Opposition grows against Crumpacker federal reorganization plan
Indianapolis lawyers and prominent attorneys oppose Congress Crumpacker's bid to move Indiana federal cases to division seats. A well known Indianapolis attorney writes to President Roosevelt arguing juries must stay free from local prejudice, citing whitecapping and lynching cases. Judge Crumpacker says local lawyers will resist the bill as litigation shifts to distant seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpacker
Indiana
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
United States
United States Circuit
United States Circuit Court
Epworth League and W R C Host Socials in Rainy Weekend
Epworth League held a Washington memory party in church parlors with patriotic decor and games. The W R C ladies served a colonial supper and staged a spelling contest with prizes. Westville Temple sisters were guests of Michigan City Temple, touring by train and attending a K of P ball before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
George Washington
Westville
Rithbone Sisters
Michigan City
Will Wed Her Brother In Law In North Dakota
Mrs. Charlotte Rueder and her daughter travel to Chicago then to Hebron North Dakota to reside after her marriage to her brother in law Fred Rueder. Fred, once of the city, left North Dakota sixteen years ago and is a wealthy farmer owning over 700 acres. Mrs. Rueder has lived in Michigan City thirty five years and is well known among the Garman citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Rueder
Charles Baumgarten
Chicago
Beware of Mercury In Catarrh Ointments Warning
Caution against mercury containing catarrh ointments observes that mercury harms senses and overall health. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and orally acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Claims testimonials free and druggists sell at price per bottle. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
First Death Sentence In Lake County
The Lake county jury returns a death verdict for Edward Donahue, the first such sentence on Lake county records since its organization.
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Lake County
Edward Donahue
Poley’s Honey and Tar Promises Lung Cure
An old advertisement touts Poley’s Honey and Tar as a quick cure for inflamed lungs. It claims prevention of pneumonia and consumption from a severe cold and lists E. T. Scott as the seller.
Advertising Debts for Sale Court Upholds Post Office Decision
The Post Office ruled advertising debts for sale lawful and not violating postal laws. The opinion states a debt is property and may be advertised for sale like notes or mortgages. Foreclosure and delinquent taxes already require sale notices, so creditors should rightfully advertise debts as well.
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Post Office
Post Office Department
Hobson Urges Strong Navy and World Peace at Lecture
The Merrimac hero Captain Hobson spoke to a Hobsonized audience on Feb 2 urging a navy strong enough to dominate seas. His talk praised America’s peaceful mission, condemned militarism, and led to unanimous support for resolutions backing arbitration treaties and a bigger navy to enforce peaceful commands.
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United States
America
Europe
Eboiece
Hobson
China
Crumpacker to Shadow Roosevelt In Inaugural Week
Congressman Crumpacker is described as poised to share the limelight with President Roosevelt during inauguration events. He will accompany the president at the White House, ride in the inaugural procession, sit with the president at meals, and appear at receptions and the pension ceremony in formal attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ludlow
Washington
Indianapolis Star
Edgar Dean Crumpacker
Indiana
Crumpacker
Teddy
Roosevelt
Congressional Committee On
White House
Judge Crumpacker
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Master in Chancery Reports in Royal Trust Case
Edward Daniels of Indianapolis, master in chancery, has filed his report in the federal court in the Royal Trust Company of Chicago versus Chicago and South Shore Railroad. He recommends foreclosure of the complainant's mortgage and sale of the property. The defendant owes $21,550 on coupons and $362,000 on bonds at 5 percent interest, with many creditors asserting liens on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Daniels
Indianapolis
Royal Trust Company of Chicago
Chicago & South Shore Railroad Company
Pneumonia Follows A Cold Claim For Faley's Honey And Tar
An advertisement asserts pneumonia follows a cold but never with Faley's Honey and Tar. It promises to stop coughs heal and strengthen lungs and provide security from pneumonia. It instructs to refuse substitutes and notes sale by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faley
E T. Scott
Bonds Signed For Gravel Roads In Coolspring And Springfield Townships
Auditor Miller completes bond issuance for gravel road projects in Coolspring and Springfield townships. Amounts listed include H. M. Miles at 7657.60, Christ Roeske at 10857.00, and Henry Warwick at 38484.00 for Center and Springfield townships.
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Miller
Coolspring
Michigan
Springfield
H. M. Miles
Christ Roeske
Henry Warwick
Center
Will of General Lew Wallace Names Crawfordsville Wife Heir
General Lew Wallace of Crawfordsville Indiana writes his last will and testament. He directs debts and charges to be paid from his estate and bequeaths the residue to his wife Susan E Wallace. He dispenses with appraisement and sale of personal property and waives bond for the executrix.
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Lew Wallace
Crawfordaville
Ind
Susan E. Wallace
Laporte Talent Designs Mrs Roosevelt Hat
Mrs Martindale of Laporte designed and created the hat for Mrs Roosevelt to wear at the inauguration next Saturday. She moved from Rochester less than a year ago to Laporte seeking a new life after her son’s death and has built a reputation as a fine milliner with sophisticated headwear.
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Martindale
Laporte
McGee
Land
Methodist Church Services This Sunday
The pastor will preach morning on God Abiding with Men and evening on Keeping the Heart with all Diligence. Sunday School at 10, Epworth League at 6, class 9, junior league Saturday 2:30, prayer Wednesday 7. All are invited.
