Murder at a spelling bee leaves bystander wounded
At a spelling match near Double Ridge schoolhouse three miles from Simpson Johnson County John Adams killed Frank Rushing and wounded Greeley Jones. Adams, rejected by Miss Sarah Hill, ambushed Rushing and then shot Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Frank Rushing
Greeley Jones
John Adams
Double Ridge
Simpson
Johnson County
Adams
Rushing
Sarah Hill
Miss Hill
Greely Jones
Wayne Circuit Court Mandamus Forces Michigan Telephone to Restore Detroit Service
The Wayne Circuit Court orders the Michigan Telephone Company to extend full service and connections to remaining Detroit Telephone subscribers. After acquiring Detroit, the firm cut off standard service when upgrading its switchboard and raising rates. The court says the buyout bound the company to Detroit's operating ordinance terms.
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Detroit, Mich
Wayne Circuit
Michigan Telephone Company
Detroit Telephone Company
Michigan Company
Detroit Company
Two Deaths From Heart Disease in Illinois
In Quincy Illinois on March 24 Capt Josiah Barnes who hosted Gen E B Hamilton who died suddenly on Thursday collapsed the same way on Saturday The Riverside township Republicans wrangled over two ticket nominations Gen Hamilton was arguing the case when he was stricken by heart paralysis and died The same illness struck Capt Barnes who was listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Ill
Josiah Barnes
E. B. Hamilton
Riverside Township
Hamilton
Barnes
Dalby Will Leaves Large Charity Bequests
The will of Mrs. Sarah Ann Dalby, deceased, leaves $50,000 to heirs and distribute charity bequests including $1,000 to the Missionary Society of the M. E. Church, $1,000 to Bishop Martzell African work, $1,000 to Bishop Taylor’s supporting work, $3,000 to Wesley Hospital, $500 to Deaconess Home in Chicago, $50 to Erring Woman’s Home Chicago, $500 to American Bible Society, and $15,000 to Church Extension Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Ill
Sarah Ann Dalby
Missionary Society M. E. Church
Martzell
Bishop Taylor
Wesley Hospital
Deaconess
Chicago
Erring Woman’s
Whole Family Poisoned in Emporia Mystery
In Emporia Kansas on March 24 Frank Gadberry his wife and two children were poisoned at supper. The incident recalls a previous six month episode when the entire family fell suddenly ill with poisoning like symptoms. Canned goods are suspected again as the probable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kas
Frank Gadberry
Missionary Council Dates Announced for Illinois District
The Rev. J. M. Thoburn Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church for India has announced missionary council dates for southern Illinois. Olney March 30 31 Au Quoin April 1 Carmi April 4 Alton April 3 4 Lebanon April 5 6 Salem April 7.
Rocky Mountain Tea Promotes Health by Houseworth Bros
A brief advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea by Houseworth Bros touts toning effects on body and brain and claims to drive away impurities, promising wellness from a tonic labeled 365c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Tea
Houseworth Bros
Boy Strangled in Cadet Test Practice Mishap
Milwaukee March 24 John Brown 16 son of John Brown Super intendent Bradley Metcalf Co was found dead in his room while preparing for an Annapolis physical exam. An improvised gym with two ropes tied to a broom handle served as a turning pole. He became entangled and could not free himself as the rope tightened around his neck. He had recently joined the Turners for physical culture aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
John Brown
Bradley Metcalf Company
Young Brown
Annapolis
Turners
Demands Rejected by Agents in Textile Dispute
Lowell faces potential townwide strike as mill agents refuse the Textile Union wage demands. About 16 200 workers would be affected if a general strike occurs. Unions to meet Wednesday to vote on strike action after delay in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Textile Council
Boston
United Mine Workers outline strike plan amid adjournment guess
Shamokin officials say joint convention may adjourn without a strike declaration while a special committee report aims to present operator demands. In Indianapolis the union levied a 10 cent member assessment to fund a strike, with $100,000 in hand and a projected $200,000 or more when ordered. Charleston reports expectations of a Virginia and West Virginia strike and possible immediate conference between operators and miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Special Committee
Indianapolis
Virginia
West Virginia
Wilson
Treasury
Charleston
W. Va
W. B. Wilson
Could Not Breathe. Quick Cure for Coughs and Colds
An old remedy claim states One Minute Cough Cure quickly eases coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat or lung troubles with promises of fast relief and restoration of breathing.
