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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1912

Page

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Indiana English Association Holds Annual Meeting in Indianapolis

The second annual Indiana Association of Teachers of English meets November 8 and 9 at the Board of Trade building in Indianapolis. Prof. Jenkins of Indiana University speaks on The Modern Drama and F Tarkington Baker reads on The Function of Dramatic Criticism. Officers and committees discuss the proposed public utilities commission and uniform accounting for electric light firms.

Indianapolis Indiana Association of Teachers of English Board of Trade Jenkins Indiana University F. Tarkington Baker W. D. Howe Forbes- Robertson Scott University of Michigan D. M. Livengood Shortridge Lilian Brownfield Bloomington Odessa Zeiss Wabash L. A. Pilinger Adelaide L Baylor J. W. Robb Clinton Indiana Electric Light Association Claypool A. C. Blinn Evansville J. W. Zartman F. A. Bryan South Bend Thomas F. English Muncie T. F. Grover Terre Haute W. D. Ray Hammond Thomas Dona Mr. Perry H. C. Gaskell Greenville Elinda J. Cady Chicago Cady Mr. Cady F. L. Dennis Indiana Electric Light Men Public Utilities Commission D. M. Diggs Schenectady N.Y

Indiana Christian Endeavor Union elects new officers in Indianapolis

South Bend man H B Hostetter is named president with a slate including Rev. Harris of Indianapolis and Miss Emma Lemen as general secretary. The twenty fifth anniversary was marked by a silver service and readings from former officers. A report notes 241 of 778 societies attended the convention.

Indiana Christian Endeavor Union First Presbyterian Church Indianapolis H. B. Hostetter South Bend Robert Harris C.K. Corn Elwood John E. Cox Oakland Clity S. Edward Long E. M. Bishop Auburn John Smith Kokomo Emma Lemen John Morgan W. A. Finney Grace Stanley Muncie Harriet Clark Stephenson Westfield Everett. Davis Fairmount Tenth Legion Carrie Stole Terre Haute Merritt Stipp G. H. Stilz Edward W. Clark World's Christian Endeavor Union BE. H. Clifford E. H. Clifford Florence E. Lanham Lemen Christian Church Clifford Jennie T. Masson Nashville Tenn Elizabeth Wishard F. M. Palmer Huber Ferguson Florence E. Lanhan

Indiana Congress of Mothers Clubs Meets in Huntington

The first Indiana Congress of Mothers' Clubs and Parent Teachers' Associations schedules sessions in Huntington November 11-12. A public reception for international president Mrs Frederick Schoff is set at Central Christian church November 11 afternoon, with a noon dinner. Dr J N Hurty will address the congress in the evening. Luncheon and afternoon addresses by State organizer Mrs George Pp Egger and Huntington Superintendent J M Scudder are planned. A tribute to the late Dr Leavitt is noted.

Mothers’ Clubs Indiana Congress of Mothers’ Clubs and Parent- Teachers’ Associations Indiana Huntington Central Christian Church Frederick Schoff J. N. Hurty State Board of Health Congress George Pp. Egger Huntington Schools

Booking of Children Investigated in Indianapolis Theaters

Elliott R. Hooton head of the state bureau of inspection has presented evidence to the Marion county grand jury about booking under sixteen for amateur nights in Indianapolis theaters. The charge alleges the practice leads to demoralization of young performers with secret investigations by deputy Robert Kirk and Y M C A director Darrell Hibbard.

Indianapolis State Bureau of Inspection Elliott R. Hooton Marion County Grand Jury State Hooton Robert Kirk Darrell O. Hibbard Bors Y. M

Synodical Society Closes After Annual Meeting

The state Synodical society of the Presbyterian church in Greensburg closed its annual meeting with addresses on missions by Mrs. A. K. Reishaem of Tokyo and Mrs. S. Bonner of Greensburg. Officers include President emeritus Mrs. S. A. Bonner and foreign president Mrs. W. P. Sidwell of Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne to host next October.

