Miss Thompson postpones marriage to Connett after navy sweetheart returns
Thompson cancels Thursday wedding to William Connett amid arrival of Harry Huggins, U S Navy signal corps captain, in Indiana. Parents express anger over the abrupt decision as Miss Thompson considers keeping wedding gifts. Connett says he is glad the match ended now.
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Mize Beasle I. Thompson
William H. Connett
Marguerite
Miss Thompson
Connett
Allewed
Harry Huggins
United States Agval Signal Corps
Indianapolls
Huggins
Sherman Departed After Bigamy Charge in Cincinnati
Mrs. Benjamin Sherman, charged with bigamy, left her Bellevue Kentucky home with neighbors unaware of her whereabouts. A large van removed furniture to Cincinnati, and she has not spoken about her plans. She may have written to her Indianapolis parents urging an investigation into her husband’s alleged previous marriage.
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Cincinnati
Benjamin Sherman
Front St
Bellevue
Indianapolis
Died in the Workhouse Seventy-Nine Year Man
Thomas Hern, 98, who was arrested Aug 5, died Friday morning at 11 5 in the city workhouse. Death is attributed to alcoholism. Hern was single and formerly a potato peddler in the city. Police have sought his relatives or friends but have found none.
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Thomas Hern
Hern
Oas
Inventor Eldredge Offers 80000 Cash for Cotton-Picking Machine
Miss Hill House August 10 John W Eldredge known as the cotton king announces an $80000 cash prize for a cotton picking machine that can pass plantation inspectors and harvest cotton by November 1. The offer is publicized by Scripps McHing Press Association.
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Scripps-McHing Press Association
Hill House
Miss
John W. Eldredge
Eldredge
Iit
Woman Prevents Prisoners Flight at West Virginia Jail
Mrs William Berry, wife of a suste at Moundaville, Va, warned night jailers when she sensed trouble. She found prisoners lined up ready to break out, raised the alarm, and after a swift scuffle subdued them and forced their retreat. The lock register showed all cells were closed yet unlocked.
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Belippa-McRae Press Association
Wheeling
W. Va
William Berry
Moundaville
Meeting of Press Clubs in Denver to Form Mavericks
Newspaper men and women nationwide plan to attend the International League of Press Clubs convention in Denver the last week of August. The Amalgamated Order of Mavericks will be formed there, with membership open to all writers. The Denver Press Club arranges a Bohemian night in the Garden of the Gods and a Cripple Creek visit hosted by the Philadelphia Pen and Pencil Club.
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Sem
Denver
Col
International League of Press Clubs
Order of Mavericks
Denver Press Club
Honar
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
Philadelphia Pen and Pencil Club
League
Cripple Creek
Ranks Thinner As Grand Army Chief Talks Encampment
Corporal Tanner, known as James Tanner, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, was seen on the Big Four train through the city. He spoke of the August encampment at Minte Apolia, noting aging ranks and a growing sense of pageantry over fortification amid loyal, longtime attendance.
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Corporal Tanner
James Tanner
Grand Army of the Republic
Minte- Apolia
Pegret
Engineer Fatally Hurt at Nobleville Brick Works
Special to The Finn reports engineer Elijan Hiatt of the brick works, Nobleville, Ind, was fatally injured yesterday afternoon. Details are incomplete due to the brief, damaged text. Authorities were responding as the incident was investigated.
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Noblebville
Ind
Elijan Hiatt
Nan Ntally
Yeaterday
Bryan favored as Democratic county conventions rally in Illinois
In Illinois Democratic county conventions held Friday in towns across the state, delegates endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president. Sullivan factions showed strength in some counties like Cook, but overall Bryan led with strong enthusiasm as the party favored his candidacy.
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Serippe-Meitaé Press Aksociatiom
Chicago
Timois
Firrday
William Jo Bryan
Nebraskan
Bryan
Sullivan
Coor County
Loy
Oil magnate served summons after three day vigil
In St. Louis on August 1, process servers caught H. Clay Vigree as he left his home and served him with summons to give flu depositions in two suits pending in court after a three day vigil.
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ST. Louis
H. Clay Vigree
I Court
Battle 18 Expected Near Vangier Morocco
In VANGIER Morocco on August 10 a clash looms between Sultan forces and the Pretender Buhamata. Signal fires blaze for hours as sentries call troops to camps amid rising tensions.
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Vangier
Morocco
Buhamata
Autyes Ta Nat Tla
Marriages and Divorces Through the Years
Data from the State Statistician’s office shows ten year trends in marriages and divorces. Figures mix with missing or garbled years but illustrate high divorce counts relative to marriages in several periods, highlighting ongoing questions about marriage success.
