Times-Post plans to stay strong in Fort Wayne market
The Times-Post in Fort Wayne announces continued publication under new ownership with a first class plant and strong ad potential. It pledges news fairness and full job work services as it aims to rank with Indiana papers, while noting editorial progress and community partnerships.
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Traks-Post
Indiana
Times- Post
Fort Wayne
Times-Post
Port Wayne
Mimes
American Bar Association Meets in Detroit Convention
The American Bar association gathered in Detroit on August 28 with about 300 leading lawyers attending. President Carter urged uniform state laws and spoke against temperance measures as contrary to communal sentiment. Section meetings proceeded while the association was informally hosted by Detroit bars.
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American Bar Association
Detroit
Carter
Appointed General Solicitor for Chicago Milwaukee Line
Milwaukee Aug 28 Burton Hanson was named general solicitor for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway succeeding John T Bish who resigned about a year ago. Hanson takes over the post in the latest rail company appointment and faces a busy legal docket ahead.
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Milwaukee
Burton Hanson
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Hanson
John T. Bish
Miners Seek Aid for Union and Sympathy Strike
A Marquette ore range miners committee is in Bessemer soliciting aid for the union and urging a sympathy strike in the area. A low-rate Buffalo trip is offered Sept 10 to 14 on the Nickel Plate road for National Retail Butchers Protective Association members.
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Besseemer, Mich
Marquette
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
National
Indianapolis Cottage Mystery Links Holmes to Pitzel Murder
Detectives Geyer and Garry traced H. H. Holmes to an Indianapolis suburb, where remains of Howard Pitzel were found in a vacant cottage. A stove hole and trunk fragments yielded charred bones, teeth, and a skull, confirming the boy’s identity and Holmes as the suspect. Indiana plans to bring Holmes to trial. Poison Incident at Tracy Exaggerated Despite Illnesses At Picnic Weathered illnesses from a Tracy picnic were not life threatening and most recovered.
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Indianapolis
Vincennes
Council Bluffs
Geyer and Garry
Philadelphia
Irvington
H. H. Holmes
Howard Pitzel
Holmes
Howard Pitzek
Toronto
LaPorte
Tracy
Burglars Wounded After Break-In Attempt
MARION August 28 burglars trying to enter the Mor tis Blumenthal residence were seriously wounded by gunfire leaving a blood trail as they fled. All shots are believed to have taken effect but the burglars escaped.
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Marion
Mortis Blumenthal
Barn Fire at Culver's Station Believed Incendiary
Dayton Aug 28. The barn and contents of Eli Holliday near Culver's station were burned by an incendiary. Hay grain and farming implements destroyed, partially covered by insurance in the Ohio Farmers.
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Dayton
Eli Holliday
Culver
Ohio Farmers
Condition of the Chase Fund Stands Short of Goal
Wabash on August 28 reports the Chase Fund totaling 31688.80 dollars for the governor’s widow home purchase. The amount trails the required sum by 8300 dollars, leaving the goals unmet and prompting continued fundraising efforts.
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Wabash
Chase
Whisky trust plant sale confirmed by federal court
Caicaco August 28. The sale of the whisky trusts plants has been confirmed by the federal court. Judge Seaman has entered an order substantially as presented by counsel for the American Spirits Manufacturing company. The opposition endeavored to secure an appeal but it was refused.
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Caicaco
Whisky Trust
Seaman
American Spirits Manufacturing Company
Winnebago War Dance Attracts Large Crowds In Wisconsin
In River Falls Wisconsin a large turnout gathered for a Winnebago war dance near the city. A genuine war dance occurred with Chippewa participants. The event will be continued next Friday Saturday and Sunday with more visitors expected.
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Buack River Falls
Wis
Robbers loot Rush post office safe in high value haul
In St. Joseph Missouri on August 28 cracking gunfire erupted as cracksmen blew open the safe at HE E Phillips general store in Rush ten miles from St. Joseph and carried away money stamps and papers exceeding ten thousand dollars. Hunters gave chase after farmers spotted the robbers. over a hundred shots were exchanged and John Aronel was wounded. A sheriff's posse pursues the gang through nearby woods, with Pat Crowe named as possible leader.
