Colombia unrest and financial woes touch isthmus
Censorship blocks political news as Liberal rebels gain strength in Colombia and nearby nations. Observers warn of possible international trouble amid conservative governments, finance strain, and reports of U S warship interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Kingston
Jamaica
Panama
Venezuela
Ecquador
Nicaragua
Columbia
Castro
Liberal Revolutionary Movement
United States
Water hose drenches non union worker at Crescent Tin Plate mill
In Cleveland on August 26 a non union worker Thomas Oldecker deserted twenty five fellow non union workers still at the Crescent Tin Plate mill. They drenched him with a water hose as district vice president Ward from the amalgamated association called mill officials to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Thomas Oldecker
Crescent Tin Plate Mill
Ward
Amalgamated Association
Union Retaliation Threat After Repeated Acts
The action of their men was condemned and a warning issued that any repetition would be resented. Oldecker has been at work only a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Mer
Oldecker
Darby and Ryan Wed at Berry Street M E Church
Miss Ida B. Darby and Frank B. Ryan, both of the city, were united in marriage by Rev. H. J. Norris of Berry Street M E Church on Monday at 2 o clock. The couple left that afternoon for Hartford City to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Norris
Berry Street
M. E. Church
Ida B. Darby
Frank B. Ryan
Mrs. Ryan
Hartford City
Columbia goes to dry dock for Newport trials
The former cup defender Columbia was placed in dry dock in Brooklyn for cleaning and examination ahead of the official trials at Newport next Saturday to select a defender to race the Shamrock. She will likely be moved to Newport next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Columbia
Brooklyn
Newport
Shamrock
Man Rescued From St. Joe River After Boat Collision
Frank Grosh of Cincinnati, twenty five, escaped drowning when his boat overturned during a race on the St. Joe River two miles above Robison park. Mike Lardier dove in from Snap club shore and pulled Grosh to safety despite strong currents and Grosh’s weakness. Grosh was revived and taken to the park, where he boarded a city car. Lardier’s rescue was a notably difficult effort and he feared for his own safety during the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grosh
Cincinnati
St. Joe
Mike Larcier
Mr. Grosh
Robison Park
Grosh
Snap Club
Mike Lordier
Mr. Lardier
Wayne Township Teachers Named for Next School Year
Township Trustee Schirmeyer appoints staff to supervise Wayne township schools outside the city for the coming year. Assignments include D. W. Baird, Miss Reed, Charles Methley and Miss Shives, George J. Murphy, Miss Glass, A. A. Ringwall, and Samuel J. Brubaker. The term begins soon with the first township institute set for September 7 and September 5. No. 6 district is now part of the city and will be served by Professor Study's appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schirmeyer
Wayne Township
City
George J. Murphy
Miss Glass
A. A. Ringwall
Samuel J. Brubaker
Township Institute
Riot in South Camden Sparks White Negro Clash
In South Camden New Jersey a night riot erupted between black residents and white neighbors after a police arrest. A mob entered several black homes, broke doors, and demanded removal of all black residents. Police dispersed the rioters with injuries reported on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Camden
N. J
Winchester mob burns accused killer at stake
In Winchester Tennessee on August 26 a mob of about 6000 seized Henry Noles from the jail and burned him at a tree for the murder of Mrs. Williams. The crowd forced guards away, Noles spoke of meeting kin in glory, and the scene ended with the body consumed by fire. The crime left a farm family grieving two young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Tenn
Henry Noles
Charles Williams
Noles
Cowan
Stewart
Matt N. Whittaker
J. J. Lynch
W. P. Talley
Jesse H. Littleton
Foster Ramsey
Williams
Maxwell
Reuben Patterson and Chris Pelger Visit Huntington
A brief note describes Reuben Patterson and Chris Pelger visiting Huntington for a two week stay with friends. The text emphasizes selling over costs and value, seeking to discard odds and ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Pelger
Huntington
Neighbors Stirred by Swift Action After Franklin County Crime
Sheriff Stewart led bloodhounds to the scene as a posse of armed citizens pursued Noles. Farmer Mr. Williams is a prominent Franklin county resident and the late Mrs. Williams belonged to a longtime local family. The two children were the crime’s only witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Williams
