Cornell Men Downed In Grudge Cup Race By English Crew
Henney on the Thames July 10 Cornell was beaten by Trinity in the Grand Challenge Cup race. The English crew won by eight lengths in 7 15 as Cornwall sailors battled dizziness and fatigue after a strong start. The crowd roared while Cornell faltered and the English cheered Trinity amid hisses for Cornell.
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Trinity
Cornell
Henney-on-Tuamss
Cornelis
Buck
Willen
Tup Island
Cornells
Fawley Court
Brush Gate
Isthmain
Freeborn
Hagar
Fennell
Dyer
Roe
Hall
Corneil
Drake Favored Yet Convention Bitter in Iowa Gubernatorial Fight
Des Moines July 10 The Republican state convention opens with 1 232 delegates and nominations due for all state offices. General Drake is the favored candidate for governor, with Harlan and Parrott still hopeful. Senator Allison’s idea shapes the scene as Lane Young elected permanent chairman. A split along church lines between Methodist and Disciple factions underscores the contest and a break expected but not yet shown.
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Des Mores, Jr
Joseph R. Lane
Davenport
Allison
Lane
Lane Young
Drake
Bath Ormsby
Harsh
Parrott
Harlan
Iowa
General Drake
Blythe
Clever Lunatic Escapes With Master Key Plan At Indiana Hospital
A patient at the Eastern Indiana hospital for the insane, sane on most subjects but delusional about enemies, crafted a master key from a knife blade impression. Over months he imitated the key, forged it from a blade and steel, and used it to open three doors, escaping briefly before being recaptured. He detailed every step to superintendent Samuel H. Smith and the state board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmont
Ind
State Board of Charities
Eastern Indiana Hospital
Samuel H. Smith
State Board
National division of Sons of Temperance opens in Cleveland
The annual convention of the National division of the Sons of Temperance of America starts in Cleveland with about 2000 delegates and a 2,000-strong representation from the United States and Canada. Amendments to the constitution are expected to trigger lively debates while sessions run in Army and Navy hall, with evening open meetings and choral music directed by Mrs. Carrie Bishop Searles.
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Cleveland
National Division of the Sons of Temperance of America
Canada
New York
Army and Navy Hall
Carrie Bishop Searles
Ice in Iowa records coldest July night ever
Sioux City Iowa reports July night temperature at 41 degrees the lowest in July since the government bureau started. Sioux Center 40 miles away saw water freeze in tubs and pails. Frosts in South Dakota not severe enough to hurt crops. Sioux Falls notes record cold for July with ice forming and frost injuring corn on lowlands.
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Sioux City
Sioux Center
South Dakota
Sioux Faia
M. D
Evansville Baseball Players Found Not Guilty
Evansville Indiana July 10 seven Evansville team members faced trial for playing on Sunday. The jury found them not guilty after deliberation following yesterday afternoon’s proceedings in county court.
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Evansville
Ind
Is Good Medicine for the Burglar Fraternity
A dramatic clash in Poland ends with one dead and another fatally wounded, while a third burglar escapes unharmed. Police investigation underway as townspeople react to the violent encounter.
Winchester shotguns used end months of robberies
In Braz Indiana on July 10 guards Huffman and Dressler shot dead a burglar and fatally wounded another during a daytime attempt to rob W F Katteman's store in Polkland. A third man escaped and was later captured. the dead man was identified as Harry Jackson of Chicago. Ed Barker, the unhurt escapee, had served time in prison. The trio, believed principals in recent robberies, used a wagon and horses from Shattuck's livery to reach Polkland. Jackson’s body was brought to the city for burial.
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Braz
Ind
W. F. Katteman
Poland
Huffman
Dressler
Terre Haute
Wdgh
Harry Jackson
Chicago
Ed Barker
Shattuck
Jackson
Great International Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in Boston
Boston hosts the 4th international convention of Christian Endeavorers with 250 meetings and 1,000 speakers planned across 20 churches and tents. About 50,000 attend the opening, 4,000 volunteers organize receptions, and events run through Mechanics Hall and Boston Common with mass gatherings in the public garden and bicycle excursions as after events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Christian Endeavorers
Ohio to launch free silver paper by John H. Thomas
The political sensation in Ohio is John H. Thomas of Springfield announcing a free silver paper to seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination as a silver advocate and oppose Calvin S. Brice. The first issue will appear August 15.
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S.ringfield
Ohio
John H. Thomas
Calvins. Brice
Stranger’s attempted robbery ends as farmer Kline defends
In Tornent Newfoundland on July 10 a stranger asked for a ride with farmer Frank Kline. While travelling through woods the robber tried to hold up Kline. Kline struck with a hammer, the robber fled, leaving Kline with a large sum of money still with him.
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Tornent
Frank Kline
Kline
War on the Bell Forces Miles City to Act
Miles City council orders Bell Telephone to abandon city contracts within one week or have its franchise annulled. The company sent General Superintendent Forbes and attorney Boynton to prevent action as council presses to oust competing lines amid a Bell monopoly challenge.
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Miles City
Mich
Bell Telephone
Bell Company
Forbes
Herbert E. Boynton
Street Battle Sparks Lynching Fear in Branko Ind
Jett Rair don, ex city marshal, was halted by Jeff Jordan who tried to yank him from a buggy. A melee drew in Seymour Jordan and others. officers, a posse, and bystanders became involved. Shots fired injure officer Henderson and bystander Thomas McGraw as Seymour and Jeff Jordan flee, with fear of a lynching looming.
