Foul Play Suspected in Death of Homer Holmes
The disappearance of Holmes watch and the location of his coat and keys suggest foul play after he vanished near Terre Haute. The body was found mutilated on a railroad track, with suspicions of assault and possible staging, funeral held in Springville and burial at Lowder cemetery with Bedford family pallbearers.
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Homer Holmes
Homer Ticines
Redford
Terre Haute
Holmes
Springville
Hans Bedford Po Yse
Barial
Lowder
Man Injured at POM and B Quarries Narrowly Misses Serious Harm
Oolitic resident Jesse Roark was struck on the hand by a flying object at POM and B quarries. One finger was mashed. Dr. Collins of Avoca treated the injury.
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Jesse Roark
Oolitic
Dr. Collins
Avoca
First Monroe County Wheat Brings 85 Cents a Bushel
Bloomington Indiana July 2 The first wheat thrashed in Monroe County was brought to the local market today by Dr. W V Harris of Hettville who owns a farm in first township. The wheat was of fine quality and brought 85 gems per bushel.
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Bloomington
Ind
Monroe County
W.V. Harris
Hettsville
Indiana Secretary of State advises patience on new auto license tags
Secretary Lew G Elling says the new automobile license law, effective July 1, faces delays in issuing tags due to a high volume of applications. He urges owners to continue using their cars while applications are processed, noting 35,000 licenses already filed and asking for forbearance.
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Lew G. Ellingtam
Indiana
Secretary of State
Public Service hearing on ground limestone rates continues
John F. McClure led a continued hearing before the Public Service Commission on limestone fertilizer rates after farmers and the Marion County Agricultural and Horticultural Association urged lower costs. Railroads seek rescission of an old Railroad Commission order, arguing current Indiana rates mirror Illinois levels and may force further reductions in Ohio and Michigan.
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John F. McClure
Public Service Commission
Old Railroad Commission
McClure
Railroad Commission
J. S. Millhouse
Marion County Agricultural and Horticultural Association
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Libel for seizure of West Baden Sprudel water
Federal court libels 28 cases of West Baden Sprudel water alleging adulteration and misbranding under the Pure Food and Drug Act. U S District Attorney McPherson filed the case and Judge Hollister ordered seizure by U S Marshal Sander son pending final disposition.
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West Baden Spruce Water
West Baden Springs Company
West Baden
Ind
United States District Court
United States District
McPherson
Hollister
United States
Lewis
Sanderson
Cincinnati Inauorer
Misses Petersons Visit En Route to Linton
Misses Avis and Annis Peterson of Bedford travel today toward Linton. They formerly lived here, Picemington. Telephone.
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Avis
Annis Peterson
Bedford
Linton
Picemington
Two Boys Referred to Feeble minded School by Train Delay
Seven and ten year old Mansfield and Frank Wilson were taken to a Ft Wayne school for the feeble minded after a delay caused by David Cox missing the early train. They had been at the county farm for some time and were accompanied by Superstate dent Clay Tyres.
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David Cox
Mansfield
Frank Wilson
Ft. Wayne
Tim
County Offices Closed Friday for Fourth of July
County officers and employees will take an all day vacation Friday July 4 as large doors remain open to the courthouse corridor while offices stay closed for the holiday.
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Court House
Indiana Day at Gettysburg Impresses State
Indiana Day at Gettysburg drew five hundred Hoosiers and veterans as Gov. Ralston spoke of heroism fifty years past. The event featured a touching tribute by J. W. Fesler to his civil war veteran father and a handshake across the Bloody Angle. Indiana officials praised patriotism and unity, with remarks from Sen. Wood and Attorney General Honan.
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Gettysburg
Indiana
Ralston
J. W. Fesler
Indianapolis
J. R. Fesler
Mr. Fesler
Wood
Honan
David E. Beem
Spencer, Ind
Johnny
W. W. Spencer
J. W. Hadley
Danville
N. D. Cox
Spencer
Indiana Fire Marshal Warns of Early Fourth Losses
State fire marshal William J. Lengley reports early July fire losses from premature fireworks showings. Huntington's Mullen Drug Store suffered a major blaze injuring several. bans and warnings follow as deputies note more communities seek safe celebrations and vigilant local fire departments.
