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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1911

Page

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Brazilian Navy Mutineers Die Suddenly in Prison

Rio de Janeiro reports forty four naval revolt leaders including Joao Candido died suddenly in prison from gangrene sunstroke and suffocation after the revolt. Rumors of unrest in Para state persist as martial law grips Nictheroy and censorship blocks confirmation. Washington notes the deaths add tension to Brazil's post revolt period.

Rio Janeiro Joao Candido Do Commercio Candido Cobras Island Villegaion Isand Brazil Para Nictheroy Republic Washington Rio

Carbineers Repel Mob to Transfer Camorra Prisoners

In Viterbo Italy thirty two Camorra members held in Naples were moved to a local prison for trial after a riot by relatives and sympathizers failed to free them. The mob clashed with police and carbineers who used their weapons to secure the transfer. Enrico Alfano, chief of the Camorra, among those moved, had been arrested in New York in 1907. The case centers on the murder of James Cuocolo and the mutilation of his wife found near Naples in 1906.

Viterbo Italy Camorra Naples James Cuocolo Camorrists Cuocolo Enrico Alfano

Elkins Son Davis Davis Elkins Appointed Senator

Davis Elkins of Charleston West Virginia the eldest son of the late United States Senator Stephen B Elkins was Sunday appointed to fill the vacancy caused by his father's death. He will hold the seat for a period of three weeks until the legislature appoints a successor.

Charleston W. Va Davis Elkins United States Stephen B. Elkins Young Elkins

Barber blames freight rates for high living costs

Akron magnate O C Barber charges excessive railroad freight rates drive up American living costs. He urges Congress to regulate rates and curb capitalization, arguing watered stock fuels higher rail charges while dividends rise. He cites rail earnings and asks what Congress will do.

Akron Ohio C. Barber Congress Barber America Wall Street Huntington Morgan Hifitarti Harrican United States James J. Hill W. C. Browne S. R. Guggenheim Ogden Armour O. C. Barber

Bills to curb railroads proposed by Missouri board

Jefferson City Missouri H R Oglesby, member of the railroad commissioners, outlines bills to expand regulatory powers. The measures seek oversight of express charges, local city delivery rules, timely claim handling, transit speed, and coal weighing at destination to prevent shortages. He expects legislative expansion of the commission's authority.

Jefferson City H. R. Oglesby Board of Railroad Commissioners Commission

Explosion Darkens Minneapolis Power Plant District

A Friday blast severely damaged the Minneapolis General Electric power plant at Third Avenue and Maine Street, plunging the city into darkness and crippling commercial life as eleven men were imperiled by the explosion and ensuing outage.

Minneapolis Minn General Electrical. Company Maine

Indiana 90 Years Old Foundation Day Celebrates History

Indiana University marks ninety years with Foundation day on Friday January 20 1911. Dr Charles H Grosvenor delivers principal address and installs the Indiana Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. A procession class assemblies and concerts precede a Bryan prize oratory contest in the afternoon.

Indiana Indiana University Charles H. Grosvenor Amherst College Grosvenor Phi Beta Kappa A. H. Smith A. B. Stonex YT. W. van Metre Robert W. Moore Ben Hewring Homer Cutter Merrill Shoemaker Ralph Richman Chauncey Dodd Doctor Grosvenor

Indiana Live Stock Breeders Gathers for Seventh Annual Meet

Two hundred members attended the Indiana Live Stock Breeders association seventh annual meeting at the state house with directors electing officers. Warren T. McCray was named president and L. E. Troeger urged Indiana farmers to focus on sheep as a viable farm enterprise amid shifting western supply.

Indiana Live Stock Breeders’ Association State House Warren T. McCray Kentland W. N. Foster Attica D. O. Thompson Purdue University Maurice Douglas Flatrock Alonzo Hodson Newcastle Indiana

Fairbanks Lecture Postponed as Grace Woodward Speaks

Charles W. Fairbanks could not deliver the evening talk for the Farmers' short course with President Stone detained in Pur due. Grace Woodward addressed the home topic while G. M. Frier spoke on binder twine.

Charles W. Fairbanks Stone Purdue Grace Woodward G. M. Frier Fred C. Palin Palin

Plant Sanitary Probe Promised by State Health Chief

Dr J N Hurty secretary of the state board of health assures International Molders Union No 357 at Montpelier that the board will investigate the sanitary conditions of a steel casting factory there after a union member alleged the building is impure. A Delaware county physician notes a mistake in a certificate sent to the statistics bureau.

J. N. Hurty State Board of Health International ‘Molders’ Union No Montpelier

Lorimer Bribery Fight Opens in Senate Direction

The Lorimer case began in the Senate with Senators Beveridge and Owen contending over the legitimacy of Lorimer's election. Beveridge filed a minority report asserting the seat was invalid, while Lorimer proclaimed his innocence and pledged to participate in the debate. The dispute features bribe allegations, confessed payments, and questions of whether Lorimer knew of actions on his behalf.

