Supreme Court affirms Indiana employer liability act
Washington June 1 The Supreme Court of the United States sustains the Indiana state employer liability act in the Melton versus Louisville and Nashville case. Spencer Melton a Madisonville carpenter injured March 2 1905 at Ingle coal mines near Howell alleges defective tools caused a crushed spine and partial paralysis. Damages previously set at 22000 with costs and fees likely near 30000. The railroad contended the act applied only to corporations and that Melton was not a direct employee. The ruling marks the act’s first high court test and Melton’s wages were paid by the L and N at the time of the accident.
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T Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Spencer Melton
Louiisville & Nashville Railroad
Melton
Howell
Ingle
L &N
Madisonville
Kentucky
Afelton
Indiana
United States
Curran Promoted to Dean of New Albany District
New Albany dispatch reports Reverend Charles Curran, formerly rector of St Patrick's Corning and Holy Trinity New Albany, named dean of the New Albany district by Bishop Chatard. Curran, a New York native long based in Indiana, succeeds the late Father Edward Fuller as rector of St Marys remains vacant. Marys parish has raised $500 for Father Fuller’s vacation.
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St. Marys Catholic Church
Indiana
Qurran
New York State
O'Donaghue
Indianapolis
New Albany
Father Curran
Daviess County
St. Marys Church
Father Fuller
Marys
George Borriss
Roll Call A Success At Pythagorean Lodge Meeting
The Pythagorean lodge Knights of Pythias held its annual roll call at the hall Tuesday night with strong attendance. After routine business a smoker followed with several musical numbers and roll calls of absent members read. Next Sunday memorial services will honor departed members Joan T. Neal and Louie B. Serrit.
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Pythagorean Lodge
Knights of Pythias
K. of
Two Couples Wed in Indiana Courthouse Ceremony
Marriage licenses issued by the county clerk to Lon William Crawford and Lipaie Jane Ward. Emil C x end Rosy Dale Winkle pleck. Crawford, son of Rev G P Crawford minister in Indiana, works as upholsterer in Indianapolis. Ward, daughter of Green Wide of Plainville. Winklepleck is daughter of Jonas Winklepleck, a druggist, who has taught in Elinora schools.
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Lon Willian Crawford
Lipaie Jane Ward
Emil C
Rosy Dale Winklepleck
Cawford
G. P. Crawford
Odon
Indianapolis
Miss Wade
Greet Wide
Plainville
Cox
Franklin Coxl
Elnra
Moss Winklepleck
Jonas Winklepleck
Elinora
Dog fight leads to arrest and firing in city court
A dog fight between two bull dogs resulted in the firing of William Red Cates in city court Tuesday night. Terry Garland tried to separate the dogs as they battled, ending with disciplinary action.
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Jed
William
Red) Cates
Terry Garland
Cates Arrested for Assault in Garland Incident
Cates allegedly interfered and shoved him away triggering anger from W. W. Barnett, Garland's employer, who had Cates arrested on a charge of assault and battery. Cates fined $1 and costs by the mayor. arrest made by Patrolman Lee Williams.
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Cates
W. W. Barnett
Garland
Lee Williams
Roosevelt Reception Set for June 18 Welcome Parade
Ex President Theodore Roosevelt returns to America on June 18 with a nationwide welcome planned. New York hosts a land parade and water procession with 100 boats, 6000 dignitaries, and notable clubs. The harbor display includes the Kaiserin Victoria, the Albany, and the Nassau with Roosevelt neighbors aboard.
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Roosevelt
New York
Union
United States
New York City
R. A. Smith
America
Citizens Reception Committee
Gaynor
North River
New Jersey
Fifty-ninth Street
Washington
Taft
Republican Club
Albany
Fire Island
Roosevelt Neighbors Association of
Nassau
Omaha
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Revenue Service
Rough Riders
Fifth Avenue
Eigth Street
Fittsmith
Mr. Roosevelt
Central Park
Battery
Seniors Guests of Honor at Washington High Reception
The three lower classes hosted a senior reception Wednesday night at Walnut Street School building. Old gold and black colors adorned the hall and a fine program with refreshments followed. The senior honors were marked by memories from the faultyard head and lively mingling as guests from out of town attended.
