Fire destroys seventy valuable homing pigeons in Contant loft
A blaze at 72 Lasalle Street destroyed seventy homing pigeons owned by Frank Contant and damaged the Contant barn and nearby structures. Incendiary suspicion grew with an empty oil can found near the ruins and a cotton bundle beneath it. A $100 reward was offered for information leading to a conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Contant
Lasalle Street
Bulding
August Contant
Mr. Contant
Fort Wayne
Fierce Revolution in Venezuela Reaches Frontiers
Dr. Rangel Gardiras leads 5,000 men in revolt against President Castro. Insurgents near San Angelio on the Colombian frontier as 1,000 government troops move in. The crisis threatens broader unrest and possible suspension of constitutional guarantees with fears of Colombia complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacoa
Rangel Gardiras
Castro
Venezuela
San Angelio
Venezuelan martial law amid Colombian invasion reported
Washington confirms a Caracas telegram stating that Venezuela has declared martial law due to an invasion by a revolutionary force from Colombia. An army of 10,000 men is said to be advancing to meet the invaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Caracas
Venezuela
Colombia
Treacherous Native Officers in Philippines Courts Martial
The War Department reports Philippine trials of natives for murder, robbery and kidnapping with two treachery cases. Placido Cuchapin, president of Moncada Tarainca, aided insurgents and received a fifteen year sentence. Nicholas Valenton, vice president and police lieutenant, got ten years. Secret native societies emerge amid wartime crimes. Ibajui port on Panay Island is closed by the commanding general after U S troops leave garrison duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Philippines
Placido Cuchapin
Moncada
Tarinca
Nicholas Valenton
United States
Ibajui
Panay
P. I
Promoters Visit Bluffton For Interurban Line Progress
A. L. Johnson and L. J. Schlessinger from Muncie visited Bluffton to recruit a representative for securing right of way between Bluffton and Montpelier for the Muncie Hartford City and Fort Wayne interurban. Johnson, the chief promoter, notes the line from Muncie to Hartford City is obtained and warns rails cannot be secured before next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Johnson
L. J. Schlessinger
Muncie
Bluffton
Montpelier
Hartford City
Fort Wayne
Mr. Johnson
Murcie
George McCulloch
Johnson
Wabash Line Extension Backed by Huntington Officials
The Huntington Herald reports Fort Wayne and South Western Traction Company agent BR D. Smith received a cordial welcome from Huntington leaders including Mayor McHenry Judge Shively and others. Citizens pledged support for extending the line from Huntington to Wabash with no subsidies, promising to grant free rights of way and franchises. Construction to start west of Huntington after the Fort Wayne line, no later than September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Herald
BR. D. Smith
Wabash
Fort Wayne
Harris resigns from Fort Wayne Drug and heads to Kansas City
John J. Harris who led the Fort Wayne Drug company order room resigns and moves to Kansas City to join another wholesale drug house in a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Harris
Fort Wayne Drug Company
Kansas City
Battery Gets New Gun
A 3.2 breech loading gun has just been added to the battery’s equipment.
Battery B Receives New Hotchkiss Guns Upgrade
Battery B replaces the old weapon with Hotchkiss guns under a new arrangement that outfits At tica with Hotchkiss pieces while Indianapolis and Fort Wayne use 3.2 guns. The local battery now has two of the upgraded pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Money Found Hidden in Sausage by Husband and Wife
Auburn Indiana reports a $10 bill lost last winter during butchering by Will Wyatt. No trace appeared until yesterday when Mrs. Wyatt opened a sealed can of sausage made at that time and found the bill inside.
