Ind ina Militia Camp Worst Managed in State History
Three Fort Wayne militia companies are on duty in a badly run camp near Indianapolis. Despite unused 1894 funds and 1905 appropriations, soldiers endure overcrowded tents, lack of straw, and not a drop of drinking water. General Compton is blamed for mismanaging tents and supplies as McKee’s orders govern a stern routine.
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Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Compton
McKee
Louis Berckhardt
M. D
Whitehead
Edmund Andrews
A. M
Chicago
Emory Lanphear
St. Louis
Robert Peter
Toledo
Long jaunt of two boys ends in Fort Wayne return
Hezekiah Anderson aged 12 returns to Fort Wayne after a three year wandering spree that began in this city. The two colored lads known as Herekiah and William Henry drifted through Louisville and New Orleans, reuniting briefly before Hezekiah learned his father had died and his brother was following toward Fort Wayne. Their mother, a widowed Pear Street resident, awaits them.
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William Henry
Hezekiah
New Orleans
Fort Wayne
Louisville
Crescent City
Anderson
Pear Street
A Strange Tale of Lispenard’s Kidnapping Bond
Charles I Lispenard deputy supreme chief of the Order of Forresters recounts a childhood ordeal starting in 1861 New York City when he was six. Abducted, he endured cruelty from farmer Allen near Kentland Indiana and Hoag who dragged him behind a horse, was whipped and nearly hanged, later rescued by four Lafayette cattlemen. At fifteen he reached Logansport and built a life, later learning his true name Lispenard and that his mother lives in Brooklyn. A stranger later hinted Lispenard’s mother still lives, prompting him to pursue the truth.
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Allen
Kentland
Ind
Lewisburg
Hoag
Allen's
Lafayette
Lispenard
Newton
Logansport
Stanger
McCaffrey
Brooklyn
N. Y
Man Sees Legs at Fort Wayne Show, Says He Done Right
A Churubusco area religious man opposed to children day events took his wife and children to a Fort Wayne leg show. An informant says he enjoyed the can can performance and felt he did exactly right, noting he may never have another chance to see such legs in his life.
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Churubusco
Fort Wayne
Can
Cheney of American Express Dies at 80
Boston July 28. B P Cheney president of the American Express Company died at his home at six oclock this morning of intermittent fever. He was 80 years old.
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Boston
B. P. Cheney
American Express Company
England claims Trinidad island, Brazil protests rise
Advices from the English legation report that England asserts ownership of the island Trinidad. A coal cargo has reportedly been landed there. The cabinet will formally protest, sending a message to Brazil's minister in London while fiery articles condemn England's appropriation of Brazilian territory.
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Rio Janeiro
England
Trinidad
Brazil
London
Former Employee Sues for Wages in LaPearl Case
Frank Richardson, a former employee of the LaPearl show, filed capits pro ceedings in Squire France's court against J H LaPearl seeking $20. A jury trial was demanded. panel included Angevine, Borkenstein, Reinking, Reinmeyer, Bruns, Nolke. Richardson represented by Holder. LaPearl by Colerick. Jury verdict awarded $20 plus costs. another capias case set for this evening.
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Frank Richardson
LaPearl
France
J. H. LaPearl
William Angevine
B. Borkenstein
E. Reinking
H. Reinmeyer
John Bruns
William Nolke
Holder
Richardson
Will Colerick
Morton likely GOP presidential nominee in New York
Governor Morton is poised to be the Republican presidential candidate in the next national convention with Charles W. Hackett stating that Fulton and Franklin counties will back him in advance. Hackett added that it is likely the state convention may also endorse Morton as the party’s choice.
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New York
Morton
Charles W. Hackett
Republican State Committee
Fulton
Franklin
Bloodstained garments found in Holmes basement case
Eighteen inches beneath the Holmes building in Englewood detectives unearthed bloodstained undergarment presumed Minnie Williams’s. Articles include a woman’s underwear, a man’s shirt, a shoe fragment, and a possible ornament fragment. Holmes case widens as investigators probe a secret staircase and other hidden spaces.
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Carcaco
Holmes
Englewood
Minnie Williams
Norton
Fitzpatrick
Sixty-third Street
Hiolmes
Pitezel
Chicago
B. F. Pitezel
Toronto
Detroit
Frank P. Geyer
Philadelphia
Howard Pitezel
H. H. Holmes
Fitzpatrick and
Curiaco
Holmes’ Castle
Wallace Street
Market Report From Curiaco July 23 to September Options
Wheat opened at 681c with options through September and closed at 673c. Corn traded around 444c, oats 226c opening and 224c closing. Pork 11.00 and 10.77 at close, lard about 6.87 and 6.32, ribs 86 27 down to 6 15. Hog receipts 16,000 with 10,000 unsold. market 20 points lower. Cattle receipts 5,000 and sheep 11,000 with a slow market. Try the Trans-Post want column.
