Mrs Graham Murdered in Suspected Murder Case
Madison IN Aug 9 Coroner Ryker closed his inquiry into the death of Mrs Effie Maddox Graham returning a verdict that the cause was due to a person or party unknown A gunshot was heard in her room about 1 am and she was found dead moments later The coroner suspects murder though no powder burns were found on the wound and the pistol lay on the dresser
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ind
Ryker
Effie Maddox Graham
Graham
Arrested a Hoosier in Omaha on robbery charge
Omaha, Neb Aug a Mishawaka Indiana man Thomas Mitchell was arrested yesterday on a robbery charge. He advertised himself as Peverico Cosicu Catenejoe the great Zulu prophet clairvoyant palmist and chiropodist, using the alias to lure victims and wallets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Thomas Mitchell
Mishawaka
Ind
Peverico Cosicu Catenejoe
Silent strike movements in Indianapolis telegraphers
Indianapolis union leaders delay sympathy strike while Postal Telegraph predicts no walkout. Western Union in Indianapolis loses Chicago link as 35 of 65 local telegraphers are union members with only 12 possibly marching. Mail and news flow disrupted. Chicago messages blocked at Indianapolis office Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hamilton
Indianapolis Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Indianapolis
F. W. Samuels
Postal Telegraph Office
Hamilton
Samuels
Western Union Company
Chicago
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union
City Bathhouse Official Denies CS Role in Pool Control
H Snyder bathing-master at Fall creek municipal bathhouse objects to claims that the Fall creek swimming pool is controlled by the Children's Aid Society. He asserts the pool near Capitol area is the original city bathhouse and entirely under city authority and funded by the city alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Snyder
Fall Creek Municipal Bathhouse
Fall Creek
Children’s Aid Society
Fall
City
Snyder
Indianapolis
Hamilton county old settlers reunion keynote speakers
The thirty seventh annual reunion of Hamilton county old settlers will be held at Eaglestown on Saturday as an all day event likely to draw thousands. Everett E. Neal serves as president and speakers include Gen. W. L. Taylor Col. W. T. Durbin Judge Ira W. Christian and Mrs. J. R. Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Eaglestown
Everett E. Neal
Gen
W. L. Taylor
W. T. Durbin
Ira W. Christian
J. R. Christian
Missing bank cashier in Dillsboro shocks town
In Dillsboro Indiana on August 9 Fred Lubbe cashier of the First National Bank is missing amid suspected short accounts. A bank examiner met him on the street and he vanished before the bank opened at 9. Friends fear suicide and search parties comb areas including near Oakdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillsboro
Ind
Fred Lubbe
First National Bank
Lubbe
Oakdale Cemetery
Dearborn Home-Coming Planned by Local Club
Dearborn county home coming in Lawrenceburg Indiana runs next week with over 5000 invitations sent to former residents. The Commercial club reports favorable replies from Senator John C Spooner Ex Governor Winfield T Durbin David M Parry Judge B Liddle Jacob P Dunn and other notable figures.
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The
Sun
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Commercial Club
Dearborn County
John C. Spooner
Winfield T. Durbin
David M. Parry
B. Liddle
Jacob P. Dunn
Singer Weds Journalist in Paris Nuptials
Pittsburg society hears of Miss Janet OBryan who left Pittsburg to wed Ferdinand Gely a French journalist and chamber of deputies member in Paris. Mme Gely is an accomplished musician trained six years by French masters and was expected to enter grand opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Pittsburg
Janet O'Bryan
Ferdinand Gely
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Mme. Gely
Plain People Are For Taft in Kansas
In Topeka on August 9, residents say Fairbanks has Kansans’ attention as a possible candidate. Elders and politicians note his name appears in discussions, with bankers and corporate interests backing him. Kansans say Fairbanks is in the race, driven by financial backing influencing opinion.
