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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1914

Page

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Davidson Elected President of State Bar at Indiana Meeting

At the Indiana State Bar Association final session in Indianapolis, Thomas K. Davidson of Greensburg was elected president for the coming year. The banquet at the Claypool hotel honored officers and featured speeches on municipal government and constitutional issues. A loan fund for students, soon renamed the Indiana Union Loan Fund, was say funded and administered by the University and the Indiana Union Club with several loans issued totaling over $800 in the fund.

Thomas E. ‘Davidson Indianapolis Indiana State Bar Association Claypool Thomas KE. Davidson Greensburg Robert W. McBride George H. Batchelor Hlias D. Salsbury Clinton Rogers Woodruff Philadelphia Rome G. Brown Minneapolis Theodore Roosevelt Brown Bar Association John L. Rupe Richmond William ‘Lowe ‘Bryan Bryan University Book Store Indiana Union Club Indiana Union Loan Fund

Governor Grants Paroles and Commutations

Acting on recommendations of the state board of pardons Governor Ralston granted paroles to 15 prisoners and pardoned one man. Two had sentences commuted, while one youth’s parole was revoked. Reuben Wheat, once given a life term, was paroled on condition of abstaining from alcohol. The Farnan brothers had robbery sentences reduced to two years. Charles McMillan’s parole was revoked for theft and he’ll return to the Indiana Boys’ School.

State Board of Pardons Ralston Reuben Wheat Sullivan County Joseph William Farnan Allen County Charles McMillan Indiana Boys’ School McMillan Bartholomew ‘County Fred Dennison Vanderburg Reformatory Charles Irvington Cass County John Anderson Dubois County Claude J . Grover Clintons County Helen Ross Daviess County Woman’s Adam Wagner Fred_Dick‘gon

Indiana official warns against selling decomposed eggs

H B Barnard state food commissioner writes to egg buyers and merchants urging only candled eggs and warning of prosecutions under the Indiana pure food law. He supplies the notice detailing violations and penalties for selling rotten eggs and instructs wide distribution to farmers and dealers.

H. B. Barnard Indiana

Nation urges ratification of Colombia treaty profits from justice

Secretary Bryan argues the United States must restore cordial ties with Colombia after Panama secession. The statement estimates Colombia's losses and asserts the U S can afford to be just and generous to improve relations across Central and South America.

Washington Bryan Senate United States Colombia Panama Canal Central South America

Guadalajara Is Taken Battle Signals Capital Fall Near

Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico July 11 constitutionalist forces under Gen. Alvaro Obregon occupy the city after a fierce battle. Five thousand prisoners taken and heavy casualties reported on both sides. Garrison numbered about 12,000 with only 5,000 escaping. Obregon claims an army of 10,000 with under 20 cannons. Occupation followed by pursuit toward Quarataro or San Luis Potosi.

Guadalajara Jalisco Mex Republic of Mexico Alvaro Obregon Department of the Northwest Obregon Quarataro San Luis Potosi

Warship Names And Large Treasury And Navy Appropriations

Washington reports the House appropriations committee passed a general deficiency bill totaling 4 585 464 42 carrying many public building funds. The Navy and Treasury receive the largest provisions with the Navy cap at 1 282 273 and four new dreadnoughts to be christened Arizona California Mississippi Idaho. The ships will be 31400 tons, 608 feet long, 97 feet beam, 29 feet draft, 21 knots.

Washington Appropriations Committee of the House Aledo Iil Artus Okla Beaver Dan Wis Benton * Harbor Mich Post Office Berwick Burlington Butler Canton Carlinville Cedar Falls Central City Chapel Hill N. C Edenton Madison Sandersville Waynesboro West Point Illinois Chicago Sixty-third Street Havana Highland Jerseyville Marion Spring Valley Indiana Kendallville Plymouth Salem Warsaw Ohio Coshocton Delphos Kenton Washington Court House Iowa Des Moines Treasury Navy Vera Cruz Navy Department Daniels Congress New York Navy Yard Arizona California Mississippi Idaho Union

Ulster Volunteers Ready to Arm as Carson Declares Action

Belfast reports that Ulster unionists formed a provisional government and gave Sir Edward Carson power to mobilize Ulster volunteers at a moment's notice. Carson urged decisive action to force the British government to decide, saying Ulster seeks peace but will not surrender.