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Washington High School
Walnut Street
Suit to Quiet Title on Wingate Land
Crawfordsville reports a suit filed to secure possession of thirty acres near Wingate valued at 4500 dollars. The case targets land title in Tippecanoe circuit court this month. Lawrence H. Smith and his sister Mrs Faust of Dayton are plaintiffs.
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Crawfordsville
Wingate
Tippecanoe
Lawrence H. Smith
Faust
Dayton
Heirship Suit Claims Land in Quiet Title Action
The plaintiffs file suit to quiet title and assert ownership of a tract based on a complex family history. They contend their mother was not legally divorced from Frank P. Smith, affecting a quit claim deed to Lawrence K. Smith and challenging the right of Mrs. Smith’s second marriage and her later transfers.
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Atae
Frank P. Smith
Effie R. Graves
Smith
Appeal for Walsh Clemency From Former Attorney
John R. Walsh, the convict ed banker, is urged for clemency in a taft letter by his former attorney Frank M. Trissal of Chicago. Trissal states he acts independently and not as Walsh’s counsel and argues Walsh’s bank loans benefited creditors and boosted funds and employment in Indiana.
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Walsh
Washington
John R. Walsh
Frank M. Trissal
Chicago
Hag
Taft
Trissal
Mr. Walsh
Indiana
Local Social Visits Spotted Across Town and Nearby States
Saturday through Sunday residents from Montgomery Loogootee Windsor and Washington visited the area. James Reilly and Miss Gertrude Carrico were seen in Montgomery and Loo mootee while Petre Mangin and sisters came from Washington. Miss Ethel Norris stays with Miss Clara Molloy and Miss Coletta Carrico returned from Looscotee. Nicholas Wathen and family moved to the old Downey farm. Rose Fanning came from Montgomery for a brief relatives visit. Marie Shelton returned from Windsor Canada and will visit her mother Mrs Sheliun.
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Marie Shelton
Windsor
Canada
Mary Sheliun
Bland to entertain district Republican editors in Linton
Oscar E. Bland, candidate for Congress, plans a June 14 social gathering in Linton for district Republican editors and county chairmen. Invitations are being sent, and Bland expects all chairmen and Republican papers to be represented to discuss campaign plans.
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Bland
Oscar E. Bland
Judgment Affirms $1900 Life Policy Against Woodmen
An appellate court on Wednesday affirmed a $1900 judgment against the Modern Woodmen of America for a policy on the life of Emily Kincheloe’s grandson. He was found dead under a tree in an orchard with a rifle wound while hunting rabbits. the court held the burden on the defendant to show no suicide, and the verdict stands.
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Woodmen of America
Emily Kincheloe
Graandson
Daughters Win Suit Against Governor Rob inson
In Cincinnati on June 2, Judge Charles Hunt of the common pleas court granted a quietian disposing of claims in a suit by Governor John F. Robinson's daughters Pearl R. Lamkin and Caroline R. Stevens. They receive the principal of their mother's estate totaling 267550 dollars, while the father is relieved of accounting for accumulated interest and dividends on two claims totaling 258,750 dollars.
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Cincinnati
John F. Robinson
Charles ©. Hunt
Common Pleas Court
Pearl R. Lamkin
Caroline R. Stevens
Change of Superintendent at Princeton Public Schools
Princeton June 2 Harold Barnes resigns after seven years as superintendent and as president of the Southern Indiana Teachers Association. He will study at Columbia University for a year to prepare for higher superintendency work. He was recently reelected and will be succeeded by M D Webb, high school principal.
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Princeton
F. Harold Barnes
Princeton Public Schools
Southern Indiana‘ Teachers’ Associaion
Columbia University
Educational Department
Boy Buried in Slack at Mine Rescue Efforts Ongoing
Noah McGinnis thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs S L McGinnis was playing on a gob pile at the Superior mine when the heap shifted enveloping him waist deep in seething slack. Ten year old Chester Ferguson rescued him using a rope, taking him home for medical care with hope of recovery though both legs were badly burned.
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Slack
Sullivan
Noah McGinnis
S. L. McGinnis
Dugger
Superior
Chester Ferguson
Joe Ginnis
McGinnis
Hope
Is This Her Father Found in Indiana Heiress Story
Nellie B Lawrence of Maramec Oklahoma believes George Brown an Indiana railroad worker and former Auburn Nebraska resident is her long lost father. Dispatches claim Brown is heir to 250000 dollars after a family quarrel led him to change his name to George H Kimberly. Lawrence states a police letter confirms she has reason to believe the Indiana man is her father.