State Synodical Society the Presbyterian Church Greensburg A. K. Reishaem Tokyo Japan S. Bonner FL. F. McCrea S. A. Bonner W. P. Sidwell Frankfort Emma A. Donnell Westminster Guild Mary E. Holliday Indianapolis H. M. Kingery Crawfordsville E. O. Shirey Fort Wayne

Incorporation Articles Filed in Secretary of State

The secretary of state records show articles of incorporation filed by entities seeking official registration. filings indicate imminent establishment of corporate existence and governance structures under applicable state law.

State - BS

Balkans War Chronicle From Montenegro to Constantinople

A dated chronology lists key military moves from October through November detailing Montenegro and Serbia actions against Turkey, Bulgarian advances toward Adrianople, Serbian and Greek occupations of towns, Turkish naval actions, and the Ottoman Porte seeking mediation.

Montenegro Turkey Tarabosch Tushir Servia Greece Bulgaria Mustapha Pasha Adrianople Pristina Novipazar Kirk-Kilisseh Kumanova Uskup Investicutari Eskli-Bara Lule Burgas Demotica Constantinople Tchorsa Porte

Lost Balloonists Safe After 1000 Mile Flight

Kansas City reports John Watts and Arthur J. Aberholt in a borrowed Stuttgart balloon came within about a thousand miles of their start in the Coupe Internationale Des Aeronautics. After days without news the Kansas City Aero club appealed to European governments. a cable from Pskov dated November 3 said Both well and free.

Kansas City John Watts Arthur J. Aberholt Stuttgart Germany Kansas City Aero Club Washington Lapland Arctic Circle George M. Myers Pskov Pskof Russia St. Petersburg

Conservatives Win in Cuba Election Across Provinces

Havana reports show the Conservatives won the presidency with returns indicating victory in all provinces. The vice president and other government officers were also elected.

Cuba Havana

Wireless From Aeroplane At Fort Riley Test

In tests of aeroplanes conducted Sunday by the war department Lieutenant Arnold aviator and Lieutenant Bradley wireless operator sent messages from an aeroplane at Fort Riley Kansas on November 5.

Fort. Riley Kan War Department Arnold Bradley

Sherman is Buried in Simple State Funeral at Utica

Remains of James S. Sherman late vice president were laid to rest in Forest Hill cemetery Utica in a quiet service. President Taft and the Senate attended as part of a nationwide mourning reflected in a presidential proclamation and official honors. The day included private family rites and a public service at First Presbyterian Church with Dr Holden and Dr M W Stryker officiating. Messages of condolence came from around the world as Washington ordered naval and military honors and diplomatic corps observances.

Utica N. Y James S. Sherman United States Forest Hill Cemetery Sherman Taft Senate Genesee Street First Presbyterian Church of Doctor Holden Reformed Dutch Church of Washington Navy Army

Becker Sentenced to Die for Rosenthal Murder

New York November 1 Charles A Becker former police lieutenant convicted of procuring the murder of gambler Herman Rosenthal was sentenced to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing during the week of December 9 Justice Goff pronounced the sentence. Becker arrived at Sing Sing and was remanded to the death house amid farewell words and declarations of innocence.

New York Charles A. Becker Herman Rosenthal Sing Sing Justice Goff Charles Becker Becker Goodby

Jury acquits Grabow labor riot defendants in Lake Charles

A. Le Emerson, president of the Brotherhood of Timber Workers, and eight associates were acquitted in Lake Charles Louisiana of murder charges tied to the Grabow labor riot on July 7.

Grabow Lake. Charles le Emerson Brotherhood of Timber Workers Switch

Auto collision in Wescoesville leaves one dead three injured

Allentown reports a Sunday wreck near Wescoesville where Milton Rabanold was killed instantly and three others were seriously injured when an automobile struck a team. The incident occurred November 5 and involved local residents.

