Fiend Knapp's Father Dies of Broken Heart in Cincinnati
Cyrus L. Knapp father of Alfred Knapp the confessed murderer of five women died of a broken heart Monday in Cincinnati. He had followed news of his son's crimes with worry and delirium and spoke of aiding his son's trial. At his deathbed were his wife Mrs Rice, daughter Mrs Wenzel and other family. The incident stirred bitter feelings between Mrs Wenzel and Mrs King, wife of the man who helped arrest Alfred Knapp. Mrs King blamed her sister for worsening the old man's condition. Cyrus L. Knapp, born in Indiana, aged about 61, lived simply and faced life calmly. Alfred Knapp, in Hamilton Jail, acknowledged the death of his father and asked about attending the funeral, then noted his approaching 41st birthday.
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Cyrus L. Knapp
Alfred Knapp
Sadie Wenzel
Dudley St
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Knapp
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Fie
Rice
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Brannon
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Miss Alice Roosevelt 15 As Limber As A Rag
Washington April 28 Miss Alice Roosevelt was the guest of honor at the Postmaster General’s home. Niece Louise Jones hosted as society favorite. Alice’s wit and daring drew admirers while men discussed after dinner gossip and songs in the drawing room.
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Washington
Alice Roosevelt
Miss Alice
Alice
Hong
Woman Charged With Poisoning Husband in Indiana
Evansville report states a widow from Adayville has an indictment for first degree murder in the death of Bonaparte Dixon. Arsenic purchased four weeks earlier at a drugstore led to suspicion. Dixon became ill after a Monday purchase, with four doctors involved. The body was exhumed and samples sent for chemist and Indianapolis tests to confirm poisoning.
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Ind
Bonaparte Dixon
Adayville
Dixon
Adagville
Lunt
Cannelton
Indianapolis
Indiana Deaths Highlight Lafayette Businessman and War Veteran
Indiana death notices list prominent figures across cities including Lafayette where James B. Wallace died in Battle Creek while visiting a friend. Other obituaries mention George Seeger Jr proprietor of large livery stables and multiple engineers, veterans, and residents from Washington Vevay Vincennes Fort Wayne and Bluffton with causes including pneumonia paralysis and injuries from a swing.
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Ind
James B. Wallace
Batle Creek
Mich
George Seeger, Jr
Seeger
Indiana
William Day
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Southewestern Railway
Robert T. Graham
Vevay
Robert Earl Scott
Franklin
Richard Fordue
Ambia
William Hall
Vincennes
C. L. Lane
Westport
Henry Hilbrecht
Fort Wayne
Edward Frey
Aaron Hart
Danville
John Drake Marshal
Blufftonne
Saloon Crusade Visitor Moves to Marion
Miss Carrie Styer, a Kokomo department store cashier and church worker, arrives in Marion to extend her anti saloon campaign. She plans blanket demonstrations to close saloons, following a stint in Kokomo where a ward politician fired her for opposing saloonkeepers.
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Carrie Styer
Kokomo
Misa Styer
No Meat Combine Delayed Pending Court Interpretation
In New York April a conference among major meat packers led to a decision to pause work on forming the meat combine until the Supreme Court clarifies trust laws. A representative said the plan is not abandoned and will resume when conditions improve. The National Packing Company, formed recently with $15 million capital, will press on, including several large packing concerns.
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New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Lered
Cantrell to Prison From Reform School Transfer
Rufus Cantrell known as king of the shouts is ordered sent to Jofterserville reformatory on Tuesday. Sheriff Metzger will accompany him on the 2 PM train from Union. Cantrell vows to informally cooperate with prison staff and maintains no misdeeds to police.
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Jofterserville Reformatory
Sherif Metzger
Union
Pensille
Cantrell
Bol
Prlann
Canty
Ben
Duttanapetis
Swirl of Society Highlights Local Socials
Senator Beveridge to visit mother in Champaign and other society figures attend events this week. Mrs. Fairbanks to open exposition in St Louis. Dr Hannah Graham to attend American Medical Association meeting in New Orleans. Miss Bessie Webb weds George W Sattler in Michigan City. both bride and groom are deceased mutes.
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Postum Coffee Helps Woman Beat Headaches
A West Townsend woman describes severe headaches and fatigue tied to strong old fashioned coffee. After trying Postum, three weeks of boiled preparation, and switching at home, her health improved. mother also stops coffee, and headaches disappear.
