Governor names Goshen teacher Douglass retire date set
Indiana state entomologist Benjamin Douglass will remain in office until November 1 after a conference with Governor Marshall. H. Baldwin, a Goshen high school teacher, will become field deputy to learn duties and study conditions statewide. Douglass will base in Indianapolis and continue work on the Peach Growing in Indiana report due late October.
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Benjamin W.douglass
Marshall
State House
Douglass
H. Baldwin
Goshen High School
Baldwin
Indiana
Hoosier
Doug Tass
Indiana Merchants Rally for Central Chamber of Commerce
Land Commercial Club plans a unified Indiana business group as Indianapolis hosts visiting merchants. Charles A. Bookwalter praises forming a central chamber, urging quick action. Six hundred outsiders and many locals applaud the move, arguing it benefits all Indiana business.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Charles A. Bookwalter
Circuit Races End at Indianapolis Meet
The Grand Circuit meet closes after scratches on the final day. Annie Laurie wins the 1000 purse with Trinkling second and Electro Hal third in 2 06. Arice Leyburn takes the 2500 stake with Electric Todd second and Johnny G third. best times noted.
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Indianapolis
Annie Laurie
Trinkling
Electro Hal
Arice Leyburn
Electric Todd
Johnny G
Letta
Americus
Denies Veterinary License Amid Panel Scrutiny
The state board of veterinary examiners denied about a quarter of license applicants under a law allowing practice after eight years without examination. The mid summer session adjourned amid claims of false affidavits on character and practice. About one hundred applicants were processed. eighty five licenses went to graduates of veterinary colleges. The board reorganized with President W. F. Myers, Vice President C. I. Fleming, Secretary O. L. Boor, and Treasurer J. J. Herron.
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State Board of Veterinary Examiners
W. F. Myers
Fr. Wayne
C. I. Fleming
Terre Haute
O. L. Boor
Muncie
J. J. Herron
Tipton
Clears Up School Funds From Congressional Lands
State board of accounts will soon deliver to Charles A. Greathouse a complete set of books detailing funds from congressional school land sales. Field Examiners Thornton and Pence spent months reconciling the several million dollar fund, correcting misallocations and shortages. The records will trace sales history under school land grant laws and show debits and credits from such sales.
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State Board of Accounts
Charles A. Greathouse
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Thornton and Pence
Trapped in Shaft Afterdamp Fatal to Many
Twenty one miners die in Cascade Coal mine at Sykesville afterdamp suffocation following explosion. Rescue teams reach scene a mile and a half from shaft bottom where foreigners dominate the dead. two brothers and a father and son are among the victims.
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Dubois
Cascade Coal & Coke Company
Sykesville
Thong
George
John Hook
Frank Patevitch
Cascade Coal & ‘Coke Company
Buffalo Corporation
Washington opposition to parcel post heard by committee
A hearing by the House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads examined objections to the proposed parcel post system. Debates focused on the impact on traditional mail rates and rural delivery, with lawmakers weighing efficiency, costs, and access.
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Washington
Congress Sets Dates for Tariff Revisions and Statehood Votes
Senate leaders announce a schedule for votes on key measures before August including the reciprocity bill on July 22 and wool revision on July 27. Statehood for Arizona and New Mexico is set for August 7, with adjournment possible soon after. Bills have passed the House, with rapid conference if amendments arise.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
House
Penrose
la Follette
Martin
Smoot
Bailey
Stone
Burton
Borezh
Bristow
Bourne
Tariff and trade amendments debated in reciprocity bill
The debate centers on amendments to the reciprocity bill with Senator Cummins proposing two changes. One would couple a metals tariff revision with the Canadian measure, the other would revise the oil cloth and linoleum duty.
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Cummins
Aeronaut Roberts Lands in Ocean at Deal Beach
A E R O N A U T A I R A S B U R Y P A R K N J A J Roberts piloting a dirigible balloon from New York toward Philadelphia was forced to swim over a mile in rough seas to reach shore at Deal beach after the craft drifted away. He was found exhausted and the dirigible was not recovered.
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Beech Grove
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Beech Grove Traction Company
Indianapolis
Adams Express Company
Wells-Fargo Company
Chicago, Terre Haute & Southeastern
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Laporte
George E. Clarke
Evansville
Louisville & Nashville
Evansville & Terre Haute
A. J. Roberts
Asbury Park
N. J
New York
Philadelphia
Deal
Roberts
Lewis Indicted in Fraud Case by Grand Jury
E G Lewis once publisher of several magazines and promoter of large enterprises was indicted by a federal grand jury in the U S district court on charges of fraudulent use of the mails according to a St Louis report.
