Postmaster Shoots Cashier in Columbus Mystery
May 14. Wil Wallace, cashier of the Columbus post office and a prominent state politician, shot himself after a cash shortage of about 22 000. Postmaster Harry Krumm reported the missing funds as inspectors prepared to audit Wallace's books. Wallace died at Protestant Hospital with no chance of recovery.
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Perce
Wilrallace
Columbus
Reputlian
Harry Krumm
Wallace
Post Office
PostmasteKromm
J. J. Gaines
W. Hardy
PISTOLS ADDED FOUR TO LIST
Bristol Tennessee May 14 Thirteen men have been killed at Alta Pass North Carolina on Southern and Western railway construction work since Saturday News reached here at an explosion in which nine were killed another killed and four others fatally injured In attempting to satrest John Faut at Alta Pass Day fired superintendent of carried and Anderson ran from hiding after killing Kidd he was shot to death by Hale
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Bristol
Tenn
Alte. Pass
N. C
Southern & Western Railway
Anitonthy
Satrest
John Faut
Alta Pass
Kidd
Hale
Train Disaster Devastates Southern Coast. Death Toll Rises
Survivors recount a catastrophic wreck on the Southern Pacific line near Honda where burning debris, twisted steel, and steam trapped passengers. The Rajah Temple crowd from Reading suffered heavy losses as rescue efforts struggled under chaos and collapsing structures.
Albright Murder Suspected as Wife’s Mother Killshot
May 13 Maysville Alabama. Frank Albright, a prominent local merchant, was shot to death in his bed by his mother in law Sarah Connally with a double barreled shotgun. Connally admits killing him after reports of his abuse of his wife and two children.
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Maysville
Ala
Frank Albright
Sarah Connally
Albright
Hunterville
Brunswick Man Arrested After Shooting Boy in Quarrel
In Brunswick Maine on May 13 a boy named Heath aged 18 died after a quarrel with a companion. The suspected shooter was arrested as authorities investigate the incident and local families mourn the tragedy.
Firefighters Fend Off Deadly Basement Blaze At New York Office
Sixty firemen battled a blaze at a New York office on Broadway. The fire began in an unexplain ed basement filled with desks oil and carbon paper, choking smoke forced crews to retreat and others to carry unconscious colleagues to the sidewalk. Several hospitalized in serious condition but expected to recover. Loss estimated under 10000 dollars.
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New York
Broadway
Companieg
Antony
Poisoned man dies amid jail sentence dispute in Blairsville
George Robinsteen a Fla mner Steel Co. owner died suddenly near Blairsville while being transported for a six month jail term. He and brother John were found guilty of stock fraud. George reportedly carried poison to end his life rather than serve the sentence. John remained jailed and plans unclear.
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Pittsburg
George Robinsteen
Fla@mner Steel Co
Blairsville
John
George
California
Blatraville
Obituary of Mrs Elizabeth Wessel
Mrs Elizabeth Wessel nee Laake died aged 61 years 18 days in Ferdinand Indiana. She was born in Cincinnati Ohio and moved with her parents at a young age. In 1870 she married Ben Westh and had several children. The funeral was held at St Ferdinand cemetery with many friends expressing sympathy.
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Mra
Elizabeth Wessel
Cident
Ohio
Elisabeth
Wessel
Ben
St. Ferdinand
There'll Be No Strike Denver May 15
Multiple brief items report labor and crime events across U S locations. A Denver conference ends with concessions and no strike at the Denver and Rio Grande. Panama notes a shift in steam shovel worker demands. Jon Rouge Louisiana reports the death of Ernest Blanchard and two others. Lincoln reports a mob threat tied to a Decatur killing. Parker South Dakota notes a tornado fatality. Chicago details a fatal machinery accident injuring Grace Lemont.
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Denver
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Panama
Ahen
Col. Gothals
Jon-Rouge
Ernest Blanchard
Mius - Mélite Blanchard
Lincoln
Neb
Bert Phillins
Decatur
W. F. Copple
Murder of 4 year old Andrew Malaney shocks Cedar Grove
New York May 13 report says 4 year old Andrew Malaney of Cedar Grove New Jersey was abducted in under half an hour and murdered with his head crushed his body hidden in bushes. The piece also includes stray advice on horse hoof care and shoe maintenance for spring.