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West Townsend
Mass
Ferlinga
Editor May Prove Charges in Mueller Bill Probe
A sprawling account notes warrants issued for four persons amid an investigation by the Lodise Committee into alleged misconduct connected to the Mueller TW. Chicago Inter Ocean editor Hinman testified. city officials and a detective team are cited as having shadowed targets. The inquiry center revolves around meetings and office visits connected to Cal Bliss and others.
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Mueller TW
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Chicago Inter Ocean
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Eel Oter
Chicago City Railway
August Xobe
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Kerk Dota Harnes
Ste Finan Wasentio
Poria
Gobin
J Bem
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Cal Bliss
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Three Preachers Mediate Labor Dispute In Chicago
In Chicago three ministers and an arbitration board resolved a dispute between engineers at the stack yards. The engineers sought 37 cents hourly and an eight hour day but settled for less. The panel included Father E. A. Kelly and Rev. M. W. Haynes, representing different sides, with Rev. W. M. Lawrence as a church delegate.
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E. A. Kelly
St. Creilin’s
M. W. Haynes
Baptist Church
W. M. Lawrence
Amusements at Grand and Empire vaudeville shows
The Grand offers two monologists Lawrence and Julian Rose with a strong supporting bill including the Barrows Lancaster comedy, Pepita Aragon dancer, Monday Deronda Breen swingers, sensational acrobatics by the Lukens, Dutch comedians, and a young American quartet. Empire features burlesque and good vaudeville as part of a varied weekly program with noteworthy acts and applause.
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Julian Rose
Barrows-Lancaster Company
Pepita Aragon
Indianapolis
Pepita
Deronda
Breen
Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure Offer Promises Free Trial
Claiming to be a rheumatism specialist, Dr Shoop advertises a cure he says works at any stage and offers a risk free trial. He asserts extensive experience, a German chemical cure, and a refund if the remedy fails, urging readers to request his book and an order for bottles. He provides contact as box 754 Racine.
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Germany
Snoop
Shoop
Melodrama at the Park and Andy Lewis at the Empire
The Park presents a melodrama The story follows a loyal heroine driven from home, with Edna Kingsley played by Selma Herman earning crowd praise as the production promises pathos and a happy ending. At the Empire Andy Lewis and company perform The Cocaine Feud in a character study with other acts including Yankee Comedy Four.
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Edna Kingsley
Theodore Kremer
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the Empire
al Reeves
Andy Lewis and Company
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Zimmy's Benefit Charity Show Planned for May 12
Friends of Charley Zimmerman manager of the Empire plan a big benefit performance on May 12. Marvello the skater will be the feature act with the very best local talent, including singers and dancers, taking part on the bill.
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Empire
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Telas Postponed
In Noblesville Indiana on April the case against County Clerk Carey charged with bunco steering has been indefinitely postponed, delaying the scheduled trial.
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Noblesville
Ind
Carey
Bunco Steering
Forest Fires Rage Near Hurley Wisconsin Town Destroyed
Ashland, Wis. April 31 Kimball near Hurley was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon leaving residents homeless and destitute. Forest fires threaten several towns as high winds blow and millions of feet of timber burn. Bayfield residents fight the blaze while lines between Ashland and Duluth are down and many homesteaders are believed burned out.
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Hurley
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Earlham Gets Gift Endowing Debt Wiped Out
Earlham college authorities announce a sufficient fund raise to clear the college debt and confirm that a $5,000 addition to the endowment from Francia T. White of New York will be secured. Three men drown when a small river boat capsizes in Quincy Illinois on April 3. Named victims are Harry Hoetscher Peter Smith and Tenry Stagenwald, all molders. An old nurse's soothing syrup for teething is advertised. Also ads for skin cures and an Indiana Dental College, and a piano offer from W D Pratt in the Century Building.
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Earlham College
Francia T. White
New York
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Peter Smith
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Molders
Winslow
Pennsylvania Lines Excursion Fares Announced for May 3
The notice lists $1.50 round trip to Louisville and back on Sunday May 3 with a local train departing Indianapolis at 6 00 am and a through special at 7 25 am Returning specials will depart Louisville Main Street Station The Lake Erie and Western Railway offers the first cheap excursion from Rocheport Ind to Chicago and Indianapolis for $1 50, details in messaged format.
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Indianapoliis
Lake Erie & Western R
Rocheater
Ind
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