Former Actress Nellie McKinstry Shot in New Mexico Incident
Engle New Mexico August 25 Nellie McKinstry an Indiana actress living with and then shot by W J Spradling near Fairview was killed by a posse of cowboys. Spradling a wealthy 55 year old was also shot. McKinstry had come from Marion Indiana to keep house for Spradling but was said to be a stranger to him before arrival.
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Engle
N. M
Nellie McKin‘Btry
Indiana
Fairview
J. Sprad- Mug
Spradling
Nellie’ McKinstry
Marion
Ind
Divorced Eight Times Man Remarries in Toto Indiana
Charles Waldersmith a Toto area farmer with eight divorces re marries his former wife in Winamac Indiana city records announce the couple vow to avoid further divorce court. Richmond Methodist district lyceum set for October 3 and 4 with local events including Odd Fellows picnic. Moor man Way Diggs reunion planned near Winchester September 5 and Earl Harold named academy principal at Haviland Kansas.
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Winamac
Ind
Charles Waldersmith
Toto
Richmond
Methodist Ministerial Lyceum
Odd Fellows
East Germantown
Moorman-Way-Diggs Association
Winchester
Earl Harold
Haviland
Kan
Youthful Marriage in Thorntown Draws Attention
In Thorntown Indiana on August 25, Arthur Archey aged 18 wed Miss Marie Perrin aged 16. The event followed Clinton and Boone county farmers annual picnic held in Flannigan's grove where James Riley spoke on Education on the Farm.
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Thorntown
Ind
Splj
Arthur Archey
Marie Perrin
Clinton
Boone County
Flannigan’s Grove
James Riley
Mixed Indiana items recall gas, storms and court cases
Diphtheria in DeKalb county and a third gas gusher in Lagootee figure in a long list of local incidents. Reports cover illnesses, accidents, arrests, lawsuits, fires and civic notes across Fort Wayne, Evansville, Muncie, Anderson, Richmond, Indianapolis and nearby towns, with names and ages including W. H. Grapes and Peter Zane among others.
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DeKalb
Lagootee
Frankfort
Fort Wayne style scraps and local notices mix of sport and death
The column records a row between Fred Schaffer and a young soldier’s companion, a tug of war staged by Andy Tuller in Terre Haute ending in a draw, a Fort Wayne boxing scrap foiled before 150 spectators, and a series of minor incidents. It also lists deaths of Richard Gault and several others in Indiana towns.
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Andy Tuller
Terre Haute
Jerry Hughes
Hughes
Tuller
Dean McLaughlin
Fort Wayne
Delaware County
Richard Gault
J. Y. Bates
Mitchell
Jessie Solomons
Richmond
F. Y.thomas
Connersville
William R. Seward
Rising Sun
Rebecca Armstrong
Wilkinson
Ratcliff Baird
Zionsville
John Dudley
Sullivan
Harriett Lowe
Franklin
M. Brewer
Daleville
Judge Henry Hilton Dies in Syracuse Heir to A T Stewart Fortune
Ex judge Henry Hilton of New York dies in Syracuse after a career tied to the Stewart millions. He attempted to run Stewart’s retail business in two partnerships, both failing, yet paid all claims in full. Hilton known for vast NY connections and longtime friendship with Stewart, his parentage shrouded in mystery.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Henry Hilton
New York
Judge Hilton
A. T. Stewart
Prince
Stewart
Hilton
Judge Flilton
Levi K. Morton
Ethu Root
New York City
Alexander Turney Stewart
Ireland
Belfast
Campbell & Cleveland
Swirl of Society Moves and Visits
Mrs A S Varney will join Maj Varney at San Antonio Texas next week. Mrs C W Fairbanks visits Marysville Ohio and will go to Mackinac. Mrs John A Craig and sons move to Ann Arbor for four years. Frank Hasselman hosted a party for young people with a lawn supper. Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae meet Saturday afternoon with Miss Laura Todd at 328 N Alabama St. The national convention will meet here next week.
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A. S. Varney
Maj. Varney
San Antonio
Tex
John A. Craig and Sons
Ann Arbor
Frank Hasselman
Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae
Laura Todd
Alabama St
Am American Seaman Held in Japan for Triple Murder
Tacoma reports that Ang ler, an American seaman, deserting the Tam O Shanter in Yokohama, is jailed on charges of three murders. He allegedly killed Nelson Ward, a Japanese innkeeper, and the innkeeper’s maid with a hammer after midnight, while Ward’s partner claimed protection. Miller awaits trial under new treaty regulations as the first American to face Japanese law.