Allentown Milton Rabanold Wescoesville

Clown Admits Crime In Baltimore Heiress Killing

Charles N. Conway confessed to police that he killed Sophia Singer, a Baltimore heiress, by hitting her with a cloth covered doorknob and gagging her. He said his wife aided the escape plan but he claimed she had no part in the killing. The pair fled to Hammond and Lima, Ohio, where they were arrested.

Chicago Charles N. Con Way Sophie G. Singer Baltimore Conway Sophia Hammond Lima

Rembrandt painting verdict and charity fire tragedy

Dr Hofstede DeGroot declared the Walker gallery painting The Accused Woman Before Christ an original Rembrandt in Minneapolis. In Lebanon mill workers gained wages of 4.75 per ton for puddlers. In San Antonio a fire at St Johns orphanage killed six sisters of charity and endangered orphans with Mother Superior Mary of the Cross among the deceased.

Minneapolis Minn Hofstede DeGroot Hague T. B. Walker DeGroot Walker Lebanon American Iron and Steel Mannufacturing Company San Antonio Tex Sisters of Charity St. John’s Orphanage Mary of the Cross

Woman Kills Self in Hotel Room Incident

A woman died by suicide in a hotel room described as a private lodging. Police investigated the scene and identified no unusual circumstances surrounding the death.

Crystal gazer convicted of poisoning son for insurance

Chicago reports Mrs. Louise Lindloff a crystal gazer and spirit medium was found guilty of murdering her son Arthur Lindloff to collect $3,500 life insurance. The jury fixed her punishment at 25 years in prison. a new trial will be sought. The verdict cited only the charged murder.

Chicago Louise Lindloff Arthur Lindloff Cook County Cooper Windes Lindloff Felix Kalb Thomas Lavin Geeress

Wolgast In Draw Fight With Mandot In New Orleans

Lightweight champion Ad Wolgast and challenger Joe Mandot battled to a likely draw before a large New Orleans crowd. Referee Ed Smith did not declare a winner, with Mandot surging in the late rounds while Wolgast controlled earlier exchanges. Gate receipts topped $20,000.

New Orleans Ad Wolgast Joe Mandot Mandot Ed Smith Wolgast Smith

Trolley and freight crash injures several near Joliet

Sixty passengers on a Joliet & Southern interurban car narrowly escaped death when a heavy belt line freight train crashed into a trolley at a crossing east of Joliet on Monday. Several were injured.

Joliet Tll

No Hayseed Nor Angel In Study Across The Kansas Line

A Kansas City Star anecdote describes a high school girl boasting top marks in history English literature and German while defending a lower grade in agriculture and another in department by saying she is no hayseed and no bloomin’ angel.

Kansas Kansasa City Star

Cuticura Claim Highlights Skin Relief Cure

Charles Judlin of 3002 Cass St St Louis Missouri reports five years of body and scalp itching with dandruff, hair loss and sleepless nights. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he claims complete relief within a month and praises shaving benefit. Sample offers and world-wide sales promoted.

Cass St St. Louis Charles Judlin Cuticura Dept. L Boston

Carrye Confesses Frequent Kisses With Mother Support

In a private exchange Carrye describes kissing her frequently, while her mother notes Carrye was indignant at the behavior and confirms the pattern of affection.

Man insists on saying nought in telephone numbers

A city resident irritates operators by pronouncing digits as nought. When he says three double nought, operators correct him as three double zero. One night a central clerk lightly rebuked him with hell-nought and he accepted the remark.

Central Springfield Republican

Proud and Glad Because Mother Quit Coffee

An Ohio woman suffered coffee induced dyspepsia and heart trouble for 30 years. After switching to Postum she reports belching and stomach burning stopped, sleep improved, and she gained vitality with a healthier appearance.

Ohio

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U. of 1 Indiana Association Electric Light Man State C.E. Head Hospital Rockville Synodical Society Drianople Lieut Rosenthal Sophia Singer Woman Wife Crystal Gazer Hayseed Angel Carrye Mamma
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