Indianapolis Welcomes Kern with Nonpartisan Cheer
Indianapolis greeted Democratic vice presidential candidate John W. Kern with a large, nonpartisan show of support after his Denver convention appearance. 7,000 lined the streets, 2,000 marched behind him, and crowds cheered as Fairbanks and Mayor Bookwalter hosted a formal welcome on the courthouse lawn. Kern praised the friendly Indiana reception and pledged to avoid discrediting the state in the campaign.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Denver
Charles W. Fairbanks
Kern
Indiana
Chicago
Lafayette
Fairbanks
Mr. Kern
Union Station
Bookwalter
Citizens’ Committee
Board of Trade
The
Commercial Club
Pennsylvania Street
Court House
Relief Assured by Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills
The testimonial notes neuralgia triggered by congestion irritation or disease. Readers report rapid relief from neuralgia headaches over eyes and facial pains using Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills with minimal after effects. Several customers describe fearing eye pressure and recurring spells while praising dosage of one to two tablets for quick relief.
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Miles
Iso
Ernie Barton
Milley St
Carthage
Young Folk Smash Record at Park for 6000 Attendees
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction hosted a record breaking Children's Day at Robison Park drawing about 6000 youngsters and families. With ideal weather, extra streetcars and free rides for under 16, the event featured lunch baskets, sports gear, and participation from orphan asylums. City officials and company managers emphasized the annual excursion's success and enjoyment.
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Fort Wayne
Court House
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Man Shifts Blame After Shotgun Theatrics On Street
Harry Rosher a clerk at the Pennsylvania east yard office defended a girl with a revolver after four youths attacked them near 2312 Lillie street and East Creighton avenue. He fired four times, believes one man was hit in the leg, but police have no solid clues yet. Rosher described a straightforward account and planned a vacation without trouble looming.
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Lillie Street
Airdene
Harry Rosher
Pennsylvania East Yard
Rosher
Bok
East Creighton Avenue
Narrow Escape as Rowe City Boat Capsizes
Mrs. Beaver nearly drowns when a fishing boat carrying Mr. and Mrs. Beach overturns at Rowe City last Wednesday at 6 o'clock. The rope breaks as Mr. Beaver raises the anchor. Mrs. Beaver sits in the stern and sinks three times before a nearby fisherman rescues her. She is revived and reported not seriously harmed this morning.
Wheat Threshed From Ewer Charles Bleke
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate wheat threshing details linked to an individual named Charles Bleke. The readable text is sparse on dates, places, or organizations, but suggests a local agricultural event or property activity with wheat gleaned or processed. Further readable facts are unavailable.
Finding in Favor of Sergeant Pappert
Sergeant William F. Pappert of the Fort Wayne police was acquitted by the board of public safety on charges of insubordination and official shortcomings. The board reprimanded him for indiscreet actions not covered by the specifications and warned against repetition while expressing satisfaction with his intent to improve departmental working harmony. Patrolmen Buuck and Junka loitering charges were delayed to be addressed soon.
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William F. Pappert
Fort Wayne
Board
Pappert
Messrs
Hermann, Hayes and
Reiman
Board of Public Safety
Hosey
Colerick
Buuck
Junka
Hayes
Shock of Grief Is Fatal at Two Bases
In Corydon Indiana on July 16 Herbert Hitner a ten year old boy died from injuries after running through a gate latch causing fatal wounds. His grandfather Charles Embs died of heart trouble upon hearing the news. The boy stayed at the Embs home in Morgan county during his parents divorce case.
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Corydon
Ind
Herbert Hitner
Floyd_ county
Charles Embs
Embs
Morgan County
Death of Policeman Patrick Foley Sparks Family Tragedy
In Youngstown on Monday Policeman Patrick Foley died and his widow lies in critical condition from nervous prostration, with his sister and other family members facing ongoing danger. Mrs Foley mourns as the community hears of the loss and the pall of grief spreads through their home.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Catherine Foley
Patrick Foley
Priest's Death Case At Canon City Sparks Plea for Life
Denver observers report Father Bernard of St Elizabeth's sent Father Wulstan to Canon City to urge Alia to repent and seek commutation or suspension of the death sentence. Acting Gov Harper refused. Alia claimed Italy mistreatment and attacked Father Leo Heinrichs during Holy Communion, killing him. Police dragged Alia away as monks appealed for mercy. insanity plea noted, verdict pending with execution imminent.
