Newark Trunk Mystery in Death of Elsie Sigel
Newark police uncover evidence that Leon Ling moved a trunk containing Elsie Sigel’s body to a Newark restaurant then tried to hide it. Li Sing and James Halstead corroborate the trunk’s movement and location near Ling’s New York room on Eighth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Leon Ling
Elsie’ Sige
Leon
New York City
Li Sing
Sam Halmer
Market Street
Halstead
Elsie Sigel
Eighth Avenue
48Th
49Th Streets
Preacher of Good Roads Plans Grand Boulevard Dream
Charles W. Thatcher the civil engineer known as the apostle of good roads travels by prairie schooner with two burros on a survey from the lakes toward the Gulf of Mexico. He aims to outline a grand boulevard system to New Orleans and seeks local entertainment and an address in the city Sunday afternoon. Thatcher, in Ohio recent weeks, reports growing support for his project despite it remaining an elaborate dream.
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Charles W. Thatcher
Gulf of Mexico
Forteo
Thatcher
New Orleans
Ohio
A. L. Randall
Auto Club
Hosey
R. B. Hanna
Commercial Club
Coroner blames disobedience for interurban collision
Valparaiso Indiana June 26 coroner J C Carson files verdict on the Chicago South Shore and South Bend line head on crash near Chesterton a week ago killing twelve. He holds train No 58 eastbound responsible for disobeying an order to meet at Wildwood and failing to take the Wilson route describing the wreck as caused by mismanagement in operating train No 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
J. C. Carson
Chicago Southshore
South Bend
Chesterton
Dart
Wilden
Wilson
Catholic total abstinence leaders vow to crush saloon evil
Chicago clergy and lay Catholics at the Catholic Total Abstinence union convention vow to eradicate saloons, denounce Saturday night dances and Sunday picnics selling alcohol, and plan a massive August national gathering and parade to counter liquor interests. The gathering urges Catholic women to join the fight and aims to quicken judges and officials to enforce temperance measures.
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Chicago
America
Temperance Hall
Eldredge Court
Supreme Court of Illinois
Rose
Milwaukee
D. J. Crimmins
St. David's Parish
United States
Father Mathew League
W. J. McNamee
Juliet
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Father Crimmins
Father Crimming
Catholics Rally for Prohibition and Sunday Sanctity
The gathering condemns the saloon as a public evil and calls for Catholic action to end liquor sales, especially on Sundays. Speakers urge abstinence education in parochial schools and form Catholic total abstinence cadets in parishes, stressing the influence of drink and the need to protect free institutions. Officers elected include P. B. Flanagan as vice president and Frances Dunkin as financial secretary.
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The
United States
Catholic Total Abstinence
Father O'Callaghan
National Union of Total Abstinence
M. H. Cleary
Galena
Ill
M. McNamee
St. Mary’s Church
Joliet
T. L. Harmon
All Saints’ Church
P. B. Flanagan
Anna Stapleton
Frances Dunkin
Frances Martel
J. W. McNamee
We Too Have A Navy Giant From The Dreadnought Era
A fragment discusses the 1905 launch of a battleship dubbed a navy giant. It notes the ship’s 17,900 net tons, top speed around 21 knots, armament including 12 inch and 6 inch guns, torpedoes, and the claim that it could deliver a broadside significantly heavier than the Dreadnought. It hints at a future contest between the two ships being inevitable.
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A. Bukonym
Trequit
Constitutional attack on local option law at Indiana trial
The piece reports on challenges to the local option statute in Indiana courts with Judge Dodge’s ruling cited and Senator Proctor involved. It outlines constitutionality arguments over title body consistency, legislative power, and county votes to suspend general liquor laws, detailing major factual and legal points from briefs and cited authorities.
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Indianapolis
Judge Dodge
Goshen
Robert E. Proctor
Proctor
Supreme Court
Shirts & Fertig
Ferdinand Winter
George McPherson
Noblesville
McPherson
Hamilton Country
General Assembly
Board of Commissioners
Senate
House of Representatives
Jasper Gets the Place Veteran Chosen as Fire Assistant
George Jasper, veteran firefighter and captain of fire company No. 3, assumed duties Wednesday as assistant to the fire chief. The promotion followed a lengthy selection process with other candidates contending, and Jasper will remain at the same station.
