Thaw Case Advances as Mrs Thaw Aids Defense
In New York on June 30 the Thaw murder case moves forward as Mrs Thaw aids her husband’s lawyers after a four hour examination. Prosecutors press for motive while Grand Jury readiness signals potential new angles. Thaw endures a hot prison night and courts consider a Sunday visit exception.
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New York
District Attorney’s Office
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Court of General Sessions
White
Deaper
Truxton Beale
Washington
Thomas McCaleb
California
McCaleb
Tombs
John A. Wade
The
Rison
James Mitchel Ends Lively Fort Wayne Career
James Mitchel former editor of the Fort Wayne Dispatch died at Hope hospital after weeks of illness. A native of Scotland he was about 75, known as a brilliant yet erratic figure who once led city politics and ran the Dispatch with a sharp, combative style. He left no known relatives and was buried after acquaintances prepared for his funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mitchel
Fort Wayne
Peltier Undertaking
Mitchel
Mr. Mitchel
Lfe
Ile
West Superior Street
Whery
Scotland
James Mitchell
Cale
James M. Kane
Jefferson Township
Perry
Cedar Creek
Mitchell
Fort Wayne Journal
Judge Ludbloom
Dispatch
Stroller
General Weaver
Greenback
Labor Party
Clinton Street
White National Bank
Figure a Familiar One in Fort Wayne Obituary
The long familiar figure of Mr. Mitchel dominated Fort Wayne streets for over 25 years. Largely unseen in recent years his dissolute habits and shabby dress drew little sympathy as he lingered in the downtown area. He died after a period of illness ending June 25 and left no known relatives or confirmed marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
Mr. Mitchel
Fort Wayne
Superior Street
Fierce Wind Storm Swept Over County
A severe wind and lightning storm hit Allen County Friday evening around 6 to 7 PM causing widespread damage. Antone Snyder’s barn near Maysville burned after being struck by lightning, with an estimated loss of 2500 dollars. Telegraph and telephone lines failed, trees fell, roofs blew off, and windows shattered across Springfield and surrounding areas. Local lines indicate substantial disruption to the Home Telephone company and interurban services, with some street blocks impassable until repairs.
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Allen County
Springfield Township
Antone Snyder
Lafayette Street
St. Martin’s Avenue
Calhoun Street
St. Joe Boulevard
Home Telephone Company
Auburn
Mr. Snyder
Snyder
Maysville
WIFE SLAYER A Von Canegan Hangs Self in Prison Cell
Philadelphia on June 30. Charles Von Canegan, indicted for killing his wife, died by his own hand in a county prison cell last Monday.
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Philadelphia
Charles von Canegan
Lightning destroys Whitmer barn at Cedarville
A Cedarville frame barn owned by Christian Whitmer, formerly the Holloweter place, burned Friday around 6 30 following a lightning strike. The structure and contents including two valuable horses valued at 500 cow and farm implements were lost. Neighbors could not save nearby buildings. Loss estimated at least 2000.
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Christian Whitmer
Cedarville
Holloweter Place
Hay overturned injures farmer on Coldwater road
Ernest Henschen, farmer four miles north of the city, was seriously hurt when a load of hay toppled in a Friday storm. He landed on his head and shoulders and remained unconscious for hours. He is in serious condition with feared paralysis. Henschen is the son in law of Charles Stellhorn. Tonke County Commissioner’s Cedar Creek township barn was struck by lightning and damaged but no fire followed.
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Ernest Henschen
Coldwater Road
Henschen
Mr. Henschen
Charles Stellhorn
Tonke
Cédar Creek
Cleansing, Antiseptic Claim Prompts Investigation
A fragment notes debate over a cleansing antiseptic described as healing and savior, raising questions about its medical claims and safety. Authorities assess the language and potential misrepresentation in advertising.
Drowned Tailor Found in Bathtub at Home
Fred C. Dierstein a 33 year old tailor employed by Dennis Monahan at Economy clothes cleaning on Court street was drowned in his bathtub at 430 Baker street between 6 and 7 am Saturday. Coroner J E Stults suspects accidental death though motive for self destruction is considered if he had requested a revolver earlier. Neighbors aided after his mother Wilhelmina Dierstein discovered the body. Doctors attempted resuscitation and the door was found locked with key inside corner. The coroner will decide whether death was accidental or self inflicted based on surroundings and lack of signs of struggle. Surviving family includes mother and siblings Philip Samuel Minnie Annie Matilda and Henry Dierstein. The Undertaker Wellman took charge of the body.
