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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1916

Page

4

Auto Tragedy At Bowell Crossing Kills Four Year Old

A Lake Shore train struck an auto near Bowell crossing east of Rolling Prairie, killing Blanche Tuszynski, four, of New Carlisle. Injured were rank Tuszynski, 31, and Yannie Tuszynski, 31, with head and thigh wounds. Wanada Tuszynski, eight, died internally shortly after. Clement Tuszynski, seven, scalp wounds. The family returning from a country tour failed to see the freight and father steered into the oncoming locomotive.

Lake Shore Bowell Crossing Rolling Prairie Blanche Tuszynski New Carlisle Rank Tuszynski Yannie Tuszynski Wanada Tuszynski Clement Tuszynski Penne

Fur Trade Outlook Says Industry Not Dying

A. B. Shubert of Shubert Inc. Chicago asserts the American fur trade remains robust with millions of dollars in dollars exchanged between trappers and dealers this season. He notes thousands of fur bearing animals are killed yearly but claims supply is not shrinking and industry conditions are strong despite public fears.

United States A. B. Shubert A. B. ‘Shubert, Inc Chicago U.S. A

Funeral for 14 year old Walter Williams held at Pine Lake

Walter Williams 14, of a farm north of the city, died after slipping on an anchor wire in Marshalltown Iowa. His body was shipped to Laporte for burial arriving Sunday. Funeral at Pine Lake cemetery chapel Monday at 10 am. The boy’s father had died years earlier and his mother was committed to an insane asylum. Walter and a sister lived with relatives near Marshalltown after the accident. A sister Mrs Leasure resides at 423 Woodbine Street Laporte.

Walter Williams Marshalltown Iowa Laporte Pine Lake Man Walter Leasure Woodbine Street

Indiana and West Virginia Republicans win disputed Senate seats

Indiana Republican Ee Watson and West Virginia Republican Howard Sutherland are unofficially elected over Democrats Kern Chilton and others. A Senate investigation will open after March 4 with a special committee. The Department of Justice has undercover investigators in four states. Probes address alleged Negro migration and election financing by both parties. Grand jury in Indianapolis will review election fraud cases next week. Watson and New faces may be challenged, and the Republican national committee backs a full inquiry into campaign spending.

Ee. Watson Indiana Howard Sutherland West Virginia Kern Chilton Senate Department of Justice Illinois West Virginia Ohio Department of Labor Congress Grand Jury Indianapolis Will H. Hays Harry Ss. New James EB. Watson United States Senate Federal” Grand Jury Frank C. Dailey New York Republican” National Committee William R. Wilcox Washington

Weaver Named Agent for Manon at Shelby

H A Weaver who has held the position of agent for the Manon at Shelby the past five years was checked in for the company in Westville today.

H. A. Weaver Manon Shelby Westville

How a Scout Starts

The piece profiles Boy Scout growth over six years, praising broad endorsement by educators religious leaders and officials. It details Tenderfoot requirements including knots flag knowledge and Scout Law, and notes increasing popularity and progressive tests to Second and First Class.

Boy Scout Movement

Michigan City Industrial Association reports year receipts and efforts

The Michigan City Industrial Association treasurer reports 5243.50 receipts and 5116.60 expenditures with a 126.88 net balance. In its first year three factories were attracted to Michigan City Engleton Boyd Bryson Co Excelsior Cycle Co and National Picture Frame and Lamp Co. These firms paid workers over 75000 locally this year. The Engelton Boyd Bryson plant is under receivership but may be reorganized to aid the city. The association plans continued activity next year and aims to attract further investment and labor.

Michigan City C. E . Arnt Industrial Association Engleton-Boyd-Bryson Co Excelsior Cycle Co National Picture Frame Lamp Co Engelton-Boyd-Bryson Industrial ‘Association

Lost Money by Defection in Nordic Explorer Tale

A telegram from the czar offers 300000 rubles to Nordenskjold if he declines a decoration. He accepts under pressure, exposing a government test of resolve. Meanwhile, The Youth's Companion advertises a 1917 subscription bundle with McCall's Magazine and extra gifts for $2.10.

Baron Nordenskjold Ceylon Siberia Russia Bjornson Nordenskjold Companion Youth’s Companion McCall’s Qur The McCall’s Magazine McCall St Paul St Boston Mass

Horrors at Home Football Match Ends in Mass Injuries

A Harvard and Yale football tournament in America produced brutal injuries. Twenty two players played amid ambulance and nurse attention. Seven were carried off in dying condition including a back injury an eye loss and a severed leg. Spectators fled in fear as cries rang out. The New York Tribune notes compare historic reports.

Harvard Yale America Munchener Nachrichten New York Tribune

Epitaph Contest Yields Curious Sea Captain Verse

Four hamlet residents drafted lines for an epitaph after the captain died. The last writer produced a line that completed the quatrain, yielding the humorous final verse: Here lies the captain, of the sea, spore les Tiny here lies he, allalujah, eluee, ABCD EAIG.

Spore

Youth's Companion Stories Reflect Honest Courage

Reading columnist lauds Youth's Companion for combining entertainment with moral uplift. It highlights well told stories by top writers that reflect home ideals and avoid glamorizing tawdry life while presenting healthy, courageous themes.

Sbest

Dean Davenport Praises Chicago International Live Stock Exposition

Dean Davenport of the University of Illinois reviews the International Live Stock Exposition held at the Union Stock Yards Chicago from December 2 to 9. He argues the show uniquely blends breeding with commercial meat and labor markets, creating a healthy atmosphere linking breeders, retailers, and consumers.

Dean Davenport University of Illinois Union Stock Yards Chicago International

Livestock Exposition To Offer New Viewing Quarters

The exposition grounds will host an annual gathering with unprecedented animal viewing facilities. The management has acted liberally to meet the needs of a live stock exposition, enabling casual observers and serious students to see the animals more easily than ever before.

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