Insane Firestarter Bott Captured After Citywide Blaze Rampage
Clon Bott, a well known young man, attempted to burn a dozen buildings yesterday evening, triggering multiple fires across the city. Firefighters saved key structures as police and Sheriff’s deputies closed in, with Bott arrested by Police Judge Dreibel, deputy sheriffs, and patrolmen before a seventh blaze could start. Bott confessed to several fires during interrogation at the station, after escapes and repeated hospital stays.
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Clon Bott
Wiggan
Dreibothiss
Ryan
Rick
Kelley
Allade
F. IL. Bohne & Brother
Calvin Street
Robert B. Dreibel- Mes
Matt
Bott
Bot
Calhoun Street
Meyers Jirdry
Washington ‘Boulevard
Poltea Station
Suephion
Gorsline
Journal-Gazette
Ankenbruck & Potthof
Drethelvizstad
Sharks Ryan
Bek
Vatroiman Kelley
Bote
Rilo
Bolt
Toma City
Jas
Beveridge as Roosevelt running mate cited in Washington rumors
The Washington dispatch notes widespread talk of Albert Jeremiah Beveridge as a possible vice presidential choice for Theodore Roosevelt. Beveridge, once mocked as a youth, is now viewed as a strong, expansive figure in public life with growing influence, seen as a capable partner for the President. Continued on Page Tod.
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Washington
Beveridge
Avallatie
Roosevelt
Albert Jeremiah Beveridge
Indi
Ara, Mwe
Ufe
CAPT SMITH ELECTED TREASURER OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD
Captain Bob Smith joins Allen Hamilton and Charles Bash as the new school board to meet and organize with Bash named president, Hamilton secretary, and Eugene B. Smith treasurer. The group discussed district affairs with Superintendent Study, focusing on executive work and upbuilding of the schools.
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Charles S. Bash
Bob. Smith
Allen Hamilton
Cash
Charles S. Bush
Eugene B. Smith
Gubge
Captain Smith
Schouls
Withal
Declare for War Over Arbitration in Chicago Hotel Strike
In Chicago the strike by hotel and restaurant workers continues as the strikers deny arbitration. The union joint board rejects all overtures and demands that owners negotiate individually. Some hotels resume normal service while assistance from surrounding towns helps many workers return. President Gompers plans further talks on Wednesday.
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Chicago
Jung Ih
Gompora
Striters' Unions
Gampers
American Federation
Dedication of Soldiers Monument upstages South Bend parade
South Bend on June 28 plans a streetscape parade and a mayoral greeting for the 925,000 soldiers’ monument dedication. County Commissioner J N Miller will present the monument. Judge Timothy B Howard and Notre Dame president Morris will speak. Congressman Shively and others slated to address. excursion trains from distant points expected.
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South Bend
Ind
Fogarty
J. N. Miller
Timothy B. Howard
Morris
Notre Dame University
B. F. Shively
Rick
G. A. Rh
George W. Grubbs
Oren Pohnts
Gaesburg
Youth Shot by Unloaded Revolver in Muncie Incident
In Muncie Indiana on June 11 a 15 year old boy named James Reaver was handling a revolver he believed unloaded when it discharged. The bullet passed through his hat and entered the forehead causing a serious condition. The weapon was reported as malfunctioning and the incident is being investigated.
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Muncie
Ind
Tames Reaver
Belgrade selects Prince Peter Karageorgevitch king of Servia
Belgrade June 15 Prince Peter Karageorgevitch unanimously elected king by the assembly and senate after a general amnesty resolution. Crowds cheered as the news spread while in Geneva reports said clashes erupted between supporters of the new king and Milan son of the murdered King Alexander. Milan, living in Constantinople, had issued proclamations. his supporters’ placards were torn down by Peters backers.
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Peter Karageorgevitch
Servia
Belgrade
Peter Kitrageorgevitch
Servig
Wenate and Skupsteling
Kilna
Peter
Telegrant
Felgrade
Milan
Prince Karageord continues claim to throne
Geneva June 14 Prince Petar Karageord coronation line telegraphed his acceptance of the serving throne a nine year old boy on West Main street was injured by a firecracker explosion powder entering his eye with medical aid provided by Dr Ranke
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M. L. Jane’s Photographers’ Supply Store
West Wayne Street
The
Chemical Engine
Geneva
Prinse Petar Karag
Iid Niney Boyer
Weat Malin Street
Ranke
Heppner Destruction After Cloudburst Kills Hundreds
Portland dispatch reports Heppner Oregon wiped out by a cloudburst around six in the evening. As many as five hundred people dead with actual tallies rising. telegraph and telephone lines down, rescue chaotic. A seven mile report cites three hundred bodies recovered. walls of water swept into the gulch, killing occupants and sweeping away homes, with only higher ground buildings escaping.
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Portland
Ore
Heppner
Morrow County
Odlock
Hepner
Dent
Sinles
Anc
Death Claims Frank Byer in Fort Wayne
Francis W. Byer longtime private secretary to J B McKim superintendent of the western division dies at Hope hospital after brain tumor. 32 native of Zelienople Pa. Survived by wife and parents. Funeral planned in Zelienople. Also notices for Mrs Elizabeth Fort death and infant Mathilda Christe death from flooding incident. Arthur Kirn funeral set for Thursday.
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Francis W. Byer
J. B. Metin
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Hope Hospital
Webnek
Mr Byer
Hone Hospital
Byer
Zelingple
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Youngstown
Ohio
Uge
New Castle
Perdue
St. J.B. McKim
Cathun Street
Zalltnople
Asher
Preaton
Zelinople
Elizabeth Fort
William Fate
Chicago Stroat
Schenyan
Hte
Mathilda
Otto Christe
John Street
Luehr
Oft Zion Taitheram Church
St Concordia
Arthur Kirn
Rin Emmans Lutheran Church
Grand Jury Investigates Bribery Claims Against City Councilman Culbertson
In Ansvitar Indiana the grand jury begins hearings into bribery charges against Councilman Culbertson. They allege he attempted to influence four fellow members over the Cumberland Telephone company franchise renewal. Depositions were taken in a city case against the city as evidence surfaced. Council members were subpoenaed.
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Ansvitar
Ind
Culbertson
Cumberland Telephone Company
Injimelion
Cumberland Company
Graml
Forest fires in Michigan threaten timber near Marquette
Forest fires rage in the eastern upper peninsula near Akerman and surrounding areas. Much standing timber and logging byproducts including dogs, cartwood, and tanbark are burned. Several tramper ramps saved after a hard fight. rains needed soon to reduce loss.
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Marquette
Mich
Aekerman
Upper Peninsula
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Sauertetz’s
West
Washington ‘Street
Jackson Street
Wayne
Derry
John
Peters
George S
McKee
Ward
Thlorecht
Hosu
Aden Neberll
Dacksen Street
Fre
Baker Street
Nicholas L. Leyknrt
Broadway
Ankenbruck & Potthois Grocery
East
Washington Street
Young Bott
Clem ‘Bott
Gavetta
Ariata
Eugene 8. Smith
Capt. Smith
Organization OF the New
Mr. Bash
Hamilton
Pesce
Ing Normal Service
King OF
Prince
Elne Peter Ty Culver
Oregon
Charles & Bash
Frank Byer
Young Railroad
J. G
Grand Jury
Michigan
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