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Fairbanks
Kansas
Indiana
Banking influence in Kansas politics favors Fairbanks
A Kansas banker talks to a young businessman about political risk and the possibility of Fairbanks being chosen, suggesting borrowed capital could be pressured if another leader is selected. Yet Kansas Republicans largely favor Taft if Roosevelt does not run, framing the state’s tilt in the 1912 contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Kansas
Panker
Republican Party
Kansays
Taft
Roosevelt
Gary grows as steel capital with $45 million boost
United States Steel directors approve an additional 45 million dollars for Gary Indiana to expand and extend the steel plant. The funds will widen the plant’s scope and capacity, confirming Gary as a major steel center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gary
Ind
United States Steel Corporation
Shock Causes Death In Accident At Home
Mrs Eleanor Brown aged 88 widow of a Marshall Illinois banker died from shock after Bridget Bray an elderly servant fell while attempting to save her. Bray broke a leg and suffered possible fatal injuries in the same incident at Terre Haute Indiana on August 9 according to a special Sun dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Hauth
Ind
Eleanor Brown
Marshall
Bridget Bray
Fern Finds Doorstep Baby in Sanders Home Streets
A week old baby girl named Fern was found on the doorstep of John Sanders at 712 W Vermont St Friday at 5 am by a family dog. Bicyclemen Trimpe and Kitzmiller transported the foundling to the orphanage on EF Washington St where Officer Trimpe gave her the name Fern. The Sanders family initially planned to adopt but later relinquished custody, leaving Fern in the care of the police and orphanage staff amid quiet community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sanders
Vermont St
Trimpe
Kitzmiller
Washington-st
Sanders
Fern
Sanders Stoop
Gans and Britt Agree On Sept Fight Location
San Francisco reports details of the Britt Gans boxing match to be staged at the city baseball grounds on September 9. The bout will be two rounds with a guaranteed purse of 2000 dollars or 75 percent of gate receipts if the percentage exceeds the guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gans
Britt
United Press
San Francisco
Britt-Gans
Brandy Theft Leads to Ten Day Jail Sentence
Frank Sughrue was sentenced by Judge Irvin in criminal court to ten days in jail after being found guilty of stealing one gallon of banana brandy from the Lake Erie and Western railroad company on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sughrue
Irvin
Criminal Court
Lake Erie & Western Railroad Company
Was Mrs Morgan Duped by Adventurer in Paris
Paris police think Mrs J Pierpont Morgan was deceived by a young man calling himself Albert Klein whom she helped in New York. He later was found near Versailles with a note from her in his pocket, and police say he appears to have been an adventurer victimized by robbers.
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Paris
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Albert Klein
Versailles
Rusher Indicted Over Supplying Beer to Juvenile
William T. Rusher has been indicted for contributing to the delinquency of John C. D. Schuck, 15. He allegedly took the boy to a saloon and provided beer. The case will be heard before Judge G W Stubbs in juvenile court in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Rusher
John C. D. Schuck
Rusher
G. W. Stubbs
Accountants in Meeting Discuss Voucher System
The Incorporated Accountants of Indiana held their usual monthly meeting Thursday night at the Denison hotel. President Jordan presided as routine business proceeded and an interesting discussion on the Voucher System engaged many members. Several new members were admitted to the association.
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Incorporated Accountants of Indiana
Denison Hotel
Jordan
Ing
Social notes and weddings in Indiana and nearby cities
Walter C. Tuttle leaves for New York City. Miss Edna Green visits Miss Louise Tutewiler in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Charles guests in Cambridge. Miss Lula Axtell returns to Frankfort from Indianapolis. Mrs. Ed Reed and daughter Hazel visit in Indianapolis. Miss Maude Simmons returns to Muncie from Indianapolis. Mrs. Flora Gipé to visit daughter in Kempton. A Fairview park outing honors Miss Leta Leiter of Lafayette with companions Gertude Weaver Hazel Thrift Fanny Weaver Edna Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Wineman and daughters Gertrude and Gene in Atlantic City. Miss Audrey Lewis entertains Miss Nellie May Barker of Evansville. An informal dance at the Smock Allen home. The Walter home hosts a wedding of Clara Walter to Otto Knodel with ceremony by Rev. Smith. They depart for an eastern trip and will live in Indianapolis. Miss Bertha Tutewiler and Mr. Gronauer wed. travel east for a wedding trip. at-home 1310 Tuxedo St. after Sept. 1. Miss Eva Blankenbaker and Miss May Blankenbaker host a Riverside picnic with many guests. The Nellie E. Druley and Charles D. Wrinek wedding held at the Druley home with Rev. Harry Hill officiating. Mendelssohn pieces featured. Out-of-town guests include J. H. Johnson Liberty, E. Druley Richmond, Strode Hays Sulphur Springs. After Aug. 21 the Wrinke at 1014 Bellefontaine Ave. All events reflect a bustling social season in Indiana.
