Carnival of Murder Ties Two Husbands in Seattles Divorce
Mrs Louie Joyner of Burlington Vermont faces simultaneous divorce actions from Charles Simmons a hearse driver and from Dr Fromum E Joyner a Burlington physician. The case details her past as Louise Rathbone and her marriages to the two men, with Simmons seeking an easy, low publicity outcome and Joyner pursuing formal notice of the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie E. Joyner
Burlington
Charles
Fromum E. Joyner
Joyner
Simmons
Titan
New York
Dayner
University of Vermont
Jayner
Neracit
Jean
Low
Charles D0. Thomas
Herkimer
Thomas
Jayne
New York State
Seattle's Murder Trials and Holy Roller Fallout
Seattle captures a string of killings linked to the Dry Creek Holy Roller case. Esther Mitchell, 47, confesses to slaying her brother George Mitchell over Creffield enmity, and faces first degree murder charges alongside his widow. The era’s public mood sours as acquittals and sensational trials unfold, fueling vigilante sentiment and a cascade of grisly crimes tied to the cult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Esther Mitchell
George Mitchell
Nps
Portland
Hood
Edmund Crefeld
Holy Roller
Esther
Alrs. Burgess
Starr
Creffield
Dept
Mitchell
Wis
George
Northwest
Cot Tum
Creleld Scattia Han
Tittle Elsie Milhoff
G. Meads Emory
Fclon
Mrs Starr's belief linked to Mitchell assassination plan
A fragment notes Mrs Starr suspected Mitchell faced assassination tied to his acquittal. The clue implies her husband shared the belief, suggesting a conspiracy context around the case. The readable text does not provide full names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
Hagenbeck’s Greater Shows Welcome Patrons At Grounds
The Carl Hagenbeck Greater Shows promise comfort and orderly conduct for all at the grounds. Trains unload with a morning welcome, staff act as guardians, ushers assist seating, and interpreters provide natural history and East Indian exposition context. A portable grand stand and ticket offices in each city enhance patron convenience and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hagenbeck
Ines
Mt al
At Fent
Thars
Signs of Long Life In Women From Facial Features
The text outlines beliefs that long life in women correlates with round wide eyes brown or hazel, a wide nose with open dilating nostrils, low ear orifice for a deeply seated brain, ample sloping brow, head wide behind the ears, and a tall appearance when seated. It also claims body length relative to limbs and larger heart lungs and digestive organs indicate longevity.
Will permits city use of Tomlinson Hall for offices
Probate records show Stephen D. Tomlinson's will directs cash from his estate be used to erect public buildings for citizen and city authorities. There is no clause restricting city use of Tomlinson Hall. The market site was conveyed to the city by the state for market purposes, not by the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
Stephen D. Tomlinson
Indianapolis
Tomlinson
Cty
Lithographers Strike Halts Work In Indianapolis Plants
Lithographers International Protective and Benefit Association members in Indianapolis walked out at 9 am after a New York union order. Baker Thornton and Levey Brothers are affected, with about 34 percent of workers in the US and Canada involved. Leaders say they seek a 40 hour week and a Saturday half holiday, prompting a coordinated eight hour shift with a practical half day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interna
Ional Protective and Benefit Association
Incal Union
John Winefer
Castellanes Agree on Divorce Settlement
Paris August 7 A private agreement ends the Castellane marriage dispute. Count Bené!e Castellane and his wife grant mutual divorce and stipulate that one child stay with the mother while the two sons visit the father for two to three weeks. The daughter remains with the mother and will join her brothers later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe-Mehat
Paris
Beniile
Castellane
Fire sweeps Howard Ohio business district
Early today a village blaze destroyed the entire Howard business section, with every business house burned. The estimated loss reaches 26,000 dollars. The fire originated under mystery conditions, with strong suspicion falling on a nearby grocery and meat market owner set the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Scrippe-Melise Press Association
Howard
Joom
Heebforks
Light orange crop forecast for Southern California
The Scrippe-YteHme Prenn Association in Los Angeles reports the orange crop will be 20 to 30 percent below last season. Conditions in Los Angeles and throughout southern California point to an extremely light crop due to spring climate factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe-YteHme Prenn Association
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Los Angeles County
Gov Gooding Renominated by Idaho Republicans
Pocatello Idaho August 2 Governor Frank R Gooding a leading figure in prosecuting officers of the Western Federation of Miners has been renominated by the Republican state convention Burton L French nominated for Congress and W E Borah endorsed for United States Senate nomination confirming party support ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bersppecncnar Reroe
Pocatello
Daho
Grw
Frank R. Gooding
Rt Western Federation of Miners
Burton L. French
Congress
Ty. E. Borait
United States
Would-Be Slayer Rice Declared Violently Insane
Hendricks county insanity commission ruled James H. Rice insane after an attempted killing of Catherine Card with a Natchet. He was not tried in criminal court and may be sent to Central Hospital for the Insane. The insanity panel found him violently insane, with May attributing his condition to a lightning stroke a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Rice
Catherine Card
Natchet
Hendricks County
Central Hospital
Pri Rice
UN al. Dra
Thomas G. Smith
Jann L. Martin
Suatce Allen Darby
Rice
May
Statement of Condition of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Copy of the statement of condition for Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, located at 401 California Street, San Francisco, California. Names include William J. Dutton and Louis Welnmann, with assets totaling 4,756,714 dollars in cash, real estate, and securities. Auditor of State Warren Bigler certifies the document as correct as of September 1, 1915, filed in Indiana.
