Chain of small harms and large openings across towns
A broken pin in Shelbyville injures Morris Thompson's son. a former Los Angeles clerk admits stealing 15000 from a registered mail pouch and blames his attorney. A Muncie painter survives a fall from a sixth floor window ledge. Divorces proceed in Sullivan and several child and animal injuries occur nearby. A Tipton attempt at death ends with an ambulance, while rail workers face accidents and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
John Thompson
Shelbyville
Orlando F. Altorre
Los Angeles
Fred H. Thompson
Henry Darling
Wysor
Muncie
Darling
Lesson in Economy from the Home Merchant
A rural lesson on buying wisely urges dealing with trusted local merchants who stand behind goods. A Western buyer loses money chasing a bargain stove and parts, while the home dealer proves more economical and reliable in the long run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wils Wickert
Ranre
Wats
Darveud
Another Railroad Accident Near Middle Town Ohio
A New York line passenger train derailed near Middle Town Ohio on Monday afternoon, killing 31 and injuring many as several cars plunged down an embankment. Rescue teams removed victims while investigation and aid efforts continued at the wreck site.
Green striped coat found near Coatesville Bell Clothing store
A green striped coat purchased from Bell Clothing in Coatesville has no identifying marks. Call M. L. McHaffle four miles south of Coatesville to settle the advertisement and reclaim the garment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Bell Clothing
M. L. McHaffle
New Greencastle Post Office Contract Awarded
Terre Haute man August Ohm secured the Greencastle post office contract for 46000 dollars after initial bids fell through. The bid originally went to Mr. Bishop of Crawfordsville, but noncompliance led to the transfer to Ohm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
August Ohm
Terre Haute
Bishop
Crawfordsville
Ohm
Car Repair Accident Breaks Nose In Blast
A repair shop accident last Thursday injured a worker when a hammer flew off its handle during a repair. The man was taken to Dr Wright for treatment and later sent home to Indianapolis.
Shipping to Eastern Markets and New Passenger Coaches
Last Monday several car loads of stock were shipped from this price to eastern markets. S. B. Staley of Belle Union shipped two car loads of lambs to Chicago. R. L. Smith near here sent a load of hogs to Indianapolis, and John Shelton of Reno shipped cattle to Indianapolis. The Pennsylvania system orders wreck proof steel passenger coaches of the Dreadnough type. Thousands are being built and will be placed on the Vandalia this year. These collapsible cars feature a central box girder and weigh 118 500 pounds, reducing vibration and rail dislocation compared with standard wooden coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 8
Staley
Belle Union
Chicago
R. L. Smith
Near Here
Indianapolis
John Shelton
Reno
Pennsylvania
Circus Coming to Greencastle on July 14
The Robinson circus will set up on the old show grounds at West Walnut street in Greencastle on Thursday July 14. An advertising car will display posters and everyone is urged to bring children. those without children should still make an effort to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Show
West Walnut Street
Unloading Station Reflects Busy Local Freight
The Coatesville unloading station handles steady inbound goods and freights, likened to a busy coaling operation. The author notes daily unloading that sometimes exceeds a half day, with workers constantly at the task and traffic likened to Chicago’s Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Market Street
Chicago
Fourth of July Celebration at Plainfield Report