Stewart
Noles
Franklin County
Garrett undertaker faces legal action over unauthorized burial
In Garrett courts Tomison the undertaker who removed Charles Campbell’s body without a burial permit or death certificate faces an affidavit from Dr Carl Proegler charging reception of the body without proper permit. Other local cases include James Wise charged with assault and battery on Sarah Stanger and Charles Stanger pleading guilty. affidavits filed against Griebel for assault on Calvin West. and Sidney DeLong charged with trespass in Eel River township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomison
Garrett
Charles Campbell
DeKalb
Carl Proegler
County Board of Health
France
Bagby
Barnett
Proegler
Schone
J. W. Cochran
New Haven
Huser
James A. Wise
Bullerman’s
Sarah Stanger
Charles Stanger
The
Sentinel
Mr. Wise
Stanger
Frederick West
Griebel
Calvin West
E. W. Emrick
James W. DeLong
Winfield Ludwick
Eel River Township
Tancey
Tenneson
Garrett Undertaker
Sophia Sechrist
Calhoun Street
Douglas Avenue
Holman Street
Cochran
Husev
Something New Added to Daily Sale at 50c Line
New stock enters the sale daily with thirty dozen shirts priced at $1.00 to $1.50 placed in the 50c line. Reuben S. Patterson notes new stock and warns of scarlet fever cases reported at 67 Barthold Street and 322 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben S. Patterson
Barthold Street
Broadway
Mens and Boys Trousers Discounted in Sale
Men and boys trousers offered at reduced prices with a 25 percent discount. Prices shown include 1.00 grade trousers at 75 cents and 5.00 grade trousers at 3.75.
Caledonians Hold Notable Robison Park Outing
Large crowd attends the Caledonian society field sports at Robison park with Max Wehnert scoring eight and a half points and winning a silver smoking set. Tug of war, greased pig capture, and multiple races and field events are listed with winners and times. Meanwhile bridge work on the Maumee river advances and a new rail line is slated for November delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Society
Robison Park
Max Wehnert
James B. White
Pennsylvania
John Tompkins
James Berry
Aberdeen
Scotland
James Miller
David Miller
James Gillis
David McNaught
James Hayes
Arthur Noll
Edgar Wood
Maggie Gillie
Agnes Gillie
John Doggett
Burt Branson
Ernest Zucker
Harry McMillen
Bert Branson
Nelson Bucker
Henry Lahmeyer
John Richards
M. Wehnert
John Wagner
James Williams
K. C. Wilson
D. McNaught
Henry Wehnert
Maumee River
Knights in a Wreck on B and O Train
A special B and O train carrying Pennsylvania Knights Templar to Louisville was ditched in Barnesville Ohio after striking a horse on Barnesville hill. Engineer Milo Francis of Zanesville was killed and Fireman Walter Boston of Newark fatally injured. passengers mostly escaped with minor bruises as the engine jumped the track and pulled the entire train off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania Knights Templar
Louisville
Milo Francis
Zanesville
Walter Boston
Newark
Barnesville Hill
James O Jensen Riverside hotel owner dies in Chicago
James O. Jensen 45, former Riverside hotel owner, died at Lakeside hospital Chicago from complications after surgery. He recently lived in Traverse City Michigan. Survived by his mother and brother William Jensen of this city who was with him during the operation. Remains sent to Lockport New York for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Jensen
Riverside
Lakeside Hospital
Chicago
Mr. Jensen
Traverse City
Mich
William Jensen
Lockport
N. Y
Track laying on New Haven Butler road delayed
Work began last week but halted after about 100 feet due to missing splicing plates. The connection to the main line is completed and the crossing with the Nickel Plate is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven-Butler Road
Mystery Hat Floats From River Near Swinney Park
Sunday morning a cyclist heard a splash near the St. Marys river by Swinney park and found a new black derby hat floating near pilings. The hat sank after soaking, fishermen saw no person, and no report to police was made as investigators searched the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Swinney Park
Nebraska District
Hutzell
Main Street
M. Hutzell
Girl Climbs Tall Steeple in Ashland
Miss Jessie Foote of Ashland climbed the Methodist church steeple to a height of 135 feet yesterday. After surveying the surroundings she descended calmly to ground amid cheers from watching friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Mass