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Denver
Giuseppe Alia
Canon City
Fater Leo Heinrichs
Bernard
St. Elizabeth's
Leo
Father Wulstan
Alia
Father Bernard
State House
Harper
St. Elizabeth’s
Father Leo
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Italy
Alla
Wulstan Workman
Daniel Cronin
Colorado Springs
Tragic Sunday Murder at Franciscan Monastery
The article describes Alla brooding over grievances against the priesthood then murdering Father Leo at a Franciscan monastery in Paterson New Jersey. It notes Alla’s long hatred, the church chimes, and a crime described as unmatched in history. European connections and motives are considered but no evidence supports anarchist links or personal enmity beyond his mindset.
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Denver
Leo
Paterson
N. J
Grand Diamond Concert at Big Temperance Conference
Winona Lake Indiana July 16 strong program opens today for the great temperance conference titled Tennessee Day speakers from the south include Hon James A Tate chancellor of American university who outlined temperance plans Dr George R Stuart spoke tonight and Senator Carmack substitute filled in for sickness An excursion of over 1000 from Columbia City and Larwill crowded the interurban cars over two thousand heard eight contestants for the grand diamond medal with Miss Mabel Warne winning for The Alamo The Miss Belle Kearney Mississippi address was eloquent over 2000 excursionists on the grounds the evangelistic meeting led by Dr J Wilbur Chapman last evening showed the popularity of these gospel services
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Winona Lake
Ind
Tennessee
Commonwealth
James A. Tate
American University
George R. Stuart
Carmack
Columbia City
Larwill
Indiana
Hazel Pence
Sycamore
Mabel Warne
Amboy
Lena Hamblin
Swayzee
Virginia James
Marion
Chester Davis
Pennville
Edmund Warner
Pendleton
Elnora McNaughten
Ray
Walter Penrod
Upland
Clara Sears
Anderson
Prof
Gibbs
North Manchester
J. A. Shibble
J. Wilbur Chapman
Assembly
Good Bread Premise Courtship of Divorces Warned
Atlantic City July 16 Dr H W Wiley of the governments poison squad told the American Biscuit Makers that better bread making would reduce divorces. He urged bakers to produce wholesome bread and educate buyers to prefer it noting much bread today is chemically treated and color is unnecessary. He said flour bleaching harms quality and the government aims for naturally colored flour.
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Atlantic City
N. J
H. W. Wiley
American Biscuit Makers’ Association
Stephen C Taber of Logansport Is No More
Logansport Ind July 15 Stephen C Taber a wealthy Cass county landowner died today Born in 1830 near Fort Wayne he came to Logansport as an infant after graduating from Wabash College in 1849 and Indiana University Law School in 1852 He built the Wabash Water Power dam city water works dam and a dam at Rochester He leaves three children and a sister Mrs Phoebe A Hamilton of Fort Wayne.
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Logansport
Ind
Stephen C. Taber
Cass County
Maumee
Fort Wayne
Wabash College
Law School
Indiana University
Wabash
City
Rochester
Phoebe A. Hamilton
Fort Wayne Pioneer Taber Helped Shape Local Real Estate
The article recalls Taber a Fort Wayne figure linked with early history and real estate, alongside his brother Paul Taber. It notes his birth near Lakeside and Maumee river, family roots through Cyrus Taber and Coles, and later life in Logansport with business ties to Allen Hamilton along the Wabash river. His wife Miss Walker descended from the Ewings, and Phoebe Hamilton remains in Mackinac Island.
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Fort Wayne
Taber
Paul Taber
Mr. Taber
Cyrus Taber
Miss Coles
Col. Coles
Lakeside
Maumee River
Columbia Street Bridge
Miss Walker
Ewings
Mrs. Taber
Baltic Fire Destroys Ohio Town. 500 Lost Homes
New Philadelphia Ohio July 16 Baltic village in Tuscarawas county with about 500 residents was nearly wiped out by a night blaze that began at 9 pm and burned until morning. Firemen failed to halt the flames which consumed forty homes and business buildings including Huffman's and Crower's restaurants and several loaded freight cars. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars. Mrs. Emanuel Holm of Shipshewana is in mental collapse over her husband’s death by drowning at Hunter Lake on Sunday and might have saved him if she had believed the call for help.
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Kern
Indianapolis
Nellere
Mdm
Indiana
Popune Republic
New
Philadelphia
Baltic
Tuscarawas County
Huffman’s
Crower’s
Emanuel Holm
Shipshewana
Hunter Lake
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