Clyde Jones Deathly Ill in Jail Hospital amid Abduction Case
Clyde Jones, the Peru culprit involved in abducting Miss Nellie Berger, lies critically ill with typhoid fever in the Kokomo jail hospital. Health officer Dr. R. H. Smith doubts his recovery, making a Peru trial unlikely and stalling any mob or court plans for a preliminary hearing.
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Clyde “Jones
Nellie Baxger
Peru
Kokomo
Ind
Aus
Clyde Jones
R. H. Smith
Aru
Jones
Nellie Berger
Shortage in Hancock County Auditor's Office Found
Hancock County commissioners approve the Reed and Mason audit covering ten years. Auditor Boring, confined to bed, is accused of retaining 34 310.07 in illegal fees while James Mitchell, former auditor, is charged with 1 585.81 excess over salary. Attorneys plan to seek a settlement.
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Hancock County
Greenfield
Ind
Board of County Commissioners
Reed and Mason
Boring
Aith
James Mitchell
Divorces Sought by Two Day Bride in Muncie
Mrs. James Cole, 16, filed for divorce two days after her Aug 14 wedding alleging her husband forced her to drink and solicitations by strangers at a wine room. She escaped and sought refuge with friends after a night and day of confinement.
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Munci
Ind
James Cole
Glanders and other Indiana notes from Terre Haute to North Judson
A scattered Indiana news roundup reports Glanders among Terre Haute horses, gas wells at Alexandria, a $200000 beet sugar factory planned at North Judson, steel for the Muncie Indianapolis electric line, and local incidents including a horse speed event prize, a fatally injurious accident in Glenwood, and a Klondike wealth tale in Dawson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Bennett
Madison
Merchants’ Distilling Company
Terre Haute
North Judson
Congressmen spar over Bryan crowd sizes at Winona rally
Reports show J P Gelliver disputed Bryan's audience claim, citing 1000 attendees and gate receipts of 50 dollars, while Bryan drew 6000 supporters and 700 dollars at the gate. Local notes cover incidents, deaths, and court cases across Indiana communities.
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JP. “Gelliver
Iowa
Bryan
Winona
Quarantine Tightens as Phoebus Faces Destitution
Newport News reports the Phoebus quarantine entering a critical phase with 300 families reduced to destitution. A doubled quarantine guard is in place and citizens organize against the cordon amid fears of violence if the restriction lasts long.
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Newport News
Phoebus
Josie Lambert Causes Scene in Huntington Kiss Incident
Miss Josie Lambert of Proctorsville, Ohio, created a stir in Huntington by kissing nearly every man on the street. Arrested on Tuesday, she kissed a policeman and the patrol driver en route to jail. Judge Lalance fined her ten dollars yet she tried to kiss the judge before police intervened. The 22 year old woman is described as pretty and possibly insane.
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Huntington
W. Va
Josie Lambert
Proctorsville
Lalance
Miss Lambert
Poisoned Beans Sickens Commissioner Burton Family
In Bluefield West Virginia on August 16 a U.S. commissioner George H. Burton and his five family members fell critically ill after eating beans. A colored cook was arrested as arsenic traces were found in the beans.
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Bluefield
W. Va
U.S
George H. Burton
Boo gentlemen drive buggy to park and sleep
John Shea and Frank Kern, Boo gang members, rode a horse and buggy into a park after heavy loads. They tied the horse to a tree, slept in the buggy, woke at the police station, and on Wednesday were fined one dollar plus costs for drunkenness. Also promotional text for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure appears.
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John Shea
Frank Kern
Boo Gang
University Park
McKinley Urges Loyalty to Old Glory at Cliff Haven
President McKinley spoke to a huge crowd at Cliff Haven on August 16 urging unwavering loyalty to the flag. He said the flag is the symbol of freedom and humanity, seen in homes, schools, shops, and distant outposts, and that rebellion may delay but cannot defeat liberty.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
McKinley
Cliff Haven
Allen’s Sure To Win As Credentials Committee Unannounced
A Indianapolis city politics notice reports the credentials committee chosen by chairman Logsdon remains secret awaiting Friday night hearings after primaries. The piece outlines platform drafting struggles, internal party factions, and support for Allen supported by Randell opposition and intra‑party deals.
Golden Jubilee Celebrated by Mother Theophila in Baltimore
In Baltimore on August 16, Mother Theophilia Crescentia Bauer marked fifty years since four Notre Dame novices in the city took perpetual vows. The sole survivor, she became mother superior of the Maryland order, celebrating her seventieth birthday and fiftieth year of consecration amid widespread congratulations.
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Theophila
Baltimore
Order of Notre Dame
Theophilia
Crescentia Bauer
Maryland
The Wheel Meet Boston Arrival and Europe Tour News
Delegations to the U A W meet arrive in Boston with an estimated 12 008 attendance. President Keenan declares all L A W members may tour England and the continent with benefits equal to accredited foreign cycling bodies as races begin after his Europe trip.
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Boston
National Executive Committee
Keenan
England
Hecenun
Europe
Water Carnival Draws Record Crowd on the Charles River
In Waltham Massachusetts on Tuesday evening the sixth annual water carnival honoring the visiting I A W attracted about 100000 spectators. The two miles of river were illuminated with lights floats and fireworks and shore decorations.
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Waltham
Mas
Aug. Wi
Charles River
Jellico Miners Strike Over Fire and Firing Names
In Jellico Tennessee about 2000 miners have struck after unrest following organization of the United Mine Workers of America. Operators fired several prominent miners officials and engaged in alleged injustices prompting the walkout.
