Ptomaine Scare Hits Earlham Homecoming Crowd
Richmond Inn reports nearly two hundred ptomaine cases from lunch served at Earlham College during homecoming. Nine people are seriously ill and multiple visitors, including Manning Smith and his son of Philadelphia, remain in danger as physicians fight the outbreak. An official inquiry into the food source has begun.
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Richmond
Inn
Earlham College
Focal
Manning Smith and Young ,Son
Philadelphia
Plea for Clemency From Families Faces Pardon Board
Indianapolis, Ind June 4 Mrs Arimlda Best of Attica pleads for her son William Best release after a 1911 Warren county horse stealing conviction. She walks with tears and crutches, saying her daughter is her only income and she is crippled. Ida Daniels seeks her husband Charles Daniels release from Vigo county statutory charge. E V Harris of Fort Wayne advocates for Albert Finney, jailed for burglary over a suitcase full of clothes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Armilda Best
Attica
State Pardon Board
William
Hest
Warren County
Test
Ron
Ida Daniels
Charles Daniels
Vigo County
EV. Harris
Fort Wayne
Albert Finney
Harris
Firemen Social at Swinney Park a Successful Event
Ice cream social and band contest hosted by Swinney Park volunteer firemen drew large crowds yesterday, aided by good weather. Sugar drinks sold well and the event netted a neat sum for the organization and Electra Technic Hand members. Today President G. F. Rogge and Executive Chairman F. G. Duryee depart for Decatur to handle tournament business prior to Northeastern Indiana Volunteer Firemen’s Association event.
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Electric Works
Swinney Park
Electra- Technic
Indiana
G. F. Rogge
F. G. Duryee
Decatur
Farm Commission 18 Organized In Indianapolis
Dr. Smith, superintendent of Hast sem Inseno hospital at Ersthaven, elected president. G. A. H. Bhideler named vice-president, W. iH. Hart of Indianapolis secretary, and Wills Hickam of Spencer treasurer. First meeting held to-day as the Indiana state farm commission receives bids for the state panal farm with $40,000 to be expended.
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Indianapolis
Smith
Hastsem Inseno
Ersthaven
G. A. H. Bhideler
Marign
W. Ih. Hart
Panal Farm
Automobile Damaged by Fire on Cass Street
An automobile owned by George Gain caught fire in the garage at 1104 Cass Street yesterday morning. The blaze, traced to crossed wires, caused about 200 dollars in damage and was quickly extinguished by the fire department.
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George ‘Gain
Cass Street
Police Seek Missing Girl in Indianapolis Case
June 24 police sought Irene Byars thirteen daughter of R E Byars of Indianapolis. The girl reportedly left from her aunt s home in Franklin Indiana saying she would visit relatives. A ticket to Indianapolis was bought but no further trace was found.
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Indianapolis
Irene Byars
R.E. Byars
Franklin
Ind
Nespo Helps Bilikeners Climb With Solid Infield Play
The Bilikeners have surged in the past two weeks due to several factors including pitching and hitting. Frankie Nespo has filled second base in grand style, strengthening infield defense and providing strong contact with the ball. Nespo, formerly with Harry Arndt’s squad, proved versatile, excelling at second and outfield, and has quickly earned a valuable role amid potential injuries.
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Worth Wayne
Ildle
Frankie Nespa
Frankie
Wesno
Brent
Nespo
South Fiend
Harry Arndt
Secretary Bryan Details Peace Treaty Proposals
Secretary Bryan outlined a proposed peace treaty plan with seventeen nations ready to enter negotiations with the United States. The proposal calls for a five member international commission, appointed jointly by contracting parties and others from nonparty nations, to investigate disputes for one year and report to governments. The United States would consider expanding membership if requested, and details will be shared with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. A closing ad line notes a lightweight felt hat for sale.
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Wasrington
Bryan
Linton
United States
Rudy
Serremry Bryan
Innkeeper Arrested for Receiving Stolen Goods
Winchester Ind June 24 Charles Schilling innkeeper of Hidgeville was arrested today charged with receiving stolen goods. It is alleged goods stolen from G R & Co and box cars by Samuel Miller and T L Crale of Fort Wayne were received by Schilling. Bond posted for his appearance. An all‑lisle back driving glove and summer wear items listed by Patterson Fletcher Co.
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Winchester
Ind
Chas. Schilling
Innikeeper
Hidgeville
Samuel Miller
T. L. Crale
Fort Wayne
Schilling
Patterson-Fletcher Coq
Two Terriers Sold to Highlanders in Big Central League Deal
New York June 24 Two stars at the Central league have been bought by the New York American League club for 2000 dollars each according to advices received here tonight. The players are outfielder Teddy Troy and third baseman Chas Pick. They are to report at the end of the Central league year.
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New York
Teddy Troy
Real estate operator proves title clear in New York
Walter A. Burke, a real estate operator, was honorably discharged by a magistrate after being arrested on larceny charges over 420,000 from an estate fund. Allen A. Ryan, stockholder and son of Thomas F. Ryan, showed no shortage and the estate owes Burke money. The estate beneficiary had accused Burke of speculative handling but retracted in court.
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New York
Walter A. Burke
Rew
Allen A. Ryan
Thomas F. Ryan
Lightning Strikes Church Picnic in Cleveland
One man was killed and three seriously injured at a First Unitarian church picnic when a lightning bolt struck the pavilion at Willow Beach Park in Cleveland. Among the injured were Thomas H. White, president of the White Sewing Machine Co., his wife, and Mrs. Harry Hyatt. they are expected to recover. F. H. Mansfield, a church deacon, died in the incident. Several hundred attendees were stunned and panicked by the strike.
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Cleveland
Willow Beach Park
First Unitarian Church of
F. H. Mansfield
Thomas H. White
White Sewing Machine Company
Harry Hyatt
Horace Mawal France Names Officers Friday
The Hearne Mann alliance, an organization of shooters, will meet Friday evening in the office of County Superintendent D. O. McComb at the courthouse to elect officers for the coming year.
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Horace Maw
France
Eckman’s Alterative Promises Long Years of Relief
A Philadelphia letter from winter 1823 recounts a patient’s decades of illness and repeated pneumonia, coughs, fevers, and hemorrhages. After trying Eckman’s Alterative, he reports weeks of sleep, regained strength and appetite, and eventual full recovery. The testimonial credits the product with curing bronchitis and stubborn colds and urges others to write the Philadelphia laboratory for accounts of recoveries.
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Kman
Eckman
Girart
Phila
Mink Ang Ogee Boone
Gould
Eekman's
Blane Found Guilty in White Slave Law Case
Ai Blane reputed underworld figure faced conviction for transporting Jennie from Chicago to New Orleans for immoral purposes. Trial heard testimony from New York and others showing Blane’s deep involvement. he was arrested aboard a steamer bound for France. A full line of silk goods was noted in evidence.
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Ai Blane
Sastern
Jennie
Chicago
New Orpians
Blane
France
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Farm Commission
Liv
By Nature
Navnscor Athletic Union
Wayne
David Adler & Sons
Norfolk
Rewari
Bers
Senate
Patterson
Eletcherico
Underworla
Assl
Ae Patterson-Fuetcher
North
Wildwood
North Wildwood
Court House
Advertising Committee
North Wildwood CO
Wildwood Builders Co
Shoafs
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