Murder at Piqua Reveals Jealousy Motive in Turpen Case
In Piqua Ohio July 23 the Harper murder case unfolds with Clara Hardman testifying Harper daily courted danger and jealousy while Turpen, injured and on crutches, denies statements. The coroner begins inquest while a disorderly house warrant issues against Hardman. Fort Wayne Medical Magazine and Niagara Falls excursion details follow in the same edition.
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Piqua
William Harper
Park Hotel
Bradford
Turpen
Troy
Funderburg
Clara Hardman
Harper
Quincy
Hardman
Frank Geble
Florentine
Eleventh Annual Regatta Opens at Clear Lake
The 11th annual regatta of the Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association begins this afternoon at Clear Lake. Clubs entered include Cedar Rapids Dubuque Ottumwa Sioux City Burlington Storm Lake and Council Bluffs. Events cover junior and senior singles doubles and fours with title and swimming races. Special prizes await winners and local citizens present handsome awards.
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Mason City
Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association
Clear Lake
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Burlington
Storm Lake
Council Bluffs
Editor Paul Wolf Dies in Morphine Overdose
Paul Wolf, managing editor of the Walchter and Anzeiger, died early today from a morphine overdose after a period of ill health. He ended his life by overdose on the Morphine Route near Clevenant on July 23.
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Clevenant
Paul Wolf
the Walchter and Anzeiger
Old case revived in paternity charge against dyer
Miss Mary Kruckemeyer accuses Gustav Schubert a well known East Main street dyer of being the father of her illegitimate child born June 18 1894. Schubert was arrested on a warrant issued by Justice Boden and posted bail of 100 for July 24 when the case will be heard.
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Gustav Schubert
East Main Street
Dyer
Fort Wayne
Shubert
William Doermann
Schubert
Summer horticultural meeting opens in Wymore Neb
Wymore Nebraska hosts the summer meeting of the Nebraska State Horticultural Society at Greenwood’s hall. A visit is planned to Russell’s 150 acre peach farm. The society displays fine fruit exhibitions during sessions.
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Wymmore
Neb
Nebraska State Horticultural Society
Greenwoods Hall
Russell
Aupany
N. Y
Odd Fellows Temple
Sydney L. Rowland
Brooklyn
Shaker Doctor Offers Free Tape Worm Removal at Hotel Rich
Boston carpenters announce a wage demand starting Sept. 1 for eight hours daily and a five cent hourly raise from 30 cents. The notice appears in the July Boston bulletin with details on the health service and union actions.
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Hotel Rich
Carpenters
Boston
Union Carpenters of
Reed Set for Speakership Win as Committee List Nears
Reed appears certain to win the speakership as the committee list nears completion and signals his re election. The article stresses the certainty of Reed securing the post and outlines the nearing finish of committee assignments.
Short Session Hinted For Congress In Washington
Washington July 23 public men discuss length of next session. Belief grows both parties want an early adjournment for the campaign. Reed favored to be chosen speaker with committee lists almost completed and appointments ready after December 1.
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Washington
Congress
Reed
House
Policemen’s Rome City excursion praised by crowd
A large crowd accompanied the police to Rome City yesterday then returned in three divisions. The day featured boat riding fishing and bathing followed by a dance in the big hall. The event passed without incident and may raise funds for a police relief fund.
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Rome
President commutes murder sentence for Thomas J. Taylor
In Washington on July 23 the president commuted the scheduled hanging of Thomas J. Taylor who killed his wife. Officials say Taylor was driven to the act by his wife’s infidelity.
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Washington
Thomas J. Taylor
Taylor
Pugilist Killed in Prize Fight Tragedy Near Milwaukee
Louis Schmidt Jr died after a Sunday night prize fight at a road house near Milwaukee. Frank Klein, a barber, was arrested as the suspected killer. The bout paid 10 dollars a side with about 50 witnesses. Schmidt collapsed in the second round and died at Trinity hospital after unsuccessful resuscitation. Post mortem planned as authorities promise further arrests. Schmidt's father runs a west side grocery.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Louis Schmidt, Jr
Frank Klein
Green Bay Road
Klein
Schmidt
Third
Ninth Streets
Earle
Trinity Hospital
Metcalf In Critical Condition At Home
Dr. S C Metcalf lies in critical condition at his West Superior street home. Doctors and friends fear he may not recover as discouraging bedside advices this afternoon suggest possible death before long. Nickel Plate Road offers low summer rates to Linwood Park Ver million Ohio as a delightful resort.
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Metcalf
S. C. Metcalf
West Superior Street
Linwood Park
Vermillion, C
Nickel Plate Road
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Julia L. Connor
Davenport
Rome City
Maggie Winestein
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Ralph Chapin
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R. B. Rossington
Niagara Falls
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Happy Hunting Ground
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