Factory loom fears and trust policy conflicts in Indianapolis
Fragmentary report outlines attempts to suppress a factory loom for women and the influence of insurer trusts. Discussions at a local association meeting touch on policy cancellations, shifting to other companies, and questions about a city build a factory project. A lawyer seeks bonuses for steel castings and a women’s club raises child waiting room concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Walker & Mulllone
Mittendorf & Kilerthe
W. H. Latta
Arkiitg
O. H. Swigart
Mi Grbana
Fragmentary OCR hints at a historical meeting or list of names
The readable bits mention J. M. Kaufman J. M. White Willis Samuel W. A. Heath Miey and E i among families and neighbors, with forts or neighborhoods and a meeting implied, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
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J. M. Kaufman
M. White
Willis, Samuel
W. A. Heath Miey
E. i
A Mian Chase By Farmers
A man hunt nears Sidney and St Joseph as Homer Manspile flees with his wife, the daughter of Sidney’s Frank Lehman, followed by about 75 to 100 neighbors armed and pursuing. The couple, married years ago with two children, earlier fled to Indiana and resurfaced in Champaign county as authorities tracked alleged thefts and kidnapping while the crowd urged possible lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
St. Joseph
Homer Manspile
Frank Lehman
Manspile
Lehman
Itia
George Kirby
Columbus
Ind
Indiana
Champaign County
Manspilé
C. N. Clark
J. W. Phillips
Mauspile
Isaac Francis
Mayview
Golden Farm
Clark
Miss Leey Wilson Dead
Miss Lucy Wilson died at 7 a m Saturday from hemorrhage of the bowels. She resided with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Wilson at 324 miles northeast of Urbana. No funeral arrangements have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Wilson
Walter Wilson
Urbana
Walters Brothers Acquitted in Ur bana Assault Trial
The Walters brothers Charles and William Walters were acquitted by a Ur bana jury after a trial detailing an assault on their father Joseph Walters. The verdict concluded Saturday proceedings with no conviction.
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Walters
Charies
William Walters
Joseph Walters
Urbana
Police hunt for Evans in Kansas City murder case
Kansas City police seek George E. Evans president of the American Transfer Co as the man believed to have shot and killed Mrs Maude Lillie Evans at her home. Evans' body was later found in a cemetery with a fatal head wound following her divorce suit this week.
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Kansas City
George E. Evans
The
American Transfer Co
Steinwedell to bolster Decatur Three I baseball squad
Carl Steinwedell agreed to play third base for the Decatur Three I this week. H Miller, vp of the club, persuaded the University star to help the Macon county nine. Steinwedell travels to Decatur today to join the team as Walters suffers a broken collar bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Steinwedell
Decatur Three I
H. Miller
Jcatur Club
University
Macon
Stein
Decatur
Walters
Herbert
Bloomington
Decatur Nine
Miller
Steinwedell
Hankey
Twin Cities
Stone Russian Legation Windows Shattered in Belgrade
A mob broke several windows at the Russian legation in Belgrade to show sympathy for the murder of M. Rostkow sky, the Russian consul at Monastir. Madrid Theatre Burned in the City. Julio theatre, the largest playhouse in Madrid, was destroyed last night by an incendiary or act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
M. Rostkowsky
Monastir
Madrid
Juan
Illinois veterans rally as Black gains confidence for commander
Backed by Grand Army of the Republic units from across the nation General Black appears set to be chosen commander in chief. Delegates arrive from many states including Spanish American veterans seeking to consolidate existing groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
John Charles Black
Black
Two Murderers Escape Lynching in Wyoming Mob
In Lander Wyoming on August 15 James Keffer and James Dollard escaped lynching by a well armed mob as leaders failed to agree on action. Authorities fear another attempt may be planned to hang the two men.
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Wyoming
Fires Devour Towns Dobrinka Bobroovka and Preov vagenka
In Samara province flames destroy three hundred houses. A vast quantity of grain is burned. The towns Dobrinka Bobroovka and Preov vagenka are reported ruined by fire.
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St. Petersburg
Dobrinka
Bobroovka
Preovvagenka
Samara
Return of C T Cham PAign Dye Aids Dr Ross Practice
C T Dye of Danville returns to Champaign and assists Dr Julia Ross the osteopath with her growing practice. Dye is a pleasant young man with intelligence suited for osteopathy and will help Dr Ross Koss expanding patient load.