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Auburn
Ind
Will Wyatt
Heir Found for Poorhouse Inmate Mrs Seabold to Inherit Millions
Allen County woman Sally Seabold aged 98, long a charity case, is identified as a direct heir to the Tamaqua estate of Binkhart Moser. Attorneys say the fortune totals 30 to 40 million dollars with coal and oil lands. settlement expected in September. Her discovery ends years of poverty and could place her among heirs in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Seabold
Allen County
Tamaqua
Kieekamp
Mrs. Seabold
Independent Sugar Refining Company Incorporation
The Independent Sugar Refining company filed articles of incorporation in Elizabeth New Jersey. Capital is 125000 dollars with potential for increase and Fanwood as home office. Incorporators include Harry C Pristen son Henry L Hobart and George H Mc Ginnis with New York City addresses. The charter uses a blanket clause to allow broad future expansion and rivaling existing sugar interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Independent Sugar Refining Company
Elizabeth
N. d
Fanwood
Harry C. Pristenson
Henry L. Hobart
George H. McGinnis
Front Street
New York City
Paragon Manufacturing Stock Sold to M C MacDougal
M C MacDougal has purchased the stock of his partner A E Harris in Paragon Manufacturing and will conduct the business in the future. Harris will enter other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. MacDougal
A. E. Harris
Paragon Manufacturing Company
Mr. Harris
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Blood Purification
Advert describes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as cleansing the blood to cure pimples boils eczema and other diseases linked to impure blood. It warns against substitutes and cites a Cherokee Nation testimonial. Also mentions Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for cleansing the liver and stimulating digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Wm. D. Shamblin
Remy
Cherokee Nation
Ind
Lightning Fire Kills Two At Indiana Barn
In Bloomington Indiana on July 31 a lightning bolt struck a barn near Ellettsville setting it ablaze. Human bones found in the rubble suggest two sheltering men are dead. Farmers George and Joseph Prothers were instantly killed when the bolt struck a tree they hid beneath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Willis Aiken
Ellettsville
George
Joseph Prothers
Tiger mauls boy at Logan circus in dramatic cage incident
In Logansport Indiana a black tiger in a circus cage reached through bars and clawed the head and face of six year old John Rush Jr. as his father held him at a window for a better view. The boy’s injuries were severe but expected to heal.
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Logansport
Ind
Robinson’s Circus
John Rush
Rush
Farmer Simon Jones Fatally Wounded by Pitchfork Tines
In Frankfort Indiana on July 31 Simon Jones a young farmer sat by a wheat shock as a wagon driver tossed a pitchfork. The tines pierced his skull and face injuring the brain and making recovery unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
Simon Jones
Victim of Cigarette Fire Kills Teen in Indiana
Fanny Parant sixteen, of Terre Haute, died from burns after a buggy ride from a funeral near Tangier. A young man Dennis Williams allegedly sparked the blaze with live ashes from his cigarette, and farmer William Osborne removed burning clothing. Williams grieves and takes responsibility as Parant dies after lingering in agony.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Fanny Parant
Tangier
Here
Dennis Williams
William Osborne
Miss Parant
Williams
Man Beaten by Drunk Lodger at West Main Street
Hartford City Indiana July 31 Snakey Houseman a window glass worker beat William Miller with a cut glass wine bottle at George Wilhelm s West Main Street home as Miller lay sick with typhoid fever in bed. Houseman intoxicated fled after throwing the bottle through a window and was arrested in a saloon hours later awaiting a preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Houseman
William Miller
George Wilhelm
West Main Street
Wilhem’s
Miller
Author seeks divorce in Evansville suit
James Sutton, author of "The Ups and Downs of a Young Married Man," filed for divorce from his wife in Evansville Indiana on July 31. He is thirty five and says he will marry again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
James Sutton
Hanna Denies Hanna Investment Claim in Stone Quarries
Bloomington Indiana July 31 President Barron of the People s Gas and Electric company says Hanna did not invest in stone quarries near Mitchell contradicting rumors. Barron states the senator has no such holdings and urges caution about speculative reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Barron
The
People’s Gas and Electric Company
Marcus A. Hanna
Mitchell
Local Notation Denies New Ventures in Monroe County Stone Land
Mr Hanna replies to a letter from a local official denying rumors and stating current interests prevent taking up new business enterprises or additional investments. The exchange references Monroe County stone land and a request dated the 14th inst. He confirms he cannot engage in new ventures at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Stone Land
Gradually Turning White in Kokomo Man
Rufus Ellis, a well known Black resident of Kokomo Indiana, is gradually turning white with skin changes starting sixteen years ago on his legs and now affecting his face neck arms and hands. He remains in good health and reports no discomfort from the condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Rufus Ellis
Ellis
Train wreckers foiled near Walkerton Indiana
Two masked men attempted to wreck a Chicago to Baltimore express near Teagarden Walkerton Indiana by wiring rails and placing iron fish plates. Track watchman Thomas Kronk fought them off and signaled the train to safety before the collision could occur. Garrett detective supervisor B Schelder leads the probe with one suspect reportedly captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welkerton
Ind
Chicago
Baltimore
Teagarden
Here
Thomas
Kronk
Walkerton
B Schelder
Garrett
Misuse of a Tack Leaves Farmer Near Death
Wabash Indiana August reports David Flook a Walt township farmer is near death after a tack pierced his foot eleven weeks ago causing bone decay. Surgeons removed bones to save the foot but infection persisted and amputation may be needed above the knee if the patient survives.
