Post Office Robbery Ends With Doctor Bound and Escape
In Frankfort Indiana on April 2, post office robbers bound Dr James Vinn during a safe explosion that ripped stamps and money. They abducted Vinn, tied him, then fled toward Michigantown. officers pursued, shots exchanged, ten suspects fled north as Vinn later freed himself and alerted authorities.
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DR. Vinn
Frankfort
Ind
Mehigantown
S. Worth
Stdinps
Uhames A. Vine
Blick
Dr. Wing
Vinn
Snone
Walter Everman
Typhoid Outbreak Disrupts Stanford and City
Typhoid epidemic linked to a dairy near Palo Alto causes school closures and rising cases at Stanford University and in the city. Attendance drops sharply in public schools as officials warn of ongoing risk. Hearst’s lawyer comments as the ICC probes coal carrier charges in New York.
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Palg Alto
Cals
Stanford
Fahin City
Hearst
New York
Interatate Commerce Commission
Clarence J. Shears
Wm. R. Hearat
Robson III On Stage With Resolved Fainting Spells
Stuart Robson III fainted during a one act of Shakespeare comedy at the New London theater after indigestion struck actor Rokaon. George Holand replaced the twin role of Dremio in the Nest act and Robson returned to finish the third act. Brught Reonon rested and planned to continue engagements.
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New London
Conn
Atyact Rokaon
Durhi
George Holand
Dremio
Mr. Robson
Brught Reonon
Omaha Business Men's Group Forms to Fight Labor Unions
In Omaha a new business alliance formed after a National Manufacturers Association meeting in New Orleans advocates freedom to employ non union labor, opposes restraint on output, and bans sympathetic strikes, signaling an organized push against labor unions. The statement notes more than 500 local men have joined to oppose Johor organizations.
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Omaha
New
Employers’ Federation
National Manufacturers’ Association
New Orleans
Business Men's Association
Haye
Togethier
Johor
Various Indiana incidents report alarming river rise and crimes
Indiana dispatches describe rising Ohio River levels near Evansville with uncertain damage estimates. Reports include a shooting by a town marshal in West Baden after an arrest, a murder charge against Dora Tillman in Alexandria, a farmer committing suicide near Evansville, and an oil operation announcement in Hartford City. Additional items note roadwork improvements in New Albany, a breach of promise case linked to Senator Chickson Ha, a hunting accident near Greensburg causing fatal injuries, and a dog causing a gun to discharge.
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Evansville
Ind
Katy
Ohio
West Baden
Frank Cox
Bill Jackson
Jackson
Cox Weed
New Albany
New Alba Ind
Indiana
4Thata Haute
Mary McNelis
Chickson
Frank McNells
Greensburg
Adam Kilng
Westport
Kiinginpeel
Darrars
No Whisky Shops For Acton Refused Licenses
Acton residents led by 350 citizens protested renewal of Heuveicenses for James Hoop and William H Davis at Arto, east of Indianapolis, the Indiana Methodists camp meeting grounds. County commissioners denied the licenses after hearing both sides. appeals to the circuit court follow. Acton camp meeting assembly organized the remonstrance amid a long fight against saloons, seen as a financial boon to town yet opposed on moral grounds.
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Acton
James Hoop
Wiliam H. Davis
Arto
Indianapolis
Hoop
Davis
Effeult
Ruskin College Moves 10000 Students to Chicago Suburb
The Ruskin College university train reached Chicago on April 2 and moved to Glen-Eltyn, a suburb, for permanent campus. Four baggage cars and two passenger coaches carried equipment, its president, a professor, and 10000 students from Trenton Missouri. The move disrupts class work as lectures shift to baggage cars and rear coaches with plans for a summer hotel remodel as the new university building.
