Goebel Murder Trial Tale Ends in Elopement
Crawfordsville Indiana August reports a sensational Goebel murder chapter as Robert Noaks, linked to Kentucky politics, elopes with Lizzie Wilder daughter of a rival faction. They wed in Chicago, plan a Canada stay, then return to Indiana, where Noaks hopes to edit a paper.
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Whitem
Lizzie Wilder
Noaks
Crawfordsville
Chicago
Canada
Indiana
Corbin
Judge Wilder
Whitely County
Goebel
Noahs
Miss Wilder
Kentucky
Goeebel
Gceorgetown
Powers
President Jeems Hart backs compromise on baseball ball war
Chicago reports President Start of the National League endorses a compromise to resolve postseason baseball disputes. Ben Johnson notes a war harms the game, prefers continuance but warns against winter campaigns and player conflicts.
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Start
National League
Ben Johnson
Indiana Weather Busts Crop Prospects Amid Drought
Indiana weather bureau bulletin reports a dry week with little rain. Late crops deteriorated except in northern districts where corn remains good. drought harms early crops, tobacco, potatoes, and garden produce. Sugar beets in Lake County look promising. threshing mostly good. pastures dry. plowing hard.
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Lake County
A Lively Drama At the Park
A lively Park melodrama titled An innocent sinner runs three days. Cast includes Wilson Lackaye as the Svengali like hypnotist, Arthur P encounters as Dr. Jacobs, and Florence Warrington as Laughing Ann. The plot centers on a hypnotic murder reenactment that tests a newlywed couple and audience reaction.
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Wilson Lackay
ELOPEMENT ROMANCE INVOLVES MONOLOGIST IN ATLANTIC CITY
In Atlantic City Miss Isabel Cermera of San Francisco and Ralph Bingham the monologist eloped after a note from Cermera to her uncle J W Andrews. Police intercepted as they prepared to board a steamer. Andrews and Cermera headed to New York while Bingham was reportedly pursuing.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Isabel Cermera
San Francisco
Ralph Bingham
Cermera
Dunlop
Andrews
Uunneler
Mr. Andrews
New York
Bingham
Castarets Candy Cathartic Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Castarets as a constipation cure that pleases the palate stomach and pocketbook. The copy targets druggists and shoppers with a 1 cent price claim and simple, catchy messaging.
Take the Baby to Bretzman's Photograph Studio
A note directs bringing the baby to Bretzman's Photograph Studio located at 142 Illinois Street for a photo session. The card emphasizes a convenient local studio visit for family portraits.
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Bretzman
Illinois St
Moore Leads Amid Fragmented Ballot Returns
The brief reports Moore forging ahead in four areas with some supporters backing Taggart, Appel receiving strong votes, and a partial tally showing numerous names such as Evans Woollen and J. H. Scanjon among others. A blank ballot appears with few legible details.
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Moore
Taggart
Appel
T T. Taggart
Dore Johnson
J. J. Appel
Eawin St
George Rogers
Seeeen OS Evans Woollen
John Wy. Kern
Edward Hawkins
W. H. Messenger
W. FF. Moore
Charles Maguire
John Holtzman
George J. Marott
Fred BH. Hamlin
Will V. Rooker
Hiram Brown
Sepesta Theo. F. Harrison
Andrew Steffin
Subject to the decision of the democratic city convention
A brief notice indicating that any action or appointment depends on the outcome of the Democratic city convention. No further details provided.
Drugged and assaulted in Passaic city streets
Irene Jones a 19 year old says she was attacked by a man named Charlie who was joined by six men. They drugged her and fled as police pursued an undertaker’s assistant who escaped in a hearse. Doctors fear possible insanity.
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Charlie
Andersen Ave
Sun contest offers Pan-American trips for Indianapolis youth
Indianapolis youths can win two Pan-American Exposition round trips to Buffalo by recruiting 100 city subscribers to The Sun by October. A second prize covers 50 or more subscribers with one round trip ticket plus cash. winners may take cash instead. Subscriptions must be signed by the subscriber and letters issued at The Sun office.
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Indianapolis
SUN
Buffalo
N. Y
SUN Pub. Co
Ohio-st
CL U Ties The New Company Up In Indianapolis
Central labor union reaffirmed opposition to the Indianapolis police dispatch company and will ask the Board of Safety to revoke the police powers granted to the company men. The union reported against the company while endorsing its plan to hire only union men and not assist any outside firm in a strike. About 50 thousand dollars is said to be invested by Indianapolis businessmen. The CL A trustees were ordered to arrange a new meeting place at the Elks hall on North Meridian Street.
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McCormack
E. A. Perkins
D. L. Stoddard
Korbly
Indianapolis
Elks Hall
N. Meridian St
Sessowe
Coud
Norfolk
London
Keene
Demmler Tin Plate Mill
Melke
Sport Municipal
Steel Trust
Havemeier
Sugar
Hill
Indianapolis Street Railway
Indianapolis Gas
Central Union Telephone
Havemeyer
Steel Company
Riverside
Southern Pacific
Midweek Concerts at Fairview Park Draw Crowds
Indianapolis street-railway the company schedules weekly Wednesday concerts at Fairview Park. J Russell Powell bass soloist returns as star attraction performing The Holy City and Agreep in the Deep as part of a special program with leading soloists and quartette singers.
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Fairview Park
J. Russell Powell
Holy City
Large Losses Seen for Banks Over Check Stamp Ruling
Washington authorities rule that checks canceled for stamp tax cannot be returned and used. Indianapolis banks expect losses of 300 to 400 dollars per affected check as the ruling. the effect could be nationwide. The war revenue act contains no provision allowing reuse of canceled checks.
