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Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1910

Page

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Dietz Battle Ends After Firefight At Winter Cabin

John H. Dietz and son Leslie surrendered after a six hour siege at their Winter Wisconsin cabin. Eight deputies and many others fought with Dietz amid bullets as Mrs Dietz awaited a possible birth and police feared for the family. Dietz claimed self defense in prior clashes over logs and a schoolhouse rent dispute.

Winter Wis John H. Dietz Cameron Dam Oscar Harp Dietz Chet Colfetch William Rankin Madden John Leslie Dietz Haywood Helen Wmetz Mrs. Dietz Leslie John, Jr Helen Jack Britten Britten Rankin Brothers Con. Hellen J. T. Campbell John F. Dietz Thornapple River Lumber Company Sawyer County Bert Horrel C. G. O'Hare Winter School Board Horrel O’hare Diets Nmber

Roosevelt Urges Big Navy as Practical Peace Policy

Ex president Theodore Roosevelt told a Knoxville audience that the United States must prepare for war in peacetime by building a strong navy. He cited naval power as most respected by Europe, stressed talk of peace but readiness, and noted his support after a Bristol stop defending his nationalism and opposing New York bosses.

United States Knoxville Tenn Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Europe Bristol New York Virginia Tennessee

Great Religious Meeting in Boston Draws Congregational Leaders

Boston hosts the National Council of the Congregational Churches as meetings begin at Tremont Temple. Leaders from across the United States and abroad deliver talks on immigration, religious education, and church partnerships. The sessions run through October 20 and feature a centennial celebration.

Boston National Council of the Congregatorial Churches of the United Tional Societies Tremont Temple United States H.M. Beardsley St. Louis Ozora 8. Davis Chicago Theological Seminary Marion L. Burton Smith College Albert Parker ‘Fitch Andover Theological - Seminary Theological - Seminary W. Douglas Mackensie Hartford Theological Seminary

Farmers National Congress Opens Thirtieth Session in Lincoln

In Lincoln Nebraska the thirtieth annual Farmers National Congress convened with delegates from every state. President Joshua Strange of Marion Indiana outlined aims including soil conservation river and harbor improvements forestry bureaus and farm education. The group pledged opposition to free seed distribution gambling in farm products ship subsidies and weakening oleomargarine laws.

Lincoln Neb Farmers’ National Congress Joshua Strange Marion Ind Congress National Congress National Bureau of Animal Industry National Reclamation Service United States Department of Agriculture

Warships Go To Honduras To Protect American Interests

Washington reports the gunboat Princeton is headed for Amapala after Honduras government appeals to the state department. Gen Jose Marie Valladares, the self-appointed commandant at Amapala for three years, remains a key figure as Tegucigalpa seeks stability amid revolutionary activity.

Washington Honduras State “Department United” States Princeton Amapala Jose Marie “Valladares Ako Tegucigal

Convention Opens Amid Broad City Greetings In Indiana

The twenty fifth annual State Federation of Labor convention opened in Lafayette with cordial greetings by Indianapolis Mayor and city business leaders. John Hughes of Indianapolis was welcomed as president and opposition to his re election surfaced as Fort Wayne and Terre Haute vie for the 1911 convention, while finances and official payments are reviewed by the state board and governor for action.

Indianapolis State Federation of Labor Lafayette Merchants Sidney H. Saltzgaber Central Labor Union Delates John Hughes Oscar R. McKay First Baptist Church Fort Wayne Terre Haute Resolutions Committee

Indiana firm faces receivership over mortgage securities

Auditor John C. Billheimer says officials of Indiana Industrial Life Insurance Co of Terre Haute have a defined period to correct irregularities in $26 000 in mortgage securities filed with the state. If not done, action to place the company in receivership will follow.

Indiana ~ Industrial Life Insurance Company of Terre Haute John C. Billheimer Billheimer Biltheimer

Patents Issued to Indians Names and Inventions

A list of patents granted to individuals in Indiana includes Charles A. Barnes Sr. Greenfield for a telephone-receiver handle Alvah L. Bingham Muncie for a glass working machine Charles A Carlson Kokomo for a needle owl Archer E Clifton and W W Preston Conn ersville for a vacuum cleaner David W Conard Unionville for a shoe-tie Myron Dickson Martinsville for a try square Hermann W Fachmann Indianapolis for a game Kenneth M Gant Indianapolis for a change-speed mechanism Fred Reick Hoenk Evansville for a tension indicator for sewing machines Ladislaus Jakob South Bend for a cuspider Le Roy Kercher Roann for an excavating and loading machine James L Masters for a cattle axle lubricator Omar Neff Allford for an automobile attachment

Charles A. Barnes Greenfield Alvah L. Bingham Muncie Charles A. Carlson Archer E. Clifton W. W. Preston Connersville David W. Conard Unionville Myron Dickson Martinsville Indianapolis Kenneth M. ‘Gant Fredreick Evansville Ladislaus Jakob Bend Leroy Kercher Roann James .L Omar Neff Allford

Indiana delegates praised at international prison congress

Indiana delegates to the International Prison Congress report that Indiana parole and indeterminate sentence laws are among the best in the United States and surpass many foreign systems. Amos W. Butler, secretary of the state charities board, was elected vice president. he helped summarize addresses and present resolutions. Mrs Butler and Mrs Elam hosted a luncheon for foreign women delegates at the New Willard in Washington.

Indiana International Prison Congress Congress International Congress Washington, D. C Butler Amos W. Butler John B. Elam New Willard

High School Creed Aimed at Healthier Pupils

Dr J N Hurty secretary of health issues resolutions printed on cards for high school students. The creed urges fresh air temperate habits plain well cooked food avoidance of stimulants chewing gum and all day suckers and urges living as a fresh air crank to reduce sickness among pupils.

J. N. Hurty State Board. of. Health

Wasted a Fortune on Skin Trouble

Mrs. Bertha Sachs of New York recounts a seven year battle with severe itching and inflammation. After futile visits to many doctors and hospital care, she found relief using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, declaring herself cured and urging others with similar conditions to try the remedies.

Bertha Sachs Second Ave New York N. Y Inlaw Morris Sachs

The Star Who Wiggles Ears in a Thistle Thread

A playful actor boasts a bizarre talent to wiggle his ears and teeth through thistles. A playwright tests this odd gift by fashioning a witty comedy around the eccentric star's antics and the chaos that follows.

Resinol Proven Effective for Skin Ailments Says Dr Volkman

Baltimore physician A F Volkman reports six months of successful use of Resinol in numerous acute and chronic skin diseases and chronic ulcers. He praises its reliability and prompt, pleasing action.

A.F. Volkman Baltimore, Md

Editorial note on rejected stories and market value

A dialogue recalls a rejected story sold later for $40. The exchange hints that rejection may aid future success and asks for one more rejection as a strategic favor.

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Psalm 119? Longest chapter in Bible debated by boy

An elderly stranger, invited by the superintendent, addressed the Sunday school and asked how many could name the longest chapter in the Bible. A boy, Tommy Tucker, shouted Psalm double one nine.

Tommy Tucker

Hidden message in fragmented reading letter puzzle

A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a personal exchange about a visiting maiden aunt. The readable parts suggest a casual family conversation noting the aunt’s yesterday arrival and inquiry into expectations.

Cyee Tong

Ot cae ey ae Rig dar H eetrerraen Dradergen

Ot cae ey ae Rig dar H eetrerraen Dradergen.

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