. Pills are healing and antiseptic and will restore strength. Sold by Smita Win tape.
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H. F. Beers
7Th Avenue
Peska
Foles
Washington People Experience Ad Text and Remedies
Fragment from a Washington newspaper featuring reader testimonials on health issues, including a Mrs Rigota Prie who describes severe coughing and relief after a product, plus a notice about Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy sold by local agents. The fragment mentions Buffalo NY suppliers and cautions about pneumonia risks.
Indiana legal notice in Daviess County 1910 case
The state of Indiana Daviess county SB Daviess circuit court February term 1910 Charles T Osman vs Frederick M Myers et al The plaintiff filed his complaint with an affidavit stating the defendants Jonathan Myers Carrie Hopkins James Pachee Elisaa Myers James Myers Bessie Myers John Thomas the unknown heirs legatees and devisees of John Thomas deceased are non residents of Indiana and the cause is to quiet title to real estate in the county
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State of Indiana
Daviess County
Daviess
Charles T. Osman
Frederick M. Myers
Jonathan Myers
Carrie Hopkins
James Pachee
Elisaa Myers
James Myers
Bessie Myers
John Thomas
John Thomaz
State
Indiana
Notice to defendants in Davenport circuit court case
The defendants are notified to appear at the February term of the Daviess circuit court at the courthouse in Washington Indiana to answer the complaint. If they fail to appear the matter will be heard in their absence. The notice is dated December 20, 1909 and signed by Clerk WM. A. Wallace with Hastings Allen Hastings acting as attorneys.
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Court House
Washington
Daviess
Indiana Legal Notice of Beak v Robinson in Davies County Court
State of Indiana, Davies County, 53 Davies circuit court February term. William Beck sues Joan S. Robinson and Violet Robinson on note seeking reform and foreclose mortgage. Complaint number 1e,b62. Defendants notified that plaintiff has filed complaint and hearing will occur unless they answer. Clerk AL Wallace. Mattingly and Myers attorneys filed appearance.
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State of Indiana
Davies
Daviesseciircuit Court
William Beck
Joan S. Robinson
Violet Robinson
Iana
Indiana
AL Wallace
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