Lure of Wall Street Ends in Tragic Death of Dabo
The 17 year old George Bibo of Hoboken died by a self-inflicted gunshot after his relatives blamed Wall Street gambling for his decline. Son of artist Leon Dabo his life had become a study in rising fortunes followed by deep melancholy and fear of insanity as he chased rapid wealth. Despite plans for a European trip to curb his addiction his losses intensified and culminated in suicide in his bedroom.
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New York
Wall Street
George Bibo
Hoboken
Dabo
Leon Dabo
Europe
Young Dabo
Mark Twain Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery with Flowers
Bamuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain rests in an evergreen lined grave beside his wife and children in Woodlawn cemetery Elmira New York. The burial service was led by Rev. Samuel FE Eastman and flowers from friends surround the grave.
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Elmira
N. Y
Bamuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Woodlawn
Samuel FE. Eastman
Humorist
Takes Charge Of Kempton Office
George G. Campbell formerly of Indianapolis and editor of the Kempton Courier becomes postmaster of Kempton. He founded the Courier in 1907 and earlier started the Ashkum Journal in 1898 as the youngest editor in Illinois. Previously in job printing, he was ad room foreman for the Sentinel and later worked with the News and Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Campbell
Indianapolis
Kempton Courier
Kempton
The
Courier
Ashkum Journal
Ashkum
Ill
Illinois
Sentinel
News and
Sun
Bryan Ordained Elder in Westminster Church
W. J. Bryan was ordained and installed as an elder at Westminster Presbyterian Church between Lincoln and Fairview. Pastor H. B. Comin led the ceremony. Bryan will serve as a delegate at large to the Presbyterian ecumenical council in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June.
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Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
Fairview
W. J. Bryan
H. B. Comin
Presbyterian Ecumenical Council
Edinburgh
Scotland
Leading Newspaper Publishers Meet in New York
Leading newspaper publishers from across the United States gather in New York for the American Newspaper Publishers association meeting at the Waldorf Astoria April 27 to 29 to discuss press agents tariff wood pulp labor and other issues. Officers include Herman Ridder Bruce Haldeman Elbert Baker William Patton and L B Palmer with election set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Waldorf-Astoria
Coun
Herman Ridder
The
New Fork Staats-Zeitung
Bruce Haldeman
Louisville Courier-Journal
Elbert H. Baker
Cleveland Plain Dealer
William J. Pattison
New York Evening Post
L. B. Palmer
Lincoln B. Palmer
N. K. Taylor
St. Louis Star
George H. Oliver
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Gazette-Times and Chronicle-Telegraph
Alden J. Blethen
Seattle-Times
American Newspaper Association
New York Staats-Zeitung
Fourth district Democrats seek multiple nominations for state and federal races
Fourth district Democrats submit nominations for state offices and two U.S. Senate contenders. Tom Brosley of North Vernon seeks state statistician, W. H. O'Brien aims for state auditor, Thomas Honan for attorney general with Judge Joseph H. Shea backing him, while Shea also seeks the U.S. Senate with L. Ert Slack of Franklin in the race. The district anticipates juggling several local ambitions.
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Tom Brosley
North Vernon
W. H. O’brien
Thomas Honan
Joseph H. Shea
Seymour
Honan
Judge Shea
United States
L. Ert Slack
Franklin
Beveridge
Trade Boost Made Real In Mass Meeting Belt Line Trip Planned
A mass meeting of the Indianapolis Trade Association at the Claypool hotel energized members with talk of expanding trade, better shipping, lower insurance rates, and a brighter city. Officers highlighted goals and 275 members were listed, with plans for a Belt railroad tour for traveling salesmen and a top-floor Board of Trade facility with a reading room and luncheon.
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Indianapolis Trade Association
Indianapolia
Claypool Hotel
Ilke
Bookwalter
H. J. Hibben
C. C. Manch
John N. Carey
Association
W. J. Dobyns
H. N. Hearsey
William P. Jungelaus
Lew W. Cooper
N. A. Gleading
Mr. Carey
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
Bettermann Bros. Co
The
Marrietta Glass Manufacturing Company
Indianapolis Dash Company
Mutual Printing and Lithographing Company
Tiona Refining Company
Willis- Holcomb Company
Allison Coupon Company
White’s Restaurant and Bakery
Henry Coburn Storage and Warehouse Company
Charles S. Lewis
Board of Trade
Second divorce asked in Leona Heigart case
Walter J. Heigart filed a superior court complaint seeking a second divorce from Leona Heigart alleging she is a cigarette smoker and drinker. He accuses her of striking him with fists sticks and clubs and of firing a revolver at him on one occasion.
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Leona Heigart
Walter J. Heigart
Trucker Arguments Amid Street Collision Become Comic
Two truck drivers meet after attempting a passing maneuver on a split road at Pennsylvania and Ohio Streets. A stalled encounter leads to a mock-argument exchange with playful insults and mock apologies, illustrating a humorous roadside meeting.
Students to Initiate T. R. at Cambridge
Cambridge, England April 23 Col Roosevelt will visit Cambridge to receive a rousing welcome and a degree. He has accepted honorary membership in the Union Society and will be initiated in regular form. The exact visit date is undecided.
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Cambridge
Eng
Col Roosevelt
Union Society
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Debt Fund Collection
Sunday’s collection for Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in Williamsburg yielded gold gems and silverware. Each package was wrapped separately and the total value will be determined once parcels are opened.
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of Christ Protestant
Iscopal Church
Williamsburg
Promising Kidney and Bladder Remedy Promoted
A formula published in this paper claims to cure lame back and rheumatic pains with a mix of gin murax compound buchu extract. Dosage three times daily after meals. asserts relief for dizziness headaches and frequent or burning urine. Ingredients advised to be bought at drug stores.
Hyde Expects Liberty From Swope Jurors
Hyde faces cross examination in the second week of Dr. B Clark Hyde murder trial of Col Thomas H Swope philanthropist. Poison experts testify anticipated as courtroom drama grows. Young Tom Swope to testify this week. Dr Walter Haines and Chrisman Swope examiners provide crucial analysis. The state may wrap its case.
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Kanbas City
Rona Houlihan
B. Clark Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Hyde
Florence Swope Hyde
Tom” Swope
Walter &. Haines
Col. Swope
Chrisman Swope
Haag Drug Stores Offer Blood Purifiers at 74 Cents
Dollar blood purifiers and most tonics are priced at 74 cents per bottle or three for $2.00 at Haag Drug Stores. Hall’s Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla with iodides is the leading purifier, advertised as not a patent medicine but doctor prescribed. It contains sarsaparilla, yellowdock, burdock, prickly ash berries, poke root, red clover tops, stiltingia, buchu epacara sagrada and iodide of potash. It is claimed to cure rheumatism pimples sallow skin kidney trouble indigestion constipation headaches and all blood troubles.
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Haag
Hall
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Jeae ” Yeenec
Pennnsylvania
Ohio
Castoria
T. R
Mvllingei
Foue
the Marion Trust Company
SWOPE
Bryce Baking Company
San
Evansville
Ind
Daniel J. Coyn
Victor
Washington Skating Kirk
National Athletic Club
State of Indiana
Bert Ritchie
Santeest
Prospect
Indianapolis National Athletic Club
Washizstes
Rost
N. Lilnots St
Illinois St
Carl L. Rost
Diamond Merchant
N. Illinois ST
Bert Ritch Werae Eral
Washington and
Pine Streets
State Life Insurance Co
Polk’s Milk
Mnature
Polk
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