Belfast Ireland Ulster Unionists Edward Carson Ulster Volunteers Ulster

Gas furnace blast injures multiple at Corrigan McKinney Iron

In Cleveland Ohio a furnace blast at Corrigan McKinney Iron Company badly injures many workers. Six are dying while a dozen are taken to St Alexis hospital.

Cleveland Uly Corrigan, McKinney Iron

Warburg Nomination Reported Unfavorably by Senate Panel

Washington July 11 Senate banking and currency committee voted four to three to report unfavorably Thomas D Jones for governor of the federal reserve board Paul M Warburg would be referred to the full senate if President Wilson desires and Ford told Wilson business in the U S is improving The Rucker bill to codify campaign contribution publicity passed the House 103 to 19 amid the same day actions.

Washington Senate Banking and Currency Thomas D. Jones Chicago Federal Reserve Pomerene Hollis Lee Maryland Jones Hitchcock Reed Paul M. Warburg Warburg Henry Ford Detroit Wilson White House Ford United States Federal Reserve Board Committee On Banking and Currency Whiteouse Rucker House

Petras Jury Dismissed After Three Days of Deliberation

Geneva Ill July 13 After nearly three days of constant deliberation the Petras murder jury reported no verdict and was discharged by Judge Clin ton Irwin. Petras is to be retried on the murder charge after being returned to jail. Homer Eddy alone favored conviction. perjury charges may be brought against two defense witnesses.

Geneva Ill Tony Petras Clinton Irwin Petras Tyers Tressie’ Hollander Homer Eddy Anthony Petras

Death of Justice Horace Harmon Lurton at 69

Atlantic City reports the death of Horace Harmon Lurton associate justice of the United States Supreme Court at a beach front hotel. Cause listed as heart failure. Born Newport Kentucky, Lurton graduated Cumberland College and was admitted to the bar in 1867. He served as Tennessee judge and chief justice before joining the high court in 1909.

Atlantic City Horace Harmon Lurton United States Supreme ‘Court Justice Lurton Newport Cumberland,university Supreme Court of ‘Tennessee Cleveland United States Circuit Sixth Circuit Taft United States Supreme Court

Philippines Bill Offered Grants More Autonomy

Washington July 13 a bill offering a more autonomous government to the Philippines was presented. The proposal aims to extend self rule while keeping ties to the United States.

Washington

Mrs Carman Held Slayer in Hempstead Murder Charge

Freeport New York July 10 Mrs Florence Conklin Carman was arrested at her home on the murder charge in the June 30 death of Mrs Lulu D Bailey of Hempstead. She was jailed without bail for examination Monday. Carman collapsed and showed no outcry, while officials and onlookers wept. she pleaded not guilty.

Freeport N. Y Florence , Conklin Carman Lulu D. Bailey Hempstead Meneola

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Ex Mayor Busse Dies at Home in Chicago

Former Chicago mayor Fred A. Busse has died at his Sheridan Avenue home on Thursday. Reports indicate Busse passed away peacefully, ending a long public career in city government and business.

Chicago Fred .A. Busse Sheridan Aren

New Haven Railroad probe cites criminal negligence by directors

The United States Board of Directors reports to Congress that New Haven Railroad finances show drastic maladministration under Mellen. It labels directors criminally negligent and transmits evidence to district attorneys in Massachusetts Rhode Island and New York and the DOJ. The 30 000 word finding will fuel stockholder suits seeking millions lost to waste and mismanagement with losses estimated between sixty and ninety million dollars.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission New Haven Senate Massachusetts Rhode Island New York Federal Department of ‘Justice Commission Mellen Boston -&Maine New England Mr. Mellen John L Billard New Havan Oakleigh Thorne Funda West Chester Port Morgan

RPE See SSM SR Yee Elite G SECO

The report mentions RPE in relation to SSM and SR Yee, noting elite performance positions for a G SECO class. Specific outcomes or events are not detailed in the readable text.

RPE SSM SR Yee

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Indiana State Greenburg Dean Goodbody A. H. Smith DE Ene Soene Gifford Pinchot Mitchell Palmer Boles Penrose Pennsylvania Senator Penrose Columbia Republic America Mexico House Appropriations Committee Navy Departments Committee Justice H. H. Lurton U. S. Supreme Court Philippines Mrs. Carman Ares A Busse Calle Board of Directors Aes
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