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Epworth League
March Weather Forecast Predicts Cold Start and Flood Risks
Unusually cold March expected with northwest gales at start. A Gulf of Mexico storm moves north bringing snow from the West Gulf States to Canada, then shifts to rain. Midmonth sees heavy rains and flood danger from Texas to the Ohio Valley followed by alternating mild and stormy periods and a mild month end.
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Gulf of Mexico
West Gulf States
Canada
Texas
Ohio Valley
Patent Deed Recorded for William W. Albin in 1837
The United States Land agent at Laporte issued a patent deed March 15 1837 to William W Albin of Elkhart County conveying 0 acres in Elkhart township. The deed bears Martin Van Buren signature and was written on unusually strong parchment. filed with the county recorder Tuesday morning per the Elkhart Truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Laporte
William W. Albin
Elkhart County
Elkhart Township
Elkhart
Martin van Buren
Threat letter to Sheriff Pearl and wife linked to Donahue case
The Banton Harbor sheriff and spouse received a skull bearing note warning violence if he continues prosecuting Edward Donahue, the ex convict on trial for the Northrup killing. The threat follows Pearl’s active role in Donahue’s prosecution and comes as Donahue’s associates are described as having a violent record.
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Sheriff Pearl
Banton Harbor
Black Hand Society
Irving Pearl
Edward Donahue
Crown Point
Arminter Northrup
Bill and the board bill overboard tale
A whimsical wordplay piece centers on Bill and his financial strings. The narrative follows Bill’s board bill and bill board as they cause him to sell assets to pay debts. The Pick Up man hints at a drastic plan to board Bill with a new board to resolve the debt cycle.
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Bill
Mortgage exemption filing window set by March first
Auditor Miller reports mortgage exemption blanks ready for taxpayers. Filing period runs two months until May 1, with a expected rush as citizens seek exemptions.
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Miller
Ben Hur Party Seeks Members and Tickets
Those wishing to join the Ben Hur party should send money for tickets now as seats will be procured this week. Train No 12 from Wabash will be held in Chicago for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Youths Case Hopeless After Hospital Stay
Garfield Houston of Three Oaks has been sent home from St Anthony's hospital in City Michigan with osteomyelitis. Doctors consider his case hopeless and him returning home.
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Garfield Houston
Three Oaks
St. Anthony’s Hospital
City Michigan
Obituary for Mrs Dabbert and Herman Wolff in Valparaiso
Mionie Dabbert born January 20 1860 in Westville died February 24 1904 in Michigan City aged 45 years 1 month and 4 days she married Charles H Dabbert in 1877 and lived in Michigan City since 1880 she battled cancer and was a St Luke Hospital patient last summer funeral held at St John’s church Rev J G Hoch officiating she leaves five children husband and parents plus five brothers and two sisters Pallbearers included brothers and a son in law Herman Wolff Sr a Valparaiso business man died February 21 after a short illness at age 62 born in Germany he and his wife widow left two sons and a daughter.
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Mionie
Wm. Kalies
Westville
Michigan City
Charlies H. Dabbert
Chris Ditbert
Smma Kalies
H. Kalise
New Albany
Clara Dalson
Valparaiso
St. John’s Church
J. G. Hoch
Dabbert
Herman Wolff
Mr. Wulff
Germany
Porter County Civil War Vet Leonard Hill Dies at 73
Leonard Hill of Valparaiso died February 21 at home from general debility. A Porter County resident for 57 years, he was a Civil War veteran and is survived by two sons and two daughters.
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Leonard Hill
Porter County
Valparaiso
Obituary notices for two Laporte residents
Mrs. Sarah M. Freese of Laporte died after a two year illness at age 63 after thirty years in the county. Mrs. Sophia Kelling widow of Christ Kelling of Laporte died suddenly Friday morning at her daughter’s home, Mrs. Louise Hahn.
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Sarah M. Freese
Laporte
Sophia Kelling
Christ Kelling of
Louise Hahn
John Seivert Dies at Porter County Home
John Seivert aged V1 years died Tuesday morning at his Porter county home from dropsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seivert
Porter County
Dangers of Pneumonia and Fo Leys Remedy
A cold neglected now may lead to pneumonia with high fatality risk. Even after recovery the lungs stay weakened, increasing susceptibility to consumption. Fo Leys Honey and Tar is urged to stop the cough heal and strengthen the lungs and prevent pneumonia.
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Foley
Jiu Jitsu Tricks Describe Lethal Grips and Throws
Leslies Weekly notes jiu jitsu imported from Japan is not wrestling but a system of holds that render an opponent helpless. It details nerve pinches that cause momentary agony and bone breaking moves that tilt a foe off balance. A woman trained in the method could topple a strong man and then bind his hands.
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Japan
Leslies Weekly
California
New York
Startling mortality linked to appendicitis and peritonitis
The notice cites alarming death rates from appendicitis and peritonitis and promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a sole remedy. A testimonial from Mr. Flannery of 14 Custom House Place Chicago claims they relieve constipation and biliousness. Available for 25c at F T Scott's druggist.
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W. R C
Mesdames Hixon
Hollenbeck
Patterson
Will
Poley
E. T. Scott
Rualing
Capt. Ashson
Laporie
Master In Chancery Reports
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DeVoe
Jin
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