Parade Highlights State Travelers Meeting in Lafayette
The Travelers Protective Association delegates parade in five divisions led by Marshal Sheahan. Posts from Fort Wayne Richmond Frankfort Logansport Vincennes Kendallville South Bend Warsaw Crawfordsville Evansville Marion Anderson New Albany Muncie Kokomo Wabash Portland Lafayette and the governor lead a fifth division. Marion hosts officers W H Wiley president W O Anderson secretary treasurer Leo Nussbaum F M Dilling G B Harwood. Next convention set for West Baden and French Lick Springs.
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Lafayette
Ind
Travelers’ Protective Association
H. Sheahan
Sheehan
Fort Wayne
Richmond
Frankfort
Logansport
Terre Haute
Portland
Friends
Lafayette Fire Department
Marion
W. H. Wiley
President Opens The Mighty Show At Exposition
The event opened with ambassadors and foreign representatives presenting credentials to the United States at the Louisiana monument base. President Francis presided as Rev. Gunsaulus offered the invocation and the crowd heard a speech stressing national unity and the expansive scope of the exposition.
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United States
Ingo
Union
Louisana Monument
D. BR. Francis
Exposition
Frank Dr. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Gunsaulus
Carter
Thomas H. Carter
National Commission
Francis
United States Senate
House of Congress
Henry B. Burnham
New Hampshire
Congress
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
House of Representatives
Edward H. Harriman
New York State Commission
Albin RK. Nuncio
Mexico
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Opens with Grand Ceremonies
President Roosevelt presses the gold key to start the St. Louis fair as Sousa bands play and banners unfurl. Officials including Taft, Carter, Burnham, Tawney, Harriman, and Nuncio attend a multi‑speaker program heralding the international exhibit and the pavilion displays.
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Avst
Erecta
America
Kon
William H. Taft
United States
Louisiana
Louisiana Purchase
Philippine Islands
Min
Unite States
Taft
White House
Washington
Roosevelt
Postal Telegraph Company
Kodol Dyspepsin Care Endorsed by Meyer Bros Co
Meyer Bros Co endorses Kodol Dyspepsin Care to friends and customers. The ad claims indigestion causes ill health and stomach disorders. It states Kodol digests what you eat, cures indigestion and dyspepsia, and builds tissue for renewed health, strength, and vitality.
Unconstitutional Act Extending County Officer Terms Denied
Indianapolis April 20 West of Montgomery county declared unconstitutional the 1603 act extending county officer terms The case from Hendricks county mirrors the Warr en county ruling The decision ahead of the election may affect whether treasurers auditors and judges are elected this fall
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Indianapolis
Nickel Plate offer for group travel under $1 per head
On Sundays from April 17, groups of five can travel round trip for $1 per person to any point within 100 miles of the selling station on the Nickel Plate road. See agent D A Asterlin Port Wayne Ind for details. Also notes a local sheriff candidate mix up between A C Gindieux and F C Gindieux and that Gindieux has never held office.
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Nickel Plate Road
D. A. Asterlin
T. PB. A
Port Wayne
Ind
W&s W
A. C. Gindieux
Jefferson Township
F.C. Gindieux
Melehing
Harper Withdraws From School Trustee Race
James B. Harper announces his withdrawal from the race for school trustee stating his time is too occupied to give proper attention to the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Harper
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Advertisement
An old advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Cure to purify the blood by supporting kidney function. It claims the product makes failing kidneys sound again and promises to cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease, asserting systemic strengthening. Sold by Dreier & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Suspected Pyromaniac Sought After Fires in Northern Indiana
In Kokomo police weigh a possible pyromaniac in their midst as numerous blazes draw investigation. A stranger registered at a Goshen hotel as Gus Cameron, formerly Sherpe, is being sought by Elkhart County officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
No Goshen Hotel
Gus Cameron
Electric line work and local crime cloud midwest news
Grading on the Wabash to Warsaw electric line progresses with crews between Worth Manchester Sidney and Packerton. Mrs E B Harlow of near De Motte dies from blood poisoning after a splinter wound. Michigan City police pursue a thief who stole 612.50 from an orphan’s bank. Me daryville postmaster A G Lewark disappears with an 800 shortage, linking to a prior Medaryville post office robbery.
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Bristol
Tad
White Pigeon
Mich
Wabash
Warsaw
Worth Manchester
Sidney
Packerton
E. B. Harlow
DeMotte
Jasper County
Michigan City Dispatch
Michigan City
A. G. Lewark
Medaryville
Ind
Lewark
Pulaski County
Acid Attack Strikes Nun at St Joseph Convent
Sister Mary Alma of St Joseph community in Elm Grove was doused with carbolic acid by a tramp at the convent door. She is in serious condition with possible loss of sight but is expected to survive. Police have arrested several suspects based on descriptions after recent threats against local newspapers.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Mary Alma
Community of St. Joseph
Elm Grove
St. Joseph's Convent
Alma
Alster
Alina
Revelation on Kidney Cure Claim Promotes Foley’s
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a dependable remedy for kidney or bladder troubles. It promises complete relief if the patient is treatable and claims to never disappoint. Sold by Dreier & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Prisoners Escape From County Jail Yard
Tour prisoners with imminent release scaled the county jail wall on Wednesday using a ladder left against the wall. Two inmates were jailed for drunkenness and the rest for vagrancy.