Plainfield held a successful Fourth of July event last Monday despite morning rain. Activities began at 9 with a 600-voice children chorus, band concert, parade to Central Academy Campus, and a Boys School afternoon program. A minstrel show and fireworks followed, with several rockets igniting accidentally but no major damage due to the elevated platform. Injuries included Earnest Thompson with a back of neck burn and a broken pew bone, and Mr Rodney of near Danville with facial burns. Owen Cox of Indianapolis sustained a minor head injury. Rev. and Mrs. David Hadley of Danville celebrated the day with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gani gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raip
Central Academy
Tian
Phompson
Quiet Independence Day Observed Amid Firework Ordinance
The Danville town board ordinance banning Sunday fireworks was followed and the town remained unusually quiet. Dealers sold Saturday night and resumed at daybreak Monday as residents marked the day, some traveling to Indianapolis for baseball and auto races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Indianapolis
Six Children Missing From Bradley Home in Mystery
Six Bradley Home children six in total three boys and three girls vanished after being allowed to play near woods Sunday. Girls found at Carbon next day, boys missing. officials suspect lure by a wandering violinist and his wife seen Saturday nearby. Ages 14 to 15. Names given include Charles Mudlen Chirence Brandin burg Lawrence Shutters Anna Pyson Rose Hettis Alma Shutters. Vergil Davis and wife visited Phainfield Monday to see fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amin
Terre E Haute
Charles Mudlen
Chirence Brandinburg
Lawrence Shutters
Anna Pyson
Rose Hettis
Alma
Tha
Brewers Plan Nonstop Push to Reform Saloon Districts
Indiana Brewers association vows strong drive to repeal county local option law, press saloon regulation, and back pro temperance candidates. Lee Howe heads vigilance bureau tightening law enforcement in wet territory as daily bulletins continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Indiana Brewers
Association
Lee Howe
Behuvid
Shank
Indianapolis
Ss. B. Fleming
Ft. Wisner
World champion meets foe in Reno boxing bout
In Reno Nevada the featherweight title fight ends in a dramatic 15th round stoppage as champion defeats Folerios after a grueling 14 rounds. The bout features strategic boxing with little blood and a clear champion’s tactical victory despite a strong challenge from Folerios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapion
Duck Jobnecot
Speetatoas
Eoeno
Erie
Baseball Roundup Highlights Multicity Series Actions
The report details multiple games with Grand Rapids edging South Bend on failed cover plays, Chicago beating St. Louis 2 1 00 as Good pitching by Brown leads Chicago to victory, and Connolly shutting Wheeling out in a double header. Evansville beat Terre Haute 1 0 with Covington saving win, Washington 2 Boston 1 amid Johnson’s clutch work, and Philly taking a Boston doubleheader. Various notes include park openings, All Stars forming in Indianapolis, and Brewers beating the Cubs with strong pitching and odd umpiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Chicago
St. Louis
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of the State Press
Mary Franco
Arthur Franco
Sullivan
William Case
John ©. Barcus
Charles Krebs
Edward Krebs
Darrtown
Nellie Farley
Tipton
Alexandria & Tipton Traction
Campbell
Central Hospital
Emsiine
Fernando Woods
Sin
Phamias Barke
Salathiel Morke
Brazil
Pharinidies
William Joyce
Wabash
Joyce
Thomas Hobbs
Lake Erie & Western
Dayton
New Market
Vane Marshall
Williais Weaham
Tary A. Reeves
Lee
Phas
Middletown
New York
Conedmadti
Embank
Toom
Conbieution
Bageage
Ind Singh
Fausten
Circus
Plainfield
David Hadley
Danvides
Charles Gani Gold
Vergil Davis
Phainfield
Virgil
Pias
Bing
Brewers
Clevah
Aeirks
Beabert
Tibet
Conners
Grand Rapids
South Bend
Ark
Connolly
Zanesville
Wheeling
McNiece
Manda
Herold
Evansville
Terre Nlante
Alberts
Covington
Goes
Washington
Boston
Johnson
Lord
Oberlin
Catehber Rapp
Philadelphia
Combs
Ford
Plank
Bender
Cleveland
Detroit
Lajoie
Crawford
Delahanty
Easterly
Graney
Petty
Walsh
All Stars
Kukomo
Elwood
Newcastle
Plymouth
Noefke
van Briggs
Harris
Orr and Sullivan
Okhkthoma Leaue
Kubitz
Lancaster
Addrvss
DP Vogel
Taciapapolis
Bie Bi Sehardt
Miwaukee
Browns
Bierhalter
Cintaen
Lewis
Lin
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