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Fred C. Dierstein
Dennis Monahan
Court Street
Baker Street
J. E. Stults
Dierstein
Wilhelmina Dierstein
R. J. Scott
George Bennett
Kadt
Enslen
Philip
Samuel
Minnie
Annie
Matilda
Henry Dierstein
St. Louis
Philip Dierstein
Pennsylvania
Wellman
Saloons All Quit in Kansas City After Crackdown
All saloons in Kansas City Kansas were closed as of June 30. The Elks and Eagles clubs reported no liquor sales. Assistant Attorney General Trickett claimed he would destroy joint buildings if needed, prompting removal of bar fixtures to Missouri. A dozen Armourdale Argentine and Rosedale saloons remained open under a Missouri Brewing company receiver, with actions stalled by a threatened restraining order.
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Kansas City
Kansas
The
Elks and Eagles
Tricket
Missouri
Armourdale
Argentine
Rosedale
Missouri Brewing Company
Trickett
Three Hurt by Explosion at Indiana Railroad Camp
Three men were seriously burned by a premature explosion at the Brucehead construction camp of the Indianapolis Southern railroad near Bloomington Indiana. The injured are Walking Boss Goodspeed Foreman Buchanan and an Italian workman all badly burned but expected to recover.
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Bloomington
Ind
Brucehead
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Boss Goodspeed
Buchanan
Death toll rises at Ringling tent storm in Aurora
A severe wind and rain storm hit Aurora Illinois with two dead and many injured at the Ringling Bros circus. Witnesses say a tent pole crushed Matt Bury and chaos followed as patrons fled the canvas roof into the downpour. An injured patrolman dislocated a shoulder while aiding the body removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Ill
Matt Bury
William Cross
Ringling Bros.‘ Circus
Bury
Bury Josh Williams
St. Charles Hospital
Record of its work on the Fifty-ninth Congress
The first session of the Fifty-ninth Congress ends with broad legislation. The railroad rate bill, pure food and meat inspection acts, alien naturalization changes, and witness immunity rules are noted. The Panama canal type fixed, and $89 million yearly for its progress is set. Appropriations near $900 million, with $25 million for national public buildings. A new consular service status, Niagara Falls preservation act, and Jamestown expo funding also pass. The railroad rate bill takes effect sixty days after presidential approval, ending June 29.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Congress
Niagara Falls
San Francisco
Bryan completes Norway tour and heads to London
William J. Bryan finishes a northward tour reaching the north cape and departs Bergen tonight for London. In Bergen he visited Premier Michelsen aboard the steamer carrying the latter from Trondhjem to the port, as reported from Christiania.
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Christiania
William J. Bryan
Bergen
North Cape
London
Mr. Bryan
Premier Michelsen
Trondhjem
Quick Fix Cures Assured by Laxative Bromide Tablets
Classified ad promotes a cold cure with LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets and a money back guarantee if it fails. It notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and lists a price of 26e.
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E. W. Grove
Fraud charge grows over Elkhart insurance case
Amended complaint filed June 27 against American Mutual Life Insurance Co of Elkhart Ind cites fraud allegations. Melvin A Demarest cashier of the St Joseph Valley Bank faces the charge in connection with the case and related financial irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mutual Life Insurance Company
Elkhart
Ind
Elkhart County Trust Company
Melvin. A. Demarest
St. Joseph Valley Bank
Fragmentary Notice Indicates Unclear Petition Timeline
OCR text fragment shows unclear phrasing about an applied and covered action described with vague terms like fat cloth and Pinessive acts. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or places are readable.
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Cafe Martin
Hope Hospital
James B. White
R. B. Davis
Monthly Monitor
Court House
Kas
Ringling
Inl
G. L. Harding
Rome City
Delta
Col
Anansias Baker
Fulton County
Republicana
Cass
Fulton Counties
Baker
Sesson
Pierce
Nature
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Will
Norway
H. Pfeiffer & Son
Columbia St
Indiana
Indiana Stock Powder CO
Huntington, Ind
Bash & Company
Fort Wayne, Ind
Pennsylvania Lines
ST. Paul
Saengerbund
Atlantic City
Omaha
Denver
Adreels Bpong
Nyite
Milwaukee
Bagie Grand Aerie
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