Hypnotic Kidnaping Terrors Miss Coffin in Omaha
Miss Clara Josephine Coffin of East Orange New Jersey, daughter of W Ward Coffin Rockefeller confidant, escapes from two kidnappers in Chicago Cedar Rapids and New York after being guided by a mysterious woman with glittering black eyes. She remains with cousin Postmaster Joseph Crow in Omaha while her father travels to recover her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Clara Josephine Coffin
East Orange
N. J
W. Ward Coffin
John D. Rockefeller
New York
Miss Coffin
Joseph Crow
Crow
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Northwestern
Mr. Crow
Frente
Chicago
Faith Proclaimed at Indiana Funeral as Family Converts
At Michigantown Indiana the father and six brothers of R E Baker who had claimed infidelity publicly prayed and professed faith at the funeral Parcifal a Christian brother in law denounced them for atheistic views urging the dead youth death to teach a lesson The six brothers served as pallbearers and a minister led the service when Parcifal spoke up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Michigantown
R. E. Baker
Parcifal
Baker
Harvesters Merge Three Fort Wayne Agencies Under One Management
The International Harvester company of America will merge its Deering McCormick and Champion branches in Fort Wayne under one management. J W Wisehart, longtime Deering manager, will lead the combined agencies with Columbia Street as McCormick headquarters. E T Horning of Champion moves to Terre Haute and C A Craypool shifts to Mankato Minnesota. All current employees will be kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
International Harvester Company of America
Deering
McCormick
Champion
J. W. Wisehart
Columbia Street
McCormick Division
E. T. Horning
Champion Division
Terre Haute
C. A. Craypool
Mankato, Minn
Farm Residence Burns in Jackson Township
A farm residence owned by Mrs. Clara Malcuit in Jackson township was totally destroyed by a recent fire. The Allen County Farmers Mutual Fire Assurance Association carried a policy of 700 dollars on the building.
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Jackson Township
Clara Malcuit
Allen County Farmers’ Mutual Fire Assurance Association
Governor Durbin to Washington amid expense claims dispute
Special to The Sentinel reports Governor Durbin will fly to Washington on Monday to press the expense claims of officers from the mounted guard who served during the West Point army maneuvers. The trip is viewed with suspicion that politics underlies the visit, though specifics are unclear.
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The
Sentinel
Indianapolis
Ind
Durbin
Washington
Mounted Guard
West Point
Anxious Moments Amid Croup Fears and Foley’s Honey and Tar
A mother faces anxious hours when children suffer croup. Foley's Honey and Tar is described as an effective remedy for throat and lung troubles, non addictive and safe for use. Sold by Dreier and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Pastor Writes Play by St John’s Lutheran Leader
Rev. Henry P. Dannecker of St. John's Lutheran church writes a new play titled The Jolly with the local pastor aiming to stage a community production for parishioners and neighbors. The piece reflects humorous themes and village life in the church setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Dannecker
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Bryan Executer of Bennett Will
In New Haven probate court William J. Bryan was admitted to act as executor of Philo Bennett’s will. An objection by Mrs. Bennett’s counsel was overruled and the bond fixed at 350000 dollars. Both sides indicated an appeal may follow.