Doan's Kidney Pills Back Usher Relief Endorsed by Fireman
Elkhart resident Richard Gardner, Sr., a Lake Shore railroad fireman, recounts severe back pain and kidney trouble. After other remedies failed, he used Doan's Kidney Pills, reporting rapid relief and strengthened back and kidney function. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, 50 cents. Remember the name.
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Elkhart
Richard Gardner, Sr
Garfield Avenue
Lake Shore Railroad
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Oil Steamer Major Barrett Identified After North Carolina Fire
Charleston reports the steamer burned off the North Carolina coast was the Major Barrett. The oil steamer bound from Sabine Pass Texas to New York, with Philadelphia as home port. A passing vessel is believed to have rescued the crew.
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Charleston
S. C
North Carolina
Major Barrett
Sabine Pass
Tex
New York
Philadelphia
Granite City and St Louis Railroad Founded in Illinois
Springfield March 24 Secretary of State Rose authorized the Granite City and St Louis Railroad Company with capital stock of 500000 to build a line from Granite City through Venice to St Louis advancing regional rail expansion and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Railroad Incorporated
Springfield
Rose
Granite
Night patrol by girls at Gaston Glass factory in Marion
In Marion Indiana on March 24 a novel patrol by girls guards the Gaston Glass factory area. They perform picket duty to prevent other girls from taking their positions during a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Gaston Glass Factory
Maxnic Wins Western Produce Stakes in San Francisco
In San Francisco on March 24 Maxnic a colt bred and owned by Burns and Waterhouse captured the Western Produce Stakes the richest two year old stake of the season worth nearly $16,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Maxnic
Burns & Waterhouse
Klondike company seeks stockholder input on operations
Gard reports the Klondike company, with $25 000 capital and Dawson Territory holdings, asks stockholders employees of the Big Four system to vote on continuing to press claims in the Klondike or withdraw. President Blizard pledges to pay a reasonable assessment to redeem the best claim. a meeting is set for April 1 to decide the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gard
Klondike “Company
Big Four
Klondike
Dawson
Charles Hayden
Lionel Gilchrist
Blizard
Paving Plan in LaPorte Halted by Court Action
LaPorte Indiana March 24 The first legal action to stop paving fourteen streets contracted to Vandusen Co for 100000 was filed Saturday in the circuit court Property owners remonstrating argue over two thirds oppose the work and it is unnecessary Judge Richter issued a temporary restraining order pending further hearing Leading attorneys are retained and the dispute may reach the state supreme court regardless of outcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Ind
Vandusen & Co
Michigan City
Circuit Court
Richter
Supreme Court
Indiana coal operators seal secret pooling deal
Terre Haute Indiana March 24 the bituminous coal operators in the field north of the National road controlling about one third of state output have formed a pooling arrangement for selling about 2 000 000 tons annually. The plan employs 3 000 men and was kept secret to avoid alerting miners during wage scale talks.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Banquet For Fitzhugh Lee Held In Carbondale
Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee received an elaborate reception and banquet in Carbondale Illinois hosted by Spanish War Veterans and the Grand Army post. He delivered an eloquent address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
Carbondale
Grand Army Post
Barry torpedo boat destroyer launched in Philadelphia
The Barry the third in its class of torpedo boat destroyers was launched in Philadelphia on March 24 Miss Charlotte Barnes a descendant of Commodore Barry christened the vessel as the ceremony marked a milestone for the fleet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Barry
Charlotte Barnes
Commodore Barry
Death Revealed Mystery
Jacob Hamel was found dead in his Fort Wayne lodgings after living there 25 years. A coroner’s examination revealed patched clothes concealing treasury notes and gold coins totaling 1400 dollars. Letters link him to a long ago love affair in Peoria Illinois. More money may be discovered in a further search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jacob Hamel
Treasury
Peoria
Ill
Russian Battleship Retzivan Joins Czar Navy
The battleship Retzivan newly completed for the Russian government at Cramp's shipyard has been officially added to the czar's navy in Philadelphia on March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cramp’s
Boy Stoned to Death in Lindenwald Quarrel
Francis Matlock aged 12 died at his Lindenwald home after a quarrel with playmates. Police say he was stoned to death. The incident occurred in Hamilton California on March 24.