Jessie Foote
Mattie Beal Leaves Lawton Wins Land Claim Return
Miss Mattie Beal, winner of claim No. 2 in Lawton district, has returned to Wichita and resumes her operator job. Her farm is valued at 20 000 to 25 000 dollars, and she must occupy the claim for eight months starting February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Mattie Beal
Lawton Land District
America
Miss Beal
New Age Limit Set for Postal Department Jobs
The local civil service board reports a new age rule for postal positions requiring applicants to be 18 to 45 years old. Veterans with honorable discharges may have the age limit waived for wounds or illness from service. Previously clerks needed 18 plus and carriers 21 to 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Board
Post Office Department
Postal Department
Naval Service
United States
Sweaters 14 Off Patterson
Charlies A. Bookwalter of Indianapolis arrived in the city on Saturday and is registered at the New Ave line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Charlies A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Aveline
Soldier Boy Eugene Miller Dies in Philippines Typhoid Fever
Word arrives of Eugene A. Miller a private in Company M Sixth Infantry who died July 16 in a military hospital at Iloilo P I from typhoid fever. He was 23, son of Mr and Mrs I J Miller of New Haven. Burial occurred in Iloilo English cemetery grave 124 with plans to ship remains home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene A. Miller
Allen County
M. Sixth Infantry
Tloilo
P. I
C. R. Darnall
Miller
I. J. Miller
New Haven
Fort Wayne
Hartzell Ice Cream Company
Will Miller
Nineteenth Infantry
Twenty-eight
Iloilo
Czar Visit Favors Tight Surveillance of Anarchists
Paris reports secret police intensified monitoring of anarchist networks ahead of the czar's visit. August Spandoni, arrested on vagabondage grounds after a Bourse du Travaille meeting, released due to means of subsistence but expelled to London. Chief M Goren confirms enhanced scrutiny of arrivals by sea and groups linked to Dunkirk incursion last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bourse du Traviaire
Augo Spandoni
London
M. Goren
Secret Police
Dunkirk
Death of Mrs. M. A. Smith in Chicago
Clement V. Smith of 128 East DeWald street is advised of his mother Mrs. M. A. Smith’s death this morning in Chicago where she had been living with a daughter. She was 73 and formerly resided in Kendallville, with many Fort Wayne acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement V. Smith
East
DeWald Street
M. A. Smith
Chicago
Private Bank Closes in Marietta After Deposits Move
Marietta Ohio August 26 the Bank of New Metamoras in Washington county a private institution closed its doors today. It is said the bank had deposited $50,000 with the Superior Street Savings and Banking company Cleveland which closed last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Ohio
Bank of New Metamoras
Washington County
Superior Street Savings and Banking Company
Cleveland
Local News Briefs Highlight Visits Moves and Accidents
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Louis DeLagrange at 47 LaSalle street was severely scalded when a pail of hot water overturned. Carrie Herber of Poe enjoyed a pleasant surprise party with friends. Frank X Mohr sustained a severe foot gash after stepping on a broken bottle near the Triplett house in Rome City. L J Libbing Co will move Goldstine stock to 39 East Main on September 1. Charles J Scheimann of Packard Organ sails for Europe aboard the Fuerst Bismarck to promote the company. Charles Josse and Frank Kincaid bought the Lavanway Stier feed business at 58 East Main and take possession today. Josse, formerly a driver for B W Skelton, and Kincaid, a former Jenney Power trimmer, mingle with old friends. Charlie acts as a bustling public figure in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis DeLagrange
LaSalle Street
Carrie Herber
Poe
Friends
Crystal Mandelin Orchestra
Triplett House
Rome City
Frank X. Mohr
L. J. Libbing & Co
Goldstine Establishment
West Main Street
East Main Street
Charles J. Scheimann
Packard Organ Company
Europe
Mr. Scheimann
Messrs
Charles Josse
Frank Kincaid
Lavanway & Stier
Josse
B. W. Skelton
Kincaid
Jenney Power Company
Charlie
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
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Ryan-Darby
Wayne Township Teachers
D. W. Baird
Miss Reed
Charles Methley
Miss Shives
Tennessee Mob
Reuben
Ing
Knights
Lawton
Phillipines
Czar
Bathing
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