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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
1
Rev. S V Williams was summarily removed as pastor of First Christian Church in La Porte after a confession. Accusations had circulated for weeks, with Williams admitting faults and describing a life of sin. Friends suspect mental strain and an expert believes many sins reflect weakened intellect.
South Bend dentist Dr. Lloyd Swineheart, who wed Miss Emma Fickweiler in Michigan, is wanted on forgery and embezzlement warrants. Police in Elkhart Laporte Chicago and South Bend have notices to arrest him on sight. The alleged theft amount is undisclosed.
In Noblesville a two year old, seated on the floor with a seven foot black snake coiled about the waist, appeared to be at ease with the reptile. The mother, alarmed, pried the child loose and crushed the snake underfoot, ending the danger. The child had been slipping away from siblings and going upstairs recently, leading the mother to suspect a daily game between child and snake.
Indiana experts report former state auditor James H. Rice who served 1883 to 1887 went out of office a defaulter in 26000 dollars. The books show receipt of funds but no disbursement record and no treasurer receipt. Insurance fees collected by Rice and predecessors total about 50000 dollars. governor seeks recovery from Rice estate though he died fourteen years ago.
Terre Haute reporters note J. F. Probst and W. C. Trigg embarked on a motorcycle journey to Detroit and back, a round trip of 370 miles via Columbus and Dayton. They plan about 170 miles daily. Probst, turning sixty, recently rode a 100 mile century in seven and a half hours without fatigue to challenge Dr Osler's theory.
The Carnegie library building committee awarded the contract to O. W. Storms for 123204 dollars for a brick with stone facing and tile roof library building. A 5000 dollar bond is required from the contractor and work will start immediately.
Two unnamed boys and a six year old boy, all found with gunshot wounds, were discovered near Terre Haute in unclear circumstances. Investigators reported no nearby witnesses and described the event as a puzzling shooting incident with little explanation available.
Indianapolis reports state Board of Health issues notices in schools denouncing kissing and mouth contact. The rules ban mouth kissing and placing items in the mouth while handling books pencils money and pins, while nose rubbing as greeting is discouraged to curb health risks.
In Peru the railroad workers Y M C A faces turmoil over Sunday recreation. Officers including President J M Hughes and Secretary F L Greer resign amid claims of excessive piety and limited Sunday baseball. Members demand broader recreation and renewal as new leadership looms.
Dr William Crozsiero killed four year old John Boyies son then sold his city suburb residence to Martin Dial gas company manager. Dial cited danger from free automobiles raced on streets. Crozsiero denies city flight while the prosecutor files involuntary manslaughter charge and bound over to the grand jury.
Wisconsin grain rates will drop by nearly one cent per bushel for all railroads in the state after a Wisconsin Railroad Commission ruling. The decision follows complaints by O G Kingy and W L Houser against multiple carriers and stems from investigations of Wisconsin to Milwaukee grain rates. Formal hearings occurred July 10 with sworn testimony shaping the order.
Chicago reports Henry W. Hering the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank cashier surrendered after being missing since Monday. State Bank Examiner C. C. Jones ties Paul O. Stensland to criminal acts in guiding the bank’s downfall, with Hering partially exonerated. Frank Kowalski, the paying teller, shot himself Friday night amid depositor accusations.
Terre Haute report on Mrs. Hester Kuhn leaving her husband after 16 years due to her church opposed to second marriage while both spouses live. She joined the Pentecost denomination eight years ago and, after a California trip that aided her husband, chose to obey church teachings though both are now said to be broken hearted.
Bronze medals awarded to 22 nurses from St Marys academy for Civil War services were presented in the academy parlors. Timothy E. Howard of Auten post in South Bend delivered the presentation address.
Seven society girls aged 17 to 19 in Evansville establish a single blessedness club to refuse calls and vow never to marry. The group aims to keep romance at bay and maintain independence.
The Interstate Commerce Commission states the railroad case against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe for rebates ends with the $315,000 fine and cites no criminal intent by Paul Morton and other Santa Fe officials. It lauds President Roosevelt and Attorney General Moody for enforcing the statute.
Waterloo hosts the Iowa Democratic state convention where a full state ticket led by Claude Porter of Appanoose County for governor was nominated and the platform adopted before sine die adjournment. The platform calls for tariff for revenue only, direct election of U.S. senators, and anti trust legislation, plus sympathy with national labor aims as urged by Gompers and Mitchell.
In Evansville German societies gathered to denounce the state blue laws. The protest sprang from Mayor Boehne's recent order shutting down activities in the city.
