Dowie planned polygamous harem and Zion exile
Special from Chicago reports John Alexander Dowie, exiled leader of the Christian Catholic Church of Zion, aiming to wed seven women and found a polygamous Paradise Colony in eastern central Mexico. He selected Ruth Hof er as his first wife and allegedly proposed to five others while pressing his wife for divorce. Church officials testified to coercion and unsettling plans, as Dowie faced legal actions over property and his custody amid a factional split.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Christan Catholic Church of Zion
Zion
Ruthflofer
Ware
Harriet
Paradise Colony
Dowle
Paradise
Mexico
Inca
Daychurch
Zion City
Dowie
Voltva
Wilbur Glenn Yoliva
Christian Catholic Church
Cook County
Gale
Alexander Granger
Carlatian Catholic Apostolic Church
Chiego
Fandiit
Zion &4
Yoliva
Coom County
Germany’s Brunke case ends in eight years hard labor
In Berlin a 19 year old clerk, Karl Brunke, confessed to strangling two women of refinement, Martha and Alma Haare, with a revolver after they urged death. He described the crime in court and was judged sane, receiving eight years penal servitude at hard labor. The sisters’ mother later killed herself.
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Wilhelm Gotlifa
Berlin
Germany
Brunke
Karl Brunke
Bain Clerk
Marthe
Alma Haare
Philostophers
Kant
Schopenhauer
Rachinchaty
Martha
Alma
Algo
Extm
Martha Hara
Alma Haara
Sin
Russell Sage's Health Failing Forces Withdrawal From Rail Board
New York April 6 George J Gould announced the withdrawal of Russell Sage from the Missouri Pacific railway executive committee due to Sage's failing health Sage is in his nineties and has been retiring from multiple railroads He was replaced by James H Smith and other officers were alerted to the change
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New York
George J. Gould
Russell Sage
Missouri Pacific Railway
Yestercity
Gouldeath
Sage
Rxeclulive
Gould
James H. Smith
Tor Ratte
Kaiser's Auto Strikes Woman Amid Chancellor's Illness
Berlin April reports state Chancellor Von Buelow remains in good condition after a fall night, while the Kaiser visits at his bedside. A sightseeing car incident injured Mrs. Burchardy, prompting the emperor to render aid and dispatch his physician. Suited debates rise on succession and foreign policy.
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Scripon-Meflar Prean Association
Berlin
von Buelow
von Burlow
Herr Holstein
Perma
Foreign Office
Tnake
Ann
Pan- Gettman
England
France
von Suciow
Kaiser
Gemand
Kaispr
Burchardy
Chiet of Palles
Bids for pedestal opening by Morton monument commission
A Zionsville citizen delivered a subscription of 349 to Morton monument commission at the statehouse. The commission will meet on Tuesday to open bids for the pedestal construction of the monument.
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Zionsville
Morton Monument Commission
Stotehouse
D. R. Lucas
Teachers Rally Behind Cotton In Indiana Primary Bid
Delegates head to the Republican state convention as three candidates for state Superintendent of Public Instruction compete. Cotten argues for a third term citing a good record and a long plan to secure tenure and extend it. Tomlin Lewis and others unify behind alternate candidates, with factional plans signaling a potentially multi-ballot nomination. The outcome hinges on teacher support and county backing as party leaders weigh compromise options and regional strengths.
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Raymond J. Aml
Fascott A. Cotten
Treambent
James IH
Tomin
Shelbyvilla
Shelbyville
Jonn W. Lewis
Wabash County
Cotton
Langer Parind
Catton
Indiana
Mort
Tas Lewis
Cotten
Enire
Dasa
Nidre Mur
Tomlin
Cane
Lewis
Styrian
Marion County
At. Hention
Leander J. Monks
Winchester
C. N. Heaton
Fr. Wayne
Fieign
Supreme Court
Funeral of Mrs Thornton at Third Christian Church
The funeral of Mrs. M. J. Thornton will be held at 4 p m Saturday at the Third Christian church. She died at her home after a fall caused by dizziness two weeks ago and complications. Widowed by Daniel Thornton, she had been a city resident for many years and belonged to the church. survive Mary Jo Were and son J L Thornton.
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M. J. Thornton
Col .Texcave
Third Christian Church
Daniel Thornton
Thornton
Mary Jo
J. L. Thornton
Interstate Commerce Hearing on Railroad Monopoly to Open in Philadelphia
The Inter State Commerce Commission announces the first hearing in the investigation of the alleged railroad monopoly in coal and rail provision by the Timnman-Glinesple Joint resolution. The session is set for Philadelphia on April 16 with Amrit & Co providing details and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Serlopa-McRae Press Association
Washington
Amrit
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Frst
Murder in Chicagoyard Switchman Shot
Samuel Nicharan, a Moron Railroad switchman, was shot and killed in the company yard late last night. Police arrested a man shortly after the murder, naming him as a suspect in the fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel Nicharagon
Moron Railroad
Mystery surrounds Nelsons injuries at city hospital
Nelson was taken to the city hospital after a head wound. Police doubt whether a fall from a passenger train or a club strike caused the injury. Bartender Hanarhan, arrested on a $1000 bond, claims Nelson tried to strike him. Witnesses saw Nelson fall near New Jersey street. Nelson works at Autos Engine Works and lives on Maryland Avenue.
