Elbert W. Shirk Arrested Over Bank Shortage Complaint
Elbert W. Shirk president of Tipton's First National Bank was arrested in Chicago on a complaint before U S Commissioner Foote alleging misapplication of about 24 2 thousand dollars of bank funds through drafts in his favor The bank suspended briefly then resumed business Shirk bonded for 20000 and claimed ledger credits and notes caused the apparent shortage He pledged 50600 to cover the amount and said he could prove the draft covered the bank's debt when the case goes to court
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Chicago
Elbert W. Shirk
First National Bank of
Tipton
Ind
Calumet Club
United States
Foote
Shirk
Wesley M. Hennett
Marker
Resio
Arrests of Marker and Shirk Stun Tipton Bankholders
In Tipton Indiana William H Marker former cashier and E W Shirk bank president were arrested amid a bank shortage of 135000 dollars. Authorities said reorganizing stockholders delayed arrests while an additional federal grand jury investigation proceeds. Bonding was arranged quickly signaling local support.
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Tipton
Ind
William H. Marker
E. W. Shirk
First National Bank
Shirk
Weir
Bennett
Federal Grand Jury
Marker
Attempt on Sheriff in Bloomington Quarries Shootout
Police pursue three Italians after they fired three shots at Sheriff Joseph Ratliff near the Consolidated quarries. Ratliff, seated on a beer keg after confiscating two barrels, survived when a bullet missed his head by a few feet in the woods vicinity.
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Bloomington
Ind
Joseph Ratliff
Consolidated
Ratliff
Sg. Woods
Backbone Destroys Public Figure Lukewarm Legacy
A New York Press critique argues a long serving public official with a pliant spine fades from memory after death, with no clear record of his title or role. The piece laments that only backbone remains as other distinctions vanish.
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Backbone
Congress
Supreme Court
New York Press
Bluff That Doesn't Pay
A man who tries to bluff a girl by threatening marriage ends up like a boy who returns home after fleeing to be a hero. The remark contrasts bluster with real courage.
Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy Promoted
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as a safe cure for tickling and dry coughs in children and adults. It praises green leaves from a mountain shrub and claims the product soothes coughing without opium or harsh chemicals. Sold by all dealers.
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India
Japan
America
Dr. Shoop
Shoop’s
Fletcher's Castoria Incense Composition Listed
Historical note lists ingredients used in Chinese incense including elm bark cloves sandalwood dust musk and camphor among others. The item reads as a catalog style fragment from a period herbal or medicinal ad.
Lillian Whiting on living up to daily best spiritual possibilities
Quote urges individuals to pursue continuous self improvement for themselves and society. It emphasizes daily effort, responsibility to friends and community, and avoiding infrequent gestures of virtue.
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Lillian Whiting
Foley’s Honey and Tar Patent Remedy Ad
Warning to avoid other products and urging use of Foley's Honey and Tar for chronic coughs bronchitis hay fever asthma and lung healing. Sold by M. C. Van Dorn.
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Foley
M. C. van Dorn
Daily Thought. A good example is the best sermon.
A concise adage from the era notes that a strong demonstration of good conduct or practice serves as the strongest argument, with emphasis on action over words. It reflects a common moral refrain encouraging clear evidence of virtue.
A Narcow Escape From Consumption Claim
Edgar N. Bayliss of Robinsville Delaware reports recovery from severe coughs after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He credits the remedy with stopping his cough and a weight gain of twenty eight pounds. Sold by M C Vandorn.
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Edgar N. Bayliss
Robinsville
Del
Foley
M. C. Vandorn
On Doing Good and a Rosy Sun Set
A reflective remark by George MacDonald on the aim of doing good. The quote envisions imparting a touch of beauty to others’ lives as a form of spiritual work with God.
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George MacDonald
Dr Abervithy Warns on Kidney Health
Quoted English physician Dr Abervithy admonishes to watch kidneys noting life is in danger when kidney health fails. Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to restore kidney function correct urinary irregularities and tone the body, sold by M C Van Dorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abervithy
Asid
Murder Alleged in Washington Case Involving McDonald
The body of James McDonald is found in woods near Washington. John McDonald and his brother are held for questioning after connections to a blackmail case surface. Coroner notes intense interrogation. John McDonald denies murder, faces further custody.
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James McDonald
Woods
Brother
Washington
Ind
Jamies McDonald
Zelia Stringer
John McDonald
Corone Holder
Cie
Speedway blamed for five deaths at Indiana events
Coroner Blackwell blamed the Indianapolis Speedway for a fatal crash at its track, citing its condition and the tire bursting as the immediate cause of three deaths. Earlier verdicts echoed the same finding for two other fatalities, while Claude Kellum John West and Homer Jolliff were named among those involved. Separately in Evansville, James Garrett shot his wife at 626 E Twelfth before dying of his self-inflicted wound. the outcome left Mrs Garrett wounded but alive.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
National
Merz
Blackwell
Speedway
Claude Kellum
National Machine
John West
Homer Jolliff
Speedway Company
National Tire
Evansville
James Garrett
Garrett
E. Twelfth Street
Two Kokomo Boys Die In Bus Collision
In Kokomo Indiana on September 1 a sixteen year old Garber and his fourteen year old brother Alfred were killed when a derailed Padinnajati Norther traction line train struck their car. Jacob Garber died later at a hospital. Vivian Gropi and others assisted at the scene and kept watch for the authorities.
