Peoria Police Foil Lynch Mob After Officer Slain
In Peoria Wisconsin on June 23 Detective Murphy was killed while arresting Billy McKay, a Negro desperado. A mob gathered, the fire department tried to aid, and McKay was moved to safety at county hall. Police used lights out tactics to prevent lynching, while rumors of further gatherings swept the city.
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Peoria
Wis
William J. Murphy
Billy’ McHay
Megro Desperado
Water
Batoo Sheety
Murphy
MecTay
Childwick
Jie
MeKay
A Hemanton
Wade
Mob confronts jail with armed guards in St Louis era
A mob refused entry to a county jail as about a dozen deputies and police stood outside with revolvers and rifles. Inside, twenty officers were stationed. authorities expected to manage without a lynching while another violent crime loomed in nearby East St Louis with a suspected black assailant. One victim, Annie Green, 25, was badly injured and later identified a suspect as a light yellow man, with pursuit ongoing by farmers and lawmen aided by East St Louis police, sheriff, and local volunteers.
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ST. Lotis
Tie White
East St
Annie Green
Shea
John Bring
East St. Lentis Y
Belleville
Erie
Pusles
East St. Lous
Clair County
Widow Mrs Olld Behrack Commits Suicide at Home
June 22 report from Laurange states Mrs Olld Behrack wife of a prominent physician died by self harm in her bedroom. Local physician Dr Schrock was away. Mrs Behrack, described as beloved and distressed by mental illness, reportedly hanged herself with a rope in a bedroom.
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Laurange
Olld Behrack
Schrock
Hibs
Els
Carnival Visitors Arriving In Town Amid Busy Hotels
Wayne's hotels were filled as carnival visitors poured in from nearby towns. Notables at the Zonal hosting include Aveline A Smuths wife Tecatiir Indiana Dolley Van Wert Mrs Mossman Blatton Autolalte Kiehler Hellake Sheldon Wayne Hico Latayette Stoner Garrett Wranie Warsaw Sedewici Ligonier Wood Cla m Randall Han Richmond Thompson Thompson Wingna rove Ligonte r.
Laborer Inherits $2,000,000 From Uncle in California
Boston June 23 A Boston laborer George Howard ebonald faces probate over $2,000,000 cash and valuable gold tubing left by his uncle William McDonald who died recently in California.
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Boston
George Howard Ebonald
Boon
William McDonald
Californa
Plymouth Rock Tour Sparks Welcoming Reactions Across Nation
A Plymouth Rock tour began in June with the statue traveling to cities nationwide. The campaign movement drew affectionate crowds and strong public interest as organizers highlighted the historic symbol's significance.
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Plymouth
Masa
Pend
Plymouth Rock
Jana
Soma
Henry Family Scattered As Henry Home Is Dismantled
Charles F. Fleury family scattered with Henry residence dismantled in Jackson Indiana. Household effects ready for shipment to Indianapolis and Walloon Lake Michigan. Mrs Henry travels to London for daughter Leah’s return. son George at Walloon Lake. Kilgore to move into Henry home in nearby city. Reunion planned after final sequestration.
New Comet Discovered by Borelly at Marsall Tune 21
Telegram from Lia Har vari observatory in Kiel reports a comet found by Borelly at Marsall on Tune 21 at 469 GMT. Observation notes nucleus and half observed, with progression 10 minutes. Data from Professor Krauts.
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Cambringe
Deas
Lia Harvari
Kiel
Borelly
Marsalles Tune
State relief plan for Kansas flood sufferers debated
Topeka June 23 The special session of the legislature will convene tomorrow with the governor opposing a half million dollar appropriation or any sum for flood sufferers He argues funding would be harmful and funds would not reach needy families Senator P O Scott proposes a four year no interest state loan to flood victims to be repaid.
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Topeka
Kis
P.O. Scott
Eagles Day Parade Opens Grand Carnival At League Park
The big Eagles carnival opened yesterday at League Park with a 1 PM parade led by Dr. W W Barnett and a sixteen-man police escort. An estimated 6 000 to 8 000 paid admittance and 9 000 locals and visitors were expected today as 12 shows, vaudeville, and the wild animal exhibit attract crowds. Speedy the high diver and the London Ghost show are among headliners in a busy program of rides, musical acts, and concessions.
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Thore
League Park
Bogin
Inc
Judge
West Berry
Barr
Montgomery
Calhoun
Jefferson
Webster
Io Wayne
Porlis
Hag
Pibli
Scala Alga
Nolte
Baby Mons Tat Ware
Zraud
London
Jody
Bsa
Dulletta
Enoch
Utyer
Indiana Sunday School Association Meets at Winona
The Indiana Sunday School association convened at Winona for a three day session starting June 23. Delegates numbering hundreds from nearly every county attended with many Christian workers from across the country. Rev Sol C Dickey gave the welcome. W C Natt presided and reviewed the year's work. Sunday school evangelization was the central theme with talks on Our Boys and Girls for Christ by W Pearse and other prominent workers sharing insights.
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Warsaw
Lanana State Sunday School Associaion
Winona
We Bllnd
Adam Giehe
Philadelphia
Sol. C. Dickey
W. C. Natt
Indiana Sunday School Association
W. 2. Pearse
Otago
Lie Association
Douglas B Douglass at Dartmouth 1904 class day exercises
Douglas B Douglass of Tor Wayne Ind delivered the class poem at Dartmouth College commencement exercises held in the old chapel in Colles Park Hanover N F L June 25. He is described as one of the most brilliant men in his graduating class and noted for literary talent.