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Willam Nelson
Dspenaary
Nevere
Thomas Hanarhan
Whalla
Washington
Hanarhan
Sergt. Warren
Nelson
Hanarhan Sid Nelson
Eleats
Ant & V
New Jersey St
Autos Engine Works
Maryland
Upland Water Works Plant Destroyed by Fire
Special to Tucson Upland Ind April 6 The water works plant was damaged by fire this morning The Upland Mining Companys pumping station shared the roof and many firsts were left without heat The fire originated from a broken gas main The plant will be rebuilt
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Tucson
Upland
Ind
Aloe
Upland Mining Company
Love of Princess Ends In Fatal Self Destructive Act
Princess Louise, eldest daughter of Denmark's Kirk, endured an unhappy marriage to Prince Witham of Sciaum Dure Lippe. An apparent suicide followed a failed union, as she fired a fatal bullet at her own body in Narhod, Bohemia, after growing未 love for the prince waned. The castle tragedy mirrors the death of Prince William from heart disease at the same estate.
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Scrippa-McRae Presa Association
Copenhagen
Woulse of
Schaum
Mies-Lipps
Prince Witham of
Sciaum
Dure-Lippe
Narhod
Bohemia
Walnesdal
Kirk
Denmark
Tve
William
Louise
Parents Not Fit To Raise Child in Custody Clash
Edith Skillman, ex wife of Pawl V Skillman, seeks exclusive custody of their daughter amid a child stealing case. The Board of Children's Guardians may intervene, with neighbors doubting Mrs Skillman’s fitness. William Joyre reports concerns about the child’s welfare and custody prospects.
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Attiingia
Edith
Killman
Pawl V. Skillman
Skillman
Skilman
McMinn Freed in Police Court Lottery Ticket Case
Neary McMinn, accused of acting as a lottery ticket agent, was dismissed in police court on Friday. Prosecutor Patrick Leary testified he had bought tickets from McMinn over a year ago. The court heard only the prosecuting witness. McMinn is employed by a vigor merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neary McMinn
Patrick Leary
McMinn
Parole Decision Pending in Sherrick Case and Bank Convict Ahead
Gov Hanly has not granted parole in the Sherrick case as of April, with a committee review ongoing and a possible decision within days. Separately, John Walsh, ex president of Chicago National Bank, received a delay for his false reporting trial as Commissioner Foote set April 16 for the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WALSE
Chicard
Jobo
Walsh
Chicago National Bank
United States
Foote
Footy
Settle Old Quarrel Reached Between Emperor and Hungarians
Vienna April 6 The long standing quarrel between Emperor Frances Joseph and Hungarian parties was settled today after talks between the emperor and Hungarian leaders ending a prolonged dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerippremer
Mt Siro
Vienna
Frances Joseph
Consolidation Proceeding Between States Noted
A fragmented early report notes completion of a regional consolidation task with the act of state authorities and the Chicago Indiana Southern Railroad involved. The consolidation cost is cited as 59,0000 with a payments to Indiana state authorities totaling $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sun records historic city circulation growth
Since June 23 1906 The Sun has added 4000 yearly subscribers to its city circulation making it larger than ever. Advertisers may inspect names contracts and circulation books at The Sun office. One exclusive ad from a major local firm yielded 275 gale returns and the issue’s advertising volume underscores the paper's reach to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Hazing at Muncie High School Leads to Arrests
Reported hazing at Muncie High School involved Harvey Judson Harvey of Indianapolis chained blindfolded and stretched to a tree while fraternity members danced nearby. Ink, pins, and a bottle of red ink were used. cries for help drew rescuers as police announced five arrests with no charges yet filed. Franklin dispatch notes political chatter about a gubernatorial bid by Senator Slacktof with Johnson County backing.
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Mencie
Ind
Apel
Trolby Harvey
Judson Harvey
Indianapolis
Muncie High School
Mura Phi Sigma
Harvey
M Tor
Indiana
Special
Franklin
Li Ert Slacktof
Johnson County
Slack
Ted
He Lai
New Telephone Company seeks rate rise and city contract changes
The New Telephone Company of Indianapolis asks the Board of Public Works to modify rates and approve project spending. It plans $500,000 next year and $1,000,000 over two years for improvements, including long distance expansion, new buildings, and equipment. The petition argues higher costs require higher charges to maintain service quality and fund modernization.
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New Telephone Company
Indianapolis
Board Public Works
Telephone Corporation
de Sires
Thin Ciy
Bea
Thia Company
Telechond
Rotors
Wy Jenarscn
Ecity
Imayor
Board of Public Works
Theeommon Council
Foist Sent to Grand Jury Over Ind Heat Theft Case
Orville Foist, a young man, faced charges after representing himself before an inspector from Indianapolis Light and Heat. He obtained 137 from Paul H. Krauss and was sent to the grand jury from the poles court on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Orville Foist
Whoa
Indianapolis Light and Heat Company
Paul H. Krauss
Burglar Steals Goods Including Diamond Ring
Thief entered William L Lider’s name at 921 N Delaware Street last Thursday and carried away coats, a table linen, an overcoat, and a diamond ring. The ad notes a sale of similar goods this week and mentions Brighton’s jewelry store and a drug remedy claim for relief without vomiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilam L. Lider
DelAwarest
J. Monda
Brighton
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the Kaiser
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Petrolt
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Board of Guardians
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