Tragedy at Oil City as Bride-to-Be Kills Fiancé then Herself
Miss Belle Stroup lured Thaddeus Stevens Ross to Dr Magee's office by telephone, shooting him three times and then killing herself. Ross, 95, a post office employee and Spanish American War veteran, was to marry Miss Drusilla Sampsell. No witnesses to the double murder-suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil’city
Thaddeus Stevena Ross
Yesterdiny
Belle Stroup
Ross
Drusilla Sampsell
Ruielde
Misa Stroup
Bradford
Ball
Philippines
Mies Sampsell
Penknife tracheotomy saves Hirsch at Lincoln hospital
Dr Julius London performed a rapid tracheotomy with a penknife to aid Ludwig Wirsch in a near fatal strangulation at Lincoln hospital. The patient slept well after the operation and shows signs of recovery as breathing normalizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lincoln Hospital
Julius London
Ludwig Wirsch
Hirsch
Tea or coffee danger linked to nervous ailments prompts switch
An Illinois woman, long tea dependent, recounts severe headaches numbness and heart trouble from caffeinated drinks. After abandoning tea and starting Postum, she reports no sick headaches, fewer bilious cramps, better sleep, and a stronger heart. The testimonial cites Postum Company Battle Creek Michigan and its booklet The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Social events highlight Indianapolis society notes
Mrs. E W W Kaser of Bloomington visits sister Mrs Huffmann in Indianapolis. Mrs J M Mourer and Miss Anna Livezy of New Castle attend the Eastern Star convention. Wedding plans up in Mobile for Walter Herron and Jessie Fairfax Whiting. Farewells for Society feature a bridge gathering for Mrs Mansfield before Pittsburg move. The first anniversary of Mr and Mrs Albert Kohlman celebrated with friends and tea. Edith Wilson's engagement announced at luncheon hosted by Miss Helen Day with flowery favors. Anna Cuthertean Cochran and Robert Bruce Malloch wed at their N filingis st home. details of attire and gifts noted. The couple to reside at 2605 N Albany after May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Nerron
Mobile
Ala
Walter W. Herron
Jessie Fairfax Whiting
Martin W. Mansfield
Pittsburg
Edward Wawking
Mansfield
Corinne Muntsfield
Citypool
Thomas Dean
Hyfields
Albert Richard Kohlman
Kohlman
Julia Harrison Moore
William J. Sharpe
Edith Wilson
M. B. Wilson
William H. Stafford
New York
Helen Day
Eleanor Carey
Helen Bennett
Charlotte Scott
Elsie Appel
Jane Mather Ogie
Jujia Kern
Iris Wrun
Emily Winters
Evadne Hayward
Anna Cuthertean Cochrane
Robert Bruce Malloch
N. Filingis St
M. J. Waines
Fanny Malloch
Wabash
Mareld Bright
California
Aly
Malloch
Alinbuia St
Pretty Park Avenue Wedding of Marelle Norton and Spahr
Miss Marelle Norton wed Laureos R. Spahr in a Park Avenue home ceremony officiated by Rev. William Wirt Kiang. Attendants wore pale pink and white gowns, wedding music filled the hall, and a supper followed. The couple will reside in Clintonon after their wedding trip. Nearby, Marie Jungelius and Samuel J. Pattison tied the knot in a Second Presbyterian church ceremony with a large reception at the bride's home. The Day’s clubs and events also report meetings and postponed programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Regina Ferguson
Pofsoner
George Spahr
Frankfort
Pest
Esther Spahr
Fforelgh
Miss Ferguson
Mrs. Spahr
Clintugoon
Fr. Prattst
Marie Jungelius
William I. Jungelaus
Second Presbyterian Church
Charles Hansen
Duchess Love
Ilazel Dean Spellman
Keren Ford
William (. Armstrong
Ernest Burford
M. Meri@an-st
Wedding of Miss Broom to Themis in Sacred Heart parish
The wedding of Miss Broom daughter of Mr and Mrs J Broom took place at the Sacred Heart parish house with Rev Min Wolfe officiating. Attendants included Miss Myrtle Kessler and Durtue Slipher. witnesses were Mary Furst and Henry Slipher. The couple will reside at 995 Jefferson Ave after May 15 at Oakhurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broom
Myre
J. Bi. Broom
Themas
Myrtle Jose Pa Kessler
Min Wolfe
Pleteter Ples Church
Ross Steven
Timothy
Cmarrigge
Chate Teaert
Joseph Puerst
Josiah
Sacred Heart Church
Miss Mary Fusrst
Henrys Slipher
Terr
Stiphen
Jefferson Ave
Arbor Day proclamation urged for proper observance
Superintendent CL o N. WKendall of the city schools calls on principals to observe Arbor Day as proclaimed by Gov Handy and to place requests for trees by this Saturday where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL O N. Wkendall
Gov
Handy
Atlanta man held after arousing streetcar disturbance
A man named Osean Plugeard jailed after a two month abusive spree disrupted several trolley cars yesterday afternoon in Atlanta. Police say he attempted to locate a conductor who winked at his bride. He is a local businessman and posted bond after arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-Mchrae Press Association
Atlanta
Gal
Osean Plugeard
Tugeard
Indiana Hopes to Lead in TPE Contest With Missouri
The Indiana TPE aims for first place in a contest with Missouri as state membership efforts accelerate. Indiana leads the field while other states press their bids. a final push is planned on the last day. WB Crawford, head of the state membership committee, travels to St Louis to witness the count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
al Werhe
Missouri
Roe
Umkling
Inediana T. Ploan
St. Louis
WB. Crawford
St. Ponts
Ia Peek Cane
Soldiers Hope for One‑Cent Rail Fare for Pt Wayne Encampment
The G A R anticipates railroad companies will set a one-cent state encampment rate for Pt Wayne on May 21 22 and 23. The current rate is 9 dollars round trip from Indianapolis via electric interurban lines. A passenger men’s meeting in Chicago will discuss a lower fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Ry
Pt. Wayne
Indianapolis
Chicago