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William J. Lengley
Mullen
Huntington
Mullin
Longley
Indiana
June wedding season in Lawrence County ties record
Thirty four Lawrence County couples wed during June as the month yields many nuptials. The report notes June is a popular wedding period with December often a close rival.
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Lawrence County
Baseball Standings and Scores Across Leagues Update
Team standings from the National and American Leagues list New York and Philadelphia atop their circuits. Results include Chicago a split with Cleveland, Milwaukee over Kansas City, and Western and minor leagues showing dense schedules with multiple city matchups and coin toss-like outcomes.
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Vphilvelia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philvelia
Boston Cleveland
Detroit Wash
New York
American Association
Milwaukee
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Columbus
Kan
City
Louisville
Ind'apolis
Min'apolis
Toledo
Wastican League
Denver Sartans
St. Joe
Des Moine Lincoln
Sioux City
Topeka
Wichita
Davenport
Springfield
Dubuque
Quincy
Banville
Decatur Elmington
Peoria
Whampaitn
Kankakee
Pekin
Streator
Art Nehf to Pitch for Champs in July 4th doubleheader
Art Nehf the World’s greatest college pitcher will pitch the first game for the Champs against Britton of Hymera who defeated Brazil 1 to 0 two weeks ago. Two games for one admission at Washington Park. First game at 2:00. Admission 25 cents.
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Art Nehf
Britton
Hymera
Brazil
Washington Park
Doctor Emery and Family Plan Northern Lakes Vacation
Dr. C. H. Emery and his family plan a two week vacation starting Friday. They will travel from the city to Traverse City Michigan to visit relatives, then to Mackinac Island by boat to Detroit and Buffalo. On return they will visit Ohio relatives before the doctor returns within about twelve days.
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C. H. Emery
Traverse City
Michigan
Mickinac Island
Detroit
Buf
Ohio
Emery
Evangelist Jesse F. Love to Speak at Pensacola Church
Dr Jesse F Love of Pensacola Florida will begin a series of meetings at the Church of Christ corner of 12th and K streets starting Sunday July 6 1918 at 1030 am All are invited to attend these talks by the evangelist
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Jesse F. Love
Pensacola
Florida
Church of Christ
12Th
K Streets
Congressional Doings in Washington July 3
The senate received president nominations and passed a resolution to have the interstate commerce commission probe the St Louis Browns ville & Mexico railroad acquisition by the St. Louis & San Francisco railroad. The house sent a Mulhall lobby charges investigation resolution to rules after debate. Executive session confirmed nominations.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico
St. Louis & San Francisco
House
Sherley
Mulhall
Rules Committee
Bedford Pair Seeks Marriage Licenses
Adolph E Barr of Bedford marries Mabel Rager of Bedford. Lawrence Pierce of Fayetteville wed Ora Skein of Fayetteville.
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Adolph E. Barr
Bedford
Mabel Rager
Lawrence Pierce
Fayetteville
Ora Skein
Priest Lannert Begins Six Week Rome City Vacation
The Rev. Father Lannert left Tuesday for Rome City to spend six weeks of vacation. The Rev. Father Vincent of St. Meinrad will lead St. Paul de Vincent Parish in his absence.
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Father Lannert
Rome City
Indiana
Father Vincent of
St. Meinrad
Deaths Reported in Bloomington from Infant Illnesses
In Bloomington Indiana a 18 month old girl died after a drink of water led to intestinal trouble. A 17 month old Peru girl died during a visit as pneumonia followed illness. A peace monument planning meeting closed with Lester Jones and his wife leading a song.
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Bloomington
Ind
Frank H. Young
New Washington
Bernard Cain
Peru
Lester Jones
Lebanon
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