Bold Hold-Up In St Louis Wounds Clerk. Suspects Flee
In St Louis on August 20 two highwaymen attempted a hotel hold up at the St. Charles hotel. Clyde Dawson fired at them wounding one robber as detectives Cremins and Murphy chased the assailants. The wounded robber, named Joseph Wright, was captured. the other robber escaped after the shooting.
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Dawson
St. Charles Hotel
Fourteenth
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Gordap
Creming
Murphy
Ronning
Cremins
Joseph Wright
Death of Walter J. Thompson at 632 W Eleventh St
Walter J. Thompson, 1, colored, was found dead in bed Thursday morning by his wife at 632 West Eleventh Street. An army veteran, he had longtime heart trouble and declined supper that evening, saying he did not want anything but feared he might not wake in the morning.
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Walter J. Thompson
Eleventh St
Stupper
Boy's Body Found in Coffee Can On Train
A blond boy of several years was found Wednesday evening on a Virginia to Charleston train, packed in a coffee can. The can, stained with a bullet hole and ice, was removed at Waltersburg. A couple from Dravesburg were arrested, claiming the boy shot himself with a revolver. they planned a quiet burial.
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Tueser
Stepmother at 16 in Richmond Ind faces charges
An investigation centers on a 16 year old stepmother of three accused of mistreating them. Officers say she attempted to reclaim the children after they were moved to a city home. While some testimony supported the mother’s claims, the court notes the family’s dire finances may lead to state care for the children.
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Sears-uhl
Anne
Bytle County
Tipton hosts larger turnout at Indiana Spanish-American regiment reunion
More members attended the fourth reunion in Tipton Indiana than at prior gatherings with plans to hold the next reunion in December at an unspecified location.
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Indiana
Deentrr
Man in Indiana Contracts Anthrax Disease
Frankfort Indiana August 20 John Com 4 an inmate of Clinton county poorhouse is afflicted with a disease known as anthrax peculiar to horses and cattle His head and neck are swollen and the physicians are puzzled to determine how he contracted the illness This is only the second reported human case in the state with any history and the disease is extremely rare among people.
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Frankfort
Ind
John Com
Clinton County
Horace
Escape Story From Montgomery Prison Card Reading
A fragment describes a minor prisoner named Coleman escaping with a ball and chain attached. The line hints at a Wednesday event and a card reading, mentioning “With ball and chain, sent his compliments” and possible references to Montgomery. Details are garbled but indicate a prison escape tale with chained inmate.
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He Coleman
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Coleman
Raw Food Society Claims Rockefeller Owes Million
A Raw Food Society claims John D. Rockefeller owes them 1 million for a new stomach. Professor Tivrar Tiler, president, says the diet uses raw cereal and heat processed substitutes in place of bread. Rockefeller reportedly improved wealth after receiving the claimed load, per the professor.
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Chicago
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Rocketeer
Indecent picture machines still operating on Illinois St
Vile pictures shown at two penny-in-the-slot machines on 8 Windlee and 24 Illinois St. Each location hosts nude or semi-nude images, with one venue also featuring a shooting gallery. Machines are openly displayed and operated for pennies, with some rows requiring more than one token. Both establishments attract steady patronage day and night amid lack of police interference.
Child Falls From Veranda In Fatal Injury Claim
Clarence Ressinger a 3 year old from 1 N East St suffered a fatal fall from a second story veranda onto pavement. Doctors worked to restore consciousness but the child died after injuries and convulsions. A servant girl found him unconscious and bleeding. The report mentions recovery hope briefly and notes related ambush murder claims in nearby Massena with unclear details.
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Clarence Ressinger
N. East St
Willssue Bonds for Southern Railroad Construction
Bonds will be issued soon for the building of the Southern railroad. One million 4 1/2 percent first mortgage bonds will be bought by A White representing eastern capital, with negotiations in Indianapolis for purchase. Construction will cover the line from Indianapolis to Sullivan. a contract to construct will be let within a month. The Southern Construction Company, with capital 650000, is incorporated and expected to win the contract. Directors include Pred Cline Frank S Fite Gerald W S Lacey Mary Well Alfred Kather.
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Indianapolis
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Southern Construction Company
Parker City Old Co offers low price stock in oil investment
Jeling Walk and Son Dealers in Fine Jewelry and Salta Stertin Ware propose items like bronzes, cutlery, opera glasses with quality pricing. The Parker City District promotes large oil investment proofs and a limited stock offer at 20 cents per share with a $1 value, from 34 Fitzgerald Building.
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