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C. T. Dye
Danville
Julia S. Ross
C.T. Dye
W. Frank Ross
Champaign
Julia Ross
Dye
Koss
Lower Taxes for India Budget Proposal
London August 15 Lord George Francis Hamilton secretary of state for India presented the Indian budget in the house of commons proposing the cost tax be reduced to 25 percent and that there be an et
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India
London
George Francis Hamilton
House of Commons
Officer Killed by Policeman Near Columbus Farm
Columbus Ohio Aug 15 Policeman vesrd Hardy shot and killed George Miller a private officer at the 2 000 000 farm of Dr Hartment south of Columbus Miller on rounds was mistaken for a robber Hardy who is colored was arrested Hardy fired while hiding to capture Nick Fuhrman sought for killing Henry Stutz Fuhrman once superintendent of the farm
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Columbus
Hardy
George Miller
Dr. Hartment
Nick Fuhrman
Henry Stutz
Fuhrman
Miller
Runaway buggy injures Rice Mound woman near Urbana
A runaway horse and buckled buggy left Mrs. James White unconscious by the roadside three miles northeast of Urbana Saturday morning. She was taken to a blacksmith shop and a messenger summoned a physician. latest reports say she remained unconscious and may be fatally injured.
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James White
Riue Mound
Urbana
Rice Mound
Train Runaway Crashes Into Freight Train In Yard
A Jersey Central freight train ran away on a steep grade near Wilkes-Barre at 2 AM and crashed into another train. Brakeman Charles Devitt was fatally injured, and Exeter Johnson was seriously hurt in the collision.
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Wilkesbarre
Jersey Central
Stoep
Ceractinbel
Charles Devitt
Exeter Johnson
Hitners Central Pay Car Reported At Local Event
A brief note records Hitners Central pay car presence Friday evening with references to Saturday plans and community interest in The News. The fragment mentions visitor activity and local coverage of the event.
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Hitners Central
Islving
Twin City Chautauqua entertains with moving pictures and concerts
The Twin City Chautauqua opened with the Modern Woodman Band and Carolina Jubilee Singers. Robertson Moving Pictures showcased Jules Verne’s A Trip to the Moon and other scenes, with Edwin Smith leading a Sunday Endeavor, and a schedule of musical and religious programs through Monday including a piano, quartets, and a chalk tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodman Band
Carolina Jubilee Singers
Edison
Twin City
Chautauqua
Willi Pfrimmer
Kaakekep
I. B. Wickersham
Carolina Jubilee Singer
Robertson Moving Pictures
Robertson
Milson
Julet Verne
France
Twin Cities
Paul
Edwin Smith
Christian Endeavor Union
W. E. Carringer
Carolina Jobnée
W. W. Pfrimmer
Rome
Vatican
Leo XII
William B. Curtis
Young People’s Societies of
Christian Enfleavor
Carolina Jublies Singers
W. BE. Oariinger
Wil W. Pfrmmer
Forant Family Orchestra
Fourteen Masked Men Chase and Whip Herder in Dapyer
Fourteen masked men pursued a herder from the Jor Sturgeon camp in Dapyer Montana Aug 15. They rode him ten miles into the countryside and whipped him to a tree leaving him badly injured as sheriffs posse closes in.
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Sheriffs Posse
Dapyer
Mont
Jor Sturgeon
Coupte
Bees Sting Horses in Odd Town Incident
A fragmentary report notes bees stinging a team and horses during a traveling event near Oreth on August 15. Names Wolfe and G Priest appear in the garbled text, with unclear references to drivers and owners. The account is incomplete and the exact outcome unclear.
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Wolfe & G. Priest
Eal Ivery
Protests Over Elevation Of West Washington Walk Demand Costs
Property owners along West Washington Street protest a proposed street elevation claiming it will require costly changes to sidewalks and drives. Residents cite higher pavement, extra steps, and damages to existing walks as reasons to oppose the plan. Local officials and the city engineer promise study and possible adjustments before final action.
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West Washington
J. Hatchineen
HL West Tonstrom
Thatchineen
A. J. Plett
Mitea
Madge McMillin
Washington Street
Ford
Chet P
Renin
John Meffernan
Wee Wastingtom
James T. Heatt
Gerrade
Fim
Lewadt Potet
Spalding
William Desteon
Dedeon
Counell
Ube
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Farchants’ Associastites Movement
Miss Leey-Wilson
Ausbarth
King Lands
King Edward
Tao
Misols
Eaders EL
Aee
RSS
URI
Trroan
Union Endeavor Meeting
Glover
America
Maurie
Schitler
Barnard Family Orchestra
Jobo P. Kimmelt
Barnard Family
Sehilier
Flora Morrie Simm
Herder
Sdownt
Trent
Jay
Bret Wirber
Ovigart
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