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Chicago
Glen-Eltyn
Ruskin University
I Equipment
Trenton
Ita
Mlasouri
Anexchanl
Camn
Bickenbrodt
The
Ruskin’ Universlty- Age
Asgodelléns
Ruskin University system forms with ten schools
The new Ruskin university system unites ten schools under Dr. Stet Tebiad as chancellor and president. President George McArthur Miler and Prof. W. A. Rickenhredt head the faculty supporting 4508 resident students plus 9500 at Ruskin hall, with contracts awarded for a shoe factory, cereal plant and cubishing house.
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Clis
Waleter Vrooman
George McArthur Miler
W. A. Rickenhredt
Peridol
Mhicaga Law School
Rehoris
Stet Tebiad
Ruskin University System
Sna RO
Ruskin Hall
Oxtent
Eng
Burned With Red Hot Poker At Orphanage
A disturbing report from St. Louis details abuse of two children, George and Florence Migey, aged 7 and 4, at John Karl’s apartments. Matron Mrs. Sarah Thompson allegedly burned them with a red hot poker after whipping for failed trapeze turns in a medicine show training. Earl, a reported partner, was arrested but disappeared. The injuries include severe burns, bruises, and missing teeth. The article also cites testimonies about calveste training and links to other figures, along with medical ads and a nurse’s remedy, all noted in a sensational local report.
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ST. Louis
Apel
George
Florence Migey
Sarah
Thompson
John Karl
Earl
Atrin Bale
Hart
Vandalia Line Promotes Low Fares to St Louis
World’s Fair route offers S140 round trip from Indianapolis with limited fares from other points. Tickets on sale April 7 2 30 and May 1, valid returning to May 4. For details inquire of agents W W Hichardson D F P A Indianapolis.
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Vandalia Line
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Goml Roads Convention
Orndéreas
W. W. Hichardson
D. FP
Indianspolis
Blind Lovers Elope and Marry in Hoston
A musician, Clarke, marries Harriet Niehols despite opposition due to crowding blindness. They wed after persuasion to a memorial charity, with Clarke vowing to regain his bride's sight and then wedlock. The minister laments legal barriers but performs the ceremony.
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D. Clarke
Harriet Niehols
Clarke
Sfiss Nichuty
Wopl Memoria
Wopl Memoria Ebaret
Charke
Chicago Grain and Livestock Market Report Summary
Chicago and New York markets show April wheat rising and July prices higher. Live poultry receipts and dairy prices listed. Chicago Union Stock Yards notes prime beef, sheep, lambs, and hog receipts with varied bids. Cincinnati and Cleveland markets report cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep receipts with bid ranges. City grain markets show No 2 red wheat and various corn oats pricing with steady hay and mixed lots.
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Chicago
Union Stockyards
Castle—Heveipts
East Liberty
Indianapolia Livestock Cattle Receipts and Stock Prices
Indianapolia Livestock reports cattle receipts for Wednesday totaling 600 with varied consignments. Quotations list steers from 1200 to 1900 pounds averaging strong export grades, along with mixed, fat, and feeding steers, heifers, cows, calves, veals, and bulls. New York stocks show gains driven by Reading and copper, while East Liberty stock markets quote cattle, hogs, and lamb prices with ranges across qualities.
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Indianapolia
New York
Sorf
S. PL
Keene
Manhattan
Trartion
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April's Straw Mattings
Joe Finces
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Hargain
Wilton
Byard
RUS
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Axminster
Wevegn
Arlington Axminster
Art Smyrna
Royal Wilton
Taylor Carpet Co
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de Vain
Otterrs Ammford
Nichols
Clayer Leal
Michigintaten
Wong
Vina
Falo Alto
Jordan
Vabh
Pato Aly
Stuart Robson III
Soehe
Postum Co
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Labor Unioks
Alexandria
Dora Tillman
John Torrance
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Torracer
Augustine Schnicker
Horn
Hartford City
Standard Oil Company
Washington Township
Blackford County
J. B. Brett
Hamblton
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Leavy
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Penn Townships
Jay County
County Recorder
Ruskin College
Dr. Woolf Noreway
Frank D. Shera
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Pat Nadle
Jold
Joe Ied
Peoples Outfitting
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