Veterans Meet In Minneapolis Acknowledges Encampment
Veterans and visitors pour into Minneapolis for the Grand Army of the Republic annual encampment. Trains arrive every two minutes bringing Civil War veterans and others. about 20 000 expected. City opens homes and campsites as preparations highlight the event with parades, address by Commander-in-Chief Tanner, and related commemorations. Leaders contesting for command include Robert V. Brown of Zanesville and Charles D. Durton of Nevada, with P H Coney of Idaho also in contention. The program spans parades, conventions, and women’s relief activities across the city and surrounding venues.
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Scuppe-McRacreas Ananciation
Minneapolis
Minn
Ausa
Grand Army of the Republic
Annaul
Whale City
James Tanner
West Hotel
Grand Army
Robert V. Brown
Zaneaville
Union
Battle of Bhitoh
United States
Snelling
National Guards
G. AR
Pennsylvania
Henrietta Gewire Ar
Myra
Ada Shannon
Women's Relief Corps
Mary 5. Gilman
Sassachucetta
Kate E. Jones
New York
Amanda Brown
Inlet
Carrie Shevlin
Missouri
Gerald Irisbee
Californta
Veterans Leave City for Minneapolis Encampment Train
Indiana veterans depart on a Big Four train from Union Station to Minneapolis for the national encampment, with about 300 veterans on board including Department Commander EB A Brown and Adj Gen J R Peeler. The party, joined by wives and HOME members, will march to the statehouse upon arrival and meet Gov. Hanly before the train continues to Chicago. An Indiana delegation is expected to total around 2,000 veterans.
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Indiana
Minneapolis
Department of Indiana
G. A. IL
Union Station
Big Four
Foniny
EB. A.rown
Adj
J. R. Peeler
Allie E. Waugh
W. Rt. C
Agnes Hitt
Na Oval
W. R.c. the
Irphana
Knightstown
Statehouse
Gov. Hanly
Indianeelegation
Chicago
Society Shocks Overalls in Beet Field Workers
Special to The Sir. WAVERLY Aug 13 Society women in Waverly attack girls in Susan beet fields who wear overalls to work angering society. They call the attire shocking and modesty breaking while workers say overalls protect them from dirt and torn plants. Employers defend the practice as cheaper labor than men.
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Waverly
Believed Thieves Perished In Fire At General Store
In the ruins of the Nilen Smith general store two men were seen prostrate inside as flames rose after an explosion that blew out the storefront. The blaze destroyed the store, Harris bank and three dwellings, with an estimated total loss of 50,000 dollars. A safe door was torn into the street and about 400 dollars inside reportedly perished.
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Scrippa-McRae Press
Sco
Nilen & Smith General Store
Harris Bank
Smith
Wrecking Probe Ties Chicago Bankers to Stensland Case
Assistant State's Attorney Olson seeks warrants against suspects tied to the Milwaukee avenue bank wrecking. He links Paul Stensland to prominent women and potential forged $509,000 charges, criticizing Illinois banking laws as weak and urging action. Inspector Shippy reviews the Stensland mansion for secret rooms and hidden assets.
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Scrippr
Kirkeby
Llinois
Olson
Sinois
Springfeld
Hlinois
Tobby
Shippy
Stensland
Caldwell Sues Patrolman Over Alleged February Assault
Caldwell, a North Indianapolis carpenter, sues Patrolman George M. Stewart for 4000 in a personal injury claim citing February assault. A Board of Public Safety hearing began at 2 pm on Caldwell’s charges, after police chief Metzger questioned Caldwell’s reputation. Mayor Hoakwalter advised the hearing, while Caldwell’s attorney plans to reserve evidence for a damage suit. Charges against Patrolman Green Hagerman will be heard at Blondage meeting.
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Charles Caldwell
Indianapolis
George M. Stewart
Caldwell
Stewart
Board of Public Safety
Robert Metzger
Charles A. Hoakwalter
J.H. C. Denman
Chief Metzger
Green Hagerman
Blondage
Bryan Demands Clean Politics and Sullivan Resign
William J. Bryan issued a public statement opposing the retention of Roger Sullivan as a member of the Democratic National Committee. Bryan demanded Sullivan's resignation, asserting sole responsibility for the call, while Sullivan refused, claiming Bryan misinformed.
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Scrippa-McRae
Paris
Roger Sullivan
Jiynesx
Democratic National Committee
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Sullivan
M. F. Dunlap
Woman Demands North Street Improvement Halt
A woman confronted the Board of Public Works on Monday, shaking her fist and demanding withdrawal of all action on the North Street improvement from West to Biakests with cement walks. Board President Joseph T. Elliott noted the protest but pressed ahead, saying supporters were few and determined to continue the project.
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Joseph T. Elliott
Board of Public Works
North St
Baby neglected by 115 parents prompts care
A distressed report describes a two or three year old boy Wilbur Crouch left in the care of Mrs. Roberta Huber at 1019 N Alabama, with the father identified as Weber Crouch of 215 State Ave. The matron at Military Park suggested placing the child in Huber’s care, while the man claimed the mother harmed him and the boy.
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Wilbur Crouch
Rober Tigher
Weber Crouch
Satate-ave
Mra
Huber
Military Park
Bryan urges purge of Sullivan from national committee
In a heated claim the speaker accuses Sullivan of leading a bloc that robbed Democrats of political rights. He argues force and fraud were used to gain power and says the party should dissolve if leaders like Sullivan refuse to step aside. He favors a purge to purify the organization rather than prolong the fight.
