Man Claims Love Charm Fueled Obsession at O'Brien Home
George Detling testifies at Nickerson court that Padre O'Brien’s charm over him kept him awake and unable to work. Detling, 51, alleges enchantment began after he served at O'Brien's restaurant, leading to repeated court actions and a dramatic demand to break the spell. He describes kissing episodes and obsessive behavior, while the defendant denies any affair. Judge Nickerson scolds Detling as the case unfolds.
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Padre O'Brien
George Detling
Detling
S. Meridjan-st
O'Brien
Areault and Battery
Thlnos
Tetling
Train Kills Bear on Georgia Rail Near Bonaire
A southbound Georgia Southern train near Bonaire killed what the crew first believed to be a man at Sandy Bur trestle. The supposed man turned out to be a half headless black bear weighing nearly 509 pounds. both crew and passengers were relieved and the bear was placed on display in Bonaire.
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Bonaire
Georgia Southern
Sandy Bur
Yates
Macon
Crete
Robert Flourney
Scott
Flournoy
Bonatre
Flournes
Missing 14 year old girls Fidel Wison and Weing at 1601 Orange
Two young girls Fidel Wison aged 14 and Weing at 1601 Orange were last seen Thursday night after a party with Ollieren and V6. Their parents are worried as neither has ever been away before. Police have no trace or reason for their disappearance.
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Fidel Wison
Weing
Orange
Mént
Ollieren
Ren
Gil
Polles
Man Killed in Track Repair Work at Acton
John Thamss, a member of Indianapolis and Cincinnati traction track repair gang, was run over and killed at Acton early Friday at 1 45 am. The repair car was in motion and Thoman lay unseen by fellow workers. Life was extinct when found. Officials deny any Central-avenue line cuts or delays and complain of poor road conditions. A bid to improve Washington Street Sprinkling to Irvington was submitted, citing bad weather, torn streets, and dust from passing teams.
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John Thamss
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company
Acton
Washington-st
Bikow A. Brows
Works Board
Washington-rt
Irvington
Massive Saturday Bargains Across Town Stores
Breeding the boss barber advertises discounted tin shares while Jacksons grocers and several shops push furniture, shoes, underwear and clothing at cut prices. Faded ad copy lists prices like ladies aprons, patent kid shoes, shirts, skirts and men’s shoes, all claiming great stock reductions at local stores including Rubene's, Krause Bros, Sablosky Bros, Hamburg, Brown's Star Store and more.
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Ife
Danbury Hat Co
Jacksons Growary A
People's Outfitting
O. B. Gregory's
Dee
Minnesota
Children’s
Fink’ Women York
Granger
Star
Zimmer & Co
Fountain Square
Neil
Sablosky Bros
Krause! Bros
Walste
Newa Jing
Hamburg
Peoples Priend
Brown's
Etarmore
Ferguson Appointed To City Works Board
Friday the city approved the appointment of Dr. CE Ferguson as city chemist to consult with a water company official on water purity. The health board asked City engineer Jeaup to inspect Riverside water plant and begin work immediately. Typhoid cases rose to eight at the health office, but none by noon, and no sewage contamination was found in the water yet.
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Frid
Fer- Furon
Ynr
Man Found Dead in Room After Raving Fit
Lewis Geeter aged 38 colored laborer raved out at his bed noon Friday in a saloon room at 3 West Twelfth and was found dead about 30 minutes later by John Brewing. Coroner Tutenlier took charge and signed heart failure as the cause of death.
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Lewis Geeter
Jonn
Tutenlier
Wheat Prices React To Northwestern Bridge Plan
Wheat market notes from Chicago on August 18 show spotty and upward moves. Old September opens at 1.00, closes 1.10 and new September opens at 1.08 with 100 percent clone. May open at 1. and 144 crop changes discussed amid Bridge and Stream Commission actions on Northwestern Avenue. The Works Board faces remonstrances over a proposed bridge at Fall Creek and aims to preserve the city plan while secretary Wysske notes a temporary bridge may be needed.
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Chicago
May
Northwestern-ave
Bridge and Stream Commission
Northwesterneays
Sride Kissed and Hugged the Judge Chicago
A fragmentary report describes an incident in which Sride kissed and hugged a judge in Chicago causing embarrassment. The text then shifts to unrelated notes about Star Theater Company incorporation with stock details and Chicago names, and a South Dakota editor's quirky moral advice about calves and patience.
