Two Bloody Riots In Girardville End In Dozen Arrests
A violent night in Girardville Pa left at least nine dead and up to forty injured as two bloody fights erupted over a Latrimer killing dispute. Police arrested twelve ringleaders on charges of assault with intent to kill house breaking and rioting as warrants were issued for about fifty more participants.
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Girardville, Pa
Elias Kissinger
H. B. Johnson
Chas. Schlesman
William Monaghan
James Donaghue
Indiana court actions include continuance and acquittals
The State of Indiana vs Frank Toohey and Thornton Bright was continued until October. The case against Sam Cahn and John Carr was acquitted. Frank Wilson selling intoxicating liquor without a license had an indictment declared bad and the cases dismissed. The petit jury was discharged until Sept 30.
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Frank ‘Toohey
Thornton Bright
Sam Cahn
John Carr
Frank Wilson
Petit Jury
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Arrives in New York on Maiden Voyage
The ice steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, latest and most powerful of the North German Floyd Steamship Co., reached quarantine New York Harbor on her maiden voyage from Southampton England in 5 days 22 hours 45 minutes, the fastest westbound voyage on record, surpassing the American Twin Screw Steamer St. Paul.
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Bor
South Hampton
England
New York
St. Paul
Hege and Co Cut Longest Log at Modern Mill
Yesterday Hege and Co cut the longest log in their 35 plus year saw mill history. The 46 foot log was shaped in the planning mill with an archway to allow the carrier to pass through.
Frank Toohey Erects Fine Sign At Place Of Business
Frank Toohey has made and erected a fine sign to be placed at his place of business shortly according to the notice.
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Frank Toohey
IndianaMethodist conference appoints ministers at Columbus session
ES GIVEN OUT ES GIVEN OUT CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS AN NOUNCED BY THE CABINET Methodist Ministers Who Had Been on the Anxious Seat for Several Days Are Relieved. As the Indiana Methodist conference closed last evening many ministers gathered in Roberts Park church to discuss results. The following appointments are listed for Columbus readers with presiding elder E A Campbell and various names including J L Funkhouser Columbus G L Curtiss and J W Allen among others to service at Brownstown Charlestown Columbus Circuit Crothersville Edinburg Elizabethtown Flat Nock Franklin Freetown Hartsville Henryville Holman Jeffersonville Wope Morgantown New Washington New Belleville Nineveh North Vernon Otise New Bellyne Brameton and Vernon. The list ends with to be supplied.
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Roberts Park Church
Personal notices from Columbus area residents
Rev J A Perry and daughter Mrs Wim Brown returned from Indianapolis yesterday. Mrs Rob McDonough and little son went to North Vernon to visit relatives. Jo Reeves and wife left for Nashville to visit the exposition. Frank Paneakeav and Mrs Everreads of its city visiting. C Fosparred went to North Vernon. Miss Pink Hubbard visiting relatives in Seymour. Meronnod Mrs J V Noblitt and son to Sel es to visit friends. Dr Curtis returned from conference yesterday. Rev D W Tiyan passed through to Ulua. W L Sweet and Charles Thompson to Seymour on business. A Coningsby went to Franklin on business. Mrs Elizabeth Keyes and daughters, Mrs John Perry and others spent Tuesday in Seymour with Mrs BB Price and Mrs William Shields. Mrs Weighton very ill with typhoid at Mrs George Cluten’s Maple Grove. Elizabeth Lucas moving to Washington DC to resume duties at Mt Vernon University. Mrs Henry Yoder from Indianapolis arrived to visit. Mr Yoder’s mother and Mrs Geo Cooper left for Indianapolis and Bloomington. Misses Ea Weinland and Nature OChit tie and KEta Arbuckle of Hope went to Seymour for street fair. Misses May Byles and Winnie Will went to Seymour. Mrs Jennie Brown and little daughter were Edinburg passengers yesterday.
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Mary
Louise
John Perry
Ada
Adkinson
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Seymour
BB. T. Price
William Shields
New Suits in Peach Market and Court Petitions
John Bowman vs Minnie LeFever and Charles LeFever filed petitions over peach shipments. Several loads of Fine Peaches arrived in the city yesterday, including large yellow varieties that sold well at the market.
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John Bowman
Minnie LeFever
Brown County
Kinney Improves as Cooler Weather Arrives
E H Kinney, hay fever sufferer since mid August, reports better condition with cooler weather. Frank Herodtate, cashier and teller at First National Bank, departs tomorrow for Columbus Ohio to take duties as state agent for a large life insurance company.
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E. H. Kinney
Seymour Street Fair Draws City Crowd
The Seymour street fair attracts a large audience with up to 500 people expected to travel from the city today and tomorrow.
Farm Sale Near Hartsville Prompts Move to Indianapolis
John C. Galloway of Hartsville sold a 140 acre farm adjoining Hartsville for 6000 dollars to John Graham. Galloway will move to Indianapolis. A 140 acre farm near Waymansville Indiana with 100 acres cultivated and abundant water is available for rent for three to five years. inquiries to Leonard Harvey Waymansville Indiana.
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Hartsville
John Graham
Galloway
Indianapolis
Waymansville
Lionard Harvey
Cummins Named Headquarters for School Books
George H. Cummins is the headquarters for school books and school supplies located at 406 Washington Street.