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New Haven
Conn
William J. Bryan
Philo 5
Bennett
Stoddard
Bryan
Sloan
Newton
Mr. Newton
Fryan
Bryans
Mr. Bryan
Cleaveland
Executor Bond Set At 350000 In Probate Case
In a probate hearing Judge Cleaveland set the executor bond at 350000 after discussion of bond amount and conditions. Stoddard suggested a smaller bond with a right to seek increase as large sums move, while the estate administrator noted the estate as practically partnership property needing months to cash out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleaveland
Bryan
House Democrats Choose A Leader
Washington November 7 At the caucus of Democratic members of the House of Representatives John S Williams of Mississippi was unanimously chosen as the candidate for speaker of the house. George B McClellan newly elected mayor of New York received an ovation as he entered the caucus. CG A Edwards of Texas clerk J K Jackson Alabama postmaster E V Brookshire Indiana sergeant at arms A J Julien Georgia doorkeeper E G Bagby Virginia chaplain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
John S&s Williams
Mississippi
George 3. McClellan
New York
CG. A. Edwards
Texas
J. K. Jackson
Alabama
E. V. Brookshire
Indiana
A. J. Julien
Georgia
E. G. Bagby
Virginia
Scientific Discovery Promises Cure for Dyspepsia
Kodel Dyspepsia Cure simplifies digestion by supplying natural juices and easing stomach muscles, aiding relaxation and healing. It digests food, allowing digestive organs to convert meals into richer blood. Sold by Meyer Bres. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Bres. Co
Miss Robina Pierce Weds Ely E. Perry In Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Robina Pierce daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Pierce of 324 West Jefferson and Ely E Perry were married Saturday at 2 pm Rev Asher S Preston officiated at Wayne Street Methodist Church in a simple home affair Bridal party wore embroidered Swiss and rose point lace gowns The bride wore ivory clair de ui me crepe and a diamond crescent bouquet rings were presented on a silver tray The couple plan a December 1 home at 333 Brackenridge Street and a small guest list attended the ceremony the bride tossed her bouquet containing a gold ring to her maid as she left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robina Pierce
A. R. Pierce
West
Jefferson Street
Ely E. Perry
Asher S. Preston
Wayne Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Lohengrin
Will Young
Grace Tinkham
Edith Coverdale
Frank Havke
Eugen Reed
LaRose
Mr. Young
Seidel
Mrs. Perry
Brackenridge Street
Maida
Ashley man praises Foley's Kidney Pills cure
P H Duffy of Ashley writes that after taking two bottles of Foley's Kidney Pills he experienced significant relief. He notes the medicine helped more than any other medicine he tried and mentions reading advertisements about the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Duffy
Ashley
Foley
Many Injured on the Clover Leaf Wreck near Frankfort
A westbound Clover Leaf train wrecked east of Frankfort Indiana when rails spread. Eighteen people were injured, none seriously, and escaped by windows. Listed injured include conductors, brakemen, and passengers from Lafayette Kokomo Marion Forest St Louis and others with various injuries.
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Frankfort
Ind
Clover Leaf Railroad
J. E. Palethrope
Kokomo
Charles Bence
Forest
William Busing
Frank Beard
Middlefork
J. N. Nethercut
Lafayette
Nat C. Carter
Lynn Johnson
M. Hendricks
St. Louis
Irene Haling
Thawville
K. W. Smith
Indianapolis
R. Shultz
Waynstown
J. S. Ogle
Cured of Piles After 40 Years
Genesee man Mr. C. Haney of Geneva Ohio claims forty years suffering from piles ended by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The ad touts its sealing effect on cuts burns and skin diseases and warns to look for the DeWitt name to avoid counterfeits sold by Meyer Bros. Co.
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C. Haney
Geneva
DeWitt
Meyer Bros. Co
Adams township Bird and Game Protective officers installed
The Adams township Bird and Game Protective association installed officers at Center school house Friday night. Michael Sheridan was named president, Frederick Hockemeyer vice president, Christian Schlaudroff secretary, John Felger treasurer, Fred W. Meyer door-keeper. The 132 members are leading farmers in Adams township and the group aims to protect insect eating and song birds and uphold Indiana game laws. Since founding two years ago, game and song birds have increased perceptibly.
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Adams Township Bird and Game Protective Association
Center School House
Adams Township
Michael Sheridan
Frederick Hockemeyer
Christian Schlaudroff
John Felger
Fred W. Meyer
Indiana
A Policeman Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar
Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Patterson recalls a winter lung cold that resisted several remedies and two doctors until Foley’s Honey and Tar cured two thirds of a bottle. He calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world sold by Dreier and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Patterson
Nashua
Foley
Dreier & Bro
World’s greatest lung specialist claims home cure for consumption
Dr. Charlies Zimmerman, renowned lung expert, announces a universal home treatment that allegedly cures consumption with no failures among Fort Wayne patients and across his practice. He asserts the remedy restores vitality and has saved hundreds deemed fatal, now offering cures to households nationwide and in Europe.
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Charlies Zimmerman
Fort Wayne
Suney
United States
Europe
GRAFTING HIS RUIN
Sam Parks former walking delegate of the local house smiths and bridgemen's union bids newspapers farewell before starting a two year prison term for extorting money from employers. He says labor unions must end fines and back pay practices, calling graft a long standing habit. He names employers who he says profit from using unions against competitors.