Washington Lorimer Beveridge Owen Committee On Privileges and Elections Illinois Senate William Lorimer Senate of the United States Sherman Ribes

Packers Lose Third Fight in Federal Court Case

The indicted Packers lost their third bid to dismiss the criminal charges. Judge George A. Carpenter ruled they could not use contempt proceedings to derail the trial. The court denied the motion to dismiss the indictments, and defense counsel stated they would file further actions.

Chicago George A. Carpenter United States

Death of Rev. Father Mulcahy at St. Mary's Parish

Rev. Father D J Mulcahy longtime pastor of St Marys Catholic church dies at St Johns hospital after Brights disease and stomach trouble. Congestion of the lungs listed as immediate cause. Funeral conducted by Bishop Alerding with 65 priests from diocese. Burial likely in Cleveland where a brother resides. Representatives of Catholic groups will stay with the body until burial.

Cleveland Ohio Mulcahy

Council Calls Special Vote for Danville Seats

A special election is set for Thursday January 26 to fill vacancies on the Danville town council and elect a city clerk from the Second and Fifth wards. No candidates have declared, and the board faces an $8 000 refunding debt, sewerage needs, and street improvements.

Danville

Spread of Fever Alarms In Elkhart

City Medical Association calls a special meeting over alleged lax health enforcement amid escalating scarlet fever. Sixty four cases are reported as the health board insists it is combating the epidemic and may appeal to the state board of health.

Elkhart City Medical Association State Board of Health Health Board

Former Publisher Arrested In Embezzlement Case

Richmond publisher John S. Fitzgibbons formerly of the Richmond Palladium was charged with embezzling 75 dollars as an agent for Mrs. Mary Custer Heck of Centerville. The affidavit alleges he kept the money in a property sale for Mrs. Heck and refused to pay it. He was released on bond posted by his father in law Harmon Shofer.

Richmond John S. Fitzgibbons Richmond Palladium Mary Custer Heck Centerville Heck Gibbons Fitzgibbons Harmon Shofer

Detroit Woman Hopes to Confirm Brother in Fort Wayne Death

Mrs. William Keller travels from Detroit to Fort Wayne to determine if Henry Robinson, who died December 30 at St Joseph's Hospital from gangrene after frozen feet, is her brother. The body has rested in the morgue awaiting identification.

Fort Wayne Detroit Henry Robinson William Keller Robinson

Confesses Many Thefts In Ogden Case

Clyde Perry age 21 of Ogden Indiana confessed to stealing a horse from John Allen and a buggy from John Sears of Ogden. He had driven the horse and buggy to Richmond and admitted additional thefts in and about Ogden. He refused to kiss his mother when she arrived at police headquarters.

Richmond Clyde Perry Ogden Ind John Allen John Sears Perry

Lawrenceburg Press Sold to Albert Geisert

George J. Cravens owner and editor disposed of the Lawrenceburg Press plant to Albert F. Geisert. Cravens leaves editorial work due to poor health after two years in charge. Geisert has served as a United States gauger in the district for 12 years.

Selle Lawrenceburg George J. Cravens Lawrenceburg Press Albert F. Geisert Cravens Geisert United States

Threat Letter Signed "White Hand" Targets Prosecutor’s Son

Bedford authorities report a note to Prosecuting Attorney John H. Underwood threatening his small son. The message promises retaliation with the phrase eye for eye and tooth for tooth and is signed White Hand.

Bedford John H. Underwood

Guilty Plea Leads to Reformatory Term for Richmond Theft

Clyde Perry and John Allen Ogden pleaded guilty in circuit court to stealing a horse in Richmond. They were sentenced to a term of one to fourteen years at the Jeffersonville Reformatory.

Newcastle Clyde — Perry Richmond John “Allen Ogden Circuit’ ‘Court Jeffersonville

Pleasant Palatable Potent Tablet Ad

Advertises a medicine with claims of good taste and health benefits. Promises no illness or weakness from use and lists price points 1c 25c and 50c. Notes genuine CCC stamped tablets and a guarantee to cure or money refunded.

Economical Wife in Fur Rug Row

In a domestic exchange Marie insists on buying fur, despite concern from her husband who fears ruin. She defends the purchase by showing the white fur rug laid out in the drawing room, framing a playful domestic dispute.

Marie

Conversation About Needs and Luxuries in Life

In a dialogue, Maud rejects sugarsaeee's offer of only life’s basics. She says a husband must provide luxuries as well, while Ethel asks what was said and Maud explains her stance on marital expectations.

Sugarsaeee Ethel Maud

Very Different Matter Story Snippet Sparks Debate

A dialogue fragment shows She praising Ted as extravagant while He questions mariage suitability. The exchange hints at romantic tension and differing views on financial temperament within an anticipated union.

Ted

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