Millersville Tragedy: Thomas Lemon Dies of Wounds
Thomas Lemon died after a fight near Millersville where his skull was fractured. He named two workers, George Underwood and William Maynard, as involved. Underwood claims Lemon started the fight. Maynard says Lemon stabbed him. Police continue investigation as Lemon’s brother Charles, an Indianapolis threshing machine owner, is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lemon
Millersville
William Clark
William Maynard
George Underwood
Underwood
Maynard
Lemon
Carl Roller
Union Traction
S. Merialan St
Charles Lemon
Indianapolis
Young Soldier Moonlighted Joke Ends With Collapse
Private Hillman of the Seventh Infantry J N G at Camp Logan was subjected to a mock court martial and told he would be shot at sunrise. Blindfolded and under eight rifles, he fainted when blank rounds fired water doused him. He recovered in hospital but faces days of recovery.
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Chicago
Hillman
Seventh Infantry
Camp Logan
Lieut. Gallery
Discontent in Johannesburg Impacts Mining Sector
The Post reports disconcerting news from Johannesburg with serious labor difficulties and broad opposition to taxing the mining industry. It notes growing distrust of Lord Milner and the colonial office, reflecting political strain in the region.
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Johannesburg
Liverpool
the Post
The
Post
Lord Milner
Colonial Office
Loan of 35,000,000 approved by House in Havana dispatch
The state department released a Havana dispatch from U.S. minister Squiers noting the House passed a bill authorizing a loan of 35 million dollars. The issue rate is set at 90 percent with a maximum interest of 5 percent, redeemable in 40 years.
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Washington
State Department
U.S
Squiers
Havana
House
Indianapolis Typographical Union Golden Jubilee Planned
The Indianapolis Typographical Union prepares for its golden jubilee at Broad Ripple next Saturday with a 3 p.m. sports program 4 p.m. peat riding and 5 30 p.m. supper. Speakers after supper include Labor Commissioner McCormack and Mayor Bookwalter. A vaudeville show follows. Committee chairs include T P Harrington Arrangements Mrs Ollah Toph J P Turk W E Hamilton dancing John Merl F Krieg founders C & McKee. The assessment voted to aid the miners nets 0 a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Typographical Union
The
International Organization
Broad Ripple
McCormack
Bookwalter
T. P. Harrington
Ollah Toph
J. P. Turk
W. E. Hamilton
John Merl
F. Krieg
Four Drowned When Steamers Sink After Collision
A collision about 39 miles northeast of Cleveland between the freight steamers Seguin and City of Venice sent the Venice to the bottom. Four crew members perished, with survivors brought to Cleveland Tuesday morning by the Seguin and the City of Chicago which aided the stricken crew. The Venice carried no passengers.
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Cleveland, O
City of Venice
Venice
City of
Hill Pledges Action as Farmers Face Rate Hikes
In Davenport Washington James J Hill of the Great Northern urged farmers to push for faster action on rail rate reform saying legislation is ineffective and urging stock raising forage and roots. He spoke with Charles S Mellen and A L Mohler and others about grain freight cuts aimed at eastern Washington farmers this harvest season. Delegates from Spokane Stevens Whitman and Adams counties attended, with an estimated 20 million bushels of wheat expected to be harvested.
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Davenport
Wash
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway Company
Hill
Big Bend
Charless. Mellen
Northern Pacific
A. L. Mohler
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Washington
Spokane
Stevens
Whitman
Adams County
Beardshear Dies in Ames After Illness
Dr W M Beardshear president of the Iowa State Agricultural College died in Ames Tuesday morning after a month long illness attributed to nervous prostration. He collapsed at the National Educational Association meeting in Minneapolis and had served as president of the association.
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Des Moines
Ifa
W. M. Beardshear
Iowa State Agricultural College
Ames
National Educational Association
Minneapolis
Missing Son Report From Rural Street Home
EB. M. Carr reports to police that his son Wilbur left home Monday morning and has not been seen since. Family seeks any information on his whereabouts and safety. The notice notes he was last seen near 1120 Rural Street. No further details provided.
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EB. M. Carr
Rural St
Wilbur
Cyclone Levels 42 Houses in Kursk Province Town
A cyclone struck the town of Pomy? in Kursk province on Tuesday, leveling 42 houses and partially destroying 300 more. Twenty two people were killed in the disaster.
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Moscow
Pomy
Kursk
Catholics from every state meet in Chicago for federation
The American federation of Catholic societies opens its second Chicago meeting with delegates from every state. The gathering, the largest and most representative Catholic meeting in America, aims to form state and county federations, discuss Philippines religious affairs, and hear greetings from Mayor Harrison and church leaders.