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Laporte
Nellie B. Lawrence
Maramec
Okla
George Brown
Evansville
Brown
Indiana
Auburn
Neb
George H. Kimberly
Miss Lawrence
Meink
Miss Lawrance
Automo b Accident Near Logansport Bridge
Dr M A Little and his wife were in a car that climbed a steel girder and flipped at the Wa bash river bridge. The doctor escaped injury while his wife sustained a broken wrist and internal injuries.
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Logansport
M. A. Little
Wabash River Bridge
Third Street
Fire destroys Devault livery barn in Tipton
Tipton June 2 a large livery barn owned by William Devault burned at 6 o clock last night. The blaze destroyed eight or three automobiles and several buggies, causing about 12 000 dollars in losses. The electric system was damaged shutting lights and halting the Union traction cars for hours.
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Tipton
William Devault
Adlductiona Union Traction
Evansville Jury Awards 22 000 for Hurley Foot Loss
In Gibson circuit court a jury awarded James Hurley of Evansville twenty two thousand dollars for the loss of a foot after a three year old injury from the Evansville Suburban and Newbury Electric Railway company. The American Trust and Savings company filed the suit alleging negligence.
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Princeton
Gibson
James Hurley
Evansville
American Trust and Savings Company of
Newbury Electric Railway Company
Young Hurley
Miners in Indiana Mine Find Fish From Ceiling
In Terre Haute on June 1 miners at Miami Mine No 4 in Knightsville report catching fish 100 feet underground as the roof caves above a pond. The fish reportedly fall through the mined roof and are brought home by workers, with speculation the cave was fed by a pond.
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Terre Haute
Miami Mine No. 4
Knightsville
No 4
Restraining Order Granted in Western Railroads Case
After a White House conference with President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham the Department of Justice filed suit in Hannibal Missouri seeking to enjoin twenty five western railroads from raising rates. A temporary restraining order was granted.
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White House
Taft
Wickersnam
Department of Justice
Feneral
Hannibal
Supreme Court backs I C C on Missouri River rate orders
The US Supreme Court by four to three vote upholds the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling. It confirms the commission did not exceed its authority in ordering the reduction of freight rates in the Missouri river rate cases.
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Upholds Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Coan Sues Gregory for Quiet Title in Harrison Township
Through Mattingly and Myers attorneys William P. Coan filed suit in circuit court against Jonathan Gregory and others to quiet title to real estate in Harrison Township.
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Mattingly & Myers
William P. Coan
Jonathan Gregory
Harrion Township
Child falls after pole slide lesson in Evansville
A three year old boy, son of Orphin Frank Cecil, fell twenty feet while attempting to slide down a pole imitating his father in Evansville on June 1. He sustained likely fatal head injuries according to early reports.
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Eansville
Orphin
Frank Cecil
Yarbrough Fined in Mayor's Court for Intoxication
Greeley Yarbrough was fined one dollar and costs in the mayoral court for offending the ear and dignity of the state by being intoxicated.
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Yarbrough
Greeley Yarbrouch
Bond Board Set to Meet Next Week at Courthouse
The bond of ponty commissioners will hold a June meeting at the courthouse in the new week starting a ton day. Former United States Treasurer Charles Penry Treadhed died Tuesday in New York.
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Ponty
United States
Charles Penry
New York
Doan's Kidney Pills praised for kidney relief
Springfield reader recalls kidney and bladder troubles improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Testimony notes headache relief and normal bladder function after a few weeks. Family member also benefited after trying the remedy at Jackson's Pharmacy. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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J. B. F. Kelley
Springfield
Dean
Deans
Jackson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Blockaded. Kidney Help Promised by Dean's Pills
Mrs. James Spaulding of Washington Indiana endorses Dean's Kidney Pills with claims the product eases back ache caused by kidney blockages. She cites Washington as the source of proof and lists her address at 815 McCormick Ave.
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Washington
Dean
James Spaulding
McCormick Ave
Ind
What Everybody Ought to Know Foley Kidney Pills
A note sells Foley Kidney Pills claiming the product contains the ingredients needed to tone strengthen and regulate kidney function. Sold by Smith and Winton.
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Smith & Winton
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