Thieves Probe Sykes and Ziesel Stores in Advance Robbery Pattern
Report details a staged inspection of Sykes store by a stranger who bought a large carpenters chisel at Borneman and Sons and then viewed rugs. Similar visit to Ziesel Bros and a Lima, Ohio robbery pattern link the same suspects. EH N Sykes briefs associates for cross city clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziesel
Sykes
Lima
Ohio
Borneman & Sons
Edward Borneman
Cook Keene
Ziesel Bros
Wooltex
Mr. Ziesel
EH. N. Sykes
Century Struck Auto In Bryan Crossing Wreck
A $3,000 touring car was demolished when struck by a railroad engine on the Century in Bryan. Engineer Ira Sparklin of this city rode in the cab. the chauffeur leapt out to push clear but the engine hit the auto center crossing, utterly wrecking the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century
Ira Sparklin
Bryan
Splendid Apples In Kansas Apple Sample Display
Conductor McIntyre showcases a basket of Kansas apples from near Wichita. Samples include York Imperials Winter Pyramids Mammoth Black Twig Willow Twigs and wine apples. E H Cooley produced about 3000 bushels two thirds sold at seventy cents a bushel. The display argues Kansas is a good fruit country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Kansas
Wichita
L. A. McIntyre
E. H. ‘Cooley
Suit Over Lease Breach At Main And Harrison Corner
Ziesel Bros through Hile and Baker sue A F Underwood Co for 3000 dollars claiming breach of covenant on a ten year lease of their building at Main and Harrison. Bond of 3000 dollars alleged forfeited. Creditors and Referee Lambert appoint J M Dodge Jr and G R Sawyer to defend. Hearing set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Hile & Baker
Ziesel Bros
A. F. Underwood & Co
Main and
Harrison Streets
Lambert
J. 5. Dodge, Jr
G. R. Sawyer
Street Bridge Temporarily Patched Pending Contractor Upgrade
Street Commissioner Williams inspected the North Main street bridge on Tuesday afternoon and deemed it not unsafe for closing, noting it has been patched to passable condition until Frank Brumbaugh completes permanent improvements soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
North Main Street
Frank Brumbaugh
Democrats Rally Plans In Elkhart Endorsement Day Event
Democrats hold a late October rally in Elkhart with Vice Presidential and gubernatorial candidates expected. J W Kern arrives from Goshen around 4 PM. Gallatin and Kelleher spoke earlier as Weaver joins from Iowa. Attendance was fair. Kern to Polis by rail and autos shuttle speakers to Decatur and Chicago arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kern
Goshen
Opera House
Sidnay Cornet Band
Proctor
Gallatin
Kelleher
Cyrus EH. Gallatin
W. C. Brown
New York Central
Chicago
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Toledo
Democratic Committee
Kern
P. J. Kelleher
Bown
Briggs
Public Works
E. L. Arnold
Scott Thomas
Sheriff
Gen. Weaver
Indianapolis
Marshall
Decatur
Kern Campaign Stops Pace Through Indiana Labor Talks
In Hartford City, Oct. 28, Candidate Kern spoke with workers about the panic and unemployment. The Kern party returned to Fort Wayne, then proceeded to Warsaw and planned a final stop at Eikhart to finish the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Fort Wayne
Hartford City
Ind
Warsaw
Eikhart
Wanted by Uncle Sam Deserter Browning Held in Elkhart
C L Browning one of two men arrested Tuesday night sleeping in a barn behind 729 South Main street is held as a deserter from the U S Army. Deserter status traced to California last January and circulars circulated. Browning son of Henry Browning of East Elkhart enlisted from the city. Sergt Whiteman recalls the circular and Browning is kept while his companion goes free. Browning admitted desertion when questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