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Sullivan
Mininlg
Ike Sullivan
Bryan
Batt
Roofers May Strike Over Wage Increase Threat
In San Francisco on August 13, master roofers face a walkout from Journeymen demanding higher wages. About 20 roofers are poised to strike, risking contracts worth 3100 dollars in a city where usual employment runs 30 to 49 workers.
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erippa-McRae Treas Anenciatian
San Francisco
Yielk
Pope Suffering Serious Illness For Pius X
London Aug 13 report says Pope Pius X remains seriously ill with gout reportedly causing heart paralysis feared by Rome dispatch. The Central News Service correspondent describes the condition as grave amid ongoing medical efforts.
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Scrippa-vicing
London
Pius X
Rome
Former Treasurer Killed Himself Amid Bank Failure Fallout
Ex county treasurer E E Drake shot himself after brooding over a bank collapse that wiped out public funds in the Indiana National Bank failure at Elkhart. He had left for California for two years, returned seemingly improved, and then died by suicide.
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Goshen
Ind
E. E. Drake
Indiana National Bank of Elkhart
California
Invited Women in Peek-A-Boos at Pennington Church
In Trenton New Jersey on August 13 Rev D W C McIntyre invited women to wear peek a boo waists and men without coats to church. He urged comfort at worship matching home ease and suggested plain attire reflected God’s ideal rather than formal frock coats and high altars. He ridiculed anti peek a boo crusade and Auden garments were modeled.
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Scripp
Trenton
N. J
D. W. C. McIntyre
Pennington M. E
Millionaire's Son a Naval Prisoner
The Navy plans to seek discharge for J Raynor Wells son of William Wells of New York. Wells, once an apprentice seaman at Newport, reportedly did not know his duties. He was court-martialed for failing to report after leave, receiving 20 days imprisonment and 90 days loss of pay while among other prisoners.
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Scrippe-MecIine Press Association
Norfolk
Navy
J. Raynor Wells
Honsire Wiliam
Wells
New York
Newport
Cimy
Nmit
Lexington Ave Paving Bid Rejected by Board of Public Works
Lexington avenue paving bids from Shelby to State street with Bitulithic were rescinded by the Board of Public Works after finding the Western and Hoosier Construction companies did not submit bids according to proper specifications. The dispute over Lexington avenue paving has long involved competing firms.
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Lexington-Ave
Straet
Board of Public Works
Western and
Victim of a Train Near New Augusta Identified
The body of a man found near the railroad a half mile from the Ut place is identified by Rosego Fink of New Augusta. A bank book from Joliet Illinois and other papers bear the names Benjamin Henson I M Faity North Tape Kas and Robert Dunnamire 801 Buffing St. The coroner notes injuries suggesting a fall from a train and the deceased is described as a ramp with no hat, five foot five, about 173 pounds, 30s clothing and No 8 shoes. Deputy Coroner He FP Hole Ungaworth conducts the inquiry.
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Rosego Fink
New Augusta
Tutentler
W. Morkel
Ut Place
Aly House
Mr. Fink
Fink
John McClouther
Hole Ungaworth
Joliet
Benjamin Henson
Faity
North ‘Tape
Iai
Kas
Robert Dunnamire
Rioters Refuse Second Fare On Brooklyn Line
New York August 1 9 After 16 hours of rioting along the Coney Island line of the Brooklyn rapid transit system the railroad company despaired of forcing passengers to pay a second five cent fare. Road Superintendent Mayberry paid excess fares for over 10 000 passengers asleep in cars halted between Kennington station and Coney Island. The riot stemmed from Justice Gaynor ruling passengers could refuse a second fare. The company had sought ten cents.
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New York
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Explosion rocks Fontanet powder mill killing one man
An explosion at Fontanet Indiana's Latin & Rand powder mill at 7 15 am killed machinist Frank Hamilton and damaged surrounding buildings. The shock was felt in Treva Haute Greencastle and other towns with many thinking an earthquake. pressroom loss is put at 1500 dollars.
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Fontanet
Ind
Latin & Rand
Frank Hamilton
Fantanet
Treva Haute
Greencastle
Nera
Tor
SURE OF HER HEART MRS THOMPSON CHOOSES HUGGINS FOR MARRIAGE
Miss Hegster Thompson declares she will marry Harry Huggins after a quick license sale to W H Connotts for Isa Thompson. The story recalls a love triangle with Connotts and prior naval service of Huggins. Thompson says they grew up together and may marry soon with plans to go south.
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Mr. Huggins
Miss Hegster Thompson
Quartermaster Harry Huggins
W. H. Connotts
Isa Thompson
Bina Thompson
Huggins
Mr. Cannette
Huggits
Navy
Miss Thompson
Counterfeiter Caught In Abbott Street Arrest
William Lenninger of 519 Abbott Street was arrested for making counterfeit dollars. Moulds were found in his room. A drayman for the railroad transfer company, Henry Dean, suffered a broken leg at the Big Four freight depot when a box weighing pounds fell on his left leg. The leg was set by Dr. Riseler and Dean was taken home to Davidson Street in an ambulance.
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Wiliam Lenninger
Abbottst
Henry Dean
Railroad Transfer Company
Big Four
Dean
Dr. Riseler
N. Davidson St
Out A Negro's Throat by Three Suspects
William Cox James Russell and Cora Barber are held by police in a Sunday night attack that slit Emmons Barber's throat as he slept at 901 Coltoast. Barber is seriously injured but expected to recover. Police suspect Cox, who fled the scene, while his wife says he returned home after midnight. The assault occurred between 11 and 12:30. The Beat: SS Litt Minister Cigar.
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William Cox
James Russell
Cora Barber
Emmons Barber
Coltoast
Barber
Stan
Cox
Pacast
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Crouch
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