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Wabash
Ind
David Flook
Walt Township
Mr. Flock
Bound to Wed the Girl Escapade Foiled Elopement Incident
Muncie Indiana August 1 Harry Phillips who tried to elope with Miss Blanche Richmond was fined in police court for an escapade tied to the failed elopement and a second attempt prompted police action. Phillips says he will marry the girl despite parental and police opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Harry Phillips
Blanche Richmond
Phillips
Mania for arson grips Richmond man
Mortimer Chase twenty eight year old in Richmond is suspected of setting the Brunswick hotel blaze last Monday night. Held as temporarily insane after a Grand Rapids police letter linked his past drinking fueled fire alarms. He worked as an inspector for the Home Telephone company and suffered a sunstroke last week. His father John B. Chase of Grand Rapids will claim him when he arrives.
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Richmond
Ind
Mortimer Chase
Brunswick
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chase
Home Telephone Company
John B. Chase
Death of Madison horseman in carriage tragedy
Robert R. Rea, proprietor of the Fashion stables and a noted horseman, died suddenly of heart disease last night while riding in his carriage with Miss Margaret Tague, whom he was to marry this week. The incident occurred in Madison Indiana.
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Madison, Ind
Robert R. Rea
Fashion Stables
Margaret Tague
Missing Miss Mattie Abels Sparks Liberty Alarm
In Liberty Indiana on August 1 a nineteen year old girlMiss Mattie Abelsleft her home at Rosburg and has not returned Her absence alarms her parents and friends who fear she may be in danger Charles is named as a person who was giving her attention and authorities are checking the circumstances of her disappearance
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Liberty
Ind
Mattie Abels
Rosburg
Missing Village Girl Sparks Inquiry After Disappearance
A seventeen year old girl vanishes after a visit from Anthony, a local youth whose parents objected to the romance. The father escorted him away and warned him not to return. Indianapolis friends have been notified. Anthony claims ignorance of her flight.
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Anthony
Indianapolis
Trampled by a Bull Injures Indiana Farmer Near Craigville
Portland Indiana reports farmer George Hamerickhouse of Craigville was attacked by a vicious bull. He was knocked down as a horn tore his throat, then crushed his collar bone. Thrown through a fence, he survived the strike but faces possible lifelong disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
George Hamerickhouse
Craigville
Mill Owners Burned Out In Saltillo Fire
Orleans Indiana August 2 The Houring mill of E Heise Sons at Saltillo nine miles east of the city was destroyed by fire Wednesday night Investigators found a note in the keyhole demanding money in a sack left at a crossroads or the plant would be destroyed One of the proprietors complied with the ransom demand before the blaze began, authorities said
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Ind
E. Heise & Sons
Saltillo
Force guards sack at night. mill later burned
Buggy washers carried a sack to an appointed place and guards stood watch with shotguns overnight. After their departure the sack vanished. A mill was destroyed by fire on Wednesday night.
Bank Director Found Dead In Indiana Residence
William Abbott aged sixty eight founder of the Braun hotel and director of the Union National bank was found dead on a couch at his Muncie home. Officials cite apoplexy as the suspected cause. Abbott was a prominent county figure in Republican politics and local business with extensive financial interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
William Abbott
Braun
Union National Bank
Indiana Woman Dies After Ice Bath Led By Heat
Mrs. Denny Doster of Converse died after an incident in Marion where she loosened her dress to cool off during ironing and bathed her shoulders with ice water. She collapsed, developed lockjaw, and passed away last evening after several hours of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, Ind
Denny Doster
Converse
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endorsed for Teething
An advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething children. The copy assures safety and effectiveness and promotes it as a trusted aid for anxious parents.
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Indiana
Hanna
Sweetheart
Oliver
Oliver Steel
C. C. Schlatter & CO
Columbia ST
Hagensack
Isaac Dunham
A. W. Chase
Dr. Chase
Shenandoah
Sylvester Pappert
South Main St
A.W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
Meyer Bros. & Go
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