C. L. Browning
South Main Street
United States Army
Washingon
California
Elkhart
Browning
Henry Browning
East Elkhart
Sergt. Whiteman
Dog causes curtain chaos at home after frolic
Hayes Hopkins of 271 Aspen wold avenue reported trouble on a Tuesday evening. Police found the family dog had torn curtains and caused disorder after leaving the house on a frolic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Hopkins
Aspenwold Avenue
Robbery Report Near East Jackson and Goshen
A young man named William Spader told police on Tuesday evening that at about 8 30 he was held up by two men at the corner of East Jackson street and Goshen avenue and robbed of 7 50. He could not describe the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spader
East Jackson Street
Goshen Avenue
Republican parade plan marshals rally in city
The chief marshal and committees arrange the final campaign meeting to occur Friday with A J Beveridge and C W Miller speaking at Bucklen opera house. Otto Deal to lead as mounted chief. Major Braden retires to advisory role. Parade forms on Second street with auto and horse sections heading to Main street and the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Beveridge
Bucklen Opera House
Charles W. Miller
Otto E. Deal
James Braden
Marion
Harrison Streets
Second Street
Harrison Street
Second
Harrison
Franklin
Colored Voters
Taft and Sherman Club
Railroad Men’s
Taft and Sherman Marching Club
First Voters’ Club
Citizens’ Taft and Sherman Marching Club
Main Streets
Main Street
Opera House
Automobile Division
Tyler Avenue
F. K. Fernald
Goshen
Hon. C. W. Miller
Beveridge Special Train Reaches Columbus Campaign Stop
Senator Beveridge’s special train arrived on time in Columbus as he urged support for Watson. Connersville turnout was low due to the early hour, while Rushville Watson home town hosted a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Columbus
Senator Beveridge
Watson
Connersville
Rushville
Visitor Loses Purse After Interurban Ride
Miss Emma F. Smith of Rochester New York lost a purse with seven dollars trunk keys and a needle book on an interurban street car as she and friends returned from South Bend Tuesday evening. She and her mother Mrs Frances M. Smith are guests of Fred Parrish at 607 Prospect Street and plan Nov 10 visits in Kansas Denver Portland and other Pacific coast points before returning to New Orleans for winter. The loss inconveniences due to missing trunk keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma F. Smith
Rochester
N. Y
South Bend
Miss Smith
Frances M. Smith
New Orleans
No Objections to Sewers Public Works Sets Bids
The Johnson's River side addition and Madison and Wa ter streets sewer project faced no objections at today’s public works hearing. Bids will be received on November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Johnson’s Riverside Addition
Madison and
Water Streets
Orators vie as Harrison monument unveiled in Indianapolis
Summary notes both parties delivering strong speeches amid ongoing campaign energy. The article highlights the unveiling of the Harrison monument in Indianapolis and reports on related political events, weather, and local incidents across Indiana. It mentions railroad pass rulings in Washington, a presidential race context, and various public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Monument
Indianapolis
Zeppelin
America
Washington Dispatch
Indiana
Jay Cooke
Schuylerville
N. Y
United States
Cleveland Street
Weather Forecast Notes
Government forecast indicates fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Local conditions show partly cloudy skies and light winds. Maximum and minimum temperatures are not listed. wind speed around 0 to 10 mph.