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St. Joseph, Mo
HE. E. Phillips
Rush
St. Joseph
John Aronel
Pat Crowe
Four Tennesseeans Die in Cumberland Feud War
A Bristol Tennessee special reports a feud sparked war in the Cumberland mountains near the Virginia Kentucky line. At an illicit distillery a clash left four men dead John Boyd William Cox Jack Thomas and Floyd Thomas and several others wounded.
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Nashville
Bristol
Tenn
Cumberland Mountains
Here
Virginia
Kentucky
Boyd
Thomas
John Boyd
William Cox
Jack Thomas
Floyd Thomas
Four Prisoners Foiled Escape Plan in Knox Jail
In Knox on August 28 the county jail thwarted a jail break after officers discovered a planned escape by four prisoners. Harry Hogan awaiting trial for stealing a team at North Judson, Andrew Hartlode charged with rape, and John Murray with William Bensman in minor offenses. They had a key partly fashioned from an iron bar.
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Knox
Harry Hogan
North Judson
Andrew Hartlode
John Murray
William Bensman
Salvationists arrested in Portiac case face nol pros
In Portiac Michigan on August 28 five of eleven Salvationists had charges nol pressed. Captain Teed his wife and four others were held for examination on September 11 for resisting officers and released on own recognizance. Indignation meetings drew about 2,000 at the Opera House.
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Portiac
Michh
Nolle
Teed
Opera House
Evangelistic Meetings Draw Growing Crowds at Wi nona
The second day of Chapman evangelistic meetings at the Wi nona assembly saw increased interest with entertaining sermons by J Wilbur Chapman D D and instructive messages. The singing by Professor and Mrs Lowe is praised as exceptionally fine and great crowds attend each session.
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Eagle Lake
Winona
J. Wilbur Chapman
D. D
Lowe
Baseball standings from Caiiaco league games
League clubs report records from matches in Caiiaco on August 28. Boston lost to Pittsburgh 8 to 18. New York beat Louisville 8 to 7. Baltimore routed Cincinnati 10 to 0. Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 7 to 6. Brooklyn beat St Louis 12 to 5. Washington beat Chicago 5 to 4 in eleven innings. second game Chicago 6 Washington darkness.
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Caiiaco
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Louisville
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Washington
Chicago
Rain Benefits Grants County Crops and Fire Risk
Marion August 28 reports a steady downpour that will greatly aid local crops. The rain also washes out oil buildup in streams and ditches in the county's northwest, easing farmers fears of fire and reducing fire risk in the area.
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Grant County
Marion
Mysterious Outrage Near Scott and Jefferson County Line
A stranger entered Farmer Clapp's home near the county line and forced his 15 year old daughter to swallow carbolic acid before fleeing, leaving her gravely ill.
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Maphison
Scott and
Jefferson County
Clapp
Burney Severely Injured Pitching for Eckerty Club
Aug 28 Eckerty reports Hon Robert Mo Burney former representative and local merchant broke his right arm while pitching for the Eckerty ball club. The fracture is described as severe.
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Eckerty
Robert Mo. Burney
Eckerty Ball Club
Rats Rampage Noted In Brownsville Farms
Reports from Brownsville farmers describe widespread rat infestations. John Ridgeway was bitten by a large rat in his cellar and had to pry its mouth open to escape. At Millard McClung’s home a child’s finger was severely macerated when a rat jumped from the bed and fled.
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Brownssurg
John Ridgeway
Millard McClung
Arrest of a Lewiston Alderman in Chicago Case
Lewiston Illinois August 28 Oscar Baughman city alderman arrested in Chicago charged with burning Fulton county courthouse. Suspicions point to Canton interests aiming to sway Fulton county residents against Lewiston in a potential county seat fight. Weather outlook: Illinois fair with afternoon showers and cooler tonight. Lower Michigan showers and cooler, Upper Michigan showers with westerly winds. Wisconsin showers then fair and cooler. Indiana showers and cooler. Iowa showers and cooler, northern winds.
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Lewiston
Ills
Oscar Baughman
Chicago
Fulton County Court House
Baughman
Fulton County
Washineton
Lower
Michigan
Upper
Lowa
First Century Bicycle Ride By A County Lady
Miss Ella Brown, a society girl from Brazil, rode solo from her city to Crawfordsville then to Wauoealanu and back, completing the round trip in under twelve hours. She arrived at 6 p.m. fresh and little fatigued, marking the county’s first century ride by a young woman in this region.