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St Louis
E.G. Lewis
United
Illinois Governor Deneen Testifies On Legislative Pot Of Jackpots
Governor Deneen testifies before the Lorimer committee naming a list of alleged contributors to a longstanding fund. He describes how inducements and money influenced Illinois legislation since 1897, cites railroads gas and liquor interests, and recalls a Chicago meeting of railroad presidents who opposed proposed measures.
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Hines
Washington
Charles
Deneen
Illinois
Senate
Lorimer Committee
Lorimer
Shurtleff
Taylorville
Demeen
Senator Jones
Gas Companies
Chicago
Electric Light Companies
Liquor
Union Stockyards Company
Grain Elevator
Pullman Company
General Assembly
Harahan
Earling
Miller
Hughitt
Winchell
Felton
Governor Denies Taft Message About Lorimer Support
Governor Deneen testified he never heard from Senator Aldrich or George Reynolds about a Taft message to back Lorimer. He dismissed Hines’ claim of a presidential message as an anonymous communication and stated no discussion about money occurred.
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Hines
Taft
Lorimer
Springfield
Lands Open to Settlers in Minot and Minot North Dakota
A proclamation by President Taft opens land to settlers in Minot North Dakota and surrounding areas. The notice notes reserved marsh areas and Berthold as a key point with the 14th likely indicating a date or ordinance. The fragmented text confirms government action encouraging settlement.
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Minot
M. D
Taft Hag
Berthold
Eis Farioe
N.D
Doon 3 Nation Ad Scene in Arc DE Hi
Doon features a trio of nations in an arc setting for a high profile event. The DE Hi venue hosts ads and interactivity as attendees explore new AI arc integrations. Local organizers emphasize innovation and cross border collaboration amid a vibrant technology showcase.
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Ads Ai Arc DE
Fires devastate Porcupine camp and Michigan villages
Fire in Porcupine district Ontario wipes out Eldorado and other mines. West Dome mine losses include 200 workers suffocated. Robert Weiss and family among dead. Parallel blaze threats reach South Porcupine Pottsville and Golden City. In Michigan Ausable Oscoda Waters Stephenson yards burn. 3 dead identified with 1,000 homeless survivors.
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Toronto
Porcupine
Ontario
Dome
Robert Weiss
West “Dome
Philadelphia
United ‘Porcupine
Standard’s
Imperial’s
West Mine
Eldorado
Ausable
Oscoda
Samuel Rosenthal
Waters
Bay City
Michigan Central
Stephenson Lumber Company
Wickersham to Face Quiz Over Alaska Syndicate Case
Washington prosecutors prepare to question Attorney General Wickersham after Delegate Wickersham accuses him of allowing the statute of limitations to run against Alaska syndicate agents who defrauded the government of about 50000 via perjury. The judiciary committee will seek affidavits and papers related to the case and the Alaska reefers involved.
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Washington
Wickersham
Alaska
House Committee On Judiciary
House
Wie
D. H. Jar M
Alaska Syndicate
Government Revenue Cutter Service
Seattle
John H. Bullock
John J.lesnor
Attorney General’s Office
Bolt Kills Navy Official on Chevy Chase Links
Washington reports Tristam B. Johnson solicitor of the Navy Department was struck by lightning while playing golf on the Chevy Chase links and killed instantly. Francis De Poe, his playing partner, was stunned as thunderstorm broke over the course.
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Tristam B. Johnson
Washington, D.C
Washington
Navy Department
Francis de “Poe
Cours
Jarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Vitality
An old pamphlet style claim touts la Jarsaparill as a blood purifier that enriches and revitalizes the system. It suggests taking the product in liquid form or chocolate coated tablets labeled Saraataba for the same effect.
TONSORIAL: Czar Targeted in Quick Failed Bombing
A judge remarks the assailants fired another bomb at the czar, who escaped with a close shave. The dialogue adds that the attackers mocked Russian whisker violence.
No Argument There She Oh But Mamma Objects
A fragment from a humor column or dialogue notes a playful clash as a character refuses a kiss from another’s mother. The exchange emphasizes cheeky sarcasm and social scrutiny in a lighthearted scene.
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