Rural mail carriers to display weather signals on wagons
The post office department will soon require rural free delivery wagons to display large weather signals. Daily weather bureau reports will be sent to free delivery centers before carriers depart, allowing farmers along routes to read the signals from a distance.
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Awashington
Aub
Post Office Department
Board to Remove English Hotel Shed in Alley
President Sahm refused to commit to a removal date for the English hotel garbage shed in the alley behind the hotel and the adjacent basement stairway area. He indicated the shed would likely be removed and the area closed eventually, noting no obstruction and citing other obstructions as worse in Indianapolis. He plans to discuss the issue with Mr. English upon his return from vacation.
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Sahm
Indianapolis
English
Bank Swindle In Chicago Involving 30 000 Deposit
The Inter Ocean reports a Chicago bank was swindled of twenty thousand dollars after a depositor used a London draft to simulate a large deposit. He had the president sign a thirty thousand dollar check and another for fifty thousand, then disappeared.
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Chicago
Inter-Ocean
London
Big Four traffic up 200 percent during Bethany assembly
President Ingalls denies relocation to New York. I. & W. traffic at Bethany assembly surpasses last season by 200 percent. Cincinnati, Richmond and Muncie will run regular trains north of Richmond and Fowlerton as track completes. Atlantic City excursion ends summer via Big Four and Co. O. One morning and one afternoon run. Central Passenger Association opposes steam electric rail mixes. Nickel Plate contracts with an electric line to Findlay to the nearest station. electrics threaten steam roads.
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Ingalls
Big Four
New York
Bethany Assembly
Cincinnati
Richmond & Muncie
Richmond
Fowlerton
Atlantic City
Big Four and Co. & O
Central Passengr Association
Nickel Plate
Findlay
Eppert Gains Votes In Ward 4 Campaign Push
Temperance activists urge support for Republican ward 4 council candidate Fred Eppert contending signing a power of attorney against all saloons strengthens his bid. I F Kiser cites law and order as rallying point while Frank Caldwell of the Anti Roadhouse Association backs Eppert.
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Temperance People
Fred Eppert
Council
I. F. Kiser
Eppert
Feather
Frank Caldwell
Antiroadhouse Association
Central labor union stance unlikely to shut police dispatch firm
Secretary Swordly states the Indianapolis police dispatch company will not close due to the union's opposition though he declines to discuss plans. The comment signals continued operations amid labor tensions without revealing strategic details.
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Indianapolis Police Dispatch Company
Central Labor Union
Swordly
Market Wrap and Rumors From Wall Street Amid Trading
Government bond quotations and market chatter note insiders selling steel and sugar sector moves. London prices rise while Rome and continental markets show strength. Reports say Havemeyer ill, railroads expect sugar impact in January, and steel mill hiring surges with Riverside port expansion.
State institutions face ration cuts amid rigid budgets
Officials warn a ration reduction may be needed as higher prices and inflexible appropriations strain funds. The new law bars deficit borrowing, forcing superintendents to cut costs while still supplying inmates and patients with wholesome food in sufficient amounts.
Historic Vincennes trip offered by Pennsylvania lines
Readers of a popular novel may enjoy a special excursion by the Pennsylvania lines to the historic city. Round trip from Indianapolis is $1.50 with a special train at 6 45 a m returning from Vincennes at 7 30 p m. Lake Erie and Western and other lines offer $1.00 fares to Fort Wayne Celina Lima St Marys and more with varied departure times from Indianapolis around 6 30 a m.
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Alice
Old Vincennes
Pennsylvania Lines
Old City
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Fort Wayne
Ind
Celina
Lima
St. Marys
Michigan City Round Trip From Indianapolis
Bus schedule notice lists a Sunday trip from Indianapolis to Michigan City departing 6:30 a.m. and returning at 6:00 p.m. The price is $1 for the round trip and the date is Sunday August 18.
Pennsylvania Lines Offer Vincennes Trip This Sunday
A special Pennsylvania Lines excursion to Vincennes Indiana departs Indianapolis at 6 34 5 a m and returns from Vincennes at 7 30 p m on Sunday August 18 The trip promotes viewing historic Vincennes and references "Alice of old Vincennes" while inviting readers to use the Sun office telephone for arrangements.
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SUN Office
Simons Charged With Wife Beating Before Judge Daly
Moses Simons, a colored man, was brought before Judge Daly on Tuesday on a wife beating charge. Patrolman Wurtz testified Simons knocked his wife to the gutter in front of their home Sunday morning and struck her in the face. Fred W. Schowwe tried to intervene and was knocked down. a prior street car accident left him with a damaged ear. Simons’ blow reportedly worsened his victim’s left ear. The Richmond, Union City and Portland interurban company filed incorporation papers with capital stock of 50,000 and a board of directors including Charlies I. Stoppani, Charles N. Foster, Horace W. Walters, Frank N. Hatch, William Sherr, Theodore Shockney, Chas W. Tritt, Granville Reynard, George W. Patcheil, S. H. Dunn, L. C. Huesemann, Clarence S. Pierce, D. P. Shockney and Clifford C. Fiske. Pierce named president and Baesmann secretary.
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Moses Simons
Daly
Wurtz
Fred W. Schowwe
Schowwe
Simons
Richmond
Union City
Clarence S. Pierce
D. P. Shockney
Clifford C. Fiske
C. S. Pierce
L, Baesmann
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Georgetown
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Max Lewis
Lewis
Jeems Hart
Indiana Weather Bureau
Dr. Jacobs
Jim H. Hluntley
Coronel
Push Moore
Soveee Lam
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Miss Jones
Passaic
Irene Jones
CL. U
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Washington
MR. Sahm
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