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Brazil
Indiana
Ella Brown
Crawfordsville
Accident on the Lake Shore Delays Train at Otis
A cross bar dropped from a freight car on Lake Shore train No 70 at Otis causing a serious accident. The car derailed along with eight other cars, mostly empty, delaying traffic for hours. John McIntyre of Lancaster Pa, a tramp riding for free, sustained back injuries.
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Laporte
Otis
John McIntyre
Lancaster
Hinshaw Murder Trial Opens in Danville
The trial of the Rev. William E. Hinshaw for his January wife’s murder began yesterday in Danville. Over 100 witnesses have been summoned and the proceeding is expected to last several weeks with the state’s top criminal lawyers engaged.
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Hinshaw
Danville
William E. Hinshaw
Old Hanna spring Damaged by Blast in WanasH
WanasH August 28 report says the ancient Hanna spring, a city landmark flowing since early in the century, was badly damaged or possibly destroyed when a blast to remove two sycamore stumps near it exploded.
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Wanash
Hanna
Market and commodity report from New York and Chicago
The markets show easy money on call at 1 percent with firm government bonds and bank rates. Chicago Board quotes for Wheat Corn Oats and live stock
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
United States
Pacific
Chicago
Board of Trade
California
Shaking Them Off on Sunset Route Train
On a Sunset route Southern conductor describes rough methods to remove alleged “niggah tramps” from trains. He likens actions to shaking a coon from a tree, noting sometimes passengers are dropped or allowed to fall during downhill runs. He claims no coroners’ involvement and mocks fatal outcomes.
Made of matches lamp trick and a child’s retort
An 19th century column notes a lamp experiment using match ashes to mimic electric light and describes a child’s witty retort after a quarrel. The piece contrasts scientific curiosity with a domestic anecdote about a three year old named Lacey and a neighbor.
Nobleman and a missing fortune spark a curious tale
A barber nearly shaved a nobleman to frenzy over a heap of guineas. The nobleman offered the winnings. the barber claimed hunger and danger to his family. In court a fruit vendor recounts a rival’s revenge via overturned tables. A geological find reveals a stone image buried 60 feet deep with horns and a squat pose.
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Jedge
A Trusting Man and a Not Guilty Plea at Trial
A jury member dons a hat and attempts to leave during a trial, prompting the judge to halt the departing juror. The juror insists the defendant is not guilty, highlighting a misunderstanding of the verdict. Treasury order allows deposits of gold coin or US notes $500 or more to be sent by express from Washington to the depositor. Nickel Plate offers low-rate travel to the Knights Templar conclave in Boston from Aug 19 to 25.
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Washington
Morgan
United States
New York
Banker’s Express
Treasury
Knights Templar
Boston
Valuable statistics on crime and reform by Dr Robinson
Dr William Dutfeld Robinson, physician to the Eastern Penitentiary, argues prison sentences reflect national crime levels and reform is possible. He notes one third of criminals are aged twenty to twenty five, and that sixty year olds are far more trustworthy. He finds assaults rise while forgery declines and ponders mortality differences.
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William Dutfeld Robinson
Eastern
Pennsylvania
How to Kill a Grizzly in Idaho Adventure
A geologist recalls a perilous Idaho encounter with a grizzly while surveying. Unarmed, he faced the bear on a cliff edge, dropped his hammer to draw its attention, and used a shove to topple the animal. He then retrieved his rifle and killed the bear with bare hands.
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Idaho
Jie
Long Distance Telephone Sparks Peculiar Romance
An odd tale of romance includes a couple on a sofa with playful dialogue about a long distance telephone as the final step to happiness. The scene blends flirtation and comic restraint as the suitor insists on distant contact to seal their bond.
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George
Darling
Linwood Park Resort on Lake Erie Seeks Summer Visitors
Linwood Park Vermillion Ohio sits on Lake Eries south shore offering six tour tickets via Nickel Plate road for summer travel. Advertises first class job printing with low rates to Louisville Kentucky for G. A. R. encampment travel September 12 to 14.
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Linwood Park
Vermillion, C
Lake Erie
Louisville
Central Bimetallic Compact Calls for Silver Restoration
A historic plea urges formation of a Central Bimetallic Compact to education and mobilize political action toward restoring silver coinage to its pre 1873 status. Members pledge to labor honorably to restore silver’s place in U S coinage and empower the Times Post to convene a meeting to organize.
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Wuerkas
Wuereas
Witkreas
Times Post
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