Niagara rapids swimmer badly injured after river run
Buffalo athlete and swimmer Wy Glenliter attempted a dangerous rapid passage in the Niagara River. He entered at the cantilever bridge, was rescued half dead after 20 minutes, and taken to Lewiston hotel in a battered condition. Italian workers and local police assisted, with moving pictures recorded by a Vitagraph crew.
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Buffalo
Gleniater
New York
Niagara
Lewiston
Devil's Hole
Peter C. Donnellan
John G. Bachman
W. M. McCount
Z. W. Fay
Providence
Peter and
Joseph Mondie
Glen
Edwin Drummond
Newark
N. J
Hosital
Glenlater
Waegner
Vitagraph
Glentater
Mallwar
Niagara Fails
Indianapolis Infantry Carnival Aims for New Armory on State House Lawn
Arrangements for a military carnival during the week of August 21 are complete. Indianapolis companies C A H and CD expect a strong nucleus to fund a new armory, with a total cost at least 25000 dollars. The carnival grounds will be east of the state house lawn, featuring 34 attractions and free admission.
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Indianapolis
Maj. MH. T. Cond
Z. C. Powers
C. A. Girard
H. M. Franklin
Wiliam G. Comley
Caplaina
Indianepolis
Washington St
Capta Girard
Franklin
Lieut. Morehead
Detroit
Capts
Powers and Comey
Dayton
Robinson
Tedianapolis
Frankin
Court House
Indlandpolis
Saloon Keeper Adam Metzler Arrested on Liquor Violations
Adam Metzler keeper of an eight wireroom saloon at 401 West Pearl Street was arrested Monday night on three liquor violation charges. A complaint from the mother of Sica Rivers the girl found in his wireroom led to the warrants. Cook a saloonist on Thirtieth Street and Je Canal and William Lotz a bartender for Aries Seitz 22 percent Washingtons were also arrested charged with violating digon fans.
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Adam Metzler
W. Pearlst
Sica Rivers
Reformatory
Dhr
Cook
Thirtieth St
Je Canal
William Lotz
Aries Seitz
Washingtonsere
Digon
Pair Arrested For Kissing In City Canoe Meet
In Borton Aug 1 two canoeists Wes Plore Smith of New York and Matthew Petersen of Dorchester were arrested for violating Metropolitan Park Commission rules by kissing during a race. They were admitted to bail as the case was continued a week. A mass meeting of canoeists will be held Wednesday to frame a petition to Gov Bates.
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Borton
Chelsea River
Wes Plore Smith
New York
Matthew Petersen
Dorchester
Metenpolitan Park Commission
Boston
Frog Pond
Peterson
Migs Smith
Gov
Bates
Weather Cheers Old Indy in Boarding House Tale
An elderly resident at a boarding house praises August weather and notes malaria and hay fever were once common in Indiana. He says none of his friends are sick this August and expresses belief the hay fever will not drive him away. Syphilitic Sam remarks on the wet weather and the general mood among the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indy
Sam
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending at 6 pm Tuesday indicates fair weather with mild temperatures. Strong winds and possible light clouds are not expected to disrupt conditions in the city and surrounding area.
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Indianapolls
Early Coal Buying Surges For Next Winter
Dealers report a rush by Indianapolis buyers to stockpile coal this summer amid high prices and railroad delays. Experts warn increased demand could strain supply, with some households paying ahead to secure shipments and avoid shortages.
No Squabble On Indiana Light Artillery Reunion
Reports claim members of the old Light Artillery and Battery A are reorganizing for a reunion during horror show week at the armory on Sixteenth Street and Senate. William Meyers of Battery A dismisses the rumor as gossip with no fight for property intended. State factory inspectors McClabor and Spere, with deputy, left Indianapolis for a Montreal convention, while other Hoosiers travel north for a week or ten days.
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Price
Indianapolis
Batury
Armory
Sixteenth St
Senate
Light Artilery
Battery A
Boiny
Tal Jen
William Meyers
Serge
Tight Artilerey
Light Artillery
Mr. Meyers
Canada
HH. McCabor
Spere
Snspecters
Montreal
Bpees
Thie Association
Induinapells
Incorportated printing firm directors tabulated
The American Printing Co of Indianapolis offers go to job printing and book binding with capital stock of 20. Directors listed include Daniel A Chenoweth Wirt D Hord Arthur N De Vor The Hubelud 1904 Benaleave Indiana association for social literary state purposes directors George Pearl and Me Averton Wealare eo a ret
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American Printing Co
Indianapolis
Apital
Daniel A. Chenoweth
Wirt D. Hord
Arthur N de Vor
The
Hubelud
Benaleave
Initianasats En Aapociation For Social
Lterary Ua Satie
Purpoeas
George
Pea
Me. Averton
Wealare
Groceries Lose Wednesday in Odd Market Stunts
An odd local notice claims groceries will lose on Wednesday with staged bread and fried dishes. It references a carnival like event with prizes, contests, and a shell game. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Armiody
Wade Umsitay
Chepteres
Numler
Schwab Routed The Champion In City Checkers Match
The article describes a checkers exhibition in which Charles Schwab faced off with George J. Kearns of Pennsylvanian fame. Schwab’s aggressive style impressed onlookers, though Kearns persisted. A $20 wager was reportedly offered and declined as Schwab demonstrated bold play and strategic retreats.