Foley's Kidney Cure P
It is a remedy made from a prescription of a leading Chicago physician. The product is described as using the purest ingredients scientifically combined to maximize efficacy. Sold by Dreler & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dreler & Bro
Committee on Good Roads to attend National Convention in St Louis
President Beers of the Commercial elite names the committee on good roads for the National Good Roads convention in St Louis on May 16. Members include O N Guldlin A L Randall T F Thieme M M Landenberg and M E Ferguson. Local notes report Rev T A Beatty new Methodist pastor conducting a wedding and a brief social scene at the parsonage. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as remedy sold by Dreier & Bro.
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Beers
St. Louis
Messrs. 0. N. Guldlin
A. L. Randall
T. F. Thieme
M. Landenberger
M. E. Ferguson
Huntington News-Democrat
T. A. Beatty
W. H. Harding
Danville
Til
Etta Lantz
Fort Wayne
Cashier Confesses Embezzlement in Wabash Office
R B Coapstick, longtime cashier at the Big Four freight office in Wabash Indiana, is jailed on embezzlement charges totaling 3000 dollars. Auditor Bagley found an initial 2000 shortage, later raised to 1000 more. Coapstick admitted the loss was due to gambling after arrest and confession.
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R. B. Coapstick
The
Big Four
Wabash
Ind
Wabash County
Coapstick
Bagley
Gonestick
100 Walk Across Continent
Mrs. Annette L Place aged seventy two plans a cross country hike from New York to San Francisco. Despite warnings she argues 3260 miles on foot is feasible for a determined, outdoors loving western woman who has trained on Manhattan pavements. Her family fortune has diminished yet she remains financially comfortable.
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New York
Annette L. Place
San Francisco
Mrs. Place
Rocker found guilty of murder in Boon County Iowa
In Rock Rapids Indiana April 30 a jury convicted Charlen Rocker of murdering Rngus Schroeder at Boon Iowa on June 80 1900 and fixed the penalty at death. Rocker who worked on Schroeder's farm married Mrs Schroeder after the crime and profited from life insurance while scheming to harm a potential child. Mrs Schroeder testified as the principal witness and it was shown Rocker had a living wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
Charlen Rocker
Rngus Schroeder
Boon
Iowa
Tocker
Schroeder
Two Dead of Asphyxiation in Toledo Case
John Martin and his wife were found dead from illuminating gas in their Toledo home. Martin, a twelve year city waterworks bookkeeper, faced a disappearance of funds linked to policy and betting. Both were active in lodge circles and investigators consider the deaths a possible self-inflicted tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
John Martin
Martin
Traveling is Dangerous Kidney Health Claim Ad
An advertisement warns that constant motion harms kidneys and offers Toley's Kidney Care as a cure for kidney and bladder diseases. It cites testimonial by Geo. E Haugan, locomotive engineer, Lima, C., claiming engine vibration caused kidney issues until Foley's Kidney Cure provided relief. Sold by Draler & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toley
Cara
Geo. E Haugan
Lima
Foley
Draler & Bro
Deposit Your Money in Citizens' Trust Co
A brief notice urges depositors to secure funds in Citizens' Trust Co located opposite the post office. The item references a security amount of 400000 and mentions 18-2-w-t as a date or code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Trust Co
Opp Post Office
Veritable Compound Restores Health of Lexington Woman
Mrs Pinnoam recounts years of illness from womb inflammation and ovarian congestion. After two months using Veritable Compound she improved in a month and was fully well by the end of the second month. She praises the remedy and urges others to try it, claiming many friends were helped. A Lexington address and $4000 forfeit are noted.
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Misa Ros
Nora Jewnessy
S. Broadway
Lexington
Rose Hennessy
Lydia
Pinkham
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Francis Speaks
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Francis Isaac
Taylor
Sousa
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Skift
Alred Ernst
John Knowles Payne
Clarence Stedman
Amiles
Land of the
Rolla Wells
St. Louis Exposition
United States Artillery
Washington Monument
Meyer Bros. CO
J. B. Harper
Committee ON Good Roads
Rocker
Coon
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Ira Ting
Nortonyle
Jefferson Co
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Daas
Tor
KR. Y. Pierce
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Fort Wayne Trust Co
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UN Sa
Ftampu
Stamp Store
Galhoun St
Batter Bremminnta
Milo Sechler
Petoskey
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