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Branko
Ind
Jett Rairdon
Jefferson and
Water Streets
Jeff Jordan
Marshal Sellers
Jordan
Sellers
Seymour Jordan
Jett
Henderson
Jordans
Jeff
Seyman
Thomas McGraw
McGraw
Leary Shot in Delphi. Widow Skinny Mag Linked to Tragedy
Edward Leary, a Fort Wayne area horse trader, was fatally shot in Delphi by Ben Whitmore after a tavern quarrel. Whitmore, a known horseman with a criminal past, fled the area. Leary's wife, Margaret Leary known as Skinny Mag, was infamous in local arrests for disturbances. The two men had traveled with others and camped near Delphi before the shooting.
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Edward Leary
Delphi
Ind
Ben Whitmore
Fort Wayne
Leary
Whitmore
Margaret Leary
Mag
Fenitentiary
Port Wayne
St. Mary's River
Clinton Street
Jacob Kleiser
County Board Opens Talks on Maumee Avenue Turnpike Purchase
County commissioners met President Gerke and Maumee Avenue Turnpike directors to discuss buying the road. Appraised at 6104 dollars, the company refused to sell at that price. An offer of 4000 dollars was rejected, while a three mile strip was valued at the appraised price. Previous offer stood at 1500 dollars for the balance, totaling 3820 dollars, later raised to 4000 dollars. The company may resume talks, but the county will pay no more than 4000 dollars.
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Marning
Gerke
Maumee Avenue
Orders for camp near Indianapolis with several units
Maj John E Miller of the Third regiment Captain Reese of the Rifles Captain Fenner of the Wayne True Blues and Captain Ranke of the Zulinger battery have orders from Adjutant General Robbins to arrive at Mairview park Indianapolis by Sunday morning July 21. Companies from Angola Auburn and Waterloo will join to accompany the Fort Wayne units to the encampment leaving July 20. Corporal Albert F Reinking of the Rifles has been named regimental color sergeant a notable distinction.
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John E. Miller
Reese
The
Rifles
Fenner
Wayne True Blues
Ranke
Zollinger
Robbins
Mairview Park
Indianapolis
Angola
Auburn
Waterloo
Fort Wayne
Albert F. Reinking
Gore
New Railway Employes' Industrial Bank Union Formed
Last night at the New Aveline house parlors a local branch of the Railway Employes' Industrial Banking union of Louisville Kentucky was organized with C G Van Nest present. Officers elected include President J L Gruber Vice President Charles J Sosenheimer Treasurer A J Detzer Secretary and General Manager James R Merriweather Consulting Physician Dr George C Stemen and a list of directors. The group combines building and loan features with accident and life insurance and will have permanent quarters in rooms S and Bank black.
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Aveline House
Railway
Louisville
C. G. van Nest
A. J. Detzer
James R. Merriweather
George C. Stemen
H. J. Meyer
Robert Millard
J. H. Adams
FF. P. Wilt
F. J. Woirol
I. J. Shaw
WH. J. Meyer, Jr
J. J. Bauer
Building and Loan Association
Accident and Life Insurance Company
S and Bank Black
Police Court Records Describe Drunkenness and Family Scuffles
Mayor Oakley presided as four prisoners faced drunkenness charges. Charles Lemke, accused of abusing his wife and son with a jag, received a 31 fine and jail. Henry Nahrwold fought authorities after a drunken spree amid family tensions and was jailed. Frank Richter and John Maloney pleaded or served short sentences for drunkenness. Hudson Boyd and William Nichols were released after a petty theft incident involving a pawned satchel and demanded interest.
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Oakley
Charles Lemke
Schlandrof
Lemke
Custer Avenue
Charles
Schlaudrof
Henry Nahrwold
Coline
Nahrwold
Coling
Frank Richter
John Maloney
Hudson H. Boyd
William N. Nichols
H. Goldstine
Goldstine
Bimetallic League Invites Sound Currency Debate
A. J. Warner of the American Bimetallic league writes Hon. Charles S. Fairchild inviting a discussion on money questions with a defined side panel. He proposes a 3 to 4 person team per side and an early meeting to set propositions and rules for the exchange.
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Washington
A. J. Warner
American Bimetallic League
Charles S. Fairchild
Reform Club
New York
Bimetallic League
Committee On Sound Currency
Breeds Disease Filth on Its Surface in Sewage
A city report warns that filth on sewer surfaces breeds disease and cautions against current that might carry away sewer discharges. Officials urge sanitation improvements and monitoring to curb health risks.
Dredge St Marys river at once to curb deadly contamination
The article warns that St Marys river is heavily polluted by city sewers and low water levels. It urges immediate dredging to restore a narrow channel like the Maumee, preventing disease spread and improving public health, noting rains may not resolve the problem alone.
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St. Mary's River
Fort Wayne
St. Mary's
Griffith Street
Maumee
St. Marys
Bookwalter Defies Reports in Indianapolis Mayoral Race
The Times Post cites Indianapolis coverage predicting Charlie Bookwalter may quit. Bookwalter denies withdrawal, says he remains a candidate and intends to win the nomination despite rumors. He asserts no one can distance him in the contest.
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Times-Post
Indianapolis
Charlie Bookwalter
Charlie
Indianapolis Sun
Charles Bookwalter
Iam
Anti Occult Society to Meet on Calhoun Street
Tomorrow evening a meeting of the Anti Occult society will be held at the usual place of meeting on Calhoun street. The same officers who served the society last year will doubtless be installed to continue the executive work during the ensuing year. The society will not hold any more meetings until after the summer season is over. Early in the fall preparations for the campaign against spiritualism and similar forms of occultism will be begun.
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Anti-Occult Society
Calhoun Street
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