Pfeifer’s suicide attempt ends near miss at Tacoma Ave
P H Pfeifer a 56 year old Vandalia railroad conductor attempted suicide Tuesday by stabbing himself in the breast with an orch enknife at his home 925 Tacoma avenue. The blade narrowly missed his heart and he bled heavily. He blamed discharge from the railroad job and his daughter’s recent marriage for his despondency. Dr C N Harold attended and offered little hope for recovery.
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Pfeifer
Tacoma Ave
P. H. Pfeifer
Tacoma Avenue
Pffeifer
Vandalia
C. N. Harold
County surveyor's plans call for many bridges across county roads
County Surveyor Harry Klausmann presents a sketch to the county commissioners detailing bridge and roadwork planned for 1908. Estimated total county spending exceeds 360 dollars with numerous specific bridge costs ranging from 800 to 28 thousand dollars, including 31 thousand for Capitol Avenue and 20 thousand for Iowa and Ringgold streets.
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Harry Klausmann
Capitol Avenue
Fall Creek
Iowa
Ringgold
Washington
Williams Creek
Washgtonu
Lick Creek
Perrywnship
Perry Township
Pogue
Marion
Johnson Couna
Han
Eagle
Three-Notch
City Liing
Overstick
White River
Union Chapel
Wildcat
Franklin Township
Staten Creek
Centennial Road
Detur
Zeisler
John Grim’s ‘Ye
Wayne
Inshington Township
Miller Hill
Crawfordsville
Wayne Township
Hornaday Hill
Epike
Washington Township
W Klausmann
Punty
Swanty Semitone
Dope stich Worked by Republicans Dope stich
Indiana campaign notes numerous Republican conferences in Indianapolis as leaders push a discouraged mood among county chairmen. One veteran critic predicts a Democratic edge statewide, while others hope a scare tactics drive boosts turnout and organization for election day. Cromer faces repudiation but may gain a State Railway Commission post if Watson wins.
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Indiana
Indianapoli
Tne
Indianapolis
Cramer
George Cromer
Cromer
Roosevelt
Watson
State Railway Commission
Army Captain Kills Man Over Domestic Troubles
WERETLD nis, Who Was Shot and Killed by Her Husband, Capt. Hains. To fight for children an Army officer says two other Army scandals at Ft. Hamilton may soon be public. Mrs Hains describes abuse, fear, and a wish to take her children home. An officer cites two more scandals at Ft Hamilton, urging public disclosure to improve officer conduct.
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Nis
Capt
Hains
Ft. Hamilton
New York
Peter C. Hains, Jr
United States Army
William S. Annis
Annis
Winthrop
Maass
Hashbard
Capt. Hains
Thornton Jenkins Hains
Miss Eleanor Anderson Dies of Typhoid Fever
Miss Eleanor Anderson age 19, daughter of M T Anderson of 86 Fletcher Avenue, died Tuesday morning from typhoid fever. A Shortridge High School graduate, funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Eleanor Anderson
M. T. Anderson
Fletcher Avenue
Shortridge High School
Riot Between Negro Workers Sparks Firing at Dugdale Canning
Workmen on Meridian street near the Belt railroad witnessed a quarrel among a crowd of negro laborers at the Dugdale Canning company. Two shots were fired before the group boarded a passing freight car and left town. Bicycle Officers Schlangen and Flartsell investigated but could not identify all participants. The dispute reportedly had been brewing for days.
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Dugdale Canning Company
Meridian Street Wid
Schlangen
Flartsell
Kern Meeting Program at State Fair Ground
The official program for the John W. Kern meeting at the auditorium on the state fair grounds lists events starting 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Temporary Chairman is Thomas Taggart, permanent chairman Norman E. Mack. Theodore A. Bell introduces the notification committee, Kern gives the VP nomination response, with Bryan also speaking.
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John W. Kern
State Fair Ground
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Norman FE. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Theodore A. Bell
William Jennings Bryan
Arrest Mistaken Man After Hot Burst of Speed
Bicycle Officers Mullin and Stewart chased and nabbed sleeping Lawrence Robinson calling him a burglar after a hurried ride. He did not match the description of the suspect, and he was released. The burglary attempt at Louis Guenaman's home near Greenwood was reported when a black man was seen fleeing the area.
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Mullin
Stewart
Lawrence Robinson
Robinson
Greenwood
Louis Guenaman
Guenaman
Invincibles to Meet at River Avenue Baptist Church
The Invincibles will hold a meeting at River Avenue Baptist Church Tuesday night at 8 o clock. A good program has been prepared and the public is invited.
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Invincibles
River Avenue’ Baptist Church
Five humane officers added to watch Union Stockyards
Five humane officers join the humane society force to oversee livestock at the Union Stockyards. Packing houses will fund salaries, with three on duty by day and two at night. A cat carrying 150 sheep arrived, 14 died and 12 were killed due to overload. Inspections would have halted unloading and likely saved many sheep. Existing inspectors face many outside complaints and lack time for stockyards.
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Humane Society
Union
Full Week of Pleasure at Algonac
A promotional note from the Indianapolis Sun invites readers to a weeklong Camp Algonac excursion from Indianapolis. The package includes train and boat travel, lodging, board, and all expenses for 15.50 for adults, 9.30 for children under 12, and 5.25 for children under 5. Tickets close August 2 with travel August 23 to Camp Algonac and return by September 2, offering outdoor activities and river lake trips at a low cost.
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Camp Algonac
Michigan
Indianapolis Sun
Indianapolis
Big Four Railroad
Detroit
Indiana
Camp Algonne
Neglectful Father Sentenced After Juvenile Court Case
William West, convicted in juvenile court of abandonment and neglect of his children, was fined $500 and sentenced to six months in the workhouse on a Tuesday.
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William West
Pitching star Earl Moore traded to Philadelphia National League club
Former Cleveland ace Earl Moore, outstanding for Jersey City, has been purchased by the Philadelphia Nationals. He will join immediately to bolster Murray's drive for the NL pennant.
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Earl Moore
Cleveland
Jersey City
Moore
Murray
County clash over gravel road levy and macadam plan
Marion county auditors urge cutting 1909 gravel road tax as $100,000 plus remains unavailable. Commissioners push use of accumulated funds for a macadam road program claiming long term economy. Debate centers on economy versus extensive highway improvements.
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Marion County Council
Albert Sahm
Sahm
Millersville
County Council
Marion County
Big American fleet anchors viewable in Sydney harbor
Visitors from surrounding towns rush to Sydney to glimpse the large American battleship fleet set to anchor offshore in a few days. In New York Edward W. Young Prudential Life Insurance assistant superintendent ends his life by gunshot. Pittsburg arrest of John S. Fouse Gibraltar Beneficial Society president for operating without a state charter. Bartlesville pitcher Cheney sold to Indianapolis but to stay with Bartlettsville through season's end.
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Sydney
New York
Edward W. Young
Prudential Life Insurance Office
Pittsburg
John S. Fouse
Gibraltar Beneficial Society
Indianapolis
Bartlettsville
Okla
Cheney
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Algonag
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