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Star Theater Cmpany
Riscell H. Osgoodpy
Munels
John Ho Palmer
Chicago
Richard W. Curtis
Muncie
Brseding Barber Restores Shaving Price to 10 Cents
Brseding promotes low price shaving at 10 cents across all shops. He warns against choosing a shop by noise or appearance and urges customers to seek clean, hygienic barbers with proper lotions and good face treatment to prevent diseases. Locations cited include Urben 143 x Rhinoleat and Omelds 235 Tinea.
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Brseding
Barvare
Urben
Omelds
Outburst at Coroner's Office Over Katie Thorp Case
A rough man bursts into Coroner Tutander's office shouting at witness Mr. Saran J. Ray and Miss Edna Castor. The disturbance follows questions about Katie Thorp's death as the witness seeks safety in the Juvenile court room. Deputy-coroner Dunlavy vows action for interfering with the coroner's proceedings. Mrs. Ray remains anxious and shielded from further questioning.
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Ratle Thorp
Rain or Shine Delays on Ohio Street Tracks
Residents and officials report prolonged delays as streetcar track repairs stall along Ohio Street. Contractors blame rain, but uneven work between Delaware and Pennsylvania avenues fuels public frustration after weeks with no progress beyond a partial paving at Illinois and Ohio streets.
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Ohio
Ohloat
Delaware
Penneyivan Teats
Ilinoe
Ohio-sta
Ohio-st
Police pick up theft suspect after clothing and cash found
Fred McGaughan, charged with stealing two suits, socks, a shirt and 97.2 in money, was arrested by Detectives Simon and Manning in the West Washington street area. He claimed aliases and work details, then confessed to the theft. The incident follows a round of the Woodruff Place sewer project note.
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Fred McGaughhan
Imon
Manning
W. Washington St
Simon
Atin
St. Louis
Fred Smith
Indianano
Southern Railwax
Morgan Omenty
Granite balustrade planned for federal building
H C Redeker assistant of construction says the tenon around the building will use Nueat granite pieces and far exceed similar work. The wall base will be five foot square granite blocks with a top balustrade of small cylindrical pillars. The fence aims to prevent people from roaming the wall at night near the federal building.
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Enedetal
H.C. Redeker
Asesstant
Federal
Redeker
First Car Into Terminal Station
A motorman recalls the first car run into the new terminal station describing pride in the city’s past achievements. The narrative notes the crew and steamers who helped launch the line, praises the early car’s historic role, and contrasts it with future rolling stock.
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Staion
Tan Tt
Cram Shed
Hur Wtle
Howerd
Barne
Collegé-ave
Car Crashes Into Saloon In Memphis Tragedy
A Jackson Mound car derailed Friday morning and crashed into a saloon on the Memphis Central railway. One man was killed, identity unknown, and Caroll Kinfer, 16, and C F Wise, engineer of the engine, were seriously injured. The motorman and conductor escaped by jumping. the brakeman was unable to work due to injuries.
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Uby Scrippa
McRar Preen
Tenn
Jackson
Central Railway
Caroll Kinfer
C.F. Wise
Mathe
Meridian Heights street repairs pave way for damages claims
County commissioners approved a resolution allowing property owners at Meridian Heights to receive damages after straightening streets in the addition. Appeals by several owners linger in circuit court, while the treasurer proceeds with damage payouts. Meanwhile Lizzie Matthews seeks a divorce from Thomas, accusing lack of support for her and the children.
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Meridian Heights
Circuit Court
Iye Ouny
Lizzie Matthews
Tor
Thomas
Bold Hold Up Sparks Flight of Fireman Harry Crossley
Fireman Harry Crossley, a member of engine company No. 2, allegedly fled after a bold hold up on Rickleat and Central avenues. He reportedly described the incident to fellow officers and claimed quick escape, while witnesses and patrols searched for the unidentified assailant described as a burly colored man who questioned him.
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Nineteenth-St
Central Ave
Harry
Harry Crossley
Engine Company No. 2
Central-ave
Factions Agree on Selling Gas Company Outside Indianapolis
Directors of the Consumers' gas trust discuss bids for property outside Indianapolis in daily meetings. They refuse to reveal bid details or value, fearing market reaction, with a sale likely within three to four days. The Indianapolis property remains under court review. a sale there would wait on court decisions before proceeding.
