Death on a Chesapeake and Ohio trestle tragedy
In Marion Indiana Mrs D A Barley grabbed two toddlers as a train bore down on a high trestle. She and a baby and a three year old leaped fifteen feet to a ravine below while Paul Bailey ten years old, trapped between ties, survived but is severely injured with possible loss of a finger and scalp wounds. The mother and four other children were injured but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
D. A. Barley
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Paul Bailey
Club Women's Plan Fails in Muncie Park Incident
In Muncie Indiana on May 26 park policy faced a setback as park policeman John Bales was struck in the nose while attempting to arrest a bicycle thief who had stolen a youth’s bike. The incident followed calls to remove the mace and keep officers unarmed to preserve park aesthetics. Park policemen will be armed thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Tay
John Bales
McCullough Park
Bales
He Yang
Schoolboys in Revolt Organize Anti Greathouse Marching Club
In Evansville Indiana on July 26 a group of fifty pupils formed the Anti Greathouse Marching club on a vacant lot. The officers include Thomas Lindsay president Howard Reesa jr secretary and Tfilery acer treasurer with reformer Mrs Albion Fellows Tacan to mobilize support against any law extending the school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aniti-Greathouse
Evansville
Ind
Greathouse
Anti-Greathouse Marching Club
Thomas Lindsay
Howard Reesa
Tfilery Acer
Albion Fellows Tacan
Tragic Death In Brazil Indiana Child Dies From Corn Grain
In Brazil Indiana on July 26 a two year old boy, son of Clifford Van Ness and wife, southwest of the city, died after a grain of corn became lodged in his windpipe during a meal. He suffered a severe condition for several days before doctors learned the cause and could not save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Clifford van Ness
Thaw Denied Freedom in White Murder Case
In White Plains New York on July 26 Justice Martin J. Keogh ruled that Harry K Thaw remains confined in the asylum where he was placed February 1 1908 after killing Stanford White The court rejected his bid for release citing public safety and insanity were cited as reasons for continued commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Plains
N. Y
Harry K. Th
La‘y
Stanford White
Martin J. Keogh
The
Thaw
Apdom
Indiana Public Utilities Bill Aims to Expand Railroad Commission Powers
Indiana lawmakers discuss a draft public utilities bill to grant the railroad commission broader authority over all public utilities, with focus on preventing discrimination and hiring additional staff rather than enlarging commission membership. Governor Marshall will see a tentative copy upon his return from vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Railroad Commission of
Indiana
Bernard BR. Shively
Marion
Railroad Commission
Shively
General Assembly
W. J. Woo
Z. V. Zartman
Marshall
Zartman
Manufacturers’ and Shippers’ Association
Newsyver
Shively Furs
Municipal League
SAYS BROTHER ROBBED HIM. McCloudS accused of 400 theft
Henry McCloud accuses his brother Peter of stealing 400 from a trunk at their Loranc area home. Henry traveled to Columbia City to meet Sheriff Schumaker and Prosecutor France. A warrant for Peter McCloud's arrest was issued and placed with Constable J. Washburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley County
Columbia City
Ind
Henry McCloud
Peter McCloud
Loranc
Schumaker
Peter
McCloud
France
Squire Garry
J. Washburn
Brewster Buys Half Interest in Good Will Theater
Chicago July 26 Charles J Brewster bought a half undivided interest in the goodwill of a West Madison five cent theater. He paid 262 to a man calling himself the manager at will and sought a warrant to arrest him when no theater interest existed. The judge dismissed the claim as a bad financial deal and lacking legal basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles J. Brewster
West Madison Street
Newcomers Court
Brewster - Oie
Governor Marshall Returns From Vacation in Indiana
Governor Marshall arrived in Indianapolis at 2 50 p m after a Steuben county vacation and plunged into mail at the state house He noted a political standstill and said he feels refreshed for the campaign He reported no word from Governor Wilson and no definite plans yet for campaigning with Wilson and Marshall clubs forming nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Shily
Steuben County
Marshall
State House
Waterloo
Ind
Salem Center
Edna Broughton
Wilson
Seagirt
Frank J. Hall
Wilson and
Alzo
Hartzell Found Guilty In Chicago University Theft
In a Fort Wayne led report from January 26, Noah Hartzell was found guilty of stealing a valuable item once owned by King Mems from the University of Chicago. Prosecutors portrayed Hartzell's defense as a blend of odd ideas about professors and history. The case drew attention to a broader federal timeline of antiquities and academic scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisago
Noah
Shem
Yam
Japhet
Egvpt
Babylon
John C. Hartzell
Congresson
Hartzell
University of Chicago
Menas
Nile
John J. Geeting
Waterloo to Have Free Public Library
Waterloo, Indiana, will establish a free public library after securing required subscriptions through Grace Meyers and Olive Showalter. Petitions filed in the county clerk's office at Auburn. a library board will be appointed by Judge Powers soon to organize the Waterloo library for its citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wateroo
Ind
Waterloo
Grace Meyers
Olive Showalter
H. C. Willis
County Cerk
Auburn
Powers