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New York
Sing Sing
Sam Parks
Bridgemen’s Union
Farris Bribery Trial in Missouri Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
In Jefferson City a jury failed to agree on a verdict in State Senator Frank H. Farris bribery case over alum legislation. Foreman said four for acquittal and eight for conviction after sixteen and a half hours. A new trial will be necessary. Prosecutors allege $7,000 from Daniel J. Kelley of New York passed to Farris via John A. Lee for influence on the baking powder bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Frank H. Farris
Farris
Ohow
Daniel J. Kelley
New York
Bakeing Powder Trust
John A. Lee
No War in Far East as Russia Japan Talks Progress
Berlin reports that Russia and Japan near a settlement and war fears fade. The Associated Press notes a friendly adjustment of differences but terms are undisclosed. Vienna rumors of a czar William far eastern alliance are dismissed by officials as unfounded. Germany says its interest in the far east remains too limited for conflict.
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Berlin
Russia
Japan
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Vienna
William
Germany
Far East
Great Britain
Hendricks Will Probate Names Executor and Heirs
The will of Mrs. Thomas A. Hendricks, who died last week in Indianapolis, was probated. R. Temple Tompkins receives 2500 dollars. nephews Harry, Thomas and William Morgan get 10000 each. many Hendricks family members receive 2500 or 500. Hanover College is left 10000 and Aquilla Jones is named executor. The remainder goes to Stephen Morgan, Abbie C. Herman, and Eliza Thornton.
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Indianapolis
Thomas A. Hendricks
Bertha Bingham
Hannah Hendricks
Ida B. Kettering
Chicago
Kate Hendricks
Shelbyville
Ind
James Johnson
Indiana Trust Company
Hanover College
John Hendricks
Anna B. Hendricks
Chas. Hendricks
Jennie Hendricks
Victor Hendricks
Stephen Morgan
Abbie C. Herman
Eliza Thornton
Aquilla Jones
DeWitts Little Early Risers Liver Pills Endorsed
Testimony from W T Easton of Boerne Texas claims DeWitts Little Early Risers are unequalled as a liver pill. Thousands use these tiny pills for biliousness torpid liver jaun dice sick headache constipation and more. They cleanse and strengthen without purging. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.
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DeWitt
W. T. Easton
Boerne
Tex
Meyer Bros. Co
Fire in Virginia City Claims Eight Lives
A blaze in Virginia City Butte area yesterday killed eight people and left a list of missing persons. Local authorities and fire crews responded quickly, with investigations underway to determine the cause and identify victims.
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Butte
Mont. Ney
Virginia
Russian Navy Leader Plans Move From Port Arthur
Semi-official reports from Tokio say Admiral Alexieff, viceroy of the far east, will resign his post and relocate headquarters to Vladivostock. The change includes making Vladivostock an open port and transferring authority to a Russian prince.
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Yokohama
Japan
Tokio
Alexieff
Far East
Port Arthur
Vladivostock
Baldwin Company Sells Leases for 30550 Dollars
The Baldwin Oil and Gas company, mainly Fort Wayne men, sold its Allen and Paulding county leases for 30550. Buyers A E Stahl and M J Bowie of Fostoria Ohio will continue development in the Allen county field. The firm held 2000 acres with three wells paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Oil and Gas Company
Fort Wayne
Allen
Paulding
A. E. Stahl
M. J. Bowie
Fostoria
Ohio
Allen County
Baldwin Company
John L. Tillman
Baldwin
James Goodfellow
William Goodfellow
Charles G. Griebsl
Henry ©. Berghoff
Julian Pepe
William Hunche
George Jung
Timothy Foley
James Maloney
Jacob Bickel
Perry Stohl
David Aues
John Grosjean
William Schwien
Louis Light
Frank Poirson
Wayne
W. M. Funk
Bal
William Belt
Péru
Thpany
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Clara Coffin
Attorney
HOUSE
Democrats
Congressman Williams
Perry-Pierce
Franklin
William Huntington
Toledo
W. C. Smith
Forest Groscourt
Colum
Missouri
Mrs. Hendricks
Will
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