Seaman Burke Sentenced by Court Martial
Twenty five years imprisonment with twenty at hard labor is the sentence handed to Maurice Burke a seaman attached to the cruiser Tennessee for the murder of James A Douglass and for assault and attempted to kill William McCool both master at arms on the vessel. The sentence has been approved by Secretary Metcalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maurice Burke
Tennessee
James A Douglass
William McCool
Metcalf
President Roosevelt to Open Jamestown Exposition at Noon
A fleet sails from the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay carrying senators, representatives, and staff to Jamestown. President Roosevelt will review fleets, address the crowd, press the gold button at noon, and participate in luncheon and evening events before returning to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Grounds
Diplomatic Corps
Washington
Prince Mitel Pritz Injured in Kaiser Maneuvers
Prince Mitel Pritz, Kaiser's second son, fell from a horse during Leeder ite Plain maneuvers. He sustained a brain injury and other wounds and was rushed to his Pottsdam residence where his wife attends him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Wollams
Pottedam
Chicago burglar Eddie Tate confesses to Peoria school board robbery
Eddie Tate, known as the Chicago "Mendelian burglar," confessed to complicity in the Peoria School Board safe robbery last January and named prominent Peoria citizens in his statement. He escaped last night from St. Francis hospital where he had been confined for illness after his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McHaee Press Association
Peoria
Nuri
Eddie Tate
Chicago “Mendlenian
Win
Peoria School Board
St. Francis Hospital
Stolen motorized go cart reported near Union station
Mr and Mrs M B Burger report a go cart missing Tuesday night near Ug Woodruff Place and Union Station. A man on a motorcycle rode away with the cart as Mr Burger tried to recover it. police were summoned for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orden Station
Burger
Gost Gheut
Jing
Veto On Fire-Safety Gas Valve Ordinance By Mayor
Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter vetoed a city council ordinance requiring automatic shutoff valves on gas meters to protect against fire. He cites lack of a proven device and questions council motives while noting potential costs between 90 900 and 150 000 to residents of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Bookwalter
Wiich
Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Heier Held to Grand Jury in Gambling Case
Fred Helier saloonkeeper bound over to the grand jury in police court on New Jersey street ward politician links. Bond set at 1600 dollars. Henry Mikes his bartender and another man also sent to grand jury but released on recognizance after evidence of intent not to flee. Morrison pleads guilty to visiting a gambling house and is jailed for days as a witness against Helier. Helier admits a game ran at his place. Morrison claims he was robbed of 365 dollars. Judge Schuyler Haus presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Helier
S. New Jersey St
Mikes
AE UA
Morrison
Heier
Heier's Place
Schuyler Haus
Speial
Wedding at Tomlinson Hall Unites Miss Farley and Arthur Kessler
Miss Josephine Farley and Arthur A. Kessler wed before hundreds amid wedding music at Tomlinson hall during the Red Men carnival. The couple departed in a carriage to a home filled with a bedroom furniture set and other gifts from the Red Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
Examination of Teachers at Short Ridge High School
An examination for all grades of teachers licenses will be held at Short Ridge High School Northst enthiunee Saturday April 2 beginning at 8 30 AM. First time applicants pay a 1 fee. Pens and ink supplied and manuscript blanks sold. Contact Superintendent C N Rendall for license status questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortridge High School
Northst
Enthiunee. Saturay
C. N. Rendall
Fire destroys large Allegheny meat packing plant
A fire at the William Zulter Co. packing plant in Allegheny, covering over two acres, was practically destroyed. Losses exceed 260,000 pounds. A large quantity of dressed meat was destroyed. Three hundred employees were left without work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-MacRae Press Association
Pittsburg
Siurge
Allegheny
William = Zulter Co
Fire damages Cadiz tobacco factory in arson
The tobacco factory of W. R. Wilson in Cadiz Kentucky was burned. The fire was started by mounted men who fired several volleys as the torch was applied. Wilson is described as an independent tobacco handler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
W. R. Wilson
Wilson
Irish Home Rule Move Heralded by Irish Council Bill
London April 25 Irish well wishers welcome the news from Augustin Burrell secretary for Ireland that a bill creating an Irish council will be introduced in parliament by May 7. Leaders of the Irish party deem it a significant step toward home rule though not full independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-McRee
Press Association
London
Augustin Burrell
Ireland
Prisoner Dies in City Hospital After Tuberculosis
William Crawley, once imprisoned at Marion County Workhouse, died Wednesday in City Hospital after being released for transfer. He had tuberculosis and was sent to the workhouse Saturday for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crawley
Marion Counts Workhorse
Crawley
Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil Promoted By Railroad Surgeon
An old advertisement touts Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil claiming it cures chronic sores instantly relieves pain and removes inflammation within a day. The product is credited to a railroad surgeon and priced at 25 cents.