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Washington St
Spain Prepares Naval Fleet in Response to U S Flotilla
Spain moves to display naval strength as a reply to the American dispatch of a flotilla to Florida waters. The looming confrontation centers on Cuba and the balance of power in the Caribbean.
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Florida
Spanish Squadron Aimed at Cuba Under Pretext of Dock
A Madrid dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung claims a powerful Spanish squadron will sail to Cuba to attend Havana’s floating dock ceremony but is really responding to the U S column in Florida waters. The report follows references to insurgent atrocities and a claimed Cuban town capture. Minister Woodford is quoted in Madrid.
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Cuba
Insurgent Capture Report Details Brutal Atrocities
Havana reports alleged capture of Victoria de las Tunas by insurgents after Spanish troops surrendered. Official details describe widespread plunder and brutal mutilations of women and children, including multiple executions and torture cases, with named victims and witnesses.
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Santiago de Cuba
Vincente Garcia
Nicolasa
Camera Club Formed in City with New Officers
About eight o clock last evening a group of amateur photographers met at the YMCA to organize a camera club. Elected president Dora Ogden and vice president Charles Green with Karl Volland as secretary, a credentials committee was named, and several names were added to the enrollment list for mutual improvement. The next meeting is set for Friday night at the YMCA to continue the club’s promising start. Switzerland has 205 cooperative societies.
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Dora Ogden
Charles Green
Karl Volland
Ogden
Frank Mosbaugh
French Ragsdale
Hush Holder
Eton Titus
Titus
Y.M.C. A
The New Pastor at Local Methodist Church Arrives
The Methodist community welcomes Dr George I Curtiss as the new pastor arriving from conference yesterday morning. He is noted for his intellect and diligent work and will begin a new year at the church with a social and reception planned for Thursday evening after prayer meeting inviting the public.
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Dr. Curtis
George I. Curgiss
Curtiss
Woodford Meets Spanish Premier in Courtesy Visit
United States minister General Steward L. Woodford called on Spanish premier General Azarraga in Maprio. Newspapers claim he said US Spain Cuba talks have not begun and that only a preliminary chat occurred with Spain's foreign affairs minister. He praised the Duke of Tetuan as amiable and capable and said no ultimatum was delivered.
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United States
Steward L. Woodford
Azarraga
Woodford
Spain
Cuba
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Fell at Clifty Falls Leaves Doctor Concern
Dr Elrod slipped at Clifty Falls injuring his hip and was returned home where a physician found no bones broken but the injury caused him much pain. A help wanted notice seeks a reliable girl for general house work with good wages and references. Mrs Fred Donner and Mrs Henry Wells are mentioned amid illness and recovery reports.
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Elrod
Clifty Falls
Fred Donner
Sherman Aims for Prompt Cuban Solution Before November
Interviews in Spanish papers quote Secretary Sherman seeking a quick settlement of the Cuban question by November to avoid loud jingoes at Congress. It is also alleged General Woodford warned that if accord with Spain is reached the United States will act to suppress filibustering.
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Congress
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United States
Hoodlums Rally Against Vonfange Store Disturbance
A gang prowls the north city area near 11th Street and Sycamore, throwing rocks at G H Vonfange’s grocery. Bowlders crash into the building, two blocks away. Police alerted to round up suspects after repeated disturbances.
For Sale Two Cooking Stoves Small and Large
Joe Woolley advertises a sale of two cooking stoves a small model and a larger unit. Cor 7th and Chesnut Street.
Samuel Simpson jailed for intoxication and disturbing the peace
Samuel Simpson was jailed yesterday afternoon on a charge of intoxication and disturbing the peace. He was taken to jail in Policeman Jackson's buggy after being arrested by Officers Pence and Jackson.
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Pence
Jackson
Y K W I W group meets at Flo May home
The Y. K. W. I. W. of Columbus held a meeting at Miss Flo May’s Chesnut street home Monday night. All members attended except Albert Woolley who remained at home due to illness.
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Columbus
Flo May
Chesnut Street
Albert Woolley
Weather renews a calm warm day and cropping notes
Weather remains warm and dry as farmers continue sowing wheat. Downey and wife visit nephew Alvy Downey in Morgan county. Wesley Campbell and family from Nashville visit W P Stull and family. Anna Clark of Mt Liberty and Joseph Vaness of South Bethany wed in a quiet ceremony with relatives present. Josh Rice of Oconee, Illinois visits old neighborhood. Coroner Coffey heard evidence in Cyrus Moore inquest with no verdict yet. New stock of envelopes in assorted colors available.
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Mt Liberty
Joseph Vaness
South Bethany
Coffey
Cyrus Moore
Luetgert Partner Testifies On Potash and Factory Barricades
Wilson Charles, Luetgert’s business partner, testified he arranged potash intended for soft soap to clean the Sausage factory before sale to an English syndicate. He claimed Luetgert ordered a 375 pound barrel and described rat chase activity that resulted in a barricaded basement door.
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Luetgert
Louise Luetgert
Charles Story
Charles
Albert Wooley Improves Slowly From Typhoid Fever
Albert Wooley, afflicted with typhoid fever, shows slow but steady improvement as he remains under medical care and observation.
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