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Jellico, Tenn
Klondike gold dust aboard Dutch brings fortune to Vancouver
Jos Vin cent claiming St. Louis residence arrives from the Klondike on the steamer Dutch with 100000 in gold dust and other drafts. J C Rockwell of Chicago also travels on the Dutch with 150000 in gold dust, described as the wealthiest man aboard.
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Vancouver
B. C
Jos. Vincent
St. Louis
Klondike
J. C. Rockwell
Chicago
A New Con Game and a Lawyer’s Stop in Irvington
A strange man pretends to sell police cigars and asks a lawyer to buy. The lawyer buys two and soon faces trouble with the Board of Health. The incident illustrates a minor scale con job and how victims react.
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P.l. S
Segars
Irvington
Board of Health
Famous Scout Moss Dies in Poverty in Winchester
Daniel Moss, one of Gen. Phil Sheridan's famed scouts, died near here on Tuesday after disguising as a Confederate soldier to glean native intelligence. His reports helped Sheridan time key movements leading to the victory at Fisher's Hill on September 19, 1864, and Moss died in poverty.
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Winchester
Daniel Moss
Phil Sheridan
Ere
Sheridan
Fisher's Hill
Moss
Burglars Steal 7000 From Joliette Station
Montreal August 16. The Canadian Pacific railway station at Joliette Quebec was robbed Tuesday night of seven thousand dollars. This marks the third railroad burglary in three years following prior heists of six thousand and three thousand two hundred dollars.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Joliette
Quebec
Mohil sues Anawanda tribe for 15000 damages
John Mohil, 25, sues the Anawanda tribe Order of Red Men in supreme court for 15000 alleging brutal initiation. He claims he was tied to a goat and jolted, then tied to a stake as revolvers were fired nearby, a bullet hit his leg and he was confined eight weeks.
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New York
John Mohil
Supreme Court
Order of Red Men
Mohl
Rail workers seek rule changes on Belt Road
Supt. Zion states that upon formal presentation of the firemen and engineers’ request for changes in current rules, belted road officials will likely approve. The committee, chaired by Mr. Zion, concedes the complainants’ position and will present the petition to railway officials.
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Supt. Zion
Belt Road
Mr. Zion
Perot Kidnapping Case Dismissed in amicable settlement
London report says habeas corpus proceedings were dismissed after an amicable settlement. The case ended with the child to be restored to its grandfather, as arranged, with Justice Hardy informed of the arrangement.
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Perot
London
Hardy
Grace Graham Drugged After Cab Ride in Columbus
Grace Graham a 20 year old gum drummer from West Virginia was drugged with morphine in Columbus Tuesday night after leaving a hotel in a taxi with two men and a woman. Her diamonds checks and money vanished though she later recovered and was reported out of danger.
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Columbus
Grace Graham
West Virginia
Glentangy Park
Births Deaths and a Marriage Licenses Review
Births include a boy for Geo and L McKinney of 431 W Maryland St and a girl for W Scott and Dollie Brown of 1314 S eastern Ave. Hoffmans welcome a girl, Griebs a boy. Deaths: Frank Manease 27 railroad injury 204 E New York St, Jeremiah Sweenes 69 heart disease 421 S West St, Ima Carlsie 2% peritonitis 231 W Morris St, William Ross 79 old age 1215 Sturm Ave, G W Fender 49 apoplexy 1218 Hayt, Wm Branstrup 63 apoplexy 26 E Pratt St. Marriage Licenses: Manford Burke to Emma Mendenhall.
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Geo
L. McKkinney
Maryland St
W. Scott
Dollie Brown
Southeastern Ave
William and Gertrude Hoffman
Minnesota St
William and
Matilda Grieb
E. Walnut St
Frank Manease
New York-st
Jeremiah Sweenes
S. West-st
Ima Carlsie
W. Morris
William Ross
Sturmave
G W. Fender
Leather patent trust forming in Newark by week end
Nine leading patent leather manufacturers have accepted terms offered by promoters, signaling an assured trust formation in Newark New Jersey. The formal consolidation of the patent leather industry appears imminent as negotiations reach completion within days.
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New York
Patent Leather Trust
Newark
N. J
Famine Feared in Western India Delays Monsoon Relief
In Bombay on August 16 famine in western India appears unavoidable as crops fail from a long drought. Hope for monsoon rains proved vain, threatening severe shortages.
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India
Bombay
Annual Pilgrimage To Grotto Of Our Lady Of The Lord
Two excursion trains brought 1 200 Catholics to Notre Dame Indiana for the annual pilgrimage to the grotto of Our Lady of the Lord. Pilgrims from Ohio Indiana and Illinois join solemn processions and rosary recitations as they honor the virgin.
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Notre Dame
Ind
Walamazoo
Niles
Dowagiac
Our Lady of the Lord
South Bend
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinoig
Harness Trade Notes Ends With Fight and Fine
Chicago harness salesman W A Stump led Volz the harness maker and John Bush to a party. After a dispute Bush believed he was accused of robbing Volz. Stump apologized and clung to Bush, provoking a punch that cut his lip. Bush paid 11 dollars in police court.
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W. A. Stump
Chicago
Volz
John Bush
Bush
Stump
Indiana trust company donation aids Porto Rican sufferers
City life item notes a $25 donation to Porto Rican sufferers via an Indiana trust company on Wednesday. Louis Fisher, a colored boy, is locked up on suspicion of stealing small articles from the Spencer house where he had worked during remodeling. Mrs. Ollie Baker declined a date with Will Jackson. he visited her rooms in her absence and scattered feathers about. Police are pursuing him.
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Indiana Trust Company
Louis Fisher
Spencer House
Ollie Baker
Massachusetts, Ave
Will Jackson
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