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H. J. Walter
N. Pennsylvania St
Mise Clara Walter
Otto H. Jxnodel
Mr. Smith
Cartiel
Minnie Walter
Ralph Naylor
Marie Demmier
Mrs. Knodel
Indianapolis
Nellie E. Druley
Lawrence Druley
Charles D. Wrinek
Bellefontainest
Harry Hill
Third Christian Church
Madge Davis
Mendelssohn
Brussels
Harry Druley
J. H. Johnson
Liberty
E. Drule
Day William and Elizabeth Weiss and other births
City Record lists multiple birth notices with names and addresses including William and Elizabeth Weiss in the city for a girl and Louis and Mabel Gill in Tacoma avenue for a girl among several couples. The record also notes illnesses and deaths such as Edward Tremp with typhoid fever and infant cases including croupous pneumonia and spinal injury, reflecting a range of civic notices.
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William and
Elizabeth Weiss
Louis and
Mabel Gill
Tacoma Ave
Ben and
Nettie Colby
Highland Ave
Hicklin and
Goldie McClusky
N. State St
Lewis and
Frances Frazeur
Sugar Grove-ave
D. P
Cora Stevenson
Oliverave
Clara Schmidt
Edward A. Tremp
California St
Bert R. Thacker
Flower Mission
Christopher C. Lybrand
New Jersey St
Emily F. Lawrie
Central Ave
Wilson Teeters
Anderson
Fannie McHayne
W. Twenty Fifth St
South St
Cook
Patterson St
Lucy Dorsey
Colored Orphans
Life Root in Zoa Phora Medicine Advertisement
The National Standard Dispensary editors describe Life Root as a trusted medicine for women’s menstrual disorders. Zoa Phora is promoted with sealed bottles, directions, and Dr Pengelly’s advisory booklet. The ad cites Kalamazoo and urges inquiries to the Zoa Phora Company.
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Hobart Amory Hare
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Henry H. Busby
Columbia University
New York
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Pengelly
Mortgage listings for several dwellings in city area
Albert Kimmel dwelling at Thirty-eighth Street priced at $1,600. T. McMahon dwelling on Hast Street at 3. M. Aleplanpen dwelling on Downey Street listed among properties.
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Albert Kimmel
Aos T. McMahon
Hast-st
M. Aleplanpen
Downey-st
Woman Sues over Live Wire Disrobing on Whitehall Street
Mrs Maude Orr of Atlanta sues Georgia Railway and Electric Co for 10000 dollars alleging a charged guy wire on Whitehall Street tore off her belt and most of her clothing causing humiliation and serious injuries.
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Atlanta
Maude
Orr
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Man Returns Lost Cash After Errant Driver Drops It
In Albany on August 9 George C. Drumm kicked an apparent bundle on Central avenue. An automobilist from a nearby store claimed the money fell from his wallet, kept $20 as a reward, and drove away after returning the rest.
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Albany
N. Y
George C. Drumm
Central Ave
Drumm
Heart wound operation at Louisville hospital
William Carlisle entered Louisville city hospital last night with several knife wounds. One wound had laid the heart open for nearly an inch. Dr. Lee Kahn dressed and sawed the wound. The patient shows signs of steady improvement as local medical fraternity watches closely.
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Louisville
William Carlisle
City Hospital
Carlisle
Lee Kahn
Drowned Boy in Sugar Creek Near Shelbyville
Sidney Kenrick sixteen, of Greenwood, drowned while bathing in Sugar creek near Shelbyville Indiana yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred in the creek where he was swimming with others when he was swept under. Despite efforts by bystanders and authorities he was unable to be revived. The body was recovered later and sent to Greenwood for burial.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Sidney Kenrick
Greenwood
Sugar Creek
Here
Hanna A White Dead in Knightstown Indiana
Hannah A White aged 9 1/2 of Knightstown Ind died Wednesday evening. She was prominent in the Friends church. Three sons survive. Special to The Sea.
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Hanna A. White Dead
Knightstown
Ind
Hannah A. White
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Frankfort
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Flora Gipé
W. G. Carter
Kempton, Ind
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Hazel Thrift
Fanny Weaver
Edna Burke
Joseph Wineman
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Gene Wineman
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Nellie May Barker
Evansville
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Bertha Tutewiler
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James C. McCain
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Riverside Park
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Alma Brune
Mee Buhr
Myrtle Dorbecker
Jean
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Elias Coleman
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Theodore C. Steele
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