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Kokomo
Ind
Garber
Alfred Garber
Alfred Coarbrer
Jaco Garbeg
Vivian Lobe
Balloon accident ends in fatal fall in Monon
Henry Moore, a well known laboring man, was killed while helping a balloon fill in Monon Indiana. Ropes wrapped around his legs as the balloon escaped and swept him into telegraph wires, tearing him loose to fall and die instantly before a crowd of spectators.
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Baileen
Monon
Ind
Henry Moore
Moore
Reformatory Chaplain Named for Indiana Facility
Major David C. Peyton announces Rev. Lyman C. Murr as chaplain at the Indiana reformatory in Jeffersonville succeeding Rev. R. H. Moore. Murr is pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Marengo Indiana.
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Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Ind
David C. Peyton
Indiana Reformatory
Lyman C. Murr
Methodist Episcopal Church
Marengo
R. H. Moore
Delusion Leads Bluffton Man to Fatal Well Jump
Charles Nicholson, 30, of Bluffton Indiana, ran from his porch and leapt headfirst into an open abandoned well north of the city. He had been tormented by the belief that the Black Hand shadowed him, ending his life.
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Bluffton
Ind
Charles Nicholson
Unidentified Man Drowned in Brandywine River
Unidentified man, about forty five to fifty, with three fingers missing from the left hand, was found drowned in the Brandywine River Brandywine township Shebyville Indiana by three fishermen. Clothing did not yield identification.
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Shebyville
Ind
Brandywine River
Brandywine Township
Brownstown driver fatally struck by traction car near Brownsburg
William Warren a teamster living near Maplewood six miles west of here was killed instantly when struck by an eastbound Ken Hur traction car at the Pratt crossing near Brownsburg Indiana on September 1.
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Traction Crossing
Brownsburg
Ind
Wiliam Warren
Maplewood
Here
Ken Hur
Pratt Crossing
Old Soldier Henry Gordon Hangs Self in Barn
Salem Ind Sept 1 Henry Gordon seventy a old soldier and farmer six miles northwest of Salem hanged himself in his barn no motive known.
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Salem
Ind
Henry Gordon
Governor Proclaims Labor Day Holiday in Indiana
Governor Marshall issues a proclamation designating September 6 as Labor Day and declaring the day a state holiday across Indiana.
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Marshall
Indiana
Harriman Improves at Arden Mountain Home
Edward H. Harriman is reported to be improving at his Arden New York mountain home. The news notes healthier signs and a steady pace of recovery as he rests at the estate.
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Edward H. Harriman
Arden, N. Y
Spanish Line in Melilla Reports High Morale and Safe Routes
Melilla Sept 1 Spanish forces report excellent spirit and safe communications after a Madrid brigade advances to Zeluan corridor. Troops say they can meet the enemy on equal terms, with water logistics growing tougher as the army moves inland toward Zeluan.
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Melilla
Zoca de Larba
Madrid
Guruga
Zeluan
Restinga
Health Coffea by Dr Shoop promises tasty coffee substitute
An undated ad touts Health Coffea as a pure wholesome coffee substitute made from cereals malt and nuts. It claims rich amber color and satisfying flavor without real coffee and warns it saves Dr Shoop while promising easy preparation and wide grocery availability.
Desperate Deed In Missouri Fatal Poisoning
Mrs Carrie Sanderson of Florence addition St Joseph in a fit of insanity gave morphine to five of her six children aged two to ten in Sept. Weldon, age five, died. She attempted to poison the sixth child, then cut her throat after confessing. Physicians saved the other children and she is expected to recover.
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St. Joseph
Carrie Sanderson
Florence Addition
Weldon
Dr Ishoop's Restorative Offers Help for Ailing Nerves
Pity shown for sick with weak stomach and nerves as article claims the Restorative treats stomach heart and nervous issues by addressing inside nerves. Readers urged to test the remedy with a 45 cent bottle, promising relief and imminent help, available from dealers.
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Ishoop
Ten Die As Dynamite Blasts On Florida Coast
A 700 pound dynamite blast on the Florida East Coast Railway near Bocachica seven miles from Key West kills ten men and injures at least a dozen others. The explosion results from a railroad crew member's careless cigarette touch on fuse cases.
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Key West
Fla
Bocachica
Florida East Coast Railway
Testifies After Four Years About Kidney Cure
Carlisle Center New York resident G B Burhane reports four year follow up on Foley s Kidney Remedy stating no relapse and continuing cure after taking two bottles. Kennedy brand also recommended and sold by M C Van Dorn.
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Carlisle Center
N. Y
G.B. Burhane
Foley
Kennedy
M.C. van Dorn
Five Lives Lost As Ohio Sinks Off Steep Point Alaska
The Alaska Steamship Company's steamer Ohio sank near Steep Point Alaska with 128 passengers aboard. All passengers were saved. five crew members perished. The vessel and cargo were total losses.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska Steamship Company
Ohio
Steep Point
Alaska
Isthmus Shaken Up by Earth Shock
Panama reports a Monday earth shock across a wide area. No damage occurred and officials say the canal remains unaffected.
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Panama
Five Die as Auto Falls Victim to Newsenger Train
In St Louis on September 1 a car carrying five people was struck by a Newsenger train, killing all five aboard. The accident occurred at a crossing and raised inquiries into railway safety practices.
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St. Louis
Newsenger
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Will Marker
Tipton Bank
Sheriff
P. J. McMahon
Covington
Jersey
Covington Fair
Klage & CO
Claude Madden
iCol
A. G. Madden
William Dennis
Ost & Davis
International Banana Food Co
Corn Exchange Bank
Chicago, Il
Fletcher
Blames Speedway
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