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Consumers’ Gas Company
Consumers’ Gas Trant
Indianapolis
Iete
THE
SUN
United States Cours
Indianapalie
Big Tomato Crop and Missing Horse Ring News
In Newcastle Indiana August 1 a busy canning season looms as hot weather fuels a bumper tomato crop despite drought harming corn. Benson promises a bright harvest while reports say a horse named Bugay stolen from Andy Webber near New Palestine remains unfound. a reward is offered for information leading to recovery.
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Ind
Benson
Ang Bugay
Andy Webber
New Palestine
Wil
Forts Fall as Japanese Renew Assault at Port Arthur
Aug. 19. Reports from Che Foo say Japanese forces renewed fighting at Port Arthur and penetrated an abandoned Chinese arsenal east of the town. Dockyards and surrounding buildings are damaged by shells. explosions are frequent as the Japanese seize the inner fort. Farther north, Mukden reports a looming battle near Ling Yang ta as Russian and Japanese forces clash. In Che Foo harbor, destroyers were sighted entering and leaving briefly as additional ships are noted nearby. Across the empire, smallpox deaths rise with deadly outbreaks in Vosnouk and Schwnnikom. hospitals are overwhelmed and medical aid is scarce while many die unburied.
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Che Po
Che Fac
Port Arthur
Marter
Mukden
Ulea Yong
Russian gun boat blown up near Tina Tivhan
A Russian Otvaghat class gun boat struck a mine off Tina Tivhan on Thursday evening and sank with about 1,000 Japanese killed according to a Cre Foo report. A Port Arthur refugee later said ten Japanese were killed by an explosion near the port on Thursday.
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Che Foo
Tina Tivhan
Port Arthur
Izné Wines
Japs Seize Steamer Washington At Che Foo Harbor
Consul general Fowler reports two Japanese torpedo boat destroyers entered Che Foo harbor and seized the steamer Washington on August 13 amid rising tensions. No further details.
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Washington
Aue
Fowler
Che Fao
Sizie Department
Consumption Not Hereditary Drawn From State Health Pamphlet
A state health pamphlet on preventing consumption says heredity plays little role and transmission can occur between people. It notes two ways of spread, urges reassurance to families, and emphasizes that recovery is possible without hereditary doom.
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State Board OF Health
Mhay
Health Board
Milex Mom Tenon
Rain Likely Friday Night With Soft Weekend Shower Threat
Weather forecast for Indiana and nearby states calls for rain expected Friday night with probable showers Saturday. Temperatures show little change with 7 AM at 66, noon at 67, and 2 PM at 71. Southerly winds prevail as rain develops across the region.
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Indiana
Meridian Heights Street Plan Divides City Voices
Residents and officials debate reviving a street through Meridian heights. Proponents argue the avenue would boost value and ease traffic while opponents warn of water tower loss, lost driveways, and property damages. Local real estate figures say plan hinges on compensation and private impact.
Teense of a Tragic Girl's Death by Own Action
A tearful story of Miss Allenberg, once Chicago’s respected worker, who after a history of deep melancholy and failed loves ends her life in Fall Creek. Her body was found near Fell Creek by three boys. notes and a final suicide letter reveal persecution by family and a long battle with mental illness. Police and a coroner handled the case. the tragedy echoes past attempts and a move from Chicago to Kindoa and beyond.
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Kenwood-ave
Tutewiler
Migs Aienbere
Mander Bros
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Miss Allenberg
Kindoa
Tai
Fallcreek
Miss Mienberg
Wen
Howe
Ming
Ferguson's Big Bell and Local Juvenile Case Roundup
Dr C E Ferguson billed for mes dates after acting bacteriologist duties from June 1 to August 1 totaling 0 days though claiming over seven dollars per day. In a separate incident Charles Gare reports two boys attempting theft along Bloomington Street followed by a break in at a store. the McNeil boy is sent to juvenile court and the Williamson boy awaits proceedings. Oliver Tweit faces a London court for drink and disorder. a local hat store advertises straw hats.
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C. E. Ferguson
Thie
Thia
Charles Gare
Bloomington
Dcwr
Nhey
Robery
Ara
Will McNeil
Willams
McNeil
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