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Tacoma
Wash
Tam O’shanter
Yokohama
Miller
Nelson Ward
Ward
Twenty-Four Destitute Klondike Seek Half-Rate Return
Forty eight men who went for gold in the Klondike ask Seattle chamber of commerce to aid by securing half-rate transport home. The group includes workers from Boston Columbus Kansas City Cleveland Bay City Cincinnati Toledo and Sioux City among others. They report extreme hardship with 93 deaths among 950 who reached Kotzebue.
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Seattle
Wash
Klondike
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Boston
John C. Burke
J. H. Kilner
Edmond Poulen
E. Proule
Julius Peppin
A. Pelletter
Columbus
S. D. Fuller
E. G. Kemm
Birch writes coroner, grieves officer in Louisville tragedy
John W. Birch, father of James M. Birch killed by Patrolman Warren, writes Coroner Nash at 1722 High Ave Louisville, expressing sorrow and saying peace of mind eludes one who kills another, acknowledging the officer will be troubled.
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John W. Birch
James M. Birch
Warren
Nash
High Ave
Louisville
Watermelon Eating by Teachers Stuns Indiana Diner
In Indianapolis three out of town teachers from Marion County sat at a restaurant for dinner. They ate all the bill of fare except the dessert, then buried their faces in long slices of watermelon in a display said to resemble pickaninny style. The scene drew attention from diners and kitchen staff before the trio returned to the state house to discuss education.
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Marion
State House
Indianapolis
Yaqui War Leader Defects to Mexican Government
News from the Yaqui conflict reports Loretto Ville, their longtime chief, has defected to the government forces after a decade of fighting. He now acts as guide and counselor. Mexican troops are posted at towns and watering places. Two Indians were captured at Vicam and shot.
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Potam
Mex
Loretto Ville
Vicam
Richards Denies Plans For Independent Afternoon Paper
Maj. W. J. Richards returned to Indianapolis and denied suggestions he would start a new afternoon republican newspaper. He said he had never stated such an intention and was not prepared to discuss it. He added that if he did found a paper it would be independent and not a party organ. He declined further interview.
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Maj. W. J. Richards
Indianapolis
Maj. Richards
Drownings In Mount Sterling Area Leave Four Dead
Four people die in separate drownings on Thursday. In Mount Sterling twin four year olds Willie and Wilbur Eblin disappeared from home and were found in a creek with one body recovered. In nearby Grafton St Louis men Harry and Julius Becker, financial agent and companion, drowned while camping with a fishing and hunting party near St.
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Mount Sterling
Willie
Wilbur
William Eblin
Harry Becker
Julius
St. Louis
Grafton
Timber accident injures laborer at West Indianapolis depot
While unloading heavy stones for the new Monon freight depot, a timber fell striking Perry Snathen from Williams Street. Dr. J. P. Franz reports internal injuries and a dislocated elbow but that recovery is likely despite serious condition.
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Monon
Perry Snathen
Willams St
Indianapolis
J. P. Franz
Consul Edward Bedice Suspended Over Abby Certificate
Consul Edward Bedice of Pennsylvania stationed at Canton China has been suspended and ordered to the United States. The action follows his issuance of a certificate of American ownership to the steamer Abby, which was later seized by the gunboat McCulloch.
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Waseiington
Edward Bedice
Pennsylvania
Canton
China
United States
Abby
McCulloch
Editor Shot After Controversy Leaves One Dead
In Dallas Texas on August 3, B Harris a prominent populist clashed with J B O'Brien over critical writing for his paper. A shooting affray occurred leaving Harris dead and O'Brien seriously wounded.
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Dallas
Tex
B. Harris
J. B. O’brien
Harris
O'Brien
Plowing by Moonlight in Maury County Fields
Farmers near Columbia Tennessee in Maury County plow under moonlight to combat millions of stock flies. The unusual work scene unfolds as darkness aids field work against persistent pests.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Columbia, Tenn
Maury County
Proceeds of Chicago October Ball Support Porto Rican Relief
Chicago on August 25 reports the large Oktoberfest ball will donate its profits to the Porto Rican relief fund. Officials expect about $30,000 to be raised.
