Seven Die As Caisson Explodes In G A R Parade
In Louisville Kentucky on September 11 seven members of the Louisville Legion riding on a caisson were killed when an explosion ripped through the conveyance en route to Phoenix Hill for the Grand Army parade. The blast blew out windows, mangled bodies, and toppled horses. Injured were two men, none fatally, and Captain Castleton escaped harm. The accident cast a pall over the encampment and parade preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Legion
Phoenix Hill
A. L. Robinson
C. Woods
A. McBride
Charles Oestrich
Hutchins
Howard Irwin
William Adams
Fred Conn
E. M. Hexas
Castleton
Legion
Adams
Postmasters Granted Power to Ban Obscene Papers
Washington announces that First Assistant Postmaster General Jones empowered any postmaster to discard papers judged not for delivery. The ruling allows refusal to deliver even if a previous postmaster approved. Davenport Iowa Postmaster Leader refused Kansas City Sunday Star over obscene and libelous content. Politicians warn of increased partisan influence during campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washixaton
Jones
Davenport
Kansas City Sunday Star
No Head Left Frightful Gun Accident in Texas Camp
Turnev Tex Sept 11 A man named Britton accidentally shot himself while camping near Poetry County. He heard sounds at night and, grabbing the shotgun from the wagon, the hammer struck an object and buckshot discharged, blowing his head from his shoulders. A skull fragment was found several feet away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnev
Tex
Britton
Poetry
Meant To Be A Mormon Elopement Caught In Coromera
Simon Cross of Cartersville fled with Mrs. Alice Hudson and Mrs. Minnie Marshall and was captured in Coromera. He planned to reach Salt Lake City where he believed he would be free from interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coromera
S. C
Simon Cross
Cartersville
Alice ‘Hudson
Minnie Marshall
Cross
Salt Lake City
Politicians back Walker for Grand Army commander
Indianapolis, Sept. 11. Friends of Harrison and Matthews push I N Walker of Indiana for G A R commander in chief at Louisville meeting. Walker, Indiana state tax commissioner, is a Republican and ally of Harrison and Matthews. Governor Matthews traveled to Louisville to support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
I. N. Walker
Louisville
Harrison
Walker
Matthews
Indiana
Five Killed In Great Northern Train Collision
Five men die in a head on crash of Great Northern passenger trains Nos 2 and 8 at Melby Minnesota. Engineers J K Emerson Ira Hainds and fireman James Thibday perish along with two baggage men. Five others injured as wrecking crews and doctors rush to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cloun
Minn
Great Northern Railroad
Melby
Ira Hainds
John H. Hawkins
Barnesville
Fergus Falls
Alexandria
Last Kruger Family Die from Diseased Pork Tragedy
Lafortr Indiana September 11. The entire Kruger family father mother and five children aged 6 to 20 buried at Green Wood Cemetery Michigan City. They died after eating diseased pork causing trichinosis with death a slow torture. Helen last survivor died last night aged 66. Dog and Pony show tonight and tomorrow night at 8. Matinee Thursday at 2 30. Dumas Arkansas September 11. Joshua Simons shoots Isaac Bankson amid alleged attempted assault on Miss Lottie Simons. Bankson indicted earlier July 4 fled then returned last night. Feud potential as supporters threaten violence on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumas Dumas
Ark
Joshua Simons
Isaac Bankson
Lottie Simons
Bankson
Miss Simons
Young Bankson
Laforis
Ind
Charles F. Krueger
Greenwood Cemetery
Michigan City
Helen
Hagermann Convicted of Assault in Indiana Circuit Court