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Man’s Fund Insurance Company
Californias
San Francisca
Cal
William J. Dutton
Pras- Went
Louis Welnmann
ATLA
Sompant
Beate
Indiana
Beals Warren Bigler
Indianapolis to host Catholic convention bid draws bids
The American Federation of Catholic Societies plans its annual convention and considers Indianapolis as the host city after Buffalo failed to secure the event. Delegates from Indiana backed by the Commercial Club promoted Indianapolis with invitations and promotional literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Cadhilterocieties
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Thdianapolis
Indiana
Commercial Club
Negro Young People’s Church and Education Congress Discuss Anti Lynching
In Washington on August 2 the Negro Young People’s Church and Education Congress approved an anti lynching resolution. It calls for equal opposition to crimes of any degree and pledges to suppress criminal tendencies through education and lawful means. It also demands jury trials and equal rights at all courts under the national constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Negro Young People's Church
American Bonding Company of Baltimore City Maryland
The American Bonding Company at Baltimore City Maryland is headquartered in the Equitable Building with George Cater as president and William E Ducal as secretary. Capital is listed as 500 005 dollars. The notice also mentions a Modern Woodmen outing in Marion County with a drill team championship contest.
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American Bonding Company OF
Baltimore City, Maryland
American Bonding Company
Baltims City
Maryland
Equitable Building
Baltimore
George Cater
William E. P. Ducal
Amelia
Alanis County
Wonderland
Foresters
Marion
Couniy
A Pretty Afternoon Dress Worn by Mrs Harvey D Moore
A dressy gray visiting gown worn by Mrs Harvey D Moore on Meridian Street Wednesday featured a snubbed skirt, three blue velvet ribbon flounces with graduated dots, a matching cape, a large hat, and a batiste blouse trimmed with white ostrich plumes, all in harmony with the suit.
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Meridian St
Harvey D. Moore
Batiste
Carnegie plant to test diamond creation in D C lab
The Carnegie Institution builds a geophysical laboratory in Washington announced at an estimated cost near 200000. It will house hydraulic presses and electric furnaces to simulate extreme heat and pressure, testing rock transformations with the aim of producing diamonds from carbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Institution
Washington, D. C
Carnegie
Tory
Financial statement of company as of December 3
Indiana Auditor certifies the condition of a listed company on December 3, 18__, with total assets of 185,601.22 and losses, claims, and liabilities detailed. The document notes real estate, stocks, bonds, loans on mortgages, premiums, and reinsurer needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aus
The Right Road Chicago Great Western Railway
Between Chicago and cities like St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City and Omaha the line offers fast time and unequalled equipment. All ticket agents will vig the line. Write to BG Behultz D P A 116 Adamant Chicago or Pe Elmar G F A Pant Mt.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolia
Kansas City
Omaha
Weil
BG Behultz
Adamant
Pe Elmar
Pant
Indiana Auditor Certifies Company Financials From 1906 Report
The Auditor of State Warren Bigler certifies the company’s December 31 1905 statement, detailing assets including real estate unincumbered and securities with liens. Liabilities list debts, adjustments, insurance reserves, and total claims, with a formal seal and date in February 1906.
Armstrong Laundry Voices Guaranteed and Olive Oil Shoes Tip
A scrambled era of short items mentions Armstrong Laundry and its guaranteed voice with two phone lines. A Philadelphia Press olive oil shoe tip advises applying oil to patent leathers to soften uppers, prevent cracking, and extend wear, though eyeing waterproofing. Gus Bexenah signals readiness to accept a challenge from Frank Carssy in Chicago, with a brief note on distance and rounds.
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Philadelphia Press
Gus Bexenah
Cincinnati
Frank Carssy
Chicago
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Chegler Thompson
Geo. Mitchell
Joshua” Croffield
Earth
Hagenbeck
Crossway
Se Furither
Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery
ASK
Castellanes
Gov. Gooding
Frienda Bay
Condits
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Nolo
Savewerseers
Norwich Union
Ance Company
Nor ‘Wich Union Fire Insurance Society
Pine Attest
New York City
J. Montgomery Hare
Homes oMe
Norwich
England
Capral
Wbesges Seeds Ateee Nee Entanae
U. S
Laskes
Liabilitier
Tne Aoeiety
Toa
Seanee
State of
Omee of Auditor
Warren Bigler
Autler
Pantone Gee
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Office of Auditor of
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Auditor of State
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Altost
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State of Indiana
Office of Auditor of State
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