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New York
Andrew Malaney
Cedar Grove
N. J
Local Notes Highlight Social Visits and Local News
Ex Senator Milburn defends Coffey’s son in Louisville murder trial. Visitors include Mrs Johnson and daughter Hazal from Ireland. Prosecution themes at Petersburg Circuit Court. rumors of candidates for judge and prosecutor. Community buzz on new traction line from Indianapolis to Evansville excites locals.
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Milburn
Louisville
William G. Coffey
Dr. Johnson
Joe, Hazal
Ireland
Horace M. Kean
Petersburg
Traction Nnn
Indianapolis
Evansville
Adyeville Residents Make Business Trips This Week
Frank J. Moller and daughter Mary journeyed to Ferdi nand Tuesday. Leo Mueller and B Miles also traveled to Bt Meltrad Monday. Mr and Mrs Tony Denne passed through town Monday. Miss Ella Reasor was at Bt Melorad. Joe Hobbs and Jean Buckley were in town.
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Frank J. Moller
Mary
Ferdinand Tuseday
Leo Mueller
B. Miles
Meltrad
Mire
Tony Denne
Misa Ella Reasor
Melorad
Local Residents and Visitors Noted in Town Activities
Fragments show Dr Mayfield in town Friday and Minn Bernice Resener visiting Ida Jeffers Sunday. Misses Sadie Lizzie Florence Ollie Bernice visited Mrs Mary Meller Stini. Abe and George Aders from Mt Ent were in town Sunday. John Will Frank Mellek from Bristow Sunday. Rev Father Marka and Becker of St Meinrad were in town Tuesday. Wm Van Winkle from Outridge and Miss Josie Adere from Cannetton wed at Cannetton Wednesday. Max Baber of Troy and Miss Lomax of Bristow passed through town Tuesday. Mrs Josie Van Winkle visited Mary Moller Monday. Hopsmr and Hopl.
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Mayfield
Minn Bernice Resener
Ida Jeffers
Wm. van Winkle
Outridge
Josie Adere
Cannetton
Local Happenings and Social Notes in Valley Area
The week brought fine weather and a social hop at John Bret's with many attendees enjoying a pleasant evening. Music by Bayer and visits from Frank Ebenkamp and Paul Jasper highlight a string of local events. Neighbors Niehaus and Thacker families feature in visits, plantings to Kia, and Sunday gatherings with friends and relatives.
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Rajah Temple
Ready
Santa Barbara
San Luis Obispo
Honda
Pacific Beach
Brunawick
Maine
Heath
Pittsburg Steel
Shington
Congress
Meyer
Georgia
Ken
Lee
Vick Alter
Peayna
Wis
Pweher
Parker
Here
Ole Langgread
calpacdBy Machinery
Chicago
Grace Lemont
Weat
Quincy Street
8. M. C. Foxey Hollow
Teresa ‘Schumacher
Laulaville
Tretter
Laura
L. Tretter
Anton Drach
St. Meinrad Thoreday
John Kemper
Joe Kunst
St. Meinrad
John Trotter
Louieville
Oscar Keller
Sister Teresa
Anton Huelsman
C. Benken
Schnellville
Kemper
Henry
Lizzie
Schnaifit
Clem. Knust
George Englert
Oscar
Princeton
Trotters
Ella
Rose
Ida Metzger
Katie Kemper
Tresie
Rose Drach
Lena Knust
Messie
Vincent Metzger
Joe Knust
Jasper
Bomar Traflor
Joe Sherman
Megner Farm
W. A. Traylor
John L. Bets
H. M. Kean
Adyeville
Joe Hobbs
Jean Buckley
Sadie and
Lizzi
Florence
Ollie
Bernice
Mies
Mary Meller Stini
Abe
George Aders
Mtent
John, Will
Frank Mellek
Ab Bristow
Marka
Becker
Max Baber
Troy
C ‘Lomax
Bristow
Mrn
Josie van Winkle
Mary ‘Moller
Hopsmr
Bret
Bayer
Frank Ebenkamp
Nick Leinenbach
Ahorse
Martin ‘Bombolaski
F. Niehaus
Paul Jasper
Mias
Lizzie Bokmann
Cam
Ville
Andrew Thacker
Kia
Hembush
Niehaus
Stephan ‘Thacker
Maggie Schla Jand
Ila Reasor
Frank Tha
Frank Niehaus
Mr. Taylor
Siberia
Frank Thacker Wa Ie
H I Pebben's
Nash Cloud
Brother Neal
Tor
Mariah Hil
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