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Imperial
Hanover
N.fl
Lundrot
Dartmouth Colleges
Colles
Park
Douglas B. Douglass
Tor
Wayne
Ind
Douglass
Hollingsworth
Boston shoe firm hit by creditors attachment
Boston creditors attach the wholesale department of Lamkin and Postar, filing debts estimated between 604000 and 740000 dollars with the assets of the firm. The cause of the trouble is not stated in available text.
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Boston
Juke 23
Wheelesale Dent
Lamkin & Postar
Angels
City Council Brief Session Amid Property Rights Talks
A brief city council session discussed the Pennsylvania Company’s attempts to align routes with property owners on Lafayette Street. Mayor Bergharl announced gas contract approval and orders to curb public health and sewer projects. franchises for the Fort Wayne and Goshen Traction were granted after committee review.
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Counnlhet
Urief
Deveid
Hie Fort
Toledy Street
Chine Lafayette
Tolude
Murray
McKim
Thinesmith & Simon
Rhinesmith & Simonson
Bergharls
Wie Comptrolley
McCulloch Park
Wayne
Victoria and Johns Avenues
Board of Works
Mort Wayne and Gosbon ‘Traction Company
War Road
G. W. Wolman
Adianapolis
Hix Business
Cole Leglert
Sush
Indiana Supreme Court Decisions Cover Important Subjects
Indiana Supreme Court decisions span diverse topics including annexation disputes, life insurance policy interpretations, and street railway matters. Key rulings involve Cloverdale annexation, Knights of Pythias insurance, and coroner removal orders, with decisions announcing opinions by Justices Jordan, Hadley, and others.
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Indiana Supreme Court
Dexter Gardner
Board of Commissigners
Knox
Hadley
Terre Haute and Louisville Railway Company
James W. Salmon
Clinton Co
Monks
The
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Samuel J. Wilson
Johason
Jordan
J. Charles FL
Branstrator
Poantes E. Crow
al. Allen
Catherine Branstrator
William P. Marwell
S. John
Dudley
Sullivan C. C
B. Trvin
Harrell Terrorizes Bunker Hill in Night of Gunfire
An ex convict Harrell, recently released from prison for murder, armed with a pistol, terrorized Bunker Hill in a raid on Coorge King’s saloon in Tipu County. He fired multiple shots, wounded a man, and fled as residents sought safety while deputies and locals formed a posse.
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Hid
Tipu Roll
Convret
Desperinte
Ly Ute
Tirough
Minn County
Biker
Tia
Ddzen
Amveral Povnayloania
Berle Railroad
Avex
Harrell
Bunker Hill
Pennsylvania
Coorge
King's
David
Timdolt
Bis Jol
Irish land bill to pass after compromise reached
London reports a preliminary agreement between landlords and government to withdraw opposition to the Irish fund. If no new issues arise, the bill moves to the House of Commons tomorrow. The deal includes a Lords amendment expanding tenant purchasing rights.
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London
Iriah Fund
Hose of Commons
Indiana Hotel Keepers Meet At Claypool Hotel
Annual gathering of the Indiana Hotel Keepers association set for Claypool hotel in We Claypool. Expected attendees include Senator Beveridge James Whitcomb Riley and Howard Peal of the Merchants Protective Association.
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Indiana
Youmas
Ind
Jung
Indian Hotel Keepers’ Association
We Claypool
Tomore Row
Senator Beveridge
James Whitcomb Riley
Howard Peal
Teevelems’ Protective Association
Death rates rise among old soldiers in pension rolls
United States Pension Agent Marait warns that the death rate among old soldiers is increasing rapidly, with many names disappearing from pension rolls. The note highlights the accelerating decline and the agency's concern over ongoing losses.
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Indianatons
Dune Bes
United States
Marait Gays
Wong Pentoners
Concordia College Commencement Held Last Night
Concordia College held its commencement exercises in the college chapel last night with twenty graduates to receive diplomas. Rev. V7 Lunsky gave the salutatory, and a series of Latin Greek and German readings followed. A vocal quintet, organ and violin selections, and a piano solo provided the musical program, featuring performers such as H Schmidt and C Boyer. The list of graduates includes Altenborg, Mal, W Nierhoy, Alma Mo, Jdo I Gross, and many others from Concordia and nearby towns.
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Concordia College
Hendy
Lunsky
A.’ Picket
E. Lussky
Claudius
W. Leltz
Kombrock
B. Rudnick
Beyer
R. Quitmeyer
W. Seltz
Ilkoenig
Goethe
Schubert
H Schmidt
Nidarog
Longfollow-Prothérga
Barlot
H Quitmayer
Plang
Gotined-Liszt
C. Boyer
Lic
Iara
C. Bayer
Altenborg
Mal
W. Nierhoy
Alma
B. Eggers
Homewool
A. Imeken
Concordia
Jdo
I. Gross
Pittsburg
W. Gruew
South Bend
Indy
P. Leimbproek
Lit- Ue Reel
May Hinik
W. Leitz
Mark Wayne
Lusaky
Ottawa
IK. Pehler
Ninsau
Germany
H. Quitmayer
Daghler
Neb
J. Ruvoht
Pillsburg
Pas
Reels Nagel
New Britton
Conn
W. Rooper
Pilsburg
O. Ronda
Pawtuckett
Lya Nudalek
Unionville
Mich
W. Schrader
Arcollyn
N. Y
Indianapolis leaders invest in Drexel Parcel Party firm
Mr Tutte, mayor Rockwalter, both of Indianapolis, are principal stockholders in the Drexel Parcel Really company receiving attention as the business visit unfolds in the city.
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CW. Tribe
Indianapolly
Tutte Aut
Rockwalter
Indianapolla
Drexel Parit Really Company
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