In a circuit court session Gotleib Hagermann was found guilty of assault and battery in a case involving Fannie Shoup. The jury returned the verdict after deliberation, sentencing him to $50 fine and five days in jail, totaling 78 days to serve. The report also notes the Indiana State Fair expansion and Wabash round trip tickets to Indianapolis dated September 16 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotleib Hagermann
Fannie Shoup
Centennial art loan committee forms focused subcommittees
The executive board met at No. 7 Arcade to appoint subcommittees for the centennial art loan exhibit duties. Mrs. George D. Crane presided as chair. The color orange was adopted as the centennial badge, and numerous committees were announced with specific chairs. A follow up meeting for the collection committee and a vocal music committee meeting are scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Art Loan Committee
No. 7 Arcade
George D. Crane
Clark Fairbank
R.S. Robertson
Merica Hoagland
S. C. Lumbard
William McKinnie
R. T. McDonald
A. L. Randall
Thomas Riley
Murry Hartnett
Alen Zollars
EB. F. Yarnelle
August Rubus
W. H. Dreier
William Vesey
A. J. Connett
Kate MacDougall
Margaret Hanna
Grace White
Susan Thompson
Belle Flick
Maud McCracken
Messrs. H. Freiburger
R. Burrows
G. W. Parrot
J. H. Dillie
Fred Smith
E. J. McOscar
Committee On War
Frank Alderman
R. G. Thompson
J. K. Ferguson
John Mohr, Jr
C. F. Mahler
T. E. Ellison
M.S. Wilson
Howard O'Rourke
W. J. Probasco
Harry Ninde
D. N. Foster
EB. F. Sites
A. J. Shultz
A. Shulte
J. KE. Graham
Frank Riblett
M. Merriman
A. K. Zartman
C. J. Sosenheimer
W. F. Davis
J. W. Hunter
Lottie Lowry
Frank Sweeney
Messrs
R. S. Robertson
Leslie Hills
A. H. Dougall
G. H. Reiter
Alexander Johnson
Felix Schantz
R. B. Rossington
Mrs. Clark Fairbank
W. H. Myers
J. Mautner
C.S. Knight
BE. C. Burode
Harry Friend
W. P. Cooper
Louis Frankel
W.H. Fleming
H. G. Olds
Martin Gross
W. I. Gracter
H. C. Grate
C. W. Orr
J. C. Peters
Charles Bush
J.S. Ainslie
William McGrath
J. B. Reuss
T. R. Pickard
L. B. Evans
J. H. Bickford
A. Lauferty
Kate Hamilton
Henrietta Meyer
Alice Ward
Eva R Nelson
Fanny Winch
August Bruder
J. A. Shoaff
China
B. Brown
A. JD. Cressler
Emma L. Slattery
David Law
J. H. Bass
W. H. Hahn
S. R. Alden
J. W. White
W. W. Shryock
Frank Swinney
Alice Wilson
Mrs
Gen Miles Slated as Schofield Successor in Army
Washington Sept 11 Major General Nelson A Miles commanding the military department of the east with headquarters at New York is considered likely to receive the honor of succeeding General Schofield upon his retirement on the 20th. Gen Ruger, junior to Miles, is seen as his probable successor in the department of the east. General Merritt may keep his post in Chicago with no other changes expected in current departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John M. Schofield
Nelson A. Miles
Military Department of the East
New York
Ruger
Miles
Department of the East
Wesley Merritt
Department of the Missouri
Chicago
Schofield
South Carolina’s 1868 Constitution Front and Fallout
The 1868 South Carolina constitution passed under Maj. Gen. Canby faced harsh critique and efforts to curb black voting. Amid Tillmanism, debate raged over the Mississippi plan and property requirements, with fears of disenfranchising both black and white voters. In Indiana, a Krueger family died from trichinosis after consuming diseased pork, leaving six young victims buried in Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoLumbra
South Carolina
E. R
Canby
B. R. Tillman
Gov. Evans
Robert Smalls
Beaufort
Mississippi
George’ Tillman
Tillman
Col
Aldrich
Maul of Synacuss Marries Three Wives in City
Synacuss New York September 11. Nicholas J Maul of this city has wed three wives, all residing here, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synacuss
N. Y
Nicholas J. Maul
Races Schedule Published for September Meet
The newspaper notes events from September 23 to 28 with a complete race program appearing on the fourth page. It lists race days, venues, and event order as organizers outline the week of competitions.