Graft allegations arise in West Hammond over a $103 000 sewer contract to Lavine Brothers of Hammond. Chicago bidder James Healy offered $99 000 with village president Peter Mak backing Healy amid factional tensions.
First Lieut John F. James and two privates of the eighth Infantry were killed in a hand to hand clash with Pulajanes at Julita Leyte. Contract Surgeon Calvin Snyder and Internal Revenue Collector Williams of Illinois also fell. The ten man detachment was outnumbered but fought bravely. the Pulajanes seized three pistols four Krag rifles and 300 rounds of ammo.
Police uncover a secret printing shop in a neighboring village used by the revolutionary league to print the Viborg and Terjiorki manifestos for the army and navy.
Alfred Johnson of New York attempted to steal the cash drawer from a Berkeley jewelry store. He was captured after an exciting chase aided by several hundred college students who joined in the pursuit.
Miss Asi L Esac visiting Oyster Bay for life and death appeal to President Roosevelt caused a scene at Christ Church. She clashed with Usher James Duffy and secret service during the service, claimed a planned White House double wedding with an army officer, and said her marriage was to be tied to Alice Roosevelt Longworth.
The state board of agriculture bulletin shows Illinois winter wheat yield at 27,365,552 bushels, 20 bushels per acre, up 4,906,232 from 1905. Spring wheat yields 1,692,122 bushels. Oats harvested total 3,018,295 acres producing 971,381,000 bushels. Corn condition Aug 1 sits at 61 and drought cut ten year averages. drought of 60 days caused major damage.
In Davenport Washington five social figures drowned while outing on the Spokane river about 12 miles northeast of town. Victims listed as Winnie Jones A L Bergett Mrs A L Gergett Roy Howard and A L Imlan. Four of the group reportedly sacrificed themselves attempting to save others as they were pulled under by whirlpools and currents.
The United States will ensure fair treatment of Chinese workers on the Panama canal by requiring that the secretary of war review contracts made by labor agents. Proposals for supplying 2,600 Chinese to the canal commission will include this stipulation, allowing Taft to curb discrimination against coolies.
In a rear end collision on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Franklin a north bound freight train and the Pittsburg beef train collided. Flagman Patrick Bar rett was killed and brakeman J W Milles was fatally injured.
Federal grand jury returns 19 counts charging Standard Oil with rebates via nonpayment of storage charges by Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway. Bond set at 25000. potential fines up to 380000 if convicted. Nearby in Jamestown New York district indicts Standard Oil Pennsylvania Railroad and Vacuum Oil on interstate commerce violations with 24 counts each for Standard Oil and Pennsylvania Railroad.
George Hall a white ex convict from Montgomery county was found guilty of conspiracy in the jail lynching of three Negroes tied to the Lyerly family murder. He received 15 years hard labor, the maximum under law, with appeal planned by defense citing governor's absence. Hall had been a cotton mill operative.
Secretary Root's Uruguay stop features a busy schedule of entertainments with cordial speeches. He wins sympathy with candid declarations of U S policy toward Latin American republics, praised by principal newspapers for clarity and frankness.
W M Denny mayor of Williston North Dakota and a prominent banker was found guilty on a charge of receiving stolen property tied to six Montana horses. Authorities from Valley County Montana alleged he led rustlers and disposed of the loot. an attempted extradition failed and he faced trial in North Dakota.
William J. Bryan cabled C. W. Bryan fixing his arrival date in New York for August 30. He will visit New Haven and Bridgeport August 31, Jersey City September 1, Chicago September 4, Lincoln September 5, St. Louis September 11, Louisville September 12, Cincinnati September 13, with a Kansas City return stop.
In Princeton Missouri Buck McHargue, long known as a troublemaker, was killed by the son of Officer Abe Trent after McHargue fired five times at the officer during an attempted arrest. Trent was severely wounded but alive.
An experienced painter advises that autumn offers best conditions for painting and drying. He urges longer intervals between coats, using pure white lead and linseed oil mixed on site to ensure durable results and lower long term costs.
A Nature correspondent reports a luminescent centipede using a blue green secretion to deter red ants pursuing it. The light escapes in flashes when disturbed, and the animal appears to defend itself by luminous discharge, eventually ceasing to shine after exhaustion.
In Newport a social scene reveals a breakage problem among fashionable women. Mrs. Stuyvesant Fisk visits a dry goods store where a cement for cut glass is demonstrated. Mrs. Fish notes servants break glass often and expresses that mending it would be burdensome.
A longtime user praises Postum Food Coffee for replacing tea and coffee to improve nerves and digestion. She recalls nervous dyspepsia and a doctor advising against caffeine, then notes her family has used Postum for eight years with steady, satisfying results in brain function and overall well being.
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