Reforms Sought in Indiana Tax System Report
The Indiana state board of Tax commissioners, after adjournment, plans a September short session to draft a report for the 1913 legislature. The study will propose drastic changes and include a county by county taxation panorama. The board will not alter county classification despite uniformity concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Indiana
Come Ty
Marion County
County Boards of Review
Daniel P. Baldwin
Cass County
Soldiers In A Drunken Brawl At Camp Douglas
Officials from the United States War Department in Chicago ordered a searching investigation of Camp Douglas after spectator reports that soldiers and militia engaged in a two day drunken brawl in Douglas and insulted women. General Potts ordered Major Reichmann to ascertain facts and extent of regulars involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Department of War
Camp Douglas
Wist
Douglas
Ramsey T. Potts
Carl R. Reichmann
Narrow Escape As Barn Roof Collapses In Fort Wayne
A thirteen year old boy and five workmen escaped serious harm when the Roy and Barva barn roof loosened and crashed to the floor at the corner of Superior street and Spy Run avenue. The five carpenters on the second floor crawled to openings or jumped to safety as timbers failed. One boy and two workers were hit. the boy was uninjured. The site recently changed hands to Fort Wayne Iron Store from Mr Barra. the structure housed equipment valued at about 50000 for Battery B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy and Barva
Superior Street
Spy Run Avenue
Charles Wood
Harold Cook
West
Washington Street
Arthur Luttman
Wallace Street
George Springer
Packard Avenue
KE. Y. Cowell
J. (. Jabn
Fiying
Barra
Fort Wayne Iron Store Company
Battery B
Miss Boneta Leininger Ill After Appendectomy
Miss Boneta Leininger daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Leininger of Columbia City Indiana was visiting Fort Wayne with the Eisaman family for three weeks before falling seriously ill She was operated on for appendicitis at Lutheran hospital Her mother has stayed with her for a week and will remain until danger passes The father returned home Wednesday leaving her resting as well as could be expected
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Columbia City
Int
Boneta Leininger
John C. Leininger
Ray Eisaman
Fort Wayne
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne Hamilton National Bank Plans Twelve Story Office
Hamilton National Bank expands on Calhoun and Main by buying the remaining north twenty feet of the Foellinger block for 60000 to build a twelve story office tower. The bank will occupy the first floor and basement with offices available on upper floors, to begin after current leases expire.
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Tlamilton National Bank
Calhoun and
Main Streets
Fort Wayne
Bank Wy Day
Foeilinger
Calhoun Street
The
Hamilton Bank
Bank
M. F. Sclick
Carl J. Weber
Hamilton
Main Street
Foehlinger
Dukes Clothing House
McCulloch
Charles McCulloch
Dukra Clothing Company
Fort Wayne Police Confront Epileptic Breakout Man
Fort Wayne chief and officer found a man identifying as Jasob Worse in the new Hess residence on Cherry Street. The man, described as unbalanced, suffered epileptic fits causing an hour long struggle as Weese aided and Baker attempted to remove him to a traction car. the man claimed Fort Wayne as his home.
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Huntington
Ind
Indy
Jasob
Philip Bakr
George Hess
Cherry Street
Weese
Baker
Fort Warne
Miss Jessie Hissem to Wed in Spokane
Miss Jessie Hissem of South Whitley departs for Spokane Washington to wed Friday Brower, son of Jacob Brower, who has prospered there for years. She is daughter of William Tisse m and former employee at Banks and Glassley dry goods store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitley
Jessie Hissem
Spokane
Wash
Floyd Brower
William Tissem
Cleveland Township
Banks & Glassley Dry Goods
Jacob Brower
South Wittley
Falls in burning gas in Wabash kitchen
Mrs. Harry Pratt collapsed from heat while cooking and fell onto a gas stove. Her arms were burned as they were driven into the flames. Her daughter rushed in, pulled her away, and the victim’s doctors fear possible lifelong disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Harry Pratt
Hearing set on Little River ditch case in Huntington county
In Columbia City Indiana on July 25 the hearing for the Little River ditch case, drawing interest from hundreds of farmers in Allen Whitley Wells and Huntington counties, will occur before Judge Bernetha of Rochester on September 2 in the Huntington county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Little River Ditch
Allen, Whitley, Wells
Huntington County
Bernetha
Rochester
Huntington Ye
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CLUB
Harry Thaw
Rail Commission
Marion Man
Brother
Sentinel
Roy & Baron
East Superior Street
Fort Wayne Tron Store Company
Ancient Lore
J. H. Shorey
Ohio Farmers
Association
Winona Lake
Masonic Temple
James H. Breasted
Mews
Gray Stirrer
New York
Jaly
Tnedian Agents’ Association of the Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company
Winona Lake O
Jesse Canine
Crawfordsville
LW. Kirkpatrick
Minciv
H. Shorey
L. Vv. Coleman
Warsaw
Wesoming. 2
James C. Johnson
F. H. Hawley
LeRoy
Ohio
William Mather Lewis
Lake Forest Military Academy
Lewis
Europe
Dickens
Waterlogo Public Library
Fort Wayne . Hospital
Hamilton National
EPU
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Miss Hissem
South
Whitley
Ditch Cas
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