Edgerton Father Charged With Assault Attempt On Daughter
John Bush of Edgerton faces a charge of attempted criminal assault on his 15 year old daughter. The alleged incident occurred about two weeks ago after he returned home intoxicated and entered the girl’s bedroom. The case unfolds today before Squire Baldwin as neighbors press for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgerton
John Bush
Squire Baldwin
Leatherman
Melching
Clausmeier
Bush
Hurt in Runaways In Nebraska Carriage Slams Pole Injuries
Miss Carrie Schulz of East Lewis street and a companion were thrown from a carriage in a Nebraska runaway after leaving Wayne Knitting mills. The carriage struck a telephone pole on Fry street, Schulz was carried unconscious to a neighbor’s home but revived and was taken home. her companion was uninjured. A 12-year-old daughter of Mrs. Clements was also thrown from a wagon on East Superior street, breaking her right clavicle. Dr McOscur attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Schulz
East Lewis Street
Nebraska
Wayne Knitting Mills
Fry Street
Miss Schulz
H. L. Bell
Reed's Friends in Kansas Look to Reed Burton Alliance
Torexa Kansas September mentions Thomas B. Reed allies in Kansas with J H Burton and Joe Reed of Topeka acting as go-between. Burton and Reed have held talks and may unite at the state convention next year to challenge McKinley. Wabash railroad sells round trip Indy tickets Sept 16 to 21 for 3.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torexa
Kas
Thomas B. Reed
Kansas
J. H. Burton
Reed
Joe Reed
Topeka
Maine
Burton
Kansas City
McKinley
Divorce filing in Allen county court seeks alimony
Henrietta Knodeler through attorney C W Kuhne files for divorce from Frederick Knodeler. Married May 1 1889, separated May 1895 when he abandoned her and has not supported her. She asks for $1000 alimony and related notice references Lake Maxinkuckee travel details via Nickel Plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Circuit Court
C. W. Kuhne
Henrietta Knodeler
Frederick Knodeler
Allen County Teachers' Institute Day Three Programs
The Allen County Teachers' Institute reports full attendance with a schedule of morning sessions led by Rev. P. J. Rice Miss Barnes and Miss Partridge covering Morning Song Recitations advanced reading busy work and language studies Dr Brown on incentives for industry and school government is followed by an afternoon talk by State Superintendent Geeting and continued Busy Work discussion The Nickel Plate railroad offers low weekend to Lake Maxinkuckee rates from Hibbard Indiana valid Saturdays through Mondays 8-20 9-27 376.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Teachers’ Institute
P. J. Rice
Geeting
Miss Partridge
Dr. Brown
Miss Barnes
Lake Maxinkuckee
Nickel Plate Road
Hibbard, Ind
Magnificent Six Story Building Planned on Harrison Corner
A large transfer was recorded this morning as the New York Chicago and St. Louis Railway sold the vacant 110 by 120 foot lot at Harrison and Columbia for 1000 dollars. Architect Kendrick drafts plans for a six story building with foundation and masonry contract awarded to Frederick Miller. Rumor places Skelton cracker factory as possible occupant. Bush declines comment on building intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s
New York, Chicago and
Skelton
Times-Postr
Bush
Rifle firing at Fort Sheridan ends with fatal shot
Sentinel Jacob Kress of F Company Fifteenth Infantry fired on Fr Coles a military prisoner attempting escape killing him. The shot pierced the tree and buried in earth. Kress a Fort Wayne native enlisted in 1893 and is brother to Sergeant William Kress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Sentinel
Jacob Kress
F Company
Fifteenth Infantry
Fr. Coles
Sentinel Kress
Coffey
Fort Wayne
Infantry
William Kress
Defender and Valkyrie dry docked amid protest sustainment
Defender and Valkyrie were placed in dry dock for overhaul as officials prepared for upcoming races. The yacht committee sustained Defender's protest from yesterday when Valkyrie's boom struck the backstay, prompting a rerun of the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Defender
Valkyrie
The Fast Pacers Race at Fort Wayne Meet
Robert J Fidol reports the Fort Wayne meet features the Fast Pacers starting a race with expectations of new records as the speedy competitors push for top marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Harness Meet Promises Record Run Races
Fort Wayne draws top harness entries as 2:09 pace and Fidel Robert J clash loom. Gentry and Patchen may skip. Azote may join, with Hamlin and Salisbury stables in town. Nickel Plate offers homeseekers excursions Sept 10 and 21 as masses prepare for the fall race meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Robert J
Joe Patchen
John R. Gentry
Rivenburg
W. EH. Fleming
Elkhart
Hamlin
Monroe Salisbury
Azote
Allen County Medical Society Meets With Large Attendance
The regular fortnightly session of the Allen County Medical Society drew a large crowd as members discussed several cases. Dr. Bulson reported an unusual oesophageal stricture, Dr. Proegler described a tetanus case in a two year old treated recently, and a dermoid cyst removal by Dr. Porter with Dr. Stemen was reviewed. Preparations for hosting the State Medical Society next April were outlined, while the Wabash railway announced round trip tickets to Indianapolis for the Indiana State Fair from Sept 16 to 21 at 3.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Medical Society
A. E. Bulson
Proegler
Wabash Railway
Indianapolis
In Trouble About Jonah in Brienton Conn
Rev H Pinkham resigns his charge after preaching a sermon arguing the whale did not swallow Jonah. Job printing offered at Trans-Post job office along with a casual notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah
Brienton, Conn
H. Pinkham
Trans-Post
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