Farewell reception for Grace Lutheran pastors ends twenty years
A large Grace Lutheran congregation gathered Tuesday evening to bid Rev. and Mrs. Charles E. Rice goodbye as they left for Bellefontaine Ohio. The 13½ year pastorate was remembered with heartfelt tributes from A. R. Kesler Emil V. Anderson and others. The program included songs speeches a choir with solos and a reading by Phyllis Kelly plus a band performance by the Sidney Cornet Band and a reception at the Biddle home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Charles E. Rice
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Sidnay Cornet
Fred Waters
A. R. Kesler
Rice
Emil V. Anderson
Mr. Rice
A. B. Kelb
Fern Pease
C. W. Kantz
Flora Smart Tickert
Frances Brennan
Barbara Wellner
Kolb
Neilson
Phyllis Kelly
Little Briar Rose
Hassler Returns with Forty Two Bass Trophies
Charles G. Hassler returns from Tippecaroe Lake with forty two bass and five prize catches photographed by John Inbody. Three bass weighed six pounds each, one weighed five, and one four pounds. A hoped for eight pounder escaped after wrecking a fifteen dollar rod and tackle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Hassler
Tippecaroe Lake
John Inbody
Hassler
Mr. Hassler
Wade
Hains Defends Brother in Defense of Capt Hains Accusations
Maj John P Hains speaks in defense of Capt Peter Hains accusing perceived demoralization at Fort Hamilton by young wives. Emma Goldman barred from speaking in Indianapolis as police seal Propylaeum. Cleveland Central Trust seeks federal receiver for street railway system amid bond issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Hains
Capt. Hains
Emma Goldman
New York
Fort Hamilton Army Post
Claudia Hains
John P. Hains
Peter Hains
Hains
Cleveland
Central Trust Co. of
Central Trust Co
Cleveland Electric Railway Co
Cleveland Railway Co
Pocket-picking arrest at Kern meeting in Warsaw
Warsaw police arrested a man who identified himself as Vogle twenty eight after he was detected in the act by Officer Douglas. He and two presumed companions from Elkhart were taken into custody during the Kern meeting this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Kern
Vogle
Douglas
Elkhart
Democratic Contributions List From St. Louis
State Chairman Rubey announced campaign contributions before the election. The donations range from 25 cents to 750 dollars, reflecting the Democratic national platform pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
St. Louis
Democratic National Platform
Rubey
Cigar Maker Benjamin Ramsey Dies After Street Collapse
Benjamin Ramsey, 65, of Wilson Cigar Co., collapsed on Main Street Tuesday night. He was treated by a physician at the station, moved to the Golden Hotel, and found dead about 2 PM after a chambermaid found him unconscious. Coroner Dewey has not yet filed a report. Ramsey had daughters in Elkhart Goshen and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Ramsey
Wilson Cigar Co
Main Street
Golden Hotel
Elkhart
William Pease
High Street
Goshen
Quer
Big Four
Chicago
Ramsey
Dewey
Upham Denies Kern End-of-Campaign Claim
Fred W. Upham assistant treasurer of the Republican campaign fund rejects J. W. Kern's charge that $100000 from trusts was sent to Indiana. He states no funds have left his office and calls the claim an end-of-the-campaign yarn, adding he does not know Mr. Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upham
Kern
Chicago
Fred W. Upham
Republican Campaign Fund
J. W. Kern
Indiana
Mr. Sims
Indiana Democrats Promise US Senate Seats Amid Governor Race
In Indianapolis on October 28, chatter from political HQs centers on four leading Democrats expected to win United States Senate seats if a Democratic legislature is chosen. Named are Samuel Ralston, C. G. Conn, and B. F. Shively, with Conn shifting support to Marshall. The prospect reportedly outshines an Independence League gubernatorial bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
Samuel Ralston
Marshall
C. G. Conn
Ralston
B. F. Shively
Independence League
Secret rate claims against Penn Railroad and Standard Oil
Edward K. Johnson, a Penn Railroad freight agent, testified that the Standard Oil company was the only shipper from Olean to Rochester, a 106 mile route, and that a 9 cent per barrel rate was used without filing with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Independent shippers reportedly paid up to 28 cents per barrel for similar distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Standard Oil Company
Edward K. Johnson
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Olean
Rochester
Zeppelin Flight With Prince Henry At Zeppelins
Prince Henry of Prussia spent hours aloft with Count Zeppelin aboard the remodeled airship. He steered for miles, praised the craft’s handling, and telegraphed the emperor declaring felt as safe as on his flagship. The balloon flew from 10 p.m. to sunset, carrying five men throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrichshafen
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Count Zeppelin
Prince Henry
Zeppelin
Awill
Steerstain
Eunset
Zion Special Carries Independence Candidate in Indiana Tour