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Hamilton
Francis Matlock
Lindenwald
Gunshot Fatality in Washington Ind by Wife
Liberty Kempf of Kempf Bros. was shot and killed by his wife at their home in Washington Indiana. Kempf, a prominent local figure, had a history of intemperance and domestic strife including instances of intimidation and a prior police summons. The couple had just returned from a California pleasure trip and reportedly quarrelled yesterday prior to the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Liberty Kempf
Kempf Bros
Kempf
California
Milk disquiet ends with new farmhand in town
A Baltimore News report quotes a young housewife accusing milk of excess water. The milkman promises reform, blaming a salt overfeed by the farmer’s new worker. The incident highlights dairy quality concerns in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Newa
Ear-Marks Patron-Lets and Twisted Pretzel Cigar
Dialogue captures a judge quipping about Prince Henry cigars described as weeds twisted in the middle like pretzels. The exchange highlights humorous coinage and dealer reply in a courtroom setting.
Squeezed to Death by a Log in Cass County
Albert Tyler a young farmer near Lincoln Cass county Indiana died on Everet Gore's farm after a falling tree trunk rolled onto him while cutting a leaning log. Gore called for help but the log was too heavy and Tyler died from the pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Albert Tyler
Lincoln
Cass County
Everett Gore
Tyler
Gore
Death of Capt. A. C. Brown in Fort Wayne Indiana
Fort Wayne Indiana March 24 Captain A C Brown 64 died Saturday. Formerly in the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern local freight office. Born in eel river township he never lived outside the county except during the civil war. He served as private in Company F Twelfth Indiana volunteers and later captain of Company E Eighty eighth Indiana. Member of the Loyal Legion. Survived by a widow and a married daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort. Wayne
Ind
A. C. Brown
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Eel-river
Indiana
Fraternities sue to halt tax collection at De Pauw
Phi Psi and other De Pauw University fraternities filed in Green Castle Indiana a circuit court suit to enjoin Putnam County Treasurer Edwards from taxing fraternity property. They claim exemption as social and fraternal organizations under the law. The suit has been contemplated for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastel
Ind
Phi Psi
de Pauw University
Putnam County
Edwards
Rat fire scare and barnyard bets in Tipton county
John Pruett's white rat struck a match nearly causing a blaze before Mrs. Pruett put it out. Curtis Thompson of Tangier bet he could throw a stone a quarter mile. he lost. Prosperity in Tipton county brings roaming chicken coops as fliers. George Bower's coop wandered miles away while the friers vanished.
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John Pruett
Rockville
Curtis Thompson
Tangier
Tipton County
George Bower
Chicago Sausage Makers Slay Thousands of Horses
Claims allege Chicago sausage makers slaughter over 15 000 decrepit horses and mules each year with no regard to dogs or cats. Meanwhile Indiana sees rising demand for the dish amid the controversy surrounding these practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana
Domesticology Education for Girls Suggested
Nearly every Indiana newspaper argues for extended home economics education for girls after common schooling. The proposal includes roastology boilology stitchology darnology pathology and broad domesticology with a note that some spankology at the start might help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hancock County Warns Farmers About Wagon Road Damage
Hancock county commissioners cautioned farmers that traveling with wagons when the mid is more than hub deep damages roads. The advisory urges using alternative routes or delaying travel to protect road surfaces and avoid costly repairs.
