One Man Killed in B and C S W Wreck Near Lebanon
A freight wreck on the B and C S W line near Lebanon, US, left Fireman Joseph Hughey dead and Engineer William A. Wendling, Brakeman William Lucas, and a trainee friend injured. Freight No. 98 failed to stop at an open switch, the engine and several cars dove off the track, and the wreck was cleared by morning.
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Lebanon
Joseph Hughey
William A. Wendling
William, Lucas
Friend
St. Louis
Hss
Hughey
Wendling
Lucas
Flora
Hughey l
West End
Joseph
Veale Township
Doc
Vana Treps Street
Olive
Veale
State Legislature to Hold Night Sessions Last Week
Indianapolis March 2 The house and senate began the final round of the session with plans for night sessions to finish business. Key measures include the Gray rest road consolidation bill and the Gard county officers fee and salary bill, both on second reading. Republicans expect a legislative reapportionment rush with caucuses planned tonight while appropriations moves proceed.
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Indianapolis
House
Senate
Marshall
Gilbert
Republic
Warren Sayre
Ways and Means
Indiana Senate Preview of 1910 Governor and Lieutenant Governor Races
Not a Hatchery reports Indianapolis March 2. Legislative session shows few declared candidates for state offices. Possible Republican nominees include Walter Bell for lieutenant governor Dausman and Matson while Goodwin and Gray seek governor and Gray eyeing Congress if Hemenway runs. Democratic insiders Cravens Slack may challenge Griffith. Bills move on moral reform and veterans welfare with temperance gains and a tentative non-state schools funding plan stirring debate.
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Indianapolis
Walter Bell
Muncie
Dausman
Elkhart
Matson
Fremont Goodwin
Williamsport
James Gray
Evansville
Hemenway
Gray
Congress
Stig Sald
Washington
Joe Cravens
Madison
Slack
Franklin
Griffith
Fouth
Senate
House
Railroad consolidation bill faces defeat amid party splits
Printed copies were laid on desks as John W lay prepares press notes from DePauw. The non state school aid debate lingers while Rep Williams from Henry county advocates defeating the Gray railroad consolidation bill, claiming 22 Republicans oppose it. Democrats oppose the measure, and some Republican leaders wobble, risking a party split to deny railroad interests victory.
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John W. Lay
Fee
DePauw
Willams
Henry
County
Washington Club Banquet Honors Its President
Saturday midnight banquet at the Hyatt celebrated Washington Club president Harry W. Evans who departs for St. Louis to join B and O S W terminals. Twenty six plates were served with a formal menu as toastmaster George Lt Sanford led remarks on the club’s future and influences. Imromptu talks followed by J Elbert McKerman, Harry Freck, John Garaghan and others.
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Washington Club
Hyatt
Harry W. Evans
St. Louis
Aid
Manager Horrall
New-York
J. Alvin Padgett
Oui
David H. Padgett
J. Elbert McKerman
Harry Freck
John Garaghan
F. McGarry
Will Aikman
Railroads report strong first half February earnings rise
The article notes gross earnings of all U S railroads for the first half of February rising about 16.7 percent from last year and 17.8 percent from 1901 due to earlier storms. It mentions interruptions from storms this year but not as severe as in 1901 and outlines Baltimore and Ohio planned improvements costing 20.0 million dollars to build a low grade line from the Eastern seaboard to Chicago with double tracking between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia by next August.
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United States
Baltimore
Ohio
Gumberland
Chicago
Connellsville
Pittsburg
Eastern
Seaboard
Philadephia
City Bonus Suit Brought in Pike Circuit Court
City of Washington sues Collier Shovel Company and Chicago Steel Company for a $2500 bonus paid when the Collier plant was here. The city contends the firm breached its five year presence pledge after merging with Chicago Steel and moving to Hammond Indiana. City Attorney O Neall forecasts victory, while street whispers hint at possible sensational developments if facts prove true.
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Washington
Collier Shovel Company
Chicago Steel Company
Hammond
Ind
Pike Court
O'Neall
Ben Hur Presented Tomorrow Night at Opera House
Amusements note a colored illustrated Ben Hur story slated for tomorrow night at the Opera House. Mr and Mrs Wm H Josse lyn of Balthasar Lodge No 9 Tribe of Bethlehem are mentioned in connection with the event.
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Opera Hose
Marph
Wm. H. Josselyn
Balthasar Lodge No. 9
Ben Hur Endorsed in Evanasville for Washington Watchers
A Ben Hur presentation received a written backing from Brother Z L Wolfe Deputy Supreme Chief and was signed by all five Evanaville presiding officers. They urge Ben Hur members in Washington to witness the act at the Opers house on Tuesday or Wednesday evening.
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Evanasville
Z.L. Wolfe
Five
Evanaville
Washington
Opers House
Song recital by Miss Sara L Neal at Greencastle Music Hall
Miss Sara L Neal daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Neal of this city a junior at De Pauw University will give a song recital at the Music Hall in Greencastle next Wednesday night Assisted by Miss Grace Gullet pianist and Mrs Ross Baker violinist Neal is a talented pianist and vocalist The program includes Orpheus with his Lute Whisper and I shall hear Ave Maria Fates Lullaby The Wild Rosa Hark Hark the Lark Ballade in A flat Aria from the Rose of Castille La Serenata The Flower Girl and other pieces
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Sara L. Neal
J. T. Neal
Jin de Pauw University
Music Hall
Greencastle
Grace Gullet
Ross Baker
Neal Ignow
de Pauw ‘University
Orpheus
Sullivan
Piccolomini
Wiegand
Shisha Rdelas
Ingionalas
Rowley
Chopin
Castille
Balfe la
Revival services draw large crowds at two churches
Union revival meetings at the Presbyterian and C P churches report rising interest with Sunday services packed. Mr Toy delivers strong gospel sermons each night this week and Mr Fisher is slated to sing, drawing praise for his persuasive, sympathetic manner.
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Presbyterian
C. P
Toy
Fisher
Marriage License Case and Foreclosure Actions
William F. McDougal v Davids Milley filed for marriage license but case names Hastings Allen and Billheimer as attorneys for the plaintiff in foreclosure proceedings.
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Wiliam F. McDougal
Davids. Milley
Hastings, Allen& Billheimer Attorneys
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Heta
Nishing Goods
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Lion” Brand
Enternaccs
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Lafayette
Marion
Committee On Public Morals
Brutesman
Will Walters
Om Trial
Pike Circuit ‘Court
O'Neal
Ben Hur
Sara Neal
de Pauw
Chubert
Evangelist Toy
Sermions
Batiste
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Elmer Burris
Annie Davis
Shelvy Holt and
Laveda G. Taylor
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Union
Neal
Eskridge
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