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Chicago
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Cincinnati
America
T. B. Minahan
Columbus, O
Holy Name Cathedral
Muldoon
Messmer
Green Bay
McFaul
Trenton
Harrison
Anthony Matre
Cardinal Gibbons
Elder
Philippines
Competitive examinations for revenue cutter service
Competitive examinations for appoint ments in the revenue cutter service will be held at Indianapolis Terre Haute Fort Wayne and Evansville on Aug 25 26 and 27 Applicants should apply to the United States civil service commission in Washington or to the secretary of the local board of examiners Cadets are appointed at a salary of 500 dollars a year Captains in this service rank with majors in the army first lieutenant with captains and so on down
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Revenue Cutter Service
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Evansville
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Board of Examiners
Army
Police raid on gambling party at George Dickson’s stable
Monday night police burst into George Dickson’s stable at 1210 N Pennsylvania. Dickson’s colored coachman Ford Williams hosted. Seventeen men and a woman were rounded up. Albert Webb leaped from a second story window to flee, struck his head, was stunned briefly, then recovered enough to be taken to City Hospital.
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George Dickson
Pennsylvania Sr
Dickson
Ford Williams
Albert Webb
A Day's Odd Tales From Across the World
A collage of brief notes from Aug 5 to Aug 6 report diverse events. The porte bans model bakeries in Constantinople and allied cities to curb western influence. In Mississippi a farmer’s wife gave birth to four healthy babies. A former coroner of Burlington County died suddenly in Atlantic City by lightning. In Trenton a man believed to be sleeping to death after weeks of unconsciousness. In Denver a dying man confesses to an accidental killing years earlier, linking another man to a long-ago crime.
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Atlantic City
N. J
William M. Wells
Burlington County
Denver
Col
Wm. Thomas
Vilas
Bacca County
Zeb Nicholas
Thompson
Nicholas
Births Marriages and Deaths Across Several Addresses
A long list records births, marriages, and deaths with names and addresses including William Makemsom, Clara at 620 Woodlawn-ave and a boy, and many others. It notes marriages pairs such as William J Yhrine with Bessie Wies and Edward Beatty with Marsy Melvin, plus an incident in Paris about Mrs Spreckles retiring on a voyage with a $20000 pearl necklace theft.
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William and
Clara Makemsom
Woodlawn-ave
William E
Sophia Engel
Tacoma-ave
George and
Anna Collier
Trowpridge-st
Richard and
Nora Williams
Namoi-st
Harriet Dicks
Brookside
Boxy
Frank and
Freers
S. Senateave
Charles and
Ethel Cox
N. State St
William J. Yhrine
Bessie Wies
Edward Beatty
Marsy Melvin
James A. Ranson
Paralee Adams
Eugene Howard
Reddiee Heard
Sidney Admire
Ella Beechum
James Wilhite
Laura Mitchell
Louis B. Calvinge
Nellie Pence
Edward B. Sotton
Grace M. Wright
Paris
Co. A. Spreckles
San Francisco
Cherbourg
New York
Around the World News Briefs From May to May
A sweeping digest notes May Yohe’s return to London from Paris and a series of incidents. A Kentucky farmer Owensboro is cited after a dairy dispute, while Zeecs clash with Poles in Austria with seven dead. Commodore Ezra Sewell is poised as Guam governor nominee. Eastern Kentucky may see a north-south railroad. England reviews Italy’s Tripoli moves as the Turkish sultan reacts. Tragic train accident near Pana Illinois claims Miss Mabel Strong and W E Hilligross. Alice Roosevelt of Newport receives many invites. the National Butchers’ Association meets in Washington amid beef industry tensions. A Pullman strike disrupts 650 workers. a Bowling Green wreck injures 38 and kills Miss Hattie Levels. A smallpox vaccination follows. Delegates elected include Harry E. Rouse and other Indianapolis Catholic society leaders bound for Chicago.
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Kappel
Austria
Ezra Sewell
Guam
Kentucky
England
Italy
Tripoli
W. E. Hilligross
Mabel Strong
Pana. Il
Alice Roosevelt
Newport
R. 1
National Butchers’ Association
Washington
Beef Trust
Pullman
Bowling Green
City council acts on nine ordinances and bonds
The city council Monday night ratified nine ordinances including inter urban contracts, a $100000 boulevard bonds plan for White river and Fall creek, Norwood annexation, a flagman at Fletcher avenue crossing, and franchise authorizations for Citizens' heat and light and a switch on Holdy street.
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Fall Creek
Park Board
Garfield
Riverside
Brookside
White River
Norwood
Fletcher Ave
Big Four
Citizens’ Heat and Light Company
BE. C. Atkins & Co
Holdy-st
South-st
Smallpox Fund
Louisiana-st
Wheeler
Republican Machine
Fast Time to Detroit via Lake Erie & Western and Wabash Roads
Travel options from Indianapolis to Detroit include the Lake Erie and Western and Wabash routes with a 12 20 p m departure and 8 10 p m arrival. Advertisements promote Mrs Winslows soothing syrup for teething and a 25 cent price. Also notes rail deals to Lafayette St Paul Minneapolis Chicago and Omaha with multiple daily trains and through Pullman service. Contact N M Breeze at 435 Vine Street Cincinnati for booklets.