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State Statistician
Tugboat Strike Halts Traffic Across Major Railroads
A persistent strike by tugboat firemen and deck hands stops traffic in New York area ports. About 6,000 freight cars are stalled in Jersey City terminals as the walkout expands to the New York Central Baltimore Ohio New Jersey Central and Lehigh Valley railroads amid a perishable food shortage.
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Sepippe- Mone Prena Anse
New York
Jersey City
New York Central
Eric Baltimore & Ohio
New Jersey Central
Lehigh Valley
Auto Wreck Kills Two. Four Hurt in Queens Collision
New York Aug. 30 two chauffeurs William Waller and Harry Woofrock were killed at midnight in Queensborough when their auto crashed into a farm wagon. Frederick Weasenburg and William Brown were seriously injured as the car, described as traveling at high speed, turned sharply. Brown is identified as a prospective purchaser. the text of the report is garbled.
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New York
William Waller
Harry Woofrock
Queensborough
Frederick Weasenburg
William Brown
Brown
Michigan Graft Charges Denied In Militia Scandal
Ohio reporter Oscar M. Wagner details heated Michigan militia uproar over graft allegations. The piece cites supposed use of state funds for officers wives travel and nonmilitary baggage moves. Col. Ferley L. Abbey denies all charges. Brig. Gen. Charles W. Harrah dismisses the rumors as unfounded pending further publication.
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Michigan
Peninsula
Ferley L. Abbey
Abbey
Kalamagoo
Benjamin Harrison
Arate jAvangportation
Indianapolis
Charles W. Harrah
Spa an Will Chair Democratic conventions in Marion county
The Democratic congressional and legislative conventions will be held in the criminal courtroom next Tuesday afternoon with Attorney Henry N. Spa an as chairman. Delegates will select a candidate for congress and seven candidates for representative plus three for senator from Marion county. Primaries for delegate selection are set for next Monday evening across numerous ward locations and townships including centers at engine houses, schools, and local halls.
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Atttorney
Henry N. Spaih
Seventh District
Congress
Marion County
Ward 1
Ffliside-Ave
Engine House
Prospect
Glive-sts
Virginia Ave
Capitol-ave
Meridian-at
Mare De-St
Washington St
Center Township
Howland’s
Franklin Township
Acton
Decanut
Haveratick
Perry Township
Curd
Wayne Township
Haughville
Warren Township
Lawrence Lownship
McComahas
Washington Township
Town
Broad Ripple
Pile Township
School House
Augusta
Cockran Ill at Lake Tahoe Amid Engagement News
Special to the Sea notes Bourke Cockran, the renowned orator, is seriously ill at Lake Tahoe under Annie Ide's care following an engagement announced recently. He battles a dangerous throat affliction and weakened resistance, prompting fears of complications.
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San Francisco
Cal
Lake Tahoe
Bourke Cockran
Annie Ide
Cochran
Lake Tahot
Raken
Sociology lecture on the octopus of trusts at Winona Lake
Prof. W. Crooks of Amherst presents lectures on sociology and economics at Winona Lake. He explains trusts as a modern octopus spreading through society, discusses competition, regulation, and the railroads, and defines Wall Street terms and stock speculation while warning about wheat demand and price tides.
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Winona Lake
Ind
W. Crooks
Amherst College
Congress
Wall-st
America
Embossing Suspect Arrested in Chicago
Special to The Sun reports from Terre Haute Indiana that Hobert Lamar was arrested in Chicago on August 10 for alleged embossing fraud involving a Long Distance talephobe scheme.
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Chicago
Auditor’s Missing 15 000 Funds Linked to Rice Case
The State auditor’s report accuses James H. Rice, state auditor in 1887, of misappropriating fifteen thousand dollars of state funds. The committee notes similar charges against ex-auditors Henderson and Daily. Rice’s estate reportedly distributed to heirs, raising questions on recovery. Officials Hanty and Bigler reportedly plan to pursue action to recover funds.
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Auditor of State
James H. Rice
State
Democrat
Rice
J. Oscar Henderson
A. C. Daily
Oy. Hanty
Bigler
Annual Glam Bake Draws Indianagan Business Men
The fourth annual clam bake on the river near Broad Ripple drew 18 men from Indianagan business circles Thursday night. Mayor Bookwalter Chief Metzger and Col. Harrison spoke as the feast began with clams, gum, chickens, corn and potatoes. The evening went on despite chilly weather and strong aromas from the pits.
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