A Zion Special auto tour with J. M. Zion of Clark's Hill and Hearst gubernatorial hopefuls rolls through Indiana. Col. C. A. Windell and A. W. Dash accompany, with Roy McNamara as driver. The nine week trip, touring towns at each stop, claims independent league backing and aims for Logansport after Elkhart and Warsaw segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
J. M. Zion
Clark’s Hill
Ind
Hearst
Col. C. A. Windell
A. W. Dash
Roy McNamara
Pathfinder
Windell
Iconoclast
Chicago
Eikhart
Warsaw
Logamsport
Elkhart
Main
Independence League
Dash
League
Good Word for the Birds at Audubon Meeting
William Dutcher, president of the National Association of Audubon Societies, warned at the annual meeting in New York that Americans destroy insect eating birds, costing about 800 million dollars in crop losses yearly. He urged a fund to counter commercial bird killers in state legislatures. He said the public must protect wild birds for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Dutcher
National Association of Audubon Societies
American Museum of Natural
United States
Dutcher
Railroad Pass Rules for Ex-Employees Released
The interstate commerce commission announced rulings allowing bona fide ex employees to receive free passes when traveling to re enter railroad service. Families of employees who died natural deaths are not eligible for passes, unlike families of employees killed in the line of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Perfume Origins: Fau de Cologne by Ferina
The perfume Fau de Cologne, created by Johann Maria Ferina over two centuries ago, blends neroli citron bergamot orange and rosemary oils into its fragrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Johann Maria Ferina
Armenian Society Telegram to Roosevelt on 50th Birthday
At a Philadelphia meeting the Armenian Society sent a telegram to President Roosevelt offering heartfelt greetings and congratulations on his fiftieth birthday. It notes the Ottoman Empire’s people will always remember his name for blessings shared with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Armenian Society of Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Ottoman Empire
FATES AGAINST HIM His New House Is In Ashes Story of an Office Cat
Nashville. Tad. Ret. The house of John Poling, near Neesmore, burned to ashes with contents totaling 3700 dollars. Ernest Dunican rescued the 80 year old Poling from the smoke as the roof collapsed. Poling, preparing to marry, survived with insurance of 800 dollars and plans to relocate with his children afterward. In Brook Indiana a separate fire caused 9000 dollars in losses across a restaurant, hotel, and meat market with minor injuries to Vandervoort from an explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
John Poling
Neesmore
Ernest Dunican
Polling
Poling
Jimnigan
Dunigan
Dunnigan
Hte
Prather
Martinsville
Brook
Ind
Thomas Horn
McMillen
Vandervoort
Mullan
Stage
Bob the Cat Returns After Train Adventure
Shelbyville Indiana October 28 Bob the cat once a frequent hanger around the Big Four freight office disappeared last Wednesday. He rode a passenger train to Indianapolis where he became wedged in a coach and was ejected. Days later an express messenger heard a cat meowing aboard and saw Bob jump to the platform. He headed back to the freight office to resume his old post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Bob
Big Four
Indianapols
Indianapolis
Cheap Job of Jury Fixing in LaPorte Trial
In LaPorte Indiana on October 28 a jury in the case of Steve Juumoyitsch versus the Stevens brothers failed to reach a verdict over alienation of affection. The Stevens brothers were arrested for jury bribing as city policeman William Blakeman and bartender William Bell face charges for accepting bribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Ind
Gust
George Stevens
Steve Juumoyitsch
Stevens Brothers
William Blakeman
William Bell
Blakeman
Bell
Drought Worsens in Southern Indiana District
Evansville reports a deepening drought with only one measurable rain on Oct 7 totaling .26 inch. Farmers say they cannot bring crops to town as they haul water for their stock, highlighting severe water shortages across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Giving Up Medicine to Preach Pastor Mack Resigns Med Practice
LaPorte Indiana October 28 Dr G S Mack coroner of LaPorte county resigns as coroner and retires from medical practice to enter the ministry He will serve as pastor of a Swedenborgian church in Toledo Ohio Natural Gas Fatality Vincennes October 28 a match lit in an upstairs bedroom where a gas jet leaked caused an explosion wrecking part of the building Ida Badollet died from burns and her father Henry Badotet was severely burned while trying to stamp out the flames Bryan attacks Governor Hughes boosts Republican margin in New York Empire State
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Ind
GS. Mack
Mack
Toledo
Vincennes, Inc
Ida Badollet
Henry Badotet
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York Township
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Miles Medical C
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Emma Goldman Barredt
Propylaeum
Bookwalter
Zion Special
FATES
Octogenarian
Hughes
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