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Chicago
Porto Rican Relief Fund
Complete Revolution Victory Reaches Puerto Plata
In Puerto Plata Dominican forces near Macoris press for surrender of Gov. Castillo. Five hundred revolutionists surround the area as twenty demand surrender. Castillo capitulates, yielding forts arsenal and government buildings with little bloodshed. Revolutionaries occupy surrounding country. Aug 25 report from Cape Haytien.
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Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Cape Haytien
Jiminez
Macoris
Gov. Castillo
An Old Flame Rekindled
New York reports H. Jack Van Schaack son of a Chicago druggist has reconciled with his wife after a year apart. Mrs. Van Schaack says he will forfeit a $55 000 legacy from his mother if he does not renounce the marriage.
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New York
H. Jack van Schaack
Chicago
Six Miners Blown to Atoms in Missouri Mine Blast
In Webb City Missouri on August 35 six men died in the Richland mine disaster. D J Sinclair C H Robins J H Holman Henry Gilbraith Frank Huddeston and James Eaton were killed when a powder box Holman sat on exploded triggering nine other boxes. The blast occurred as Holman prepared a shot.
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Webb City
Richland
Carterville
D. J. Sinclair
C. H. Robins
J. H. Holman
Henry Gilbraith
Frank Huddeston
James Eaton
Holman
Wholesale Poisoning Hits Tazewell County Workers
Ptomaine poisoning struck many locations in Tazewell county. At Fort Beer Creek sixteen thrashers were poisoned, at Carlock eighteen workers and three women fell ill, and near Yuton ten thrashers were affected. Pressed chicken blamed for the outbreak.
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Bloomington
Tazewell County
Fort Beer Creek
Carlock
Yuton
Insanity Declarations Hit Two Local Residents
Fannie Coleman a 35 year old domestic is declared insane on Friday and imagines people plot against her causing repeated screaming and bed restraints. Lover Mays a 70 year old farmer is also declared insane and carries a gun fearing doctors will cremate him.
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Fannie Coleman
Lover Mays
Earthquake Shock Felt in Concord New Hampshire
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Concord New Hampshire at 4347 a m Friday local time. Authorities reported the tremor as a brief but noticeable event with no immediate damage or injuries noted.
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New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Minstrel Billy West in New York City engagements
Billy West the minstrel and company appear on Broadway with Friday night and Saturday shows at English's. Ben Hendricks as Sven Hansen and Maggie LeClair as Cornelia OGrady receive praise. Frank Russell stars as Baron Rosenkrans in a strong cast with clever specialties. The Watson sisters burlesquers also draw good business at the Empire.
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Billy West
English’s
Broadway
New York
Ben Hendricks
Sven “Hansen
The
Hendricks
Maggie LeClair
Cornelia O'Grady
Frank Russell
Baron Rosenkrans
Watson Sisters
Empire
Sued on Notes In Federal Suit Between City National and Reeves Co
City National Bank of Dayton Ohio sues Reeves Co Columbus Indiana in federal court over promissory notes. Bank alleges Reeves Co issued notes to Brownwell Co and plaintiff bought them seeking recovery. Elizabeth Moore seeks divorce from James Moore claiming cruelty and abuse since their 1870 marriage. Hamilton Clark of Chauncey Georgia reports lasting itching piles before using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve which cured him. Beware of counterfeit products. buy from druggists only.
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City National Company
Dayton, C
Reeves & Co
Columbus
Ind
Brownwell & Co
Ohio
Hamilton Clark
Chauncey
DeWitt
Lake Maxinkuckee Round Trip Train Fare
A special train via Pennsylvania Lines runs from Indianapolis at 7 20 a m on Sunday August 27th with a round trip fare of 1 00. Return trains depart Lake Maxinkuckee at 6 30 p m.
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Lake Maxinkuckee
Pennsylvania Lines
Indianapolis
Madison and Return Special Train Fare Notice
Special train service via Pennsylvania Lines departs Unicon Station at 7 30 a m returning at 6 60 p m. Fares 1 25 round trip 1 25 special 1 25 for 1 00 commute tickets 1 25 38 40 Monument Place Plas a restaurant Big Four Route Louisville and Return 1 50 Sunday August 27 Special train leaves Indianapolis 7 p m returning Louisville 7 p m
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Madison
Pennsylvania Lines
Unicon Station
Plas
Monument-place
Louisville
Return
Indianapolis
Best Route From Indianapolis To Decatur
Through coach to Decatur Til without change leaves Indianapolis at 12 35 noon. Arrives Decatur 7 6 p m. This is the best route.
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Decatur
Indianapolis
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