Tripp Confronts Anonymous Letter Mystery In Indianapolis
Bert Tripp, called a fine fellow by friends, awoke Tuesday unsettled by a mysterious anonymous letter. He sought help from Detective John Morgan, met at Washington and Pennsylvania streets at 4 pm, and waited until 6 pm as the letter dictated, with a messenger delivering a note in the same handwriting. The plan concluded when the note confirmed Tripp’s suspicions, ending the case and leading him to reflect on the jokers at a store.
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John Morgan
Indianapolis
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Washington and
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Hever
Ahiguife
Asance
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Morgan
Pennsylvania Sts
Pennsylvania
Washington-ats
Mr. Tripp
Fat nerve discovery causes scientific excitement
A recent science brief reports excitement over a discovery about nerve fat content. It suggests healthy nerves contain fat in their core which, when hardened, forms an emulsion feeding the nerves with fat.
Caribou hermit photographer crafts cameras from cigar boxes
Peter Berquest a 55 year old Swede living in Caribou Maine built his own camera from cigar box and old spectacles and creates photos free of charge in a tiny second floor studio that doubles as his home. He began painting scenery a dozen years ago then moved to photography and now runs a flourishing studio. Visitors receive prints without payment, while Berquest hoists furniture to the ceiling to keep the workspace clear.
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New York
the Herald
Caribou
Peter _Berquest
Berquest
Main-st
Cincinnati police seek Henry Meckel on bigamy charge
Dispatches report Henry Meckel formerly of Indianapolis is wanted by Cincinnati police for bigamy. Jessie Fletcher Meckel, his alleged wife in Indianapolis, accuses him. Meckel reputedly targets young widows for their money and confidence. He previously served a jail term in Indianapolis for obtaining money by false pretenses.
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Henry Meckel
Indianapolis
Cincinnati Police
Jessie Fletcher Meckel
Meckel
Woman claims baby froze to death in home dispute
Ida Kafader sues Otto Kafader for divorce alleging their baby froze to death in their living room after he provided only a cook stove for heat and forced her to fetch coal. G W Logan sues Melvina F for divorce alleging she assaulted him with sticks of wood as her temper worsened with age.
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Ida Kafader
Otto Kafader
G. W. Logan
Melvina
Florence Burns Declines Stage Returns After Trouble
Foster L. Backus, Florence Burns counsel, said on Thursday that after reviewing several offers from theatrical managers, Burns has decided not to accept any engagements and remain off the stage.
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New York
Foster L. Backus
Florence Burns
Thompson will and family dispute over estate shares
Mrs. Marguerite Thompson leaves $500 to son Nathaniel Foote Thompson with the residue split between daughters Carrie S. Lyons and Nellie D. Elliott. She cites his eight years of board without payment and intemperate habits, vs Carrie's $1,500 advanced board and Nellie’s withheld $1,000 trust. A St Louis reunion of 2500 Harlan descendants is planned with 1800 already pledging.
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New York
Marguerite Josephine Thompson
Nathaniel Foote Thompson
Carrie S. Lyons
Nellie D.elliott
Nathaniel Foote- Thompson
Carrie
Nellie
Carrier
Lyons
Nathaniel’ Foote Thompson
ST. Louis
Harlans
James M. Harlan
Madison, JL
Harlan Record
Melted Rocks Stirs St. Louis Scientist Claim
L A Brown, a St Louis financier, asserts he has uncovered a method to reproduce the Egyptian pyramids by melting rock into a liquid and remoulding it at the target site. He claims fifty years of study and offers a bond to build an exact replica of the largest pyramid within three months.
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ST. Louis
L. A. Brown
Egypt
Brown
Robbers Hold Up Braddock Station Agent
In Pittsburgh Braddock station two robbers robbed night ticket agent Byron Thomas at 9 50 pm on Wednesday stealing about 200 from the drawer and part of the safe. Alarmed by a noise they fled as a box containing 50 was within reach. Thomas had no weapon and did not resist.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Braddock
Byron Thomas
Thomas
Easter Cantata Repeated At Mayflower Church
Two thousand two hundred seventy two deaths were reported in Indianapolis last year. Next Sunday at 7 30 p m the Mayflower church quartet under the direction of vt B Fowler will repeat Shelley's easter cantata Death and life, which was splendidly rendered on easter evening and requested again.
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Mayflower Church Quartet
Vt. B. Fowler
Shelley
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