Dayton man threatened woman with knife after assault
Orlando Field of Dayton was found drunk leaning against a fence with a knife after allegedly attacking Mrs. Matilla Clements at Madison avenue and Downey street. The woman knocked her attacker down before he rose and lunged at her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asleen
Matilla Clements
Orlando Field
Dayton
Bieyrlemen Kitzmiller and
Trimpe
Field
Madison-ave
Downey St
Ito
Burglar Foiled On Fire Escape In Griswold House
Detroit April 25 A burglar broke into several rooms in the Griswold house this morning and was in the act of carrying an armful of loot down a fire escape when Officer Potter discovered him. A midair fight followed as the officer and his revolver prevailed. The burglar identified himself as Clarence Whitney of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-Metac Press Association
Detroit
Mich
Berghir
Griswold
Potter
Clarence Whitney
Boston
Have You Anything to Sell The Sun Classified Line
The Sun runs a For Sale Miscellaneous item noting a ten word limit for 16 cents with three days of display.
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Tor
George
Man
Thad
Scrippa“McRae Press Association
The
Indianapolis Sun
Nae
Addrenal
E. W W. Kaser
Bloomington
Mrs. Huffmann
J. M. Mourer
Anna Livezey
New Castle
Eastern Star
HW. R. Leonard
Metamora
Prederick Wiley
Talbottave
Inter Nos Club
FP. Haymaker
N. New Jersey St
Haymaker
Fiske Allen
George Tomlinson
John Rusk
Stewart
Catherine Merrill Club
John Perrin
Tixtli
Winker
Seaman
Hexico
Piescala
Douangino
Irvington Christian Church
Wednesdey
Helen Armstrong
Dience
Grace Pro- Cathedral
Sixteenth St
Itral-Ave
St. and Paul
Armstrong
Union
Palmersts
Jamestown
President Roosevelt
Scripps-Mecine Preas Association
Potomac
Secretary of the Navy
Dolphin
Government Commission
Newport News
Admiral Evans
Kaiser
Prince Eitel Fritz
Pottsdam
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Berlin
Prince Mitel Pritz
Ion
Leeder
Order OF Eastern Star
Tron
Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Stars
Boeing
Nelle Goodbar
Crawfordsville
Parline Summers
Valparaiso
Will W. Grow
Danville
Robert A. Woods
Princeton
Nettie Ransford
Carrie M. Vanning
Butler
Louise Decker
Noblesville
Blanche Regett
Clarkshill
Wingate
Clarksville
Crothersville
Columbus
Odon
Grand View
Hall Ud
Enterprise
Franc Finn
Elkhart
Othe G. George
Grand Chae Plains
W. B. Wale
Geneva
Mise Maude M. Riddle
Evansville
Rand Adah
Louise Klinger
Brazil
Grand Rath
Dora Gleason
Tipton
Grand Esther
Harriee McBeth
Fort Warne
Grand Martha
Carrie V. Hole
Rockport
Grand Electa
Mary Fi.y Mara
Terre Tiaute
Sarah Rbirons
Grand Sentinel
Virginia Swinte
South Bend
Finance and Ways and Means
C’ommite
Tee
Benjamin F. Tol
Brownsthore
Anna Williams
North Vernon
Marthe Zoorcher
Tell City
Earl H. Payne
Rushville
Agnes
MR. Stork
Gocart
8. M. Burger
Clas
E Mietorcyelo
Woodruff
Fuse
Brown
Heer
Josephine
Ley and
Arthur A. Kessler
Ryad
Pennsylvania St
Mrs. Helen Armstrong
S. S. Peter and Paul Cathedral
Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis Gas Company
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