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Hancock County
Woman's Summer Home Furned in Illinois Fire Loss
Fire destroyed the Carlsbad Hotel and sanitarium near Nashville Illinois. Managed by Dr. Fitzgerald of St Louis the property was owned by the Nashville Mineral Springs and Electric Light Company leased to the Woman's Christian Home. Mrs Springer of St Louis leased it for vacation use by clerks shop and factory girls. Estimated value about 15000 with 10000 insurance.
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Nashville
Ill
Carlsbad
Dr. Fitzgerald
St. Louis
Nashville Mineral Springs and Electric Light Company
Planning Merger Suit in Pacific Northwest States
Attorney General W. B. Stratton of Washington has been in consultation with Douglas about a proposed suit against the Northern Securities company on behalf of Washington. None of the merger parties are citizens of Washington Montana or North Dakota. Montana and Washington may bring suit, with Montana expected to act first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Claims Lead in Cough Remedy
Advertisers tout Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as the best remedy for deep seated coughs and colds. It promises a cure in one day and notes public favor for the old reliable medicine.
Young Earl of Sea field Inherits Titles At 12
The young earl of Seafield inherits an earldom two viscountcies and two baronies though he has no lands to maintain his dignities. This note contrasts hereditary titles with tangible wealth and land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Seafield
N. Y
Sun
Had I really loved you the only girl I miss
A fragmentary excerpt shows a tender exchange where a man affirms his love, while the woman comments on missed fun. The lines echo a sentimental, conversational street of Chicago Daily News style.
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Chicago Daily
News
Acquitted of Forgery Charge in Logansport Trial
Logansport Indiana March 24 Attorney George P Chase son of Judge Dudley Chase of the Cass circuit court was acquitted by a jury in the circuit court Judge Palmer of Monticello presided Chase faced a charge of forging a thousand dollar note sold to Jordan Hecht a broker a year ago Hecht filed the charge Chase escaped nine months and surrendered in January at Kansas City before being brought back for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
George P. Chase
Dudley
Chase
Hte
Cass Circuit Court
Palmer
Monticello
Jordan Hecht
Hecht
Kansas City
Florence Burns Free After Murder Charge Dismissed
Florence Burns, held five weeks on a murder accusation in the Glen Island Hotel death of Walter T. Brooks, was discharged by Justice Mayer after the prosecution failed to establish a case.
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Florence Burns
New York
Walter T. Brooks
Glen Island
Mayer
Ridgely Named National Bank Examiner
Edward Ridgely, longtime cashier of Ridgely National Bank in Springfield Til, has been appointed by his brother William Barrett Ridgely, the U S comptroller of the currency, as a national bank examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ridgely
Springfield
Til
Ridgely National Bank
William Barrett Ridgely
The
Treasury
National Bank
Carnegie Library Project Advances in Tipton
March 24 report from Tipton Indiana notes Mrs Samuel Matthews, president of the public library, announces city funds totaling ten thousand dollars are provided to maintain and establish a suitable site for erecting a library building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Tipton
Ind
Prince Henry's Son Waldemar Reported Seriously Ill
Berlin reports Prince Henry’s son Waldemar is seriously ill, more so than thought after his Dresden trip. He has trouble walking and is frequently carried about. Waldemar marked his thirteenth birthday on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry
Berlin
Waldemar
Dresden
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Digestion Relief
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims the product digests food without the stomach’s aid, relieves fullness and bloating, and prevents belching. A testimonial from Lemuel James of Marysville Ohio praises its effects after long years of dyspepsia. The ad notes pricing for the bottle and its higher value size.
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Lemuel James
Marysville
C. Dewitt& Co
Cage
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