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George Jasper
jJob
Diace
Wage Scale Agreement Averts Mill Labor Strife
A new wage scale for central west rolling mills is signed at Cambridge Springs Pa between mill owners and operators. The agreement takes effect July 1 and runs for a year with no major changes reported from last year. Fort Wayne Rolling Mill Co. reported big orders via wire after the pact, with H C Rockhill returning home tomorrow.
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Central West
Fort Wayne Rolling Mill Company
Fort Wayne
Cambridge Springs
Later
Western Bar Iron Association
H. C. Rockhill
Million Dollar Rise in Fort Wayne Bank Deposits
Tabulations by the Investment Company of Northern Indiana show Fort Wayne national banks increased deposits by over one million dollars in a little more than eleven months. Loans and discounts rose to 7,899,803.80, cash means reached 4,707,842.37, and total deposits stood at 10,603,697.55 with correspondingly higher circulation. Names of banks listed include First National, Hamilton National, Old National, and German-American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fort Wayne
First National
Hamilton National
Old National
Fort Wayne Sets New Heat Record at 92 Degrees
The 1 PM Monday high of 92 in Fort Wayne topped Sundays 90 and marked the hottest day yet this summer. Meteorologist Q E Mohler notes a higher mark could come as June drought continues with 7.5 inches of rain this month. Thousands fled the city to Robison Park Sunday. a storm there cooled temps while the city saw a downpour.
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Fort Wayne
Q. E. Mohler
Ohio Weather Bureau Service
Lakeside
Robison Park
Park
Car Leaves the Rails In City Crash
August Harber of Hana street, a prescriptionist at Meyer drug store, was painfully bruised when a street car he was riding left the track at Wallace and John streets at 6 o'clock Friday evening. The car tore up the street and headed toward Bass foundry, with many passengers aboard. all escaped injury except Harber, who endured a lively shaking up.
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August Harber
Hana Street
Meyer Drug Store
Wallace
John Streeta
Bass Foundry
Harber
Violence Flare in Pittsburg Car Strike Sparks Clash
In Pittsburg four teen alleged strike breakers were chased from Rankin car barns and fired upon as crowds battled at the scene. Detective Englert was beaten. authorities fear renewed rioting if cars run. Mayor Magee and the strike committee adjourned with no settlement while talks stalled over reinstatement hearings.
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Pittsburg
Rankin
John Englert
Magee
Car Company
Pittsburg Railways Company
Dynamite Attacks on Evansville Street Cars
In Evansville Indiana two dynamite assaults on street cars occurred over the weekend. A half stick exploded under a car at Fulton Avenue and Missouri Street, blowing out flooring and shattering nearby lights but injuring no one. A second charge on the Mary Street line between Baker and Main streets damaged windows and was followed by a stone thrown through a window. no passengers were aboard.
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Evansville
Ind
Evansville & Southern Indiana Traction Company
Fulton Avenue
Missouri Street
Mary ‘Street
Baker Avenue
Main Street
Head Stuck in Lake Mud Rescued at Lakeside Pool
Charles Brenizer aged about seventeen, of 2202 Walton Avenue, dove headfirst from a springboard at Lakeside bathing resort and became stuck in bottom mud. Proprietor Joseph H. Hartman revived him after an hour, his face and head caked in mud. Nearby, Joseph Schultz rescued an unknown boy who cramps in the arm to prevent drowning.
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Charles Brenizer
Walton Avenue
Joseph H. Hartman
Arize
Brenzier
Joseph Schultz
Masterson Avenue
Fort Wayne Machinists Propose New Device in Shops
Fragmentary OCR reads like notes on a local meeting where Fort Wayne machinists discuss a promising device for shops. Details are unclear but the tone suggests a technical innovation effort and local industry interest.
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Fort Wayne
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Porter County
Total Abstinence Union of
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Elsie
Sigel Ried
Ling
England
Wyoming
Jasper
Fort Wayne Mills
Wire
QVER
Fort Wayne Banks
Wade
Hacker
John Street
STIRS
Union
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