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Western
Wabash Roads
Indianapolis
Detroit
Special trains depart at 6 30 and 7 15 am from Cincinnati
Via C. H. D. announces two fast trains for Sunday August 10. The first non stop to local stops departs at 6 30 a m. The second leaves at 7 15 a m stopping at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. Return to Cincinnati after service.
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Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Auto accidents claim multiple lives in three cities
In Chicago Anna Merliian was killed rescuing her daughter from a runaway horse after an auto frightened the animal at Grand boulevard and Thirty-seventh street. In New York Bourke Cockran’s running team collided with a carriage injuring Mrs. Jeremiah Reide. In Newport Eddie Ball was struck by an auto, sustaining a broken rib and injuries. his mother rushed to help him.
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Chicago
Grand Boulevard
Anna
Merliian
New York
Port Washington
L. I
Bourke Cockran
Jeremiah Reide
Reide
Newport
R. I
Aug. O
John R. McLean
Spring St
Eddie Ball
Martin H. Ball
Advertisements and notices cluster in Indianapolis market page
A set of short ads and notices list products and services: Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tablets at 25 cents with E. W. Grove, Baby Photos by the Yard Persell at 1717 College Ave with both phones, Loose Leaf Price Book Covers, Williams Burford, barber supplies from J E Bodine Co and Knox's barber shop at Meridian and Washington Streets. A property owners notice urges painting in mild season and Indianapolis Paint and Color Co offers strictly pure paint and a painter referral at 249 to 248 Massachusetts Avenue.
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Indianapolis Paint and Color Company
Massachusetts Ave
Indiana Dental College Promotes Wide Patient Hours
Indiana Dental College advertises patient service from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. offering all kinds of dental work through its offices.
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Indiana Dental College
Ss. W. Cor Selaware
Chiosis
Travel Deals to Denver and Western Resorts
Round trip fares listed include 25.00 to Denver and Colorado Springs Pueblo. 35.00 to Glenwood Springs, 40.00 to Salt Lake and Ogden via Chicago and Western Railway. Tickets on dates in July August September, valid to October 31. Two daily trains to Denver, three to Ogden and Salt Lake. Write for Colorado illustrated booklet. Apply to N M Breeze 435 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
N. M. Breeze
Vine Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Chicago & Northwestern Ba
Missouri River
Omaha
Pacific Coast
Denver
Iowa
Nebraska
Dakotas
Black Hills
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake
Ogden
Chicago & W Northwestern Railway
Colorado Illustrated
Summer Tours Via C. H. D. by Lake and Rail
Combination rail and lake trips offered with personally conducted tours and all expenses included. Send for booklet from K. Algeo, D. P. A.
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K. Algeo
Resorts On Sale Daily To Colorado Utah Wisconsin Michigan
Via Motion Route to several state resorts on sale daily for travel. For particulars see agents or address RA P Algeo D. P. A.
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Colorado
Utah
Wisconsin
Michigan
South Dakota
RAP
Algeo, D. P. A
Steamboat Excursion Train From Madison to Ohio River
Special trip departs Indianapolis at 7 29 a m and returns from Madison at 6 p m. The excursion goes 20 miles up the Ohio River from Madison with a round trip fare of 25 cents.
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Indianapolis
Madison
Ohio River
Special train to Louisville via Vandalia Line
A special train runs to Louisville and back at an attractive $1.50 fare. Service utilizes the Vandalia Line, routing through Pennsylvania Lines for the trip. The offer highlights a affordable round trip option with dependable rail service between cities.
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Louisville
Pennsylvania Lines
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Nany
Biesa
Sret
Sterling Y. CO
DR. Fenner
J. L. Still & CO
Woodland, Ja
Grangers
DR. Beardshire
Educational Association
Constantinople
Porte
Salonika
Smyrna
Beirut
Mississippi
Jackson
Jon Banks
Benton
Alexander Ries
Ries
Cramp
Philadelphia
Skidemore
W. Seventeenth-st
Wesley Rich
N. Capitol-ave
Nancy F. Thompson
Pennsylvania St
Jacob Day
S. Capitol Ave
Margaret E. Sekeres
Pearl St
Frank L. Weber
W. Twenty Eighth St
John Hoffman
Downing St
Hugh McDonald
Valley Drive
John F. Haneman
Annie S. Monroe
N. Capistol-ave
J. J. Marshall
Glenn-drive
G. W
Around
May Yohe
London
Faris
W. H. Dowel
Owensboro, Ky
Harry E. Rouse
Indiana
Capital Council
Madras
L. S. Ayres
Council
Hood
Auto Storage and Repair Company
Ohio St
Try Merchants
Union Station
E. E. Reese
Newton Claypool Building
W. B. Burford
Ind
Okey Burial Vault Co
Law Bing
Karstadt
Brill & Co
Lake Erie
WM B. Burford
Ina
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Lafayette and
Way Points
Lafayette
St. Paul
E. W. Grove
Pursell
College-ave
WM. B. Burford
J. E. Bodine & Co
E. Chio
Knox's
Southeast Corner
Meridian and
Washington-sts
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Madison and Return
Vandalia Line
Terre ‘Haute
Greencastle
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