Memorabilia of Taggart and a crooked signature
Fragmented notes from an old deck recount the life of T Taggart a former official. Papers bearing his signature emerged during a sale when Tom’s term ended and a crooked title drew a laugh from officers. A jeweler offers diamonds while local businesses advertise varied services.
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Gibh
T. Taggart
Tom
Misery and Happiness in a Family Tragedy Sale
A chaotic account describes a disruptive event in which a couple and relatives contend with a contentious sale. Amid confusion a broken family faces dispute over a will and guardianship while a mother struggles to protect her children and ensure stability during legal proceedings.
Little Marshall's Jolly Prospects in Court Scene
In a streetside courtroom the serious case centers on youthful mischief and a water-related misdeed. Marshal Brulgewater stands charged as the judge questions the boy's intentions while the boy and father spar over responsibility and fate in a tense, saavy exchange.
Indianapolis Salary Controversy Hinders City Ordinance
A garbled report from Indianapolis references a proposed ordinance boosting city salaries amid tax fears. Residents object to higher levies, while supporters cite department needs and the appeal of current positions drawing qualified applicants.
Union Meeting Brawl Leads to Fines at Police Court
At a Butehere auton gathering near the abattoir last Sunday Tom Ladd ejected James Goldenburg from the room claiming no right to be there. Ladd then attacked with blows. The case appeared in the police court on Monday and was postponed until Tuesday, Ladd fined ten dollars and costs. New planes and Wulschner’s referenced amounts appear in the record.
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Butehere’ Auton
Abattoir
Tom Ladd
James Goldenburg
Ladd
Wiim
Mons
Massacre Terrors by Bashi-Bazouks Across Balkans
Sofia reports the Drin River running red near Motrantir amid massacres of women and children. Sultans forces unleash Bashi-Bazouks despite protests from Bulgaria and other powers. About 600 of the irregular Turkish light troops, led by Albanian chiefs, have pillaged Christian villages in Debre I and Okrida, wearing old Turkish uniforms to look regular.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Drin
Motrantir
Macedonia
Turkey
Uskub
Debre I
Okrida
Turbulent Balkan Front Reports Kurdish Attacks on Armenians
Reports from Constantinople describe renewed Kurdish assaults against Armenians in Macedonia and nearby regions. Four Greek notables murdered near Monastir, bodies displayed on trees. Armenians accuse Kurds of pillaging convents and attacking peaceful districts while authorities move to tighten suppression and mobilize forces.
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Constantinople
Sas
Macedonia
Monastir
Armenaie Tishape
Agate Turkey
Arztaal
Erringel
Wilk
Tyty
Monamir Dist
Anatolia
Hard Battle Near Monastir Ends in Turkish Defeat
A Sole dispatch reports a six hour battle near Monastir as three Turkish formations attacked 1,000 insurgents. Turks were revised and wounded, while insurgent losses not given. Early August report notes fierce fighting and shifting positions in the area.
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Sexoos
Monastir
Boy loses hand at starch works and begs mother not to know
Herman Nitzel, 15, working nights at a starch plant, had his right hand crushed in a machine. Amputation performed after failed attempts to reset fingers. His mother begged doctors not to tell her. Family to receive aid from coworkers and company. They live with her three children on Meridian Street.
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Pirusg
Marama
J. M. Bhatos
Herman
Ttes
Fc Brut
Mownel
Tim Tie
Rhodes
Pitylin
Ifefann
Tor
Birs
Nitzel
Nttla
Untitled pool game turns violent on city street
In a Tuesday confrontation at a street pool hall on Senate Avenue, Thomas Anderson and Major Migoreus were involved in a heated exchange over a shot. Major struck Thomas with a car, leaving him unconscious as bystanders, then an ambulance and police arrived.
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N. Senate-ave
Ienty ‘Thomas
Andersgn At
Duck Major
Inttar
Thomas
Major
Dr. . Land
Haly
Fire at Greenvilletown Peathouse Prompts Early City Clarification
A cryptic hospital call to THE SUN reported a structure labeled as the old peathouse burned near Gre and Viewertown. The brief message, delivered Tuesday before noon, claimed the site was set on fire minutes earlier, with authorities cautious about details.
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Niagaras River
Glenister
Will
State House
Armory Fund
Oscar Mownitin
Addigon Sr
Plainfield
Stubbs
Bowman
Mra ‘Wesson
Sixteenth
Brewerxon
Richmond
Lurich Nation
John Robinson
John Neway
L. Lee
Horim
Lsherw
Inced Baker
Sirt
Bookwaiter
Evra
Indianapoli
Vanedas
Tmanwkee
Schwab
Atlantic City
J. Kearns
Pennevivanta
Kearns
van Antal
Charlie Schwan
Kearna
Taggart
J. P. Mullaily
Monument-place
Denison Barber Shop
Devt Artista
Stegemelr Broa
Rey
Oscar Bowmar
Seratesuve
Elizabech
Tadge Brehbs
Tate Berthts
Antiote
Tod
TNO
Feartad
Marshall
Pei
Sqbus
Jude
Marshal Brulgewater
Ds Miurehall
Breunig Ffrninst IT
Ely
Intianapolis
Frienig
Bregemler Bros
Tiinole
Fairview Pact
Sultan
Mamma
Merman Nitzel
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